by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 12:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an interview with radio program Générations Europe 1, Sony Europe's Vice President Georges Fornay seems to have indicated a possible price range for Sony's next-gen console. As the answer to a question about the $500 price tag, Fornay replied that the PS3 would be in that price range, but switched over to Euros (500€ is approximately $620 USD). Sony Europe's VP said that the PS3 would be an expensive gaming machine, but relatively cheap considering the blu-ray technology included, which costs 1,000€. Later that day, Fornay retracted his on-air statement, saying he never announced a launch price.
by Chad on April 6, 2006 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and Relic Entertainment take explosive World War II combat to the next generation in an all new 3rd Person Action Game. Combining intense squad-based combat and easy to use strategic gameplay elements, The Outfit takes players behind enemy lines, battling the Nazi War Machine through a variety of combat missions.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 7:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Rare revealed that the previously announced co-op pack for their action-adventure RPG game Kameo: Elements of Power is now available (26mb), at no extra charge. In order to activate the co-op pack you need to have completed the game in single-player mode. Read more for details ..
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 5:22 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:
- Hitman: Blood Money [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Disguises Trailer
- Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends - Trailer #7
- Earache Extreme Metal Racing [PSP/PS2/PC] - Trailer
- Battlefield 2: Modern Combat [X360] - Singleplayer Trailer
- The Ryzom Ring - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SiN Episode 1: Emergence is now available for pre-load and pre-purchase via Steam. The pre-load is free to anyone with a valid Steam account. Those who pre-purchase prior to the game being made available on May 9 will save 10% off the $19.95 price and receive instant access to the original SiN game (single and multiplayer).
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 4:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft Corporation has signed a licensing contract with Chinese online game operator The9 to release NCsoft’s online role-playing game Guild Wars in China. The contract will give The9 exclusive rights to provide Guild Wars online game services within mainland China for three years.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Players assume the roles of RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle, Hammy the squirrel and Stella the skunk and turn a suburban neighborhood loaded with dangerous obstacles and traps into their personal playground.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced a Heroes of Might and Magic V limited edition, which will not only include a soundtrack, HOMM 5 on DVD, screens, official artwork and illustrations, exclusive maps and a unique hero, but also full versions of HoM&M III and IV. All of the above will be available for a suggested retail price of $59.99 at your local retailer in May 2006.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already revealed
a long time ago, Ubisoft today official announced the 4th installment of the Rayman franchise, currently under development by Ubisoft’s Montpellier studio, lead by Michel Ancel, creator of the original Rayman game, Beyond Good & Evil and Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SiN Episodes features the highly anticipated return of Elexis Sinclaire, the world's most dangerous and seductive biochemist, and the only man who stands in her way, John R. Blade. The sworn enemies face off in Freeport City, a near-future mixture of San Francisco, Tokyo and New York, all set inside the unrestricted SiN universe.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 9:56 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:
- Emergency 3 (PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details...
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | 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 in up to 40 WWII aircraft. Ubisoft has released the first patch bringing your retail game to v1.01 and addressing a few missions related issues, some multiplayer problems, text menu and connection timeouts.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On Wednesday Apple unveiled new software that allows Intel-based Macs to run Microsoft's Windows XP software. The computer maker said its new "Boot Camp" software is available as a download beginning Wednesday. It allows users with a Windows XP installation disc to install Microsoft's OS on an Intel-based Mac computer.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 6:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You reprise his role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virgin PLAY announced today that it has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with the Dream On studio, for its upcoming NDS exclusive FPS Dead'n Furious.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Astronoid is a fast and intense galactic shoot & race multiplayer online game. The objective is simple: pass a series of portals in succession and frag opponents that get in your way. This free client allows you to try out a few tracks and vehicles after which you can unlock all content by purchasing a license key.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Massive Incorporated, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), MLB Advanced Media and 2K Sports today announced a worldwide agreement to deliver dynamic advertising into Major League Baseball 2K6.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In something that looks eerily familiar to Sony's legal woes with Immersion, The Register is reporting that Lucent is going to court with Microsoft for alleged unauthorized usage of its MPEG2 decoder in the Xbox 360. Back in 2003 Lucent had already tried to sue Microsoft for the same reason, but was unsuccessful due to a technicality (typo in the patent's wording), which has since been adjusted. The complaint was filed with the US District Court in San Diego on March 28.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers intense action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – an apocalyptic showdown between the Soviet Union and the United States, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.
by Katarani on April 5, 2006 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time in the Karaoke Revolution franchise history, Konami has extended its brand to offer a product dedicated to a specific music genre. By partnering with CMT, the largest country music television network, Konami will be able to deliver the greatest selection of country music available as well as a look and feel that is relevant to country music fans.
by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 4:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradise is an adventure game which immerses the player in the heart of Africa, at once eternal and terribly contemporary. The first in a series of updates, Benoit Sokal tells us more about the world of 'Madargane.'
by Kenny Bartlett on April 5, 2006 @ 2:50 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 April 4, 2006 @ 11:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As we alluded to yesterday, Mithis Entertainment no longer exists, and instead Most Wanted Entertainment, now an internal development studio over at HD Interactive, has taken over development of Joint Task Force, with former Mithis project manager Zsolt Tatrai as managing director.
by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 11:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cinemaware Marquee today announced that it will soon be bringing Introversion Software’s Darwinia to North American retail shelves. With a unique visual style and absorbing gameplay mechanics, Darwinia’s simple premise reveals a gateway to an all-consuming gaming experience.
by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that it will publish Final Fantasy XI for X360 and the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion pack for PS2/PC in Europe. While the expansion pack is only for the PS2 and PC, the Final Fantasy XI X360 version will include the original and all 3 expansions. Treasures of Aht Urhgan introduces new maps, monsters, and several new classes such as the much-anticipated Blue Mage.