by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As a follow-up to
our previous story about Juarez Mayor Héctor Murguía Lardizábal's outrage over the fact that Ubisoft's GRAW 2 depicts his town in a bad light,
Mexican newspaper El Diario is now reporting that the governor of Chihuahua, Jose Reyes Baeza Terraces, has basically outlawed the game and ordered to seize all retail copies. Mexican border town Juarez, a known hotbed for all sorts of criminals, is one of the locations in GRAW 2 where you hunt down terrorists (
thanks GamePolitics).
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. Bethesda has released a new v1.2 patch which addresses various bugs, crashes, and 2 quests issues.
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai America officially announced Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation. Online for the first time, via Xbox Live, players will be able to experience Ace Combat on a massive worldwide scale as it features an in-depth multi-player online experience that includes a variety of action-packed online modes. If you haven't yet, check our
previously posted screens ...
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero II arrives with a new track list, new venues and additional play modes – including the ability to transform the original Guitar Hero SG Controller into a rhythm, lead or bass guitar.
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MySims, designed especially for the Wii and NDS, introduces a charming cast of whimsical characters while delivering the creativity, customization and classic open-ended gameplay.
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Overlord is an original next-generation title from Age of Wonders developer Triumph Studios. A groundbreaking action adventure, Overlord is set in a seriously warped fantasy world where players can be evil (or really evil).
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco's Ace Combat 6 is coming to the Xbox 360, a franchise previously only on PS2 and PSP. Currently scheduled for later this year, AC6 will be larger in scale, cover more terrain than ever before, and feature a slew of Xbox Live multiplayer modes such as Battle Royale, Team Battle, co-op, including achievements and rankings.
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Theatre of War depicts stunningly authentic battles of World War II between 1939-1945. Command hundreds of different unit types in 5 historically accurate campaigns (US, UK, Soviet, German, French and Polish). People who
pre-order now get $10 off, and be able to download the game immediately when it launches, in addition to receiving a boxed copy/manual by mail.
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 12:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Anno 1701, developed by Keen Games, is based on creating, building and developing civilisation between the 17th and 18th century with a cast of likeable characters telling a compelling story about their adventures in the new world.
by Lee Berlik on March 23, 2007 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supreme Commander features a riveting, action-packed storyline, ground-breaking gameplay and genre-defining online multiplayer battles. In the 37th Century, the galaxy is torn apart by three rival factions, each vying to eradicate its enemies from the universe, end the Infinite War and become the reigning power supreme.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 9:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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OG-Soft's Steel Walker is an action game putting you in the cockpit of a mechwarrior battling against terrorists. The game will feature highly developed opponent AI, damage model, physics engine, 2 players mode and more. This German demo features one mission, playable for 45 mins.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Devil May Cry 4 [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End [ALL] - Trailer
- TMNT The Game [ALL] - Trailerpack
- Alien Syndrome [PSP/Wii] - Trailer #2
- The History Channel: Great Battles of Rome [ALL] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 2:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The US Army has released a new updated version for America's Army: Special Forces (Overmatch). This upgrade brings their team-based multiplayer game to v2.8.1 and includes four new Multiplayer Missions built by graduate students from The Guildhall at SMU, as well as the usual AI improvements, map updates, bug and crash fixes.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 2:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. Ubisoft revealed a PC multiplayer beta is coming in April, featuring an exclusive Calavera city map, playable in the Recon vs. Assault mode.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Live Nation, which grants the company exclusive worldwide rights to develop and distribute video games on all platforms based on the Monster Jam series.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 1:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shivering Isles features more than 30 hours of new gameplay and allows you to explore an entirely new plane of Oblivion — the realm of Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness. In Shivering Isles, you can continue playing with your existing save game/character, or create an all-new character just to explore the new content.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 1:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bus Driver is a realistic simulation of a bus driver's duty, offering over ten different kinds of buses to drive, an expansive city environment with various districts, and over two dozen routes with varying weather conditions set at differing times of day.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that two-time NEXTEL NASCAR CUP Series champion Tony Stewart will appear on the cover of NASCAR 08. As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR's biggest stars.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific takes players to the depths of the Pacific Ocean as the skipper of an American submarine. Ubisoft has released a v1.1 patch fixes various issues, as well as a German voices patch.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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O3 Entertainment announced that Radio Allergy, an arcade shooter game featuring three different gameplay modes, Radio Allergy is a modern day revival to the classic arcade style shooters like Gradius and R-Type.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Attack on Pearl Harbor, history's yours to shape: Either nation can win the war depending on your actions as players battle for supremacy behind the cockpits of some of the most prolific fighters, bombers and torpedo-bearing aircraft of the WWII Pacific Theater.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 6:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Adventure Company announced the third installment in the Agatha Christie series, Evil Under the Sun, based on the novel with the same title.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Penumbra: Overture is an innovative first person horror game utilizing physics for interaction and puzzles. The game is set in an underground facility on Greenland where the protagonist searches for information regarding his late father.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MU Online is a fully 3D MMORPG set in a medieval world where players embark on a fantastical adventure to save the continent through quests and missions. To celebrate its 1 year anniversary K2 Network will release Cry Wolf, a downloadable expansion pack offering two new maps, unique weapons, new armor sets for each class, and never-before-seen monsters and NPCs.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Advanced Engineering players who choose the Engineers class can now expand their armory with a multitude of new weapons and deployables! Soldiers who have completed their Combat Engineering certification can further advance their skills to include Fortification and/or Assault Engineering, with the ability to advance in both.