by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo will be adding 4 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Dec. 4. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points, available in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets, to download the games. This week's new games are Donkey Kong Jr., Victory Run, Columns, and Ristar.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is the exciting new expansion to Blizzard's massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It expands the game by tremendous bounds, adding new races, quest, lands, Battlegrounds, professions and items, raising the level cap to 70, and more.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 1:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the very first time since its debut in 1998, the Unreal franchise gets a compilation of Unreal and Unreal Tournament titles with Unreal Anthology. This unofficial patch addresses an issue where you can't play UnrealGold online.
by Evan Lahti on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 12:44 a.m. PST | 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.
by Agustin on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 12:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Witness old school gaming at its best as this eclectic collection contains 20 golden titles of the past that will challenge players’ skills. There’s something for everyone as Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2 delivers an assortment of masterpieces for the brawler, side-scrolling shooter or platformer fan in all of us.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 11:58 p.m. PST | 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 :
- Natural Selection 2 - Trailer
- Vanguard: Sage of Heroes - Shadow Hound Trailer
- The Continuum - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 10:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 10:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gamers Gate announce several exciting titles in its new "sci-fi special". This special offering includes a variety of retail games but also several science-fiction games that have never before been released in North America or Europe. The games included in the science fiction special are: Space Rangers 1 & 2, Star Wolves, BorderZone, Vivisector, and A.I.M
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 5:57 p.m. PST | 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 Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 5:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take Command: 2nd Manassas explores the titular 1862 battle of the American Civil War, which proved to be the pivotal engagement of the Northern Virginia Campaign. MadMinute Games has released a new patch bringing your English / German retail game to v2.53 and adding new commands, features, and the usual game tweaks and bug fixes.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 5:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Virtua Tennis 3 gives gamers the opportunity to experience new levels of realism never thought possible on a home console system with enhanced photo-realistic graphics and advanced player animations that perfectly match the behaviour and mannerisms of individual professional players.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 4:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami announced the top-10 national finalists in the national Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol contest. More than 500 crooners from NY to LA entered in regional competitions where they performed their chosen song from the game and were judged by virtual video game versions of American Idol judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Armored Core 4 will allow you to create your own mech from a few hundred components, including color, to give it an exclusive looks. Successfully completing missions, and purchase even more powerful parts to make your mech stronger.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 3:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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AMD has received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division in connection with the DOJ’s investigation into potential antitrust violations related to graphics processors and cards. AMD entered the graphics processor business following the company’s acquisition of ATI last month. The DOJ has not made any specific allegations against AMD or ATI. AMD intends to cooperate with the investigation.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 11:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Swing Golf takes advantage of the Wii’s motion sensing controller to give you the full 18-hole golfing experience from the comfort of your own home. Traverse the links with one of eight different characters as you challenge yourself or up to three others through story mode, match play, stroke play, and party mode!
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 11:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tales of Destiny 2 is the sequel to Tales of Destiny, originally released on PS2 four years ago. Set 18 years after the original, Tales of Destiny 2 introduces two new heroes, Kyle Dunamis and Reala. The game uses mostly 2D, except for map movement, while battle sequences are real time using the new Trust & Tactical Linear Motion Battle System (TT-LMBS).
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 10:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Evochron Alliance you are placed in a recently discovered region of space where your survival depends on your ability to manage wealth and resources as well as your skills in combat. This updated demo adds a 3D cockpit, TrackIR and Windows Vista support, and the usual bug/crash fixes and general improvements.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The State of Michigan must pay the video game industry $182,349 in attorney's fees and costs as a result of successful litigation challenging an unconstitutional effort to enact a law banning the sale or rental of violent video games to minors, Judge George Caram Steeh, US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, ruled yesterday.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 8:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Freeze Interactive's Field Ops, developed by Digital Reality and previously known as Ghost Wars, brings together, in a unique presentation, the two favorite genres of PC gamers; Real-Time-Strategy and First-Person Shooter.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 8:11 a.m. PST | 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 Dec. 1, 2006 @ 7:25 a.m. PST | 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 v3.2 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth (
thanks 3DGamers).
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 7:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TrackMania United is the complete TrackMania game, regrouping all the TrackMania games released until now and all their add-ons. Ascaron unveils TrackMania United's new connected functionality, allowing players to directly exchange all their creations through the game, its interface and its closed Internet network.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 7:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Introversion Software announced that it was teaming up with Philips to produce an amBX version of DEFCON. In time, the company also hopes to amBX enable their two previous critically acclaimed titles: Darwinia and Uplink.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 6:51 a.m. PST | 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 Dec. 1, 2006 @ 6:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In a surprising turn of event, Sony Japan released an announcement that Gran Turismo HD will launch in retail stores, but instead as a free downloadable demo through the PlayStation Store. Shifting development focus to GT 5 instead, the demo, only confirmed for Japan, will be released on December 24th and include ten cars, two layouts of a single track, Time Attack and Drift Trial modes, with an online Network Ranking feature.