by Rainier on March 6, 2006 @ 3:51 p.m. PST | 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 March 6, 2006 @ 3:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bigfoot Networks will bring to market the world’s first Gaming Network Accelerator card, which will allow online gamers to play their favorite games with less lag. Lag is the number one problem in online video games today, and Bigfoot Networks is the only company in the world whose sole mission is to fight lag.
by Rainier on March 6, 2006 @ 1:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft's AND 1 Streetball will feature NBA star Rafer Alston, currently with the Houston Rockets, as the unlockable player "Skip to My Lou." Considered one of the best streetball players of all time, Alston achieved his legend status on the hallowed grounds of Holcombe Rucker Park.
by Rainier on March 6, 2006 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bethesda Softworks announced today that the its survival horror game, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth for the PC will ship to North American stores the week of March 27th, while Ubisoft will release it in Europe starting March 24th 2006.
by Rainier on March 6, 2006 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Heroes of Annihilated Empires offers an extraordinary blend of RTS and RPG gameplay, challenging gamers to create a powerful leader and a dominant military force through battle, diplomacy and treachery in a rich fantasy world.
by Rainier on March 6, 2006 @ 1:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari today revealed details about the soundtrack to its forthcoming Hollywood-style action-driving game Driver: Parallel Lines. Alongside over 70 licensed tracks which bridge the two gameplay eras, Atari have secured the services of a number of exceptional world-renowned artists from the worlds of hip hop, punk rock and dance to produce brand new music exclusively for Driver: Parallel Lines.
by Keith Durocher on March 6, 2006 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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UberSoldier is a high-tech first-person 3D shooter, which takes place in an alternate universe where the fascist Germany won in the Second World War. A soldier of the German Resistance, Karl Stolz, turns out to be involved in the deadly play of mysterious powers, and at stake is control over the entire world.
by Rainier on March 6, 2006 @ 12:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take on the role of the bounty hunter John Cooper and experience in a thrilling Western story with surprising turns, how he apprehends the nasty scoundrel Dillon with the help of his friends known from the first part. With gameplay based around its predecessor, Spellbound have managed to create brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment.
by Rainier on March 5, 2006 @ 1:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War thrusts players back in time, 15 years before the events of Ace Combat 5, and reveals the events that led up to the last chapter of the franchise. Players will take on the role of a mercenary hired to fly for Ustio, a small country bordering Belka, and face off against rival pilots throughout the game.
by Rainier on March 5, 2006 @ 3:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Major League Baseball 2K6 includes innovative features such as a new movement system and realistic player collisions on the infield and outfield. New broadcast elements include flashback replays, and a unique player morale system will unfold the drama like never before in a baseball video game.
by Kenny Bartlett on March 5, 2006 @ 3:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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State of Emergency 2 takes place 10 years after the original and has Spanky, Bull and MacNeill again up against the Corporation. This time, they not only have access to guns but also - for the first time - helicopters, speedboats, Tanks and APCs and new team members.
by Rainier on March 4, 2006 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set within the modern day context of counter-terrorism, Conflict: Global Terror boasts radically enhanced graphics, improved order system, highly detailed characters, hi-tech weaponry and is a clear generation above previous installments. SCi has released a playable demo allowing you to try out the game (thanks
PGUK/
3DG). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 4, 2006 @ 2:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MindSurge Entertainment released a new patch for its team based multiplayer FPS Control Monger. This update brings MindSurge's freely downloadable game to v1.005 and adds a slew of new features, tweaks, bug and crash fixes.
by Rainier on March 4, 2006 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts you've been accepted into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own, and become Don. EA's Game Design Director Michael Perry tells us more about the "rackets" system in The Godfather.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 6:52 p.m. PST | 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 :
- Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars - Trailer #7
- ParaWorld - Northland Trailer
- Commandos Strike Force [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer #9
- Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Dev Diary #3
- Hitman: Blood Money [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer #3
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion [X360/PC] - Trailer #4
- Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 6:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment. Eidos today revealed Lara Croft's nemesis, Amanda Evert.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 6:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 3, you command the Ghosts and Special Forces allies equipped with the IWS in the quest to save the president of the United States, recover stolen nuclear codes and eliminate a vicious band of renegade soldiers hell-bent on unleashing catastrophe. Ubisoft today revealed the complete achievement list, objects to complete in order to gain points on Xbox Live Arcade.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 5:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefield 2: Modern Combat will drop players into the heat of battle on the high tech frontlines, entering a new modern era of combat with more firepower and new expansive environments.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 5:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rogue Trooper is a mix of intense 3rd person action and next generation stealth elements, with complex line-of-sight AI, multiple game paths, full tactical use of your bio-chip operated equipment and both single- and multiplayer online gameplay. Eidos has launched the new futuristic
Rogue Trooper website.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 12:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers builds upon the game play of the original, integrating an all new robust multiplayer system, player-controlled coalition forces, mechanized units and enhanced character abilities and advanced enemy A.I. THQ has released a single-player demo, allowing you to try out a tutorial and one mission (thanks FP). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 11:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. today announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation and Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2, both games were developed and published in Japan by Banpresto.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 11:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Law & Order: Criminal Intent, players scour the crime scenes for evidence, interview witnesses and interrogate suspects in hopes of tracking down the elusive killers. Legacy Interactive has released a new patch bringing your retail game to v1.1, but no details as to what it fixes are available.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 10:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Driver: Parallel Lines offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience and features an unfolding storyline of double crossing and revenge. Set in a photorealistic interpretation of New York City, players take on the role of a notorious 18 year old who, free from conscience and rules, is the most sought after driver-for-hire in town.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. today announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Contact, an action RPG for the NDS. Developed in Japan by Marvelous Interactive, Contact is scheduled for release in the summer of 2006.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts you've been accepted into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even be running everything as the next, and most powerful, Don.