by Rainier on July 24, 2006 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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During last weekends Comic-Con, Marvel and Bungie announced that apart from the 128 page Halo Graphic Novel, it would also release a monthly new comic book based on the Halo franchise. Halo Ongoing is scheduled for later this year, although details such as writers, and plot line were not revealed.
by Rainier on July 24, 2006 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pompolic: Call for Heroes, developed by Quotix Software, is a third-person action game with RPG elements placed in a fantasy world.
by Rainier on July 24, 2006 @ 2:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom signed a co-publishing agreement giving SCi/Eidos distribution rights for North America, Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an MMORG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
by Keith Durocher on July 24, 2006 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Titan Quest is an action RPG 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 Rainier on July 24, 2006 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yakuza 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 July 24, 2006 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion. Crytek has revealed
what it'll take to run this beauty of a game...
by Rainier on July 23, 2006 @ 6:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The limited edition Saint's Row Pre-Order DVD is now available at retail outlets worldwide! While supplies last, gamers who pre-order Saint's Row for the X360 will receive a DVD featuring the single-player demo, making-of documentary, game trailer, four original in-game music tracks, as well as Saint's Row dashboard gamer icons, themes and in-game screenshots.
by Rainier on July 23, 2006 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and JAKKS are working on WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 enabling players to experience the intensity of being a WWE Superstar like never before with key updates and new game play features. While originally the 2007 version was scheduled for PS3, THQ Germany's site admin Max Steller revealed that this year's edition will most likely
not make it to Sony's next gen console and that the development team would rather concentrate their resources on the three other platforms.
by David Brothers on July 23, 2006 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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And 1 Basketball is synonymous with entertaining on-the-court antics. And 1 Streetball from Ubisoft looks to bring some of that high-falutin' and high-flyin' tomfoolery to the home consoles.
by Rainier on July 22, 2006 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inhuman Games has released an updated beta client for its sci-fi flavored multiplayer RTS game. This new version adds new units for both sides, new tech, the usual bug and crash fixes, and various other features ...
by Rainier on July 22, 2006 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shrapnel Games has released an the first update for Spue Games' naval combat game Salvo!. This update brings your retail game to v1.5 and adds functionality and new features such as new hotkeys, hotseat, PBEM, undo function and the usual bug and crash fixes.
by Rainier on July 22, 2006 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The next Titan Quest patch is currently under testing, and while there is no specific release date yet, it should be arriving somewhere in the coming week. Iron Lore are looking into various crash bugs and have therefore added a logging system which should help them identify the source. Apart from that, some multiplayer issues have been addressed, as well as some video and editor problems. Read more for a detailed fix list.
by Rainier on July 22, 2006 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Rainier on July 22, 2006 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Rainier on July 22, 2006 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Rising is survival horror game, in which you play Frank West, a freelance photographer who has made his way to an idyllic suburban town to get his hands on the scoop. He soon discovers that the town has been overrun with zombies, and while fighting off hordes of gruesome zombies, you have to discover the cause of the disturbing outbreak.
by Hugh McHarg on July 22, 2006 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men: The Official Game ties in with the upcoming movie X-Men: The Last Stand and provides the backstory. The new X-Men game, written by screenwriter Zak Penn and comic book writer Chris Claremont, lets you play as either Wolverine, Nightcrawler, or Iceman.
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 11:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that GRIN is working on a second map pack for its tactical shooter Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter. Scheduled for release at the end of July or beginning of August, the new map pack will add 2 new game modes, Team Deathmatch and Hamburger Hill. Additionally, it will implement the death cam, a feature showing you how you died and who shot you. Read more to check out some screens ...
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 10:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Kings of the Dark Age provides great medieval atmosphere to the player, with its realistic in-detailed economy, military and political management, complex and exciting battles and castle siege and colorful and eye-catching graphics. Zuxxezz has released a new v2.0 patch fixing all remaining bugs in the game, and improves gameplay features.
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 5:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft confirmed today its plans to release a new portable music and entertainment player called Zune. In fact there are plans for several products, the first one scheduled for later this year. Zune will compete with Apple's iPod, and aims to do so with various technological advances, such as the ability to transfer music and video wirelessly through wi-fi, and probably an online music store through its partnership with MTV. No pricing or details on its gaming capabilities were revealed.
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 4:37 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 July 21, 2006 @ 4:28 p.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. It takes proven features of the genre and enhances them with the latest technology, to provide the player with an opportunity to experience the excitement of espionage first hand.
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 3:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced today that it has signed an agreement with 10tacle studios to distribute GTR 2: FIA GT Racing Game throughout Europe. Widely applauded for its advanced realism and challenging gameplay, GTR wowed players and won audiences as it set the foundations for the competition to follow.
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 3:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness.
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 1:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frogwares today revealed its third title in the Sherlock Holmes series. After Mystery of the Mummy, and The Silver Earring, the French studio is actively working on Sherlock Holmes: The Awaken, scheduled for release October 2006.
by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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German publisher Frogster has released a demo for the Bet on Soldier addon Blood of Sahara. Th addon takes place in a North African base of the VAN, where the embittered fight for important oil resources takes place. This German demo features one mission ...