by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 6:56 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. 26, 2006 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GTI Racing uniquely blends a realistic and highly detailed car physics simulation with the pure fun of driving. Enjoy the greatest collection of the legendary European Volkswagen Golf series cars, representing all five generations from its original heritage through to the current day. Try out the GTI, G60 and the outstanding R32!
by Alicia on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 1:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) SuperNOVA, the first arcade version to be released in North America in more than six years, uses a completely new hardware engine that has been refined to deliver vibrant 3D backgrounds, cool music videos and crisp high-resolution graphics.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 1:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EVO: Phase One will be one of the first gaming systems to ship with a standard customized liquid cooling system, CoolIT Systems Inc. has partnered with Envizions to design a state-of-the-art cooling system that will greatly enhance, EVO's overall, performance. Read more for details and specs ...
by Joe Keiser on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 12:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play is a massive compilation featuring 21 retro Midway arcade titles featuring select games from both Midway Arcade Treasures and Midway Arcade Treasures 2.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 9:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Making of Trailer
- Battle for Middle-Earth 2 - Create-A-Hero Trailer
- Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy - Behind The Scenes #1
- Saint's Row [X360] - Trailer #3
- American Conquest: Divided Nation - Trailer
- Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams [PS2] - Ohatsu Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 8:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ys: The Ark of Napishtim is a new chapter in the adventures of the red-headed hero, Adol Christin. Adol embarks on his greatest adventure yet as he explores hidden islands in the great vortex of Canaan. He battles with three magical swords imbued with elemental powers to uncover the secrets that lie in Canaan’s mysterious whirlpools.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 8:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Winning Eleven 9 shoots and scores with the renowned on-the-money controls that create the most authentic soccer experience in gaming history. Featuring real players, a large variety of licensed teams, photo-realistic graphics, and a huge variety of stadiums, gamers will be able to re-create the same excitement that surrounds the world's most popular sport.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 8:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Continuing the series’ legacy, this newest Suikoden installment will take fans on an all-new epic adventure through never-before-seen continents located within the immense and exciting Suikoden universe.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 8:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Marble Blast Ultra takes place in a futuristic 'astrolab' arena suspended high in the clouds where players compete against each other by navigating their marbles through moving platforms and dangerous hazards, while collecting rare gems and power-up enhancements, in an effort to complete each course in record time.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 7:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami today announced Steel Horizon for the PSP and NDS, offering both turn-based and real-time strategy gameplay, offering players complete control of Naval fleets outfitted with a variety of ships such as battleships, aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers and submarines, both single player and wireless multiplayer modes.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 7:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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High-performance computer manufacturer Alienware opened a new
digital download store providing quick and easy access to purchasing, downloading, and playing the latest PC games.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 7:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MGS 3: Subsistence will feature the complete smash-hit action game MGS3: Snake Eater as well as all-new game modes such as robust online multiplayer gameplay, new duel mode, different camera perspectives, a demo theater mode and the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake games.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 7:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami's Chess Battle combines intense 3D graphics and storytelling with a variety of single and multiplayer game modes for the ultimate chess experience. Players can choose to battle as one of five fully interactive 3D chess sets, including magicians, an aquatic civilization, cybernetic beings, forest-dwelling spirits and servants of chaos -- or have the option to play using a classic 3D or 2D chess set.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 6:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Gradius Collection is a compilation of five beloved Gradius titles in one unique game package. Spanning more than 20 years of exciting releases, the collection includes Gradius, Gradius II, Gradius III, Gradius IV, and the never-before-released in the United States, Gradius Gaiden.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 6:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami today announced that Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) SuperNOVA will be released to arcades nationwide. The first arcade version to be released in North America in more than six years, DDR SuperNOVA uses a completely new hardware engine that has been refined to deliver vibrant 3D backgrounds, cool music videos and crisp high-resolution graphics.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 6:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Beatmania is a revolutionary interactive DJ simulation that puts gamers at the center of the music. The first DJ simulation for the PS2, beatmania combines high-energy pulsating music with cutting-edge videos to create an unparalleled interactive audio and visual experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 6:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami today announced Konami All-In Poker for Xbox. Shuffle up and deal in this all-new title that features an intuitive interface, crisp graphics, compelling gameplay animations and single player tutorials.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 5:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons Online will provide players with the definitive online "Dungeons & Dragons" experience, complete with dramatic dungeon crawling, terrifying monster combat and challenging puzzles, character advancement and guild-based power struggles.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 5:27 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.
by Judy on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 4:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami today announced that it will take the Karoke Revolution music video game franchise to new two-steppin' extremes this March on the PS2 with the debut of the first and only country music karaoke video game on the market – CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country.
by Judy on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 1:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo of Europe has unveiled its software lineup for Q2 2006. Read more to find out what's in store for Nintendo DS, GameCube, and GBA owners.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 12:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami announced today that people who pre-order the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence will be getting a Metal Gear Saga bonus DVD with tons of additional goodies on it such as a 30 min MGS history feature produced by Hideo Kojima and directed by Ryan Payton, Kojima talking about MGS 4 on PS3, various trailers for upcoming MGS titles, all wrapped up in a foil/silver casing with cover art by Yoji Shinkawa.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 12:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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PCGamer's rumor column suggested that Capcom might be bringing RE4 to PC, which was fueled by this
online retailer list, scheduled for March 2006. Earlier today a Capcom community admin confirmed that RE4 was indeed on its way but would be a 3rd party product. So far this has only been confirmed by Capcom Europe, not North America (
thanks Petr). Capcom also recently brought
Onimusha 3 to PC through a third party, so this isn't much of a stretch.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 11:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included.