by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2005 @ 6:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Jade Empire is set in a new fantastical world based on mythical China, where sinister events have upset the peaceful harmony of an isolated martial arts school. Featuring furious action previously found only in Hong Kong cinema, the game lets players master more than 30 fighting styles and a wide range of mystical powers.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2005 @ 1:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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UC 2: The Liandri Conflict continues the Unreal franchise on the Xbox and introduces an evolutionary new gameplay style to the traditional FPS genre: acrobatic melee combat. This sequel also features new single-player and multiplayer gameplay, person camera mode, intense melee abilities, and 14 playable characters from the Unreal universe, each with spectacular new Adrenaline Powers that enable new offensive and defensive combos.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2005 @ 1:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cold Fear is the first action-horror title to be published under the Ubisoft brand and combines the popular elements of both action and horror releases, delivering an action-packed, tension-filled gaming experience.
by Kris Graft on Feb. 26, 2005 @ 1:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tork: Prehistoric Punk for the Xbox is a high-spirited, fast-paced action-adventure game which allows gamers to play as Tork, a fearless and determined cave boy hero who has magical powers that allow him to travel through time and transform into other creatures.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2005 @ 2:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death is a first-person shooter combining weapon management, fast-paced combat, intense multiplayer action and a riveting plot.. Evolved Games and Rebellion announced today that Judge Dredd: Dredd Versus Death will be out for all of the console gaming platforms as well as for PC on March 1, 2005.
by Judy on Feb. 25, 2005 @ 12:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will offer a high adrenaline experience thanks to never seen before close range attacks, a totally open level design, a completely immersive and interactive environment, and challenging advanced AI. Check these new PS2 & PC screens showing off some of the new technology being used in Chaos Theory ...
by Judy on Feb. 25, 2005 @ 12:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Cold Fear is the first action-horror title to be published under the Ubisoft brand and combines the popular elements of both action and horror releases, delivering an action-packed, tension-filled gaming experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2005 @ 8:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Juiced is the only racing to totally immerse you in the lifestyle and culture of the real street modding scene. Starting as a new kid on the block, without a set of wheels to your name, your main focus in life is to build up your own crew of ‘driving gods’ and dominate the established street racing scene of Angel City.
by Judy on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 11:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft Europe has just announced that DarkWorks' Cold Fear has gone gold for Xbox & PS2, and will be available in European stores March 3rd, and a few days later in North America. No specific release date for the PC version has been announced yet. Cold Fear is an action-horror title that combines the popular elements of both action and horror releases, delivering an action-packed, tension-filled gaming experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 8:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In TimeSplitters Future Perfect, Cortez - the hero from previous installments - returns with humanity on the brink of destruction. With the help of some familiar faces (some very familiar!) he must chase a mystery foe across different time periods to trace the origins of the TimeSplitters and save the day. Check the freshly launched
official TimeSplitters website, or read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 5:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced today that it has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with French developer Quantic Dream, and will be bringing Indigo Prophecy to North America. Indigo Prophecy, previously known as Fahrenheit, is a spectacular interactive thriller, set in New-York, gives gamers the unique chance to play both hunter and fugitive, which in turn leads them to speak, explore, interact, fight and confront unknown dark forces.
by Judy on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 11:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Raze's Hell is a darkly comic third-person shooter set in a fantasy world overrun by fiendishly cute creatures, Raze's Hell follows the exploits of Raze, a monstrous anti-hero who takes a no-holds-barred approach to stopping an onslaught of adorable characters and restore his planet to its naturally ugly state. Read more for new screens and the first ingame footage ...
by Judy on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 10:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft and developer Gearbox Software today announced that Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30, the highly-anticipated World War II game, has gone gold and will soon be on store shelves. The Xbox version will ship on March 1, and PlayStation and PC versions will ship shortly thereafter.
by Judy on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In this new episode, you lead Team Rainbow, the world's most elite counter-terrorist unit, as they are called into action and unfamiliar territory to battle a bioterrorist threat. Stakes escalate as they are personally targeted by an evil terrorist organization. Used to protecting the lives of others, Team Rainbow must now embark on a mission to fight and save some of their own.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 9:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Moto GP 3 has taken the thrill of the first two titles and doubled it, taking the franchise beyond the realms of Grand Prix racing through the introduction of high-adrenaline street racing in Extreme Mode. Players can hone their skills on the streets, experiencing the carnival-like atmosphere that follows the Grand Prix Championship around the world.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pariah focuses on a robust immersive storyline that weaves survival elements into the traditional run-and-gun style of first-person action games. Unsurprising will be the graphic marvel and fine-tuned gameplay of Pariah, a trademark gamers have come to expect from any Digital Extremes game.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead to Rights II marks the return of action-hero Jack Slate and his K-9 companion, Shadow. In this super-charged sequel, Jack and Shadow find themselves once again in the squalid, mean streets of Grant City, ensnared in a labyrinth of crime, corruption and betrayal. Check the official
Dead to Rights II website, or read more for 40+ new screens ...
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TDK Mediactive today announced a fifth 3D scenario to be included in the upcoming racing game World Racing 2. The 'Race Centre' will add track atmosphere to the game and offers 11 different race tracks, a high-speed course with high banked curves, a classic oval track plus an off-road track and two rally courses. Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Created by Texas-based Gearbox Software, Brothers in Arms is the most realistic and authentic WWII shooter ever. While other WWII games have sugarcoated the war experience, Brothers in Arms is based on a true story and will immerse gamers into the gritty, uncensored and emotionally-charged side of war. Read more for new screens showing off the "suppression fire," or check the ingame trailer ...
by Judy on Feb. 23, 2005 @ 12:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In this new episode, you lead Team Rainbow, the world's most elite counter-terrorist unit, as they are called into action and unfamiliar territory to battle a bioterrorist threat. Stakes escalate as they are personally targeted by an evil terrorist organization. Used to protecting the lives of others, Team Rainbow must now embark on a mission to fight and save some of their own.
by Judy on Feb. 23, 2005 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire Interactive today announced that FlatOut will ship to retail outlets in the U.S. on June 14, 2005. Vivendi Universal Games will distribute the title in the U.S.
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2005 @ 9:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft today announced that new content for MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf, the popular 'Mech combat game for Xbox, is now available for download via Xbox Live. This round of free content consists of two maps that were originally featured in the Limited Edition; each playable via System Link, split-screen and Xbox Live. The first map, Mountain High, supports five game types: Team Destruction, Check It, Snatch it, Base War and Grinder. The second map, Troubled Waters, is playable in multiplayer Destruction mode and can also be played by either one or two gamers in the offline Grinder mode.
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2005 @ 7:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games today announced that it has signed an agreement with Empire Interactive to distribute Ford Racing 3 for the PS2, Xbox, and PC in North America. The first two titles of the Ford Racing series, which were also distributed by Take-Two, sold over 1 million units in North America.
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2005 @ 10:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Blitz: The League will feature a powerful story mode that, for the first time ever in a football videogame, explores the realism, lifestyle and drama found in professional football. Players will take the helm of a downtrodden football franchise and retool the players and coaching staff in a quest to guide them to the league championship. Additional features include intense multiplayer action with head-to head online play and complete customization of players, teams, stadiums and more.
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2005 @ 4:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Use destructive weapons and innate mental powers to take on the most feared enemy in the galaxy - Mankind! Play as Crypto, an alien warrior sent to Earth to clear the way for the Furon invasion force. Your mission is to infiltrate humanity, control them, harvest their brain stems and ultimately destroy them. You choose the method - infiltration or disintigration!