by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announces that Prince of Persia Warrior Within has already doubled sales of the brand's first installment, with 1.8 million units delivered since its December 2nd release. During an extremely competitive holiday season, Prince of Persia Warrior Within has proven itself as a force with which to be reckoned.
by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 7:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, THQ and SCi today announced the talent line-up secured for the Constantine videogame, which is based on the upcoming film from Warner Bros. Pictures, set for release in February 2005, and the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels. Keanu Reeves, Tilda Swinton, Gavin Rossdale and Max Baker have their likeness recreated in the game and, players will be able to assume the title role of the film's protagonist John Constantine (Reeves) in the game.
by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 2:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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JoWooD offers to fans of Stargate the unique opportunity to take on the role of one of the characters in the fascinating world of the Stargate SG-1: The Alliance game. Starting December 22nd and ending on December 31st JoWooD will put up a charity-auction on “Ebay”, the world biggest internet auction house featuring the opportunity to have a virtual double of the highest bidder integrated into the upcoming Stargate SG-1: The Alliance game.
by Judy on Dec. 22, 2004 @ 11:25 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.
by Judy on Dec. 22, 2004 @ 10:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Buena Vista Interactive today announced that it will publish Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie’s Revenge for the PS2 and Xbox in North America. The games will release in October 2005 along with BVG’s previously announced Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King title for GBA. Capcom will publish the PlayStation 2 title in Europe in 2005.
by Judy on Dec. 22, 2004 @ 9:36 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. Ubisoft has launched
the official Brothers in Arms website, featuring previously release screenshots, trailers and game info.
by Judy on Dec. 22, 2004 @ 9:16 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 Judy on Dec. 22, 2004 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring NBA legends, today's top stars, and original characters from past editions, NBA Street Vol 3 reaches new heights by making over-the-top, larger-than-life moves even bigger in this action-packed, arcade-style game. Customize your baller, build courts from the ground up, throw one down in an all-new dunk contest and go online to put your reputation to the test.
by Judy on Dec. 22, 2004 @ 8:38 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 Judy on Dec. 22, 2004 @ 8:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World Snooker Championship 2005 will be launched at next year's World Championship in April 2005 on the PS2, Xbox, and PC formats. In addition to this, Blade is delighted to announce that it is developing World Snooker Championship for Sony's PSP.
by Judy on Dec. 22, 2004 @ 1:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels, the supernatural thriller Constantine tells the story of John Constantine, a man who has literally been to hell and back. Constantine is being developed by Bits Studios and is based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film starring Keanu Reeves, due in February 2005.
by Nathan Mourfield on Dec. 22, 2004 @ 1:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DDR Ultramix 2 combines fun, excitement, competition, choreography and physical interaction into one game. By accessing the enhanced Xbox Live support, players can compete head-to-head with other dancers nationwide, conduct online tournaments, upload content and download new songs, steps and characters. Also boasting a bigger music library than ever before, DDR Ultramix 2 includes exclusive songs, new game modes and content exclusively for the Xbox.
by Judy on Dec. 21, 2004 @ 3:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Cox Newspaper is reporting that a teenage girl who was photographed topless, apparently during Spring Break at South Padre Island, is now one of the topless image prizes in The Guy Game. The problem is, the girl was 17 when she was photographed, and is now suing Take 2, Sony and Microsoft as she claims she did not give consent.
by Judy on Dec. 21, 2004 @ 12:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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'FIFA Street' is a combination of arcade action blended with the culture of freestyle street football. By removing the rules from the simulation football experience, 'FIFA Street' exposes the heart of the world's beautiful game, on-the-ball flare and individual style.
by Judy on Dec. 21, 2004 @ 12:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Oddworld Stranger's Wrath combines first and third-person gameplay with familiar Oddworld elements and an all-new engine to deliver a unique gameplay experience. Set to award-winning visuals, players will be moved by the complex and inspiring story as the Stranger comes to grips with his true nature in the hunt for the ultimate bounty. EA has just launched
the official Oddworld Stranger's Wrath website with screens, game info and a few trailers...
by Judy on Dec. 21, 2004 @ 12:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Stolen is an ultra realistic, third person, stealth-based, action game based around a high-tech female thief. Along with innovative high-tech stealth/robbery game actions and events, Stolen also boasts some truly amazing technical and presentational features to give it a spectacular look that will captivate gamers.
by Judy on Dec. 21, 2004 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sammy Studios today announced that two award winning musicians will lend their musical talents to its upcoming game Darkwatch. Darkwatch will boast a cinematic musical score composed by Asdru Sierra and Mike Reagan.
by Judy on Dec. 21, 2004 @ 5:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cutesy characters finally get their comeuppance as Majesco introduces Raze's Hell, a new third-person shooter developed by Artech Studios, available exclusively for the Xbox and is scheduled for spring of next year.
by Judy on Dec. 21, 2004 @ 4:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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UEFA Champions League will offer soccer fans the opportunity to guide their chosen club from qualification anxiety through to big night glory, adding an element of the unexpected allowing lower league teams into the glamour world of European football. Throughout the game, players need to negotiate 50 unique and challenging on- and off-field missions successfully to take control of their UEFA Champions League destiny.
by Judy on Dec. 20, 2004 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Microsoft announced the launch of
the official Forza Motorsports website, but more importantly, the same statement also revealed Microsoft pushed back the release from its original February date, to April 2005. Head on over to the official website for all the latest info, an innovative car builder page enabling car enthusiasts to modify the look and performance of six cars – the Acura NSX, Nissan 350z, Audi TT, Silvia, Hyundai Tiburon and Volkswagen Beetle, the latest screenshots or Car Cultures, a page dedicated to the wide-range of cars and car cultures that make up Forza Motorsport.
by Judy on Dec. 20, 2004 @ 7:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ and SCi Entertainment Group have signed an exclusive agreement naming THQ the North American publisher for the "Constantine" video game, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics, and based on the Warner Bros. Pictures film.
by Corey Owen on Dec. 20, 2004 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is the next chapter to the award winning game of 2003. Set in the unique timeframe of the Old Republic, 4,000 years before Star Wars Episode I, The Sith Lords features an all-new more perilous storyline, new characters, classes, locations and force powers.
by Judy on Dec. 20, 2004 @ 3:25 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. A new avenue for Ubisoft so time to catch up with DarkWorks' Guillaume Gouraud and Antoine Villette.
by Nathan Mourfield on Dec. 19, 2004 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Karaoke Revolution features a number of exciting single and multi-player modes that support up to eight other aspiring pop stars. Showtime Mode lets players climb from the clubs to the ultimate arena, while Arcade Mode and Karaoke Mode let you sing and compete alone or with friends. In addition, downloadable song packs, several customizable characters and multiple venues make it even more fun to step up to the mic!
In MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf gamers will be able to step outside the 'Mech and live the life of a human pilot in a fresh new single player game. Tanks, VTOLs and BattleArmor will offer players plenty of opportunities to rain destruction on their opposition in both single and multiplayer games.