by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 1:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Major League Baseball 2K6 includes innovative features such as a new movement system and realistic player collisions on the infield and outfield. New broadcast elements include flashback replays, and a unique player morale system will unfold the drama like never before in a baseball video game.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 12:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After its disappointing run on the PS2, the developers are turning their back on the 3d version and going for a retro 2D look, where the franchise has all its success. Extreme Ghouls 'n Ghosts will not be a port, but an all new, original, product.
by Hugh McHarg on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 12:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Sims 2 delivers classic open-ended gameplay along with exclusive new features. Aspirational gameplay and fully customizable content will give players the most authentic Sims experience to date on console, and will allow players to make their dreams come true while avoiding their innermost fears.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2006 @ 7:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The MultiTheftAuto team released their popular Grand Theft Auto multiplayer mod, MTA: San Andreas. The initial release includes therace mod which allows up to 32 players to go heads-up in pre-made and custom user-created maps. MTA:SA includes a full-featured in-game map editor allowing users to create exciting new content by altering the GTA:SA world.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2006 @ 1:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jacked is a high speed, street bike race game, with a difference! Forget everything you thought you knew about motorbike racing games because Jacked revs up your adrenaline to 100% and delivers a powerful racing game with a punch.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2006 @ 1:28 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. 21, 2006 @ 2:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the original 60’s Bond era, From Russia With Love features movie-based missions as well as original, action-intensive sequences, a broad and deep variety of gameplay, social multiplayer experiences, gorgeous women, and classic, upgradeable weapons and gadgetry with modern mechanics.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2006 @ 12:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Titan Quest is an action role-playing game set in the ancient mythical worlds of Greece and Egypt. With an arsenal of more than a thousand pieces of unique and legendary equipment, players will have to overcome terrifying monsters and mythical beasts in their quest to save humankind from the Titans.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2006 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Things have been rather quiet since the
JoWood/Perception lovers' quarrel, but reliable sources inside Perception say that the title has been cancelled for all SKUs, and the dev team has been let go. The Aussie developer was looking for a new publisher and needed MGM's assistance, which it did not receive. Perception put a January cut-off date on the request, which is about to expire, and the cancellation is due to be officially announced next week. A petition has been started,
sign it by going here...
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2006 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While already revealed some time ago, Ubisoft's PSP exclusive spy action game Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials, which will offer a new and unique gaming experience with a storyline drawn from the series.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2006 @ 4:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In each mission of Faces of War, players will be leading a squad of 6 soldiers in a full 3D environment. Through the decisive European battles of World War II, they will be in command of Allied, Soviet and German troops. With innovative new in-game features, two battles will never be fought the same way.
by Matt Mefford on Jan. 21, 2006 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Adjust the weight and balance to win your game! The Logitech G5 Laser Mouse gives you the edge with a 2000 dpi laser engine sending out an astounding 500 USB reports per second for precision response at blinding speeds. We got our hands on the G5 mouse, loved it so much that we met up with Logitech's Sr. Product Marketing Manager Erik Charlton to ask a few questions.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 11:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Project Xenoclone is a 3rd person shooter in development at Oniric Games. In an abandoned railway complex, which hides the installations of the most important biotechnology lab in the world, all hell has broken loose. Thousands of blood-thirsty creatures lurk in the shadows and kill everyone in their path.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 11:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway Arcade Treasures: Deluxe Edition consists of 28 arcade games including all of the games from Midway Arcade Treasures 2 and Midway Arcade Treasures 3, and for the first time all three Mortal Kombat games on PC.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 11:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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ActiveXbox claims to have received confirmation from Microsoft that there will be no more backwards compatibility updates through Xbox Live allowing you to play Xbox titles on the new Xbox 360, until at least March. "This will come as a disappointment to many new Xbox 360 users, not only because the lack of new 360 titles but also any new plain Xbox titles they may like the look of (Black for example) will not work on their shiny new 360. It is no wonder less Xbox games are being sold now."
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 5:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic Riders integrates extreme sports, high-speed racing and head-to-head battles, and offers a new racing experience with Sonic. Sonic Riders is slated to ship in March 2006.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 5:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Warship Gunner 2 you will engage in deadly sub-to-sub stealth warfare, pilot classic warships and design their own fleet of destroyers, submarines, and battlecruisers. With KOEI’s strategic twist on naval action, Warship Gunner 2 lets players invest in new technologies to develop a full spectrum of artillery systems, aircraft, ship hulls, propulsion and electronics. Over 1000 vital components in all!
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 5:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo UK has today announced that 1 million units of its Nintendo DS handheld console are in the hands of gamers across the country. Many stores across the UK are continuing to report they are sold out of Nintendo DS until new stock arrives in the coming week.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 5:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing is an action/role playing game available exclusively for the PSP that brings the hidden Petpet world of Petaria to life in 3D for the first time
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 5:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Storm Eagle Studios' Distant Guns! is a ground breaking, heart-thumping debut of their all new full 3D Naval Simulation game set during the Russo-Japanese War 1904-05. Distant Guns! packs all of the essential features and utilizes Storm Eagle Studios proprietary rendering system for a totally emersive experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 2:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Loco Mania is a simulation of a train dispatcher - a very important person who has control over a large railway network with many trains in it. The player controls switches and train directions with the intent to get the trains through the system as fast as possible.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 2:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix, Inc. today announced that the Final Fantasy XI beta for Xbox 360 is available now. A fully playable disc is available only with the February 2006 issue (on stands January 17, 2006) of Official Xbox Magazine.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 2:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 2 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel. Today's article highlights the locations, and the reason why those were picked, illustrated by new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 1:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. Solve traffic and pollution problems and sustain the city resources needed to keep the peace. Spend wisely to keep your town prosperous, wealthy, contented and healthy.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 1:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Yesterday many RPG fans got disappointed when the Heroes of Might & Magic 5 open beta which was set to launch, didn't. Ubisoft wanted to "make the experience as smooth as possible for all those involved." A new day new hope it seems, as one of Ubisoft's community managers announced today that "The open beta will start this Monday at 6PM UK time."