by Rainier on May 15, 2006 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced Storm of War: Battle of Britain, the first installment in the new Storm of War franchise from developer Maddox Games. Ubisoft and Maddox games previously collaborated on the acclaimed IL-2 Sturmovik and Pacific Fighters games.
by Thomas Wilde on May 15, 2006 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Justice League Heroes is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes.
by Rainier on May 15, 2006 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sword of the Stars is a breakthrough Space Strategy game that seeks to reinvigorate the sub-genre. Players will explore planets, manage their empire and research new technology. Sword of the Stars provides quick, intuitive play, state-of-the-art graphics and tactical combat that make the game instantly involving and rewardingly fun.
by Hugh McHarg on May 15, 2006 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom will set the standard for next-gen action-RPGs by delivering an immersive fantasy experience through its breath-taking graphics, dramatic storyline, and action-packed battles filled with heart-pounding combat, magical spells and brilliant SFX.
by Rainier on May 14, 2006 @ 3:02 a.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:
- F.E.A.R. Extraction Point - E3 2006 Trailer
- Marvel: Ultimate Alliance [ALL] - E3 2006 Trailer
- X-Men: The Official Game [ALL] - E3 2006 Trailer
- NBA Live 07 [PS2/Xbox/PS3/X360] - E3 2006 Trailer
- Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures - E3 2006 Trailer
- Spore - E3 2006 Trailer
- Super Paper Mario [NGC] - Trailer
- Sonic The Hedgehog [PS3/X360] - E3 2006 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Hugh McHarg on May 14, 2006 @ 1:09 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 Thomas Wilde on May 14, 2006 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, the latest installment in the action series lets players control two different characters as they attempt to thwart a terrible plan to resurrect Dracula’s Castle and bring a reign of darkness upon the world.
by Keith Durocher on May 14, 2006 @ 12:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Editorials
In this weekend's editorial piece we take a look back at the fallout of the Sony E3 briefing and the reactions from fanboys and brand-lovers alike. Sony's stock has dropped nearly 20% since the official unveiling of the PS3, its title lineup, and especially, its familiar-looking controller.
Beatmania is a revolutionary new interactive DJ simulation game for the PlayStation 2, which combines high-energy pulsating music with cutting-edge videos. Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller and featuring more than 50 tracks, Beatmania lets gamers feel the vibe, drop the beats and create the pulsing energy of a club in their own homes.
by Rainier on May 14, 2006 @ 12:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from dtp/Anaconda's E3 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on May 13, 2006 @ 10:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Guild of Blades Publishing Group announces the launch of the public
1483 Online beta test. 1483 Online is a massive multiplayer online (MMO) turn based strategy game of diplomacy and conquest.
by Rainier on May 13, 2006 @ 10:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Contrary to earlier speculation, Sadness is not set in the 1930s, but takes place before 1914, pre-World War I. Often compared to the comic book-based movie "Sin City," the game is totally different in style, and rather a tribute to pre-World War I cinema, with a similar atmosphere
by Rainier on May 13, 2006 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Players assume the roles of RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle, Hammy the squirrel and Stella the skunk and turn a suburban neighborhood loaded with dangerous obstacles and traps into their personal playground. This demo allows you to try one mission ...
by Alan Butterworth on May 13, 2006 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rush for Berlin is a tactical real time strategy game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, during 1944-45. The player's goal; to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union.
by Reldan on May 13, 2006 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Cooking Mama, you take on the role of a female chef who has to prepare food and cook it on the stove. Via the touch-screen, you can perform culinary tasks such as slicing vegetables, meat, shaking the skillet, dipping tempura into oil, and more.
by Agustin on May 13, 2006 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Metal Gear Ac!d series combines the world of the Metal Gear Solid series with an intellectually driven, tactical stealth card game. Players use action and weapon cards to guide Solid Snake through a barrage of missions while utilizing strategic thinking and planned out tactical maneuvers to accomplish the mission objectives.
by Rainier on May 13, 2006 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Air Conflicts is an arcade simulator set during the second World War conflict and featuring many action missions with a historically accurate timeline, authentic planes, units. This v1.03 patch fies an occasional game, issues with the RAF/LW campaigns, and a few other multiplayer related problems
by Judy on May 12, 2006 @ 10:55 a.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:
- Gothic III - E3 2006 Trailer
- Battlestations Midway [X360/PC] - E3 2006 Trailer
- Killzone: Liberation [PSP] - E3 2006 Trailer
- Too Human [X360] - E3 2006 Trailer
- War Front: Turning Point - E3 2006 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Judy on May 12, 2006 @ 10:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced that the Xbox Live-enabled demo of MotoGP '06 for the X360 is available for download from Xbox Live. The demo features one track, where players race as Nicky Hayden for the Repsol Honda team, and one extreme track, the high-rise metropolis of Tokyo. Multiplayer supports up to 16 players across Xbox Live.
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from TECMO's E3 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from LucasArts' E3 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NVIDIA announced it has been working closely with developer Flagship Studios on its debut title, which includes support for Havok FX physics and Microsoft's ShaderModel 3.0. Hellgate: London will also be one of the industry's first DirectX 10 games.
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The oft-delayed Frame City Killer, which was originally supposed to be an Xbox 360 launch title, has officially been cancelled. The confirmation came from Namco Japan today, when asked why the game was absent from the E3 floor. An exact reason for the sudden termination was not given, but Namco wanted to express its continued support for the platform and said it is currently working on a new RPG. Frame City Killer was to be the first Unreal Engine 3 title handled by a Japanese developer.
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard has unveilded the much speculated on new race for its MMORPG World of Warcraft addon The Burning Crusade. Read more for details on the Draenei Race's background, or check some new screens & trailer posted a few days ago...
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 8:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bright, refreshing and compulsive, LocoRoco plunges you into a colourful world where jelly-like creatures sing, roll and bounce their way through levels to reach their goals. Game director Tsutomu Kouno tells us more about the game, and how it all began on a train journey…
