by Rainier on July 26, 2006 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GUN Showdown puts players in the role of Colton White, a vengeful gunslinger making his way through the untamed West of the late-1800s where the lines between good and evil are blurred and greed, lust and brutality were a way of life.
by Rainier on July 26, 2006 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers can try their luck at more than 20 different casino games, including table games, machine games, poker rooms and sports bets, while experiencing high-stakes areas, invitation-only tournaments and many unlockable upgrades for your highly customizable character.
by Rainier on July 26, 2006 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fasten your seatbelt and be prepared for the race of your life as Formula One 06 brings players a brand new gaming experience, allowing you to get closer to the sport than ever before, and take part in the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship and truly interact with the sport.
by Rainier on July 26, 2006 @ 2:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced that the first “Greatest Hits” for the PSP are now available. PSP owners can pick up five of the most popular first-party titles – Ape Escape: On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, Twisted Metal: Head On, or Wipeout Pure – for $19.99 SRP.
by Rainier on July 26, 2006 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After two episodes on the PS2, Zone of the Enders, created by MGS' Hideo Kojima, is making its debut on the PSP according the Japanese magazine Dengeki. Konami will be publishing it, but so far there are no further details, let alone a possible release date, or if it'll make it outside of Japan to begin with.
by Rainier on July 25, 2006 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Monkey Ball Adventure is an all-new, narrative-driven and platform-based style of gameplay, along with brand-new Monkey Ball abilities and a bunch of fresh new characters, adding 50 new and original puzzles to this new and exciting gaming experience.
by Rainier on July 25, 2006 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The History Channel and CDV USA have partnered through The History Channel website to offer history buffs a chance to win Roman treasures. CDV is awarding winners with a copy of its city building and management simulation game Glory of the Roman Empire, in addition to a DVD of The History Channel's Rome: Engineering an Empire special.
by Rainier on July 25, 2006 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While snoozing atop his doghouse one day, Snoopy has a magical dream. He becomes a virtuoso flying ace, piloting his World War I bi-plane in a heroic attempt to foil the plans of his archenemy, the Red Baron. Join Snoopy and friends as you take on the nefarious Baron and his cohorts in this enchanting aerial adventure.
by Rainier on July 24, 2006 @ 5:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GiganTour 2006, the brainchild of Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine, launches in the Northeast and will work its way through 25 major markets before wrapping in mid-October, with Xbox's "Gears of War" sponsoring the trek.
by Rainier on July 24, 2006 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tony Hawk’s Project 8 immerses players in the definitive skateboarding experience using ultra-realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate the feeling of skating with every trick and bail.
by Rainier on July 24, 2006 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. today announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Battle B-Daman: Fire Spirits!, an marble-shooting action game for the GBA.
by Rainier on July 24, 2006 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOE's latest Everquest expansion pack, The Serpent's Spine, adds a new race, new level cap, city, spells, and overall features.
by Rainier on July 24, 2006 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While there hasnt been an official announcement yet, Jeanne d'Arc is an all-new RPG in development at Level-5's for the PSP. Set during the 100 Year War between France and England, the game is based on the French heroin Jeanne d'Arc, mixed with spells, monsters and other oddities such as Burning Site and Connection Guard attack moves.
by Rainier on July 23, 2006 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and JAKKS are working on WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 enabling players to experience the intensity of being a WWE Superstar like never before with key updates and new game play features. While originally the 2007 version was scheduled for PS3, THQ Germany's site admin Max Steller revealed that this year's edition will most likely
not make it to Sony's next gen console and that the development team would rather concentrate their resources on the three other platforms.
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spider-Man: Battle for New York allows gamers to take on the role of their favorite Super Hero, Spider-Man, and one of his famed nemeses, Green Goblin, in an original storyline which builds upon their legendary comic book rivalry.
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 10:18 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.
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this year we reported that a
leaked Bethesda release schedule revealed plans to bring TES IV: Oblivion to PS3 and PSP. Bethesda then responded saying nothing was announced yet, but now that rumor seems to have gained some more credibility by way of a
pre-order/product page over at online retailer Gamestop. While the PSP version is still absent, the PS3 edition is listed with a tentative release date of November 6, 2006.
by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pro Stroke Golf is 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 Rainier on July 19, 2006 @ 9:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America announce that WTF will ship to North American retail stores on Sept. 26, 2006. WTF is a crazy collection of fun and addictive mini-games that drive the player to perform sometimes trivial, sometimes mind-bending, but always fun jobs in pursuit of the almighty dollar.
by Rainier on July 19, 2006 @ 5:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Carbon delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing and will challenge players to face the ultimate test of driving skill on treacherous canyon roads.
by Rainier on July 19, 2006 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As government super-spy extraordinaire Alex Decker, players for the first time ever can step out of the Interceptor and straight into third-person action, utilizing The Rock's physical prowess by taking down enemies with intense melee combat moves. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson talks about his role in Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run and Knight Rider.
by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aspyr announced today that it has signed 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 July 18, 2006 @ 9:55 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 July 18, 2006 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD today announced the first expansion for its action/rpg sequel, SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm, offering more of the original’s entertaining and seamless blend of RTS and RPG gameplay. The expansion pack will be released in Winter 2006.
by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Lumines II you control squares made of four smaller block pieces that are dropped into the playing field one at a time to form same-color squares. Unmatched blocks pile up, and the game ends when the pile gets to the top of the playing screen.