by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2005 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Lost Crown is a scary, and thrilling, new adventure title inspired by classic ghoststories and today's modern ghosthunting techniques. The haunting works of Charles Dickens, M.R.James, Arthur Conan Doyle and E.F.Benson combine with night-vision cameras, E.V.P and other ghosthunting gadgets to bring a frightening story to gamers.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2005 @ 3:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Philips today introduced amBX, ambient experience, spotlighting a technology that will revolutionize the gameplay experience and extend the gaming world out of the screen and into the real world. amBX is a step towards a full 'sensory surround experience' and enabled games will provide gamers with the ability to use light, colour, sound, heat and even airflow in the real world during gameplay.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2005 @ 1:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Destan Entertainment is proud to inform about beginning of its new FPS development process. "Burn" enables players to fight with others in multi player mode and with bots in a single player game.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2005 @ 1:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gas Powered Games has released an updated demo for its recently released RPG Dungeon Siege 2. This demo features the same intro movies and a tutorial section up to the Elven Shrine area from the Mercenary campaign, but is now updated with all the bug fixes and patches, and more importantly, 500mb smaller. Read more for download links ...
by Matt Mefford on Nov. 7, 2005 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gun will be a GTA-style game, set in the West in the 1880s, in cities such as Dodge City and New Mexico's Las Vegas. The murderous 'Dodge City Gang' has been on a rampage and you seek revenge, hunting them down between Indians and Mexican pistoleros. Main mode of transportation is any horse you can find or steal, and of course, Gun will include high speed "horse" pursuits. We recently sat down with Neversoft's President Joel Jewett and here's the result.
by Agustin on Nov. 7, 2005 @ 1:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost in Blue is an innovative RPG takes players on a journey of survival, adventure and mystery. After a disastrous incident at sea, the young hero of the game awakens to find himself on a seemingly uninhabited island. After meeting another survivor, a 17-year old girl who has also drifted ashore, the two must work together to survive.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 3:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Mario Strikers, known in Europe as Mario Smash Football, is a five-a-side based football tournament pitting teams of classic Nintendo characters against each other. To win games players simply have to place more balls in the back of their opponent's net than the other team.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 2:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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True Crime: New York City will follow another policeman through the meticulously re-created streets of a real-life metropolitan area. However, instead of the wisecracking LAPD detective Nick Kang, gamers will now play as Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD officer.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 2:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The entire Mario gang is back for the seventh installment of the incredibly popular Mario Party franchise. Players everywhere will set their controllers to fun as they run, jump, swim and fly through more than 80 new minigames. But this party's about to get a lot bigger ... because EIGHT people will now be able to battle each other at one time.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MMORPG is reporting that codemasters has signed a publishing agreement with Turbine to bring its upcoming Dungeon & Dragons Online: Stormreach to European gamers. After cancelling its internal MMO Dragon Empire, it seems Codemasters has gotten back into the online gaming business, a few months ago it announced RF Online and now Turbine's anticipated DDO: Stormreach. An official announcement should arrive on Monday, when Codmeasters plans to open their official DDO website.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia The Two Thrones takes the best features from The Sands of Time and Warrior Within, and combines them with new gameplay elements such as a second playable character, an intuitive Speed Kill system, outdoor Babylon environment, chariot combat and more.
UPDATE: Apologies for the missing screens, fixed!
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 4:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week
Take 2's financial results revealed a substantial delay for Bethesda's RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Over the weekend PR Manager Pete Hines posted a
community update giving more insight into the reason why: "In short, the game is coming out in early 2006 because it isn't done yet. We still have things that need to be done before the game is released. So we continue to optimize, test, balance, etc. We've already gone way beyond what we did in any game previously in playtesting and balancing this game. Way beyond. But there is work that needs to be done and so development continues to go on pretty much around the clock. We will not put out a more specific date until we are certain we will be ready then. "
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 4:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Barrow Hill is a horror/thriller adventure game; told from the point of view of the player using a first person perspective. Set in mysterious Cornwall, the players will unravel many mysteries, after being stranded on the lonely road to the 'barrow'. This ancient burial site, from pre-history, sits shrouded amongst the watching trees of the hill.
by Katarani on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 4:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Putt Nutz is a fast paced, over-the-top miniature golf game that brings all the fun of miniature golf into your living room.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 4:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In King of Fighters: Maximum Impact 2, you can once again prove that you're the best fighter in the world. The game features a host of famous SNK characters with different fighting styles.
by David Wanaselja on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Indigo Prophecy, New York City is stunned by a series of mysterious murders, all following the same pattern: ordinary people are killing absolute strangers in public areas. Lucas Kane becomes another one of these murderers when he suddenly kills a stranger in a men’s bathroom. Hunted by police, Lucas must uncover the dark forces behind his crime before being incarcerated for life.
by Hugh McHarg on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Enter an all-new Evil Dead experience, as Ash finds himself arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to Sunny Meadows, an institute for the criminally insane. Though better than the madness he escaped hidden within the woods, he quickly learns the evil has only become more malevolent.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2005 @ 1:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Taxi Driver 2006 is the most aggressive taxi game so far. You have to use all of your driving skills, to survive these rides from hell.. Competitive taxi drivers will smash your car into pieces, meanwhile you are desperately trying to deliver your passenger safely to their destination.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2005 @ 1:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefield 2: Special Forces brings the intensity and excitement of its predecessors into the realm of covert ops with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems available to man.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2005 @ 1:48 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.
Neverend is a Fantasy RPG under development by Mayhem Studios (previously known for the TBS Empire of Magic) Discovering the background of Agavaen, and determining her final personality is one of the main purposes of the game, which continuously appears as the principal plot is being resolved.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2005 @ 1:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia The Two Thrones takes the best features from The Sands of Time and Warrior Within, and combines them with new gameplay elements such as a second playable character, an intuitive Speed Kill system, outdoor Babylon environment, chariot combat and more. Ubisoft answers a few quick questions about the puzzles & platforming ...
by Justin on Nov. 5, 2005 @ 1:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Reach breakneck speeds, catch huge air, and become an icon with SSX On Tour. Create a rider or skier and build a career as you progress from a slope-side wannabe to a black-diamond-dominating rockstar. Compete for medals or just tear up the massive new mountain, but make sure you look good doing it because your reputation is always on the line.
by Agustin on Nov. 5, 2005 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In MediEvil Resurrection, players follow the role of Sir Daniel Fortesque and embark on a journey to defeat the evil Sorcerer Zarok, while interacting with various characters, enemies, weapons, and mini-games that take place in the realm of Gallowmere. In addition, MediEvil Resurrection features wireless multi-player connectivity via ad-hoc mode and the first game to offer "game-sharing.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2005 @ 9:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. Solve traffic and pollution problems and sustain the city resources needed to keep the peace. Spend wisely to keep your town prosperous, wealthy, contented and healthy.