by Rainier on June 24, 2006 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Company of Heroes gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic, and completely destructible, battlefield ever seen in a game.
by Geson Hatchett on June 24, 2006 @ 1:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Currently celebrating its twelfth year as one of the most popular fighting video game franchises in the history of gaming, The King of Fighters 2006 will continue to build on the series' rich history with several new characters, as well as many returning favorites.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DarkStar One is an open-ended action/adventure title set in a huge universe populated by a variety of unique alien races. Players will take on the role of an intrepid young adventurer, Kayron Jarvis, as he explores space, upgrading and customizing his ship – the DarkStar One.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 3:16 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:
- Battlefield 2142 - Trailer
- Panzer Command: Operation Winter Storm - Trailer #4
- Forza Motorsport 2 [X360] - Under The Hood Trailer
- Crash Dummy vs. the evil D-Troit [PSP] - Trailer
- Rayman Raving Rabbids - Bunnies Don't Do Vacuum Cleaning
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the 23rd century, Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. The sport is called Inertia and it's one that offers a heady mix of speed, combat and real world environments that can be used to make your victory and break your opponents.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | 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 June 23, 2006 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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OG-Soft's Steel Walker is an action game putting you in the cockpit of a mechwarrior battling against terrorists. The game will feature highly developed opponent AI, damage model, physics engine, 2 players mode and more.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Edge of Reality today announced the development of their own self-funded next-gen project, Cipher Complex. The first completely original title from EoR, is an intense, cinematic military combat game that will deliver a brutal shot of adrenaline straight to the hearts of next-generation gamers.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After just 35 days on store shelves, New Super Mario Bros. for NDS has racked up sales in excess of one half million in the United States alone. That's a sell-through rate of more than 20 every minute since the game went on sale May 15.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy, characterized by immense depth and historical content that charge its challenging gameplay with incredible replayability value.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 10:26 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:
- Need For Speed Carbon - Trailer
- Glory of the Roman Empire - Trailer #2
- Dark Messiah of Might & Magic - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 6:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the Montreal Gazette, Radical president Ian Wilkinson announced today he is calling it quits and resigned, replaced by chief operating officer Kelly Zmak. No details were given as to why Ian so suddenly left the company he founded 15 years ago. A little over a year Vivendi purchased the Canadian developer, currently working on Scarface: The World Is Yours and was previously known for Crash Tag Team Racing, the Incredible Hulk, and The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 4:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve announced a Day of Defeat: Source Summer 2006 update featuring a free map pack, a new gameplay style, Detonation, two brand new missions (Jagd, Colmar). On top of that, it will also add new gameplay enhancements such as spawn clip adjustments, improved hit location detection, and weapon balancing. The DoD: Source Summer 2006 update is scheduled for release on June 28.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motor sports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint creators Bohemia Interactive Studio will reacquaint gamers with the ultimate in realistic, combat gaming. Armed Assault features a new engine with a fresh modern setting. Freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The all-new Championship Manager 2006 offers a wide range of innovative new features and is the most realistic version to date, offering the player a true taste of football management. This patch #2 adds new features, various game tweaks, updates the GUI, match engine, fixes various bugs and crashes, and plenty more ..
by Judy on June 22, 2006 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that its downloadable content Chapter 2 for Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter for X360 is now available for download via Xbox Live Marketplace. This content package will allow players to continue the co-op campaign through Nicaragua with four all-new missions and adds more playable multiplayer maps.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chromehounds is a squad-based action title that puts gamers in control of giant mechanized military weapons of war. With a strong focus on cooperative and competitive online gameplay, the game is sure to satisfy players looking for a deep, involving Xbox Live experience.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Washington Capitals rookie phenom Alexander Ovechkin has signed with Electronic Arts to be the cover athlete and spokesman for its EA SPORTS branded NHL 07 game.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mastertronic announced today it has signed Silverback Studios' action game Made Man. Prepare to get 'made' in the most compelling and thrilling mafia experience you've ever seen. Work up the ranks of The Mob, from opportunist G.I. fighting in Vietnam, to 'wise guy' on the make, doing deeds and winning favor from the Don in New York City.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami today announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Label Interactive, and plans to enter additional mobile entertainment ventures beyond gaming.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 8:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports announced today that NHL All-Star center Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks is the official spokesman and cover athlete for NHL 2K7. The 2005-06 NHL assist and points leader was the catalyst behind the San Jose Sharks' 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs run, and has established himself as one of the best centers in the NHL.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It has been a bit quiet around Vietcong developer Pterodon, and after several months, the reason has been revealed. As it turns out, Pterodon has been acquired by fellow Czech Republic developer Illusion Softworks nine months ago. Technically, Pterodon still exists but is merely a shell company. All employees were moved to Illusion and are working on Enemy In Sight, recently sold off by ailing Atari to a yet-unknown publisher.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 4:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ritual has released another
developer diary, in blog format, with information and media for the new Arena mode update coming soon, details for an upcoming patch for Sin Episode 1, information about their statistics tracking website, SDK / Developer Wiki information, SiN Episode 2 details, and an E3 2006 summary of events.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA today officially announced the next installment in the Need for Speed franchise, Need for Speed Carbon. Scheduled for release in November 2006, NFS Carbon delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing and will challenge players to face the ultimate test of driving skill on treacherous canyon roads.