by Judy on May 11, 2006 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GestureTek today announced that Microsoft has licensed its video gesture control technology for use with the Xbox Live Vision camera for the Xbox 360. A library of dev tools will be made available to all X360 developers.
by Rainier on May 11, 2006 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Capcom confirmed that it is working on an all new, Wii exclusive, Resident Evil game combining the series' intense gaming experience and atmosphere with the revolutionary control system of the Wii. No specific release date was mentioned, but given that RE 5 is still in early stages of development, it might very well be that the Wii edition comes out before its other next-gen brethren.
by Rainier on May 11, 2006 @ 4:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Playlogic's E3 2006 lineup:
by Hugh McHarg on May 11, 2006 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotoGP '06 on Xbox 360 takes all the traditions of its three Xbox predecessors and re-launches the franchise on next gen. Visual effects surpassing anything seen before on any race game regardless of genre will be met with new tracks, bike models, refined handling and Live functionality making this a truly fresh and aspirational title even for fans of the series.
by Inexhist on May 11, 2006 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Jaws, players assume the role of a Great White shark driven to a predacious frenzy by the sonic emanations of underwater oil drilling equipment. To defend their underwater territory, players undertake a campaign to drive away the raiders.
by Rainier on May 11, 2006 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Eidos/SCi's E3 2006 lineup:
by Alicia on May 11, 2006 @ 2:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by former Street Fighter II producer Noritaka Funamizu’s new studio, Crafts & Meister, Super DBZ promises fans and gamers incredible on-screen damage and an abundance of intense combos.
by Thomas Wilde on May 11, 2006 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chromehounds is a squad-based action title puts gamers in control of giant mechanized military weapons of war. With a strong focus on cooperative and competitive online gameplay, the game is sure to satisfy players looking for a deep, involving Xbox Live experience.
by Rainier on May 11, 2006 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NIS America announced that it is bringing Banpresto's PS2 exclusive sim RPG, Ar tonelico, to North America, marking a new approach to the RPG genre by seamlessly combining simulation with role-playing.
by Rainier on May 11, 2006 @ 1:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with SNK Playmore, in which each company will exchange IP rights to produce new games for their respective markets, giving NCsoft sole worldwide publishing rights to future PC online game titles developed by SNKP. NCsoft will also be able to use SNKP’s IP rights in its game titles, while enabling SNK to adopt NCsoft’s IP rights in producing and marketing products on game consoles and pachinko slots.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is the exciting new expansion to Blizzard's massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It expands the game by tremendous bounds, adding new races, quest, lands, Battlegrounds, professions and items, raising the level cap to 70, and more.
by Judy on May 10, 2006 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Konami's E3 2006 lineup:
by Judy on May 10, 2006 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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WBIE and Clint Eastwood announced today that Gene Hackman and Laurence Fishburne will provide their voices and likenesses in the upcoming video game based on the "Dirty Harry" film franchise.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 12:00 p.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. THQ has released a 2 mission demo, a level 6 cap, and 3 skill masteries.
by Judy on May 10, 2006 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision and DreamWorks Animation announced today that Activision will be opening a dedicated studio facility on the DreamWorks campus. The move will facilitate simultaneous co-development between DreamWorks' CG feature films and Activision games based on those films.
by Judy on May 10, 2006 @ 11:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft announced the development of HAZE, an innovative FPS game based on new intellectual property. Developed by Free Radical, creators of the TimeSplitters series, HAZE is scheduled for an early 2007 release for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from CDV's E3 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Namco Bandai's E3 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DarkStar One delivers fast-paced action within a vast and authentic universe, spectacular graphics, freedom of choice, a gripping story and the power to save the federal galaxy from its nemesis! This massive demo lets you play for a full hours.
by Judy on May 10, 2006 @ 7:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine announced today plans for the second content module for Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach. Twilight Forge, free to all current subscribers, will expand features and content, including more solo-friendly gameplay. The module is expected in July and will include the new drow/dark elf race.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 7:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, an all new title in the GTA series set in Vice City with new missions, story and gameplay.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 7:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami today announced that it will be bringing several major franchises to Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360, starting this summer with classic games such as Frogger, Contra, Time Pilot, Scramble and others, enhanced with updated graphics and online multiplayer support.
by Judy on May 10, 2006 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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All signs pointed to
Atari shedding Earthworm Jim, but today, Atari announced that it has claimed the rights to the Earthworm Jim franchise and plans to develop online and handheld titles over the next five years.
by Judy on May 10, 2006 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K and 2K Sports today announced their lineups for E3 2006. Some of 2K's titles are The Da Vinci Code, Family Guy, The Darkness, Ghost Rider, and BioShock, while 2K Sports continues franchises with NHL 2K7, NBA 2K7 and College Hoops 2K7. Read more for further details ...
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 7:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe has renounced the leisurely lifestyle of the retiree for a return to the video game industry. Created with Wegrzyn, Sam Suede: Undercover Exposure is an action comedy game set in a sunny, tropical locale with a story that incorporates Lowe’s incomparable sense of humor with puzzle, stealth and action gameplay elements.