by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports today announced that Torino 2006: The Official Video Game of the XX Olympic Winter Games is available now at retail stores across North America, and will be available at retail stores in Europe on January 27th.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FUEL is the motor-head's action-thinking, vehicular marathon. In this adrenaline filled, present-day racing game you choose between one of eight characters, adapting your game play to their unique strengths and weaknesses.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami today announced a three-year partnership with the State of West Virginia that will help the state's public school students get in shape while also having fun. Through the program, all 765 West Virginia public schools will be adding the excitement of DDR to their physical education or health related curriculum based program within the next two years.
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 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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You are Sergeant First-Class Jack Kellar, seasoned veteran of the US military and a leader of a BLACK ops team. Your squad have been sent into the heart of Eastern Europe on a dangerous mission, drawn in to the midst of a relentless combat zone to bring in a traitor.
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 @ 2:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 2:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Task Force 121 is a covert unit comprised of Navy Seals, Green Berets, Army Rangers and USMC Recon personel. Now you have the chance to join this elite force as they do battle against the Marxist rebels who threaten to damage U.S. interests.
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 Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 12:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Urban Chaos : Riot Response, previously known as Roll Call and Zero Tolerance: City Under Fire, is an FPS that lets you play as Nick Mason, a member of the newly formed G18 Counter Gang Division; an elite enforcement unit granted special emergency powers over all other public services and tasked with securing the city and its citizens at all cost.
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 @ 3:04 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 Rainier on Jan. 22, 2006 @ 1:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jacked is a high speed, street bike race game, with a difference! Forget everything you thought you knew about motorbike racing games because Jacked revs up your adrenaline to 100% and delivers a powerful racing game with a punch.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2006 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Things have been rather quiet since the
JoWood/Perception lovers' quarrel, but reliable sources inside Perception say that the title has been cancelled for all SKUs, and the dev team has been let go. The Aussie developer was looking for a new publisher and needed MGM's assistance, which it did not receive. Perception put a January cut-off date on the request, which is about to expire, and the cancellation is due to be officially announced next week. A petition has been started,
sign it by going here...
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 11:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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ActiveXbox claims to have received confirmation from Microsoft that there will be no more backwards compatibility updates through Xbox Live allowing you to play Xbox titles on the new Xbox 360, until at least March. "This will come as a disappointment to many new Xbox 360 users, not only because the lack of new 360 titles but also any new plain Xbox titles they may like the look of (Black for example) will not work on their shiny new 360. It is no wonder less Xbox games are being sold now."
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 5:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic Riders integrates extreme sports, high-speed racing and head-to-head battles, and offers a new racing experience with Sonic. Sonic Riders is slated to ship in March 2006.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 2:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 2 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel. Today's article highlights the locations, and the reason why those were picked, illustrated by new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2006 @ 12:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TimeShift is an innovative FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes, is in development by Saber Interactive. TimeShift will leverage first-of-its-kind gameplay abilities and functionality, the latest graphics technology, and high production values to create a truly unique action game experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2006 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA announced today that its college baseball game MVP 06 NCAA Baseball has shipped to retailers, celebrating everything that makes NCAA baseball unique -- aluminum bats, dugout clearing homeruns, relentless hustle and stadiums filled with passionate fans and school spirit.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2006 @ 4:25 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 Thomas Wilde on Jan. 18, 2006 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Samurai Shodown series has also been known for its willingness to tinker with its unique fighting system, and has resulted in a number of changes over the years. This installment is no different and offers several new features for the dedicated player. Characters can meditate in the heat of battle to affect their stats, and even slow down time for their opponent. Old faithfuls return, and talented gamers can throw their weapons down and fight unarmed.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 6:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Previously available on the PSP, Activision and Blade Interactive are bringing The Hustle: Detroit Streets to PS2 and Xbox on February 22nd. In The Hustle: Detroit Streets you are an unknown pool player, down on luck and out of money, and you must make a name for yourself by becoming the top player in the city by racking up points and earning cash.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 4:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rugby 06 will challenge gamers to compete in a host of the World's most prestigious rugby competitions including the Six Nations, Lions Tour, Tri Nations, Guinness Premiership and the Super 14.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 4:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MVP 06 NCAA Baseball is being produced by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., and will celebrate everything that makes NCAA baseball unique -- aluminum bats, intense action, and stadiums filled with school spirit and packed with passionate fans.