by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 2:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed 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 Judy on July 13, 2006 @ 6:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xbox Live Marketplace is now featuring a playable demo of EA's real-time strategy, The Battle for Middle-earth II. The demo features an introductory level; the first mission from the single-player evil campaign, which allows you to play as a Goblin or Elf; and a multiplayer map. Simply sign in to Xbox LIVE from the Xbox Dashboard to download the free demo.
by Rainier on July 13, 2006 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has released mod tools for The Battle for Middle-Earth 2 allowing the community to create and mod their own content. This package includes 3DS Max 7 Autodesk plugin, a W3D Viewer, an Asset Cache Builder, as well as documentation and tutorials to get you started.
by Rainier on July 13, 2006 @ 5:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today EA held its Studio Showcase 06 where it presented its lineup for the rest of the year and beyond. Valve's Gabe Newell blew our socks off with the announcement that TF2 will be included as multiplayer portion with Episode 2, and even a full singleplayer game called Portal.
by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 11:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ATI Technologies announced today that Microsoft has chosen ATI's H.264 decoder for the Xbox 360 HD DVD player, bringing users sharper, more true-to-life visuals and smoother playback of high-definition content, up to six times the resolution of traditional DVDs all on a single disc.
by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine announced today the release of a second free content module for its MMO Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach. The Twilight Forge module features a new story module consisting of a series of adventures culminating in an epic encounter against a legendary foe, the Warforged Titan.
by Rainier on July 11, 2006 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that actress Emmanuelle Vaugier will star in Need for Speed Carbon. Developed by EA Black Box, Need for Speed Carbon delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing and challenges players to face the ultimate test of driving skill on treacherous canyon roads.
by Rainier on July 11, 2006 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Joint Task Force is a story of modern war where players match superior tactics and military technology against dangerous unconventional forces around the globe.
by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed 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 July 7, 2006 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Interactive Software Federation of Europe held a panel discussion involving consumers, publishers and developers of video games throughout the European Union. Participants including parents’ representatives heard a panel of independent experts, including psychologists and media specialists, express their views about the impact of videogames on players, especially the younger ones.
by Rainier on July 7, 2006 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Throwback Entertainment announced that it has acquired the rights and interest in multiple Acclaim Entertainment titles. The vast library of game-related properties includes, but is not limited to Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance, Vexx, Extreme-G Racing, Legends of Wrestling, Re-Volt, and Summer Heat Volleyball.
by Rainier on July 6, 2006 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a move that surely will please a lot of gamers, JoWooD's community manager Johann Ertl announced that Piranha Bytes' RPG Gothic 3
will not feature the oft criticized Starforce copy protection, but instead have a more user-friendly, though not yet specified, protection scheme.
by Rainier on July 3, 2006 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pre-ordering is now available through the Triton Player for $49.95 by clicking the "Preload Prey" box. By pre-ordering you will be able to start playing Prey within minutes of the release at 12:01 a.m. on 7/11/2006. In a little over a week you will be able to start pre-loading Prey so that there will be no wait once the clock strikes midnight.
by Rainier on June 30, 2006 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Boasting a new and innovative console-specific control scheme that allows novice players to enjoy the game’s signature strategy gameplay while giving expert strategy players the flexibility needed to engage in deeply complex battles. The Battle for Middle-earth II for the X360 will hit store shelves July 7.
by Rainier on June 29, 2006 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and customization options, Forza Motorsport 2 improves on the unprecedented features gamers enjoyed in its debut installment.
by Rainier on June 27, 2006 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jowood has released the first patch for Phenomic's RTS/RPG hybrid. This update brings your retail game to v1.02 and addresses various bugs, crashes and other enhancements, but most importantly adds the editor, which allows you to create your own thrilling PvP and free-game maps, this is the perfect tool for dedicated multiplayer fans.
by Rainier on June 27, 2006 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Massive Incorporated and WEBZEN Inc. today announced plans to provide in-game advertising to two of the publisher's most anticipated MMO games. The agreement marks Massive's entry in the Asian market and WEBZEN's first services to provide in-game advertising.
by Rainier on June 27, 2006 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spiderweb Software announces the upcoming release of Geneforge 4: Rebellion, the next chapter in their fantasy epic. Once again, return to the world of the Shapers, where you explore freely, choose for yourself what side you will fight for, and create and mold strange, powerful monsters to serve you.
by Rainier on June 26, 2006 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yoga. Massage therapy. Free catered meals. Discounted gym membership. These are just a few of the benefits that helped Insomniac Games earn the honor for the second-straight year of being named one of the best companies, and only game developer listed, to work for in America.
by Rainier on June 26, 2006 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Force10 Networks announced its TeraScale E-Series family of switch/routers is offering online gaming companies the ability to support hundreds of thousands of players simultaneously as well as the seamless scalability to accommodate both new interactive worlds and users.
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 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 20, 2006 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Left Behind Games has signed Chance Thomas, the man behind the music of games like King Kong, X-Men: The Official Movie Game and Vivendi's Lord of the Rings series - to provide the score for Left Behind: Eternal Forces, its upcoming RTS.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 9:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sims 2: Open for Business will revolve around setting up businesses and making money. You will need to strategically place employees, or fire useless workers, in order to keep your customers happy. EA has released a new patch fixing various problems with the addon.
by Rainier on June 14, 2006 @ 4:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, ESRB President Patricia Vance revealed that it will fine companies up to $1 million for the most egregious offenses. Repeat offenders could get their rating services suspended, heavily impacting sales as most big retailers refuse to carry unrated titles