by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2005 @ 7:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Invaders Evolution inaugurates the Evolution brand, a sister to the Revolution series on the Nintendo DS. Space Invaders Evolution marks Rising Star's first step onto the PSP and will blaze a trail for daring innovation that future Evolution titles will aim to follow.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2005 @ 8:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Oxygen Interactive are pleased to announce the expansion of their sports range with 'Winter Sports' for the PS2 and PC. Inspired by the forthcoming Winter Olympics, Winter Sports will see gamers cut through gates, punch through turns and slip through gliding phases as they strive to become number one.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2005 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA has revealed some additional details on the upcoming NFS MW demo, which is scheduled to be released early November (between 1st-14th ). The demo will feature 2 Quick Race Tracks (Sprint - Point-to-Point, and Speedtrap - New Race Mode), driveable in 3 cars (Tuned Mustang, Stock Cayman S, and Tuned Cayman S), with opponents using 6 cars (IS300, GTO, Golf GTI, Cayman S, Viper, and Mustang). Also included will be a Pursuit Length Challenge, a Tollbooth Challenge, and Roadblock dodge Challenge. Aural pleasure is assued with 4 music tracks, and as bonus there will be a 30 second video showcasing the blacklist and blacklist opponents.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2005 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefield 2: Special Forces brings the intensity and excitement of its predecessors into the realm of covert ops with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems available to man.
by Reldan on Oct. 31, 2005 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PoPoLoCrois is sure to be an instant favorite for the new generation of PSP users. This classic fantasy story features brand-new sequences from the animated TV series, new playable adventures, plus exciting battles with rich, vibrant colors and cell-shaded 2D graphics. You’ll be hooked on the delightful characters and animated storyline that is fun for all ages.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2005 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets.
by Alicia on Oct. 29, 2005 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bounty Hounds is a third-person weapons-based action game for the PSP in which players utilize a massive selection of weapons and armor in order to fight more than 40 alien species across 40 expansive missions in a future gone awry.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2005 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar's just released Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories features an option for custom tracks in its submenu but seemingly no way to make it work. Today will change all that however as Rockstar are pleased to announce Rockstar Custom Tracks, a program that will allow you to take music from commercial CD's you already own and convert them to the proper format to play in Liberty City Stories. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2005 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft North America announces the release of Issue 6: Along Came a Spider, the latest expansion to City of Heroes, offering exciting new content, graphics and technology upgrades. It will also pit heroes and villains into direct conflict as it opens the doors to new player-versus-player (PvP) zones that will be shared with characters from the soon to be released City of Villains.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2005 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Back at E3 2005 Sony showed the first glimpses of a new title in the Syphon Filter franchise, but did not disclose any details, up until today. Syphon Filter : Dark Mirror is scheduled to be released in North America spring 2006 and will not only see the return of Gabe Logan, but also Theresa, Lipan et Lian Xing. The PSP version will allow you to give commands to the rest of your team a la SOCOM, and a multiplayer wi-fi mode is also par of the new features. Sony promises near PS2 quality graphics due to the usage of streaming technology. More details soon ...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2005 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vicious Cycle Software announced that it has officially joined the Sony Computer Entertainment Tools and Middleware program for PSP. The company will offer its Vicious Engine toolset to developers and publishers of games for the PSP platform as a licensed middleware solution.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2005 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that it has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with Namco to bring Tales of Eternia into European territories. Remake of the 3rd Tales title in the series, Tales of Eternia is an RPG that will send players off on a rich adventure through a dreamlike world.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2005 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers builds upon the ground-breaking, genre-blending game play of the original, integrating an all new robust multiplayer system, player-controlled coalition forces, mechanized units and enhanced character abilities and advanced enemy A.I. Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers is scheduled to release this winter.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2005 @ 9:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In reaction to German publisher Frogster seizing its Bet on Soldier support, UK publisher
Digital Jesters announces that both DJ and BoS developer Kylotonn will continue support for Bet on Soldier: Blood Sport with patches, compatibilty issues and anything else that crops up in the future. Claiming Frogster did their statement in error, a retraction or clarification is said to be announced soon.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2005 @ 5:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Bean announced today it will expand its strategy lineup with Space Empires IV and Stary fury, to be released as a bundle pack by the end of 2005.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2005 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lumines creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi has unveiled his newest PSP creation, Every Extend Extra. As with most of his other titles gameplay and music are closely intertwined and are equally important in the game experience. E3 is a mix between shoot'm up and strategy, as you have to provoke chain reactions by avoiding enemy fire. Not too many details were disclosed yet, but Every Extend Extra is expected in Japanese stores January 2006, so more will be revealed in the near future.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2005 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Splat Magazine Renegade Paintball brings all of the intense action of paintball into your living room, challenging players with over 25 white-knuckle single player Tournament and Fieldball matches. Global Star has released a demo alloiwng you to try out the game for 60 minutes after which you can purchase a license key to unlock the full game.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2005 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom of Paradise, known in Eirope as Key of Heaven, begins with Shinbu, a young boy residing in a village near the Gate of Seiryu, earning his living as a hired bodyguard for travelers visiting the area. Playing as Shinbu, use your deadly swordsmanship skills to avenge your clan's decimation and restore the balance of powers across the land.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2005 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SPECNAZ is a Tactical First Person Shooter 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 Oct. 26, 2005 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Entropia today announces film-maker and director of the movie "Hey DJ!", Jon Jacobs, a.k.a. "NEVERDIE", as the winner of this historic auction for virtual real estate. The auction began taking bids on the 21st of October and just three days later its $100,000 US buyout price was met for a virtual Space Resort.
by David Wanaselja on Oct. 26, 2005 @ 12:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ultimate Spider-Man allows players to take on the role of Spider-Man AND a super-villain in an original storyline. The game's expanded, free-roaming environments deliver a deep adventure with a variety of challenging missions, diverse game play and an improved combat system that allows players to face off against the largest number of characters from the Spider-Man universe ever assembled.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2005 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom today announced the release of Resident Evil 4 for the PS2, with brand new features, enhancements and exciting surprises. In Resident Evil 4 players are reacquainted with Leon S. Kennedy, Raccoon City Police Department’s idealistic rookie cop from Resident Evil 2.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2005 @ 12:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bandai Games today announced that Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex for PSP system has shipped to retail stores. Face off against technological terrorists as a member of Section 9, an elite group of intelligence operatives commissioned to fend off sinister cyber-criminals.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2005 @ 12:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Topware Interactive has acquired the exclusive rights to publish Chrome SpecForce in the North American market. Chrome Specforce is an sci-fi FPS, packed with unlimited action and a diverse range of vehicles and weapons, appealing for both lone and online gaming. Get ready for the special force operatives of the future.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2005 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA of America today announced the release of Spartan: Total Warrior for the PS2, Xbox, and Gamecube. Spartan: Total Warrior, a game steeped in richly-detailed cinematic action, represents the first console title from SEGA studio The Creative Assembly.