by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 3:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The only Final Fantasy never localized will finally reach North American shores! Using the features of the NDS to their fullest, Final Fantasy III features graphics that have been reworked and remodeled in 3D, while maintaining the mythical Final Fantasy look and feel.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Trek: Tactical Assault features real-time spaceship combat from the universe of the original Star Trek series. With a wide array of authentic Star Trek races, ships, and weaponry, you can engage in single-player battle through either the Federation or Klingon campaigns or in head-to-head wireless multiplayer combat.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yakuza is a thrilling, 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 Aug. 4, 2006 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda announced today that Star Trek writer Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, with her partner, Derek Chester, have collaborated to write the scripts for its upcoming titles, Star Trek: Legacy and Star Trek: Tactical Assault. Fontana, a prominent creative force behind the Star Trek franchise since its inception in the 1960s, continues to contribute to its broad-based appeal with vibrant and innovative story lines.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts and SOE announced today that Chapter 2: The Talus Incident is now available for SWG subscribers, offering new adventures, new profession expertise system for the Jedi and Bounty Hunters, new PvP content, improved character appearance and more ...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari celebrated the announcement that the Marc Ecko and Driver Parallel Lines soundtracks have been nominated for Best Video Game Soundtrack at MTV's prestigious Video Music Awards scheduled to be broadcast globally on Thursday August 31, 2006.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sonic The Hedgehog melds top-tier animation production values with next generation art, physics and game design to create the most intense, high velocity Sonic adventure yet! Featuring interactive 3D environments, a large cast of new and returning characters, and a blistering sense of speed.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has released a demo featuring the Create-A-Sim tool , letting you design unique and diverse Sims that will be playable in The Sims 2 and sharable with your friends (thanks 3DGamers).
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already
revealed last night, EA today officially announced Medal of Honor Heroes for the PSP, allowing players to take all the epic, authentic WWII action of Medal of Honor on-the-go.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters today announced ArchLord's new subscription system PlayPLUS, which will enable players to purchase subscription packages that include both game time and in-game bonus credits. Credits will be redeemable against bonus in-game items and benefits, such as teleportation spells, health boosts and many other desirable enhancements.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wolves 2 is a 3D space RPG with strategy elements, thrusting players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII Century A.D. German publisher Frogster has released an English demo allowing you to try out no less than 4 missions.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Pirates of the Caribbean Online you embark on quests for adventure and treasure in an effort to become the Caribbean’s most legendary pirate. Along the way you learn skills and tactics from the notorious Jack Sparrow, helping them forge alliances, hunt for buried treasure, battle evil undead forces and face off against known enemies from the movies. Walt Disney Pictures' President of Production Oren Aviv answers some savvy questions ...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 07 delivers complete authenticity with licenses for all the world’s top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division, and 26 others from over 20 nations. This year, you have the power to shape your club’s destiny in the Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Secret Files: Tunguska is a point-and-click adventure game based on the mysterious Tunguska phenomenon that occurred in July 1908, in which the Siberian region of Tunguska was engulfed in an inferno of flames that turned everything into debris and ashes.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced today that beginning Sunday, August 6, five additions, making a total of 169 titles, will be made to its PS2 Greatest Hits lineup: SOCOM 3: U.S. NAVY SEALs, Shadow of the Colossus, Ratchet: Deadlocked, Jak X: Combat Racing and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bandai is not only working on a Mobile Suit Gundam title for the X360, but also Sony's upcoming PS3. While Mobile Suit Gundam: Target in Sight has not yet been officialy announced, we do have some early screens to show ...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 4:38 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, but zombies ridden, suburban town to get his hands on the scoop. Capcom has released a 1gig demo, featuring about 15 minutes of gameplay, but is not available in Mexico, Germany, Australia, New Zealand or Asia.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The September issue of EGM claims that Konami's classic PSOne RPG title Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, known for its nonlinear level design, may be making an appearance on Xbox Live Arcade. Rumors are that the 9 years old SOTN, scheduled for Q1 2007, is around 480mb, which might indicate that Microsoft has eased the initial 50mb restrictions for XBLA titles.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 2:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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People interested in participating in Atari's &D RPG sequel Neverwinter Nights 2 multiplayer beta test, can
sign up now. This beta test will comprise the multiplayer game mode only, the purpose of which is to get your feedback on game tuning and balance, hardware compatibility testing, and also general functionality testing. A closed public beta test focuses on the game’s toolset, which allows you to create your own modules and play your own adventures in the world of Neverwinter Nights 2.
by Keith Durocher on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 1:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing with pull back friction vehicles, Mad Tracks players will battle in more than 45 challenges like races (Weakest link, red light, Roller Coaster...) or mini games (Snooker, table soccer, long jump, crocket, bowling, Darts...). Each victory unlocks new cars, new tracks or spare parts to improve performances of 16 cool vehicles.
by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 12:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy. The game features three worlds, three distinctly different playable characters, and exciting action-adventure gameplay wrapped in a mature, exhilarating, and innovative storyline.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Judy on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 5:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. Quarterly net revenue was $25.9M, compared to $36.9M at the same time last year, and net loss clocked in at $31M, which is a small increase over the previous year's Q2 loss of $29.9M. Midway anticipates similar numbers for Q3 but expects Mortal Kombat: Armageddon to buoy Q4 results.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 5:13 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:
- Just Cause (X360/PC) - Trailer #4
- Rayman Raving Rabbids [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Theatre of War - Trailer #4
- Rule of Rose [PS2] - E3 2006 Trailer
- GTR [X360] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...