by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 4:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar will allow players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish their unique reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 2:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Avistar Communications today announced that it has entered into an agreement to license CPI's patent portfolio to Sony. Under the license agreement, CPI granted Sony a license for the field of video-conferencing, covering Sony's video conference apparatus as well as other products including video-enabled PC and PlayStation products.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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An evolution in open world gaming, Saints Row provides an unprecedented amount of freedom to experience the game as the player sees fit. The game, based in the fictional urban surroundings of Still Water, is action adventure with its core as a third-person shooter.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 1:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami today announced details of the United States Finals of the official 2006 Yu-Gi-Oh! video game tournament. Sixteen players selected from a nationwide online contest will compete at the Comic-Con International Consumer Expo in San Diego Calif. on July 23rd for the U.S. title.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 1:11 p.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 July 17, 2006 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an effort to stop its slipping market share and become more competitive, Intel announced today that it will be
cutting 1,000 manager jobs worldwide. Since 2005 Intel has steadily lost ground to its rival Advance Micro Devices, and Chief Executive Paul Otellini stated : "This step is important because it addresses a key problem we've found in our efficiency analysis: slow and ineffective decision-making, resulting, in part, from too many management layers."
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Divine is a futuristic space-shooter game, aimed at the hardcore space shooting gamer, with an original and unique storyline that will make players want to complete the game.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GUN Showdown puts players in the role of Colton White, a vengeful gunslinger making his way through the untamed West of the late-1800s where the lines between good and evil are blurred and greed, lust and brutality were a way of life.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West and requires a combination of both intelligent stealth and pure shooting. Fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combine with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players. A 2 level demo is scheduled for release August 4th, which we'll of course have available on our
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by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fasten your seatbelt and be prepared for the race of your life as Formula One 06 brings players a brand new gaming experience, allowing you to get closer to the sport than ever before, and take part in the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship and truly interact with the sport.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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People interested in winning 10,000 dollars should download the Two Worlds pinball table and register for free for the Cyber Pinball World Cup 2006 from July 15th on. Diligent training will be rewarded richly as the person who climbs to the top of the leader board on August 31st will win 10,000 Dollars!
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo Europe today revealed its non-Wii release lineup for the rest of 2006. While the new Wii console will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2006, Nintendo has plenty of other things to keep people busy until then, such as Yoshi’s Island 2,
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 4:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin' is SCS Software's latest title in their truck driving sim line of games.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Planetwide Games has entered into a multi-year licensing deal with Marvel Entertainment to create new content for its Comic Book Creator, based on classic Marvel ’s characters such as the X-Men, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Hulk, Daredevil, Ghost Rider, The Punisher, Captain America, Thor, The Avengers, and Dr. Octopus to name a few.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While there has not yet been any official announcement, Trusty Bell is Namco Bandai's upcoming RPG, currently only scheduled for Japan. In Trusty Bell you live in an imaginary world by famous composer Frédéric Chopin, where you have to save a young girl Polka, who suffers from terrible sickness, which only Chopin can cure.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.
by Arkalem on July 17, 2006 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Movies: Stunts & Effects adds new features such as stuntmen, a movie-making toolset, a diverse selection of dangerous stunts, astounding visual effects, impressive new sets and a number of brand-new techniques and technologies that can be used when making a movie.
by Rainier on July 17, 2006 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Rainier on July 16, 2006 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elveon, developed by 10tacle, is an epic fantasy action game with impressive graphics and the captivating atmosphere, using the Unreal Engine 3.
by Rainier on July 16, 2006 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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the latest issue of GameInformer has the first details on Hitman developer IO Interactive's new project Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. A third-person action game for Xbox 360 and PC with a full co-op play option, intuitive squad tactics, and a hearty online multiplayer component. More details surely to come in the near future...
by Mark Crump on July 16, 2006 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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he Star Wars Galaxies online game series is designed to immerse players in the rich Star Wars universe. Star Wars Galaxies will feature dynamic role-playing ground-based adventures across multiple planets in the classic Star Wars timeframe. With SWG: Battle for Restuss LucasArts is trying to appeal to high level players with new quests and content.
by Rainier on July 16, 2006 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fight an all-out war for survival in the year 2142. EA and Digital Illusions are developing the next installment in the Battlefield franchise, Battlefield 2142, scheduled to ship worldwide this winter for the PC.
by Rainier on July 16, 2006 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Every Extend Extra is an arcade-style puzzle shooter, by the creators of Lumines. Evade enemy attacks and use perfect timing to blast foes in a colorful display of explosive chain reactions. While the final game is a PSP only title, this is a a PC demo for you to try ...
by Andrew Hayward on July 16, 2006 @ 12:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the world of Naruto as you never have before. Join Naruto and his friends on their Ninja Academy quests as they battle the best in the land. Perfect your ninja skills to earn money and unlock tons of bonus content.
by Rainier on July 16, 2006 @ 12:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamlords is an MMORTS game set in a persistent world in which victories and hard work will not pass unnoticed. Everything gained will make the player stronger for the next encounter.