by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 9:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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KievGames' Silverfall is a fantasy style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline Silverfall features large free roaming environments, 4 customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single and multiplayer (coop and PvP), ragdoll effect, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco today announced they have shipped the first NDS fishing game Super Black Bass Fishing, utilizing the portable system's signature touch screen to reel in fish, trail lures and pull in the catch.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games announced today that its PSP exclusive Me and My Katamari has shipped. Now fans of the award-winning Katamari franchise can roll-on-the-go with all of the same glorious gameplay, loveable characters and colorful graphics they've grown to adore.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Power Of Destruction is an amusing 'old style' FPS, like 'Operation Wolf', made with an advanced 3D technology and a well-groomed gameplay.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari today announced that Kao the Kangaroo Round 2, Tate Interactive's 3D platformer starring Kao the yellow kangaroo, has shipped to stores nationwide.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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AGEIA Technologies today announced that City of Villains developer Cryptic Studios plans to supercharge the game's powers and effects for players whose PCs are equipped with Physics Accelerator add-in boards powered by the AGEIA PhysX processor.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft today provided details on the new games and entertainment experiences available to gamers this coming spring. The Xbox 360 games portfolio expands this spring with new next-generation titles from leading developers and publishers that cater to every genre, age, skill level and budget.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 8:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Utopia City is set in 2091 where a parallel virtual world, based on the real life town of Postville, begins to take on a life of its own and threatens normal life as it really is. This demo lets you check out a cinematic into and the bank mission.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 5:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sierra announced today that the video game Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, based on 20th Century Fox’s upcoming family film, is available at retailers nationwide.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The MultiTheftAuto team released their popular Grand Theft Auto multiplayer mod, MTA: San Andreas. This v1.11 version makes various changes, fixes bugs and adds a bunch of new features.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 4:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Airborne is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience. This is the first game in the Medal of Honor series to be released on next generation platforms.
by Dan Barrow on March 21, 2006 @ 4:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends promises to immerses players in a unique new fantasy world embroiled in an epic war between the forces of Magic and Technology. Gamers fight through towering cities, flame-swept deserts and brutal ice plains in battles filled with mystical creatures, devastating machines and incredible acts of magic.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 4:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Futuremark has discovered that Starforce installs a driver that runs at the highest level of access on the system, which gives it low level access to the PCs hardware and any drivers and processes. This driver runs regardless of whether the game runs, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity such as attempting to copy a protected disc. If something suspicious is detected, it forces the PC to make an immediate reboot, regardless of any other applications running and whether or not the user has any unsaved work.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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From Western Europe to the Pacific, players test their air-combat skills as they experience the most famous battles of World War II. As a squadron leader, the player can fly up to 40 WWII aircraft in both single-player and multiplayer missions.
by Thomas Leaf on March 21, 2006 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In addition to tricked out new race, crash and road rage modes, Burnout Revenge takes the series' blistering speed and spectacular destruction to dizzying new heights with an all-new Revenge mode, challenging gamers to battle the clock and unleash their frustrations on rush hour traffic.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 4:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lemmings for the PSP re-creates the timeless formula of the Lemmings franchise and delivers a unique blend of nostalgic puzzle gameplay for all ages. SCEA announced today that it will release the PSP version of Team 17's Lemmings on May 23, 2006.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Independent developer GarageGames is currently at the Game Developers Conference demonstrating new versions of its latest Torque technology, such as its Shader Engine, Game Builder and level Constructor.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Ubisoft content director Erwan Le Breton tells us more about his involvement in the new game.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Acclaim and Massive Incorporated todah signed a multi-year partnership to bring multiple Acclaim titles into the Massive Network, starting with its free action-themed multiplayer online game BOTS.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 8:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fireglow team is now developing a next generation game engine (codename: Sudden Strike Next7) and the first game based on this engine, which now is officially named 'Sudden Strike III: Arms For Victory'. Fireglow plans to develop several other games based on this engine in different setups related to war conflicts.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take Command: 2nd Manassas explores the titular 1862 battle of the American Civil War, which proved to be the pivotal engagement of the Northern Virginia Campaign. Paradox has released a demo allowing you to try out two tutorials and one scenario.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 5:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Philips amBX announced that it has signed agreements with Revolution Software and Sumo Digital to use its new Ambient Intelligent technology. Philips' amBX will provide gamers with the ability to use light, colour, sound, heat and even airflow in the real world during gameplay.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 4:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar Games is working on Table Tennis for Xbox 360, developed by Rockstar San Diego, the creative house behind the Midnight Club street racing series and the Western shooter Red Dead Revolver.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Building upon Monster Hunter and Monster Hunter G (Japanese release only), which were originally released on the PS2, Monster Hunter Freedom is the ultimate package, including new missions, additional features and content adapted for the PSP system.