by Rainier on June 1, 2005 @ 12:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sparta: Ancient Wars is only the first part of a planed Ancient Wars series. Its main goal is to deliver innovative and high quality real time strategy based on historical events and timelines, and not to feature myths or legends. Based on the historical background of Spartans' high culture, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new stunning 3D engine.
by Rainier on May 31, 2005 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Online retailer GameStop shed new light on what has been rumored for some time now, Burnout Revenge coming to the X360. A
product page listing shows that Criterion's latest edition in the Burnout franchise has a tentative release date of November 1st, and will be sold for an estmated price of $59.99, which has also been previously discussed as being a possible price tag for next-gen console titles. GameStop put a disclaimer on the listing, saying that the release date is subject to change, but if not, this would mean the X360 could come as early as November 1st, right on time for the holiday season...
by Rainier on May 31, 2005 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released a new patch for its stealth action game Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. This update brings your game to v1.03 and mainly addresses multiplayer related game crashes, regular fixes and adjustments. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 31, 2005 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fonix Speech announced an agreement to continue to deliver Fonix voice command technology to the Xbox 360. Fonix Speech is an integrated communications carrier providing telecommunications services and value-added speech technologies
by Rainier on May 31, 2005 @ 1:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Spanish company Advanced Addiction Treatments (TAVAD) has announced the first videogame in the world which allows the virtual use of cocaine during a motorcycle racing game. The game aims at preventing drug use among young people by acting as a psychological vaccine against cocaine.
by Geson Hatchett on May 30, 2005 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow will feature a blend of fast-paced action and adventure in which you will slash and hack their way through a dozen locations, with fully interactive levels and varied gameplay. Action will take place in a variety of lush, immersive settings, including burning buildings, wrecked ships, and misty moonlit caves.
by Geson Hatchett on May 30, 2005 @ 4:14 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. Dive into an immersive adventure as you experience a living comic-book illustrated with 3D Comic Inking Technology. 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 May 30, 2005 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UbiSoft has seemingly released a new patch for the European version of its stealth third-person action game Splinter Cell. This update brings your European CD/DVD retail game to v1.3 and adds common files for 4 downloadable maps (althuog the content itself is not included), and addresses refelctions and night vision problem with Radeon based gfx cards (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...
by David Wanaselja on May 28, 2005 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers can dominate the tuner racing underground with new features and gameplay only made possible by the NDS. Utilizing the handheld’s touch screen technology, gamers can create their own custom vinyl designs in the "Design Studio" and apply them to the car for a unique tuner racing look.
by Rainier on May 27, 2005 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Coded Arms is a first person shooter in where you take the role of a computer hacker who infiltrates the abandoned virtual reality system. Gamers will use weapons and power-ups that they discover while exploring the expansive single player mode. Coded Arms will also utilize the PSP handheld system's wireless capabilities for multiplayer action for up to four people.
by Rainier on May 27, 2005 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Excalibur Publishing announced today it is delaying the release of its forthcoming space RPG Space Rangers until June 17th. The UK and Scandinavia editions will also include the original Space Rangers game which thus far has only been available in Russia. Commenting on the ongoing delay, Excalibur's managing director, Robert Stallibrass, commented, "This product contains two highly addictive titles with so much open-ended gameplay that it's taken much longer to complete the quality assurance process than we originally anticipated."
by Inexhist on May 27, 2005 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee offers fans of the franchise all the golf action they have come to love, including breathtaking graphics, spectacular lighting effects, dramatic camera angles and true-to-life golf physics. In addition to new courses and the availability of 10 new characters and five new caddies, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee provides a robust character customization feature that includes over 250 customizable body parts, accessories, clubs, and balls.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In SpellForce II the player takes over the role of the avatar, solving quests and overcoming obstacles as in classical RPGs, but also leads armies as in a RTS. The avatar is supported by up to 5 heroes, who can be summoned at special monuments – these will become available in stronger versions as play progresses. Check the freshly launched
Spellforce II website, or read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on May 25, 2005 @ 1:28 p.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 May 25, 2005 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take on the role of the world’s most famous Super Hero, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and one of his most menacing nemeses, Venom, in an original storyline written and illustrated by the creative team behind the best-selling “Ultimate Spider-Man” comic book series. Check out the freshly launched
Ultimate Spider-Man official website.
by Rainier on May 24, 2005 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that it has joined forces with Bandai to publish and distribute Lumines in Europe. This critically acclaimed music and luminary action puzzle is slated for release in conjunction with the official launch of the PSP in Europe.
by Alicia on May 24, 2005 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Where do you take an aging platformer franchise that's still got a big following? You apparently turn it into a racing game, and a rather cool-looking one. Then you sneak an action game onto the PSP, starring your franchise's amusing sidekick. Jak X: Combat Racing and Daxter will be able to link up in a way never before seen in Sony products, letting fans unlock even more bonus material and extra gameplay.
by Paul Reith on May 22, 2005 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport gives Xbox gamers who are passionate about cars and racing the opportunity to own, customize, and race their favorite cars in a realistic driving simulation. From sport compacts to LeMans prototypes, players use earnings from hundreds of races to buy upgrades and aftermarket parts so they can transform real production cars into high-performance race cars.
by David Wanaselja on May 20, 2005 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2005, players will compete against the legends of golf and use Tiger Proofing to alter the courses in the game en route to becoming a legend of their own.
by Rainier on May 19, 2005 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spore is Will Wright's new direction after The Sims. Spore is a new sim/strategy game which will allow the player to control all aspects of life, from a cellular level al the way out of this galaxy. Not officially announced yet, EA opened
the official website. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on May 19, 2005 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
E3 - E3 2005 May 19th
The sequel to Shaman King: Master of Spirits, players return in the role of Yoh Asakura as they traverse multiple stages filled with perils, enemies and traps in order to stop a diabolical shaman from resurrecting the evil "Guardian of Demons." To assist Yoh in his quest, players can collect the spirits of vanquished opponents and use these spirits to help him in battle.
by Rainier on May 18, 2005 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
E3 - E3 2005 May 18th
Bringing intense versus-style action, new features and enhancements to the PSP system, Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble has Joe and his friends battling it out with their VFX powers to determine who will star in Captain Blue's latest production.
by Judy on May 17, 2005 @ 11:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi will bring Sierra Entertainment's Spyro Shadow Legacy to the Nintendo DS this fall. Developed by Amaze Entertainment, the action/adventure game will – for the first time – introduce magical powers, role playing game (RPG) elements, and martial arts fighting to the beloved Spyro gameplay.
by Rainier on May 17, 2005 @ 5:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legacy Interactive announced today that the company has been awarded the interactive publishing rights for multiple game platforms, including the Xbox and the PSP, for a video game based on the hit television show, “The Apprentice.” The PC video game will be available in Fall 2005 and will be distributed by Vivendi Universal Games in North America.
by Rainier on May 17, 2005 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories will be available exclusively on the PSP in North America and Europe following the European launch of the PSP system on September 1, 2005.