by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ has released the first patch for its 3D WWII RTS Company of Heroes. This v1.2 patch fixes connection problems, SLI performance, exploits, and various other issue and crashes (
thanks Andy). Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:50 p.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 Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A little while back 3D Realms revealed that, apart from the already released patch, it was also working on additional content, new multiplayer skins (play as Jen, Elhuit, etc), and some new multiplayer maps. While 3D Realms won't commit to a release date beyond the "when it's done," we were told today that both the PC and X360 content will be free of charge.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Far Cry Instincts Predator includes two games in one – all new Far Cry Instincts Predator content, as well as the original Far Cry Instincts. UbiSoft released the previously announced patch fixing various issues with the game, including online gameplay latency, balancing, and bug fixes.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony is an all-new adventure, created from the ground up specifically for the handheld system. Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony features all-new playable characters and a freshly designed, non-linear, single player campaign as well as support for Ad Hoc co-operative and competitive multiplayer games.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Guild 2 will be a combination of unique sweeping role-play and a fascinating life-simulation, conjuring the medieval life anew on your PC. This v1.1 patch fixes various issues, bugs, but also adds a new map.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six makes its next-generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned first-person shooter franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year's Shot Stick returns with more responsive controls and new mechanics to master. NBA 2K7 combines graphics, including new sweat technology details and animating hair, with a revamped post game, and hundreds of new shooting, passing, and dribbling animations. A 1Gig demo allowing you to play a game between Miami Heat and Dallas is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts presents a series of feature stories about Thrillville. You can expect stories like the one that follow approximately once every month from now until the game's release on PS2, PSP and Xbox this November, each article further detailing certain aspects of the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo just announced at its conference in London that the Wii will launch in Europe on December 8, for 249 Euro. Europe will get the same bundle, console, one Wii remote, one Nunchuck, 5 Wii Sports titles as North America. At launch there will be approximately 15 - 20 titles such as Red Steel, Rayman, Need for Speed Carbon, Tony Hawk, Super Monkey Ball, with a price range from 49 - 59 Euros.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:45 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 Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo Wii will arrive in Australia on December 7th, and will retail for $399.95. The price includes one wireless Wii Remote controller, one Nunchuk controller and five different Wii Sports games on one disc, which anyone can play using simple movements, experienced or not.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is an RTS game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Joint Task Force is a story of modern war where players match superior tactics and military technology against dangerous unconventional forces around the globe. Sierra has released the first patch, bringing your retail gamr to v1.1 and adds 2 new multiplayer maps, and fixes to random errors, improved mission load times, driver updates, and other updates.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy videogame will set 15 of the popular television show's characters against each other in a fighting/adventure game.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The game gives you the opportunity to play through the events of the film - leading up to and following the break down of the heist - from the perspective of each character. Eidos announced that Reservoir Dogs will be available on shelves everywhere in North America on Oct. 24, 2006.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who posseses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 2:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take control of a liquid Mercury ‘blob’, and avoid the various obstacles and hazards to reach the end goal. The Mercury blob itself now has 4 varying ‘states’ – Normal, Solid, Fast and Slow. These states allow for larger more complex levels, which in turn mean a greater challenge and more enjoyment.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flyboys Squadron is a single player game combined with an MMOG that puts the player in the pilot seat of a Nieuport 17 biplane to participate in exciting World War I era missions inspired by the FLYBOYS movie. This MMOG demo allows you FREE access to online World War I flying with hundreds of other online game enthusiasts and aviators.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Saber Interactive's TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes. The game will leverage first-of-its-kind gameplay abilities and functionality, the latest graphics technology, and high production values to create a truly unique action game experience.
by Agustin on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bounty Hounds is a third-person weapons-based action game for the PSP in which players utilize a massive selection of weapons and armor in order to fight more than 40 alien species across 40 expansive missions in a future gone awry.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Telltale revealed that it would love to bring Sam & Max to the Wii. At the recent Penny Arcade Expo Telltale's CEO Dan Connor think it'd be a good fit and Designer Heather Logas proclaimed that the Wii controller would be for an adventure game. Problem is, Telltale needs the guys at Nintendo to agree. And with a company as big as Nintendo, getting noticed by the right people can be tricky, give them a hand and
express your interest...
by Lee Berlik on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 12:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Ship is a first person maritime gaming experience set aboard a fleet of 1930s steam liners. Originally a Half Life Mod, The Ship is now being crafted as a full single and multiplayer game in its own right by Edinburgh-based Outerlight.
by Judy on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 11:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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To go along with the recent Wii console tidbits, Nintendo also provided assets for the following launch titles: Avatar: The Last Airbender ~ Battalion Wars 2 ~ Big Brain Academy ~ Chicken Little: Ace in Action ~ Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 ~ Elebits ~ Excite Truck ~ The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess ~ Madden NFL 07 ~ Mario Strikers Charged ~ Metroid Prime 3 ~ Super Mario Galaxy ~ Trauma Center: Second Opinion ~ WarioWare: Smooth Moves ~ Wii Sports
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 8:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Havok announced today that Blizzard Entertainment has licensed Havok 4.0, to use in upcoming, yet unannounced, PC and Macintosh games.