by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2006 @ 12:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this month Codemasters shipped Bubble Bobble Revolution, remake of the classic Tairo arcade title by Harvest Moon's character artist Igusa Matsuyama. When we started reviewing the game, we came across a game stopping bug at level 30, due to a boss level missing a boss, thus not allowing you to proceed any further. Codemasters acknowleged the fact that all North American cartridges are faulty, and they are looking into replacements.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2006 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fist Bravo is an addon for Vietcong 2, developed by indiGLOW, that addresses and fixes many of the issues with the original release of the title and provides gamers with new equipment options, new multiplayer maps and much more.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2006 @ 4:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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From the mind of game industry legend Gunpei Yokoi and Q Entertainment, Namco Bandai America announces Gunpey, an exciting, innovative and challenging puzzle game with dynamic music that changes as you play. Gunpey will test your reflexes, stretch your mind and dazzle your senses.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2006 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Khaeon Games, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, Spellborn uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.
by Alicia on Oct. 15, 2006 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eragon is an epic fantasy-adventure which centers on a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. We got a few of the key developers of Eragon to sit down for an in-depth interview about the creation of the tie-in game: Ray Gresko, Design Director; John Melchior, Executive Producer; Tim Ramage, Producer; Don Daglow, President and CEO of developer StormFront Studios.
by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2006 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare to get 'made' in the most compelling and thrilling mafia experience you've ever seen. Work up the ranks of The Mob, from opportunist G.I. fighting in Vietnam, to 'wise guy' on the make, doing deeds and winning favor from the Don in New York City. Nobilis has released a playable demo, allowing you to try out one level (
thanks 3DGamers).
by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2006 @ 7:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fight an all-out war for survival in the year 2142. In Battlefield 2142, players choose to fight for one of two military superpowers - the European Union or the newly formed Pan Asian Coalition -in an epic battle for survival. Here are 4 screens from the demo, coming later this week.
by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2006 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception will feature a limited amount of flyable planes such as F/A-18 Hornet, Su-27 and the MiG-29, and the same group of countries are still waging war.
by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2006 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Splinter Cell Double Agent will completely revolutionize and reinvent the spy action genre by introducing an unprecedented double agent concept and an entirely new breed of game play that adds an exciting new dimension to the gaming experience. Ubisoft has released a 700mb multiplayer demo, one map in versus mode, now available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Alan Butterworth on Oct. 14, 2006 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The world of Age of Pirates exists on 16 islands and the endless seas of the Caribbean. The two main characters each have their own spectacular story. Age of Pirates embodies the freedom of sailing, trading, fighting, colonization and the unlimited exploration of the real Caribbean.
by Alicia on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 11:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eragon is an epic fantasy-adventure which centers on a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. We got a few of the key developers of Eragon to sit down for an in-depth interview about the creation of the tie-in game: Ray Gresko, Design Director; John Melchior, Executive Producer; Tim Ramage, Producer; Don Daglow, President and CEO of developer StormFront Studios.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 8:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOE and Sigil Games Online announced today the special features included in the Collector’s & Guild Edition, as well as pre-order details for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. In the vast world of Telon, players are free to choose their destiny by exploring three spheres of advancement, adventuring, diplomacy, and crafting.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 7:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the SEAL commander, the player will be supported by AI teammate executing traditional SOCOM team-based tactical, stealth and action gameplay. Multiple players will once again be able to form clans and take on their friends for team-based high-action gameplay.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 7:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games announced that Destroyer Studios' Starshatter: The Gathering Storm has gone gold. Integrating elements of real-time-strategy games Starshatter: The Gathering Storm allows fleet commanders to direct the battle on a tactical level, launching fighters and directing destroyers to defend the fleet and annihilate enemy forces.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 2:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Slope Shaiming is a young SCN soldier. Where the WRF survives slope the attack of the Syndicate soldiers, who want to take over control of the area tried in the east of Asia to break in. It decides to create a group, which oppose to the aggressors: the Resistance.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Entertainment Software Association announced that the new E3 Media and Business Summit will be held July 11-13, 2007, in Santa Monica, California, and will combine the best elements of the former trade show into a business event celebrating the video game industry's present and future.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 1:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Carbon takes handheld racing to a whole new level with all-new crew-based gameplay and an exclusive east coast open-world city. Settle an ongoing turf war by building an unstoppable crew, winning races against your fiercest rivals, and outwitting the cops.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earache Extreme Metal Racing will feature 10 racing teams burning a lot more than rubber through hell and other wastelands, along with a hard rockin' soundtrack. Specially for Friday the 13th, a 2nd demo featuring a new level, and two vehicles.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week Miami Court Judge Ronald Friedman instructed Take-Two to get him a copy of Rockstar's upcoming Bully game, so he could play and "judge" for himself if the game was a public nuisance holds any merit. Although Jack Thompson initially called this a huge victory against the violent video game industry, it seems now he has been shot down, once again, as the Judge ruled that although he did not want his kid to play the game, the game did not contain anything you wouldnt see on regular TV. In short, the game is good to ship to stores next week...
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai announced that .hack(R)//G.U. Vol.1: Rebirth has gone gold, plunging players into the most recent incarnation of “The World,” a massively multiplayer online game universe filled with secrets and unexplained phenomena.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that it will launch its new Windows Vista operating system at the same time as it launches in the rest of the world. Microsoft made changes to Vista after talks with the European Commission in three major areas: search, security and the new file format XPS.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGAtoday announced that Medieval II: Total War will initially launch as a limited edition product with exclusive bonus material. Total War fans who purchase the game within the first print run will be rewarded with a detailed map of the extensive game world, as well as a copy of the official Medieval II: Total War soundtrack.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 13, 2006 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami today announced that the company will be taking Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol on the road to malls across the country in search of the very first virtual American Idol winner, starting on Oct. 13 - 14 at the Digital Life event.