by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 9:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth competitor in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each contestant in this international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The X2 Battery is a direct replacement for your PSP's rechargeable battery, but offers double the capacity of the standard model. Now you can play for twice as long, watch twice as many movies and listen to twice as much music before having to power it up. The X2 Battery lasts up to eight hours on a single charge!
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pit the most legendary Marvel characters against The Imperfects, a group of Super Heroes created collaboratively by Marvel, EA, and top comic book industry talent, in all-out duels to determine who among them is the most powerful of all.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom of Paradise is an action-RPG in which you take the role of a young warrior outcast named Shinbu. When one of the five martial clans attempts to disrupt a peaceful balance of power within the land of Ohka, Shinbu becomes determined to defend his clan and restore equal power to the five clans that once ruled the world. Set in a vast, living world, players will develop their sword fighting skills as they explore active environments in a crusade to defeat an evil clan.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco today announced that Namco Museum Battle Collection has shipped to North American retail outlets exclusively for the PSP. Namco Museum Battle Collection features updated 3D versions of Namco's greatest and most beloved arcade hits, as well as all-new wireless multiplayer capabilities for competitive or cooperative fun.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ is bringing Team17's popular Worms title to the PSP and Nintendo DS. Retaining the same gameplay and unique sense of humour that has epitomised the brand for almost a decade, Worms brings a whole raft of new features and laugh-out-loud comedy to the handhelds.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CDV announced today that they have secured the North American retail rights to Combat Mission 3: Afrika Corps (Special Edition), in development by the team at Battlefront.com. This special retail-only edition includes 65 new scenarios and 15 new operations, guaranteeing gamers hours of exciting game play.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GarageGames has announced the session highlights and speakers for the fourth annual Independent Games Conference. IndieGamesCon '05 (IGC) runs November 7-9, 2005. This year's conference is a fun, informal and informative gathering of independent game developers featuring a keynote address, "The State of the Revolution", by Mark Frohnmayer.
by Judy on Aug. 22, 2005 @ 11:07 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 Aug. 22, 2005 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 in one video game.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2005 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today Payout Poker and Casino, an arcade gambling game for the PS2, Xbox, PSP and the PC. Developed by Bits Gaming Ltd, Payout Poker and Casino allows players to try their luck in four exclusive gambling destinations, with 12 challenging gaming favorites including Texas Hold 'Em, Omaha Hold 'Em, Blackjack, Craps and many more.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2005 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Bulletproof, 50 gets caught in a web of corruption, double-crosses and shady deals that lead him on a bloody path through New York's drug underworld. Working with the unlikeliest of allies, the streets heat up as 50 Cent takes on the most dangerous crime families in the city, uncovering an international conspiracy with devastating implications. The streets are watching as 50 Cent blasts his way to the truth.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2005 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take on the role of the bounty hunter John Cooper and experience in a thrilling Western story with surprising turns, how he apprehends the nasty scoundrel Dillon with the help of his friends known from the first part. Desperados 2: Coopers Revenge uses the Vision Game Engine, and the gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2005 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pit the most legendary Marvel characters against The Imperfects, a group of Super Heroes created collaboratively by Marvel, EA, and top comic book industry talent, in all-out duels to determine who among them is the most powerful of all.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2005 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zoo Tycoon 2 gives you the chance to build the ultimate zoo and enjoy it firsthand. You can explore your 3D zoo world as a zoo guest or even care for your animals as a zookeeper. The Endangered Species expansion pack will give you even more to love about Zoo Tycoon 2!
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2005 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Tennis World Tour will feature a playable array of internationally renowned tennis pros in addition to a make-your-own player mode, exclusive mini-games, and original courts. Wi-Fi gameplay is supported, encouraging up to four friends to play together.
by Katarani on Aug. 19, 2005 @ 1:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Aug. 18, 2005 @ 9:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Top Spin takes 16 of the top professional tennis players in the world including Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and Carlos Moya and puts them in gamers' hands to create the most realistic tennis game ever. Players must work their way up from an unranked amateur with no skills, to a top ranked player in the world with huge endorsement deals.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2005 @ 10:37 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 Rainier on Aug. 18, 2005 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports today announced details regarding the professional poker player lineup and world class poker venues found in the World Poker Tour video game, based on the highly-popular television series of the same name. This combination of world-class venues coupled with real pros, brings players authenticity and realism that can only be found in World Poker Tour.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2005 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings Tactics will put players in the universe of Middle Earth from the books and films and allow them to lead the Fellowship or take control of the forces of Shadow. The tactical RPG game features a rich system of items, upgrades and skills for the player to customize their heroes.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2005 @ 4:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At its annual BBQ Konami confirmed that its action rpg Ys: The Ark of Napishtim PSP port has been delayed and is being pushed back from its original November 2005 date to spring 2006. In his greatest adventure to date, Adol explores a series of islands hidden in the great vortex of Canaan where he battles with three magical swords imbued with elemental powers to gain special abilities, powerful combos, and deadly attacks. The reason for the delay was to give the development team more time to make the best possible game and not just a straight PS2 port.
by Judy on Aug. 17, 2005 @ 2:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami today announced it will release World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 in North America for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, PSP and PC. Slated for a Winter 2006 release, the new edition combines the attention to detail that has been the series' hallmark along with new formations, Master League enhancements and – for the first time ever – online play.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2005 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bet On Soldier is a first-person shooter which presents something considerably different in order to stand out from the crowd. With a corporation-takes-over-the-world-style plot, Bet On Soldier allows players to do exactly what it promises with its title - that is, bet on the outcome of encounters with specific enemies. Before entering battle, players can wager on which particular enemy soldiers they are going to kill. German publisher Frogster has announced work on BoS is done, and it will be in stores on August 25, 2005. Other territories are still in development, and according to DJ will be more polished and optimized.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2005 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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New publisher Meridian4 announce today that it has signed a North American publishing agreement with developer Rebelmind for their Sci-Fi Action/RPG Space Hack.