by Rainier on July 4, 2005 @ 12:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legacy Interactive has released a new update patch for its TV Series based strategy game ER. This patch fixes several memory leaks, and addresses an issue where AMD Thunderbirds would lock crash on startup. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on July 4, 2005 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The series famous for relentless intensity is returning bigger, better looking and more frantic than ever before. Sam Stone is back to rescue the universe one bullet at a time against overwhelming hordes of time traveling enemies in Serious Sam 2. Built from the ground up with a completely new engine, Serious Sam 2 will be a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!
by Mark Crump on July 4, 2005 @ 1:38 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. A complement of heroes, both new and familiar, will be the players' alter egos in dozens of new missions as they attempt to lead their troops to victory.
by Thomas Wilde on July 3, 2005 @ 1:47 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. Company of Heroes' completely destructable environment means no two battles ever play out in the same way.
by Rainier on July 2, 2005 @ 3:21 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 July 2, 2005 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack adds nine all-new multiplayer maps, additional bonus content showcases previously unreleased footage including an animated feature highlighting an unseen battle in Old Mombasa and a mini documentary showcasing the creative process behind the new multiplayer maps. The map pack disc also contains the Halo 2 Auto Update, providing non-Live gamers with the ability to enjoy recent gameplay enhancements and improvements.
by Rainier on July 2, 2005 @ 2:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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IncaGold is pleased to announce that it has acquired European distribution rights to two racing titles from Hungarian developer & publisher 576 Media, 'Road to Fame' & 'Army Racer.'
by Rainier on July 2, 2005 @ 1:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Next week Valve plans to release the remade version of cs_assault to Counter-Strike: Source owners. If you don't currently own CS: Source, you can purchase it through Steam via any of the Half-Life 2 packages. Along with the release of cs_assault, a rebuilt version of the existing
Terrorist model will be icluded, and over the course of next few months models for both teams will get updated. If you're a MOD developer, or just someone who likes to keep an eye on the MOD community, head on over to the
Valve Developer Community launched earlier this week.
by Kris Graft on July 2, 2005 @ 2:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Pirates! you take the leading role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean trying to become the most revered and feared pirate in history - exploring high seas and exotic ports, overtaking enemies in fierce naval battles, engaging in duels and attempting to seize valuable booty.
by Judy on July 2, 2005 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Video game players may spend a lot of time on the couch, but when they're ready to go out they can find their keys quicker than the rest of us, a study suggests. Researchers found that gamers who devote much of their free time to this activity may be able to scan their environment and spot the target of their search more quickly than non-gamers can.
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 11:59 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 :
- Brian Lara International Cricket 2005 - Trailer #3
- Madden 2006 - Trailer #3
- Shattered Union - Intro Trailer
- Rainbow Six 4: Lockdown [PS2] - Multiplayer Trailer
- One Piece: Grand Battle [NGC] - Trailer #2
- Zatch Bell [NGC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 8:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFO: Aftershock follows directly from one of the endings of UFO: Aftermath, where the player agrees to hand over the Earth to the Alien scientists, who are trying to change the planet into a giant living organism. The Council of Earth and their followers take refuge on an orbiting satellite prepared for them by the aliens, but not all the survivors of the original invasion where re-located.
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 4:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Painkiller is a first-person horror shooter, designed to satisfy the gamer's hunger for intense, fast-paced action. You are Painkiller, a mercenary for hire, charged with cleaning out nests of the undead. But an unholy pact with a demon unknowingly puts you square in the middle of a fight for control of the underworld... with the future of humanity hanging in the balance.
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wizards of the Coast today announced that the ever-popular Mirage set will be re-introduced as a new expansion for Magic: The Gathering Online. Originally released in 1996, the Mirage card set consists of some of the most memorable cards in Mirage: The Gathering history and continues to be a fan favorite to this day. The Mirage expansion for MAGIC: The Gathering Online will release in December 2005.
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Donar Enterprises and Playlogic International announced today the closing of a share exchange transaction, all holders of ordinary shares of Playlogic exchanged their shares for Donar common stock. As a result, Playlogic has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Donar, and Playlogic's former shareholders now collectively own 21,836,924 shares of Donar common stock, representing 94.8% of Donar's outstanding shares.
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bet On Soldier is a first-person shooter which presents something considerably different in order to stand out from the crowd. With a corporation-takes-over-the-world-style plot, Bet On Soldier allows players to do exactly what it promises with its title - that is, bet on the outcome of encounters with specific enemies. Before entering battle, players can wager on which particular enemy soldiers they are going to kill.
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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IBM will receive $775 million in cash and $75 million in credit for software from Microsoft Corp. to settle claims that resulted from the federal government's antitrust case against Microsoft in the 1990s. U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson ruled in 2000 that Microsoft engaged in anticompetitive practice, and the judge's ruling cited IBM as a company that Microsoft had forced to "desist from certain technological innovations and business initiatives."
Read the full article here ...by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pro Cycling Manager will have more detailed animations, an experience system, stage editor and also several multiplayer modes. Cyanide Studio has released the first patch for its cycling manager bringing your retail game to v1.1r. This update patch adds tons improvements and fixes the menus, classifications, 3D, career, gameplay, AI, database and stages. etc. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 2:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monster Madness, under development by Artificial Studios in conjunction with Immersion Software & Graphics, is a 4-player cooperative online-enabled action game for the PC and Xbox 360. Check out this coop screen...
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 1:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Desert of Flames, the first retail expansion pack for EQ2, players will experience exciting gameplay-changing features and can explore never-before-seen areas filled with new quests, monsters, and loot. Desert of Flames is centered around the newly discovered, vibrantly colorful city of Maj'Dul.
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital Jesters has won the battle fought between rival games industry superpowers to win the race to sign Wallaroo Licensing Company's Crazy Frog icon. The firm has exclusive worldwide interactive entertainment rights across all formats, and will publish the first Crazy Frog games this November on PC and PS2.
by John Curtis on July 1, 2005 @ 12:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Have you been wanting a bit of humor in your RPGs lately? Look no farther than Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana. Featuring a light-hearted storyline, charming characters, and a complex gameplay engine, Atelier Iris is a gaming experience that's both retro and refreshingly unique. With its alchemy system, you'll do everything from summoning meteors to refining bread recipes.
by Rainier on June 30, 2005 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The
San Jose Mercury News is reporting that the FBI cracked down on piracy in an 11-nation sting operation hunting for copies of the latest Star Wars film and other movies, games and software programs, worth at least $50 million. FBI agents and investigators in the other nations conducted 90 searches starting Wednesday, arresting four people, seizing hundreds of computers and shutting down at least eight major online distribution servers for pirated works.
by Rainier on June 30, 2005 @ 4:17 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 :
- The Sims 2: Nightlife - Trailer
- Black & White 2 - Trailer #5
- City of Villains - Trailer #4
- Heroes of Might & Magic 5 - E3 demo Part 2
- Stubbs The Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 30, 2005 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Devil Kings is a fast-paced action game set against a backdrop of a warring nation as feudal lords battle for land and power. Choose from a selection of heroic warriors and utilize their unique combat abilities to fight on the battlefields and unify the country. Devil Kings possesses compelling gameplay that will have gamers unleashing a variety of devastating attacks to triumph over every enemy.
