by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking place three years after the original PS1 title, gamers follow Vincent Valentine's journey as he uncovers shocking truths never revealed in Midgar. Vincent is connected to recent attacks, and he may be the only one who can save this shattered world. When the world is engulfed in darkness, his gun will toll a dreadful dirge.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco today announced that consumer sell-through of JAWS Unleashed has exceeded 100,000 units in North America since its release on May 23rd, 2006 for the PS2, Xbox, and PC.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world.
by Hugh McHarg on June 16, 2006 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In The Darkness, based on the popular comic book franchise, you play a fearless Mafia hitman who is suddenly possessed by the powers of The Darkness, which you must learn to control in order to overthrow the vicious mob boss and fulfill your destiny.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised Cyanide has released a demo for its upcoming cycling title Pro Cycling Manager 2006. This single-player demo features a mountain stage of the Tour de France in which, controlling the T-mobile team, your objective is to take back Ivan Basso's yellow jersey. Beware, demo uses Starforce!
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent will completely revolutionize and reinvent the spy action genre by introducing an unprecedented double agent concept and an entirely new breed of game play that adds an exciting new dimension to the gaming experience.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 4:53 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 16, 2006 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos confirms today that they are developing a special ‘10th Anniversary Edition’ of Tomb Raider. Previously in the works at Core Designs, now part of Rebellion, it has now been taken over by Crystal Dynamics.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 4:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Okami depicts a stark world devoid of color that the player must return to its natural state. In Okami, color represents the life blood of the land and sucking this life are supernatural monsters that inhabit the surrounding areas.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. This second bonus pack includes more source material for the game's 3D buildings.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ultimate Ghosts 'n' Goblins sees the triumphant return of valiant knight, Sir Arthur, as he must save the princess from the clutches of evil. Specifically recreated from the ground up, witness the evolution of the series with the inclusion of exciting upgrades and new gameplay features, all the while retaining the legendary qualities reminiscent to the property.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The largest promotion in the 5-year history of the PvP-based MMOG, WWII Online, is set to begin June 22nd to celebrate the game's evolution. The “Welcome Back Soldier” promotion will activate accounts of approximately 300,000 players for 14 days between June 22nd and July 6th.
by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by 4 student as a school project, Penumbra is a horror adventure game featuring state of the art graphics and makes heavy use of physics. Penumbra was created as a technology development project, with the aim to explore new uses of physics in games.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 9:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As announced a while ago, Take 2 will be releasing a demo for 3DRealms/Human Head's upcoming sci-fi FPS, Prey. The single/multiplayer demo will feature approximately one hour of gameplay time, as well as two multiplayer maps and countless hours of gravityless action. Get ready for some wallflipping fun next week Wednesday, June 21 at 21:00 PDT (6am Euro time) and we will have it available for download on
our fileserver network.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 9:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirates of the Burning Sea is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. You play a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, as you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 9:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Add excitement to your Sims' family with this all-new collection of furniture, clothing, and décor. This v1.4.0.142 patch addresses a slew of issues with the downloadable Family Fun pack.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 9:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sims 2: Open for Business will revolve around setting up businesses and making money. You will need to strategically place employees, or fire useless workers, in order to keep your customers happy. EA has released a new patch fixing various problems with the addon.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by former Street Fighter II producer Noritaka Funamizu’s new studio, Crafts & Meister, Super DBZ promises fans and gamers incredible on-screen damage and an abundance of intense combos.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xbox today named the team that will represent the United States later this month at the finals of the Xbox Cup in Berlin. The three lucky winners will fly out to Germany to compete against 31 other teams from across the globe on EA’s 2006 FIFA World Cup on the Xbox 360 console, in a bid to be crowned world champions.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates announced at a press conference earlier today that he is stepping down as chief software architect, while chief technical officer Ray Ozzie will assume responsibilities. Chief technical officer Craig Mundie steps up to the plate as chief research and strategy officer, taking over Gates' research and incubation duties. To round it off, Gates also revealed that he will gradually let go of his daily responsibilities over the next two years, but will remain full-time until the formal transition takes place in June 2008.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 1:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get that magic touch. There are plenty of basketball games out there, but none with the hands-on control of Mario Hoops 3-on-3. Players use the touch screen to get their game on as they execute tricky dribbles, special passes and sweet shots – all with strokes and taps of the stylus.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a
community Q&A on the Bungie website, project lead Jo Clowes reveals a few more scant details on the upcoming Halo 2 Windows Vista edition. Confirming there will be no cross platform multiplayer gaming between PC and Xbox, Jo did reveal you could send invites and msg's to Xbox users, part of the Live Anywhere service, as well as the fact that multiplayer sessions will be capped at 16 users. Mod tools, dedicated server files and more customization options, so you can tweak mp sessions to your liking, will be part of the PC exclusive package.
by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nobilis announced Atlantis V, a new point and click adventure situated in the 1930s. You are Howard Brooks, a young aeronautic engineer who awakes on the Hindenburg zeppelin, investigating a strange vessel, one which will take you to the four corners of the earth, interacting with over 30 NPCs, and solving nearly a dozen puzzles.