by Rainier on March 16, 2005 @ 3:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will offer a high adrenaline experience thanks to never seen before close range attacks, a totally open level design, a completely immersive and interactive environment, and challenging advanced AI.
by Rainier on March 15, 2005 @ 8:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NFL players are free from their real-world constraints to dominate the streets one stylin' move and one field at a time. Raise your game to the limits with up-the-wall passes, off-the-wall catches, and highlight-reel wall jukes that are sure to solidify your place as football's greatest urban legend. With New Exclusive STREET Events, head-to-head wireless gameplay, NFL superstars and legends playing both sides of the ball, and new PSP-specific content, the time to own the streets is NOW.
by Rainier on March 15, 2005 @ 10:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will offer a high adrenaline experience thanks to never seen before close range attacks, a totally open level design, a completely immersive and interactive environment, and challenging advanced AI. Check these 10 new screens, or download a new PS2 dev diary trailer ...
by Rainier on March 15, 2005 @ 8:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects under the EA GAMES brand will be released this fall for the PS2, Xbox, GameCube and the PSP. The game will feature Super Heroes from the Marvel Universe as well as a new set of characters created through collaboration with EA and top comic book industry talent.
by Rainier on March 14, 2005 @ 6:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While the North American PSP launch is still on track for March 24th, it was confirmed today by Sony Computer Entertainment France's Georges Fornay that European gamers looking forward to getting their hands on a PSP will have to wait for several more months. Back in February we already reported that
a European delay was rumored, which now turns out to be fact. The reason for the delay was to give Sony adequate time to ramp up its production and meet the demands of the European market.
by Rainier on March 14, 2005 @ 8:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This fighting-action game features up to 16 playable characters, all free to simultaneously roam and destroy a vast 3D world. With Xbox Live and System Link Play support, players can now experience cooperative and competitive gameplay with friends and foes while talking smack via Xbox Communicators. Bonus online features include downloadable items, weapons, stories, stages, characters, sound files and much more. Sega of America has narrowed down the release date from a previous vague Spring 2005 to March 29th, 2005.
by Rainier on March 14, 2005 @ 8:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Macrovision today announced the results of a gaming piracy study that shows significant losses experienced by the gaming industry due to software piracy. The surveys of 6,000 Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation 2 users show that 21% of gamers play pirated games, but 73% would have bought the game within one month if a free version had not been readily available. This high level of piracy on console systems, which are generally considered to be secure closed systems, is surprising.
by Rainier on March 12, 2005 @ 6:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Compete and earn respect in Need for Speed Underground Rivals only available on the PSP. Customize and take on the pinnacle Japanese & American tuner cars in a pursuit of total ownership of the street racing scene. A uniquely designed racing game based on the legacy of the hugely successful Underground series.
by Rainier on March 12, 2005 @ 5:50 p.m. PST | 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 Judy on March 9, 2005 @ 4:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gamers can dominate the tuner racing underground with new features and gameplay only made possible by the Nintendo DS. 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 March 8, 2005 @ 9:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Already revealed a few days ago, SEGA of America, Inc., SEGA Europe Ltd, and The Creative Assembly, known for the Total War series, today officially announced a partnership to create the action-based Spartan: Total Warrior for the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube. The first game in the new Total Warrior franchise represents the development giant's first console release. Read more for details and the first screens ...
by Rainier on March 8, 2005 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | 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 Judy on March 8, 2005 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lumines is an addictive, hip, and stylistic musical puzzler reminiscent of Tetris that transcends any puzzle game to date. Created by renowned designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi of REZ, Sega Rally, and Space Channel 5 fame, this puzzle game delivers a unique gameplay experience that challenges players to bust blocks while grooving to evolving rock, techno, and pop musical scores.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 7:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Not yet available in stores, EA has already released the first patch for Black Box's tuner racing game Need for Speed Underground 2. This update brings your retail gme to v1.2 and addresses some issues with the Geforce 6800 gfx card. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 10:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gameindustry.biz seems to have gotten some inside information that Creative Assembly is working on a "Total Warrior" console version, due for release in September. There are no specific details available yet, an official announcement is expected later this week, but already comparisons are being made with KOEI's Dynasty Warriors series, or Phantagram's Kingdom Under Fire. This product however will not be published by Activision, but rather by SEGA Europe.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 1:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Get ready to race at blazing speeds and experience adrenaline-filled, anti-gravity racing action. Wipeout Pure provides intense, hovercraft racing action as players choose from five different speed classes and race relentlessly around 16 futuristic, anti-gravity racing tracks.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 1:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Intense, free-roaming, off-road racing takes on a whole new meaning as gamers will be able to blaze their own trail, anytime, anywhere with ATV Offroad Fury Blazin' Trails for the PSP.
by Rainier on March 6, 2005 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Only a few more weeks to go and Sony's PSP handheld will be released in North America. SCEA revealed the full list of titles that will be available on March 24, when it goes on sale. Read more for details ...
by Judy on March 6, 2005 @ 12:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring 128 club teams, 86 international teams, nine international classic teams from the past, nine classic club teams from the past, seven league all-star teams, six international super teams and eight different stadiums, World Tour Soccer for the PSP provides gamers with the ultimate soccer experience.
by Judy on March 6, 2005 @ 12:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This spring, 989 Sports will introduce the first, real, basketball simulation ever created for handheld entertainment system. NBA for the PSP will provide gamers with all the fast-breaks, precision passing, and above the rim action that fans have come to expect from their sport.
by Judy on March 6, 2005 @ 12:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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'Welcome to the Show.' This spring, baseball fans will be able to play America’s pastime anytime, anywhere with MLB for the PSP. Read more for details and screens ...
by Judy on March 6, 2005 @ 12:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This spring, gamers can take their hockey game on the road and play anytime, anywhere with Gretzky NHL for the PSP handheld entertainment system. Officially licensed by the NHL and NHLPA, Gretzky NHL for the PSP features fast-paced skating, precision passing, bone-jarring checks and players that convey the power and emotion of their sport.
by Judy on March 4, 2005 @ 4:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Twisted Metal: Head-On, developed Incognito Entertainment, hits the road this spring, allowing gamers to take destruction anywhere, anytime. Featuring new gameplay designs, multiplayer modes via wireless connectivity and Mini-Game bonus levels, Twisted Metal: Head-On provides a wide variety of gameplay options for gamers on the go.
by Rainier on March 4, 2005 @ 8:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Spark Unlimited for worldwide publishing rights across all media to all future titles developed by the award-winning creative team at Spark Unlimited, the studio behind the recent hit console game Call of Duty: Finest Hour.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 2:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Due to a mishap in our calculations (always confusing when companies start their fiscal year in November) we falsely reported GTA: SA being delayed, it is still on track for
its scheduled June-ish release date. Our apologies for the confusion. At the same token it was also revealed that Rockstar Leeds (
May Payne for GBA) is working on a
GTA title for the PSP, set in
GTA III's Liberty City, which is planned for release in the Q3 2005. Out of a total of 140 upcoming titles, Rockstar has two all new, yet undisclosed, products in development for later this year.