by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2005 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway today announced that it has shipped Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows across North America. Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows is the fusion of fantasy fighting action with the strategy of user-friendly RPG elements , providing gamers a deep, engaging gameplay experience complete with solo play, co-op and an online community.
by Chad on Dec. 12, 2005 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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James Bond 007: From Russia With Love will be the first game to put players in the universe of the classic James Bond films. Set in the original 60’s Bond era, the game features movie-based missions as well as original, action-intensive sequences, a broad and deep variety of gameplay, fully-integrated vehicles, social multiplayer experiences, gorgeous women, and classic, upgradeable weapons and gadgetry with modern mechanics.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2005 @ 2:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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If you were amongst the tons of people who pre-ordered their Xbox 360 Ultimate Bundle on Amazon.com two months prior to its launch, you probably received some bad news, your order got cancelled. Amazon came to the conclusion that none of their sources could actually provide them with the materials they promoted in said bundle. Read more for details ..
Through stylized Mexican neighborhoods and jungle hideouts to the swanky Californian coast, Total Overdose is an over-the-top, adrenaline-fueled, free-style action, 3rd person cinematic adventure with a strong whiff of tequila. Crash cars, steal hats, shoot bad guys with style, jump bikes, fight in the street, meet girls, shoot more bad guys, find your father's killer, hot-wire tractors, catch planes, drink tequila; the Mexican heat can make people do the strangest things.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 8:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time since the Xbox 360 launch Microsoft updated its
list of backwards compatible Xbox titles, adding Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon franchises to the list, eight titles in total. Unfortunately the joy was short lived as shortly thereafter, it was pulled again due to actually making other titles not work anymore, one of those being Halo 2. The new update apparently made the game only playable in 4x3 dimensions, and not the 16x9 format used by HD TVs, while also the graphics became distorted. Microsoft was made aware, pulled the new update for its emulator and a new version should be available shortly.
UPDATE : Microsoft has released a working patch which is now available through Xbox Live
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 8:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MVP 06 NCAA Baseball is being produced by Electronic Arts 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.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 5:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos in conjunction with Highway 1 Productions, takes an unrelenting look at urban street crime in its upcoming action video game 25 To Life. 25 To Life is being developed by Avalanche Software and will be available for PS2, Xbox and PC. Read more for new screens..
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set within Capcom's Final Fight universe, this mission-based action game calls for players to use their street smarts and powerful fighting skills to survive the back alleys of Metro City. Classic Capcom fighting action, expansive 3D environments, and diverse gameplay await those when Final Fight: Streetwise is released this winter.
by Eric on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 12:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Duty 2 is an all new epic title which delivers an unparalleled portrayal of the chaos and intensity that was World War II. CoD 2 is powered by a proprietary new engine featuring striking new visuals, advanced A.I. technology, the most realistic squad combat and explosive action in new historic campaigns.
by Hugh McHarg on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 12:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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L.A. Rush recreates a living, breathing go anywhere Los Angeles with highly destructible environments, players will be able to explore Los Angeles by day or by night from Compton, to LAX, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the beaches of Santa Monica.
by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2005 @ 10:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As the Xbox 360 continues to sell out of stores across the nation, buyers are turning to eBay in an effort to get their hands on the latest craze. In fact, the first week after its launch (Nov 22nd - 28th) Xboxs were selling at an unbelievable rate of 1 every 13 seconds during peak times. Based on Terapeak analysis of eBay data, over $23 million worth of Microsoft Xbox 360s were sold in the first week.
by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2005 @ 1:24 p.m. PST | 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. DreamCatcher Games today launched the official
Painkiller: Hell Wars website, where gamers will get a chance to taste the mayhem with game trailers, screenshots and the chance to view the rogue's gallery of monsters that they will encounter when the game ships.
by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2005 @ 8:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The acclaimed TOCA series will return with every element of motorsport for real in TOCA Race Driver 3. Race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motorsports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation.
by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2005 @ 8:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MVP 06 NCAA Baseball heralds in the new season with the ping of the aluminum bat, the roar of the crowd and an electrifying in-game soundtrack provided exclusively by Victory Records. MVP 06 NCAA Baseball features intense action, stadiums filled with school spirit and 10 hot rock tracks that intensify the attitude and authenticity of college sports in the game.
by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2005 @ 4:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Two of the UK's most innovative independent developers, Stainless Games and Pompom Software, announce the release of their new Next Generation titles, Crystal Quest and Mutant Storm Reloaded on Xbox 360 Live Arcade. Both titles are premier examples of the 'Modern Retro', being high-end remixes of classic styles of gameplay.
With over 50 songs, including all-new classic favorites and current smash hits, the fourth release in the incredibly popular series contains the largest library of music ever released in a Karaoke Revolution game.
by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2005 @ 3:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will have to shop around for an X360 console this holiday season just like everybody else. "The Ballmer children do not have their Xbox 360 yet. I'm in the same boat as many of you," Ballmer said. "Thanks to the wonders of Sarbanes-Oxley, management does not get a free Xbox 360," he quipped at a meeting of technology industry executives. Sarbanes-Oxley means Microsoft would have to classify a free game console as income for Ballmer.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2005 @ 6:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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German publisher dtp has just signed a publishing contract with French company Micro Application about the publishing of Dreamfall in the German speaking countries. The long awaited sequel to the legendary The Longest Journey will be on the shelves in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in April 2006.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2005 @ 10:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The dust has cleared from the European launch of Xbox 360, and preliminary reports indicate it's a runaway hit. Thousands of gamers queued up at stores in the 16 European launch countries on the evening of 1st December to be among the first to purchase Xbox 360, resulting in a sell-out situation across the region in its first day at retail. UK retailers alone sold over 70,000 units over the weekend.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2005 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports announced today that Major League Baseball 2K6 is slated for release in early spring 2006. Featuring New York Yankees All-Star shortstop Derek Jeter as the cover athlete and official spokesperson, Major League Baseball 2K6 will debut new features that will set a new standard for baseball video games.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2005 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ford Street Racing, developed by Razorworks, moves the action from the racetrack to the streets of LA, control 3 team cars, give orders, switching on the fly, and will feature eighteen officially licensed Ford vehicles.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2005 @ 1:43 a.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. After yesterdays announcement and first screens, here is another batch ...
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2005 @ 4:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Commandos Strike Force takes you right into the heart of the action from a first person perspective. Take control of the three members of the 'Strike Force' unit, each with their own play style. However, it is up to you how you execute plans of attack by combining the Commandos' unique skills (thanks TAFN). Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2005 @ 2:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII is an Xbox exclusive action-filled flight combat game internally developed by Ubisoft. From Western Europe to the Pacific, players test their air-combat skills as they experience the most famous battles of World War II. As a squadron leader, the player can fly up to 40 WWII aircraft in both single-player and multiplayer missions. Check the freshly launched official website, or read more for new screens ...
by Judy on Dec. 5, 2005 @ 12:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Robert Byers, a Chicago resident who bought a new Xbox 360 has sued Microsoft saying the new video game console has a design flaw in the he power supply and central processing unit that causes it to overheat and freeze up.