by Rainier on May 31, 2005 @ 3:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an
interview with EuroGamer, Remedy's Petri Järvilehto said that they were looking into the possibility to offer its upcoming next-gen title Alan Wake through a system similar to Valve's Steam. Fans of boxed games can rest assured though, as Remedy is only looking into it as an "option," while its main distributiuon will be done through the conventional boxed copy method. Petri also said that he thinks a digital only distribution is still a ways off.
by Rainier on May 31, 2005 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This summer, Lead Pursuit LLC, in association Graphsim Entertainment Inc., brings the spirit of Falcon 4.0 back to life with a totally updated simulator for 2005. Falcon 4.0: Allied Force pushes the boundaries once again for today's demanding gaming enthusiast on June 28th.
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 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 26, 2005 @ 11:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games announced today that Titans of Steel: Warring Suns is now available to purchase via digital download. Digital download provides a fast and secure way to get this classic mech combat game, without having to deal with the costs and waiting times for shipping.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 8:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine announced today the start of its “Callback” campaign for the critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online game Asheron’s Call 2, which invites former Asheron’s Call 2 subscribers to come back and play the game free for thirty days.
by Judy on May 26, 2005 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Further establishing the Getting Up brand as a true representation of authentic graffiti culture, Atari and Marc Ecko today announced the involvement of over 65 well-known graffiti writers in the highly anticipated video game, Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure.
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 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The video game industry has been in talks with actors unions for quite some time now, but when talks broke down last December it has become clear that unions are leaning towards their only alternative, striking. The breakdown was over ongoing payments to actors and actresses for each copy of a game sold to which they contribute their voices and likenesses, while the game publishers want to stick to one payment up-front.
by Rainier on May 25, 2005 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Joint Task Force, under development at Mithis Interactive by former Panzers creators, is a state-of-the-art military RTS with a contemporary setting. Read more for new screens ...
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 Rainier on May 20, 2005 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital Jesters announced today at the E3 its exclusive support of AGEIA Technologies' revolutionary PhysX processor and NovodeX physics software for all future games. The first Digital Jesters published game to utilize these technologies will be Bet on Soldier, an FPS available for the PC that launches this summer in the US and worldwide.
by Corey Owen on May 20, 2005 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In DF: BHD players will take on the role of an elite Delta Force Operative as they participate in a number of daring raids against the oppressive Somali warlords in and around Mogadishu. Black Hawk Down brings the intensity of Modern Warfare to Xbox with a range of intense single player and multiplayer missions.
by Judy on May 19, 2005 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On-demand digital distribution service Game xStream will power the online distribution of 3D Realms' upcoming title Prey, representing the start of a long-term partnership that will continue with future games.
by Rainier on May 17, 2005 @ 2:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Delta Force: Xtreme brings the classic Delta Force game back to life to face the enemy once more in over 60 levels of frantic single and multiplayer FPS action, including graphically enhanced missions from the original game, new maps, improved game features, STATS and much more. Novalogic has released a demo for its Deltra force remake, featuring a single-player level 'Flood,' as well as a snow-based multiplayer map with drivable vehicles that supports the Team King of the Hill mode.
by Rainier on May 16, 2005 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The US Army has released a new updated version for America's Army: Special Forces (Q-Course). This upgrade brings their team-based multiplayer game to v2.4 and includes a combination of random spawns with random and dynamic objectives, "carryable" objectives, random extraction points, four new Special Forces missions, and two new weapons. This time around there is no update patch due to an engine upgrade from Unreal 2.0 to v2.5. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on May 13, 2005 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ACONY announced that it has licensed Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 to develop an original multiplayer FPS title for PC and next generation consoles. ACONY chose the Unreal Engine 3 because it is singularly capable of delivering the next generation in graphics and physics necessary to advance online multiplayer entertainment.
by Rainier on May 13, 2005 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rush for Berlin is a tactical real time strategy game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, during 1944-45. The player's goal; to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union. Read more for some new screens and the very first trailer ...
by Rainier on May 13, 2005 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport allows gamers to own, collect and transform their own personalised fleet of speed machines from an unprecedented lineup of more than 230 cars made by over 60 top manufacturers. Forza Motorsport is now available for a suggested retail price of £39.99.
by Rainier on May 12, 2005 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games and X1 Software announced today that Banzai!, their newest IL-2 Sturmovik series expansion (for Pacific Fighters), is now available for purchase from the Matrix Games store, either as a digital download or you can have a boxed game shipped to your door. Banzai! requires that Pacific Fighters be installed to function. See below for details.
by Rainier on May 11, 2005 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining the thrill of illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuits that rivals any Hollywood-style chase scene, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer.
by Rainier on May 10, 2005 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA today announced that Need for Speed Underground 2 for the Nintendo DS has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Need for Speed Underground 2 gives gamers a new way to take on the underground tuner racing scene with exclusive features and gameplay only available on the Nintendo DS.
by Rainier on May 10, 2005 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to a Japanese newspaper, Sony and Toshiba are close to finalizing a plan to develop a common standard for next-generation DVDs to resolve a three-year-long battle over formats that threatened the industry's growth. Formal announcement and details are due next week, May 16.
by Rainier on May 9, 2005 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA of America today announced Shining Force Neo, the next chapter in the popular Shining Force series, developed exclusively for the PS2. Shining Force Neo is a fast-paced action-adventure featuring a dramatic, character-driven story and a high-gloss anime aesthetic.