by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2006 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Trek: Encounters is a shoot ‘em-up arcade style space combat game featuring ships, characters, and weapons from 40 years of Star Trek. Take command of your starship and blast through the universe, defending your vessel and demolishing your opponents’ in fast action battles.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 11:58 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:
- Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam [GBA/NDS/Wii] - Trailer #2
- WH40k: Dawn of War - Dark Crusader - Necron Reassemble Trailer
- Vanguard: Saga Of Heroes - Trailer #4
- East India Company - Trailer #2
- Pirates of the Caribbean Online - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 7:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom's Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting has seen a phenomenal record of downloads since it’s debut on August 2. Within the first 24 hours of it’s unveiling, Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting has become the fastest selling Xbox Live Arcade title to date with hundreds of matches being played every hour.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yakuza is a thrilling, action-adventure game created by producer Toshihiro Nagoshi and award-winning novelist Seishu Hase, taking players deep into the world of Japan's infamous underground organization.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda announced today that Star Trek writer Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, with her partner, Derek Chester, have collaborated to write the scripts for its upcoming titles, Star Trek: Legacy and Star Trek: Tactical Assault. Fontana, a prominent creative force behind the Star Trek franchise since its inception in the 1960s, continues to contribute to its broad-based appeal with vibrant and innovative story lines.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts and SOE announced today that Chapter 2: The Talus Incident is now available for SWG subscribers, offering new adventures, new profession expertise system for the Jedi and Bounty Hunters, new PvP content, improved character appearance and more ...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already
revealed last night, EA today officially announced Medal of Honor Heroes for the PSP, allowing players to take all the epic, authentic WWII action of Medal of Honor on-the-go.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Pirates of the Caribbean Online you embark on quests for adventure and treasure in an effort to become the Caribbean’s most legendary pirate. Along the way you learn skills and tactics from the notorious Jack Sparrow, helping them forge alliances, hunt for buried treasure, battle evil undead forces and face off against known enemies from the movies. Walt Disney Pictures' President of Production Oren Aviv answers some savvy questions ...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 07 delivers complete authenticity with licenses for all the world’s top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division, and 26 others from over 20 nations. This year, you have the power to shape your club’s destiny in the Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Secret Files: Tunguska is a point-and-click adventure game based on the mysterious Tunguska phenomenon that occurred in July 1908, in which the Siberian region of Tunguska was engulfed in an inferno of flames that turned everything into debris and ashes.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has revealed that it is not only working on Medal of Honor for next-gen platforms, but apparently there is also a version in the works for the PSP. While not yet officially announced, Medal of Honor: Heroes, scheduled for fall 2006, is not a port, but an all new title featuring 12 new European battlefields, and 32 person multiplayer support. More to follow shortly...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 2:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As government super-spy extraordinaire Alex Decker, players for the first time ever can step out of the Interceptor and straight into third-person action, utilizing The Rock's physical prowess by taking down enemies with intense melee combat moves. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson talks about his role in Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run and Knight Rider.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is a revolutionary real-time strategy game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 2:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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People interested in participating in Atari's &D RPG sequel Neverwinter Nights 2 multiplayer beta test, can
sign up now. This beta test will comprise the multiplayer game mode only, the purpose of which is to get your feedback on game tuning and balance, hardware compatibility testing, and also general functionality testing. A closed public beta test focuses on the game’s toolset, which allows you to create your own modules and play your own adventures in the world of Neverwinter Nights 2.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 5:13 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:
- Just Cause (X360/PC) - Trailer #4
- Rayman Raving Rabbids [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Theatre of War - Trailer #4
- Rule of Rose [PS2] - E3 2006 Trailer
- GTR [X360] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For Liberty! is a turn based computer strategy game for the PC, covering two wars of independence - the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the Rakoczi War of Independence in Europe 1703-1711. This v1.51 patch fixes a few bunch, and makes some enhancements.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 2:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crackdown pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the introduction of the first-ever truly 3-dimensional persistent playground, highly innovative co-op gameplay and an extensive prop interaction system all while taking place in a massive and highly-stylized urban center.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enchanted Arms is an X360 exclusive RPG, an epic adventure created by FromSoftware in Japan arriving for the first time in North America and Europe. Enchanted Arms allows players to escape to a fantasy world filled with beautiful cinema-quality graphics, unique characters and bizarre creatures.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 1:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pac-Man World Rally is an original kart racing game that puts players behind the wheel as Pac-Man or one of 14 other classic Namco characters racing for the checkered flag while using unique power-ups and items to prevent their opponents from claiming victory.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 12:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in the ultimate online strategic shooter. Featuring strategic team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime combat missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard announced plans to strengthen its current development efforts by refocusing key members of its console team on other projects within the company. This decision followed an extensive evaluation of the company's aggressive development plans.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine announced today that The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar has entered the alpha phase of development, and so far over 125,000 fans have already signed up for the Beta Program.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rochester Institute of Technology student Micah Ernst has become $100,000 richer by emerging from a field of over 6,000 registrants to win Verizon's first online gaming competition, the Verizon FiOS Grand Tournament.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released a new patch for its tactical FPS Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, bringing your retail/download version to v1.21 and adds 2 new game modes, Team Deathmatch and Hamburger Hill. Additionally, it will implement the death cam, a feature showing you how you died and who shot you.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 6:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mage Knight Apocalypse is an action RPG based on the collectible miniature game from WizKids Games. Designed with a unique character leveling system and an unprecedented focus on team play, Mage Knight Apocalypse allows up to five players to embark on a cooperative or competitive journey through a war-torn fantasy setting.