by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 4:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fritz Chess 10 offers a host of new features and brings this bench mark chess playing franchise bang up to date for the 21st Century.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 4:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive and Artificial Studios announce that their four-player cooperative online-enabled action game Monster Madness: Battle For Suburbia will be blasting its way onto PC and the Xbox 360 on April 3, 2007.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With all the constant talk that PC games are on the decline, PC is dying, it seems 2006 put a stop to that claim. According to the latest NPD numbers, PC games sales are showing signs of growth as revenues increased one percent to $970 million. OVerall sales for 2006 increase by 6% to top $7.4 billion.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2Moons is a free, totally brutal MMORPG designed specifically for adult gamers, created to be an easy-to-get-into title set in an aggressive, dangerous and visually stunning world. Acclaim is giving players a chance to get their own voices into the actual game to breathe life into the characters they will encounter.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 3:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos and TT Games confirm a new LEGO adventure in Bionicle Heroes, bringing to life the most powerful and exciting LEGO characters ever seen in one game, in an action-packed world of adventure and discovery.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 3:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Virtua Tennis 3 gives gamers the opportunity to experience new levels of realism never thought possible on a home console system with enhanced photo-realistic graphics and advanced player animations that perfectly match the behaviour and mannerisms of individual professional players.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 3:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MotorStorm delivers brutal off-road racing, plunging players into a stunningly realistic - but frenzied and chaotic - environment awash with grit, mud and petrol, in a game that leaves the standard rules of racing in the dust. SCEA confirmed a recent date change on the official site from the original Feb. 26, to March 2007.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 2:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology : a mighty Norse fighter, a fierce Greek warrior, a powerful Egyptian magician or an Aztec shaman who masters the secrets of the spirit world.
by Alicia on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 2:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SSX Blur, developed exclusively for Wii, is the newest version of the critically acclaimed snowboarding franchise. The huge air, blurring speed and insane tricks that SSX is known for return and the fun-factor is amplified by the unique capability of the Wiimote...
by Andrew Hayward on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 2:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol lets you sing and perform using a USB headset/microphone, take part in auditions, earn an invitation to Hollywood and compete through the Semi-Finals and Finals stages just like on the TV show.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA will celebrate Europe’s most prestigious club soccer tournament, May's UEFA Champions League, with the launch of UEFA Champions League 2006-2007, which will ship to stores worldwide on March 20, 2007.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 2:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Myst Online: Uru Live is Cyan Worlds' online multiplayer version of Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, but unlike its predecessors, the new worlds of “Uru Live” are dynamic and alive, making use of real-time 3D rather than still images to bring players together online to explore incredible new worlds. Currently in beta release, a new area of the city and an all-new, never-before-seen Age are being released.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 11:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 [ALL] - UAV Drone Trailer
- The Sims 2 Seasons - Trailer
- TimeO [Wii/PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl - Stalkers Trailer
- Titan Quest: Immortal Throne - Gameplay Trailer
- World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Trailer
- Sam & Max Episode 3: The Mole, the Mob, and the Meatball - Trailer (2)
- Garfield's Nightmare [NDS] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 4:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Pacific Storm: Allies the allies of the main factions, American and Japanese, come into conflict. Powerful Germany will join Japan forces to fight against England, Australia and USSR. New units to construct, new historical locations to visit and a brand new version of the engine that brings better graphics than ever.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 4:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced that it has reached an exclusive deal with the national chain, Target. to be the exclusive carrier of Europa Universalis III Collectors Edition for the North American market. The CE includes a giant world map, strategy guide, soundtrack, and other bonus material.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 3:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native VOIP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 3:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NCsoft and Cryptic Studios are bringing back one of the most popular in-game events that City of Heroes and City of Villains has ever seen: The Double XP Weekend. From Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, all City of Heroes and City of Villains players will get double the usual XP when they take on adventures and battle crime or cause mayhem.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 11:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision has released five all-new Call of Duty 3 multiplayer maps for online, split-screen, and System Link play! This map pack is available in all regions and will set you back 800 Points.
UPDATE :There seems to be an issue w/ the map pack, Microsoft and Treyarch are aware and working on it.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 11:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft is offering customers 3 new ways to buy, upgrade or license multiple copies of Windows Vista. Windows Anytime Upgrade, Windows Vista Family Discount and Windows Marketplace will provide customers with greater flexibility in obtaining the new OS and will ensure they have the edition of Windows Vista that matches their needs.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 10:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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At home or on the go, challenge the world's top golfers in all-new PGA TOUR Mode, featuring training sessions, practice, and The FedEx Cup, the new PGA TOUR championship playoff system. Hone your skills in the all-new Shooting Gallery, then play as or against 11 players, including John Daly, on 12 championship courses.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Three new packages of Lumines Live! content will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m. GMT (1 a.m. PST). Two of the add-on packs will be available at special promotional prices, and one of them will be free to Xbox Box Live Gold Members for a limited time!
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Faces of War is a WWII squad-based, RTS game in which you will be leading a squad of 6 soldiers in a full 3D environment through the decisive European battles. Best Way has released an updated version of the v1.04.1a patch, drastically improving the game's framerate.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 8:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guitar Hero II arrives with a new track list, new venues and additional play modes – including the ability to transform the original Guitar Hero SG Controller into a rhythm, lead or bass guitar.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 8:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlestations: Midway follows the story of naval recruit Henry Walker, whose first assignment as a gunner at Pearl Harbor is the starting point of an incredible career at the heart of the US Pacific Fleet in 1942. Eidos released a multiplayer demo, one map called Island of Solomon, on Xbox Live, putting American vs. Chinese forces, where either side needs to destroy the others' naval base, air base, and aircraft carrier.