by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2005 @ 8:14 a.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 :
- Prince of Persia The Two Thrones - Launch Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2005 @ 6:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blizzard announced that the WoW v1.9 public test realms are now live, and that players can transfer characters over to the test realms and try out all the changes and additions coming in the next content patch, The Gates of Ahn'Qiraj. The highlights of this patch include new 20- and 40- player raid dungeons, linked Auction Houses in major cities, improved Battleground queues, Paladin class improvements, etc. Read more for a full list of features currently being tested ...
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2005 @ 6:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Titan Quest is an action role-playing game set in the ancient mythical worlds of Greece and Egypt. With an arsenal of more than a thousand pieces of unique and legendary equipment, players will have to overcome terrifying monsters and mythical beasts in their quest to save humankind from the Titans.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2005 @ 5:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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European publisher dtp has released a new patch for Heuristic Park's action/RPG Dungeon Lords. This update brings your German retail game to v1.4 and adds new weapons, skills, hot keys, optimizes multiplayer, as well as the usual gameplay tweaks, crash/bug fixes, etc (
thanks Patches Scrolls). Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2005 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After dealing with censorship at virtually every level of the game industry for nearly a decade, the world's most blacklisted and banned software company Running With Scissors has discovered the means by which to cure the entire world's need to go POSTAL.
by Hugh McHarg on Nov. 24, 2005 @ 1:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The first-ever Battlefield console installment will drop players into the heat of battle on the high tech frontlines, entering a new modern era of combat with more firepower and new expansive environments. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of over 30 vehicles, including tanks, helicopters and fast attack vehicles, to engage in major conflicts in some of the largest online battles.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 9:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After being released and revoked right away Firaxis has released the proper patch for Sid Meier's Civilization IV. This update brings your retail game to v1.09 and addresses some game bugs & crashes, multiplayer issues, better load times, optmizations and various game tweaks. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 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 :
- Rogue Galaxy - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 6:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software has released a demo for Quake 4 allowing you to try out Raven Software's sci-fi FPS, offering a single-player mission from the beginning of the game where you battle with Rhino Squad to clear a landing zone for the main earth forces, and also 2 multiplayer maps (The Fragging Yard, and The Fragging Yard 1v1). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 5:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fans were enthralled last night as 24-year old Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel walked off the stage $150,000 richer and carrying the title, greatest videogames player in the world, after besting all 32 finalists in a round of Painkiller matches at the 2005 Cyberathlete Professional League's (CPL) $1,000,000 World Tour Final.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 5:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take 2/Gathering no longer seems to be supporting its fantasy strategy game AoW: Shadow Magic so
the community went to work and has released a new, unofficial, patch. This patch requires v1.3 to be installed and adds 4 new maps (2 sp, 2 mp) as well as fixing several crashes, but mostly unit and balance tweaking. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 4:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. 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.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 3:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA revealed that the BFME II closed multiplayer beta test will start early December and people who pre-ordered the game will be able to join mid-December, and will run up until the game’s ship date. Details aren't finalized yet but the multiplayer beta test will include multiple factions and maps. The beta test pre-order program will start tomorrow November 24. A downloadable single-player demo featuring skirmish battles against the computer AI will be released at some point before the game ships.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 2:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 3, players will embody Captain Scott Mitchell as he commands the Ghosts and Special Forces allies equipped with the IWS in the quest to save the president of the United States, recover stolen nuclear codes and eliminate a vicious band of renegade soldiers hell-bent on unleashing catastrophe.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 1:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Developed by London-based Beautiful Game Studios (BGS), the all-new Championship Manager 2006 offers a wide range of innovative new features and is the most realistic version to date, offering the player a true taste of football management.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 12:52 p.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 Nov. 23, 2005 @ 11:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment today announced that the Star Wars Galaxies Starter Kit has shipped to retailers. The Star Wars Galaxies: Starter Kit includes both the land and space games, an exclusive X-wing or TIE fighter, and a one-month subscription to the game for new accounts.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 11:45 a.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 Nov. 23, 2005 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia The Two Thrones has gone gold. Pre-order the PS2 and Xbox versions of PoP The Two Thrones and get the official PoP trilogy soundtrack for free. The soundtrack includes music from The Sands of Time, Warrior Within, and The Two Thrones, along with a color artbook pamphlet and bonus downloads.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 9:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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F.E.A.R. is an intense first person close-quarters combat experience with rich atmosphere and an engaging, paranormal horror storyline. The F.E.A.R. SDK (Software Development Kit) allows player to create their own custom content for both single and multiplayer aspects of F.E.A.R. The long awaited Win32 & Linux dedicated server files are now also available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 9:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aspyr has released an patch for the Platinum Edition of Phenomic's RTS/RPG game SpellForce: the Order of Dawn. This patch fixes a problem that prevents the game from being launched. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco today announced that Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires, an original real-time strategy game for the NDS, has shipped to North American retail outlets. Set during the chaos of feudal Japan, the game lets players create their own army of unique units and lead them to battlefield victory using a unique and intuitive touch screen control scheme.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Meridian has released a demo for Rebelmind's RPG Space Hack, known in Europe as Maximus XV Abraham Strong: Space Mercenary. The single-player demo plays out the first three levels of the game introducing you to the world of Space Hack. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A unique mix of turn-based and role-play, Hammer & Sickle is a brand-new gaming experience. The dizzying array of tactical solutions for each situation is greatly deepened by the fully destructible environments - while an open mission structure and the non-linear story put you in complete control of the game world.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 8:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports announced today that College Hoops 2K6 for the Xbox is now available at retailers across North America, delivering the most realistic collegiate experience yet, featuring an enhanced Legacy mode, underclassmen recruiting, high school camps, virtual coaches and an unprecedented five in-game commentators.