by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 4:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Futuremark has discovered that Starforce installs a driver that runs at the highest level of access on the system, which gives it low level access to the PCs hardware and any drivers and processes. This driver runs regardless of whether the game runs, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity such as attempting to copy a protected disc. If something suspicious is detected, it forces the PC to make an immediate reboot, regardless of any other applications running and whether or not the user has any unsaved work.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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From Western Europe to the Pacific, players test their air-combat skills as they experience the most famous battles of World War II. As a squadron leader, the player can fly up to 40 WWII aircraft in both single-player and multiplayer missions.
by Thomas Leaf on March 21, 2006 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In addition to tricked out new race, crash and road rage modes, Burnout Revenge takes the series' blistering speed and spectacular destruction to dizzying new heights with an all-new Revenge mode, challenging gamers to battle the clock and unleash their frustrations on rush hour traffic.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 4:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lemmings for the PSP re-creates the timeless formula of the Lemmings franchise and delivers a unique blend of nostalgic puzzle gameplay for all ages. SCEA announced today that it will release the PSP version of Team 17's Lemmings on May 23, 2006.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Independent developer GarageGames is currently at the Game Developers Conference demonstrating new versions of its latest Torque technology, such as its Shader Engine, Game Builder and level Constructor.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Ubisoft content director Erwan Le Breton tells us more about his involvement in the new game.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Acclaim and Massive Incorporated todah signed a multi-year partnership to bring multiple Acclaim titles into the Massive Network, starting with its free action-themed multiplayer online game BOTS.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 8:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fireglow team is now developing a next generation game engine (codename: Sudden Strike Next7) and the first game based on this engine, which now is officially named 'Sudden Strike III: Arms For Victory'. Fireglow plans to develop several other games based on this engine in different setups related to war conflicts.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take Command: 2nd Manassas explores the titular 1862 battle of the American Civil War, which proved to be the pivotal engagement of the Northern Virginia Campaign. Paradox has released a demo allowing you to try out two tutorials and one scenario.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 5:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Philips amBX announced that it has signed agreements with Revolution Software and Sumo Digital to use its new Ambient Intelligent technology. Philips' amBX will provide gamers with the ability to use light, colour, sound, heat and even airflow in the real world during gameplay.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 4:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar Games is working on Table Tennis for Xbox 360, developed by Rockstar San Diego, the creative house behind the Midnight Club street racing series and the Western shooter Red Dead Revolver.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Building upon Monster Hunter and Monster Hunter G (Japanese release only), which were originally released on the PS2, Monster Hunter Freedom is the ultimate package, including new missions, additional features and content adapted for the PSP system.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 3:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Metroid Prime Hunters is NDS' first real FPS, while Tetris DS features classic puzzle action remixed with retro Nintendo themes. Both games launch today, and both are playable on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's wireless gaming service.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 3:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tecmo today announced that the next installment in its PS2 exclusive monster breeding series, Monster Rancher EVO, has gone gold. Now including in-depth role playing elements, deeper gameplay, and a captivating character-driven story to the popular monster breeding of past games.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 1:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft today delivered a pre-release version of the first XNA Studio tools and unveiled the XNA Framework to attendees of the GDC 2006. Microsoft also announced that the company is opening its Xbox Live Server Platform to game developers and publishers, allowing them to innovate and extend the Xbox Live experience in their titles.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 11:56 a.m. PST | 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 Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 11:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bethesda has released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Construction Set, allowing you to create your own content for its imminent RPG. This application is not included in the retail game, requires the original, and only works with the PC edition.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Frogster announced today that Fire Department 3 has gone gold and is expected in German stores March 30. Fire Department 3 takes the accurate portrayal of the fire fighter's realm to the next level thanks to a new technological platform that allows for an incomparably rich and realistic game experience.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 10:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stranger is a real-time strategy game, with elements of role playing games set in a world, split in two parts, surface and a subterranean one, which are in a tenuous balance. Stranger will also feature multiplayer, although details beyond "The players may play on their own, or unite in teams" are a bit sketchy.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lucky Jump Games announced today that it has completed development on Garfield and His Nine Lives for GBA. The Game Factory selected Lucky Jump Games to develop the new Garfield game after a successful collaboration on its previous GBA title Noddy: A Day in Toyland.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Birth of America you control one of the major contenders in French & Indian Wars, and the War of the American Independence, trying to achieve military and political victory. This v1.04 patch addresses bug fixes, interface changes, scenario and gameplay tweaks, and a few gfx adjustments.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tactica Online, developed by Imaginary Numbers, is a fast-moving turn-based strategy RPG set in the conspiracy and intrigue of Leonardo da Vinci's world.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Justice League Heroes, developed by Snowblind Studios, 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 March 20, 2006 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BioWare/Pandemic Studios is mounting a major recruiting drive to attract new talent to its international studios to work on some of the most exciting next generation titles in the industry. BioWare/Pandemic Studios is looking to hire video game development professionals at all of its four locations across all development disciplines.