by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced today that Asterix and Obelix XXL 2 is currently in development for PSP and NDS. Enhanced versions of the PS2 and PC game of the same name, Asterix and Obelix XXL 2 for the handhelds will take advantage of their unique capabilities while staying rooted in the same great tradition of parody that runs throughout the stories of Asterix and his friends.
by Rainier on June 14, 2006 @ 3:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, based on the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures’ film, is a swashbuckling third-person action/adventure. Players will engage in game play that reflects the cunning world of the film franchise -- with an abundance of disloyalty, humor and revenge.
by Rainier on June 14, 2006 @ 7:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.
by Rainier on June 14, 2006 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With a vast collection of sports themed quick-fire mini games there are literally 101 great reasons to buy EyeToy: Play Sports. Being an EyeToy game the emphasis is on multiplayer fun, and this game features a brand new team mode perfect for party play.
by Rainier on June 13, 2006 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment. Eidos announced the PSP edition will ship June 21st in North America.
by Rainier on June 13, 2006 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While it was already introduced back
in May during E3, Ignition Entertainment today officially announced the sequel to Archer Maclean’s Mercury. Once again taking control of the liquid Mercury blob, players must avoid various obstacles and hazards to reach the end goal.
by Rainier on June 13, 2006 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today announced the development of Totally Spies 2!: Undercover for NDS and GBA. Totally Spies! is the hit animated TV series that stars three teenaged girl super-spies from Beverly Hills who fight international crime.
by Andrew Hayward on June 10, 2006 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Frogger Helmet Chaos, an evil force is threatening Frogger's home, Firefly Swamp, and the nearby Kingdom of Bunnington Hollow. The first 3D handheld game for the Frogger franchise with 3D environments and traditional 2D gameplay.
by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Over a decade since PC adventurers first sampled the delights of Myst’s emotive and visual feasts, the new handheld development will engage the player like never before and literally take them to another world.
by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kuma Reality Games announced today Assault on Iran, Pt. 3: Payback in Iraq, a video game simulating a realistic conflict between U.S. and Iranian forces over the development of nuclear arms. The newest chapter is a direct response to “Commander Bahman,” a game being developed by the Union of Islamic Student Societies.
by Reldan on June 9, 2006 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pac-Man World Rally is an original kart racing game that puts players behind the wheel as Pac-Man or one of 14 other classic Namco characters racing for the checkered flag while using unique power-ups and items to prevent their opponents from claiming victory.
by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom Puzzle World for the PSP is a collection with five amazing titles including the cult classic Super Puzzle Fighter II, Block Block, and the three-in-one Buster Bros. Collection.
by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 8:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Urban Chaos: Riot Response, previously known as Zero Tolerance, is a high velocity, first person shooter where the player confronts real terror in an American city.
by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.
by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playlogic has updated the Sparta Ancient Wars product page reflecting a change in release date, originally scheduled for Q3, the game has been pushed back to Q4 2006. Sparta: Ancient Wars is an RTS based on historical events and timelines, and not to feature myths or legends.
by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take Two settled Federal Trade Commission charges that it failed to disclose important information about the game's content to consumers by not disclosing that the game discs contained potentially viewable nude female characters and a potentially playable sex mini-game. An $11,000 fine per "future" violation was ordered; luckily, this is not retroactive, as that would have cost Take-Two a total of $72 billion.
by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 6:22 a.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 June 8, 2006 @ 5:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Packed full with more than 100 new features, Football Manager 2007 is set for release on PC, and Xbox 360, while Football Manager Handheld on PSP completes the format line-up, with all platforms set for a Christmas 2006 release.
by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Over a decade since PC adventurers first sampled the delights of Myst’s emotive and visual feasts, the new handheld development will engage the player like never before and literally take them to another world.
by Hank on June 8, 2006 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the SEAL commander, the player will be supported by AI teammate executing traditional SOCOM team-based tactical, stealth and action gameplay. Multiple players will once again be able to form clans and take on their friends for team-based high-action gameplay.
by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced that it has signed a deal with Frontier Developments to distribute Thrillville throughout Europe and Asia, Christmas 2006. Customize your park, interact with guests like never before, and build and hop into your own roller coasters and other rides.
by Rainier on June 7, 2006 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SPECNAZ 2 is a tactical FPS game, built on 3D outdoor engine AMOEBA. The main characteristic feature is the tactic-action model, which the game provides to the player, as well as gives him/her opportunities for successful completion of missions without any limitations.
by Rainier on June 7, 2006 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 June 7, 2006 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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There's an influx of new talent storming the doors of game developer Trilogy Studios. The opportunity to work on new IP and be a part of a forward thinking studio has attracted top developers such as EA's Jeff Leggett, Rockstar Games' Gunter Erhart, and Chad Schoonover, former Epic Games.
by Rainier on June 7, 2006 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment.