by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EgoSoft has released a new patch for its space-combat exploration game X³: REUNION. This update brings your retail game to v1.4.02, improves support for widescreen resolutions, and the usual improvements and bug fixes. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Arkalem on April 12, 2006 @ 4:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A mighty race, now extinct, has left behind relics of their once-powerful warrior culture. Now bounty hunters from across the galaxy are racing against each other to lay claim to these relics to harness their power for themselves.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today announced that Alone in the Dark will launch for the PC simultaneously with the X360 version. 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 April 12, 2006 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A will celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with the launch of the event's only officially licensed videogame, 2006 FIFA World Cup. EA executive Steve Schnur tells us more about the just announced soundtrack.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nibris decided to follow Nintendo's path, which definitely fights the stagnation which has occurred in video games, and creates new trends. "With this move, we want to create a unique environment, which is only available in Sadness," says £ukasz "CassSept" Oskard, a Nibris employee. But Nibris is not following the trend created through Sin City, but rather a game which is set in the pre-World War era. The Nintendo Revolution-exclusive title Sadness will be fully ... black and white!
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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German publisher Frogster announced that Air Conflicts has gone gold and will be released on April 27. Air Conflicts is an arcade simulator from the second World War. Many action missions with historical based timeline, authentic planes, units.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You are part of a special operations squad equipped with the best weapons in modern warfare. Take charge in an action driven tactical war. Choose from ground, airborne and water vehicles, it’s your choice how to support the team and how to achieve victory. Semper Fidelis: Marine Corps is also known as Soldner: Marine Corps, which was never released in North America.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions continues its successful cooperation with the German developer Piranha Bytes by publishing one of the most spectacular titles of the coming year: Gothic III, the third part of the legendary RPG saga.
by Geson Hatchett on April 12, 2006 @ 12:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: Clash of Ninja is a fighting game for 1-2 players where gamers may choose to play as one of eight different Naruto characters. Using special character-specific moves, players take on challengers in one-on-one fights to determine who is the greatest ninja.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA will celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with the launch of the event's only officially licensed videogame, 2006 FIFA World Cup. The videogame will ship on all platforms including X360 in April 2006 in anticipation of the real-world tournament which begins in June.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 8:01 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:
- FlatOut 2 [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer
- Tomb Raider: Legend [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Trailer
- Battlefield 2142 - Updated Trailer
- Paradise - Trailer
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest [GBA/NDS/PSP] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 6:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take on the role of the bounty hunter John Cooper and experience in a thrilling Western story with surprising turns, how he apprehends the nasty scoundrel Dillon with the help of his friends known from the first part. With gameplay based around its predecessor, Spellbound have managed to create brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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1C revealed the first Paragraph 78 details, an FPS game developed by Gajin based on the Russian movie with the same name. You are part of a group of former special forces soldiers assigned to duty on a secret missile base, when "things" start going wrong.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft Europe announced that it has reached an agreement with Bethesda Softworks to publish Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow, developed by 7 Studios, a pirate-themed action game for the PS2 and PC.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Entropia today announced the next phase in its evolution to become the ultimate virtual community, Entropia Universe. The new name embodies the concept of Entropia Universe as more than just another MMORPG, but rather a complete virtual world with the unique identifier of allowing players to utilize a RCE (Real Cash Economy).
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 11:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The war between the Aztecs and the allies was over. The Aztecs, crazed with dreams of ruling the planet, had come up against the steely resolve of the stronger, cleverer Greeks. And, most importantly of all, they'd come up against the Greek god.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 11:36 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 April 11, 2006 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The problem with the Xbox 360's built-in hard drive is it just isn’t big enough, 12GB of usable space might be sufficient for the casual gamer, but the hardcore joypad juggler needs more. With Datel's XSATA, you can free up hard drive space by transferring content between your console and your PC. You need never run out of hard drive space on your X360 again!
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai today released details on the second character class that expectant gamers can play in Flagship Studios Hellgate: London. Delvers of arcane knowledge, students of the dark arts and explorers on the edge of science, Cabalists are Hellgate: London's spell-casters
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced the development of its Revolution exclusive first-person action title Red Steel, set in modern-day Japan. Players will master both the ancient art of the katana and the sophisticated technology of modern firearms taking advantage of the emotion and immersive gameplay possible only with the Revolution's remarkable controller.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision has finally released the long awaited Call of duty 2 patch, bringing your retail game to v1.2 and implementing PunkBuster anti-cheat technology, as well as two new multiplayer maps: Rhine and the longtime community favorite Harbor, from the original Call of Duty. No specifics on when the patch will be released.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai announced today that Eureka Seven Vol 1: The New Wave, an exciting mecha combat adventure for the PS2, is scheduled to ship this fall. A prequel to the anime series from Bandai Entertainment, Eureka Seven Vol. 1: The New Wave promises an intense action-based storyline rife with stunning aerial boarding and thrilling robot battles.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Bean today announced that its racing title Evolution GT has gone gold and will be screaming into European stores on 12th May 2006.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 6:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Saga of Ryzom's first expansion, Ryzom Ring, is entering the final phase of alpha testing, if you want to help test,
sign up now. Ryzom Ring provides tools that allow the players to access Ryzom's creatures, buildings, maps and missions to create their own events and scenarios, giving them unprecedented power to shape the game.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stoked Rider featuring Tommy Brunner' is an action-freesports game, the first freeride snowboarding game inspired by Alaska's impressive peaks, presented in a unique 3D cel-shaded graphical style. Bongfish has released the first patch bringing your game to v1.7 and adds a new un/installer, bug fixes, a few challenge tweaks and more...