by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 11:59 p.m. PST | 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 :
- Battlefield 2 - Trailer #8
- Splinter Cell Chaos Theory - Trailer #13
- SWAT 4 - Trailer
- Fight Night Round 2 - Trailer #5
- Red Shark 2 - Trailer
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 11:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Matrix Games announced today that they have signed Koios Works’ latest title in the Tin Soldiers series, Julius Caesar. Using the same general play style of Tin Soldiers: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar makes massive improvements to the graphical engine along with numerous game changes to correctly mimic the change in armies and army tactics for the time period.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 5:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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S2 will significantly improve the game - important features have been added. For example, dynamic camber (improved simulation of suspension and different suspension types), highly detailed tyre physics and a damage model have been introduced. Also the additional content in S2 should be noted - where S1 mostly contains the 'medium' fast cars and tracks, S2 introduces several 'fast' classes (and 'slow').
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 2:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring 128 club teams, 86 international teams, nine international classic teams from the past, nine classic club teams from the past, seven league all-star teams, six international super teams and eight different stadiums, World Tour Soccer for the PSP provides gamers with the ultimate soccer experience.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bringing its heritage of being the definitive cricket game series, Brian Lara International Cricket comes ten years after Codemasters launched the original Brian Lara game and over five years since the series appeared on any platform. Brian Lara returns to game screens this summer in Brian Lara International Cricket for PS2, Xbox and PC.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NIS America Inc. announced today its plans to release Makai Kingdom for the PS2, and is scheduled for July 2005. Makai Kingdom is an RPG on which you take on the role of Lord Zetta to command an army of determined fighters to reclaim what has righteously been his, the netherworld. Battle enemies ranging from vicious demons to determined soldiers with both modern and ancient warfare, slash your enemies with the good old broadsword or blast your way through with the deadly rocket launcher; the choices are yours.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After much secrecy and the successful dodging of various infiltration attempts, developer and publisher Paradox Interactive finally revealed today that their next title under development is Diplomacy! Hailed as one of the best board games in the world, Diplomacy is being developed on a new engine that will cater for classical board game features as well as new fresh ideas based on the approved game design.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 9:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCEA announced today the North American launch details for its highly anticipated PSP. Available through retail outlets on March 24, the company continues its consumer-centric legacy with the release of the PSP Value Pack for a suggested retail price of $249.99 U.S./$299.99 CND. REad more for details and list of PSP launch titles
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 8:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA announced today that NASCAR SimRacing, will feature NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series star Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge. In addition to being both cover athlete and spokesperson for the franchise, Newman also worked extensively with the game development team to produce the most realistic NASCAR PC simulation to date.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 8:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Adventure Company today announced And Then There Were None as the first title in a series of games based on the books from legendary mystery author, Agatha Christie. AWE Games has been signed to recreate the rich storyline and characters from this best-selling novel.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 5:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games today announced a co-publishing agreement between Take-Two and Bethesda Softworks, granting Take-Two co-publishing, sales and distribution rights to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. 2K Games has also signed an agreement to co-publish Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World Snooker Championship 2005 offers gamers the ultimate simulation of the beloved game. As you might expect, this game has all the big names, but this time there's simply a lot more than any snooker game gone before. More features, options, game modes and faces to make this the ultimate must have snooker title for any serious fan. Check out 100+ screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 4:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA and Viacom are working on a videogame based on The Godfather fiction putting gamers at the center of the action in one of history's most revered masterpieces. The book by Mario Puzo and classic film by Paramount Pictures serve as inspiration for the game as gamers will join the Corleone family and earn respect through loyalty and fear as they rise through the ranks to become Don in a living 1945-1955 New York.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 4:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week it was revealed that EA's Tiburon studio was working on a "non sports" product, and today it was revealed through
the EA job page that EA-Tiburon has taken on a 3rd Person Action Title... SUPERMAN! Best known for delivering AAA sports games such as: Madden Football, NFL STREET, NCAA Football, and NASCAR racing, Tiburon is now expanding it's suite of products to include a huge movie licensed, 3rd Person Action title.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In this new episode, you lead Team Rainbow, the world's most elite counter-terrorist unit, as they are called into action and unfamiliar territory to battle a bioterrorist threat. Stakes escalate as they are personally targeted by an evil terrorist organization. Used to protecting the lives of others, Team Rainbow must now embark on a mission to fight and save some of their own.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 3:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Live fastballs, suicide squeezes, grass-staining dives, seventh-inning stretches, walk-off homeruns, peanuts and hotdogs… these are just some of the things that make the sport of baseball America’s favorite pastime. The victory of a baseball game can depend on the walk-off homerun in the ninth inning or a simple second base steal.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on an updated version of the same engine technology used in Bungie's first person shooter Halo, Rebel Without a Pulse puts players in control of a wisecracking zombie named Stubbs, "who takes on an ultra-modern city of the future using nothing but his own carcass and the weapons of his possessed enemies." The game is rife with tongue-in-cheek humor, a strong storyline and innovative combat techniques. Aspyr sent out a pre-canned Q&A with Wideload Games' Alex Seropian.
by Agustin on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 2:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, fans follow the Baudelaire orphans as their luck goes from awfully bad to incredibly worse. Based on the popular book series and the upcoming movie starring Jim Carrey, this treacherous tale allows players to experience the eccentric adventures of Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 2:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that it has completed its previously announced purchase of 3,497,049 shares of Ubisoft Entertainment S.A. from Talpa Beheer B.V. for a purchase price of 19.69 Euros per share.
by Judy on Feb. 2, 2005 @ 5:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The development team of Star Wars Galaxies announced the launch of the Veteran Player Reward Program! Players of the game will be rewarded on their three month, six month and 12 month anniversaries with their choice of various very cool and impossible to get any other way in-game items. Starting next week, when a three month veteran player next logs in, they will have the opportunity to choose from a number of items, including a useful reward like a self-powered harvester or a fun item like a R2 droid miniature replica collectible.
by Judy on Feb. 2, 2005 @ 5:12 p.m. PST | 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 :
- Trackmania Sunrise - Trailer #3
- Timesplitters Future Perfect - Trailer #5
- Cold Fear - Trailer
by Judy on Feb. 2, 2005 @ 4:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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According to
CGOnline Relic Entertainment founder Alex Garden has left the company. Relic was acquired by THQ last year, and a statement issued by the publisher said that Garden "wrapped up his projects for us, including facilitating the transition through the Relic acquisition, and is now focusing on projects apart from THQ."
by Judy on Feb. 2, 2005 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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CDV has released more info for Stormregion's Codename Panzers: Phase Two, which is expected spring 2005. Panzers: Phase Two sees the return of the Italian brothers Dario and Sergio, a deeper storyline, most of the Axis campaign will take place in Africa, with the Allies residing in Italy. Whoever finishes both campaigns gets to enjoy a bonus campaign in Yugoslavia. Read more for some new screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 2, 2005 @ 2:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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World Tour Soccer 2006, developed exclusively for the PS2 by 989 Sports, features an unprecedented line-up of teams and players from around the globe in order to bring the excitement of the world's most popular sport to the forefront for gamers and soccer fans alike. Read more for 20+ new screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 2, 2005 @ 8:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today the February 22, 2005 North American release of Gran Turismo 4, available exclusively for the PlayStation 2.