by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 4:19 p.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. 13, 2006 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Secrets Of Atlantis is a new point and click adventure situated in the 1930s. You are Howard Brooks, a young aeronautic engineer who awakes on the Hindenburg zeppelin, investigating a strange vessel, one which will take you to the four corners of the earth, interacting with over 30 NPCs, and solving nearly a dozen puzzles.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 3:31 p.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. The OPM November issue will have a GH II demo on its coverdisk, and while no games modes are revealed yet, it will have 4 songs : Shout at the Devil by Motley Crue, Strutter by Kiss, YYZ by Rush, and You Really Got Me by Van Halen.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover, and terrain.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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More than 2,400 game industry professionals from 20 countries and representing over 520 companies converged upon the Austin Convention Center, for three days of high-caliber speakers, news-making exhibitors, and networking events.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts' just released PC version of LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy seems to have an installer bug, preventing customers from installing the game on their PCs due to a recent Microsoft upgrade. Aware of the issue, LucasArts is currently working on a patch, but in the meantime, read more for a quick workaround.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pull off moves only the pros perform as you replicate the styles of your favorite NBA players. Elevate to the rim for an electrifying dunk and bring the crowd to its feet, or look to your superstars to shift momentum with the game on the line.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 12:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legend: Hand of God is an action RPG set in a fantasy world where you guide your hero in his quest against evil, fighting your way through action filled battles. Master Creating has signed an agreement with IDV to use SpeedTree to populate the game world with foilage.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LMA Manager 2007 will deliver the series’ world of football in massively expanded editions, with teams from over 50 countries to manage or pick transfers from, while retaining LMA Manager’s intuitive and user-friendly interface.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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F.E.A.R. is a paranormal action thriller presented entirely in first person, an unprecedented adrenaline rush of close quarters combat seamlessly melded with the spine-tingling, shocking intensity of the unknown. This demo allows you to try out part of the game, with several of the weapons, including a minigun, at your disposal.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K7 delivers a new benchmark in high-level visual player details with Signature Style player animations. NBA 2K7 also enhances the overall NBA atmosphere with hyper-detailed arenas, enhanced arena lighting, and numerous new camera angles to truly deliver the next generation of basketball video games.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sparta: Ancient Wars will deliver innovative and high quality real time strategy based on historical events and timelines, and not feature myths or legends. Based on the historical background of Spartans' high culture, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new stunning 3D engine.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released a new patch for Nival Interactive's Might & Magic V. This update brings your retail, and download, game to v1.3 and adds a map editor, 4 new multiplayer maps, improves stability, the usual big & crash fixes, and balance tweaks.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions continues its successful cooperation with the German developer Piranha Bytes by publishing one of the most spectacular titles of the coming year: Gothic III, the third part of the legendary RPG saga.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today announced the special Neverwinter Nights 2 limited edition, which includes a Blessed of Waukeen bonus to all saving throws, two special items, a unique weapon, a magical golden aura that surrounds players' characters, detailed cloth map showing in-game locations, book of art, depicting characters and scenes from the game, two silver antique rings: Good & Evil.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 07 delivers authenticity with licenses for all the world’s top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division, and 26 others from over 20 nations. The demo allows you to play 4 minutes, and choose from Manchester United, Barcelona, Lyon, Weder Bremen, Guadalajara or AC Milaan, playable in Arsenal's Emirates Stadion.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v2.9 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 6:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, and then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari and 10tacle Studios today announced that development for its GTR 2: FIA GT Racing Game racing is complete, and is scheduled for release across Europe on 29th September 2006.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hard Truck: Apocalypse is a 3rd person action/RPG is set in the post-apocalyptic environment full of menacing mysteries and unfriendly inhabitants. Nival has released the English SDK allowing you to create your own content. The package includes a map, script, dialog and quest editor, as well as all needed data and documentation.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Heroes allows players to take all the epic, authentic WWII action of Medal of Honor on-the-go. As Jimmy Patterson you battle your way through three campaigns as their favorite lead characters from past Medal of Honor games.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom today announced that its epic sci-fi action shooter exclusive for the X360, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, has again received top honors when it was recently awarded Best Xbox 360 Game at this year’s Leipzig Games Convention.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 4:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year tri-Ace revealed it was working on
an untitled RPG for the Xbox 360, and today finally the first, scant, details emerge in the latest Famitsu issue. After its latest Valkyrie Profile for Square Enix, tri-Ace is getting its feet wet with a fantasy based RPG titled Infinite Undiscovery, which will use the developers typical real time combat system.