by Andrew Hayward on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Barnyard video game depicts what life is like for animals once the farmer is away. Players will be able to interact with all of their favorite characters from the movie while trying to prove they have what it takes to be the biggest party animal of them all.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced today the appointment of David Pierce as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mr. Pierce is assuming the responsibilities of CEO previously held by Bruno Bonnell.
by David Brothers on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Samurai Warriors 2 will feature several changes compared to the original. You will be able to select from 20 characters each offering different ways of fighting, no load times when the action changes from interior to exterior battles, and new combo configurations and better special attacks.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today RRR will be released this holiday season. When the world of Rayman is threatened by a devastating invasion of crazed, out-of-control bunnies Rayman must rise up against his furry foes to foil their wicked plans.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Freaks! Slammin’ traffic introduces a fresh game-play, mixing race and hand-to-hand combat. Your driving skills alone may get you to the lead… but be sure that your opponents will try everything to eject you from the road!
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 2:10 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:
- Super-Bikes Riding Challenge [PS2/PC] - Trailer #2
- Raid over the River [NDS] - GC 06 Trailer
- Project Sylhpeed [X360] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 2:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the events of the The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift film, this game will immerse players in the underground world of drift racing. Set in a world related to, yet separate from, the movie, the game features a ground breaking drift mechanic that makes drifting accessible to both beginning and veteran racing game drivers.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 2:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced its first MMO RTS title, Infinity Empire, an online e-only massive multiplayer strategy game played in real-time and set in a world beset by a planetary-wide catastrophe, with thousands of islands to claim and over millions of square kilometers of the northern continent known as Nespanona.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As we already
mentioned last week, Ubisoft is preparing to release a Faces of War multiplayer demo, which is now scheduled to arrive tomorrow at 9AM PST (6PM Euro time), and we will of course have it available on
our fileserver network at that time. The 285mb demo will include 3 multiplayer modes on 2 maps over LAN or online.
by Geson Hatchett on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on Nickelodeon's hottest new show, fans will play as Aang, Katara, Sokka and Haru as they grow into an unstoppable team utilizing the kung fu inspired bending arts through the Avatar universe. Players will explore the four Avatar nations in beautifully detailed environments and battle new enemies.
by Judy on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 7:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from 1C Company's Games Convention 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 7:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Relive the Star Wars saga as retold in Lego form, guiding an increasingly large cast through everything from adventures on Naboo to the Pod Race on Tatooine. Eidos has released the first patch bringing your retail game to v1.1, fixing the Z-axis and adding mouse support (thanks 3DGamers).
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2006 FIFA World Cup will feature stunning visual representations of the world's superstar players, 12 official stadiums that will be used at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany and stadiums from each qualifying region. This patch fixes a rendering issue with certain ATI cards.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Picking up where Guitar Hero left off, Guitar Hero II arrives with a new track list, new venues and additional play modes – including the ability to transform the original Guitar Hero SG Controller into a rhythm, lead or bass guitar. RedOctane is secretive about the more than 55 songs on the playlist, so far 24 of them are known ...
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Factory has today announced Biker Mice from Mars for PS2, NDS formats. The action-racing videogame, based on the 90’s cartoon classic, is scheduled for release in October 2006
by Keith Durocher on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this classic-style matching game with a fun new twist, you embark on a puzzle-filled journey across ancient Greece, Babylon, Carthage, Egypt, and Rome in search of one of the greatest mysteries of all time -- the lost city of Atlantis. In every location, you must solve a puzzle to help assemble an ancient artifact which will help lead you to your ultimate destination.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2006 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ford Street Racing, developed by Razorworks, moves the action from the racetrack to the streets of LA, control 3 team cars, give orders, switching on the fly, and will feature eighteen officially licensed Ford vehicles.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2006 @ 10:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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French developer Cyanide is already working on a new project, Loki, an action/RPG set in a universe inspired by mythology and ancient races such as the Greeks, Vikings, Aztecs and Egyptians.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2006 @ 12:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At last week's Leipzig Games Convention, Nintendo passed around a flyer revealing plans to release an addon allowing your
NDS and GBAs to play MP3s. You will be able to store up to 500 songs on a 2 GB SD card, and the device will plug into the DS' slot 2, show all the pertinent information through its interface, come in a variety of skins and has its own headphone port. The retail price seems set for 29.99 Euros and is tentatively scheduled for October 8, 2006.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2006 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Carbon delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing and will challenge players to face the ultimate test of driving skill on treacherous canyon roads. The Collector's Edition will include three new cars, ten specially tuned cars, six new races, ten exclusive vinyl kits, and a bonus DVD containing behind-the-scenes footage on the making of the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2006 @ 1:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ducati World Championship is a 360° view into the world of motorcycle racing allowing you to take up a career as a pilot racing in the amateur, semi professional and professional racing classes, intent on reaching the Superbike and the Grand World Championship.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2006 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Rider offers a unique combination of high impact combat and motorcycle action. Johnny Blaze is Ghost Rider, destined to haunt America’s highways, visiting his righteous wrath upon the souls of the wicked and the damned.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2006 @ 12:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express is a high-quality adventure game that appeals to both adventure fans and casual buyers alike. Adventure fans will appreciate the unique adaptation of the novel into a thrilling and suspenseful video game and casual buyers will recognize the Agatha Christie brand as a brand that they can trust.
by Rusty Bailey on Sept. 3, 2006 @ 12:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Join Monkey D. Luffy in the chaotic battles we have come to expect from the Strawhat crew, but this time with even more adventures featuring an additional game-play mode and mini-game filled quests. Create ruthless pirate gangs by teaming up with the likes of Chaser and Buggy the Clown, and search for treasure in over 20 ocean maps.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2006 @ 5:54 p.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. Replacing the German demo from last month, Deep Silver has now issued the English version, allowing you to try out part of the full game.
