by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While initially Stardock planned to release a mini-add-on with around two new hulls per ship style, along with a ton of jewelry (10 hulls total, plus countless other parts),
a poll revealed that people were more interested in paying for a full-price add-on with a lot more content. The
GalCiv 2 expansion will have its own features, story, plot, etc., mapped out. Two current civilizations are getting wiped out, while a total of three new ones will be introduced, and the overall tone of the campaign will be dark. Very dark.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 5:32 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 May 30, 2006 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starting in June, Nintendo will begin branding its more casual Nintendo DS titles under the new Touch Generations label, including titles that anyone can pick up and play, even with little or no experience with video games.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aggression: Europe 1914 brings the player the chance of re-writing the darkest history of the old continent. Between the years 1914 and 1950, every woman and man became slayers and victims in the most horrible war that humankind has ever suffered, and now, there is a chance to make things different.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom has released a patch for the original The Longest Journey adventure game, released in 1999, bringing your 2 CD retail version to v1.57, and fixes a crash at the altar in chapter 7.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bungie has released some
technical information about the upcoming Halo 2 port for PC. While it will require Windows Vista, it will not be needed for player to have a DirectX 10 compatible gfx card, as Halo 2 will work on DX9 boards as well. PC and Xbox gamers will not be able to play against each other, as Bungie thinks the two-year time frame between launches would be too big and not level the playing field. It will also pose a technical problem, as the PC version will have exclusive maps, and a map editor allowing the mod community to make their own material.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 3:29 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 May 30, 2006 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darkworks, known for Ubisoft's Cold Fear and Atari's Alone In The Dark The New Nightmare, announced today it is actively increasing its research & development capacity, and is currently working on a new original title for PC and next-generation platforms.
by Alicia on May 30, 2006 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 1:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion. While Crytek's Cevat Yerli recently confirmed Crysis would be PC only,
this job listing indicates that the German developer is actively looking for PS3 programmers. Whether this means Crysis is in the works for next-gen consoles, or is an indication of an all-new project is not certain at this point.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde, creating cinematic, high-definition visuals so intense and powerful, it feels like the gamers are controlling a blockbuster action movie.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Birth of America you control one of the major contenders in French & Indian Wars, and the War of the American Independence, trying to achieve military and political victory. This v1.07 patch addresses bug fixes, interface changes, scenario and gameplay tweaks.
by Reldan on May 30, 2006 @ 12:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tekken: Dark Resurrection takes all the top elements from the latest arcade version and introduces a host of new features to deliver great mobile gaming. You'll need to fight harder than ever before to rise through the ranks and beat down all opposition.
by Keith Durocher on May 30, 2006 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gene Troopers puts the player in the heart of a unique, vibrant and living science fiction universe, which is entangled in the greatest conflict ever witnessed. A terrifying elite battle force named Gene Troopers (GT) sets out to mercilessly fulfill its task: to find, gather and secure life forms.
by Rainier on May 29, 2006 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Not heard from since E3 2005,
Take Two Germany has confirmed that Frog City Software's controversial drug-running action game Snow has been cancelled. In Snow, you play a street thug working your way up the drug smuggling chain to become a kingpin, taking out enemies left and right as you make your way across the border with your "goods." We hope to get confirmation from Take Two North America after the holiday weekend.
by Rainier on May 29, 2006 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While not yet officially announced for North America, Genki is working on a new installment in the long running Tokyo Xtreme Racer franchise, scheduled for July 2007 in Japan, under the Shutokou Battle X name. The first next gen title in the series will feature extensive car-customization capabilities, 2 player head to head racing and, true to the nature of the game, plenty of drifting.
by Rainier on May 29, 2006 @ 12:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom and Conan Inc. has extended the agreement, and an option to prolong the agreement with five additional years, in which Funcom has the exclusive rights to develop any and all MMO games based on the Conan license for PC, present and future gaming consoles, portable devices and mobile systems until 2018.
by Rainier on May 29, 2006 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Guild 2 will be a combination of unique sweeping role-play and a fascinating life-simulation, conjuring the medieval life anew on your PC. As in the successful predecessor Europa 1400: The Guild and the subsequent expansion pack, the newest development by 4HeadStudios awakes the 14th century to a new life.
by RumDragon on May 29, 2006 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sims 2: Open for Business will revolve around setting up businesses and making money. Construction company, restaurant, nightclub, or simply decide to work from home, it will all be possible. You will need to strategically place employees, or fire useless workers, in order to keep your customers happy.
by Thomas Wilde on May 29, 2006 @ 12:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Silent Hill makes its handheld debut with a brand new adventure that reveals many of the series' most hallowed secrets. Assuming the role of a lone truck driver trapped in Silent Hill while making a routine delivery, players must escape the city's horrific inhabitants and confront the strange hallucinations that have haunted him since childhood.
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 10:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Supersonic Group today announced that it intends to expand its operation, moving into the US market by agreeing to a seven-title co-publishing deal with Cenega, starting with the first-person adventure Gooka: The Mystery of Janatris, followed by Another War, both scheduled for Q4 2006.
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 10:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Back in October of last year it was revealed that Peter Jackson signed on as executive producer for Halo: The Movie, and the project was tentatively scheduled for summer 2007. That date now seems to be premature as
IMDb has updated its movie listing reflecting Master Chief's silver screen debut has been postponed until 2008. While a simultaneous launch of both the movie and Halo 3 would be beneficial for both parties, Bungie always claimed the two are not connected in terms of release date, so this does not automatically mean that Halo 3 is delayed as well.
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Tale in the Desert III continues the social building MMO set in ancient Egypt, where players work together to build a society. After a successful and fast-paced Beta, A Tale in the Desert III officially launches.
by Rainier on May 28, 2006 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wings Over Europe: Cold War Gone Hot is an air-combat game that delivers the excitement of a visceral, seat-of-your-pants dogfight experience -- flying in some of the most legenday jet fighters in history!
