by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has announced nominees for the 5th annual Game Developers Choice Awards, the premier accolades for peer-recognition in the game industry. Recipients will be awarded on March 9, 2005 at a ceremony during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 12:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Stronghold 2 will bring the the castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS series to life in glorious 3D. Stronghold 2 will also offer players a "castle-life" campaign, enhanced multiplayer capability and a new, innovative and exciting single player campaign that will be revealed in the months ahead. Check out these new screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 12:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In TimeSplitters Future Perfect, Cortez - the hero from previous installments - returns with humanity on the brink of destruction. With the help of some familiar faces (some very familiar!) he must chase a mystery foe across different time periods to trace the origins of the TimeSplitters and save the day.
by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCEA announced today the signing of Manchester United and U.S. National Team goalkeeper, Tim Howard, to be the cover athlete for the upcoming release of World Tour Soccer 2006 for the PS2. Read more for details & screens...
by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Beta testing on The Matrix Online has been underway for some time in the US, but as the game is nearing its launch date, the development team is keen to get some Euro gamers on board. This is your chance to be among the first Europeans to get their hands on the scintillating continuation of the Matrix saga.
by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 8:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aurora Watching is a third person perspective stealth game taking place in the Arctic. During the mission, Sullivan faces many opponents, not all of whom are human and each of which can be defeated in many ways, Mini-games, puzzles, and hi-tech gadgets keep players excited from the very beginning to the end.
by Judy on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 11:43 a.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. 'Codename Panzers: Phase Two' sees the return of the Italian brothers Dario and Sergio, a deeper storyline (an unnamed 'world-famous author' has been hired to flesh it out), 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 ...
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is an eagerly anticipated first-person horror adventure based on the award winning RPG from Chaosium that in turn is based on the writings of the acclaimed American horror author H. P. Lovecraft...
Created by Texas-based Gearbox Software, Brothers in Arms is the most realistic and authentic WWII shooter ever. While other WWII games have sugarcoated the war experience, Brothers in Arms is based on a true story and will immerse gamers into the gritty, uncensored and emotionally-charged side of war.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you face intelligent enemies, wield a diversity of weapons, control machinery, in a team based story-driven single player game, and multiplayer with numerous modes.
Years have passed; violence and instability have started to beleaguer developed nations. People with crazed and distorted smiles are appearing throughout the world. Anyone with this "Heaven's Smile" becomes violent and begins attacking anybody within close proximity. Now these crazed soldiers have started to overthrow huge city governments and have even taken the life of Harman's beloved Suzy. It is up to the player to utilize the special powers that dwell within Harman's seven "partners" to assassinate the powerful underworld kingpin behind it all, Kun Lan.
Oblivion is the quintessential role-playing game for the next generation and another leap forward in gaming. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges.
In Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, the year is 2008. Citywide blackouts, stock exchange sabotage, electronic hijacking of national defense systems: This is information warfare. To prevent such attacks, operatives must infiltrate hostile territory and aggressively collect critical intelligence, getting closer than ever to enemy soldiers.
by Judy on Feb. 12, 2005 @ 1:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The latest Settlers game takes the franchise and pushes it to the next level with fully animated 3D technology and enhanced gameplay features,. The game will take the player to a medieval setting, to re-conquer the kingdom currently under the domination of an evil tyrant. While Heritage of Kings is not released yet in English territories, Blue Byte is already working on a "The Fog Realm" addon with new maps, new heroes, and editor.
by Judy on Feb. 12, 2005 @ 12:56 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 :
- Act of War - Trailer #2
- Wild Arms: the 4th Detonator - Trailer
- Mythic Blades - Trailer
by Judy on Feb. 12, 2005 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Samurai Western is the 3rd installment in the 'Way of the Samurai' series where your main character Kiryu Goujiro makes the trip from Japan to the US in search of his older brother. Goujiro, a young samurai, lives by the bushido code of honor and his belief that the Japanese sword is the strongest weapon in the world, which puts him against all odds versus gunslinging cowboys.
by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 3:12 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 :
- Close Combat: First to Fight - War Psychology Trailer
- NARC - Trailers (2)
- Star Wars: Republic Commando - Droids Trailer
by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 12:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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For super-powered heroes in the massively-multiplayer online game City of Heroes, NCsoft and Cryptic Studios are providing the perfect gift to give that special non-City of Heroes playing friend -- 14 free days of game play that can be given only as a gift to a would-be crime fighter buddy.
by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today, Ubisoft announced the creation of the Ubisoft Campus in Montreal, a training institute which will offer a series of college and university level training programs in the key video game development fields.
by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | 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 Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will offer a high adrenaline experience thanks to never seen before close range attacks, a totally open level design, a completely immersive and interactive environment, and challenging advanced AI. Check these 5 new screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 8:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Using a new graphics engine, Universal Combat: A World Apart brings tremendous improvements including new shader based lighting, glow and environment mapping, render paths; along with normal and bump mapping support for various high end assets. It will also offer high definition first-person character models, new first-person weapon models and classes such as machine guns, fixed gun turrets and several new combat weapons. This demo features four scenarios and primarily features space and planetary air combat.
by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 4:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced the June release of 'Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer.' Developed by Edinburgh-based VIS entertainment, 'Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer' is an action-adventure video game exclusive to the PS2.
by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cold Fear is the first action-horror title to be published under the Ubisoft brand and combines the popular elements of both action and horror releases, delivering an action-packed, tension-filled gaming experience. Today's developer diary covers 'Exocels' with contributions from DarkWorks' Claude Levastre (Lead programmer), and 'Directing the Fear' by Benoît Martinez (Computer Artist) and Lionel Barthélemy (Level Builder).
by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 12:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Worlds Apart Productions and Nayantara Studios announced today that Worlds Apart has acquired an exclusive license to administer, distribute and continue development of Star Chamber, Nayantara's critically acclaimed online trading card game. Worlds Apart has also hired Paul Dennen, Star Chamber's creator, as a designer and developer, both for ongoing Star Chamber expansion, and for new original content and titles.
