by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 1:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. Bethesda announced that the collector's edition will include enhanced outer slip packaging, bonus DVD, replica of ingame Septim coin, 112 page Pocket Guide to the Empire on Tamriel.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As the only game that offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience, Driver: Parallel Lines features an unfolding storyline of double crossing and revenge. Set in a photorealistic interpretation of New York City, players take on the role of a notorious 18 year old who, free from conscience and rules, is the most sought after driver-for-hire in town.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 11:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts you've been accepted into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even be running everything as the next, and most powerful, Don.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | 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 :
- Battle for Middle-Earth 2 - Trailer (6)
- PSI: Syberian Conflict - Trailer
- Trackmania Nations - Trailer #2
- GTR 2 - High Res Trailer
- Seed - Trailerpack
- Winter Sports [PS2/PC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 4:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 11:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment announced today that its has acquired SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs developer Zipper Interactive which now joins its newly formed global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios. This marks the second studio acquisition by SCE following Guerrilla B.V. in December 2005.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Announced earlier today, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos, developed by Black Hole Entertainment, is a revolutionary real-time strategy game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom today announced Street Fighter Alpha Anthology for the PS2, a compilation of the entire Street Fighter Alpha arcade series, including SF Alpha, SF Alpha 2, SF Alpha 2 Gold and SF Alpha 3 which have never before been available together in one package. As an added bonus, Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix is included which brings the total to five action packed games on one disc.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 10:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Become a motor racing master on the move as Codemasters announces Race Driver 2006 for the PS. The title, a massively expanded edition of the smash-hit European PSP system title TOCA Race Driver 2, will launch exclusively in North America in May.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 10:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Koei today announced the European release date for its fantasy RPG Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana in Europe, March 17th. The sixth instalment in this series is the first to be released in Europe giving gamers the opportunity to immerse themselves within a world of alchemy, monsters and the most incredibly extensive selections of items and item creating possibilities ever to appear in an RPG.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 9:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tourist Trophy offers players more than 80 licensed motorcycles to race in various game modes amongst more than 35 international courses. Featuring gameplay for up to two players, Tourist Trophy captures the fluid movement of man and machine like never before with game physics and graphics for an authentic true-to-life motorcycle riding simulation.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari and Marc Ecko today announced that Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure has gone gold and is on schedule to ship to stores nationwide on February 14 in North America and on February 17 in Europe.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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VU Games today announced that 50 Cent: Bulletproof has sold through more than one million units. In Bulletproof, 50 gets caught in a web of corruption, double-crosses and shady deals that lead him on a bloody path through New York's drug underworld.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 8:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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They Hunger: Lost Souls is a commercial game powered by Valve Software's Half-Life 2 Source engine. Based upon the highly popular They Hunger mod series, the upcoming title features a completely new horror-survival adventure.
by Matt Mefford on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 12:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers builds upon the ground-breaking, genre-blending game play of the original, integrating an all new robust multiplayer system, player-controlled coalition forces, mechanized units and enhanced character abilities and advanced enemy A.I.
by Bill Lange on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 12:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood builds upon the elements that have made Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 a runaway success by adding new features and game modes. Featuring a new single-player narrative, new multiplayer missions, an all-new cooperative-style game mode, and new weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 11:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Founder & CEO of Linden Lab, Philip Rosedale, and Jesper Juul, author of Half Real, will headline the Serious Games Summit (SGS), hosted by the 2006 Game Developers Conference (GDC). The GDC will dedicate two full days to the SGS, in an effort to advance and promote the use of video game technology in non-entertainment industries.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 7:18 p.m. PST | 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 :
- Full Auto [X360] - Weapons Trailer
- Sonic Riders [NGC/PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #7
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 3:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Half Life 2: Aftermath will pick up where the original left off and, as has been rumored for a while, will feature an all-new story line with the focus on Alyx, although not necessarily alongside Gordon Freeman. While no release date has been set, strong indications are that it may only be available through Valve's online delivery system, Steam.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 3:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Hot Shots, Dive Tackling, Wall Running, Dragon Punches, over-the-top mid-air volleys - all chainable tricks in HoopWorld. Developed by Streamline Studios, HoopWorld is a three-on-three multiplayer trick game that rewards gamers for playing competitively together.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Merscom today announced that Bode Miller Alpine Skiing has gone gold. This skiing sports game featuring 32 slopes across 18 world-famous venues is the only game featuring and endorsed by Olympic medallist and defending FIS World Cup champion Bode Miller.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 1:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced it has signed a worldwide licensing deal to develop and publish games based on the forthcoming teen spy movie Stormbreaker. Players embrace the role of Alex Rider to out-spy, outwit and out-cool evil in this thrilling action adventure. Featuring third-person stealth game play, fast-paced racing action, intense fighting and engaging, gadget-based mini-games, players can relive defining moments from the Stormbreaker movie and become the ultimate spy.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | 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. In case last week's 19 weren't enough, here's another batch...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 12:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Realscan 3D today announced the delivery of a scanned, animation-ready 3D model of Dwayne The Rock Johnson to Midway Games for its new video game Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run. The Rock is featured in the role of the game's lead character, Alex Decker.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After its success with GTR and GTR Legends, swedish developer SimBin and publisher 10Tacle are already hard at work on the sequel, GTR 2. Check out the new screens, and first ingame footage...
