by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2006 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DEFCON, inspired by the 1983 cult-classic Wargames, is an online, competitive, multiplayer strategy game based around the theme of global thermonuclear war. This tiny v1.1 patch adds browser enhancements and options, and several other tweaks.
by Agustin on Oct. 23, 2006 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different.
by John Curtis on Oct. 23, 2006 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Killzone is making its handheld debut with Killzone: Liberation, an all new, action-packed installment in the Killzone series, and will feature a new intelligent third-person camera system – ideally suited for handheld gaming.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2006 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ProStroke Golf: World Tour 2007 is destined to capture the player's imagination by fusing the features of real-world golf, high-end graphics, accurate animation and a unique control system.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2006 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft plans to release a Prince of Persia bundle in time for the holidays. Prince of Persia: Trilogy will combine Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones in one package. Scheduled for release October 27, 2006, all for the standard price of a regular game, it unfortunately only seems to be on PS2.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2006 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 23, 2006 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king enhances every existing feature and offering players the chance to command the rise of evil in Middle-earth while experiencing the epic battles that took place before those depicted in the films.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2006 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games has obtained the license to Atomic Games’ Close Combat RTS series, and will be updating and enhancing the original games in the series, starting with Close Combat: Cross of Iron.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2006 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, is an all new title in the GTA series set in Vice City with new missions, story and gameplay.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2006 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Contact is an action RPG in which, after crashing, The Professor discovers that the power sources of his ship, known as Cells, have been scattered across the surface of this strange world. To retrieve them all, The Professor enlists the aid of a brave young man named Terry- and you....
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2006 @ 1:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arthur and the Invisibles revolves around the supportive co-op teamwork of the 3 characters, solving mysteries and overcoming obstacles You can only progress by cleverly combining the three characters' skills -- Arthur is an acrobat, Selenia a warrior and Betameche a marksman.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2006 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out new screens from PS3 Gamer's Day 06 downloadable games lineup :
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2006 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A few days ago 20th Century and FOX announced they were withdrawing their financial back of the Halo movie, putting a dark cloud over the project.
An article on United Press International claims that Microsoft plans to finance by themselves. Whether this is an actual statement or a mere misinterpretation of the official announcement is not clear at this point.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2006 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Culpa Innata is a story-driven, 3rd person game using the classic mouse in a point and click interface, featuring a wide variety of organic obstacles ranging from logic puzzles to hi-tech gadget manipulation to dialogue and inventory challenges.
by Alicia on Oct. 22, 2006 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sonic The Hedgehog melds top-tier animation production values with next generation art, physics and game design to create the most intense, high velocity Sonic adventure yet! Featuring interactive 3D environments, a large cast of new and returning characters, and a blistering sense of speed, get ready for the reinvention of Sonic The Hedgehog!
by Keith Durocher on Oct. 22, 2006 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mage Knight Apocalypse is an action RPG based on the collectible miniature game from WizKids Games. Designed with a unique character leveling system and an unprecedented focus on team play, Mage Knight Apocalypse allows up to five players to embark on a cooperative or competitive journey through a war-torn fantasy setting.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2006 @ 6:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to an article in the
Boston Globe story, the National Institute on Media and the Family is boycotting Rockstar's Bully. After a staffer played the game for nine hours, its president, psychologist Dave Walsh, claims Bully glamorizes and rewards the kind of anti social behaviors that teachers struggle with every day. Now that the "T" rated game is out in stores the first press reviews praise Rockstar's latest game across the board, calling it one of the best titles of the year, a great satire, with excellent story and humor.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2006 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blue Dragon is an epic role-playing game that centers on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends who create and develop their combat styles by utilizing different types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic.
by Alicia on Oct. 21, 2006 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing as a warrior riding a voracious dragon trained for deadly aerial and ground combat, and capable of scorching, clawing and smashing thousands of enemies, gamers must defeat countless armies to save a civilization. Together, the gamer and the beast will attempt to change the destiny of a world on the brink of extinction.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2006 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Killzone is making its handheld debut with Killzone: Liberation, an all new, action-packed installment in the Killzone series, and will feature a new intelligent third-person camera system – ideally suited for handheld gaming.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2006 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | 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 :
- Supreme Commander - Trailer #2
- Monster Madness: Battle For Suburbia [X360/PC] - Trailer #4
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy [NDS] - Trailer
- Medal of Honor Heroes [PSP] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2006 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To celebrate the upcoming Emergence Day, several lucky gamers will win the chance to play Epic's Gears of War prior to launch, and party with celebrities living and dead at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 12:01 a.m.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2006 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king enhances every existing feature and offering players the chance to command the rise of evil in Middle-earth while experiencing the epic battles that took place before those depicted in the films.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2006 @ 8:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tony Hawk’s Project 8 immerses players in the definitive skateboarding experience using ultra-realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate the feeling of skating with every trick and bail. Unlike the Mortal Kombat demo, you can now download Activision's 340 mb THP8 demo off Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2006 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CITY Interactive keeps on expanding its Terrorist Takedown titles, this time sending you in as special ops team leader Lt. Jake Morche. Your unit is sent into Columbia to take out a cartel boss, while being outnumbered and hunted down by the heavily armed drug mafia.
