by Rainier on May 7, 2006 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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People who are still playing Perfect Dark Zero may notice that next time they log on to Xbox Live it will auto update the game. While it does not yet offer the
promised multiplayer maps, it does however address various bugs and also introduces the ability to play against bots, with various additional AI personalities. Read more for details ...
by Thomas Wilde on May 7, 2006 @ 12:46 a.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 Alan Butterworth on May 7, 2006 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Keepsake, Wicked Studios' upcoming adventure game, will immerse you in a magical journey beyond compare. Assisted by a dragon afraid of heights, Lydia takes on to explore the Dragonvale Academy's empty structures in search for her best friend Celeste.
by Rainier on May 6, 2006 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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iEntertainment Network is working with the United States Air Force and will be given the license to use official United States Air Force Logos for the product. The Air Force has also offered to provide additional technical data, facts, and support to make the USAF Pilot Training: Road to the ThunderBirds a very accurate simulation and presentation of real United States Air Force Pilot Training.
by Rainier on May 6, 2006 @ 1:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Gods and Heroes, players become classic heroes of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, each player will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.
by Rainier on May 6, 2006 @ 1:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In his latest
podcast, Hideo Kojima confirmed the development of a MGS installment for the PSP, scheduled for fall 2007. Set in the 1970's, the PSP iteration will be set between MGS 3 and 4, and explain Foxhound's origin, and have Big Boss as the main character. Unlike the recent cardbased games, the new title will be an action game, wi-fi enabled, graphically on par with the franchise on PS2, feature several alternative pathways & solutions to missions and oddly enough the game will feature no "continues," when soldiers die, they are not coming back. How well that will translate in actual gameplay will hopefully explain itself later...
by Rainier on May 6, 2006 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pro Cycling Manager 2006/2007 is the latest edition in Cyanide Studio's long running cycling manager. For the first time in the life of the Cycling Manager series, the German T-Mobile team will be present, making Discovery Channel the only Pro Tour squad not available in PCM 2006/2007.
by mister slim on May 6, 2006 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Driver: Parallel Lines offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience and features an unfolding storyline of double-crossing and revenge. Set in a photorealistic interpretation of New York City, players take on the role of a notorious 18-year-old who, free from conscience and rules, is the most sought-after driver-for-hire in town.
by Rainier on May 6, 2006 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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German publisher Deep Silver/Koch Media today announced its line-up for the 2006 E3 in Los Angeles, California. Deep Silver will showcase Dawn of Magic, Crusty Demons, Secret Files Tunguska, Heroes of annihilated Empires, Hustle, and a few yet to be announced products.
by Alicia on May 6, 2006 @ 4:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.
by Rainier on May 6, 2006 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, 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 Rainier on May 6, 2006 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Micro Application announced its has signed a European distribution agreement with the Spanish company, Revistronic, for the third Fenimore Fillmore adventure, for the time being called Fenimore Fillmore's Revenge.
by Geson Hatchett on May 6, 2006 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts you've been accepted into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even be running everything as the next, and most powerful, Don.
by Rainier on May 6, 2006 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sigil Games Online and Sony Online Entertainment today announced that Sigil is working with Microsoft Game Studios on an arrangement to acquire the rights to its MMO game, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes.
by Rainier on May 6, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.
by Rainier on May 5, 2006 @ 11:57 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:
- The Da Vinci Code [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer
- Arthur and the Minimoys [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer
- Justice League Heroes [PSP/PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 5, 2006 @ 9:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Through the eyes of four Allied soldiers, Call of Duty 3 brings players closer to the fury of combat as they fight through the Normandy Breakout, the harrowing offensive that liberated Paris and changed the fate of the world. Developed by Treyarch, Call of Duty 3 is scheduled for a 2006 release. Activision promises to reveal more details at next week's E3, but so far this
seems to be a console only title.
by Rainier on May 5, 2006 @ 8:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included.
by Rainier on May 5, 2006 @ 7:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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iEntertainment Network announced today that a brand new version of the massively multiplayer online simulation, WarBirds, will be launched on Monday, May 8th! WarBirds 2006 has a brand new Role Playing System, a new user Interface, more than 35 new features and functions and now operates on the new MAC Intel Chip computers.
by Rainier on May 5, 2006 @ 4:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Battlefield 2: Armored Fury booster pack for Battlefield 2 brings all-out mechanized battles to U.S. soil for the first time. Battlefield 2: Armored Fury drops players into a deadly confrontation between the Middle Eastern Coalition, Chinese, and U.S. forces following an attempted invasion of America.
by Rainier on May 5, 2006 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc. announces the upcoming release of the Hitman: Blood Money Original Soundtrack. The soundtrack album from the latest installment in the Hitman franchise will be released on May 30th at European and US retail and online outlets through Nile Rodgers’ Sumthing Else Music Works label.
by Rainier on May 5, 2006 @ 4:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Ship is a first person maritime gaming experience set aboard a fleet of 1930s steam liners. Originally a Half Life Mod, The Ship is now being crafted as a full single and multiplayer game in its own right by Edinburgh-based Outerlight.
by Rainier on May 5, 2006 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Try Test Drive Unlimited’s online and offline challenges along 40 miles of Hawaiian Island Oahu’s beautiful open roads, made available to users of Xbox 360 via the Xbox Live Marketplace with a week of free Xbox Live Gold membership, at 9:00 am PDT Monday, May 8th. Visit the Lamborghini showroom, race with AI competition or challenge others through Massively Open Online Racing, as the demo allows gamers to get together within the game’s persistent world. Then log on to the Test Drive Unlimited website to view rankings, give feedback and win prizes.
by Rainier on May 5, 2006 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Mile Entertainment has announced today its planned line up of new games to be showcased at this years E3 in the Los Angeles. While most of its line seems to be DVD titles, Red Mile apparently signed Cenega's El Matador for North American distribution. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on May 5, 2006 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive announced today that it has signed a publishing agreement with Artificial Studios to bring its upcoming title, Monster Madness to PC and next-generation platforms.