by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 8:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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World Tour Golf is destined to capture the player's imagination by fusing the features of real-world golf, high-end graphics, accurate animation and a unique control system. Oxygen Interactive announced that it has added Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose to the World Tour Golf's line-up of international golfing talent.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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EA today officially announced the next installment in the Need for Speed franchise, Need for Speed Carbon. Scheduled for release in November 2006, NFS Carbon delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing and will challenge players to face the ultimate test of driving skill on treacherous canyon roads.
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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Ignition announced today its plan to release the PSP exclusive 3D role-playing game Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light in Europe. Blade Dancer is one of the first RPG title for the PSP that adopts a dynamic multi-player system. Gamers can now play an RPG with anyone, anytime, anywhere.
by Agustin on June 22, 2006 @ 12:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials takes players deep into the Splinter Cell saga. Experience all-new missions and objective exclusive to the PSP system, and discover the untold story of Sam Fisher through flashbacks to various missions from the entire Splinter Cell franchise, including Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent.
by Rainier on June 21, 2006 @ 8:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn International, previously known as Khaeon, Spellborn uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine. TCoS Producer Erik 't Sas talks about the current state of the game and what to expect in the near future!
by Judy on June 21, 2006 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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IDV announced today that it has added eight more developers to its growing list of SpeedTree customers. Midway, People Can Fly, Koei Canada, CD Projekt and several others have gone on record as users of SpeedTree for its wind effects, foliage editor, and dynamic LODs. SpeedTree 4.0 was also released, promising a host of new features. Read more for details ...
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 Judy on June 20, 2006 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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According to 
Reuters, IBM has developed a transistor that is capable of reaching 500 gigahertz, which is 100 times faster than the highest-end PC processors being sold today. Instead of shrinking the size of the transistor, IBM altered the silicon by adding the element germanium. Ahoy captain, super-fast computers and wireless networks on the horizon!
by Rainier on June 20, 2006 @ 1:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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Super Monkey Ball Adventure is an all-new narrative driven and platform based style of gameplay. How did the developers of such a well known franchise make the game even better this time around?
by Rainier on June 20, 2006 @ 12:55 a.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 June 19, 2006 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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The National Hockey League Players' Association and the National Hockey League today announced that EA and 2K Sports have agreed to non-exclusive, multi-year licensing extensions.
by Reldan on June 18, 2006 @ 2:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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Sparta: Ancient Wars is a real time strategy based on historical events and timelines, and not to feature myths or legends. Based on the historical background of Spartans' high culture, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new stunning 3D engine.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 5:29 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 16, 2006 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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Eidos confirms today that they are developing a special ‘10th Anniversary Edition’ of Tomb Raider. Previously in the works at Core Designs, now part of Rebellion, it has now been taken over by Crystal Dynamics.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 3:10 a.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, all the while retaining the legendary qualities reminiscent to the property.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
        
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Bright, refreshing and compulsive, LocoRoco plunges you into a colourful world where jelly-like creatures sing, roll and bounce their way through levels to reach their goals.
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.