by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 5:08 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 :
- Champions of Norrath: Return to Arms (PS2) - Trailer #2
- Shadow of Rome (PS2) - Trailer #7
- Fight Night Round 2 (PS2/Xbox) - Trailer #2
- The Punisher (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Trailer #6
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 2:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SCEA announced today that World Tour Soccer 2006 from 989 Sports will be available in stores this Spring, marking the fourth iteration of the critically acclaimed soccer franchise. Developed exclusively for the PS2, World Tour Soccer 2006 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.
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 11:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco announced today they have signed a deal with the Danish ITE, to bring two projects from the global HUGO franchise on the Game Boy Advance to the U.S. market this year. Working closely with ITE, Namco will deliver the addictive platforming/puzzle game HUGO: The Evil Mirror and the fast-paced kart racing title HUGO Bukkazoom for young gamers ages 12 and under.
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 10:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft has yet again released new patches for 1C Maddox's WW2 flight sim Pacific Fighters. This update brings your retail game to v3.04 (for both the standalone and merged installations) and corrects take off acceleration of the carrier based aircraft making it easier to take off with the fully loaded aircraft, tuned maximal speed of F2A and fixes various glitches on ATI cards. Read more for download links.
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 9:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While it was already revealed several days ago, Sony Online Entertainment today officially announced the forthcoming Adventure Packs for EverQuest II, a content release strategy intended to give players access to new content between traditional game expansions. The first Adventure Pack is scheduled for digital release in March 2005 for $4.99.
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment today announced the upcoming release of their first game for the Nintendo DS - World Championship Poker: Deluxe Series, with an MSRP of $29.99. WCP is currently available for the PS2, Xbox and GBA.
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In the first official Soldner addon, Soldner: Marine Corps, you will be faced with all new challenges on the virtual battleground. In Soldner you became familiar with land and air combat, various weapons and means of transportation, Soldner: Marine Corps adds a new playground to the mix, water. But that is not all, the Marine Corps will also have you face a totally different enemy, a total lack of waterm the desert. Read more for the first screens ...
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 8:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DreamCatcher Games today announced it will publish Domination, a 3D turn-based tactical strategy game previously known as Phantom Renaissance. Domination is slated for release during February in North America and during April in Europe. Read more for details and screens...
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 8:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment today announced the formation of Station Publishing, a new distribution label within the company. Station Publishing will focus on distributing interactive entertainment products licensed from external content providers for the PC and game console market. The first titles due from Station Publishing will be Turbine Entertainment Software's Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny and Asheron's Call 2: Legions.
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 1:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Swords of Destiny is an action-packed sword combat game from Marvelous Interactive, with hyper-active, high-flying battling focusing on air combat action (including "Sword Time" for intense juggling airborne combos.) Not much info is available, as for now this is a Japan only title, no details who might bring this to Europe or North America are available...
by Alicia on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 12:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Punisher finally makes his debut on the PS2, in an action-packed game that will test your wits and your reflexes. Play as classic anti-hero Frank Castle as you brutalize the seamy underbelly of New York, giving criminals their just desserts. With a host of guest stars and action ripped right from the pages of Marvel Comics, this game is a must-have for any Punisher fan.
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 8:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft has announced that its naval combat game Silent Hunter III has been delayed, luckily only a few weeks. "We are sorry to announce that Silent Hunter III has been postponed a couple of weeks in order to be polished and fine-tuned, the new release date is 17th March 2005. However, we do have a live chat scheduled for Tuesday 25th at 18:00 CET, server type: beyondIRC (irc.beyondirc.net), channel: #SH3." In 'Silent Hunter III' you take the role of the U-boat commander, seek your enemy with sonar and periscope, attack the enemy with torpedoes, destroy them with the deck gun, or command their crew to do the job.
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 8:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced the release of the highly anticipated title The Punisher for the PlayStation2, Xbox, and PC. The Punisher is based on Marvel's darkest antihero, a revenge-driven vigilante from the popular comic book series. Developed by THQ's Volition studio, The Punisher has shipped nationwide with a suggested retail price of $49.99 on console and $39.99 on PC.
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 4:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As we mentioned a few days ago, Valve announced it would release the official Counter-Strike Bot, as well as an updated version de_tides, rebuilt by Turtlerock Studios. True to their word, it is now available through steam, which also updates a few other maps and a few other tweaks. Read more for details ...
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 4:18 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 Jan. 17, 2005 @ 3:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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DreamCatcher Games today announced it has joined forces with MC2 to publish and distribute Obscure in North America. This Survival Horror game will be available for the PlayStation2, Xbox and PC, in March 2005.
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 12:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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"Stranger" is a real-time strategy game, with elements of role playing games set in a world, split in two parts, surface and a subterranean one, which are in a tenuous balance. 'Stranger' will also feature multiplayer although details beyond "The players may play on their own, or unite in teams" are a bit sktechy.
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 12:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After 2 months, 1.4 million mod profile visitors and 8,000 different voters,
the 2004 Golden Spanner Mod of the Year Awards have been decided, by the visitors and gamers who know best. As expected, Half-Life based mods polled well, although mods from over 10 other games also finished up top, a testament to the talent out there.
Head to the feature and read up on the top three mods from all gameplay styles (action, adventure, racing, etc.) and also the top three mods for each design area (best models, textures, maps, etc.)
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 11:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The add-on to the successful game Transport Giant takes you to the Earth's most fascinating and mysterious, but also most dangerous continent – Down under to Australia!
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCi Games Ltd. confirms that Roll Call is still in full production. Originally developed by Argonaut Games Plc for PS2 and Xbox, the game is now being developed by a newly formed company, Rocksteady Studios.
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios today announced the complete car roster for its highly anticipated and critically acclaimed driving simulator for Xbox, Forza Motorsport. Slated to hit store shelves this April, Forza Motorsport will debut with more than 230 cars from over 40 of the world's top car manufacturers for gamers to own, customize, upgrade and race.
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 2:12 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 new screens ...
by Judy on Jan. 16, 2005 @ 12:02 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 :
- Blitzkrieg 2 - Trailer
- Universal Combat: A World Apart - Trailer
by Judy on Jan. 16, 2005 @ 12:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a one-man army whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city's high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods reserved for those on the wrong side of the law. Check these 80+ new screens, and two in-game trailers ..
by Judy on Jan. 16, 2005 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Future Games, previously known for Black Mirror, is working on an all new horror/adventure game, Nibiru: Messenger of the Gods. You take on the role of Martin Holan, an Thechz archeologist working in France sent to investigate a newly found secret tunnel apparently made by Germans during the second World War. Nibiru is a 2D adventure featuring 80 locations, over 30 NPCs, and 50 pages of narrative (
thanks demonews.de).
