by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2005 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fireglow team is now developing a next generation game engine (codename: Sudden Strike Next7) and the first game based on this engine , which now is officially named 'Sudden Strike III: Arms For Victory'. Fireglow plans to develop several other games based on this engine in different setups related to war conflicts.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2005 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets. We had some GBA screens, some NDS, and today it's the PSP's turn ...
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2005 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Game industry veterans Greg Costikyan and Johnny Wilson announced today that they are joining forces to launch Manifesto Games, a new venture to build a strong and viable independent game industry. Its site will offer independently-developed games for sale via direct download, games that the retail channel doesn't think worth carrying.
by Judy on Sept. 28, 2005 @ 4:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets. Check out some GBA screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2005 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In light of the recent financial troubles of HIP Interactive, Headfirst Productions and court-appointed interim receiver Ernst & Young Inc., announced today that they are working together to seek an alternative publishing partner for Call of Cthulhu: Destiny's End, a third person survival horror title due on PS2, Xbox and PC in Mid 2006.
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2005 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets. Check out the first Nintendo DS screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2005 @ 1:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GMX Media are today announcing that
public beta tests for top 2006 titles will be opening soon. PC gamers are invited and welcome to join the action and get involved in the final development stages of these games. Successful applicants will be given full details of the products they will be testing, and the requirements of their participance will be made clear prior to commencement of testing.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2005 @ 1:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2005 @ 2:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami informed us that it has launched the
official Castlevania website, with all the latest info on both Dawn of Sorrow for the NDS and Curse of Darkness for PS2 and Xbox. the site offers all the latest info, screens, trailers, or simply join the message boards and participate in discussions about one of the longest running video game franchises in video game history.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2005 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 2: Special Forces brings the intensity and excitement of its predecessors into the realm of covert ops with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems available to man.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 9:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gearbox Software and Epic Games announced today that they have entered into an a long-term agreement that will see Epic's Unreal Engine 3 technology be the exclusive technology Gearbox uses for next-gen console and PC games for Gearbox-owned intellectual properties, such as Brothers in Arms 3, and a yet unannounced new project.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 7:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In celebration of Need of Speed's 10th year anniversary, EA announced today that it will be shipping a Need for Speed Most Wanted collector’s edition in November for PS2, Xbox and PC, in conjunction with the launch of the game for all platforms. Need for Speed Most Wanted Black Edition, will feature exclusive cars, races and specially-tuned rides, as well as a bonus DVD with behind the scenes footage of model/actress, Josie Maran, concept art, exclusive videos and much more. It was also confirmed that the Xbox 360 version of the game will ship as a launch title.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CDV announces a new partnership with Budapest-based development studio Digital Reality. The goal of this effort will be to introduce a new series of co-designed and jointly-developed strategy games with rich, immersive game play and genre redefining graphics for the Next-Gen console market.
by Judy on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameTap is inviting gamers in for a preview. GameTap will give a select group an early look at the new video game network ahead of its launch, along with a free month trial and then a special rate of $9.95/month, through the end of the year.
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 2: Special Forces brings the intensity and excitement of its predecessors into the realm of covert ops with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems available to man.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 4:48 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 Sept. 19, 2005 @ 9:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inhuman Games announced that Trash, the sci-fi real-time strategy game, is now available for sale from the Inhuman Games website. Take command of Mutants or Humans as they battle it out in the unique dynamic map system in an online slugfest against up to 23 other human opponents.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2005 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included, courtesy of an updated engine.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2005 @ 3:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the legendary Falcon 4.0 F-16 combat flightsimulator, Allied Force features extensive improvements in all areas including artificial intelligence, graphics, multiplayer, terrain and of course the stunning real time, fully dynamic campaign engine. This patch brings your retail game to v1.03 and adds new features, traffic control fixes, AI adjustments, multiplayer optimization, singleplayer tweaks and plenty more (thanks 3DGamers).
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2005 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 2:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blitz Games announced today that it has established a new label entitled Volatile Games for titles featuring mature content including its next-generation zombie-fest Possession.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2005 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA today announced a partnership to create a next-generation franchise with PGR developer Bizarre Creations. The partnership adds more next-generation content to SEGA's expanding lineup of titles developed specifically for Western audiences.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Day of Defeat: Source is available now for
pre-load and pre-purchase.
DoD: Source leverages the Source engine's advanced features such as high-dynamic range lighting, advanced graphics, and realistic physics simulation. Anyone may pre-load the game free of charge and decide to purchase at any time. Those who pre-purchase the game before its release will save 10%.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week we reported how California passed a law ending the sale and rental of violent video games that depict serious injury to human beings in a manner that is especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel, to persons who are under 18 years of age. Today IEMA President Hal Halpin reacts to the events claiming that there is no need for such a law since stores are already doing the work on a voluntary basis, and Hal hopes Governor Schwarzenegger will veto the bill. Read more for the full statement.