by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics you take on the role of a mortal child caught in a conflict of two competing dragons striving for godhood. Alignment is critical, as it affects the end of the story and allows players to change from good to evil, or the other way around, depending on which quests they choose.
The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch is a PSP exclusive RPG featuring meticulously detailed characters and an epic coming-of-age story introduces two courageous young heroes who must save a magical world in peril.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 7:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step back to the dawn of console gaming's golden age and play hits from Road Rash, Strike and other legendary series in the first EA compilation of classic handheld games. Go head-to-head with friends in multiplayer mode on select titles. You can even unlock original game art, play in widescreen or normal mode, and save any game at any point.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earthworm Jim is a side-scrolling-action-packed platform game set in a cartoon-like, humorous and challenging world bursting with first-class animations, 3D visuals and ear-tickling audio. As the original set the benchmark for the bizarre and absurd, Earthworm Jim will raise the bar on the wacky, zany and extraordinary for today’s generation of gaming.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics offers an original, intriguing Dungeons & Dragons storyline. Players take on the role of a mortal child caught in a conflict of two competing dragons striving for godhood. Alignment is critical, as it affects the end of the story and allows players to change from good to evil, or the other way around, depending on which quests they choose.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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European Goth Rock band Within Temptation,build around front woman Sharon den Adel, will rock the expo twice as they perform two mini concerts during which exclusive new Spellborn songs and platinum selling hits like 'Stand my ground' will be played. Within Temptation will perform their show in Hall 4 during the expo.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2006 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge, living, breathing galaxy. Malfador Machinations president Aaron Hall gives us some more details ...
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2006 @ 4:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The apes are back once again, but this time they are shifting gears, no platformer, but rather, as the name indicates, a Mario Kart clone with a twist. Our little friends make laps around various courses, but are actually part of the ride. Of course there will be the usual powers ups, boosts tied to their backs, and of course weapons to blow away the competition. You will also be able to customize your kart with various upgrades and addons.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2006 @ 2:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sonic Rivals is a head-to-head competition between Sonic and his top rivals. Rip through tracks in some high-spirited single player and wireless multiplayer action against friends as Sonic returns in a whole new racing-platformer with classic 2D gameplay in true 3D environments for gamers on the go.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2006 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra Entertainment has signed a development agreement with Spark Unlimited, known for Call of Duty: Finest Hour, to create an action game for next-generation consoles, which is expected to ship in 2007.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2006 @ 4:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dawnspire: Prelude is a team-based online action-rpg set in an original fantasy world. The game focuses on teamplay, tactics and player skill, all put into a frenzied and exciting mix to bring a new angle to the gaming experience you normally find in action-rpg's.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2006 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oxygen Interactive today announced that ProStroke Golf: World Tour 2007 has gone gold, destined to capture the player's imagination by fusing the features of real-world golf, high-end graphics, accurate animation and a unique control system.
by Agustin on Aug. 11, 2006 @ 2:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers builds upon the ground-breaking, genre-blending game play of the original, integrating an all new robust multiplayer system, player-controlled coalition forces, mechanized units and enhanced character abilities and advanced enemy A.I.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2006 @ 1:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Celebrating Metal Slug’s 10th Anniversary, SNK Playmore and Ignition Entertainment announced the European release of Metal Slug Anthology, which will contain: Metal Slug 1 through 5; with Metal Slug 1 and 2 making their first appearances on a home console, since the NEOGEO AES system.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2006 @ 1:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The gang from Mystery Inc. are the stars of a hit reality TV show about ghost hunting. However, when rival show team GSI (Ghost Scene Investigators) question Mystery Inc’s unscientific methods of ghost detection, the challenge is on to see who can debunk the most ghosts!
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA today announced the SEGA Genesis Collection, known in Europe as Mega Drive Medley, for the PS2 and PSP. SEGA Genesis Collection will be the most comprehensive gathering of classic SEGA products ever assembled; with over 30 titles in one compilation.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A third-person adventure/action title, Broken Saints builds on exploration and communication-oriented gameplay found in classic adventure games like Myst and the King's Quest series, while introducing chilling mature themes and action found in such groundbreaking titles as Resident Evil and Eternal Darkness.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To promote season three of Battlestar Galactica, which begins Friday, Oct. 6, Sci-fi channel will be airing a one hour story-recap special called Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far on August 13th. Narrated by Laura Roslin, the Secretary of Education turned President turned resistance leader on Cylon-occupied New Caprica. Learn about humanity's costly struggle to survive against its deadliest enemy. Microsoft announced that the one hour special will be available on Xbox Live, although no date, or price, were revealed.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GMX Media announced today that its tactical FPS Specnaz: Project Wolf has gone gold, and will be released across Europe shortly.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment today announced Cash Money Chaos for the PSP. CMC contains more than 50 hyper-fast levels, from circus tents to swamps to medieval settings, where players will grab cash, prizes and weapons as they unleash torrents of destruction upon their foes.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2006 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Head Fred draws players into an original alternative universe as they embark on a quest for vengeance to solve their own murder by using the decapitated heads of enemies to battle through environments designed to showcase each head’s unique abilities.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2006 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony London's PSP-exclusive Gangs of London is an all-new spin-off title takes the setting and criminal themes of the legendary Getaway franchise but offers gamers a whole new handheld gang warfare experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2006 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Killzone is making its handheld debut with Killzone: Liberation, an all new, action-packed installment in the Killzone series has been developed especially for PSP and will feature a new intelligent third-person camera system – ideally suited for handheld gaming.