by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA announced that Burnout Dominator is in development exclusively for the PS2 and PSP. Burnout Dominator is an all-new installment of the Burnout series, loaded with intense racing action and dozens of retina-searing World Tour events.
by Rusty Bailey on Dec. 7, 2006 @ 4:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tony Hawk’s Project 8 immerses players in the definitive skateboarding experience using ultra-realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate the feeling of skating with every trick and bail.
by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2006 @ 2:46 a.m. PST | 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. Head of development at Melbourne House Kevin 'Zaph' Burfitt tells us about the PS2 vs. X360 differences...
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While SEGA's Yakuza featured various Hollywood celebrities doing voiceovers, it seems a full blown movie feature is also in the works. According to sources the Yakuza movie is filmed in South Korea by Artport and CJ Entertainment, directed by Takashi Miike. Currently scheduled for release in Japan March 2007, it will debut in North America somewhere during the summer, and be 1hr50min long.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 5:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RTL Enterprises and 49 Games are working on yet another winter sports title, RTL Biathlon 2007, in cooperation with German Olympic medalists Kati William and Sven Fischer.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 1:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rogue Galaxy is a fantasy-themed RPG which revolves around the game's main character, Jester Rogue. Players follow Rogue as he planet-hops around space, visiting a number of planets, each with their own unique ecosystem populated by various unusual creatures.
In Superman Returns: The Video Game, you explore and protect the truly living city of Metropolis, one that is not only expansive (with 80 sq miles and over 9,000 buildings), but also changes dynamically with you as you affect gameplay.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 9:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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KOEI announced that its PS2 exclusive strategy game Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI is coming to North America, on February 6, 2007.
by Evan Lahti on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 3:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA Genesis Collection features 28 titles including, Altered Beast, Sonic The Hedgehog, Shinobi III, Phantasy Star, and Golden Axe. Reproduced with the utmost accuracy to the originals as possible, the collection also includes numerous unlockable items, interviews with the original developers, a museum area with interesting game facts, and plenty more ...
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blast! Entertainment has agreed a major deal with Little Britain’s licensing agent Granada Ventures, to publish Little Britain The Video Game, based on the long running popular British comedy show on TV.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 1:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Although we have yet to see any assets, or an official announcement for that matter, it is no secret EA is working on yet another sequel in the Burnout series. While Burnout 5 is slated for the PS3 and Xbox 360, a new
EBGames product listing indicates that Criterion is also working on a PSP and PS2 edition, under the name of Burnout Dominator. All versions of the new destructive racing game are tentatively scheduled for March 2007, no further details available.
by Agustin on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 12:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Witness old school gaming at its best as this eclectic collection contains 20 golden titles of the past that will challenge players’ skills. There’s something for everyone as Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2 delivers an assortment of masterpieces for the brawler, side-scrolling shooter or platformer fan in all of us.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 4:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami announced the top-10 national finalists in the national Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol contest. More than 500 crooners from NY to LA entered in regional competitions where they performed their chosen song from the game and were judged by virtual video game versions of American Idol judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA announced today that former Long Beach State University pitcher and Major League baseball Rookie of the Year finalist Jered Weaver will grace the cover of MVP 07 NCAA Baseball, scheduled for release in Feb. 2007.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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originally scheduled for November 2005, Alternative Software announced that HES' horse racing game Frankie Dettori Racing, also known as Melbourne Cup Challenge, will finally gallop into stores early December.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 3:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Reef Entertainment has secured the rights to Rebellion’s new extreme sports franchise Free Running on PS2 and PSP, a project formerly in development over at Core Design,
now a Rebellion studio.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 2:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's PS2 exclusive RPG Shining Force EXA plunges gamers into stunning interactive worlds of swords and sorcery, fill with anime cut-scenes that the classic series is best known for.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2006 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NCAA March Madness returns for the 2007 season, offering custom playbooks for each team, an enhanced Dynasty Mode, and other new features.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2006 @ 12:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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You and Xzibit will take on the challenge of hooking up your homies and transforming their hoopties, buckets and beaters into the hottest whips on the street, while redlining through the streets and alleyways of Pimp City.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2006 @ 1:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The winter season is near and RTL Enterprises announces yet another skiing title, as usual developed by 49Games, also known for Alpine Skiing. RTL Winter Games 2007 features 15 categories such as speed skating, biathlon, skijumping, alpine skiing, and making its entry this year is curling.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2006 @ 1:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Final Fantasy XI, players embark on numerous adventures through vast environments in Vana'diel: a persistent world with over a hundred areas to explore, including mountains, forests, glaciers, deserts, oceans, rivers, castles, and dungeons. Square Enix has terminated over 11,500 accounts held by players involved in the usage of 3rd party tools or cheats, or engaged in RMT (Real Money Trading) activities.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2006 @ 12:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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If you're in pursuit of adrenaline, powder snow and pure freedom then look no further; that's what you’ll get delivered, with Freak Out! the ultimate freeride skiing experience.
by Agustin on Nov. 25, 2006 @ 12:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Phantasy Star Universe offers two complete RPG experiences – a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multiplayer component...
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2006 @ 2:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rule of Rose is a creepy-looking survival/horror game set in the 1930s England. As 19-year-old Jennifer you stumble into a world where the rules are written by seemingly innocent, but sadistic, children. 505 Games has taken the decision not to publish Rule of Rose in the UK at this time. Earlier the game had come under criticism from UK parliament, Mayor of Italy and UK newspapers, falsely, claiming the game feature obscene cruelty and was profoundly shocking, eventhough it had received a 16+ PEGI rating.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2006 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RTL Enterprises and 49 Games are working on yet another winter sports title, RTL Biathlon 2007, in cooperation with German Olympic medalists Kati William and Sven Fischer.