by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 10:58 a.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:
- Field Commander (PSP)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details...
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pendulo Studios is working on a followup 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.
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, Agent 47 senses that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing. This demo features the first level, Death of a Showman, giving you a quick tutorial and then you must track down your target in a theme park turned drug lab.
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 8:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already revealed
a few months ago, SEGA Europe today announced that it has partnered with Tenchu: Fatal Shadows developers FromSoftware and K2 studios to bring its PSP exclusive Tenchu: Time of the Assassins to Europe.
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtual RC Racing is the worlds most advanced and realistic r/c car simulation and on-line r/c racing community. Unlike the previous full install, which required registration, this is a standalone demo, containing the RC Speedway and VRC Drifter Park, but is not compatible with the full version of the game, and online options are disabled.
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Ship is a first person maritime gaming experience set aboard a fleet of 1930s steam liners. Originally a Half Life Mod, The Ship is now being crafted as a full single and multiplayer game in its own right by Edinburgh-based Outerlight.
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from On Games' E3 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the UK, Tomb Raider Legend is the fastest-selling computer game of 2006 so far, and the fastest selling Tomb Raider game in the entire series. Since its early April release SCi has sold over 2.6 million units of Tomb Raider Legend on all formats, bringing the franchise total to more than 30 million, exceeding internal expectations. Later this year, Eidos will also release TRL on PSP, GBA, NDS and Gamecube.
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 4:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Killzone is making its handheld debut with Killzone: Liberation, an all new, action-packed installment in the Killzone series has been developed especially for PSP and will feature a new intelligent third-person camera system – ideally suited for handheld gaming.
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Glory of the Roman Empire is an empire-building simulation set during the height of the glorious Roman Empire. In the game, the player assumes the roles of city planner, governor and military leader.
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 4:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft has signed a license deal with Touchstone Television for ABC's hit drama Lost and turn it into a new game franchise, tentatively scheduled for 2007. Ubisoft is currently in negotiations with TV series writers to work on story adaptation, and will recruit the neccesary to contribute their likenesses and voice talents.
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is an MMORPG with a vast, seamless, immersive virtual world filled with elements of familiar High Fantasy, including traditional themes and more, all depicted using cutting-edge graphics technology. Sigil’s expertise and experience in the field will bring groundbreaking static and dynamic content to the genre.
by Eric on May 22, 2006 @ 1:52 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 22, 2006 @ 1:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo Europe announced today that the NDS Lite will launch in Europe on 23rd June 2006 and will be available in two colours; a sleek black edition and a cool, stylish white edition, and will retail for 99.99 pounds.
by Hank on May 22, 2006 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mercury Meltdown features a new vibrant visual style, double the number of stages, a free-look camera, new ways to control your mercury blob, 2 player support, many new modes for ultimate party-puzzle action, as well as game sharing capabilities, customization skins and downloadable content.
by Rainier on May 22, 2006 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burn is a first Person Shooter, in development at Polish Destan Entertainment, whch allows the player to fight with others in multi player mode, as well as a singleplayer experience against AI bots.
by Agustin on May 22, 2006 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires adds an Empires mode where you have to sign political alliances in order to conquer the Three Kingdoms. Contrary to DW4 Empires the new title not only has you deploy your generals but also command then once on the battlefield, and also adds a coop mode.
by Rainier on May 21, 2006 @ 4:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ensemble lets us know that Age of Empires III v1.07 is in final testing and will be available in a matter of days. Included in the patch will be a new random map called the Unknown, which longtime Age fans will remember as a custom random map that was released for the Age of Kings expansion pack many years ago. This one random map generates a wide variety of map types for you to play on, so you never quite know what you're going to get.
by Rainier on May 21, 2006 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After two years of development Climax's Warhammer Online was cancelled after which Games Workshop granted its license to Mythic Entertainment. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMO game for PC and console set in the fantasy world of Warhammer.
by Rainier on May 21, 2006 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from 1C Company's E3 2006 lineup:
by Inexhist on May 21, 2006 @ 2:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the events of Universal Pictures' upcoming film, The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, this game will immerse players in the underground world of drift racing. Set in a world related to, yet separate from, the movie, the game features a ground breaking drift mechanic that makes drifting accessible to both beginning and veteran racing game drivers.
by Rainier on May 21, 2006 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Akella's E3 2006 lineup:
- Swashbucklers: Blue vs. Grey - Features, Screens & Trailer
- PT-Boats: Knights Of The Sea - Screens & Trailer
- Rage Rider (PSP) - Features, Screens & Trailer
- Dead Mountaineer's Hotel - Features, Screens & Trailer
- Disciples III: Renaissance - Features, Screens & Trailer
- Empire Above All - Features, Screens & Trailer
- Evil Days of Luckless John - Features & Screens
- Hard to be a God - Screens & Trailer
- Heavy Duty - Screens & Trailer
- Inhabited Island: Battlefield - Features, Screens & Trailer
- Inhabited Island: Prisoner of Power - Features, Screens & Trailer
- Showdown: Scorpion - Features, Screens & Trailer
- Tarr Chronicles - Features, Screens & Trailer
- Tanita: Plasticine Dream - Features, Screens & Trailer
- Numen - Screens
- Age of Pirates: Captain Blood (X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer
by Thomas Wilde on May 21, 2006 @ 12:39 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 Keith Durocher on May 21, 2006 @ 12:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Numerous different game types as well as five levels of difficulty promise a high degree of long-term motivation for both beginners and pros. With a new engine, improved graphics and an extended list of features, GT Legends will provide high authenticity, a detailed presentation and thrilling entertainment behind the steering wheel of an untamed racing beast.
by Rainier on May 20, 2006 @ 7:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Ubisoft's E3 2006 lineup: