by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blizzard has released a new update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v1.9.0 patch is for US/Australian editions of the game and adds the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj dungeons, a Linked Auction House system, multiple battleground queues, soul shards bags, a Raid Calendar system, and a slew of gameplay & ba;ance tweaks, bug & crash fixes, etc.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 12:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts you've been accepted into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even be running everything as the next, and most powerful, Don.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 12:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced today the street date for their anticipated title Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday. Doomsday is a stand-alone expansion to the critically acclaimed Hearts of Iron II.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 12:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Matrix: Path of Neo will enable players to actually play as Neo, the central character, and relive his most important and memorable scenarios from the complete film trilogy, including the original film, The Matrix. Atari has released a new patch for the North American edition of the game, fixing minor graphical issues caused by Patch 1 and changes made to the control options now save.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2006 @ 11:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SOE today also announced the 2nd expansion for EQ II, Kingdom of Sky. The new addon includes a structured Achievement system of skills and abilities, expands the arena challenges with four deadly new arena champions and two new arena zones, ten new adventure zones, 25 new enemies and troves full of new treasures ...
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2006 @ 11:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fight Night Round 3 brings the most intense boxing experience to gamers. Film-quality graphics showcase devastating punch impacts unparalleled in any game or film. On the way to becoming boxing's greatest legend, train to fight like the best including Muhammad Ali or create a boxing style unique only to your boxer.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2006 @ 10:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EverQuest: Prophecy of Ro adds three new features, spheres of influence, a trap system, and for the first time in EverQuest, players can destroy objects in the world.
Gene Troopers puts the player in the heart of a unique, vibrant and living science fiction universe, which is entangled in the greatest conflict ever witnessed. A terrifying elite battle force named Gene Troopers (GT) sets out to mercilessly fulfill its task: to find, gather and secure life forms.
by Hugh McHarg on Jan. 3, 2006 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Spyro Shadow Legacy is an action/adventure game which will – for the first time – introduce magical powers, role-playing game (RPG) elements, and martial arts fighting to the beloved Spyro gameplay.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 2:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Global War on Terror: Death Strike is a thrill-filled jet-powered fast-paced action game, and the first of the company's new Global War on Terror series. Global War on Terror: Death Strike features a plot brimming with relevance in today's world as you track down and stop WMD-seeking terrorists.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 1:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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PRISM: Threat Level Red is the commercial version that sets the world and environments that inspire the Army National Guard's game PRISM: Black Shield, and will feature a more detailed story line along with a unique campaign structure. The game will also feature distinct missions, unique events, unique weapons, and a few more surprises.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 8:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Grotesque is a new adventure/rpg from German developer Silent Dreams, and promises to be an original blend of traditional fantasy RPG (like Gothic, Fable, Baldur's Gate, Planescape Torment) and sarcastic humor with adventure elements along the lines of Monkey Island.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 7:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A few weeks ago a rumor started floating around that the January 2006 issue of PSM would reveal that UT 2007 was to be a
PS3 launch title, but this community post by an Epic producer on
the Atari forums tells a different story, "PC first. We're not scheduled to be a ps3 launch title, not certain where those news sites are getting that from. There will be a pre-release demo (on the PC at least)."
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 5:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Stalin Subway is a realistic first-person shooter which is set in Stalin's Moscow of fall 1952. This demo allows you to check out one level from the full game.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 3:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Darsana is a combination of a fast paced first person shooter, and a detailed statistics system and strategies of an RPG. Darsana runs along the lines of a fantasy medieval time including magic, and one of the opposition forces being the Undead. It is solely multiplayer and meant for 5-30 people per server.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Takeda 2 is a game of epic Samurai action, set in 16th century feudal Japan. Takeda 2 puts the player in the role of Daimyo, a feudal lord fighting for the title of Shogun, supreme military commander. Magitech has released a small patch for its demo, adding a bunch of new portraits and a few gameplay/balance tweaks.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 3:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Phantasy Star Universe is being developed for both the PS2 and the PC, offering two complete RPG experiences - a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multi-player component.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different.
by Kris Graft on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 12:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In FF3 you take on the role of Rei, a cursed young woman whose overwhelming guilt and tormented dreams lead her into a formidable world where the lines between reality and nightmares are blurred and the only way out is to solve the mystery of the tattoo.
by Corey Owen on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Indigo Prophecy, New York City is stunned by a series of mysterious murders, all following the same pattern: ordinary people are killing absolute strangers in public areas. Lucas Kane becomes another one of these murderers when he suddenly kills a stranger in a men’s bathroom. Hunted by police, Lucas must uncover the dark forces behind his crime before being incarcerated for life.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - E3 2005 May 19th
Taking place three years after the original PSOne game console title, gamers follow Vincent Valentine's journey as he uncovers shocking truths never revealed in Midgar. Vincent is connected to recent attacks, and he may be the only one who can save this shattered world. When the world is engulfed in darkness, his gun will toll a dreadful dirge...
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - E3 2004 May 13th
Step into the boots of a U.S. Marine and drive the Imperial Japanese Army from the Pacific in Medal of Honor Pacific Assault.
FF IV DS is a complete remake of the original 1991 SNES title (after which it appeared on the PSOne and GBA), featuring 3D graphics, redesigned characters, monsters, and cut scenes, as well as new elements, such as an "evolved" version of its active battle system.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - E3 2004 May 14th
Soldner: Secret Wars takes team based warfare to the next level with a battlefield spanning 18 million square miles featuring fully destructible terrain, you can join a team of mercenaries and engage in fierce firefights with up to 32 players.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Post - E3 2004
Soldner: Secret Wars takes team based warfare to the next level with a battlefield spanning 18 million square miles featuring fully destructible terrain, you can join a team of mercenaries and engage in fierce firefights with up to 32 players.
