by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 7:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher has released a massive patch for People Can Fly's FPS, Painkiller. This update brings your retail game to v1.63 and adresses invisible gold armor and dead bodies bug, and also reworks the freezer weapon. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 3:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Merscom today announced plans to co-publish "Eric Young's Squad Assault" for PC in North America, Germany, Poland, Russia and Taiwan. Merscom is working with DAS Entertainment to localize the World War II real-time strategy game for individual territories. Retailing for $29.99 in North America, the game will feature all previously released patches for "Squad Assault: West Front" plus the World Editor and 800 MB of new content.
by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 3:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Spring 1945: World War 2 is drawing to a close and the Russians and Germans are caught in a furious battle for a devastated Berlin. The cold war starts... As a sniper, recruited by the OSS (former CIA), it is the beginning of a lonely stealth mission in the Russian territory. In development since 2003, Sniper Elite is a sniping/stealth game due to be released on PS2, PC and Xbox May 2005.
by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 12:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco announced today that the latest installment in its drift racing franchise, "Ridge Racer," has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America for the PSP. Featuring intense, high-speed racing action and wireless multiplayer connectivity for up to eight players, "Ridge Racer" will be available in stores for todays PSP launch, and is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB.
by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 11:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Built in partnership with the U.S. Army, and developed by Secret Level, America's Army: Rise of a Soldier offers the most true-to-life Army experience, allowing you to create a soldier and take him through the thrills and adventure of an army career. Intense single-player missions and high-adrenaline multiplayer action build the skills of your soldier and advance him through his career. Check the freshly launched official
America's Army website, or read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 10:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that new downloadable content for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 is now available for download via Xbox LIVE! This round of free content consists of brand new maps, modes and skins. Read more for details and trailer showing off the new content...
by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 10:33 a.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 :
- Space Rangers 2 - Trailer
- Roma Victor - Trailerpack
by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 8:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Digital Jesters announced today it has pinched the UK rights to saucy new title 7 Sins from Monte Cristo. The game, set in the hedonistic haven of Apple City, allows players to immerse themselves in the world of sex, celebrity and greed as they compete in a series of risqué and adult challenges in order to climb their way up the social and economical ranks of the neon-drenched metropolis.
by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 7:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SoulCalibur III offers the series' hallmarks of exhilarating sword-fighting action and profound martial arts while also delivering highly improved graphics and sound effects to create a unique gaming experience. It also features a Character Creation Mode, which allows players to create original warriors. With so many new gameplay modes and new characters rich with personality, this title will offer players the world-class sword-fighting action they desire. Scheduled for late 2005.
by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 2:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Worms series recently diversified with Worms Forts Under Siege, a tactical RTS-like spin-off created for Sega. However, Worms 4: Mayhem is a return to the series' trademark gameplay and sees Team 17's core Worms design and development team regrouping for a game of explosive annelid annihilation.
by Rainier on March 23, 2005 @ 8:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Firaxis released a bonus theme pack for its 3d action/adventure game Sid Meier's Pirates! This pack allows you to modify the with new sail emblems, flags, music, and changes to some of the characters you meet in the Pirate Havens (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 23, 2005 @ 6:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Boasting unprecedented visual and audio features, a deep selection of advanced controls, and more than 350 official team and league licenses, FIFA Soccer delivers console quality to the PSP. Battle your way through Season and Tournament play, or replay famous games as you fight your way out of preset match situations in the Challenges mode. With Mid-Season Scenario and wireless capabilities, FIFA Soccer is the only complete, authentic, and intelligent soccer experience for the PSP.
by Rainier on March 23, 2005 @ 5:40 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 :
- Splinter Cell Chaos Theory - Trailer #2
- Auto Assault - Trailer #3
- Call of Cthulhu - Trailer #2
- The Matrix Online - Trailer
- Battle of Britain 2 - Trailer (2)
- Codename: Panzers Phase Two - Trailer
- Domination - Trailer #6
by Rainier on March 23, 2005 @ 4:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Technology magazine
Wired has the first details about Hong Kong director John Woo's game studio, Tiger Hill Games' newest project
ShadowClan. Additionally, Tiger Hill Games' website mentions that the studio is currently working on five products, while only two are detailed:
Sinner and
Burglar. Read more for further details on all three titles ...
by Rainier on March 23, 2005 @ 11:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Project Entropia, a rapidly growing virtual world utilizing a real cash economy, today announces that they applied the 7.2 version update to the live servers. Some 2000 apartments were put up for sale on the Project Entropia auction in this phase, ranging from small, medium to large sized apartments. In a few hours time a third of these were sold, and just 24h after launch only some 30% of the stock remains in the auction.
by Rainier on March 23, 2005 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Elite Warriors: Vietnam, you will fight along side Green Beret commandoes as you conduct classified missions deep in Southeast Asia. By using patrol techniques still being used today in Iraq and Afghanistan you will rescue downed pilots, ambush convoys, seize enemy prisoners, and discover targets for air attacks.
by Judy on March 23, 2005 @ 8:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision's Spider-Man 2 and Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix will be among the first PSP titles to hit North American retail shelves and are currently available nationwide. The PSP will be released on March 24.
by Rainier on March 23, 2005 @ 7:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vivendi today announced that VU Games has completed the purchase of independent console developer, Radical Entertainment, known for Simpsons: Hit & Run, and currently developing Hulk Destruction and Scarface. Under the agreement, VU Games will retain Radical's team of more than 200 development professionals, as well as acquire the studio's exclusive game development technologies. Radical's founder Ian Wilkinson has been named President of Radical Entertainment, and the studio will remain in Vancouver, Canada.
by Rainier on March 23, 2005 @ 2:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Asheron's Call is returning to Europe as Codemasters announces securing the European distribution rights to Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny and Asheron's Call 2: Legions from Turbine, Inc. Both games will include content from the original games, new exciting content from the expansions, massive amount of content from Turbine's regular service, and one month's free subscription.
by Agustin on March 23, 2005 @ 1:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits offers the ultimate in drilling action, where players utilize the stylus and innovative dual-screen interface to avoid falling blocks and scramble for air capsules, in order to rescue their fellow Drillers, or collect power capsules to destroy the menacing Destroyer Drill! Players can play anytime, anywhere with various quick play modes or battle head-to-head with up to four other players through the Nintendo DS wireless capabilities.
by Rainier on March 22, 2005 @ 11:59 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 :
- Pariah - Trailer #4
- Juiced - Trailer #9
- MotoGP3 - Trailer #2
by Rainier on March 22, 2005 @ 4:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory has reached gold master status on all platforms and is expected to hit store shelves on March 31, 2005. One of this Spring's most talked-about and best-reviewed titles, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory delivers three amazing types of gaming experiences, and stands as one of the biggest videogames ever produced.
by Rainier on March 22, 2005 @ 12:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Got Game Entertainment and co-publisher Merscom today announced that Laser Squad Nemesis for North American release has gone gold. Developed by Nick and Julian Gollop, the team behind the "X-Com" games, "Laser Squad Nemesis" brings a new addiction to tactical warfare gamers.
by Rainier on March 22, 2005 @ 11:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today revealed that acclaimed Hollywood writer/director John Milius, known for movies like Jaws, Dirty Harry and Apocolypse Now, to be the screenwriting talent behind the WWII storyline of Medal of Honor European Assault, the latest from the widely successful Medal of Honor franchise.
by Rainier on March 22, 2005 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released an new update patch for Blue Byte's 3D RTS game 'Settlers: Heritage Of Kings.' This patch brings your retail game to v1.03 and addresses networking security, multiplayer improvements, and the usual bug and crash fixes. Read more for download links ...
