by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 4:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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War Front: Turning Point explores an alternate World War II, one in which Hitler is assassinated in the early days. This new timeline includes more than just new leadership. Players will take command of experimental weapons, prototype vehicles and units rarely seen in strategy games in an attempt to alter or secure the historical outcome of World War II.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 4:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced the formation of XDG (External Development Group), a new team charged with streamlining the company's development outsourcing needs, spearheaded by Shiraz Akmal, previously director of research and development at THQ's Heavy Iron Studios
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 2:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today proudly announces that its squadron-based flight action game Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII, has gone gold for the Xbox 360, Xbox and PC and will be releasing to U.S. stores on March 23, 2006.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 2:04 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.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 12:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While neither confirmed nor official, The Nihon Keizai Shimbun claims that tomorrow's secretive Sony conference will reveal that SCEI will delay the release of its PS3 next-generation console until early November because the copy protection technology for the Blu-ray Disc has not been finalized.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 12:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Already announced last year, Coffee break is a company life simulation with attitude. All your colleagues have different personalities and you must develop a good relationship with them all if you want to succeed in your different tasks.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 11:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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AND 1 Streetball will raise the bar for sports videos game with its revolutionary I-Ball Controls, an intuitive control system that gives you fluid and precise command over every offensive and defensive move. Not only will you do it, you will also feel it, and it will feel good.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Telltale has been moving rapidly to get Bone: The Great Cow Race game ready for release this April. The Great Cow Race is the continuation of Bone: Out from Boneville, and will feature more quirky and colorful characters, as well as a deeper story.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 11:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami announced today that Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence for the PS2 has shipped to retail stores nationwide, further evolving the tactical espionage series with the addition of online gameplay, a 3rd-person camera perspective, new gameplay modes and features as well as the inclusion of the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake games.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 10:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced that Relic Entertainment's The Outfit has shipped for the Xbox 360, combining explosive squad-based combat, the freedom of total destruction and an over-the-top attitude to bring a thrilling new gaming experience to the World War II genre.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Moto Racer series is back with Moto Racer 3 Gold Edition. The game presents a wide variety of brand new game modes, circuits, bikes and bonuses for extra challenges, thrills and life expectancy, but most importantly optimised for Windows XP.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft announced that its IL-2 combat flight simulator series is now merged into one DVD including: Il-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles, the Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters, and all the intermediary add-ons.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 9:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Irish game developer Star Cave Studios Limited announces devastation and mayhem in the form of Illumina for the PC platform! Illumina is best described as an online multiplayer semi-tactical FPS set in the year of 2046.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bejeweled developer PopCap Games has opened a studio in San Francisco, California, to complement its Dublin, Ireland and Seattle, Washington headquarters. The new studio will serve as a regional hub for PopCap's game design and development activities, tapping the wealth of software engineering and artistic talent found in the area.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Turbine is pleased to announce the first module for Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach. The Dragon's Vault module will provide players the opportunity to battle the dangerous Vault of Night that is protected by a ferocious guardian – the red dragon!
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript is a major adventure and investigation game, the first game created about the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci. It offers players the opportunity to grapple with the mysteries of the codes hidden within the works of the great Italian genius.
by Kenny Bartlett on March 14, 2006 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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AND 1 Streetball will raise the bar for sports videos game with its revolutionary I-Ball Controls, an intuitive control system that gives you fluid and precise command over every offensive and defensive move. Not only will you do it, you will also feel it, and it will feel good.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeon Runners is a fast paced, action RPG experience where you take on the role of a brave hero and explore dangerous dungeons, battle ferocious monsters, and discover unique items! Your hero can adventure alone or team with a party to hunt terrible monsters and reap fantastic rewards.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 6:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari today announced that its Hollywood-style action driving game Driver: Parallel Lines has shipped to retail stores worldwide. Driver: Parallel Lines offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience and features an unfolding storyline of double crossing and revenge.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 5:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCEA announced today the release of its PSP exclusive Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing, an action adventure role playing game served up in "bite-sized" gameplay sessions that entice players to progress through the larger story.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nival Interactive today announced it has established its global headquarters in the United States and recruited an executive management team comprised of American video game industry professionals, including Kevin Bachus, co-creator of Microsoft's Xbox, as chief executive officer. Nival plans to expand into the console and mobile games market.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCEA announced today the launch of its PSP exclusive title Daxter, taking players through the Jak and Daxter universe through the eyes of Daxter as this time around, Daxter drops his sidekick image when he finally fulfills his lifelong dream of becoming the action hero.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 5:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari today announced that development is complete on Eugen Systems' Act of War: High Treason. The expansion pack for its techno-thriller RTS Act of War: Direct Action comes loaded with new features including modern-day naval combat and mercenaries.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 5:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry Instincts Evolution will introduce players to an entirely new story, characters and game features that reflect and improve upon the critically acclaimed elements of the first title.