by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Faithful to the tradition of parody that runs throughout the Asterix stories, Atari's latest Asterix offering is an explosive video game crammed with surprising encounters that parody the greatest icons of the video game world and is awash with wry references to many of the great moments that have marked over 25 years of video game history.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2005 @ 1:58 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 :
- Rogue Galaxy [PS2] - Trailer #3
- Blue Dragon [X360] - Festa CAM Trailer
- Lost Odyssey [X360] - Festa CAM Trailer
- Front Mission 5: Scars of War [PS2] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Dan Barrow on Dec. 18, 2005 @ 1:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The search for perfection in the Massively Multiplayer Online genre is everlasting. In this new series of editorial pieces, one of our MMO aficionados takes a few moments out of his busy life online to discuss hot topics of the MMO world.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2005 @ 7:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally scheduled for end of 2005,
the official website indicates it has now been pushed back to "
early 2006." SiN Episodes features the highly anticipated return of Elexis Sinclaire, the world's most dangerous and seductive biochemist, and the only man who stands in her way, John R. Blade. The sworn enemies face off in Freeport City, a near-future mixture of San Francisco, Tokyo and New York, all set inside the unrestricted SiN universe.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2005 @ 6:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia Revelation, developed by Pipeworks, builds on last year's console success, Prince of Persia Warrior Within, and features original content such as additional puzzles, new maps and redesigned levels.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2005 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blade Dancer is a new Japanese 3D RPG, under development over at Sony, situated on a mysterious island, and has you play as a young hero Shane. While details are still slim, the game will have a crafting system where you can combine items to create your own unique objects, as well as a 4 player lan and online multiplayer. Scheduled for release March 2006, no European or US date, if at all, has been announced yet.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2005 @ 5:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters announced today that it has exclusively teamed up with GameStop to allow people to
pre-order its upcoming MMORPG RF Online. The pre-order pack guarantees you exclusive BETA access to the game, stickers, faction postcards, as well as the RF Online soundtrack CD. RF Online features a unique blend of magical fantasy mixed with futuristic science-fiction action and sees players engaging in the most epic battles ever seen in a MMORPG.
by Hugh McHarg on Dec. 17, 2005 @ 4:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth competitor in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Players will experience all the thrills of the movie -- from the Quidditch World Cup campsite to a heart-stopping duel with Lord Voldemort himself!
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 5:52 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 :
- Runaway 2: The Dream of the Turtle - Trailer
- War World - Trailer
- Fight Night Round 3 [X360] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 5:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences announced today that it has added Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime, Valve's Gabe Newell and several others to the all-star lineup of speakers for the 2006 D.I.C.E. Summit which takes place at the Green Valley Ranch Hotel in Las Vegas February 8 – 10.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 5:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 3:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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RedBedlam Ltd is pleased to declare the pre-order phase open for its Roman Empire based MMORPG Roma Victor. The first 1,500 account keys are available from the Roma Victor website. The accounts, costing £14.98 each, will come complete with £5 worth of in-game currency (sesterces).
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 2:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Massive Incorporated and Spark Unlimited, known for Call of Duty: Finest Hour, today announced that they have signed a long-term, strategic partnership that will deliver several to be disclosed AAA titles to the Massive Network, offering dynamic in-game advertising to Spark's upcoming titles.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 2:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. The
official Oblivion website has been updated with information on the magic system in Oblivion.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 2:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher announced today that Painkiller: Hell Wars is scheduled to ship to stores February 28, 2006. Painkiller is a first-person horror shooter, designed to satisfy the gamer's hunger for intense, fast-paced action. You are Painkiller, a mercenary for hire, charged with cleaning out nests of the undead. But an unholy pact with a demon unknowingly puts you square in the middle of a fight for control of the underworld... with the future of humanity hanging in the balance.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Dirty Bubble has kidnapped SpongeBob's Favourite superheroes. Mermaid Man adn Barnacle Boy! SpongeBob must fight back using the legendary powers of the Mermaid Man superhero belt and restore order in Bikini Bottom. Help him as he fights against the Dirty Bubble and his legions of evildoers.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 10:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games has released a new patch for Croteam's Serious Sam II. This update brings your retail game to v2.066 and adds dedicated server support, the usual bug and crash fixes, multiplayer enhancements, gfx tweaks and plenty more. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 8:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TOCA Race Driver 3 players will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motorsports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation. As promised Codemasters has released an updated demo featuring three tracks, with a choice of three cars, and three series (DTM, V8 and the new Baja Offroad Racing).
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 2:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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German publisher Crimson Cow announced today that it has signed an agreement with Cyanide Studios, known for Chaos League and Cycling Manager, for Wintersport Pro 2006. The new game is based on the upcoming Olympic Wintersports in Torino, and will feature 16 disciplines (skiing, bobsled, skijumping etc.) and over 700 athletes from 29 countries, as well as multiplayer.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 2:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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City Interactive announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Ukrainian developer Crazy House to publish World War 2 PC action game Tank Killer.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 2:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Generation of Chaos, developed by Idea Factory, is one of the more popular RPG series in Japan, and now for the first time the series will appear in North America. Featuring all the essentials that made its predecessor one of the most addictive strategy RPG titles for the PS2, GOC jumps onto the PSP with evolutionary game play.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 12:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cinergi Interactive signed a publishing contract with Noviy Disk in Moscow to distribute Black Hole Entertainment's fantasy RTS game Armies of Exigo throughout the russian speaking countries.
by Andrew Glenn on Dec. 16, 2005 @ 12:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Developed by Strangelite Studio, the game is based on the Starship Troopers movie in which you will take the role of an elite 'special forces' trooper in the Mobile Infantry spearheading the assault against thousands of intelligent enemy bugs, emulating the best scenes from the movie and a whole lot more!
by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 7:30 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 :
- Driver Parallel Lines [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer
- Black [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #4
- Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy - Trailer (2)
- Painkiller: Hell Wars [Xbox] - Trailerpack #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 7:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After a hiatus of nearly 2 years EA has released a new patch for its RTS Command & Conquer Generals. This update will bring your German, French & English retail game to v1.8 and is a compatibility patch to support multiplayer with C&C The First Decade.