by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G and Downhill - you've got to master all disciplines to win the great crystal trophy at the end of the season. It's your turn to earn the world's attention! The mountains are waiting for you, the speed is amazing - and the race feeling incredible!
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LMA Manager 2006 is a thorough evolution for the genre-leading series. Utilising a new game and database engine, a Transfer Market system with greater depth enabling more complex contract negotiations, and a detailed 3D match section, it's set to be the most powerful edition in the series.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blitzkrieg II sports a completely new engine taking WWII into full 3D where players can command famous aces and units, strategically plan battles in multiple theatres, choose their reinforcements and use a wide range of new unit types such as aircraft and ships. This hotfix allows access to the nival.net server which has just been optimized for even better performance.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The fourth game in the PC strategy series that has sold over five million copies, Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a bold step forward for the franchise, with spectacular new 3D graphics and all-new single and multiplayer content. Civilization IV will also set a new standard for user-modification, allowing gamers to create their own add-ons using the standard Python and XML scripting languages.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supremacy: Four Paths to Power is a unique turn based strategy game of interplanetary combat. The game casts the player in the role of one of four Commanding Officers, each with their own abilities and strategies to conquest of the galaxy! Black Hammer Game has released the first patch birnging your retail game to v1.006 and resolves all outstanding bugs, improves the AI, includes new space and ground map editors as well as five new maps.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games today announced that Conflict: Global Terror has shipped to retail stores in North America. The newest chapter in the widely popular Conflict series is now available for the PS2, Xbox, and PC.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Shadow of Aten is an action/thriller games where you embody a British ex-agent, Allam Scott, investigating the murder of a renowned British archaeologist in Cairo in the year 1936. The game is full of action and with a high cultural component developed in such an exciting time as the discovery of the pharaonic tombs.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Sacred: Underworld, players will be able to re-live the excitement of the entire original Sacred adventure with two new characters; alternatively, it will be possible to continue the thrilling story of the fantasy world of 'Ancaria' with existing characters. This new patch brings your German retail game to v2.25 and addresses a ton of gameplay issues, fixes multiplayer problems, game bugs and crashes.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Poker Tour will bring gamers the most exciting poker experience anywhere. Featuring the colorful commentary of Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten, the World Poker Tour video game also features the most elite poker professionals including Antonio "The Magician” Esfandiari, Erick Lundgren, Evenlyn Ng, Lyle Berman, Michael "the Grinder" Mizrachi, and Phil "Unabomber" Laak.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 1:40 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. Today we serve up a Q&A with lead AI and gameplay Matthew Clarke and animation director Wade Konowalchuk
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 1:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlegoat has released a new patch for its strategy game Supreme Ruler 2010. This update brings your retail game to v4.3.1 and adds a new mission, updates maps, adds new units & features, and the usual bug and crash fixes. Read more for download links.
by Alan Knight on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bomberman Hardball innovates on the brand's classic puzzle-based bombing action with new baseball, golf and tennis games each of which has single-player and multi-player modes. A new 'life' mode tied to the PS2 system clock provides a dynamic view of your character's day-to-day activities, and side challenges allow you to customize his or her appearance.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At a press event earlier tonight, NCsoft announced that customers will be able to subscribe to City of Villains and City of Heroes for the price of one. Subscribers to CoV and CoH will only need a single subscription fee of $14.99 per month to gain full access to both games.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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RCT 3: Wild combines thrilling coasters with extreme animal parks. This game is much more than an expansion with more coasters, new characters and gameplay additions that extend the RollerCoaster Tycoon experience. Dozens of new adrenalin pumping attractions and breathtaking rides will make fans roar with delight - it's an all-new spin on this popular franchise.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 12:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You are a proud pilot of the Official Glider League, able to hold your own in difficult fights, chases, "circuit fights," and XXL battles with up to eight players. Your way to to the top leads you through sewage shafts and a big temple area from ancient times. REVOgames has released a demo featuring one single-/multiplayer level allowing you to try out two gliders and all weapons.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 4:59 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 :
- FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup [X360] - Trailer
- Shrek SuperSlam - Trailer #3
- Conflict: Global Terror - AI Trailer
- Final Fantasy XI [X360] - X05 Trailer
- Full Auto [X360] - X05 Trailer
- MotoGP 2006 Ultimate Racing Technology [X360] - X05 Trailer
- Tomb Raider: Legend [X360] - Trailer
- Too Human [X360] - X05 Trailer
- Wolfschanze 1944 - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterdays story about
Amazon UK's listing for 3DRealms' long overdue FPS Duke Nukem Forever as shipping in December turned out to be untrue. 3DRealms's Joe Siegler
commented in the forum that "This issue is covered there. Nothing's new. If there was a new development along these lines, you wouldn't have to "find out" about it from an article at "The Inquirer" or at Amazon's UK site.'
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stoked Rider featuring Tommy Brunner' is an unique action-freesports game for PC, the first freeride snowboarding game inspired by Alaska's impressive peaks, presented in a unique 3D cellshaded graphical style. Tommy Brunner is one of the most experienced backcountry and big mountain snowboard riders in Europe, and has a string of horrifically impressive injuries to go with it, including a broken back!
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts and counsel representing a class of current and former computer graphic artists in Electronic Arts' California studios today announced a settlement agreement on claims for overtime compensation.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quazal announced today that JoWooD has chosen Quazal's online multiplayer middleware Rendez-Vous technology as the basis for three of their upcoming online games, SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars, The Guild 2 and Panzer Elite Action.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fireglow Games announces development of a new game of the MMORTS Stranger game series. It is not a direct sequel of the original Strange RTS storyline, but an evolution of the Stranger universe to a full-scale online project.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 11:23 a.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. With beautifully rendered graphics and voices and likeness from members of the show's cast, this thrilling third-person mystery/adventure game will have players feeling like they've stepped in an actual episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | 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. Each contestant in this international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 9:57 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.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stream Theory today announced that it has signed a worldwide content provider agreement with Hip Interactive Europe, giving Stream Theory the license to popular PC games including the recently released Stolen and CT Special Forces: Fire For Effect as well as the upcoming release Garfield: Saving Arlene.