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 @ 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 @ 1:10 p.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, featuring 3 worlds, 3 distinctly different playable characters, wrapped in a mature, exhilarating, and innovative storyline. Check the freshly relaunched
Dreamfall website, or read more for new screens ...
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 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos announced today that Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend has reached No.1 in the UK. The game has achieved the top spot in the PS2, Xbox and Xbox 360 charts and reached No.2 in the PC chart, kept from the PC top spot by another Eidos title Championship Manager 2006.
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 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Juarez is set in 19th-century Wild West America and requires a combination of both intelligent stealth and pure shooting. Fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combine with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players.
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...
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2006 FIFA World Cup will feature all 12 official stadiums that will be used at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany and stadiums from each qualifying region, as well as all the teams from qualification right through to the tournament in Germany. Electronic Arts today revealed the 35 songs that will usher in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mutant is third person 3D shooter where the main hero is able to use several special abilities, the most significant one is the presence of two more hands that are placed in two hollows in his jacket directly under the arms. Mutant can hold different guns in each hand and he can fire at several targets at once.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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German publisher Frogster Interactive announced today Pathologic went gold. Pathologic is a unique example of a dramatic game, which directly affects the player's state of mind. Featuring a bizarre combination of first-person game, role-playing features, non-linear plot and real time flow, three unique campaigns and multiple endings.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Focus announced today it has signed a European publishing agreement with Sirius Games. In Paradise City the player takes on the role of a young ambitious gangster with the single goal of becoming the most successful and influential criminal in the entire city.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Star and the Crescent is a historical title set in the Middle East, and examines the contested lands in and around Israel through an examination of the Arab-Israeli conflicts of the past several decades. This v1.32 patch features new updates and corrections designed to maximize enjoyment.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Raging Tiger: the Second Korean War explores the very real possibility of a new, even more violent conflict on the Korean Peninsula. This v1.16 features new updates and corrections designed to maximize enjoyment.