by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring 30 fully licensed tracks from global rock sensation The Killers to the heartbreak rock of Snow Patrol, and from one of London's hottest Indie phenomena - Bloc Party to the Courtney Love inspired genius of Hole, SingStar Rocks! delivers a special "access all areas" pass to the finest in live music
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the pre-TGS conference earlier today Microsoft's Peter Moore announced that demos for both Sonic the Hedgehog and Tenchu 360 will be available for download through Xbox Live over the course of the next few days. No details as to what each demo will include was revealed...
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of Famitsu reveals that TECMO is bringing is Ninja Gaiden series to the PS3. Absent during the Microsoft conference earlier, Ninja Gaiden Sigma will make its debut at the Sony happening on the 22nd, but it is said that the new game ought to be playable on the showfloor, with an improved combat system, updated graphics, new weapons, and the ability to wield dual katanas. More details surely to follow in the coming days ...
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 2:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlestations: Midway is a new tactical multi-player game focusing on the naval and aerial battles of World War II leading up to one of the greatest naval victories of all time, the Battle of Midway, which saw the highly outnumbered US Naval and Air forces take on the might of the most powerful naval force in modern history: the Imperial Japanese Navy.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the start of the Tokyo Game Show Microsoft revealed its lineup of nearly 110 high-definition games by years end in Japan, as well as availability date details and pricing for the Xbox 360 HD DVD player, and an update that will allow the Xbox 360 console to output full 1080p games and video.
by Agustin on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 includes the complete pantheon of all 48 Dynasty Warriors, with branching story paths for each kingdom. The game also gives players a full view of the battlefield action using the PSP system’s wide-screen display.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 5:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised, EA has released The Battle for Middle-Earth 2 v1.05 patch addressing a crash, a few multiplayer desync issues, as well as modifying the Palantir button order on several units.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 5:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift film, this game will immerse players in the underground world of drift racing, featuring a ground breaking drift mechanic that makes drifting accessible to both beginning and veteran racing game drivers.
by Judy on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 5:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Trax has created an international soundtrack of 30 diverse cuts that reflect Need for Speed Carbon's three distinct car classes: exotics, muscles and tuners. Read more for the lyrical details ...
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai announced a limited edition promotion for its upcoming action role-playing PC game, Mage Knight: Apocalypse, with retailer Best Buy. The exclusive promotion will enable consumers who purchase the game in North America to receive a special redemption coupon for an individually numbered, limited edition, 8-inch Mage Knight dragon.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Rebel Planet is a fantasy based action RPG game set in a time before the Great Flood of Noah. The biblical story will broken up over several chapters, and offered as episodic content,Orion being the first.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tripwire Interactive is pleased to announce that the latest Free Update for Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 is now available through Steam. This update adds the new German G41 Semi Automatic Rifle, all new Russian voice commands, enhancements to player ragdoll physics, as well as many features and changes requested by the community and made due to player feedback garnered during the free week trial period in August. All you have to do is restart Steam and the game will update automagically ...
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft revealed its holiday season 2006-2007 lineup with no less than 14 titles ranging from Splinter Cell, Red Steel, Brothers in Arms, to Open Season, Star Wars, GT Pro and Monster 4x4, spanning all platforms, including two PS3 titles.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 12:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tortuga: Two Treasures will have players setting sail as pirate captains in search of action, adventure and of course, treasure. You play Thomas ‘Hawk’ Blythe and after you get betrayed and captured, a dramatic battle for power, romance, treasure and truth commences aboard the Jolly Roger.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MumboJumbo announced an agreement with developer Reflexive Entertainment to bring the popular casual games Big Kahuna Reef 2, Mosaic: Tomb of Mystery and a third, upcoming title to the retail channel.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TLotR: Shadows of Angmar will allow players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish their unique reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.
by Judy on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BioShock is 2K Games' hybrid first-person shooter, in the works over at System Shock 2 developers Irrational Games, combining elements of sci-fi and role-playing genres.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Justice League Heroes is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inhabited Island: The Earthling is a new first-person adventure quest with panoramic environments, under development at STEP Creative Group, based on the book "Inhabited Island" written by Strugatsky brothers. Originally scheduled for Q4 2006, Akella has pushed back its launch until Q1 2007 (thanks Blues).
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bullet Witch is an action adventure taking place in the exceedingly bleak near future of 2013. Civilization is on the brink of extinction after demons begin appearing on the earth, and the player wades into the fray as a witch named Alicia.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD continues its successful cooperation with Piranha Bytes by publishing one of the most spectacular titles of the coming year: Gothic III, the third part of the legendary RPG saga. The Collector's Edition exclusive soundtrack provides some of the most exciting masterpieces in gaming scores, written by Kai Rosenkranz, the composer for Gothic 3, and performed by the "Bochumer Philharmoniker."
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The furious battle of Pearl Harbor became the first in the sequence of gory sea combats. Now you can take part in all major Pacific battles of the World War II in the Pacific Storm game that is a mixture of RTS, war-game and simulator.
by David Wanaselja on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy and is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2006 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowing campaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout.