by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 1:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror is scheduled to be released in North America March 2006 and will not only see the return of Gabe Logan, but also Theresa, Lipan et Lian Xing. The PSP version will allow you to give commands to the rest of your team a la SOCOM, and a multiplayer wi-fi mode is also par of the new features.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 12:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Trek Online developer Perpetual Entertainment announced that Andrew Probert has joined the Star Trek Online development team as design consultant. As the Senior Illustrator for the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Probert designed new spacecraft ranging from the Ferengi Marauder and the Romulan warbird to the Galaxy-class U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, including both its main and battle bridges.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 10:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Foundation 9 Entertainment announced today that it is opening a new studio in Canada. The new studio will be located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and aims to employ approximately 20 people by the end of 2006.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aspyr Media announced today they have shipped Activision's Tony Hawk's American Wasteland for PC. For the first time ever in a Tony Hawk game, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland gives gamers the freedom to skate or bike, throughout a rich, expansive environment without levels or load times.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 8:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally scheduled for Feb 2005, then signed by the now defunct Digital Jesters, Widescreen Games' white water rafting and kayaking game Wild Water Adrenaline is finally scheduled for release Q1 2006, to be published by Nobilis.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent will completely revolutionize and reinvent the spy action genre by introducing an unprecedented double agent concept and an entirely new breed of game play that adds an exciting new dimension to the gaming experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 12:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A mighty race, now extinct, has left behind relics of their once-powerful warrior culture. Now bounty hunters from across the galaxy are racing against each other to lay claim to these relics to harness their power for themselves.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2006 @ 4:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After Bowser gets hold of something called a magical Vibe Wand, he kidnaps Mario and Luigi and heads back to his castle on Vibe Island with an emotional troop of minions in tow. Intent on rescuing the Mario Bros., Peach gives chase, only to find herself affected by the emotional vibes given off by the island. Using these newfound vibes to channel special abilities, she sets off to rescue Mario and Luigi.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2006 @ 3:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier this week speculations about a possible Take 2 takeover started floating around. Today the NY Post is speculating that Bono's private-equity firm Elevation Partners might be in the running to maker a bid which could be worth more than $1 billion, including debt. Elevation is said to have teamed up with Pequot Capital, who already owns a large chunk of Take-Two's shares (thanks Gamecloud). Last year Elevation Partners purchased BioWare and Pandemic Studios, and merged them.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2006 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Phantasy Star Universe is being developed for both the PS2 and the PC, offering two complete RPG experiences - a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multi-player component.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2006 @ 3:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Monster Hunter 2 improvements will include more weapons, a greater focus on grouping, and a much larger environment, with a dynamic day/night cycle, including season changing. This will have an effect on overall gameplay, as certain animals will only be accessible during specific times of the day. Owners of Monster Hunter 2 will also be able to connect with its little PSP brother, Monster Hunter Portable.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2006 @ 2:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With an all-time record amount of overall entries, the judging process for Rockstar Games Upload IV these past months was indeed intensive. Now in '06, we are pleased to present the cream of this year's edition of our long running digital media competition - the very best creative works, as deemed by Rockstar Games, our esteemed judging panel of industry professionals, and our category sponsors.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2006 @ 3:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Wintersport Pro 2006 is based on the upcoming Olympic Wintersports in Torino, and will feature 16 disciplines and over 700 athletes from 29 countries, as well as multiplayer. Cyanide has released the first patch bringing your English, French, Italian, Russian and German retail game to v1.01 and fixes an issue with the direction arrow in slalom mode, and several multiplayer problems. Read more for details and download links.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2006 @ 2:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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VUGames issued a press release regarding a reorganization of its global sales structure to further build the retail performance of Blizzard and Sierra titles. But more importantly was a small note way at the bottom "Phil O'Neil, President North America and COO, has elected to explore opportunities outside of VU Games. "
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2006 @ 2:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None's storyline follows 10 strangers who are invited to Shipwreck Island only to be accused of murder by a recording from their absent host. This patch fixes the desktop return during the books writing procedures.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2006 @ 4:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic Riders integrates extreme sports, high-speed racing and head-to-head battles, and offers a new racing experience with Sonic. Sonic Riders is slated to ship in March 2006.
by RumDragon on Feb. 4, 2006 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Winter Assault features a deeper single-player experience, a brand new fifth race – The Imperial Guard – and even more intense Dawn of War action. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Winter Assault is based on the world of Warhammer 40,000 - the dark, futuristic, fantasy universe from Games Workshop.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2006 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MS Saga: A New Dawn for the PS2 is an epic role-playing title where mech aficionados and casual gamers alike can customize their very own mobile suits for the first time. Players can craft a long range full-armored assault mech or metamorphose an agile warrior for dangerous hand-to-hand combat.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2006 @ 3:21 a.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. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of over 30 vehicles, including tanks, helicopters and fast attack vehicles, to engage in major conflicts in some of the largest online battles.
by Geson Hatchett on Feb. 3, 2006 @ 7:32 p.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 Feb. 3, 2006 @ 7:32 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 :
- TOCA Race Driver 3 [PS2/Xbox/PC] - AI Trailer
- Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams [PS2] - Trailer #8
- The Godfather [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Commandos Strike Force [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Killing Techniques Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2006 @ 5:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters announced today that Chris Deering, has joined the company's Board of Management as non-executive Chairman. Mr. Deerings, a 25 year industry veteran, was President of Sony Europe, Consumer Electronics Division, (2004-2005) as well as Chairman and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe,
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2006 @ 3:13 p.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. 3, 2006 @ 3:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Although it exceeded predictions, THQ's sales and income were down compared to last year, in line with most other big publishers. Big sellers were WWE SmackDown vs. Raw, Bratz Rock Angelz, The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer and SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights Camera PANTS! Unfortunately PC gamers are getting a punch in the stomach as THQ revealed in its subsequent conference call that STALKER and Supreme Commander have been delayed until 2007. Read more for detailed financial mumbo jumbo...
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2006 @ 1:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally scheduled for Feb 2005, then signed by the now defunct Digital Jesters, Widescreen Games' white water rafting and kayaking game Wild Water Adrenaline is finally scheduled for release Q1 2006, to be published by Nobilis.