by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 delivers ultra-realistic course environments, allowing gamers to experience the intensity of a championship golf tournament. With greatness comes pressure, as players are put to the test of making perfect tee shots or sinking tournament-winning putts in crunch time.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 12:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Global Star Software today announced the release of Ford Vs. Chevy for PS2 and Xbox. On back streets and dirt roads across America these factions of motorists have been competing to see which car truly rules the road. Now, the player will decide which brand will emerge victorious in America’s oldest motorist rivalry!
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While Taito Legends barely shipped in North America
last month, Empire interactive budget lable Xplosiv already announced a sequel. Taito Legends 2 will compliment the first collection and fulfill the wishes of many retro gamers dreams with 40 additional titles including Darius Gaiden, Puzzle Bobble 2, Space Invaders DX, Elevator Action Returns, Rastan 2, Qix and many others.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 12:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway Arcade Treasures: Deluxe Edition consists of 28 arcade games including all of the games from Midway Arcade Treasures 2 and Midway Arcade Treasures 3. This 4-disc compilation set will be available for the suggested budget price of $19.95.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 11:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mobile Suit: A New Dawn is a single-player turn-based RPG featuring fully customizable machines, vehicles and weapons. With an easy pick-up-and-play interface combined with an endless number of customizations and optimizations, the game is one that will appeal to both beginners and hardcore RPG fans alike. Check the freshly launched official
Mobile Suit: A New Dawn website, or read more for new screens...
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 11:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari has released an updated version of the European patch for Liquid Ent's RTS/PRG game Dragonshard This update brings your UK/French & German retail game to v1.1.24b adds balance adjustments, AI fixes, multiplayer optimizations, tutorial & sound bug fixes, adresses graphical glitches etc. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 10:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The 20th annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) is returning to the place where it developed into the annual networking and educational must-attend experience that it is today, San Jose Convention Center, on March 20-24, 2006. This year's theme will focus on “What's Next” and will seek to answer questions surrounding next-generation development, complex production and budgeting issues, strategic targeting of mass markets, and collaborations with the film industry.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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. Read more for details on the Academy faction.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 9:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Matrix Games announced the release of Ape Zone’s Starships Unlimited v3. Starships Unlimited v3 is a space exploration, colonization and conquest game where you control every aspect of your expansion across the galaxy.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 8:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A few weeks ago Ubisoft announced that it will publish Faces of War (previously known as Outfront II), a World War II squad-based, RTS game developed by Best Way, the people behind Soldiers: Heroes of World War II. Read more for additional details ..
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 8:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tourist Trophy offers players more than 80 licensed motorcycles to race in various game modes amongst more than 35 international courses. Featuring gameplay for up to two players, Tourist Trophy captures the fluid movement of man and machine like never before with game physics and graphics for an authentic true-to-life motorcycle riding simulation.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 8:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA today announced that Hugo Weaving will expand his involvement with The Lord of the Rings franchise as he assumes the role of lead voiceover talent in The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II. Additionally, concept artist John Howe of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is on board to design entirely new creatures and locations of Middle-earth.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 8:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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KOCH Media announced today that it has signed a agreement with French publisher Monte Cristo to bring its city building simulation City Life to Germany and the UK.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 8:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ, Paradox Entertainment and Conan Properties International today announced a worldwide, multi-year licensing agreement for THQ to develop interactive games based on Conan. The agreement covers development for all current and next-gen systems as well as PC, wireless and handheld platforms.
by Alanix on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 1:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wars Battlefront II takes one Imperial-walker step forward with all-new space combat, playable Jedi, and never-before-seen environments straight out of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith film. Enjoy an all-new single-player experience that takes players through an epic, story-based saga where every action the player takes impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.
by Inexhist on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 1:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resurrection of Evil picks up two years following the events of the original in a once forgotten and remote UAC research facility on Mars. Players wage a brutal war against an army of new demons and zombies including Hell's own Hunters, while utilizing incredible new weapons like the physics defying "grabber" and the return of the classic double-barreled shotgun.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GripShift combineshigh-flying stunt driving and unique puzzle-solving action in an all-out, pedal-to-the-metal racing experience. Sidhe Interactive announced today that GripShift would be released in Europe on 11 November, Australia on 17 November and New Zealand on 18 November 2005.
by David Wanaselja on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 12:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Easy to learn, hard to master! Encounter the ultimate zoo experience in Zoo Tycoon DS! Get up close and personal while collecting and caring for the world's most popular animals in a custom zoo you create! Manage your environment properly and achieve the ultimate goal of a zoo full of happy animals and customers.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2005 @ 7:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Today a federal judge put a temporary hold on the violent video game law banning sales of violent video games to minors which was to go in effect December 1, 2005. The Entertainment Software Association ands several other organizations challenged the law and Judge George Caram from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan granted a preliminary injunction stating that the state had failed to show what harm could result from selling games to minors. Instead the judge claimed stifling free speech could cause more obvious harm.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2005 @ 6:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Experience the feel and finesse of real golf on beautiful 3-D courses with True Swing Golf, featuring multiple game modes, character customization and wireless multiplayer support for up to four players with just one game card.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2005 @ 5:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A while back, Microsoft announced that the 360 would have some level of backward compatibility. Today Bungie revealed that both Halo titles will work on the Xbox 360, with no alterations, just use your old games and plop them in. The only difference will be the somewhat better quality on HDTVs due to it being widescreens and higher rez. Halo's splitscreen and Halo 2's multiplayer modes are still functional as before. Read more details over at Bungie's
Halo 2 Anniversary Special.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2005 @ 4:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Developed by Strangelite Studio, the game is based on the Starship Troopers movie in which you will take the role of an elite 'special forces' trooper in the Mobile Infantry spearheading the assault against thousands of intelligent enemy bugs, emulating the best scenes from the movie and a whole lot more! German publisher Frogster has released a new, albeit in German, demo offering the Plasma Mountains mission.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2005 @ 4:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Virtual Skipper 4 is a sailing simulation that lets you create your own tropical paradise and set sail. Marvel at the beauty of your creation and share it with friends. Race people from all over the world in online regattas, team or private races. This demo allows you to try out a few tutorials, 2 singleplayer races and several multiplayer challenges.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2005 @ 4:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom today announced two new PSP, Mega Man Powered Up and Mega Man Maverick Hunter X. The original Mega Man, originally on the NES, undergoes a complete transformation in Mega Man Powered Up. Mega Man Maverick Hunter X is a fresh remake of the original Mega Man X title that debuted on the SNES, launching a separate Mega Man storyline and a new central character named X.