by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The National Institute on Media and the Family and Iowa State University will be hosting a national summit to address concerns regarding video game ratings and children's access to violent and sexually explicit games.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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War Front: Turning Point explores an alternate World War II, one in which Hitler is assassinated in the early days, and you will take command of experimental weapons, prototype vehicles and units rarely seen in strategy games in an attempt to alter or secure the historical outcome of World War II.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 2:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PEA: Dunes of War sends your crew deep into the desert, during the shattering battles of the African campaign, it’s about victory for both sides and your first duty is to ensure the survival of your comrades with victory as the ultimate goal. Jowood has updated its
product page reflecting a change in launch date, now scheduled for Q4 2006 (
Thanks Blues).
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 4:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Half-Life 2: Episode 2 - Gameplay Trailer #3
- Medieval II: Total War - TrailerPack #2
- Company of Heroes - Tailer #11
- Hyperball Racing - Trailer
- Real World Golf 2007 [PS2/PC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the news of the European PS3 launch delay, certain competitors might be eager to seize on the opportunity to push extra units over the holidays. Nintendo was rather subdued in its comments, while Microsoft was a bit more forthcoming, while industry analysts say the delay won't affect things too much, except for European stores who might be in a jam, and predict Nintendo might have the most to gain. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tripwire Interactive announced today that the next Red Orchestra update is due in mid-September and will include a new weapon, authentic Russian voiceovers, updated animations, new icons and of course a bunch of bug fixes. The update will be made through Steam and should automatically apply when you login.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 07 delivers authenticity with licenses for all the world’s top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division, and 26 others from over 20 nations. This year, you have the power to shape your club’s destiny in the Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 1:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For Liberty! is a turn based computer strategy game for the PC, covering two wars of independence - the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the Rakoczi War of Independence in Europe 1703-1711. This v1.60 patch fixes all known and reported game issues as well as adding a ton of new game features, gameplay additions and improvements to the A.I.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 1:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ridge Racer 7 will be produced by Hideo Teramoto, music by Hiroshi Okubo under direction of Masaya Kobayashi. Not many details are available yet, but it is said that RR 7 will support online multiplayer for up to 14 players.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced that its Soldiers: Heroes of World War II addon Silent Heroes,
previously known as Saboteurs, has gone gold. In the expansion you take control of a special operations force during World War II.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg adds tons of new features including many player submitted suggestions. The v1.04 patch corrects a game crashing bug caused by the previous patch, as well as a dozen tweaks, improvements and gameplay enhancements.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A message in the
community chat forum reveals that a BFME v1.05 patch has been submitted for final testing and is expected in the next 2 weeks. The new patch adds massive balance changes, and EA has revealed partial details on fixes for the, so far, underwhelming Mordor side. Read more for partial fix list ...
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 9:56 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:
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Milestone, the creators of the Superbike series, are back and bringing Super-Bikes: Riding Challenge with them, the most realistic and in depth riding simulation.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Samurai Warriors 2 is a beat-'em-up features 20 characters to select from, each offering different ways of fighting, no load times when the action changes from interior to exterior battles, and new combo configurations and better special attacks. Check the
freshly launched website, or read more for new screens ...
by Alicia on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy takes the fun and endless customization of LEGO and combines it with the epic story, characters and action from the original Star Wars movies that revolutionized pop culture forever.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Due to a delay in the mass production schedule of the blue laser diode, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced that it would postpone the PS3 launch in Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa and Australasia from its original 17th November 2006 date, to March 2007. Launch dates for Japan and North America will remain the same, which are November 11th and November 17th respectively.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway today announced the development of The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy for the Nintendo Wii. Gamers can play as one of 15 characters from one of Cartoon Network's top-rated shows in the adventure/fighting game,
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When local children are kidnapped from his island, it is up to our hero, with the help of Baby Mario, Baby Peach and the cute Baby Donkey Kong, to come to the rescue. But whilst on his quest, Yoshi must also protect the three babies from the island’s villains by swallowing enemies or shooting eggs.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 6:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While leaked earlier through Microsoft Canada's website, it has now been confirmed. Vista Ultimate will set you back $399, while Vista Business will cost $299; Windows Vista Home Premium, $239; and Windows Vista Home Basic, $199. If you currently have Win XP, then you can get an upgrade to Ultimate for $259; Vista Business, $199; Vista Home Premium, $159; and Vista Home Basic for $99. Microsoft recently issued RC1, a near-final test version of the operating system, and will soon be expanding its Vista customer preview program allowing customers to obtain early code for testing.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the SEAL commander, the player will be supported by AI teammate executing traditional SOCOM team-based tactical, stealth and action gameplay. Multiple players will once again be able to form clans and take on their friends for team-based high-action gameplay.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 4:44 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 Sept. 6, 2006 @ 4:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced it has signed Anthony Head, known as Rupert Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as lead voiceover in Destroy All Humans! 2.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fight an all-out war for survival in the year 2142. In Battlefield 2142, players choose to fight for one of two military superpowers - the European Union or the newly formed Pan Asian Coalition -in an epic battle for survival. After
yesterday's batch, here are some more ...
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FUN Technologies will host the inaugural casual games competition WorldWide Web Games (W3Games) Saturday Sept. 9. Set to air on the Game Show Network December 2, the W3Games will bring casual game players from across the world to Hollywood for a chance to turn hours of game play into one huge $1 million paycheck.
