by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking place three years after the original PSOne game console title, gamers follow Vincent Valentine's journey as he uncovers shocking truths never revealed in Midgar. Vincent is connected to recent attacks, and he may be the only one who can save this shattered world. When the world is engulfed in darkness, his gun will toll a dreadful dirge...
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While the official launch date was set for June 11, 2006, it seems various retail stores (Target, Sears) across North America have already started selling the Nintendo DS Lite. A moderator at
CheapAssGamer bought his yesterday, which spurred various other people to run to
their stores, to find out they were indeed available.
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 1:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFO: Afterlight is a mixture of squad based tactical action and global strategy with the gamer controlling the actions of elite ground troops, and the running and construction of an intricate network of interlinking bases while collecting resources.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 3:04 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:
- Lumines II [PSP] - E3 2006 Trailer
- Half-Life 2: Episode 1 - Trailer #4
- Joint Task Force - E3 2006 Trailer
- Every Extend Extra [PSP] - E3 2006 Trailer
- Hitman: Blood Money [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Trailer #12
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a
podcast interview with Larry "Major Nelson" Hyrb, Group Marketing Manager of Xbox Live Aaron Greenberg revealed that the Xbox Live Vision camera is scheduled for September 19. The USB 2.0 webcam is X360 and PC compatible, requires no drivers, but will be the only pheripheral suited as camera, no 3rd party ones are allowed. World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions, and Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas, amongst several Xbox Live Arcade titles, will use the cam to model players' heads, to add depth to the images it will use both portrait and profile angles.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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S2 Games celebrates the
Savage 2: A Tortured Soul website re-launch with a 3-day trivia contest, starting on June 5, 2006. A series of shorts question will have visitors search the website for answers and participants will vie for Savage 2 beta access, free copies of the game, and the grand prize, a VoodooPC HEXX Extreme Gamer PC featuring SLI technology.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo today revealed its non-Wii release lineup for the rest of 2006. While the new Wii console will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2006, Nintendo has plenty of other things to keep people busy until then.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You reprise the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Soccer Life II is a management game with a difference. Set in the turbulent and exciting world of European football, it allows players to experience the ups and downs of life as both a successful team manager and a superstar footballer all at once.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SteelSeries announced today a new partnership with BullGuard, specialists in user-friendly PC & Mobile security solutions. The two brands are together creating the world’s first dedicated security solution for online gamers.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Monkey Ball Adventure is an all-new, narrative-driven and platform-based style of gameplay, along with brand-new Monkey Ball abilities and a bunch of fresh new characters, adding 50 new and original puzzles to this new and exciting gaming experience.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heart of Eternity is a third-person action/RPG title, with a balance between action and role-playing elements. There are no levels in the game, and no new areas that require loading. The fantasy universe Sarcus is populated with humans, bloodthirsty orks, greedy dwarves, naughty elves, treacherous half-goblins, and powerful vampires.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 1:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion. While Crytek's Cevat Yerli recently confirmed Crysis would be PC only,
this job listing indicates that the German developer is actively looking for PS3 programmers. Whether this means Crysis is in the works for next-gen consoles, or is an indication of an all-new project is not certain at this point.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Birth of America you control one of the major contenders in French & Indian Wars, and the War of the American Independence, trying to achieve military and political victory. This v1.07 patch addresses bug fixes, interface changes, scenario and gameplay tweaks.
by Keith Durocher on May 30, 2006 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gene Troopers puts the player in the heart of a unique, vibrant and living science fiction universe, which is entangled in the greatest conflict ever witnessed. A terrifying elite battle force named Gene Troopers (GT) sets out to mercilessly fulfill its task: to find, gather and secure life forms.
by Rainier on May 29, 2006 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While not yet officially announced for North America, Genki is working on a new installment in the long running Tokyo Xtreme Racer franchise, scheduled for July 2007 in Japan, under the Shutokou Battle X name. The first next gen title in the series will feature extensive car-customization capabilities, 2 player head to head racing and, true to the nature of the game, plenty of drifting.
by Eric on May 29, 2006 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde, creating cinematic, high-definition visuals so intense and powerful, it feels like the gamers are controlling a blockbuster action movie.
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 10:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Supersonic Group today announced that it intends to expand its operation, moving into the US market by agreeing to a seven-title co-publishing deal with Cenega, starting with the first-person adventure Gooka: The Mystery of Janatris, followed by Another War, both scheduled for Q4 2006.
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 2:03 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:
- Destroy All Humans! 2 [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer
- NFL Head Coach [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Hiring Trailer
- Juiced: Eliminator [PSP] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Tale in the Desert III continues the social building MMO set in ancient Egypt, where players work together to build a society. After a successful and fast-paced Beta, A Tale in the Desert III officially launches.
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wings Over Europe: Cold War Gone Hot is an air-combat game that delivers the excitement of a visceral, seat-of-your-pants dogfight experience -- flying in some of the most legenday jet fighters in history!
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Universal Combat: A World Apart uses a new graphics engine, offer high definition first-person character models, new first-person weapon models and classes such as machine guns, fixed gun turrets and several new combat weapons. This patch brings your retail game to v1.00.15 and fixes a bug where you were unable to view VDD/SMD cargo contents in friendly crafts (including yours)
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Power Of Destruction is an amusing 'old style' FPS, like 'Operation Wolf', made with an advanced 3D technology and a well-groomed gameplay.
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 1:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover lets you experience the ultimate hip hop fighting game anywhere you go. Featuring new fighting moves and new venues, players can gain respect by winning fights and rising among the ranks of the crew, and 1-on-1 death matches using PSP's wireless functionality.
by Rainier on May 27, 2006 @ 5:38 a.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:
- The Da Vinci Code [PS2/X360/PC] - E3 2006 Trailer
- The Darkness [PS3/X360] - E3 2006 Trailer
- Dungeon Siege II: Broken World - E3 2006 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...