by Matt Mefford on Aug. 13, 2005 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sam Stone is back to rescue the universe one bullet at a time against overwhelming hordes of time traveling enemies in Serious Sam 2. Built from the ground up with a completely new engine, Serious Sam 2 will be a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. At QuakeCon we caught up with 2K Games' PR manager Jason Bergman and asked some Serious questions ...
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2005 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06, you will attempt to settle the old debate of just who is the #1 Golfer of All Time. Play golf legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan on their terms and in their specific eras (equipment, clothing and all). However, Tiger Woods is also there and is after the same goal. It's your job to find him, stop him, and ultimately supplant him as the #1 golfer of every era. Duel with Tiger in multiple matches as he becomes your nemesis, chasing and even taunting you in every tournament.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2005 @ 11:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports today announced that NBA 2K6 will incorporate the deepest integration of music and sports video games to date by featuring a soundtrack of all original and exclusive music by hip-hop's hippest acts, many of whom will tour to promote NBA 2K6 and also appear in The Entertainer's Basketball Classic (EBC) at Rucker Park mode, which allows gamers to play as their favorite rappers in this seminal street-ball tournament.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2005 @ 1:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pit the most legendary Marvel characters against The Imperfects, a group of Super Heroes created collaboratively by Marvel, EA, and top comic book industry talent, in all-out duels to determine who among them is the most powerful of all.
by David Wanaselja on Aug. 12, 2005 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Your quest for the Heisman Trophy begins with NCAA Football 06. Create an Impact Player and lead him from high school summer camp all the way to Bowl victories as a collegiate legend. With all-new Breakaway Controls, in-game analysis, and studio commentary, this is college football like you’ve never seen or heard.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2005 @ 12:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Perception has reacted to
JoWood's previous press statements regarding development of the Stargate game and is claiming to be MGM's official licensee on Stargate SG-1: The Alliance. Any suggestion that JoWooD has rights to Stargate SG-1: The Alliance upon termination of the contract is incorrect and not based on commercial or legal fact. Development on the game will continue uninterrupted at Perception's Sydney studio.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2005 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA Europe and Sports Interactive are today proud to announce that Football Manager 2006 will make its debut on the Xbox 360This now completes the line-up for Football Manager this season, with Football Manager 2006 PC/Mac out early November 2005 and the previously announced PSP platform and now the Xbox 360 version both out Spring 2006.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 9:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crash Dummy vs. the evil D-Troit is a funny, non-violent action game full of special effects. Players take the role of the unique and exciting character called "Crash Dummy" who tries to save the future of his best friend and all the other Dummies.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 9:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 9:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an Action/Adventure title driven by both intense single and multi-player action. Similar to the recently released Mortal Kombat: Deception, background interactions (i.e., acid pits, living trees, spiked ceilings, etc.), multiple new fatalities, and action-based puzzles will also play an important role in the player’s quest for an “outstanding” victory.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LMA Manager 2006 is a thorough evolution for the genre-leading series. Utilising a new game and database engine, a Transfer Market system with greater depth enabling more complex contract negotiations, and a detailed 3D match section, it's set to be the most powerful edition in the series.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resurrection of Evil picks up two years following the events of the original in a once forgotten and remote UAC research facility on Mars. Players wage a brutal war against an army of new demons and zombies including Hell's own Hunters, while utilizing incredible new weapons like the physics defying "grabber" and the return of the classic double-barreled shotgun.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DreamCatcher today announced Cold War has reached beta status. To mark the occasion, DreamCatcher is holding a call-for-entries for participants in the official beta test. The Cold War
beta test sign-up is now open and will close August 17, 2005, at which point Dreamcatcher will select testers based on a variety of system configurations and locations. International entries are welcomed and encouraged.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Groove Games today announced World War II Combat: Road to Berlin, a high-intensity first person shooter (FPS) set in and around the chaotic battle grounds of Berlin during the final days of World War II. Developed by Direct Action Games, creators of the SPEC OPS series, Combat: Task Force 121, World War II Combat: Road to Berlin features single player and multiplayer action modes on Xbox Live.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new game will follow the plot of the original "From Russia with Love" film, including the battle on the Orient Express and the boat chase sequence, but will expand the story with new action sequences. The development team approached the game as a director's cut of the film, which will allow the player to utilize such cool toys as the jetpack and a Q-copter as well as the trusty Walther PPK handgun.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this action adventure platform game, players will assume the role of Scooby-Doo as he and the teenage sleuths of Mystery Inc. visit Fred's cousin Jed, a monster movie set designer. They'll find Jed has disappeared and his animatronics are out of control, sending mechanical monsters haywire and making Jed the prime suspect. Players must stop the creepy costumed characters, unmask the truth and prove Jed's innocence.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Suffering: Ties That Bind is an action-horror game that emphasizes the disturbing terror of its predecessor, with all-new twisted creatures and a few familiar faces. Set in the slums and prisons of Baltimore, the player once again controls Torque as he seeks revenge against the mysterious grand manipulator Caleb Blackmore, a man somehow tied to the death of Torque's family.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 5:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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L.A. Rush is an innovative racing videogame based on the sport of competitive street racing and the fanatical, ruthless lifestyles of those involved. Read more for some new screens & ingame footage...
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 5:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blitz: The League exposes the harsh realism and troubling, behind-the-scenes stories of a fictional professional football league. Blitz: The League is being developed by Midway's Chicago in collaboration with a writer from ESPN's controversial "Playmakers" TV series. Blitz: The League goes behind the glitz and glamour of the game through a revolutionary campaign mode that explores the on-field violence, off-field fallout and front-office politics of professional football.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Criterion is working full speed on their latest Burnout 3 edition, but a few months ago at E3 it was also revealed that they are developing a brand new console shooter, "Black." While Criterion is new to the FPS genre, they have the utmost confidence that their modern day shooter will bring never before seen intensity. In Black you play as an American Covert Ops soldier going up against all sorts of foes in an Eastern European setting.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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True Crime: New York City will follow another policeman through the meticulously re-created streets of a real-life metropolitan area. However, instead of the wisecracking LAPD detective Nick Kang, gamers will now play as Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD officer. Though few details about TC:NYC have been revealed, it will presumably have a similar moral-ambiguity system where Marcus can be either a good or a (very) bad cop.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Delve deeper into the film experience through alternative viewpoints designed to immerse the player into the action and truly "feel" the tension of the adventure. Unprecedented Alternating Gameplay Battle for survival on Skull Island in first-person as Jack Driscoll AND experience the staggering power of King Kong in third-person taking on massive beasts.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 2:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 2K6 continues its legacy with more control, more emotion and more detail than ever before. Puck fans take command of tape-to-tape passing, behind-the-net plays and precision give-and-go attacks. Players dominate the ice with NHL caliber goaltending, skating, checking and puck handling with the deeply enhanced animation system. Featuring all-new presentation elements, commentary and cut-scenes, NHL 2K6 is the ultimate hockey experience.
by Corey Owen on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Advent Rising is the first in an epic trilogy of action/adventure games, presented in a stunning cinematic format to deliver an unprecedented variety of game play experiences. Built on the Unreal Warfare engine, it offers precise, refined play-dynamics with action-packed adventure and style, wrapped in a visually imaginative universe.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2005 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ducati World Championship is a 360° view into the world of motorcycle racing allowing you to take up a career as a pilot racing in the amateur, semi professional and professional racing classes, intent on reaching the Superbike and the Grand World Championship.