by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 10:11 a.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.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers can now fuel their racing fever by pre-ordering L.A. Rush to receive Midway Arcade Treasures 3, containing the Arcade Classic Rush and seven more 3-D racing classics, for free. L.A. RUSH features an in-depth story mode, intense head-to-head racing, an exclusive soundtrack, and open word racing where players can race, roam and run over 350 miles of drivable in their pimped out whips, customized by the renowned crew at West Coast Customs.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SSX On Tour features all-new player customization that gives you the chance to join The Tour. SSX On Tour is packed with all-new highly detailed tracks, new stylish player customization options, new monster tricks, and multiplayer options. Check our Mario & co ...
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 1:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deep in the wildest outback the best rally pilots compete on some of the most beautiful and longest tracks of the world. Races are dangerous: arriving in one piece at the end of a stage is already a victory... Choose from 30 vehicles the one that you consider to suit best to conquer the vast wilderness. And attention, with Grand Raid Offroad you will definetly be facing vastness.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 1:27 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 Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 10:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Bulletproof, 50 gets caught in a web of corruption, double-crosses and shady deals that lead him on a bloody path through New York's drug underworld. Working with the unlikeliest of allies, the streets heat up as 50 Cent takes on the most dangerous crime families in the city, uncovering an international conspiracy with devastating implications. The streets are watching as 50 Cent blasts his way to the truth.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SNK announced today that they have shipped - The King of Fighters 02/03 Combo for the Xbox. The King of Fighters 02/03 is the ultimate two-in-one pack of extreme 2D fighting on two DVDs. The King of Fighters 02/03 Combo will feature Xbox Live head-to-head fighting with KOF 2003 also supporting Tournament mode and rematch capabilities.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 3:51 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.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 3:19 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. 30, 2005 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Halo 2 multiplayer map pack which was previously a premium download only, is now free for Xbox Live members as of today. The download is available today, August 30th at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Some members may have access to the download before this time, but everyone will have it by 5pm ET/2pm PT. If you see the maps are still premium, wait until after 5pm ET/2pm PT to download them,t he system will show them as free at this time (
thanks VE3D).
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy. The game features three worlds, three distinctly different playable characters, and exciting action-adventure gameplay wrapped in a mature, exhilarating, and innovative storyline.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Panzer Elite Action is a fast-paced WW2 action game that lets the player feel the power of 30 tons of steel armor around them and gives them the ability to command increasingly powerful tanks in a series of intense and dramatic battles.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters announced today that The hugely anticipated Xbox edition of Operation Flashpoint, the most realistic and complex military combat simulator, will launch in November as Operation Flashpoint: Elite complete with online play over Xbox Live, Codemasters confirmed today.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get ready for NBA hoops like you've never seen it before: unprecedented player detail, seamless gameplay and full arenas packed with rabid 3-D fans. This is the next generation of NBA LIVE, and it's gonna knock your socks off. As the new line of hardware consoles begin to hit stores in Fall 2005, NBA LIVE will be there, opening up a whole new dimension for hoops fans everywhere.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | 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 Aug. 29, 2005 @ 7:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Half Life 2 for the Xbox defines a new benchmark in console gaming with startling realism and responsiveness. Powered by Source technology, Half-Life 2 for Xbox features the most sophisticated in-game characters ever witnessed, advanced AI, stunning graphics and physical gameplay.
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 2:03 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. 29, 2005 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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American McGee Presents: Bad Day L.A., a third-person action/adventure game with a tongue-in-cheek comedic twist. Set in modern day Los Angeles, Bad Day L.A. combines a fantastical art style, groundbreaking collaborative gameplay elements and a heavy dose of dark satire to create a truly unforgettable experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 11:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that it has signed an exclusive deal with Red Mile Entertainment to publish and distribute the Heroes of the Pacific video game in North America for the PS2, Xbox and PC. Heroes of the Pacific is a dramatic World War II aerial combat-action game developed by IR Gurus of Australia.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 11:20 a.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. 29, 2005 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KOEI today announced that Dynasty Warriors 5 for the Xbox has reached gold status. The much anticipated action game will ship to North American retailers on September 13, 2005, in time for the back-to-school season.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shadow The Hedgehog, an exciting new spin-off from SEGA’s best-selling Sonic The Hedgehog series, is currently in development at SEGA Studio USA, under the direction of Takashi Iizuka, lead developer of Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2/ Battle, and Sonic Heroes.
by Kris Graft on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 1:41 a.m. PDT | 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 Evan Kaigle on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The eighth and ninth installments of the wildly popular King of Fighters franchise makes their way to the PlayStation 2 in this ultimate double pack collection of 2D fighting. This collection features famous characters, all of the great fighting teams, and introduces the now-popular Multi-Shift System.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2005 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 delivers ultra-realistic course environments, allowing gamers to experience the intensity of a championship golf tournament. With greatness comes pressure, as players are put to the test of making perfect tee shots or sinking tournament-winning putts in crunch time