by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 12:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Everything you loved about Top Spin is back and made even better. The peerless player-creator is reborn with the powerful DigitalIdentity that truly puts you in the game. Experience the pro tour in venues that are alive and dynamic with environmental elements that react to your play.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Consumers can now take on the role of Marvel's Spider-Man, the world's most famous Super Hero, and his arch-nemesis Venom with the release of Activision's newest entry in the Spider-Man video game franchise -- Ultimate Spider-Man.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 2:53 a.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 22, 2005 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sunday Driver, produced by Rockstar Games, is an all-access documentary film that chronicles the Compton/Watts chapter of California’s low rider car club, The Majestics. Directed by Carol Strong, Sunday Driver is an incredible portrait of a community working together to build the ultimate customized vehicles while struggling to legitimize their lifestyle under close scrutiny of the authorities.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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German online magazine
GameRadio.de has composed quite an impressive movie about "the spirit of games convention." With
this movie, supported by publishers and video-experts, they want to transport the feeling of Europe's biggest videogame-fair, the Games Convention in Leipzig. It´s an exceptional movie with a professional (licensed) soundtrack, impressions of the games and an interview with the manager of that fair. It has a slight german comment, but the information is transported by music and pictures.
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pro Evolution Soccer 5 furthers the realism, on and off-the-ball movement intuitive control, a host of new gameplay features and aesthetic touches as Konami continues their quest to deliver the most realistic football title. While the release date was previously set for an ambiguous Q4 2005, today Konami announced specific dates. The Xbox and PS2 versions are scheduled for October 20, PC follows on October 27, while the PSP edition is expected in November. No specific dates for North America have been announced yet.
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 12:12 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 Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports and Nike today announced they have partnered to deliver a new level of authentic basketball experience in NBA 2K6, integrating authentic footwear, the use of performance attributes associated with specific footwear models and the first ever video game integration of the Nike iD shoe customization function.
by Judy on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that the PSP version of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 06, the brand's best-selling football franchise with the exclusive videogame license of the NFL and PLAYERS INC, has shipped and will be available at retail starting today.
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After years of captivating children with their book series and TV specials, The Berenstain Bears now have their paws on the video game industry as Namco announced today that their ghostly adventure, The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree, has shipped exclusively for the GBA.
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Championship Poker 2 features a much more detailed one player game, where you now have to work your way up the ranks, starting in your mom's basement. Once you start winning and accumulating money, you can spend your winnings on increasingly better pads, and furnishings. Hit a losing streak, and you may have to hock your stuff to stay in the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The story of GTA: Liberty City Stories takes place 3 years before the events of Grand Theft Auto 3 and we find that our main character Toni Cipriani has returned from laying low for the past 4 years after taking out a rival mob boss for the Leone crime family. Having welcomed him back with open arms, the Don Salvatore Leone is putting Toni to back work under the watchful eye of Vincenzo Cilli, one of his most trusted capo’s.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | 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 Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Metal Gear Ac!d series combines the world of the Metal Gear Solid series with an intellectually-driven, tactical stealth card game. Players use action and weapon cards to guide Solid Snake through a barrage of missions while utilizing strategic thinking and planned out tactical maneuvers to accomplish the mission objectives.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pursuit Force is a fast-paced arcade-action game, that fuses driving and combat mechanics to create a unique gaming experience for PSP. Developed by Bigbig Studios, a new development team that pulls together some of the leading creative talent in the gaming industry, Pursuit Force follows the misadventures of a rookie Police Officer tracking down five criminal gangs across an entire fictional state in America.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Glennis McClellan, who was responsible for the art direction and design of girl-targeted titles for Disney's Buena Vista Games division, has left the company to join start-up publisher Republik Games, Inc. as head of production. The new company is at work on its first title: a female-centric, sexually-themed multiplayer dating game and community called Spend the Night.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SSX On Tour features all-new player customization that gives you the chance to join The Tour. SSX On Tour is packed with all-new highly detailed tracks, new stylish player customization options, new monster tricks, and multiplayer options.
by Agustin on Sept. 18, 2005 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Museum Battle Collection offers new and original versions of some of Namco's most beloved arcade classics including Galaga,Pac-Man and Dig Dug, the game will be released with 10 U.S. exclusive titles Xevious, Bosconian, Mappy, Tower of Druaga, Dragon Buster, Grobda, Dig Dug 2, King & Balloon and others bring the total to more than 20 titles.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2005 @ 10:41 a.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 Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 6:24 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 Judy on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Texas Hold 'em game that captures the spirit of the professional poker tour, Stacked utilizes an advanced learning artificial intelligence system that adapts to each player's style of play and a detailed tutorial mode to deliver a thrilling and realistic poker experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami announced that it has developed a 3D viewing peripheral in conjunction with Sony Music Communications Inc. (SMC) for PSP. This attachment makes games and movies (designed specifically for this system) much more realistic by producing full-color, 3D visuals. Simply place the viewer lens on the PSP system.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Juiced: Eliminator will deliver a unique gameplay experience, taking advantage of the PSP's functionality to offer never-before-seen multiplayer games and expand on the crew and pink-slip racing. The game will feature new crews, cars and Eliminator Mode, where the slowest driver in each lap is removed from competition until one remains. Juice Games director Tim Preece answers some early development questions ..
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2005 @ 10:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hyperspace Invaders is a new arcade space shooter where hostile aliens pursue the human race across the galaxy to deliver a devastating final blow. To save mankind, you must navigate one of 12 ships across a scrolling 3D combat zone and unleash its guns upon an unrelenting stream of aggressors.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2005 @ 6:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment invites you to get behind the wheel of exciting stunt driving as GripShift arrives now in stores. Available for the PSP, GripShift is the first to combine high-flying stunt-driving and puzzle solving all to the beat of hip hop sounds from down under.