by Judy on Sept. 29, 2004 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Find out what happens when a fast-talking fish tells a great white lie in DreamWorks' Shark Tale video game, available now from Activision. Featuring a hip underwater culture and funky tunes, gamers immerse themselves in the world of Reef City as they step into the fins of Oscar, a bigger-than- life little fish that is constantly "fin-agling" his way out of trouble.
by Judy on Sept. 29, 2004 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You paid your dues in Tony Hawk's Underground, now prove yourself in Tony Hawk's Underground 2. It's time to go globetrotting on a sick international road trip with Tony Hawk and Bam Margera. THUG 2 delivers a hilarious story mode, an unprecedented level of customization, and more moves than the Skate Gods could dream of. Grab your board, an arsenal of spray paint and prepare to wreak havoc around the world.
by Judy on Sept. 29, 2004 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Godzilla: Save the Earth, players will have nine game modes to choose from, including Action, the mission-based single-player game; Challenges, a series of single-player challenges to complete; Custom, where players can set the parameters of a fight; Versus, the classic one-on-one melee battle; and many more. The game also includes mini games, including rail-type arcade sequences.
by Judy on Sept. 29, 2004 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A brief hiccup on the official Microsoft jobs website revealed an interesting glimpse of what might be a future Xbox 2 online feature. A job posting on its website, looking for a software dev. engineer, unveiled a Xenon Title Server discribe as "a spectator mode for many Xenon games, Xbox TV - with tickers at the bottom of the screen featuring recent high scores and game highlights, a tournament system, and tradable trophies." In the meantime this of course has been removed, only giving extra speculations as to what the accidental leakage of the online feature might mean.
by Judy on Sept. 29, 2004 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time, Sims are living in the city where reputation (rep) is everything. Players will custom-create these new Sims, called Urbz, by customizing their unique style and building their status to become the biggest "player" in the city.
by Judy on Sept. 29, 2004 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios today announced the arrival of new downloadable content for the popular Xbox racing title, Rallisport Challenge 2. Now gamers can race two new vintage cars, the Volvo Amazon and Saab 96, as well as two new Sports Ultility Vehicles (SUV), the BMW X5 and VW Touareg. Read more for details
by Judy on Sept. 29, 2004 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Roots combines a classic RPG with dynamic gameplay and the fast paced plot characteristic of action-adventure games. The Roots has a complex, multi-threaded storyline and a vast world, which the player discovers whilst traveling with his party, fighting various monsters and living through great adventures.
by Judy on Sept. 28, 2004 @ 2:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring such classic acts as Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and The Doors, as well as Metallica, Ramones, Sugarhill Gang and Jimmy Eat World, Activision's Tony Hawk's Underground 2 is rocking gamers with an eclectic in-game soundtrack that includes 53 tracks. Read more for a complete soundtrack listing ...
by Judy on Sept. 28, 2004 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee is now available in retails stores for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox for a suggested retail price of $29.99.
by Judy on Sept. 28, 2004 @ 1:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announces that Rocky Legends has shipped for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. As the follow-up to the smash hit, Rocky, Rocky Legends serves up a one-two punch of adrenaline pumping, arcade-simulation boxing action.
by Judy on Sept. 28, 2004 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment today announced the release of Trigger Man, a third person, mission-based action/adventure game that immerses the player in the role of an underworld hit man. Developed by WNT Games, Trigger Man is available for the PS2 and Xbox with a MSRP of $19.99.
by Judy on Sept. 28, 2004 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi announced today that Crash Twinsanity has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The irrepressible Crash Bandicoot has returned in his funniest adventure yet for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox.
by Judy on Sept. 28, 2004 @ 7:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA Live 2005 ships to retailers today under the EA SPORTS brand. In stores throughout North America just in time for the opening of NBA training camps, the NBA LIVE franchise celebrates its 10th year in style, with all new features, visually immersive graphics, and improved gameplay.
by Judy on Sept. 28, 2004 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters announced today that its internationally acclaimed rally game, Colin McRae Rally 2005, has shipped to North American retail outlets for the Xbox. A PC version of the title will be available in October.
by Judy on Sept. 28, 2004 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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10tacle Studios’ and SimBin Development Team have launched the official GTR Racing website where fans from all over the world will be able to find everything they need in terms of features, news, FAQ:s and in game pictures. The news will not only update the gamer on the game itself but also follow the Get Real Centre on tour and report from any race, game convention or fair where GTR is represented.
by Judy on Sept. 28, 2004 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the first console RPG set in The Lord of the Rings universe in The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age. Travel in the wake of the Fellowship in a unique structure that allows players to explore their own path while periodically intersecting the major events of New Line Cinema’s film trilogy.
by Judy on Sept. 27, 2004 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ESPN Videogames is proud to announce that ESPN NBA 2K5 is currently in production and will ship to retail stores September 28, 2004. ESPN NBA 2K5 offers a multitude of enhancements that cement its place as the number-one rated NBA video game.
by Judy on Sept. 27, 2004 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In 'Playboy: the Mansion' you step into the virtual slippers of world-famous Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner, building Playboy Magazine and the Playboy Mansion into dynamic cultural icons. Gamers also will live the lifestyle, rubbing elbows with stunning women and popular celebrities, and share the mystique of the Mansion by hosting extravagant, exciting parties.
by Judy on Sept. 27, 2004 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will include the innovative co-operative multiplayer gameplay showcased at E3 2004, as well as the critically-acclaimed, wildly successful adversarial style of gameplay (known as 'versus mode') introduced by Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow.
by Paul Reith on Sept. 27, 2004 @ 2:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Ubisoft's award-winning Red Storm studio, Ghost Recon 2 launches on next-generation consoles and PC this Holiday season. The game is set in the chaotic battlefields of tomorrow, and will offer gamers an insider's view of the way large scale conflicts will be fought in the near future.
by Geson Hatchett on Sept. 26, 2004 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Win races, gain status and eventually become a street legend! Customize your vehicle on the outside and under the hood. Upgrade for maximum boost with suspension, tires, turbo and NOS, and anything else you can buy or win. But choose your races carefully…your opponent could have more under the hood than it seems.
by Judy on Sept. 25, 2004 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rogue Trooper is a mix of intense 3rd person action and next generation stealth elements, with complex line-of-sight AI, multiple game paths, full tactical use of your bio-chip operated equipment and both single- and multiplayer online gameplay.
by Inexhist on Sept. 25, 2004 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow improves upon the most successful Xbox Live game of all time with new single- and multi-player missions, new online modes, split-screen for cooperative gameplay, and a host of new features that maximizes the possibilities of Xbox Live, including the first title to support the new Xbox Live 3.0.
by Judy on Sept. 25, 2004 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | 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 Corey Owen on Sept. 25, 2004 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefront is an action/shooter game that gives fans and gamers the opportunity to re-live and participate in all of the classic Star Wars battles like never before. Players can select one of a number of different soldier types, jump into any vehicle, man any turret on the battlefront and conquer the galaxy planet-by-planet online with their friends or offline in a variety of single player modes.