by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Resistance: Fall of Man, the U.S. and Britain band together in a last-ditch effort to save Europe and Asia from a horrific scourge. Humanity’s hope for survival is slim, and the tide of the battle rests on the shoulders of U.S. Army Ranger, Sgt. Nathan Hale.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 3:21 a.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. Not only is Eidos releasing the X360 demo on Thursday, but it has also been confirmed a 550mb PC demo is scheduled to be released at 9am PST (6PM Euro time), and will include one singleplayer mission set on an island specifically created for the demo.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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RedOctane can today confirm news which will have the whole of Europe banging their heads with joy: Guitar Hero II, the acclaimed follow-up to Guitar Hero, will be available in Europe in November 2006, shortly after its American release date.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 3:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pac-Man World Rally is an original kart racing game that puts players behind the wheel as Pac-Man or one of 14 other classic Namco characters racing for the checkered flag while using unique power-ups and items to prevent their opponents from claiming victory.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brigade E5: New Jagged Union is a tactical turn-based game. The scene of action is a small country called Palinero somewhere in the tropics. Recently a coup d'etat has happened in the country and civil war is about to break out. This small patch addresses a tutorial issue...
by Alicia on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 2:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An evolution in open world gaming, Saints Row provides an unprecedented amount of freedom to experience the game as the player sees fit. The game, based in the fictional urban surroundings of Still Water, is action adventure with its core as a third-person shooter.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pull off moves only the pros perform as you replicate the styles of your favorite NBA players. Elevate to the rim for an electrifying dunk and bring the crowd to its feet, or look to your superstars to shift momentum with the game on the line.
by Andrew Hayward on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Miami Vice The Game is a third-person action shooter set in present-day Miami. You will go deep undercover as narcotic officers Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs in the rich, glamorous and decadent world of Miami Vice, a place where badges don't count.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kudos is a turn based game 'life sim' game based on social relationships, like the Sims, but not set in a 3D world. Positech has given the game a major graphical overhaul, added a journalist career, and the usual bug and crash fixes and balance adjustments.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 1:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft today announced that it will launch Xbox 360, the next-generation video games and entertainment system, in South Africa at midnight on Friday, 29 September 2006.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2006 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shortly after CEO Christoph Syring resigned from CDV, the German develioper/publisher has sold off several of its upcoming key titles. Licenses to three of its top titles, War Front: Turning Point, Panzer Tactics and Jack Keane have been bought up by newcomer GDD Games Development, for a undisclosed amount of money. What this means in terms of release dates or delays is not known. CDV North America could not be reached before press time.
UPDATE: GDD just announced it has sold the rights to 10tacle (thanks GameCaptain).
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 5:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Joint Task Force is a story of modern war where players match superior tactics and military technology against dangerous unconventional forces around the globe.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 5:26 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:
- Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars - Trailer #2
- Armored Core 4 [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
- LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy [X360] - Trailer #2
- Timeshift [X360/PC] - Trailer (3)
- Xpand Rally Xtreme - Trailer #2
- Test Drive Unlimited [X360] - Trailer (2)
- EverQuest II: Echoes of Faydwer - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 2:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The only Final Fantasy never localized will finally reach North American shores on Nov. 14, 2006. Using the features of the NDS to their fullest, Final Fantasy III features graphics that have been reworked and remodeled in 3D, while maintaining the mythical Final Fantasy look and feel.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GUN Showdown puts players in the role of Colton White, a vengeful gunslinger making his way through the untamed West of the late-1800s where the lines between good and evil are blurred and greed, lust and brutality were a way of life.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 12:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nitro Stunt Racing offers instant fun and fierce competition on amazing tracks. Following the standard motor racing rules, this game is a spicy mix of attractive elements such as pipes, loops and huge jumps on various surfaces.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 12:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision is delivering big-time fun to the palm of gamers’ hands this fall with a diverse line-up of titles for the PSP, NDS and GBA platforms, such as GUN Showdown, Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts!, Spider-Man: Battle for New York, and console gaming in Activision Hits Remixed.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 12:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Steel is an action-packed first-person experience with an engaging storyline unfolding as you learn that your fiancĂ©e has been kidnapped and her father – a Japanese mafia kingpin – murdered by a rival gang. The only way to save your loved one and defend your honor is to journey from L.A. to Japan and confront the Tokyo underworld.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take centre stage and wow the crowd with your performance as SingStar arrives on PS3. Packed with new features, for the first time ever SingStar lets you personalise your playlists by downloading the songs of your choice – so you can sing along to what you want, when you want it.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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El Matador is a third person action game with stealth elements set in the environment of the Central and South America. Cenega has released two separate demos, each includes the same tutorial but both feature a different mission. Be aware that if you install either demo, you can not install the other concurrently, you need to uninstall the initial demo first.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 9:32 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: Days of The Blade continues to expand on the historical accounts of feudal Japan. By doing so, Genji: Days of The Blade unveils beautiful next generation visuals and sword slashing gameplay.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gitaroo Man Lives! on the PSP will see the long awaited and highly anticipated return of one of the PS2’s most popular rhythm action games. This time players will get the opportunity to jam with the man and save the universe all over again...
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced that the company is entering the Leipzig Games Convention with its most robust line-up to date, featuring internally developed next-generation console and PC titles, mass-market licensed products and all new content for handheld gaming systems.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disgaea 2 incorporates some of the same features it did in the original to retain its “Do anything & try everything” heritage while making radical innovations that include suggestions from game fans.