by Rainier on April 13, 2006 @ 4:51 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 demo allows you to try out a tutorial and one mission.
by Rainier on April 13, 2006 @ 4:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Belief & Betrayal is an adventure game putting the players into the role of the journalist Jonathan Danter, who - after the mysterious death of his uncle - gets involved in a dangerous church conspiracy, which has its roots through the centuries in the time when Judas got 30 silver coins for his betrayal of Jesus Christ.
by Rainier on April 13, 2006 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Emergency 4 you can either play the 20 mission campaign or choose to try the randomly generated missions. Emergency 4 will feature realistic physics (walls collapsing, fire spreading), simplified controls, as well as a multiplayer mode. This patch will bring your French/German retail game to v1.05 and addresses a multiplayer issue, a load issue and a few other tweaks.
by Rainier on April 13, 2006 @ 2:22 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. This new timeline includes more than just new leadership. Players 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 April 13, 2006 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After his appearance at the GDC, "new" Battlestar Galactica creator Ronald D. Moore has expressed the willingness to take the franchise into new areas, one being the development of a game, "I've thought about doing something where you start a property across mediums, with Internet participation and role-playing video games," he told the
Hollywood Reporter. The last Battlestar Galactica from Vivendi was a rather mediocre attempt.
by Rainier on April 13, 2006 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Schanz International Consultants Spanish partner studio is debuting this year at E3. The Shadow of Aten is an action/thriller games where you embody a British ex-agent, Allam Scott, investigating the murder of a renowned British archaeologist in Cairo in the year 1936.
by Katarani on April 13, 2006 @ 1:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Suikoden with an all-new role-playing adventure filled with mystery and suspense. In the land of Falena, a prosperous and beautiful country governed by the matriarchy and the benevolent power of the Sun Rune, civil unrest arises and the queen is forced to use the Sun Rune to quell the uprising. But, at what cost?
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 8:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Online retails EBGames and GameStop are early out the gate with what might be a premature announcement for EA's newest edition in their football franchise, as both outlets have new listing for the yet to be announced NCAA Football 07, loaded with new features such as Student Athlete mode and ESPN Radio, on top of the usual Dynasty Mode. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 8:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard has released new update patches for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos as well as The Frozen Throne. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.20d and fixes a crash that could happen in multiplayer games. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. CDV has released an English demo which includes three of the six cultures from the game along with their representative buildings and one map (Rock Lake).
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In keeping with its aggressive stance against cheating in World of Warcraft, Blizzard have since patch 1.10 banned over 5400 accounts and suspended 10700 more for participating in activities that violate the game’s Terms of Use, including using third-party programs to farm gold and items. Such actions can severely impact the economy of a realm and the overall game enjoyment for all players.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scratches is a gripping first-person mystery adventure game that will keep the players glued to their monitors, with its story full of breathtaking twists and surprises, until the final shocking revelation. This patch fixes stability issues found on some systems, mostly P4 with Hyper-Threading technology, but is recommended for everyone.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yakuza (known in Japan as Ryu Ga Gotoku) is a thrilling, PS2 exclusive, action-adventure game created by producer Toshihiro Nagoshi and award-winning novelist Seishu Hase, taking players deep into the world of Japan's infamous underground organization.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve's
SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest update to Earth 2160 (save game issue fixed) and Counter-Strike Source. This update adds HDR to de_dust, resizes crates, adds new GSG9 and Arctic player models, improves lag compensation, and a few other minor tweaks. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It seems Starforce may be losing one of its biggest supporters, as
Ubisoft announced today that Nival's upcoming RPG Heroes of Might & Magic V will not have the controversial, and much disliked, Starforce copy protection, instead Ubisoft opted to use "an alternative protection." If this means the longtime Starforce supporter is shying away from using it in general or just a one time experiment is not disclosed.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It has been a few years since we last heard from The Lost, an action/horror title putting the player against denizens of the underworld. Back in 2003, it was to be published by Crave and developed by Irrational Games, but Crave then decided to go value price only. A few days ago FXLAbs announced a
comic book deal with Archie which uncovered The Lost as one of their projects in development (
thanks Blues).
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take on the role of the bounty hunter John Cooper and experience in a thrilling Western story with surprising turns, how he apprehends the nasty scoundrel Dillon with the help of his friends known from the first part. Atari Germany has released a playable demo, read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 1:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Netamin today announced the latest edition of the world's first MMO baseball game, Ultimate Baseball Online 2006, giving players the opportunity to play sports gamers from other countries in virtual competition.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital & Voice Media Limited (DVM) announced today that it has entered into a heads of agreement with the shareholders in Perception Pty Ltd pursuant to which DVM has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in the capital of Perception. Stargate SG-1 is still listed as one of its "projects," what this actually means is not clear though.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Great Cow Race is the continuation of Bone: Out from Boneville, and will feature more quirky and colorful characters, as well as a deeper story. This demo includes the complete game, but only lets you play part of the game, which you can fully unlock by purchasing an activation key.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Urban Chaos: Riot Response, previously known as Zero Tolerance, is a high velocity, first person shooter where the player confronts real terror in an American city.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft and Gearbox Software announced that Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway is in development for next generation video game platforms, including the PS3 and PC.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 10:30 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, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Eidos confirmed the North American bloodbath will begin May 30, while Europeans will be able to commence May 26, 2006.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cinemaware Marquee announced that it has signed Moscow to Berlin: Red Siege for North American distribution. Moscow to Berlin plunges the player into the most intense battles of the Easter Front.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Announced a few months ago, Disney said it will unveil the first images and a playable version of the never-before-seen Pirates of the Caribbean Online game at the E3 2006 in May. This MMORPG is based on the popular film franchise and will allow players to experience the world captured on screen.