by Rainier on June 5, 2006 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nobilis and Strategy First announced the signing of the turn base strategy game Great Invasions, a clever mix of strategy and action, plunging you back into Europe of the Dark Ages, a time in history where hundreds of nations and barbarian tribes rush to assault the civilized world.
by Rainier on June 5, 2006 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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No Brakes: X Racing is an arcade racing game in the works at indie developer Exotypos. The game includes all classes of cars from old RWD to modern sportcars, physics, and various graphical features.
by Rainier on June 5, 2006 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Farlan Entertainment today announced that its 40,000 square kilometers MMO Dark and Light is now completely open to players who registered for the limited Pioneer program. Griffoon players will be admitted on June 3, with all other players admitted on June 5.
Operation Flashpoint creators Bohemia Interactive Studio will reacquaint gamers with the ultimate in realistic, combat gaming. Armed Assault features a new engine with a fresh modern setting. Freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation.
by David Wanaselja on June 5, 2006 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA Casino deals out plenty of gambling action for gamers on-the-go with a casino experience that features five games, and six unlockable games.
by Keith Durocher on June 5, 2006 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In SpellForce II you take over both roles, Commander of your troops and also a front fighting hero, solving quests and overcoming obstacles as in classical RPGs, but also leading armies as in an RTS. Your character is supported by up to 5 heroes who can be summoned at special monuments - these will become available in stronger versions as you progress and reveal more of the epic storyline.
by Rainier on June 4, 2006 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Titan Quest is an action role-playing game set in the ancient mythical worlds of Greece and Egypt. With an arsenal of more than a thousand pieces of unique and legendary equipment, players will have to overcome terrifying monsters and mythical beasts in their quest to save humankind from the Titans.
by Nicolus Baslock on June 4, 2006 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the pro tour in venues that are alive and dynamic with environmental elements that react to your play. Characters are even more stunning with the addition of HD technology and the inclusion of the top players in the world.
by Rainier on June 4, 2006 @ 1:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Some of the top Battlefield 2-ranked server hosts are fed up with EA's continued inability to fix the online shooter. The latest v1.3 patch seems to be more unstable than any of the previous versions, causing repeated server crashes, while documented exploits and bugs remain. Now several Battlefield 2 clans are getting fed up, some have quit, and others threaten to take down their servers. An
open letter to EA/DiCE has been posted, urging for immediate action, or else ...
by Alicia on June 4, 2006 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Delivering on the franchise's compelling story, unrivaled authenticity and intense squad-based action, Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway drops you into Operation Market-Garden, the largest airborne operation of World War II.
by David Wanaselja on June 4, 2006 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Splat Magazine Renegade Paintball, developed by Cat Daddy Games, brings all of the intense action of paintball into your living room, challenging players with over 25 white-knuckle single player Tournament and Fieldball matches.
by Rainier on June 3, 2006 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shockwave Productions announced that its latest offering, Wings of Power II: WWII Fighters Special Edition has gone Gold. Shockwave's newest boxed set includes 5 new aircraft and is compatible with both MFS 2004 and MFSX.
by Rainier on June 3, 2006 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg adds tons of new features including many player submitted suggestions. The v1.01 Patch includes nearly 100 different enhancements, improvements, tweaks, user based suggestions and bug fixes.
by Rainier on June 3, 2006 @ 1:26 a.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 David Wanaselja on June 3, 2006 @ 1:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crown of Glory puts players in direct control of a European nation in the time of the Napoleonic Wars. Simulating one of the bloodiest periods in history Crown of Glory focuses on the driving forces behind war as well as combat itself. Diplomacy, economics, strategy and combat must be balanced in order to become a successful ruler.
by Alicia on June 3, 2006 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent will completely revolutionize and reinvent the spy action genre by introducing an unprecedented double agent concept and an entirely new breed of game play that adds an exciting new dimension to the gaming experience.
by Geson Hatchett on June 3, 2006 @ 12:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Code-named "Elite Beat Agents," these men in black are heroes' heroes and the coolest group of guys this world has ever known. Their leader scans the world for cries of help, dispatches the agents, who assist their targets by performing a song and dance. The hypnotic nature of their rocking revives the targets with "Groovy" energy that boosts their willpower and helps them overcome their obstacles.
by Rainier on June 2, 2006 @ 11:58 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:
- Mercenaries 2 [PS3/X360] - Trailer
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories [PS2] - Trailer
- Resistance: Fall of Man [PS3] - Trailer
- Scarface: The World Is Yours [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer #3
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusader - Trailer #2
- NFL Head Coach [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer
- Sensible Soccer 2006 [ALL] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 2, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.
by Rainier on June 2, 2006 @ 5:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin.
1UP received word from Bethesda that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the final v1.1 patch will be released next week. Read more if you want to check the current beta patch ...
by Rainier on June 2, 2006 @ 3:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fight an all-out war for survival in the year 2142. EA and Digital Illusions are developing the next installment in the Battlefield franchise, Battlefield 2142, scheduled to ship worldwide this winter for the PC.
by Rainier on June 2, 2006 @ 3:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The all-new Championship Manager 2006 offers a wide range of innovative new features and is the most realistic version to date, offering the player a true taste of football management. This patch adds plenty of new features, various game tweaks, updates the gui, match engine, fixes various bugs and crashes, and plenty more ..
by Rainier on June 2, 2006 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enter the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Voiceover Promotion contest and win the chance to be the voice of Bruce Banner or Jean Grey and be a part of the largest Super Hero alliance ever. To enter, contestants must simply record and submit the lines for the character they are auditioning for, along with a photo, the entry form and the signed legal agreement (and voila, done!).
by Rainier on June 2, 2006 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shadowgrounds is an adrenaline-pumping action game featuring upgradeable weapons, lighting based gameplay and an epic storyline with strong characters. This v1.04 patch fixes some crash/bugs, mission and gfx, adds new features and prepares the game support the Level Editor, which will be available next week.
by Rainier on June 2, 2006 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Death Jr. returns in an all-new adventure in a spooky tree house of terror! Teaming up for even more firepower, DJ and Pandora will take on a variety of possessed enemies as they progress through an adventure that seamlessly blends smooth platforming, intense combat, complex enemy AI and a unique sense of humor.