by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The follow-up to last year's smash hit female wrestling video game, Rumble Roses XX for the Xbox 360 will feature a full lineup of incredible looking wrestlers along with all-new moves, gameplay modes, tag team action and online play.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 10:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games and Firaxis Games today announced the next edition of the award-winning Railroad Tycoon franchise, Sid Meier's Railroads! for the PC.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Online multiplayer middleware developer Quazal and THQ announced today that they have signed an agreement that will see the THQ studios add Quazal's Net-Z and Rendez-Vous technologies for use in their online efforts through 2007.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 10:06 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.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Contraband made a brief announcement on its website that Abducted was sold to another developer, more details forthcoming (thanks Blues). Abducted is a unique blend of the best of science fiction, horror and adventure all rolled into one harrowing, immersive game.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 7:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Teenage Goth-Metal girl designs extreme metal racing video game based in Hell…. Earache Extreme Metal Racing will feature ten evil Earache racing teams burning a lot more than rubber through hell and other wastelands.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After two years of development Climax's Warhammer Online was cancelled after which Games Workshop granted its license to Mythic Entertainment. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMO game for PC and console set in the fantasy world of Warhammer.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 6:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MMO developers MindArk have announced today it has signed an agreement with Massive Incorporated to incorporate streaming ads in latest title Project Entropia, making it even more real life than ever before.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 5:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West America and requires a combination of both intelligent stealth and pure shooting. Fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combine with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 5:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari today announced that the world's first console massively open online racing game, Test Drive: Unlimited, will launch for the PC platform in Fall 2006, while the Xbox 360 edition is on schedule for a Summer 2006 release.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Either play the 20 mission campaign or choose to try the randomly generated missions. Emergency 4 will feature realistic physics (walls collapsing, fire spreading), simplified controls, as well as a multiplayer mode.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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An ongoing discussion in the
EA community forums regarding a stuttering issue in the PC version of Need For Speed Most Wanted concluded with the forum admin revealing there will be no more patches due to "time and resources." Although in early February the team was apparently doing some testing to investigate the issue, EA recently decided to drop all NFS Most Wanted support (
thanks ve3d). On the bright side, EA promises to do better in future releases ... really ...
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 4:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As rumored
a few weeks ago, Lionhead today announced Black & White 2: Battle of The Gods. The war between the Aztecs and the allies was over. The Aztecs, crazed with dreams of ruling the planet, had come up against the steely resolve of the stronger, cleverer Greeks. And, most importantly of all, they'd come up against the Greek god.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 4:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. For the first time ever you can rise to rule them all and with it the true destiny of Chantra is under your control...
by Geson Hatchett on March 16, 2006 @ 3:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires, the armies of the kingdom are at your command! The player's ultimate goal is to conquer the 25 regions of Ancient China and build an entire Empire using cunning diplomacy and uncompromising force. Before each battle, the player will meet with the war council to decide upon military and political policies for the kingdom;, then it's time for war.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 3:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gekido is a multiplatform fighting game previously developed and published on PSone, GBC, and GBA. This time Gekido PSP is completely rewritten, to bring some fresh air to fighting game players. Gekido will also rewrite the genre by bringing a brand new vision of fighting action games. The NAPS development team gives us some more information, new screens included...
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Add excitement to your Sims' family with this all-new collection of furniture, clothing, and décor. Decorate the home with an assortment of cool new furnishings, including upscale living room items and adventurous bedroom sets.
by Kenny Bartlett on March 16, 2006 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Getting the girl is never easy, especially when competing against 12 other rivals. The hero must not only battle his rivals but also win the affection of his love interest, and that's just the beginning of his troubles! The Rub Rabbits! offers over 35 chapters in Story Mode.
by Rainier on March 15, 2006 @ 6:32 p.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. EA's game designer John Calhoun tell us more about the cops you may encounter in the game.
by Rainier on March 15, 2006 @ 5:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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From Software's Tenchu DS will feature aprox. 60 missions in which you have to get past obstacles by using various environmental objects. Various multiplayer modes for up to 4 players will be available, and prices for objects can be negotiated amongst the players. The bottom screen will be used for inventory, map and also to perform specific combos by using the stylus.
by Rainier on March 15, 2006 @ 4:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Playlogic today announced that its in-house studio, Playlogic Game Factory, signed a first-party development agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Currently Playlogic has 11 games on 16 platforms under development, and one of the two in-house teams will develop the yet undisclosed project.
by Rainier on March 15, 2006 @ 3:07 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.
by Rainier on March 15, 2006 @ 2:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA of America today announced that its GBA exclusive sim experience. The Tower SP is now available in stores, allowing players to design, build, and manage every aspect of successfully creating a skyscraper.
by Rainier on March 15, 2006 @ 1:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Cyanide has released a new patch for its Olympic Wintersports based title WinterSports Pro 2006, aka Winter Challenge. This patch brings your English, French, Italian, Russian and German retail game to v1.03 but no details as to what it fixes are available at the moment. Read more for details and download links.
by Rainier on March 15, 2006 @ 12:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin.