by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2005 @ 6:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legend of the Dragon is a third person action game with RPG components, which features fantastic martial arts movements from the TV series. As in the series, players will find Twelve Signs of the Ancient Chinese Zodiac, each with its own temple, and each temple with its own guardian.
by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2005 @ 4:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Khaeon Games, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, Spellborn uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine. The closed beta test is currently underway, more people will be allowed to join in the coming months.
by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2005 @ 3:12 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 Katarani on Dec. 30, 2005 @ 12:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Final Fantasy IV Advance includes 18 towns and castles, dozens of magical spells and hundreds of monsters, weapons and items to help players on their quests. The game features the astounding music, challenging adventures and interesting storyline that are the hallmarks of the Final Fantasyfranchise. Additional game elements also have been added to enhance the GBA version.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2005 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced today that they have added yet another major strategy game title to their 2006 portfolio. Developed by MadMinute Games, 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.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2005 @ 6:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Got Game today announced a North American publishing deal for Scratches, an atmospheric mystery adventure game for the PC, brimming with eerie twists and terrifying surprises.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2005 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Deep in the wildest outback the best rally pilots compete on some of the most beautiful and longest tracks of the world. Races are dangerous: arriving in one piece at the end of a stage is already a victory... Choose from 30 vehicles the one that you consider to suit best to conquer the vast wilderness. And attention, with Grand Raid Offroad you will definetly be facing vastness.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2005 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Galactic Dream is a space-based strategy game in which four species are fighting for their very survival. This game brings you the shaped wings of your very galactic dreams: you will command star-ships and terrifying space monsters in real time. This v1.16 demo patch adds multiplayer support and various other tweaks...
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2005 @ 4:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ALFA: Antiterror is a turn based tactical combat simulator that lets the player control this special operations force through a four episode campaign based on the real life experiences of former ALFA members from 1984 to 2001. Unlike the previously leaked beta, this official demo features one mission where you have to get through to the post of the MIA RF army, prevent terrorists' attack the post, and minimize casualties among the staff of the army.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2005 @ 4:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Left Behind: Eternal Forces went on pre-sale at GameStop and EB Games locations. For $5 fans can reserve one of the first copies of this RTS game and receive the Sneak Peek Pack, which includes a unique bracelet, special access to key codes that assist in conquering multiple levels of game play and a DVD featuring the official trailer.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2005 @ 4:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Refuse. Home, Sweep Home! is the story about a confrontation between two groups of the toy soldiers. The genre of the game is third-person tactical shooter. The game is distinguished by the interactive 3D environment, original and brand new types of weapon, and the major feature like unusual setting: a gamer falls into small world of toys, and see all things by the "toy-eye".
by Matt Mefford on Dec. 29, 2005 @ 12:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ and Relic Entertainment take explosive World War II combat to the next generation in an all new 3rd Person Action Game. Combining intense squad-based combat and easy to use strategic gameplay elements, The Outfit takes players behind enemy lines, battling the Nazi War Machine through a variety of combat missions.
by Dan Barrow on Dec. 29, 2005 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Galactic Civilizations II takes place in the distant future, when mankind has become a space-faring civilization and must contend with other extraterrestrial powers for domination of the galaxy. The sequel is a true evolution for the series, with rethought fundamentals and exciting new changes.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2005 @ 4:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Wicked Studios' upcoming adventure game has been signed by The Adventure Company, and is scheduled for March 6, 2006 (thanks Justadventure). Keepsake will immerse you into a journey beyond compare. Assisted by a dragon afraid of heights, Lydia takes on to explore the Dragonvale Academy's empty structures in search for her best friend Celeste.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2005 @ 10:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Still no Phantom console, instead CEO and President of Infinium Labs Greg Koler has announced Infinium Labs will be launching the Phantom Lapboard in Q-2 of 2006.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2005 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Brigade E5: New Jagged Union is a tactical turn-based game. The scene of action is a small country called Palinero somewhere in the tropics. Recently a coup d'etat has happened in the country and civil war is about to break out. The main character of the game has to hire a band of mercenaries and take control of the situation.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2005 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the violent period of civil wars in Yugoslavia from 1991 to 1995, T-72: Balkans on fire! puts the player as a Russian volunteer tank commander right into the turret of some of the best tanks the Russians built the T-72B, the T-55A and the T-34-85. This pack contains 15 missions allowing you to play the original campaign battles commanding a T-55A tank (instead of the T-72B), plus two new Target Practice Range missions in a T-34/85 and T-55A.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2005 @ 3:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Japanese publisher Idea Factory revealed one of its newest projects, Spectral Force 3: Innocent Rage for the Xbox 360. Known for RPGs such as , Idea has tapped XPEC Entertainment as developer for the new next-gen title which is currently scheduled for April 2006 in Japan. No additional details are available at this point but it is safe to assume that the SF3 will make the franchise transistion from 2D to 3D. If you master the Japanese language, you can also check
the official website.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2005 @ 3:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Omega Project is a CRPG set in the extreme distant future of earth in development under DarkEdge Studios. Even though many CRPG’s are looked down upon by the usual P-n-P role players out there, due to most CRPG games having the main focus set on beefing up the main character and ultimately losing the whole point of roleplaying, TOP will be adding much more role playing aspects to hopefully please both sides (
thanks RPGDot).
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2005 @ 2:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In a recent newsletter Gas Powered Games' Chris Taylor revealed that they are working on an expansion pack for their action/RPG Dungeon Siege II, "Oh, and we'll be announcing the release date for the DS2 Expansion Pack as well." More details will be announced soon ...
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2005 @ 12:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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You are Sergeant First-Class Jack Kellar, seasoned veteran of the US military and a leader of a BLACK ops team. Your squad have been sent into the heart of Eastern Europe on a dangerous mission, drawn in to the midst of a relentless combat zone to bring in a traitor.
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2005 @ 10:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Total College Basketball offers sports management fans a fresh look at college hoops with its accurate simulation engine, in-depth recruiting, engaging interface and excellent balance of statistical detail and complete game immersion. This demo allows you to try out the entire game and continuously repeat the complete first season.
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2005 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques.
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2005 @ 8:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When
in October Eidos revealed its FPS Zero Tolerance: City Under Fire it seemed to be a new product, but then as it turned out it was in fact the now defunct Argonaut Games' Roll Call. On
Nov. 18 2005 we reported that Eidos was getting sued for Copyright Infringement in North America and had to explain its case before the U.S. Patent Office as Zero Tolerance was a 1994 Megadrive game with that same name, from developer Technopop. As a result Zero Tolerance is now known as Urban Chaos : Riot Response.
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2005 @ 3:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Mourning is a persistent online world project set in turbulent medieval times focusing on player vs player strife and territorial conquest with many unique ideas and features. Age of Mourning plunges players into a beautifully detailed online world to explore, which includes underground caverns, woodlands, mountain ranges, forests, ice lands, wastelands, cities and towns.