by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 2:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Famed developer John Romero sort of vanished the past few month after his
quiet departure from Midway, where he was working on Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows. Not until several weeks after the fact did it become known that he had left, and hasn't been heard from since. Today Romero posted a small update in
his personal blog, stating that he is "co-founder of a new game company in the bay area and am much better off in many ways than I was at Midway." No name for the new development studio was given, nor for the new project that Romero is working on, except "When news of my new game somehow gets out, I think everyone will be a bit shocked." To be continued ...
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The story of GTA: Liberty City Stories takes place 3 years before the events of Grand Theft Auto 3 and we find that our main character Toni Cipriani has returned from laying low for the past 4 years after taking out a rival mob boss for the Leone crime family. Having welcomed him back with open arms, the Don Salvatore Leone is putting Toni to back work under the watchful eye of Vincenzo Cilli, one of his most trusted capo’s.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Command your fate and embark on a journey to the wondrous land of Albion in Fable: The Lost Chapters for Windows, now shipping to stores! Lionhead Studios' fantasy RPG takes players on a wild adventure filled with ferocious monsters, dazzling magic and captivating lore, where every action has a consequence and a lone individual will determine the future of Albion!
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week rumors went wild that 2K Games informed us that the eagerly anticipated Serious Sam 2 demo will be released tomorrow morning at 10AM EDT (7am PST). The single/multiplayer demo will feature the complete Seriousopolis Uptown level, playable over LAN and co-op with up to four people, all weapons included and will also have one of the vehicles. Of course we will have the demo available on our fileserver network at the aforementioned time.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that Marvel Nemesis: Rise of The Imperfects has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Take control of more than 17 fighters including popular Super Heroes from the Marvel Universe as well as a new set of characters called The Imperfects, as they battle in highly destructible environments to determine who among them is the most powerful.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Far Cry Instincts is a technically advanced gaming experience built from the ground up using the kind of cutting-edge technology that Far Cry fans will recognize from the PC title. Far Cry Instincts will ship to retail on September 27. Read more for new screens & trailer ...
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco today confirmed that it has signed an agreement wtth EA Europe to co-publish the PAL version of Frame City Killer. Frame City Killer is a next generation action game for the Xbox 360, featuring detailed graphics powered by the Unreal Engine 3 and immersive, non-linear gameplay, Frame City Killer is set to deliver an intense gaming experience early in 2006.
Through stylized Mexican neighborhoods and jungle hideouts to the swanky Californian coast, Total Overdose is an over-the-top, adrenalin-fuelled, free-style action, 3rd person cinematic adventure with a strong whiff of tequila. Crash cars, steal hats, shoot bad guys with style, jump bikes, fight in the street, meet girls, shoot more bad guys, find your father's killer, hot-wire tractors, eat Burritos, catch planes, drink tequila; the Mexican heat can make people do the strangest things.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 7:19 p.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 19, 2005 @ 5:49 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 :
- Ultimate Spider-Man - Duality Trailer
- Officers - Trailer
- Call of Duty 2 [X360] - Trailer
- Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 19, 2005 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes raises the intensity of the fast-paced action-strategy game with improved epic battles; new characters, environments, units; and new multiplayer options for waging war.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 12:34 p.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. The Suffering: Ties That Bind has gone gold and will ship to stores for the PS2, Xbox, and for PC on Monday, Sept. 26.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate PunkBuster Anti-Cheat software into the highly anticipated multiplayer component of QUAKE 4, currently being developed by Raven Software and executive produced by id Software. PunkBuster Anti-Cheat features will be available "out-of-the-box" with the retail release of the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 8:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codename: Panzers, Phase Two will bring armchair generals to the war-torn battlefields of Africa, Southern Europe and the Balkans where they will fight as the Anglo-American Allies, the German-Italian Axis or the Yugoslavian resistance. This demo was previously only available as covermount and features the Tunis mission.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SSX On Tour features all-new player customization that gives you the chance to join The Tour. SSX On Tour is packed with all-new highly detailed tracks, new stylish player customization options, new monster tricks, and multiplayer options.
by Geson Hatchett on Sept. 18, 2005 @ 12:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this next chapter of Ty, players will embark on a series of missions and challenges filled with new and upgraded weapons and vehicles. Like its predecessors, TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3 will feature a unique array of interesting native animals inspired by the Australian Outback.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2005 @ 3:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital announced today it is currently working on another racing game for the PS2. Tourist Trophy will be the real riding simulator as its subtitle implies and will try to compete with other motorcycle franchises such as the MotoGP series. TT will features fully customizable bikes from the 80s and 90s, with models from top brands such as Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki etc. While details are still slim, Tourist Trophy is scheduled for release in Japan early 2006. Read more for the first trailer...
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2005 @ 1:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War is situated 15 years before Ace Combat 5 and has you follow the adventures of Seifer and Bigsy, two mercenary ace pilots who have been called upon by the Ustio government to defend against enemy attacks. Team tactics are once again important, as you rely on your wingman's comments to successfully complete missions. ACZero will feature various new planes such as the F/A-18C, F-15C, J35J or the Typhoon.
by Keith Durocher on Sept. 17, 2005 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As additional story and side quests await in Fable: The Lost Chapters, so too does the path of righteousness, as well as the life of evil. With every choice, a character transforms into a reflection of his actions and decisions. There are new quests to conquer, areas to explore, creatures to slay and story elements to discover.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 9:49 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 :
- Diplomacy - Trailer
- Frame City Killer -[X360] - TGS 05 Trailer
- From Russia With Love - Trailer
- Metal Gear Ac!d 2 - TGS 05 Trailer
- The Movies [Xbox/PC] - Cinema Verite Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 7:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In NBA 2K6 ballers achieve NBA superstar status with the new 24/7 mode, where created players now participate in training camps, competitions and even land endorsement deals. Players elevate their game by utilizing the innovative V.I.P. System to challenge profiles of friends and other NBA 2K6 gamers across the country that match their gameplay tendencies down to the most minute detail.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 6:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lumines creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi has unveiled his newest PSP creation, Every Extend Extra. As with most of his other titles gameplay and music are closely intertwined and are equally important in the game experience. E3 is a mix between shoot'm up and strategy, as you have to provoke chain reactions by avoiding enemy fire. Not too many details were disclosed yet, but Every Extend Extra is expected in Japanese stores January 2006, so more will be revealed in the near future.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NIS America Inc. announced localization of Gust's Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana 2, sequel to the popular role-playing game, scheduled for release in spring 2006. Building on the highly praised system of its predecessor, Atelier Iris 2 takes synthesizing to a new level, with new game play, features, and improved graphics.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While specific details are still somewhat sketchy, Konami did finally unveil the first details. As you can see from the screens and trailer, Snake is much older than any of the previous titles, and the events in MGS 4 take places several years after Metal Gear Solid 2. More details surely to be released shortly, in the meantime, check out the awesome media...
