by Alan Butterworth on May 13, 2006 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rush for Berlin is a tactical real time strategy game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, during 1944-45. The player's goal; to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union.
by Judy on May 12, 2006 @ 10:55 a.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:
- Gothic III - E3 2006 Trailer
- Battlestations Midway [X360/PC] - E3 2006 Trailer
- Killzone: Liberation [PSP] - E3 2006 Trailer
- Too Human [X360] - E3 2006 Trailer
- War Front: Turning Point - E3 2006 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday, the first victim of the newly enforced E3 dress code was asked to leave the convention. Although not affiliated with any game, booth or company, a lady dressed up as Wonder Woman was taken aside by security and asked to cover up and wear something else. Since the woman was just an attendee and did not bring any other attire, she was escorted off the premises. The E3 organization changed the dress code this year, and although it was lauded as "no more booth babes," the official stance is merely a strict banning of bikini outfits.
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from LucasArts' E3 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The oft-delayed Frame City Killer, which was originally supposed to be an Xbox 360 launch title, has officially been cancelled. The confirmation came from Namco Japan today, when asked why the game was absent from the E3 floor. An exact reason for the sudden termination was not given, but Namco wanted to express its continued support for the platform and said it is currently working on a new RPG. Frame City Killer was to be the first Unreal Engine 3 title handled by a Japanese developer.
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 8:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bright, refreshing and compulsive, LocoRoco plunges you into a colourful world where jelly-like creatures sing, roll and bounce their way through levels to reach their goals. Game director Tsutomu Kouno tells us more about the game, and how it all began on a train journey…
by Hugh McHarg on May 12, 2006 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Company of Heroes gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic battlefield ever seen in a game.
by Geson Hatchett on May 12, 2006 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero II is the follow-up to 2005's award-winning Guitar Hero and will offer a new track list, new venues, and more features and multiplayer modes.
Set in the 23rd Century, Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. The sport is called Inertia and it's one that offers a heady mix of speed, combat and real world environments that can be used to make your victory and break your opponents.
by Hugh McHarg on May 12, 2006 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supreme Commander features a riveting, action-packed storyline, ground-breaking gameplay and genre-defining online multiplayer battles. In the 37th Century, the galaxy is torn apart by three rival factions, each vying to eradicate its enemies from the universe, end the Infinite War and become the reigning power supreme.
by Rainier on May 11, 2006 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In GRAW you command the Ghosts and Special Forces 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. Ubisoft has released a new patch bringing your retail/download version to v1.6 and addressing bugs and crashes.
by Rainier on May 11, 2006 @ 5:09 a.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:
- Star Wars Empire at War: Forces of Corruption - E3 2006 Trailer
- Dark Messiah of Might & Magic - E3 2006 Trailer
- Enemy Territory: Quake Wars - E3 2006 Trailer
- Splinter Cell Double Agent - E3 2006 Trailer
- Crysis - E3 2006 Trailer
- Metal Combat - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 11, 2006 @ 4:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Playlogic's E3 2006 lineup:
by Alicia on May 11, 2006 @ 2:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by former Street Fighter II producer Noritaka Funamizu’s new studio, Crafts & Meister, Super DBZ promises fans and gamers incredible on-screen damage and an abundance of intense combos.
by Rainier on May 11, 2006 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NIS America announced that it is bringing Banpresto's PS2 exclusive sim RPG, Ar tonelico, to North America, marking a new approach to the RPG genre by seamlessly combining simulation with role-playing.
by Rainier on May 11, 2006 @ 1:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with SNK Playmore, in which each company will exchange IP rights to produce new games for their respective markets, giving NCsoft sole worldwide publishing rights to future PC online game titles developed by SNKP. NCsoft will also be able to use SNKP’s IP rights in its game titles, while enabling SNK to adopt NCsoft’s IP rights in producing and marketing products on game consoles and pachinko slots.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is the exciting new expansion to Blizzard's massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It expands the game by tremendous bounds, adding new races, quest, lands, Battlegrounds, professions and items, raising the level cap to 70, and more.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 11:59 a.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:
- GTR 2 - Trailer #2
- Elveon [X360/PC] - E3 2006 Trailer
- Haze - E3 2006 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from CDV's E3 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DarkStar One delivers fast-paced action within a vast and authentic universe, spectacular graphics, freedom of choice, a gripping story and the power to save the federal galaxy from its nemesis! This massive demo lets you play for a full hours.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 7:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe has renounced the leisurely lifestyle of the retiree for a return to the video game industry. Created with Wegrzyn, Sam Suede: Undercover Exposure is an action comedy game set in a sunny, tropical locale with a story that incorporates Lowe’s incomparable sense of humor with puzzle, stealth and action gameplay elements.
by Judy on May 10, 2006 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Neverwinter Nights 2 will feature more than 10 new companions that players will encounter, taking advantage of the game's influence system, which will alter the player's alignment and the world's reaction to the player, based upon their actions and choices.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in the ultimate online strategic shooter. Featuring strategic team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime combat missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Microsoft's E3 2006 lineup:
by Inexhist on May 10, 2006 @ 2:15 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.