by Judy on Nov. 11, 2004 @ 11:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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“Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict” brings the “Unreal Championship” franchise to Xbox and Xbox Live with bold enhancements to single and multiplayer gameplay including all new super-agile player acrobatics, third-person camera mode, vehicles and intense melee abilities. “Unreal Championship” fans can play as any one of 14 characters from the “Unreal” Universe, each with spectacular new Adrenaline powers that enable new offensive and defensive combos.
by Judy on Nov. 11, 2004 @ 7:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia: Warrior Within features a deep, mysterious storyline starring a darker, edgier Prince who is vigilant in his quest to unseal his mortal destiny. Read more for new screens & trailer ...
by Judy on Nov. 11, 2004 @ 1:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia: Warrior Within features a deep, mysterious storyline starring a darker, edgier Prince who is vigilant in his quest to unseal his mortal destiny. Ubisoft sends us an in-house Q&A with the people behind the Prince of Persia: Warrior Within story, a rather secretive bunch of guys going by the name of "sekretagent."
by Geson Hatchett on Nov. 11, 2004 @ 12:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2 picks up where the original popular action platform game left off. The cast of characters from Down Under has grown, and so has the action! Evil Boss Cass has broken out of Currawong Jail and hatched a plan to take over the world with an army of Uber Reptiles. It's up to our boomerang-wielding hero, TY, and his newly formed team of Burramudgee Bush Rescue mates to stop him!
by Judy on Nov. 10, 2004 @ 6:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Halo 2 broke entertainment retail records in its first 24 hours on store shelves. Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the highly-anticipated game sold through 2.4 million units in the U.S. and Canada, driving cash register receipts to the $125 million mark.
by Judy on Nov. 10, 2004 @ 4:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Going where no previous James Bond game has dared to tread, the upcoming GoldenEye: Rogue Agent first-person shooter from Electronic Arts breaks all the rules by transporting players to the dark side of the Bond universe to experience life as a high-rolling, cold-hearted villain. Read more for new screens & a new trailers.
by Judy on Nov. 10, 2004 @ 3:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Lead a four-man fireteam of US Marines through the perils of authentic, modern urban combat in a Middle-Eastern urban battleground. This is an action-oriented, first-person 3D shooter that is being developed under the direction of the US Marine Corps as a training simulation for use by the Marine Corps. Close Combat: First to Fight is as close as you can get on a computer or Xbox to being a Marine fireteam leader in modern urban combat!
by Judy on Nov. 10, 2004 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today announced that The Urbz: Sims in the City has shipped to retail outlets worldwide under the EA GAMES brand. Following the record-setting launch of The Sims 2, the development team at the celebrated Maxis studio today launched The Urbz: Sims in the City, the newest entry into the award-winning franchise for the PS2, Xbox, GameCube and GBA. The Nintendo DS version will ship on Tuesday, November 16, as a launch title for the new handheld system.
by Judy on Nov. 10, 2004 @ 8:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mercenaries is a revolutionary third-person combat-action game that delivers the next level of free-form gameplay in massive interactive environments. The game gives players the opportunity to take on the role of a soldier for hire in an open-ended world. Read more to check out the new screens...
by Judy on Nov. 10, 2004 @ 8:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a one-man army whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city's high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods reserved for those on the wrong side of the law. "The Punisher" video game represents the best of over 30 years of "Punisher" comic books and depicts some of the grittiest storylines in the Marvel Universe. Check these new screens ..
Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space throws players into the shoes of a heroic cat bravely taking control of time in order to face tough battles and puzzling challenges. Just like using a VCR remote control, players' customised cats have the power to slow down the action, pause, review, fast-forward, record and even combine them in challenging situations.
by Paul Reith on Nov. 10, 2004 @ 4:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Halo 2 is the sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. In Halo 2, the saga continues as Master Chief—a genetically enhanced super-soldier—is the only thing standing between the relentless Covenant and the destruction of all humankind.
