by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 2:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Citing serious development problems, Cenega announced today the termination of cooperation with developer Tannhauser Gate, effectively cancelling its RPG/action-adventure game The Roots.
by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The sequel to the destruction racer is set to accelerate its way onto the PS2, Xbox, and PC in the nitrous charged form of FlatOut 2 this June, courtesy of Bugbear Entertainment and Empire Interactive, while Vivendi Universal Games will distribute the title in the U.S.
by Chad on April 6, 2006 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and Relic Entertainment take explosive World War II combat to the next generation in an all new 3rd Person Action Game. Combining intense squad-based combat and easy to use strategic gameplay elements, The Outfit takes players behind enemy lines, battling the Nazi War Machine through a variety of combat missions.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 7:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Rare revealed that the previously announced co-op pack for their action-adventure RPG game Kameo: Elements of Power is now available (26mb), at no extra charge. In order to activate the co-op pack you need to have completed the game in single-player mode. Read more for details ..
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom is proud to announce the release of two dedicated soundtrack CDs for Dreamfall: The Longest Journey. Having a constant focus on high production values and excellent in-game music, Funcom is once again going to great lengths to deliver original and unique soundscapes in one of their games.
by Kenny Bartlett on April 5, 2006 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy. The game features three worlds, three distinctly different playable characters, and exciting action-adventure gameplay wrapped in a mature, exhilarating, and innovative storyline.
by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An update on the Scarface product page reveals that Vivendi has narrowed down the release date from an ambiguous 2006 to Fall of 2006. Scarface is a third person action shooter in a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film.
by Rainier on April 3, 2006 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.
by Rainier on March 31, 2006 @ 9:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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American McGee Presents: Bad Day L.A., a third-person action/adventure game with a tongue-in-cheek comedic twist. Set in modern day Los Angeles, Bad Day L.A. combines a fantastical art style, groundbreaking collaborative gameplay elements and a heavy dose of dark satire to create a truly unforgettable experience.
by Rainier on March 30, 2006 @ 9:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Superman Returns: The Videogame, you explore and protect the truly living city of Metropolis, one that is not only expansive (with 80 sq miles and over 9,000 buildings), but also changes dynamically with you as you affect gameplay.
by Rainier on March 30, 2006 @ 2:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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From March 31 through April 2 Xbox 360 owners invited to jump into 72 hours of free action-packed Xbox Live multiplayer online gaming courtesy of Verizon. Microsoft has plenty of events scheduled, from Game with Fame with Kamal from The Roots in NBA 2K6, to competing against the Fragdolls in Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 30, 2006 @ 1:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The all-new Sensible Soccer comes complete with lightning fast football action, mesmerising dribbling, physics defying sliding tackles and, most famously, a huge amount of unbelievable goals, that can go curling into the top corner, thanks to the outrageous levels of after-touch.
by Rainier on March 29, 2006 @ 12:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Scarface, developed by Radical Games, is a third person action shooter now coming for the first time to game consoles & PC worldwide. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film.
by Rainier on March 29, 2006 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Myelin Media today announced that its Texas Hold 'Em game, Stacked with Daniel Negreanu will feature interoperability between the PS2 and PSP, allowing you to play continue a single-player game, or multiplayer, cross-platform.
by Rainier on March 28, 2006 @ 1:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA announced today that World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Bill Cowher will be on the cover of NFL Head Coach, the first-ever 3D sports strategy game where you can experience the emotional rollercoaster of coaching with the most true-to-life and authentic sports strategy game ever created.
by Rainier on March 28, 2006 @ 10:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with Sony Pictures to publish and distribute current generation console video games based on the highly-anticipated The Da Vinci Code film by Oscar winning director Ron Howard, which is based on Dan Brown's best-selling novel.
by Kenny Bartlett on March 28, 2006 @ 2:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Winback 2: Project Poseidon is a pulse-pounding thriller where every moment and every shot counts. When negotiations are no longer an option and the world’s most dangerous weapons are compromised, it’s time for the Winback assault team to neutralize the threat.
by Rainier on March 27, 2006 @ 9:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aspyr Media announced today that Funcom’s Dreamfall: The Longest Journey has gone gold. Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey PC game, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.
by Rainier on March 27, 2006 @ 2:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy. The game features three worlds, three distinctly different playable characters, and exciting action-adventure gameplay wrapped in a mature, exhilarating, and innovative storyline. In case
last week's batch wasn't enough, here are some more ...
by Rainier on March 27, 2006 @ 1:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This is a direct order: Defeat Major Malfunction at all costs! Destroy every psycho toy-gone-mad in your path. Don’t let Sarge’s meltdown hinder your mission, soldier. Unleash your weaponry: flamethrowers, shotguns, M-16s. Do not fail. Hoo-rah!
by Geson Hatchett on March 26, 2006 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Sonic Riders, Dr. Eggman challenges Sonic and his friends to a Worldwide Grand Prix, and the prize for coming out on top is an ultra-rare Chaos Emerald! Gliding on air boards gamers will experience a heightened sense of Extreme sports-style racing tension as Sonic and his pals perform tricks and stunts over treacherous wide-open terrain.
by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 5:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Blizzard today announced plans to focus the company's console-development efforts on the next generation of console platforms. As part of this shift in focus, Blizzard will indefinitely postpone production on StarCraft: Ghost while evaluating opportunities for utilizing the additional power of the new and upcoming console systems.
by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 4:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally scheduled for release April 11th, 2K Sports announced today that Major League Baseball 2K6 will be available in time for opening day and will ship on April 3rd instead. Major League Baseball 2K6 showcases standard-setting features, stunning graphics, unparalleled gameplay and online play.
by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 1:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that Far Cry Instincts Predator for the Xbox 360 and Far Cry Instincts Evolution for the Xbox are now gold and will be on store shelves March 30, 2006.
by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FUEL is the motor-head's action-thinking, vehicular marathon. In this adrenaline filled, present-day racing game you choose between one of eight characters, adapting your game play to their unique strengths and weaknesses.