by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ShellShock: Nam '67 depicts the true horrors of the Vietnam War for the first time in a video game. ShellShock: Nam '67 focuses on one man's experience of the most controversial war of modern times. You take on the role of a rookie soldier on his first tour of duty as he experiences the fear, chaos and atrocities of the Vietnam War.
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ZOO Digital is pleased to announce details of its forthcoming title Pool Shark 2, under development by Blade interactive, the developers of the World Championship Snooker series. With their amazingly realistic physics engine now on its latest iteration of development and refinement, Pool Shark 2 will be the most realistic Pool game to be released for PS2, Xbox, and PC on Nov 12, 2004.
by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Four heroes – a sultry wizardress, a soaring gunslinger, a powerful swordsman and a dark huntress – are about to be hurtled over the edge in a flight into a world of darkness and evil. Sudeki pushes the limits of what an RPG can be by providing bigger worlds, more powerful heroes and sexier heroines; all set in the context of fantastical real-time action.
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cut off behind enemy lines during the 1968 Tet Offensive with no way to contact help, four young, barely trained soldiers realize their only hope for survival is to head into the heart of darkness. With few rations and dwindling ammunition, the only thing that separates them from freedom is 100 miles of ruthless terrain, crawling with unseen enemies and filled with hidden booby traps. Their goal isn’t to win the war. They just want to make it home alive.
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A deranged scientist is abducting students from the Psychonauts boot camp and a powerful new cadet named Raz stands alone against the lunatic. Raz must develop and unleash an arsenal of paranormal powers, including the ability to launch himself telepathically into someone else's mind -- and take on their inner demons, nightmares and secret memories. Ultimately he must enter the mind of his worst enemy and destroy his dark plans at their source, while trying not to lose his sanity in the process.
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get On Da Mic allows players to live the fantasy resulting from their rap superstardom, embracing the famous excesses of the hip hop lifestyle. Gamers must wow the crowds with their ‘dope’ rapping style as they go from the street, play “da clubs,” record at the studio, shoot the video, and ultimately perform for thousands of fans in order to acquire the fantastic material wealth that comes with unimaginable success. Powerful producers, shady agents, and innumerable groupies line the road to fame.
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup challenges players to battle through a ground-breaking new story mode to rise from entry-level series to NASCAR stardom. Drivers compete for opportunities in NASCAR Featherlite Modified, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, and NASCAR National rides before competing for million-dollar purses in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 2:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Twilight of Lareleth is an upcoming Xbox 3D Action/RPG currently in development by Spinning Reality. Boasting a number of unique unrevealed and revealed design innovations, this is the game Xbox RPG fans have been waiting for! As the official public announcement, Twilight of Lareleth is currently set to hit store shelves next year with a to-be-announced publisher (thanks VE3D). Read more for details & screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Iridon Interactive and XS Games LLC announced today that Pure Pinball for the Xbox has shipped to stores in North America. Pure Pinball, the only pinball game on the market for Xbox, will be on store shelves as of August 9th for the MSRP of $20.
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 5:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 2005 announces the most robust online feature set ever available to gamers with the launch of EA SPORTS Premium Pass. The new Premium pass, which is sponsored by dodge thus free of charge, gives extra features to Madden players who subscribe. Read more for details ...
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Coming this October for PlayStation 2, Xbox and, for the first time, PC, the expanded Club Football 2005 range of team-specific games will deliver power, pace and precision. With an accelerated game engine and new animation system, play is faster and more responsive. Innovative gameplay mechanics are also being introduced, including the Precision Trigger, for precise control on the pitch that can make you the playmaker.
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After CDV dropped the game, UDS closed down, and The Kore Gang seemed all but dead. Now Swedish Daydream Software picked it up and announced the game will be published by Playlogic International end 2004/early 2005. The Kore Gang is the first game ever with character-dependent viewpoints and songs that are integrated into the story. The Tim Burton-like cool graphics are stunning and immerse the player in its 24 tricky levels over six worlds. The Kore Gang is no longer Xbox exclusive as it is now also in development for the PC.
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a one-man army whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city's high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods reserved for those on the wrong side of the law. "The Punisher" video game represents the best of over 30 years of "Punisher" comic books and depicts some of the grittiest storylines in the Marvel Universe.
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Currently in development by Climax's Los Angeles studio, TRON 2.0: Killer App for Xbox will feature new, exclusive Xbox Live multiplayer combat, specially designed to deliver gamers a state-of-the-art online multiplayer gaming experience. Read more for some new screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 Black Arrow for the Xbox has shipped for retail. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 Black Arrow improves upon one of the most successful Xbox Live games of all time with new single- and multiplayer missions and modes, split-screen for cooperative gameplay, and a host of new features that maximize the possibilities of Xbox Live.
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami Digital Entertainment today announced that it will release a special soundtrack for its highly anticipated video game Silent Hill 4: The Room. The soundtrack will contain 20 vocal and instrumental tracks from the critically acclaimed survival-horror game, including 13 songs available only in the United States.
Set in Hazzard County, step into the shoes of Bo and Luke Duke as they race to win prize money in order to save the local orphanage from Boss Hogg’s latest crooked scheme. Just like the television show, The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee is filled with wild off-road action, gravity-defying stunts and adrenaline-pumping car chases.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 4:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bobby “Scaler” Jenkins got more than he bargained for when he stumbled upon his next door neighbor’s evil plot to take over the world by stealing all the lizards and training them to become his mutant army. Bobby takes on his enemies in ways kids will only have dreamed of…by transforming into one of them. Sneaky, elusive, witty and hysterical – this unexpected hero will keep you guessing just what will happen next!
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 4:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCRAPLAND is an action game. In third-person, the player controls D-Tritus when he goes on foot and his gunship when he pilots on Chimera streets. The player, by hacking into the GDB, can transform himself into 15 different characters, acquiring then the special ability of every one of them. The player can also drive any gunship he finds and can create his own collection of unique gunships, freely combining pieces he finds aboard the ship.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 2:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wrath & Skeller is an action-oriented RPG experience in which players take control of a 7-foot tall barbarian weapon master and a skilled combat mage. Vicious combat, devastating spells and killer tandem attacks will make players feel like unstoppable wrecking machines. Players will experience an epic storyline as they control the brothers Wrath & Skeller on a marvelous adventure full of challenge and reward.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 2:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Packed with action, Future Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG that looks and feels like an action/platform game. Built around a highly complex turn-based battle engine, the adventure showcases a single-player Story Mode, as well as a two-player Battle Mode. Future Tactics will be released October 2004 on XBOX, PS2, Gamecube and PC. Read more for details and lots of new screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 11:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos announces that the highly anticipated ShellShock: Nam ’67 will be released in Europe on 3rd September and North America on 14th September. ShellShock: Nam ’67 is an action game based on the Vietnam War. Developed by Guerrilla, it will be available on PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 4:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already hinted at the past few days, but now it's official as Majesco announced today it has secured the worldwide publishing rights to Double Fine's Psychonauts. Already heralded as one of the most original titles in development, Psychonauts will be available next year for the Xbox and, previously un-announced, also the PC.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Leisure Suit Larry videogame franchise began in 1987 with The Land of the Lounge Lizards, the first of seven games in the series. Since then, the Leisure Suit Larry games have sold more than 35 millions of units worldwide and its games are considered collector items. Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude is scheduled for release on next-generation consoles and the PC in late 2004.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GarageGames announced today that they are bringing the power of Torque-created games to Xbox over the Xbox Live service, and have agreed to bring Marble Blast and other titles online via the soon to be released Xbox Live Arcade.