by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 6:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infinium Labs today provided an operations update stating that it is still working on the Phantom Game Service and is currently licensing technology to well-established manufacturers of PCs and digital home entertainment, although no mention of the actual console is made. The Phantom Lapboard, currently in a prototype state, is scheduled for October.
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 5:57 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. Monte Cristo has released a patch to address launch issues under Windows Millennium, this patch does not fix anything else and is for WinMe users only.
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 5:37 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 May 31, 2006 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the PS2 game Genji, and set three years after the last chapter of Genkuro Yoshitsune’s life, Genji 2 (working title) continues to expand on the historical accounts of feudal Japan. By doing so, Genji 2 unveils beautiful next generation visuals and sword slashing gameplay.
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lionhead re-launched
The Movies Online site with a brand new design, a host of new features and new pages devoted to the upcoming The Movies: Stunts & Effects expansion. If you haven't done so yet, check out our
The Movies: S&E preview ...
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking place three years after the original PSOne game console 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 Nicolus Baslock on May 31, 2006 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ultimate Baseball Online 2006 lets sports fans and gamers play a virtual version of baseball in a real-time environment on any PC with a broadband connection. UBO players can compete in tournaments to win cash and other valuable prizes.
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While the official launch date was set for June 11, 2006, it seems various retail stores (Target, Sears) across North America have already started selling the Nintendo DS Lite. A moderator at
CheapAssGamer bought his yesterday, which spurred various other people to run to
their stores, to find out they were indeed available.
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While details on Gran Turismo HD are still slim, Polyphony Digital's newest GT iteration will be coming to the PS3 in full HD glory, including the ability to drive two-wheeled vehicles.
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 1:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFO: Afterlight is a mixture of squad based tactical action and global strategy with the gamer controlling the actions of elite ground troops, and the running and construction of an intricate network of interlinking bases while collecting resources.
by Geson Hatchett on May 31, 2006 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fight Night Round 3 brings the most intense boxing experience to gamers. Film-quality graphics showcase devastating punch impacts unparalleled in any game or film. On the way to becoming boxing's greatest legend, train to fight like the best including Muhammad Ali or create a boxing style unique only to your boxer.
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take command in this dynamic turn-based game and test strategies that long-past generals and world leaders could only dream of: make it happen in Gary Grigsby’s World at War. This update adresses a few small isssues that came up after the previous v1.2 patch.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 4:07 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 May 30, 2006 @ 3:04 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 May 30, 2006 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowing campaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout. Through a seamless narrative, CoD3 delivers the rush of unrelenting battle and breathtaking action of the Allied offensive that changed the fate of the world.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a
podcast interview with Larry "Major Nelson" Hyrb, Group Marketing Manager of Xbox Live Aaron Greenberg revealed that the Xbox Live Vision camera is scheduled for September 19. The USB 2.0 webcam is X360 and PC compatible, requires no drivers, but will be the only pheripheral suited as camera, no 3rd party ones are allowed. World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions, and Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas, amongst several Xbox Live Arcade titles, will use the cam to model players' heads, to add depth to the images it will use both portrait and profile angles.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotorStorm delivers brutal off-road racing, plunging players into a stunningly realistic - but frenzied and chaotic - environment awash with grit, mud and petrol, in a game that leaves the standard rules of racing in the dust.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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S2 Games celebrates the
Savage 2: A Tortured Soul website re-launch with a 3-day trivia contest, starting on June 5, 2006. A series of shorts question will have visitors search the website for answers and participants will vie for Savage 2 beta access, free copies of the game, and the grand prize, a VoodooPC HEXX Extreme Gamer PC featuring SLI technology.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo 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.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You reprise the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday is a stand-alone expansion pack which includes the original and boasts a WW III scenario, a complete scenario editor, as well as an extended timeline. This v1.2 patch adds AI tweaks, bugfixes, gameplay balancing and various scenario adjustments.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Soccer Life II is a management game with a difference. Set in the turbulent and exciting world of European football, it allows players to experience the ups and downs of life as both a successful team manager and a superstar footballer all at once.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SteelSeries announced today a new partnership with BullGuard, specialists in user-friendly PC & Mobile security solutions. The two brands are together creating the world’s first dedicated security solution for online gamers.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pendulo Studios is working on a follow-up to last year's hit title Runaway: A Road Adventure, an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style.