by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2005 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hotswap your way to victory! It's time to prepare for all-out war on the modern battlefields of the world. Electronic Arts announced today that Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is available now on the PS2 and Xbox.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2005 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports announced today that Marvin Williams, the #2 pick in the 2005 NBA Draft and star forward for the 2005 NCAA Champions, University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels, along with Roy Williams, the current head coach at UNC, will grace the cover of and act as the official spokespeople for College Hoops 2K6.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2005 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games and FIRAXIS Games today announced that Sid Meier's Civilization IV for the PC has shipped to retail stores in North America. Sid Meier's Civilization IV will be in retail stores in Europe on November 4.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2005 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos had its annual gamers/press day, where they showed off most of their upcoming titles. We have fresh new screenshots for you to check out from the follow games:
- Battlestations Midway [PS2/Xbox/PC]
- Commandos Strike Force [PC]
- Hitman Blood Money [PC]
- Rogue Trooper [PS2/Xbox/PC]
- Tomb Raider Legend [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC]
- Zero Tolerance [Xbox/PS2/PC]
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2005 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Destroy All Humans! may bery well become the first primetime series based on a video game as Fox is currently developing an animated series based on Pandemic/THQ's recently released action game. "King of the Hill" writer Jim Dauterive is aboard to adapt the game, and 20th Century Fox TV, where Dauterive holds an overall deal, is also behind the project.
by Jordan Van Nest on Oct. 25, 2005 @ 12:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Suffering: Ties That Bind is an action-horror game that emphasizes the disturbing terror of its predecessor, with all-new twisted creatures and a few familiar faces. Set in the slums and prisons of Baltimore, the player once again controls Torque as he seeks revenge against the mysterious grand manipulator Caleb Blackmore, a man somehow tied to the death of Torque's family.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 9:50 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 :
- Final Fight: Streetwise [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories - Trailer #3
- 80 Days - Trailer #2
- GUN [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Trailers (2)
- Shadow The Hedgehog - Trailer #5
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 6:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA of America today announced that it will release Stuart Little 3: Big Photo Adventure for the PS2 this fall. Presenting the title character in an all-new series of misadventures, Stuart Little 3: Big Photo Adventure is an action-packed adventure that kids of all ages will enjoy.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 5:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zoo Tycoon 2 gives you the chance to build the ultimate zoo and enjoy it firsthand. You can explore your 3D zoo world as a zoo guest or even care for your animals as a zookeeper. Microsoft has released a demo allowing you to try out the South Asian "Tropical Rainforest" map in campaign and freeform mode.
by Judy on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios announced today that Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species, expansion pack to the best-selling Zoo Tycoon 2, is now available at North American retailers for $29.99 (U.S.). Microsoft has also partnered with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and will donate $25,000 to further WWF's conservation work.
by Judy on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While the storyline of Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None follows 10 strangers who are invited to a lavish island only to be accused of murder, players assume the role of a new 11th character, Patrick Narracott, the boatman who takes guests to the island. The player must reveal the killer before becoming a victim.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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German publisher dtp will distribute Empire Interactive's Xplosiv Premium games Hello Kitty, Big Mutha Truckers 2 and Taito Legends in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The Hamburg based company is also responsible for PR & Marketing for these games in the German speaking countries, cooperating with the agency Marchsreiter Communications.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Etrom is an epic adventure among realms and cities, democracies and “nazi” dictatorships, a journey through space-time portals, among the Thrones of the Abyss, beyond the gates of the City of Light and many more locations, situations, rituals, secret-services plots, dark spells.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that it has signed a co-publish agreement with Namco to bring Namco Museum 50th Anniversary on the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, GBA and PC to Europe.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCI confirmed today that several companies have expressed interest in a possible takeover, but gave no details. "The board notes today's press comment and confirms that it has received approaches from various parties which may or may not lead to an offer for the company," SCI said in a statement. The Daily Mail said SCI was a target for three firms: Midway and EA, and private equity firm Apax Partners. Earlier this year, SCI bought Lara Croft-owner Eidos for £74m. SCI now brands its games under the Eidos name. In lunchtime trade, SCI shares were up by 140.5 pence, or 29.4%, at 619p.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sailing simulation that lets you create your own tropical paradise and set sail. Marvel at the beauty of your creation and share it with friends. Race people from all over the world in online regattas, team or private races. Originally scheduled for October release, it has now been slightly pushed back to November 10.
by Judy on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games and Bethesda Softworks announced today that Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, a highly anticipated survival horror game for the Xbox, has shipped to retail stores in North America - just in time for Halloween. Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth will be shipping to European retail stores on October 28.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paraworld combines a setting never seen before with personalized unit management, it brings new life to the RTS genre. Modern elements blend with primeval conditions in a long forgotten, incredibly beautiful prehistoric world. Creatures long extinct come once more to life, a constant danger to anyone living in the area. Check out the freshly launched
official Paraworld website, or read more for a brand new trailer.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Extreme sports gamers will rock to four songs from Chinese punkers Brain Failure, currently on tour in the U.S. Amped 3 features the most authentic snowboarding gameplay with perfected controls and the elements of a true extreme sports sandbox.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ascaron is expanding into new business segments and is opening a new development studio in Potsdam. Within the next three years, up to eighty new jobs will be created there. Most of the employees will be directly involved with developing computer and video games.
Operation Flashpoint: Elite retains all the depth and immense content of the original and takes you right into the heart of a gripping Cold War conflict between NATO coalition forces and a renegade Soviet Red army faction. The game's intense campaigns and solo missions deliver deeply believable military situations and gives you complete freedom to handle any flashpoint on your own initiative.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2005 @ 3:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this sequel to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, the brothers travel back in time to retrieve Princess Peach, only to come face to face with baby versions of themselves, the princess and Bowser. Teaming up with their young selves will soon send Mario and Luigi on a quest of lunatic proportions as players must control both the adult AND baby versions of the Mushroom Kingdom heroes.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2005 @ 3:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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F.E.A.R. is an intense first person close-quarters combat experience with rich atmosphere and an engaging, paranormal horror storyline. As promised Vivendi has released the first patch for its just released FPS F.E.A.R. This patch unlocks the gore factor of the game through an activation button in the menu. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2005 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first-ever Battlefield console installment 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 Rainier on Oct. 22, 2005 @ 12:07 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 Most Wanted [PSP] - Trailer
- AND 1 Streetball - Trailer (4)
- HistWar: Les Grognards - Trailer #4
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...