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 11:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Big shipping day for Konami as they send off no less than four titles to retail stores. Karaoke Revolution Volume 3 for the PlayStation2 has shipped to retail stores, as well as the Xbox edition of Karaoke Revolution. For the younger crowd Konami has Shaman King: Power of Spirit for PS2 and Shaman King: Master of Spirits on the GBA. Read more for details on each title ...
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 1:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood is GOLD and officially ships to retail on November 16th 2004 across North America. Defeating the most hardcore backyard wrestlers will not be enough; as the lure of "easy money" has attracted the attention of the most violent professional wrestlers to ever set foot in a ring. When hardcore backyard brawlers, chair swinging backyard babes and blood thirsty professional wrestlers choose your town as their battlefield...There Goes The Neighborhood!
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 12:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Prepare to enter the nitrous-fuelled world of Crash 'n' Burn where dangerous driving is not only encouraged, it is the only way you'll survive. Crash 'n' Burn is being developed by Climax's Brighton studio, and will be available on PlayStation 2 and Xbox on November 16th for only $19.99! More bang, and crash, for your buck!
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ESPN Videogames announced today details of the new additions found in ESPN College Hoops 2K5's franchise offering, called Legacy Mode. In the world of collegiate basketball, the coach is responsible for calling the shots on and off the court. Recruiting top players year round, scouting new talent and preparing the game plan against opponents are some of the fundamental elements gamers will find in the unique and exciting Legacy Mode.
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced that Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge is now available for the PS2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance and PC at retail outlets across North America. The title features extreme game show-style stunt challenges and sizzling fast racing action. The PS2 version also includes an online component, allowing eight players to race head-to-head via a PS2 online account.
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 8:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Going where no previous James Bond game has dared to tread, the upcoming GoldenEye: Rogue Agent first-person shooter from Electronic Arts breaks all the rules by transporting players to the dark side of the Bond universe to experience life as a high-rolling, cold-hearted villain. Read more for new screens & a new trailer.
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 8:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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It is 776BC. The time of the first Olympics in Ancient Greece. The Greek city states of Athens, Sparta, Macedonia, Elis, Crete, Troy, Thebes and Carthage have gathered at Olympia. It is the last day of the historic event. The five full days of frenetic athletic activities are coming to an end. But the pinnacle of all the Olympic events is yet to commence. As one of the competitors, the expectations of thousands rest on your shoulders......
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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"Darkwatch" is an original first person shooter combining the Western and Horror genres to create a cinematic experience with unparalleled depth and game play variety. As half-vampire Jericho Cross, players must hunt down a powerful vampire lord whose undead minions have overrun the Wild West. The result is a stylistic premise blending western and vampire-horror milieus, and one injected with innovative concepts.
by Nathan Mourfield on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bobby "Scaler" Jenkins got more than he bargained for when he stumbled upon his next door neighbor’s evil plot to take over the world by stealing all the lizards and training them to become his mutant army. Bobby takes on his enemies in ways kids will only have dreamed of…by transforming into one of them. Sneaky, elusive, witty and hysterical – this unexpected hero will keep you guessing just what will happen next!
by Judy on Nov. 8, 2004 @ 5:16 p.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.
by Judy on Nov. 8, 2004 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA just informed us that Need for Speed Underground 2 has gone gold for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and PC. The title will ship to retail outlets nationwide on Monday, November 15th.
by Judy on Nov. 8, 2004 @ 12:57 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.
by Judy on Nov. 8, 2004 @ 12:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The entertainment industry is bracing for a big night tonight as thousands of fans around the globe finally get their hands on one of the most highly anticipated games of the year: "Halo 2," available exclusively Xbox. Gamers, celebrities, adrenaline junkies and industry paparazzi worldwide will converge at hundreds of lively launch soirees and thousands of retail outlets when the game officially goes on sale just after midnight.