by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 6:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters today announces a publishing agreement with Spark Unlimited, known for Call of Duty: Finest Hour, for ‘Fall of Liberty’ (working title) an intense and cinematic next-gen first-person shooter epic set in an unnerving World War II alternate reality.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tales of The World: Radiant Mythology is the latest in the Tales of the World spin-off series allowing players to create customized characters and employs the Flex Range Linear Motion Battle system from Tales of the Abyss.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA today signed agreements for in-game advertisement with not one, but two agencies. The deal with Massive Incorporated covers four titles, X360 and PC, starting with Need for Speed Carbon, while the IGA Worldwide contract covers at least 3 titles, starting with Battlefield 2142.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heart of Eternity is a third-person action/RPG title, with a balance between action and role-playing elements. There are no levels in the game, and no new areas that require loading. The fantasy universe Sarcus is populated with humans, bloodthirsty orks, greedy dwarves, naughty elves, treacherous half-goblins, and powerful vampires.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft revealed that it will release a multiplayer demo for Faces of War, allowing you to choose from one of three sides: Ally, Soviet or German and guide your troops to the victory. The mp demo will include 2 game modes: the "Combat" and the "Frontline". The "Combat" can be played both in Team mode and Free For All (FFA). The demo game modes are capped to 4 players max, but the final game has no such restriction.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari Europe and CD Projekt today announced that the companies have entered into a publishing agreement for The Witcher, whereby Atari will market and distribute CD Projekt’s upcoming fantasy role-playing game throughout Europe and Asia in Spring 2007.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Better late than never, Ubisoft has released a singleplayer demo for last year's Far Cry Instincts Predator on Xbox Live Marketplace (not available in Asia). Far Cry Instincts Predator includes two games in one – all new Far Cry Instincts Predator content, as well as the original Far Cry Instincts.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts you've been accepted into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even be running everything as the next, and most powerful, Don.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emergent Game Technologies today announced that it has launched the Gamebryo Element, Emergent's flexible, full-featured game engine and toolkit, for use by Xbox Live Arcade developers through a special licensing model.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOE's latest Everquest expansion pack, The Serpent's Spine, adds a new race, new level cap, city, spells, and overall features.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since its multiple-platform unveiling at E3, which was then reversed by a PS3-only announcement, rumors have been rampant about which platforms Assassin's Creed will actually appear on. A four-page article in PC Gamer UK is the first proof that Ubisoft is not only working on Assassin's Creed for PS3, but also for PC. While an official announcement has not been made, Ubisoft officials did confirm that a PC version is indeed in the works and is tentatively scheduled for 2007. Now that the PC edition has been disclosed, an Xbox 360 port is still possible, considering the similarities between the two platforms.
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie and the Amp introduces a brand new gaming genre – the 'Rock 'n' Roll Brawler' – targeted primarily for kids 6-11. This adventure allows players to call upon the powers of rock and roll to defeat their enemies as they travel the globe using only their instruments as weapons.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The golden age of console hockey will return when NHL 07 debuts with gameplay innovations that will allow players to feel like they are actually on the ice. Featuring an unmatched level of freedom and control, NHL 07 will represent a watershed moment in the history of the console hockey.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 8:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Guild Wars Nightfall players must fight to hold back the night as a mad ruler attempts to free an outcast god and bring darkness to the continent of Elona. But players won't fight alone. Guild Wars Nightfall introduces new customizable Heroes who level up, follow player instructions in combat, and use skills and equipment of the player's choosing.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 6:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 2142 coming to EA Downloader Battlefield 2142 will be available to pre-order on EA Downloader in September with a unique incentive, a 24-hour exclusive pass to play the demo before its public release. You could be one of the first to get into the demo of the most-anticipated game of 2006. Avoid the queues and don't wait for the mail - get it on Downloader and get it delivered direct to your desktop.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 6:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For more than 80 years, the "Clown Princes" of the hardwood, have thrilled and delighted worldwide audiences; more than 123,000,000 spectators in 118 countries have witnessed basketball, Harlem Globetrotters style. Now, the Globetrotters, the world's greatest showmen, take their high-flying athleticism, and audacious antics off the road, and right into your home!
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 4:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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revealed last week, It's time to relive the 80s with Activision Hits Remixed for the PSP! With more than 40 classic Atari 2600 games, WiFi multi-player functionality and the ability to play anywhere, you'll soon be saying tubular and bitchin' again!
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 3:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft today announced the release of a free update to Auto Assault in both North America and Europe. Both current and new players stand to benefit with many new missions, cooler loot, enhanced tournament play and system-level changes designed to make post apocalyptic destruction even more fun.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Justice League Heroes is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Comport Interactive announces Cinema Empire, its latest commercial sim products. Start small, work your way up and end up as the owner of the country’s largest chain of movie theatres.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SyNET Entertainment today announced that the world's first full 3D online massively multiplayer golf role playing game for PC, Shot-Online, has gone gold and will ship to retail stores nationwide on September 12, 2006.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from PlayTen's Games Convention 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 12:36 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 Aug. 30, 2006 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Reefs is a stunningly beautiful mystery adventure which takes place on an island off of England’s coast, set in the tumultuous 18th century. Immerse yourself into a murder investigation following the discovery of an old relic more evil than the corrupt island ruler himself.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2006 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft today released the public beta of XNA Game Studio Express, the technology designed to open up game development to new audiences, including hobbyists, students and independent developers, in the hopes of injecting a shot of creativity into the electronic entertainment industry.