by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. This rogue South American island is suspected of stockpiling WMDs and it's your job to negate the threat to world peace.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 4:42 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 June 21, 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 Joe Keiser on June 19, 2006 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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No guns, no violence, just straight up ping pong from the studio that brought us such games as Midnight Club and Red Dead Revolver. Rockstar San Diego's game takes advantage of the Xbox 360's graphic power and technology to capture the intensity, speed and excitement of Table Tennis.
by Rainier on June 14, 2006 @ 6:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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When Peter Moore revealed a new BC was in the works many gamers hoped for Double Fines' most awesome Psychonauts to be amongst the lucky 20. Alas Big Mutha Truckers beat it to the punch so now Tim Schafer is calling upon the community to
email Microsoft demanding them to make one of 2005's best selling titles work on the Xbox 360. Tim even offered Microsoft to fly his engineer and programmers to their offices to help with the conversion, but was turned down saying "Believe us, we have top men working on it now."
by Rainier on June 11, 2006 @ 10:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Available for download on
his website, Major Nelson's latest podcast includes an interview with Microsoft's Peter Moore, giving feedback on his earlier backwards compatibility comments, and also reveals that the next update (due next week) will include not 12, but 20 or more new updates for older Xbox titles, including DOOM 3 and LEGO Star Wars. The podcast also includes comments and feedback on the latest dashboard update, and how to beta test Vista.
by Judy on June 6, 2006 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's latest football title, NCAA Football 07, comes loaded with new features such as Student Athlete mode and ESPN Radio, on top of the usual Dynasty Mode.
by Hugh McHarg on June 6, 2006 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Enchanted Arms, you will embark on an epic adventure filled with unique characters and more than 75 special controllable creatures that players can unlock as they progress. Take on the role of Atsuma, an Enchanter-in-training who will transform from a naieve student to the most powerful savior in a war 1,000 years in the making.
by Rainier on June 5, 2006 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starting tomorrow, Xbox 360 gamers will be able to access a vigorous system-wide update creating a new pinnacle for next-generation gaming and entertainment. The Xbox 360 spring update introduces more than 125 features and enhancements adding to Xbox 360's power, high-definition graphics, online capabilities and media offerings.
by Alicia on June 3, 2006 @ 12:45 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 June 2, 2006 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowing campaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. This rogue South American island is suspected of stockpiling WMDs and it's your job to negate the threat to world peace
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowing campaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout. Through a seamless narrative, CoD3 delivers the rush of unrelenting battle and breathtaking action of the Allied offensive that changed the fate of the world.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a
podcast interview with Larry "Major Nelson" Hyrb, Group Marketing Manager of Xbox Live Aaron Greenberg revealed that the Xbox Live Vision camera is scheduled for September 19. The USB 2.0 webcam is X360 and PC compatible, requires no drivers, but will be the only pheripheral suited as camera, no 3rd party ones are allowed. World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions, and Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas, amongst several Xbox Live Arcade titles, will use the cam to model players' heads, to add depth to the images it will use both portrait and profile angles.
by Eric on May 29, 2006 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde, creating cinematic, high-definition visuals so intense and powerful, it feels like the gamers are controlling a blockbuster action movie.
by Rainier on May 26, 2006 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It has been much talked about, especially over the past few days, and it finally seems to be taking shape. A new Xbox 360 update is scheduled to take effect in the next week and will include the highly anticipated background downloading, boot to the dash option, a much-improved Marketplace, DVD playback tweaks, as well as various other new features and enhancements.
by Rainier on May 25, 2006 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.
by Rainier on May 25, 2006 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios today announced the sponsorship of Risi Competizione’s Ferrari 430GT for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). As the official racing simulator during the entire race season, the Ferrari’s paint scheme will display Forza Motorsport 2 and Xbox 360 on the hood of the car.
by Rainier on May 23, 2006 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an
interview with Ain't It Cool News, Ritual's VP of development Tom Mustaine revealed that they are looking into bringing its episodic game to next-gen consoles. "We’re gunna do a 360 version at some point in the future. We haven’t finalized those plans yet so I haven’t really announced it yet. But we will be doing it. We also are hoping to be doing a PS 3 version as well. We were looking at Marketplace for the 360 because episodic on Marketplace would make a lot of sense."
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, Agent 47 senses that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing. This demo features the first level, Death of a Showman, giving you a quick tutorial and then you must track down your target in a theme park turned drug lab.
by Eric on May 22, 2006 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde, creating cinematic, high-definition visuals so intense and powerful, it feels like the gamers are controlling a blockbuster action movie.
by Thomas Wilde on May 21, 2006 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.
by Thomas Wilde on May 18, 2006 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Superman Returns: The Videogame, you explore and protect the truly living city of Metropolis, one that is not only expansive (with 80 sq miles and over 9,000 buildings), but also changes dynamically with you as you affect gameplay.
by Rainier on May 17, 2006 @ 9:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After yesterday's premature revelations, Eidos today officially announced that IO Interactive's Hitman: Blood Money has gone goldmaster, shipped to the manufacturer, and will be in stores on May 30th.
by Rainier on May 15, 2006 @ 4:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a
community interview posted by Eidos US PR representative Matt Dahlgren IO Interactive programmer Rasmus Sigsgaard says that the PC version of Hitman: Blood Money has gone goldmaster, and shipped to the manufacturer (thanks TheGunslinger).