by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2005 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Founded by 3 key development staff from Climax Online with over 20 years experience in the creation of console and Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) Games, newly formed Monumental Games are currently working on a brand new MMO and looking for licensees for their MMO middleware called TitanAT.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2005 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monster Madness is a four-player cooperative online-enabled action game for the Xbox 360 and PC. Mix local and online players as you try to survive the monsters' invasion. Each player character has unique items and affects how the story plays out. If you haven't yet, also check out our Monster Madness hands on preview...
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2005 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | 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. With such favorite elements and major improvements, PoP The Two Thrones is poised to take the action-adventure gaming experience to a new level. Ubisoft answers a few quick questions about the chariot racing ...
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2005 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metro 3D and developer Data Design Interactive are pleased to announce the release of a brand new character from its Myth Makers franchise in the guise of Barry Hatter for Playstation2.
by Evan Kaigle on Oct. 22, 2005 @ 12:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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RPG Maker 3 features an easy-to-use toolset and transforms 2D instruction into 3D worlds allowing you to produce exciting and enchanting games. It's storytelling at its best. Choose your characters, worlds, items, landscapes, add a script and more. In no time, you are enjoying a "custom title" created by yours truly.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 4:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Music distributor Handleman today announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire multiplatform video game distributor Crave Entertainment Group. The transaction, which is expected to close in the next 45 days, is subject to regulatory approvals, the obtaining of adequate financing and other customary closing conditions.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 3:41 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 :
- Gears of War [X360] - X05 Trailer
- Aeon Flux [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #2
- Vietcong 2 - Trailer
- NFL Head Coach [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer
- Shadowgrounds - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Law & Order: Criminal Intent, players scour the crime scenes for evidence, interview witnesses and interrogate suspects in hopes of tracking down the elusive killers. Legacy Interactive has released a playable demo allowing you to check out an intro sequence and solve one of the full game's four murder cases, playable as detective Robert Goren (
thanks DemoNews). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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This patch will upgrade the Nadeo's TrackMania: Power Up! edition to the new TrackMania Original version, allowing you to experience the game with a new graphics engine, new modes, multiplayer and plenty more. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda Game Studios announced today that Jeremy Soule, the award-winning composer who has been called “gaming’s greatest musician,” will create the soundtrack for its role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | 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, each with its own exciting demo mission. This v1.2 update includes both technical and graphical enhancements.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code is the next game in the Untold Legends series following the top- selling Brotherhood of the Blade. The Warrior's Code is an entirely new RPG, as compared to its predecessor, with an evolutionary interactive combat engine, new 3D enhanced graphics, special effects and lighting.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors 4 Hyper is a first for the series and will see the spectacular massed battles that the Dynasty Warriors games are famed for brought to a whole new audience. Striking visual, twice as many characters on screen, double the draw distance of previous versions, anti aliasing, texture filtering, dynamic shadows and much improved enemy AI.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pro Evolution Soccer 5 will feature the utter realism, intuitive play and fast-paced action of the ever-popular series. The PSP version will also be almost identical in terms of available clubs and international sides, with 57 national sides lining up alongside 136 club teams.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 8:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v1.8 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The fourth title in the series of turn based strategy games, Sid Meier's Civilization IV expands on the beloved gameplay of its predecessors with countless new gameplay changes and improvements, including religion, great people and for the first time in the Civilization series, a full 3D engine.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that it has signed a deal with Digital Jesters to distribute Crazy Frog Racer in UK, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand and the export territories. Crazy Frog Racer is a high-speed, high-octane Wacky Races style game.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 1:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In mid April, 2005, a group of game development professionals from Sony Computer Entertainment America formed a new independent game development company, MACHINE Union. Located south of downtown San Diego, Machine, will focus their efforts towards next generation console game development.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2005 @ 9:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War will challenge players to develop their high-flying reputations while facing off against rival pilots in white-knuckled dog fights. Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2005 @ 9:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- 6GUN - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2005 @ 7:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MLB 2006 was used to simulate the 2005 MLB World Series and predicted that the Chicago White Sox will beat the Houston Astros 4 games to 2. The White Sox are to become the 2005 World Series Champion ending a 46 year drought. Paul Konerko is predicted to be the 2005 MLB World Series MVP by going 13 for 26 with 2 homeruns and 6 RBI.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2005 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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CustomPlay Golf is the first game to focus on creating and playing your own golf course. Fusion Labs has released yet another updated demo, this time allowing you to take your swing online and compete with others over the internet. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2005 @ 4:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trackmania Sunrise is getting a free downloadable expansion pack dubbed Trackmania Sunrise eXtreme, featuring new and more insane tracks than ever before. Read more for some new screens or check the in-game footage trailer...
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2005 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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True Crime: New York City will follow another policeman through the meticulously re-created streets of a real-life metropolitan area. However, instead of the wisecracking LAPD detective Nick Kang, gamers will now play as Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD officer.