by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers now have one million more reasons to play the sci-fi action video game, Advent Rising, as Majesco launches its Race to Save Humanity million dollar play-and-win contest tomorrow at 8pm EST/5pm PST exclusively on Xbox Live. Each week a clue will be released, read more for the first hint.
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos in conjunction with Highway 1 Productions, takes an unrelenting look at urban street crime in its upcoming action video game 25 To Life. 25 To Life is being developed by Avalanche Software and will be available for PS2, Xbox and PC. Read more for new screens..
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trinigy today announced that future versions of its Vision Game Engine will fully support Microsoft's Xbox 360.
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Far Cry Instincts takes the PC version's signature locations, Full-Action Response A.I. (F.A.R. concept), and unprecedented view-distance, and combines them with improved gameplay scenarios that will challenge players to utilize an even broader range of strategies and survival tactics to uncover the many secrets within the beautiful, but deadly islands. Today we have an interview with Ubisoft's Scriptwriter and Game Designer Patrick Redding giving us more insight in FCI's game dynamics.
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bully follows teenager Jimmy Hopkins as he tries to survive his crooked classmates and superiors, and navigate the tricky social hierarchy at the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 4:27 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 consoles in September 2005.
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 4:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spring 1945: World War 2 is drawing to a close and the Russians and Germans are caught in a furious battle for a devastated Berlin. The cold war starts... As a sniper, recruited by the OSS (former CIA), it is the beginning of a lonely stealth mission in the Russian territory. In development since 2003, Sniper Elite is a sniping/stealth game due to be released on PS2, PC and Xbox.
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision is not only working on a Call of Duty sequel for the PC, but also on a sequel to last years Call of Duty: Finest Hour. Call of Duty 2: The Big Red One will be set during World War 2, has a tentative holiday season release date. Previously Activision mentioned it would be showing "two" new Call of Duty products, so besides the CoD2 for PC, this may be the second one.
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today Stargate SG-1: The Alliance, a squad based first-person shooter based on the acclaimed television series. Featuring innovative team gameplay, robust multiplayer features and an original "Stargate" storyline, Stargate SG-1: The Alliance will be coming to major console systems and the PC in Fall 2005.
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games is pleased to announce that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for the Xbox and for the PC is now available at retailers throughout North America. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for the Xbox and PC will be in stores in Europe on June 10th, 2005.
by Hank on June 7, 2005 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge is an action-adventure game that continues the story of Jack Skellington and his arch-nemesis, Oogie Boogie. Players take on the role of Jack, who must battle bizarre and vicious enemies in order to stop the diabolical Oogie Boogie from kidnapping the leaders of all the holidays.
by Rainier on June 6, 2005 @ 1:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Adventure Company, a leading publisher of adventure games, today announced Still Life has shipped to North American retailers for the Xbox. The investigative thriller is developed by award-winning adventure game creator, Microids.
by Rainier on June 6, 2005 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today announced the release of Medal of Honor European Assault for the PS2, Xbox, and Gamecube.
by Rainier on June 6, 2005 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KOEI today revealed that developer Cavia has begun working on Winback 2: Project Poseidon, the long-awaited follow-up to the intense third-person action shooter that originally appeared on the N64 and PlayStation 2. While no additional information is available at this point, we do have the first two screens ...
by Geson Hatchett on June 6, 2005 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The book by Mario Puzo and classic film by Paramount Pictures serve as inspiration for The Godfather game as gamers will join the Corleone family and earn respect through loyalty and fear as they rise through the ranks to become Don in 1945-1955 New York.
by Alicia on June 6, 2005 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare for the ultimate video game power fantasy in Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. Smash your way across urban cityscapes, fighting every tank, monster, and puny human that dares to cross your path. Earn points by performing the most spectacularly destructive stunts imaginable.
by Rainier on June 6, 2005 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Composer Garry Schyman, whose experience outside of videogames includes feature films, television movies, and series television, has created the original orchestral score for Pandemic Studios/THQ's upcoming Destroy All Humans!. The musical score is written in the style of 1950's sci-fi movies such as the classic The Day The Earth Stood Still, using a Theremin as the lead instrument.
by Rainier on June 4, 2005 @ 1:43 a.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 June 3, 2005 @ 6:58 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 June 3, 2005 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas...a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.
by Rainier on June 3, 2005 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios announced today that Conker: Live and Reloaded for Xbox has gone gold. Set to ship to retail on June 21 for a suggested retail price of $49.99 (U.S.), Conker: Live and Reloaded, developed by the award-winning team at Rare, will drop gamers onto the front lines of an epic battle between the noble Squirrels and the vicious Tediz.
by Rainier on June 3, 2005 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive today announced that FlatOut has gone gold. The over-the-top racing game, distributed by Vivendi Universal Games in the U.S., will hit retail shelves this July.
by Rainier on June 3, 2005 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KOCH Media today announce that it has signed an agreement with BattleBorne Entertainment during the E3 2005; for its action title Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers. KOCH Media has secured the publishing rights to a further developed version for the console platform in the PAL territories and and for the PC in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
by Thomas Wilde on June 3, 2005 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Conker: Live and Reloaded' features intense deathmatch and campaign storyline modes via Xbox Live and system link, players can compete as one of six combat specialists across multi-mission campaigns covering Old War and Future War. Also included is the critically acclaimed single-player game, "Conker's Bad Fur Day," completely recreated for the Xbox with stunning graphics and unparalleled attitude.
by Rainier on June 2, 2005 @ 11:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In DF: BHD players will take on the role of an elite Delta Force Operative as they participate in a number of daring raids against the oppressive Somali warlords in and around Mogadishu. Black Hawk Down brings the intensity of Modern Warfare to Xbox and PS2 with a range of intense single player and multiplayer missions.