by Rainier on June 24, 2006 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hannibal: Vengeance of Carthage is a gripping 3rd-person tactical action game where players take the role of Hannibal Barka, commander in chief of the Carthaginian forces against the Roman Republic... it will not be a war of conquest, but a war of vengeance!
by Rainier on June 24, 2006 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Histwar: Les Grognards! is a revolutionary Napoleonic strategic and tactical war game that thrusts you into the thrilling and challenging role of the Commander In Chief of one of the many powerful Napoleonic armies between the years 1805 -1814 including the mighty French, Austrian and Russians.
by Rainier on June 24, 2006 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A bit later than originally anticipated due unexpected issues locking in the dates and location,
QuakeCon 2006 has offiically been announced. First-come, first-served online registration for the BYOC area will kick off at 9 p.m. EST on Wednesday, June 28th, 2006, and the event itself is scheduled for August 3 – 6 in Dallas, TX at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in their Trinity Exhibition Center.
by Rainier on June 24, 2006 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Company of Heroes gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic, and completely destructible, battlefield ever seen in a game.
by Geson Hatchett on June 24, 2006 @ 1:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Currently celebrating its twelfth year as one of the most popular fighting video game franchises in the history of gaming, The King of Fighters 2006 will continue to build on the series' rich history with several new characters, as well as many returning favorites.
by Chad on June 24, 2006 @ 1:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men: The Official Game ties in with the upcoming movie X-Men: The Last Stand and provides the backstory. The new X-Men game, written by screenwriter Zak Penn and comic book writer Chris Claremont, lets you play as either Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Iceman, or Magneto.
by Rainier on June 24, 2006 @ 12:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 5:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The computer and video game industry filed suit today in Oklahoma, requesting the state's new video game law be overturned. Similar laws have been deemed unconstitutional by six federal courts in five years, all rejecting the claims that violent video games incite aggression.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DarkStar One is an open-ended action/adventure title set in a huge universe populated by a variety of unique alien races. Players will take on the role of an intrepid young adventurer, Kayron Jarvis, as he explores space, upgrading and customizing his ship – the DarkStar One.
by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the 23rd century, Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. The sport is called Inertia and it's one that offers a heady mix of speed, combat and real world environments that can be used to make your victory and break your opponents.
by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. This rogue South American island is suspected of stockpiling WMDs and it's your job to negate the threat to world peace.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Monkey Ball Adventure is an all-new, narrative-driven and platform-based style of gameplay, along with brand-new Monkey Ball abilities and a bunch of fresh new characters, adding 50 new and original puzzles to this new and exciting gaming experience.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft acknowledged today that its Austin offices are undergoing an immediate restructuring including the difficult task of reducing members of its workforce, in particular GMs and QA staff.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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OG-Soft's Steel Walker is an action game putting you in the cockpit of a mechwarrior battling against terrorists. The game will feature highly developed opponent AI, damage model, physics engine, 2 players mode and more.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Edge of Reality today announced the development of their own self-funded next-gen project, Cipher Complex. The first completely original title from EoR, is an intense, cinematic military combat game that will deliver a brutal shot of adrenaline straight to the hearts of next-generation gamers.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda Softworks today announced that actor Johnny Depp will lend his voice as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming video game, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The football pre-season kicks off with a bang as EA reveals the 35 songs that will be featured in Madden NFL 07. The bone-crunching action and heart-pounding adrenaline of the grid iron is intensified by the game's one-of-a-kind mix of rock and hip hop.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West America 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.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Born June 23, 1991 on the SEGA Genesis console. In honor of its beloved mascot's 16-bit roots, SEGA will release the game that started it all with Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis exclusively for the GBA this November. The game will feature two new additions to the classic 1991 debut including Sonic's famous Spin-Dash move and a new save ability.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After just 35 days on store shelves, New Super Mario Bros. for NDS has racked up sales in excess of one half million in the United States alone. That's a sell-through rate of more than 20 every minute since the game went on sale May 15.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Steel is an action-packed first-person experience with an engaging storyline unfolding as you learn that your fiancĂ©e has been kidnapped and her father – a Japanese mafia kingpin – murdered by a rival gang. The only way to save your loved one and defend your honor is to journey from L.A. to Japan and confront the Tokyo underworld.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 1:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grey Dog Software has released a demo for its sports management simulation software Wrestling Spirit 2, allowing you to try out the entire game and be permitted to continuously repeat 1 month of career mode, or 25% of a league season.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 1:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gang War is an RTS game which possess both strategic and action elements. At any point in time, you can jump down and take control of your individual gang members. The game then changes from strategy to action where you're free to do anything from stealing vehicles to mugging citizens.
by David Wanaselja on June 23, 2006 @ 12:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hearts of Iron 2 is a dream come true for every armchair general and forces the player to choose sides when democracy, communism and fascism clash in the battles that changed history.