by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 2:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first quarter of fiscal 2007, THQ reported net sales of $138.8 million, exceeding expectations of $125.0 million, primarily due to better-than-anticipated sales of Pixar's Cars and MotoGP 2006 videogames. In the subsequent conference call however, THQ confirmed that it has cancelled the Xbox 360 version of The Sopranos.
by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 6:28 p.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.
by Judy on July 27, 2006 @ 6:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced sales for the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2006-07, which ended June 30, 2006. Revenue increase from €43M to €70M (62% increase). It was revealed that the launch date for Splinter Cell Double Agent, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, as well as Resident Evil 4 have all been pushed back to the end of October.
by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ultimate Ghosts 'n' Goblins sees the triumphant return of valiant knight, Sir Arthur, as he must save the princess from the clutches of evil. Specifically recreated from the ground up, witness the evolution of the series with the inclusion of exciting upgrades and new gameplay features.
by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent will completely revolutionize and reinvent the spy action genre by introducing an unprecedented double agent concept and an entirely new breed of game play that adds an exciting new dimension to the gaming experience.
by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Taito's Kangaeru EXIT, sequel to last year's Exit, you play as Mr.Exit and are tasked with saving people out of buildings using logic, bypassing obstacles and solving puzzles.
by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 3:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the Game segment, sales decreased 29.1% compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year primarily as a result of a decrease in hardware unit sales of PS2 and PSP, as well as a decrease in PS2 software sales. Although combined profit from the PS2 and PSP businesses was relatively unchanged, operating loss increased primarily as the result of the recording of charges associated with preparation for the launch of the PS3, in addition to continued high research and development costs associated with PS3.
by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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B-Boy uses a dynamically controlled fighting system to help you battle the best b-boys on the planet. Over the course of an in-depth "B-Boy Life" mode, players build up a crew and battle against real-life superstar b-boys including legendary and original b-boy in-game host Crazy Legs.
by Rainier on July 26, 2006 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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From now through August 19, PSP owners will be rewarded for playing the downloadable LocoRoco v1.01 demo. For a limited time only, Sony will be giving away special LocoRoco Thank-You Gifts to everyone who successfully leads enough LocoRocos to the goal. Read more for details ...
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.