by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dutch publishers Xing Interactive proudly announce in co-operation with Twinno Software from Sweden the release of Crazy Duck Hunter. This is a realistic Duck Hunting game which enables you to blast away at Ducks in real time 3D fashion in order to feed your virtual family.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 1:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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It is curtains down as the World Cyber Games (WCG) 2005 Grand Final drew to a thrilling finale today. USA emerged as the top cyber gaming nation with a grand total of two gold medals and a silver medal after five days of intense tournaments, entertaining cultural events and exciting fringe activities.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2005 @ 11:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure combines combat, action, adventure and stealth, using a thrilling graffiti-driven framework to tell its story of self-expression and the fight for creative freedom. A thug, an outcast, a rebel...the lead character, Trane, is all of these in Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2005 @ 2:09 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 Nov. 19, 2005 @ 4:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia The Two Thrones takes the best features from The Sands of Time and Warrior Within, and combines them with new gameplay elements such as a second playable character, an intuitive Speed Kill system, outdoor Babylon environment, chariot combat and more. Some new screens in comic book format, or maybe just an extra for collectors edition?
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2005 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As one of the "Other", tip the balance between the forces of Light and Darkness using your racing skills. Choose your side wisely as every vehicle possesses a unique magic power that may lead to victory or ruin. Anything goes in your rush to the finish line.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2005 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, the two-hour show will air on Spike TV Saturday, December 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Capcom's Resident Evil 4 got crowned Game of the Year, as well as Best Graphics. Ubisoft's King Kong won three awards including, Best Performance by a Human -- Male for Jack Black; Best Game Based on a Movie and Best Cast, while Blizzard's World of Warcraft won four awards including Best Multiplayer Game and Best PC Game.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2005 @ 1:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Rail Runner 3D player controls raildrafts and navigates the engines provided and let go ont he track trying to shepherd them to pick up carts and drag them to specific location. At certain points of the track the player will be able to pick up special bonuses that could affect the gameplay such as speed-ups.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2005 @ 8:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sports Interactive are proud to announce that Out of the Park Baseball Manager 2006 is to officially become part of the company’s growing portfolio when it is released in Spring 2006.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2005 @ 6:16 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 :
- Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures - Trailer #2
- TOCA Race Driver 3 - Trailer #2
- Prince of Persia The Two Thrones - Farah Trailer
- Perfect Dark Zero [X360] - Cinema Trailer
- Kameo: Elements of Power [X360] - Elemental Warrior Trailer #4
- Shadowgrounds - Trailer #4
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2005 @ 4:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Marble Blast Ultra takes place in a futuristic 'astrolab' arena suspended high in the clouds where players compete against each other by navigating their marbles through moving platforms and dangerous hazards, while collecting rare gems and power-up enhancements, in an effort to complete each course in record time.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2005 @ 2:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Recently Eidos announced its newest title Zero Tolerance : City Under Fire, which was previously known as Roll Call. As it turns out that name change wasn't a very good idea as back in 1994 there was a Megadrive game with that same name, from developer Technopop. Somebody forgot to do their homework and check with the registration, resulting in Eidos getting sued for Copyright Infringement in North America and will have to explain its case before the U.S. Patent Office. Whether this legal action will have an impact on the title's release date is not known, no Eidos representative could be reached for comment.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2005 @ 12:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix announced today that Final Fantasy XI for Xbox 360 will make its stateside debut at Xbox 360: Zero Hour. Set out on your own to discover the countless secrets of Vana'diel, or form a party with your friends to purge the beastman forces and bring home sensational spoils!
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2005 @ 11:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2005 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dangerous Waters allows the player total control over multiple air, surface and subsurface platforms in a modern-day naval environment. This demo features two playable platforms, the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and the Kilo class Diesel submarine, and is now also multiplayer enabled, and has four controllable platforms and can support up to 30 players in multi-station play. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2005 @ 10:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari today announced it has signed a publishing agrreement with Bandai to bring the NDS exclusive Tamagotchi Connexion Corner Shop to Europe. In the game, players open speciality shops, and develop their businesses by serving customers needs through mini games that utilise the Nintendo DS touch-screen functionality.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2005 @ 1:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A unique mix of turn-based and role-play, Hammer & Sickle is a brand-new gaming experience. The dizzying array of tactical solutions for each situation is greatly deepened by the fully destructible environments - while an open mission structure and the non-linear story put you in complete control of the game world. CDV's Associate Producer Mario Kroll answers some pre-canned questions ...
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 8:34 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 :
- Stacked with Daniel Negreanu - Tips Trailer #1
- Crazy Frog Racer - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 8:06 p.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! Empire has now released the English version of the Plasma Mountains demo (thanks 3DGamers).
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 3:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As promised CDV and Stormregion have released a new downloadable content pack for Codename: Panzers, Phase Two. The content pack, which includes eight new multiplayer maps, key gameplay enhancements and many minor bugfixes. The patch included in the download brings the retail game to version 1.06 and will enhance gameplay and extend the Phase Two experience for fans of the game.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 2:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tomb Raider: Legend revives the athletic, intelligent and entertaining adventurer who won the hearts and minds of gamers worldwide. Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment, allows gamers to experience tomb raiding as never before.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 1:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA of America today announced the North American release of Sports Interactive's Worldwide Soccer Manager 2006, a sports management simulation game that lets gamers control all team-related activities for their favorite professional soccer teams in the U.S. as well as 49 other countries around the world.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 12:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco announces Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier, a turn-based strategy game for the NDS. Based on the miniature game from WizKids Games. True to the tabletop gaming franchise, Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier will have players embark on an epic journey where they must gather, build and customize an army of their very own.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aspyr Media today announced it has acquired the rights from JoWood to publish and distribute SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars in North America. In this seamless blend of RTS and RPG genres, SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars provides an environment full of surprises and challenges as the player takes on the role of the Avatar, (ev. together with his party of heroes) solving quests and overcoming obstacles in carefully crafted worlds.