by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria's captivating story takes place long before the events of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth with ties to Norse mythology, producing a perfect synergy of exploration, plot development, fast paced action, and control multiple combatants with an innovative battle system
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 12:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari plans to release a
limited edition of Obsidian Entertainment upcoming fantasy RPG Neverwinter Nights 2, containing a powerful new feat called Blessed of Waukeen, which will generate +1 bonus to all saving throws, two special items, access to a unique weapon, a magical golden aura which lights above your character Cloth map showing in-game locations, book of art, depicting characters and scenes from the game, two silver antique rings: Good & Evil
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bullet Witch is an action adventure taking place in the exceedingly bleak near future of 2013. Civilization is on the brink of extinction after demons begin appearing on the earth, and the player wades into the fray as a witch named Alicia.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 12:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take on the role of Atsuma, Enchanter in-Training and transform from a naïve student into the most powerful savior in a war 1,000 years in the making. Immerse yourself in a deep storyline as you face increasingly difficult challenges and learn to master Atsuma’s special fighting and magical abilities. Ubisoft Producer Marc Fortier tells us more about the Speed Tactics Battle System.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 7:14 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:
- Neverwinter Nights 2 - Trailer
- Broken Sword: The Angel of Death - Trailer #3
- The Hustle: Detroit Streets [PSP] - Trailer
- Enchanted Arms [X360] - Speed Tactics Trailer
- Legend of the Dragon - Trailer
- Avencast - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Down in Flames: Eastern Front adds new planes, pilots, skills, campaigns, AI enhancements and more to expand the war in the skies of World War II. Down in Flames is not a flight sim, but combines air combat strategy game with fast-pace rules, RPG , and requires strategy, tactics and some luck.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earthworm Jim is a side-scrolling-action-packed platform game set in a cartoon-like, humorous and challenging world bursting with first-class animations, 3D visuals and ear-tickling audio. As the original set the benchmark for the bizarre and absurd, Earthworm Jim will raise the bar on the wacky, zany and extraordinary for today’s generation of gaming.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 12:58 p.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:
- DarkStar One (PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Neverwinter Nights 2 is an RPG set in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms. It takes the player from the tiniest of villages into a sweeping tale of danger and war, chronicling their rise from a peasant to a full-fledged hero of the Realms, defending it against one of the greatest threats of the age.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The volume of the Edinburgh Interactive Entertainment Festival is scheduled to go all the way up to 11, as members of the public will be able to see, hear and even try Guitar Hero II’s new multiplayer modes which allow two players to co-operatively play Rhythm, Lead and Bass guitar parts.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining action, fighting and light RPG elements, Budokai Tenkaichi 2 will send players into a rich story mode that spans the entire Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Dragon Ball GT series.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arthur and the Invisibles revolves around the supportive co-op teamwork of the 3 characters. You can only progress by cleverly combining the three characters' skills -- Arthur is an acrobat, Selenia a warrior and Betameche a marksman. In solving mysteries and overcoming obstacles, players will realize that anything is possible when you work together.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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What if what you do as a player in a game impacted your real world? What is reality? .hack, a sci-fi fantasy RPG, has pursued this innovative concept in the previous 4-part series where “The World” was ultimately destroyed. Years after the events of the first .hack series, “The World” was rebuilt.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney Online just announced the release of its new downloadable game Disney Cuties Crazy Daze. starring classic Disney characters, such as Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald that have gotten a fresh and adorable new spin.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics offers an original, intriguing Dungeons & Dragons storyline. Players take on the role of a mortal child caught in a conflict of two competing dragons striving for godhood. Alignment is critical, as it affects the end of the story and allows players to change from good to evil, or the other way around, depending on which quests they choose.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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European Goth Rock band Within Temptation,build around front woman Sharon den Adel, will rock the expo twice as they perform two mini concerts during which exclusive new Spellborn songs and platinum selling hits like 'Stand my ground' will be played. Within Temptation will perform their show in Hall 4 during the expo.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar adds a multitude of new features and options to further enhance the strategic depth of the game. A gripping new single-player campaign sees the elimination of two of the game’s alien races and the introduction of several others.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After the announcement of the downsizing E3 next year, GSTAR Organizing Committee said it would enable GSTAR to expand in size and content as well as establish an exhibition identity. GSTAR (Game Show & Trade, All-Round) is to be held on November 9 - 12 in Korea.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You play John Armstrong, a young medical student, drafted into the National Guard during a world-wide alien invasion. During a critical mission, your team is wiped out and success depends on you. This updated demo includes 4 SP, 4 MP maps, and fixes stability problems in Internet Matchmaking.
by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rule of Rose is a creepy looking survival/horror game set in the 1930's England. You are 19 year old Jennifer, and stumble into a world where the rules are written by children, seemingly innocent children, but with a sadisctic mindset. Your job is to get to the truth, solve puzzles & mysteries.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. The Collectors Edition contains a bonus CD with 1 exclusive multiplayer character skin, 4 exclusive single player weapons and 26 minute Making-Of documentary with Arkane, Kuju and Ubisoft, exclusive soundtrack CD, grained paper map of the multiplayer world, and a Heroes of Might & Magic V demo.
by Keith Durocher on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mixing miniature mayhem with maximum multiplayer racing, Micro Machines v4 game will arrive packed with knockabout, breakneck racing in the fastest scale miniatures, complete with explosive weapon power-ups.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ar tonelico, Banpresto's PS2 exclusive sim RPG, marks a new approach to the RPG genre by seamlessly combining simulation with role-playing. Originally scheduled for Q4 2006, NIS America has delayed the game until February 2007.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 4:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire has signed Wings over Europe, bringing Destineer's air-combat game to Europe in September. The Cold War was a phoney war, without a shot ever being fired in anger. But what if it had been a real conflict? What would have transpired if the Soviet Union invaded West Germany in 1962?