by Nathan Mourfield on Aug. 5, 2005 @ 12:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quick, what's the first thing you think of when someone says "Star Wars?" Whatever it is, it's probably not "Lego"… but after playing Lego Star Wars, that might be different. Relive the Star Wars saga as retold in Lego form, guiding an increasingly large cast through everything from adventures on Naboo to the Pod Race on Tatooine. Sure, the ships are made out of bricks and your characters are all little guys with detachable plastic hair, but that just makes Star Wars better.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2005 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cold War follows the story of Matt Carter a freelance journalist who finds himself in the midst of an international conspiracy that aims to control the U.S.S.R. Using only recovered weapons and improvised gadgets, he must now evade or overcome elite Soviet forces and defeat the conspiracy before he is sent to a Siberian prison camp or killed. Check the freshly launched
Cold War website, or read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2005 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Breaking ranks from the current glut of WWII action titles, Pilot Down: Behind Enemy Lines is played from a refreshing third-person perspective and uses an eye-catching comic-book style that draws players into a rich and atmospheric world that is fraught with the dangers of enemy territory. Oxygen has launched the
official Pilot Down: Behind Enemy Lines website, featuring full story details, gameplay features, character backgrounds, news, reviews, screenshots, movies and many other goodies.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2005 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The series famous for relentless intensity is returning bigger, better looking and more frantic than ever before. 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. This is serious!
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2005 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to
TotalVideoGames, a Walmart employee leaked what is believed to be the official price for Microsoft's next gen console. The Xbox 360 will be sold for $299 and will be available in North America starting November 4th, the UK will see it on shelves later in the month. Games will carry an average pricetag of $59.99, the first few titles will include Perfect Dark Zero and Project Gotham Racing 3.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2005 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Build your own movie studio and make films to capture the world’s imagination. Start filming in the break-neck 1920s and rewrite history as you pioneer the great cinematic advances. Be the first to introduce talkies, colour, animation or computer-generated special effects. Pick the scripts you want to shoot, design and construct the sets and hire the director, the crew and the stars.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2005 @ 11:45 a.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 ...
by Judy on Aug. 3, 2005 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that it has signed Maria Menounos to star in their upcoming video game, From Russia With Love. Lending her voice and likeness to the game, Menounos will appear alongside Sir Sean Connery, reprising his role as James Bond.
by Eric on Aug. 3, 2005 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike will expand the gameplay with more maps, missions, and weapons. Eleven new exciting mission single player campaign and expanded Xbox LIVE multiplayer content.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2005 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers can experience even more of Ryu Hayabusas deadly artistry in Ninja Gaiden BLACK, the newest installment in the Ninja Gaiden series for the Xbox. Boasting new difficulty levels including "Ninja Dog" level and "Master Ninja" level, the new Mission Mode with a massive number of new action-packed missions to complete, and colossal amounts of special bonus features including content from both Hurricane Packs 1&2, the new Ninja Gaiden: BLACK is the must have game for all action lovers from casual to hardcore.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2005 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft announces that its Xbox exclusive Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike has shipped for retail and will be available nationwide this week. Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike expands the gameplay of Ghost Recon 2 to offer players more maps, 11 new missions, weapons, single-player campaign and expanded multiplayer content.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2005 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Revenge lets gamers rip through rush hour traffic and lay waste to scores of rubbernecking roadhogs in an over-the-top scene of vehicular mayhem. EA announced today that if you have Madden 06 and Burnout Revenge, the game will detect save games and unlock the Madden Challenge Bus as an unlockable car.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2005 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Far Cry Instincts is a technically advanced gaming experience built from the ground up using the kind of cutting-edge technology that Far Cry fans will recognize from the PC title. Far Cry Instincts will ship for Xbox in September 2005.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2005 @ 12:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos today announces that Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico for PS2, Xbox, and PC, will be available in retail stores across North America beginning Sept. 28, 2005. Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico puts you in the rolls of Ram and Tommy Cruz, twin brothers on a mission in Mexico to avenge their father's mysterious death after the DEA claims it was an 'overdose'. Travel through the unknown, mingle with the seedy, and infiltrate the underworld- all with your wise guy attitude and your smooth skills.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2005 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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VUGames announced today that the exclusive pre-sell for The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction is now available at major retailers nationwide. Hulk fans and core gamers will receive a free limited edition reprint of Marvel's original The Incredible Hulk #1, written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby in 1962, when you pre-order a copy of the action game hitting shelves August 23. The bonus comic book features new specially commissioned covers by renowned artists, James Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, and Paul Mounts.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2005 @ 9:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Battlefront II takes one Imperial-walker step forward with all-new space combat, playable Jedi, and never-before-seen environments straight out of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith film. Enjoy an all-new single-player experience that takes players through an epic, story-based saga where every action the player takes impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2005 @ 3:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike will expand the gameplay with more maps, missions, and weapons. Eleven new exciting mission single player campaign and expanded Xbox LIVE multiplayer content.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2005 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Revenge lets gamers rip through rush hour traffic and lay waste to scores of rubbernecking roadhogs in an over-the-top scene of vehicular mayhem. The game is currently in development by Criterion Games for the PS2 and Xbox.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2005 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time in many years the Northern Hemisphere Rugby nations are now on equal billing with their Southern Hemisphere counterparts and the competition for the top position has never been so close with even the minnows of the International scene coming up with shock results. Rugby Union has never been so competitive or so popular, even at club level.
by Inexhist on Aug. 1, 2005 @ 1:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack adds nine all-new multiplayer maps, additional bonus content showcases previously unreleased footage including an animated feature highlighting an unseen battle in Old Mombasa and a mini documentary showcasing the creative process behind the new multiplayer maps. The map pack disc also contains the Halo 2 Auto Update, providing non-Live gamers with the ability to enjoy recent gameplay enhancements and improvements.
by Alicia on Aug. 1, 2005 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Going hands-on with Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction is an amazing rush. You can break, smash, and throw nearly every object in the game, jump to the top of every building, and pull off some amazing stunts. Featuring an all-new storyline and classic Hulk characters like Doc Samson and the Abomination, Ultimate Destruction is absolutely the game that Hulk fans have been waiting for.
by Rainier on July 31, 2005 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games proudly presents The Warriors for the PS2 and Xbox based on the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult classic movie. Developed by Rockstar Toronto, The Warriors expands the stylized cinematic journey of the film into a gritty interactive experience set in 1970s.
by Kris Graft on July 31, 2005 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Pirates!, you take the leading role of a pirate captain in the 17th century Caribbean trying to become the most revered and feared pirate in history - exploring high seas and exotic ports, overtaking enemies in fierce naval battles, engaging in duels and attempting to seize valuable booty.
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 4:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Building on the adrenaline-pumping speed and the recognized innovative action gameplay, this year’s title brings you new gameplay features never before seen in the FPS genre. The game delivers high-speed, tactical, intensity with ground-breaking enhancements such as breakout play calling, multiplayer split-screen action for co-op and head-to-head play,…and that that’s just the beginning. Remember, there’re no health-shields to protect you in this paintball game.
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first-ever Battlefield console installment will drop players into the heat of battle on the high tech frontlines, entering a new modern era of combat with more firepower and new expansive environments. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of over 30 vehicles, including tanks, helicopters and fast attack vehicles, to engage in major conflicts in some of the largest online battles.