by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2006 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is situated in 1598 and will have several new features and additions over previous titles, such as a new camera system, updated graphics and optimized gameplay mechanics.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2006 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco today ships AoE: The Age of Kings for NDS. In AoE: The Age of Kings players command five different civilizations, build armies and take them on scores of campaigns. Boasting turn-based strategy game play, AoE: The Age of Kings allows players to move from the Dark Ages through the Middle Ages with one goal in mind: domination of the known world.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2006 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari today announced that Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure has shipped to retail stores nationwide.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2006 @ 3:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 3, players will embody Captain Scott Mitchell as he commands 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.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2006 @ 1:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft will release a Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter demo through Xbox Live Marketplace approximately one week before the game's official launch, according to
Major Nelson's latest podcast. Since the game is schedule to be in stores March 9th, this means the demo should arrive in about two weeks.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2006 @ 1:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GTA: Liberty City Stories takes place 3 years before GTA 3 and our main character Toni Cipriani has returned from laying low for the past 4 years after taking out a rival mob boss for the Leone crime family. Having welcomed him back with open arms, the Don Salvatore Leone is putting Toni to back work under the watchful eye of Vincenzo Cilli, one of his most trusted capo’s. Take Two announced GTA:LCS will get its PS2 release on April 28, 2006.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 9:52 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 :
- Battle for Middle-Earth 2 - IsenMor Trailer
- Fight Night Round 3 - Berrera vs. Morales Trailer
- Panzer Elite Action [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer #6
- Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 - Trailer
- The Sims 2 Open for Business - Valentine's Trailers (2)
- Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble [PSP] - Trailer
- TOCA Race Driver 3 [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Classes Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 4:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While it is currently still listed as scheduled for April 2006,
a "change of pre-order date" email from Best Buy's customer care service obtained by Joystiq reveals that Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess might be pushed back to November 1st, 2006. Officially Nintendo does not comment on speculations and has not narrowed any sort of release date down beyond a vague "2006."
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 1:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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CDV's latest real-time strategy title, American Conquest: Divided Nation, has gone gold today. The game, which will be in stores in early April, will have players re-enacting some of the grandest battles of 19th century America.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 11:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft and Shaun White, snowboarding halfpipe Gold Medalist in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and six time X Games Gold Medalist, announced an exclusive worldwide agreement to create video games inspired by White's world-famous snowboarding style.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 11:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft announces that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Lockdown, the latest PC iteration of the award-winning tactical shooter is ready for retail and will be on store shelves across the U.S. on February 16th, 2006.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 11:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed a few weeks ago, Activision today officially announced it has signed a licensing deal that grants Activision the global rights, excluding Japan, to develop console, handheld and PC games based on the Transformers brand. The first game will be tied to the much-anticipated July 4, 2007 movie release of the live action Transformers film.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 8:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced that a deal has been signed with Painkiller developer People Can Fly to bring their forthcoming title to consumers worldwide. Under the terms of the agreement, the as-yet untitled game is expected to be developed for a global release across next-gen platforms in fall 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 8:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MMO developer Red 5 Studios and Offset Software, a developer of next generation games, today announce that Red 5 Studios has agreed to license the Offset Engine for use in Red 5 Studios' upcoming massively multiplayer online game (MMO) title.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 8:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blitz Games today announced the signing of its first title for Nintendo's next generation Revolution console. Details of the game itself will be announced shortly by a major publisher.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 2:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Boasting incredible 3-D graphics to accompany classic 2-D game play, this fast-paced adventure will have Mario fans cheering as they make their way over fields, under water, through castles and into the air. New and familiar enemies are everywhere, not to mention mind-blowing challenges made possible by the dual screens of the NDS, and also wireless multiplayer with a friend.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 1:55 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 Feb. 13, 2006 @ 1:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time, Football Manager 2006 will offer fans of Sports Interactive's games an opportunity to experience the highs and lows of virtual football management 'on the go'.
by Geson Hatchett on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 12:31 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 Hugh McHarg on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In this sequel to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, the brothers travel back in time to retrieve Princess Peach, only to come face to face with baby versions of themselves, the princess and Bowser. Teaming up with their young selves will soon send Mario and Luigi on a quest of lunatic proportions as players must control both the adult AND baby versions of the Mushroom Kingdom heroes.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2006 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As the only game that offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience, Driver: Parallel Lines 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 Andrew Glenn on Feb. 12, 2006 @ 4:03 a.m. PST | 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. It is a rather complete and detailed simulation of the two most important wars in Colonial America - from 1755 to 1783 - but with a simple and elegant new simultaneous turn-based engine.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2006 @ 3:23 a.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 :
- Far Cry Instincts: Predator [X360] - PC vs X360 Trailer
- Battlefield 2: Modern Combat [X360] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2006 @ 2:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take 2 and Sixteen Tons entertainment today announced Emergency 4, scheduled for release in Germany on April 13, 2006. Either play the 20 mission campaign or choose to try the randomly generated missions. Emergency 4 will feature realistic physics (walls collapsing, fire spreading), simplified controls, as well as a multiplayer mode.
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.