by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2006 @ 6:21 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. 25, 2006 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra Entertainment announced today that it is developing Ice Age 2 The Meltdown, based on 20th Century Fox's animated film, for the Nintendo Wii, and will be available at retailers nationwide this holiday season.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2006 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to
German Gamestar magazine, Epic's Jay Wilbur revealed at the Tokyo Game Show that UT 2007 has been further delayed, until Q2/Q3 2007. While Epic never announced an official release date, Sony initially mentioned it was to be a launch title, and while many retailers had it listed for end of the year, a few months ago
The Inquirer reported it was postponed until 2007. Specific reasons for the delay were of course not provided, but it is safe to assume the extra development time will be used to polish the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2006 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamcube is a adventure/puzzle game where you play as Jack, who receives a mysterious present for his birthday, a Dreamcube. While during the day it seems an inconspicuous present, at night its power traps your into your own dreams. With only one way to get out, Jack needs to find the individual parts of the sleep crystal scattered throughout the massive DreamCube world.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2006 @ 3:58 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. 25, 2006 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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F.E.A.R. is a paranormal action thriller presented entirely in first person. It is an unprecedented adrenaline rush of close-quarters combat seamlessly melded with the spine-tingling, shocking intensity of the unknown. A 542mb demo is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace allowing you to try out part of the game; it's the same demo that's available on the latest OXM cover disc.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2006 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While there are no details available as of yet, Destineer is looking to
hire an Art Director to work on a yet-unannounced FPS for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. Destineer, known for First to Fight and other titles in the Close Combat franchise, is working closely with US Marines to make an enormously compelling video game.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2006 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in one of the most challenging periods of human history, Anno 1503 blends the excitement of real-time strategy with the depth of empire building while sending players on a quest for wealth and power with thrilling adventures and discoveries at every turn.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2006 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from TECMO's TGS 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2006 @ 2:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After a successful cooperation for D&D Online, Turbine has signed a distribution agreement with SAKURA Internet to bring its MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar to the Japanese market.
Embark on an epic RPG adventure and escape to a fantasy world filled with beautiful cinematic-quality graphics, unique characters and bizarre creatures. Take on the role of Atsuma, Enchanter in-Training and transform from a naïve student into the most powerful savior in a war 1,000 years in the making.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2006 @ 8:38 p.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 v1.15 patch fixes various multiplayer issues, bugs, but also adds a new map.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2006 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine calls players to return to the familiar grounds of Stormreach Harbor to save the city as it released the 4th, free, content module for D&D Online: Stormreach, featuring five compelling new dungeons that unveil new threats to the city from dark forces including the Cult of Madness, the Dwarves of Ironroot and a tribe of troglodytes.
In Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra, you embody Shion and uncover the future of mankind in a journey to unveil the Gnosis phenomenon and save the galaxy in this exciting conclusion to the Xenosaga trilogy.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 4:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 1:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paraworld combines a setting never seen before with personalized unit management, bringing new life to the real-time strategy genre. Modern elements blend with primeval conditions in a long forgotten, incredibly beautiful prehistoric world. A promised, SEK has released the SDK allowing you to create your own content.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 1:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has released mod tools for The Battle for Middle-Earth 2 allowing the community to create and mod their own content. This updated SDK brings it in line with the latest update patch and includes 3DS Max 7 Autodesk plugin, a W3D Viewer, an Asset Cache Builder, as well as documentation and tutorials to get you started (
thanks 3DGamers).
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A few days ago Sony's Ken Kutaragi's
TGS 06 keynote speech revealed that the PS3 would be backwards compatible with 16 bit games on the MegaDrive/Genesis, much like the Nintendo Wii. Oddly enough SEGA Japan has issued a short statement clarifying that such claims are not correct at this point, that the option is merely being considered, and is currently "under examination." Did somebody speak too soon?
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Microsoft's TGS 2006 lineup:
Spyhunter is a time-tested series that most gamers are quite fond of. The latest iteration changes the formula and puts you in the driver's seat ... and takes you out of the car, as well.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already hinted at a few weeks ago Valve revealed today that it is implementing a
dynamic weapon pricing system in Counter-Strike. Prices have stayed the same since its release back in the late 90s and so Valve came up with the idea to gather info on what weapons were bought most, as more people purchase a certain weapon, the price will rise and other weapons will become less expensive.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The creators of the Train Simulator and Let's Go By Train! railroad simulators tag together once again to present Railfan, dedicated to all railroad enthusiasts everywhere. Using the new Blu-ray disk technology to its fullest, the increased data capacity allows the game to cover trains from not only Japan, but those running in Chicago, USA as well.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ever want to see your Ring Name in Virtua Fighter? Now is your chance. SEGA is searching for new and unique fighting ring names and messages to appear in the upcoming Virtua Fighter 5 videogame coming to the PS3.
All you have to do is go here, your favorite fighter, enter a unique ring name and add your personal message. Select entries will then be chosen to appear in the upcoming game scheduled for release in Spring 2007.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 offers players an unrivalled hockey management experience, with a brand new game engine to bring the player even closer to the action during each nail-biting game. This demo includes all content but only allows you to play for 6 months in-game, after which you can purchase a key to unlock the full game.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Trek: Tactical Assault features real-time spaceship combat from the universe of the original Star Trek series. With a wide array of authentic Star Trek races, ships, and weaponry, you can engage in single-player battle through either the Federation or Klingon campaigns or in head-to-head wireless multiplayer combat.