by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 4:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ironclad Games today unveiled its flagship real-time space strategy title, Sins of a Solar Empire. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heart of Empire: Rome leads the player through 14 huge missions as they actually build & control ancient Rome in glorious real-time 3D. From simple beginnings, they must quickly build housing for their growing population; start to meet their increasing desires for food, goods and entertainment.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tomb Raider: Legend revives the athletic, intelligent and entertaining adventurer who won the hearts and minds of gamers worldwide. Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment, allows gamers to experience tomb raiding as never before.
by Eric on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 2:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an action/adventure title driven by both intense single and multi-player action. Similar to the recently released Mortal Kombat: Deception, background interactions (i.e., acid pits, living trees, spiked ceilings, etc.), multiple new fatalities, and action-based puzzles will also play an important role in the player’s quest for an “outstanding” victory.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami of Europe has announced it is to enter the football management genre, with the launch of Pro Evolution Soccer Management (working title) on PS2, a spin-off title that enjoys compatibility with the hugely successful Pro Evolution Soccer 5.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The game is set in feudal Japan, during the Sengoku period where numerous warlords and heroic individuals are struggling to unify the country. When the political power of the Ashikaga Shogunate collapsed in the succession dispute of 1467, the island of Japan erupted in a series of major wars. This era in history became known as the as the Sengoku or "warring states" period.
by Alanix on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Day of Defeat is a World War II multiplayer first-person action game that pits players in Axis vs. Allies battles in Western Europe at the height of the war in 1944, remade using Half-Life 2's Source engine. Players enlist as snipers, infantrymen, machine gunners, riflemen and sergeants, and then hit the frontlines running using authentic weaponry.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 11:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar will allow players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth. Gamers will experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's world-renowned fantasy realm where they can establish their unique reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 11:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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eGames today announced that it had entered into an agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Cinemaware, previouysly known for titles such as Defender of the Crown, Lords of the rising Sun, or Wings.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 11:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft revealed that it will be releasing a demo for Peter Jackson's King Kong on Friday at 8AM PST. The demo including two levels, one where you play as Jack, armed with a tommy gun, in FPS mode, and the second mission you get to fight as King Kong, in 3rd person perspective, vs. three T-Rexes. Of course we will have the demo available on our filerserver network, so stay tuned.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 5:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. Oblivion is another leap forward in role-playing with its combination of freeform gameplay and cutting-edge graphics.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 5:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- F.E.A.R. - Multiplayer Trailer #2
- Mass Effect - X05 Trailer
- Cold War - Trailer #8
- F.E.A.R. - Panics Machinima Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G and Downhill - you've got to master all disciplines to win the great crystal trophy at the end of the season. It's your turn to earn the world's attention! The mountains are waiting for you, the speed is amazing - and the race feeling incredible!
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 6, 2005 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grey Dog Software is pleased to announce the release of its highly anticipated wrestling simulation, Total Extreme Wrestling 2005, which is now available for digital download exclusively through Grey Dog Software.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 2:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA of America. today announced the release of its PSP exclusive Virtua Tennis: World Tour. Intense multiplayer action enhances the addictive, fast-paced gameplay of Virtua Tennis: World Tour, which players can now take with them wherever they go.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco and developer Planet Moon Studios today announced a deal with Roadrunner Records and several top heavy metal bands, including Slipknot, Fear Factory, Chimaira, Trivium, Ill Nino, and The Agony Scene to provide licensed music for the in-game soundtrack for Infected, scheduled for release on PSP in November.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 12:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Seven Kingdoms: Conquest offers strategy fans the choice to play as human or demon in epic battles spanning 6,000 years on Earth. Starting in ancient Egypt in 3000 B.C. and ending in a final battle on a futuristic Earth, players will have to have their fingers on the pulse of their civilization as the two races clash every 1,000 years.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GarageGames is pleased to announce an agreement with Microsoft to deliver an exclusive Xbox Live Arcade title for Xbox 360, Marble Blast Ultra.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Australia's High Court ruled unanimously Thursday that modifying Sony PlayStation consoles so that they can play cheaper overseas versions of the company's games does not violate Australian copyright laws.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi, also known as DBZ: Sparking!, is the only game to combine fighting and flying in wide open, destructible 3D environments. In the air, on the ground or under water, DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi gives players the ability to battle with unprecedented power and freedom.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last month Shrapnel Games announced that the latest ProSIM title, The Star and the Crescent, had gone gold and was entering production and would soon start to ship. Unfortunately due to a minor problem with CD production the title will not ship within the timeframe originally planned, currently Shrapnel Games is looking to start shipping this title on October 17, 2005.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LMA Manager 2006 is a thorough evolution for the genre-leading series. Utilising a new game and database engine, a Transfer Market system with greater depth enabling more complex contract negotiations, and a detailed 3D match section, it's set to be the most powerful edition in the series.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday's going gold announcement did not reveal any specific release date, but today Activision revealed that The Movies will premiere at retail outlets nationwide on Tuesday, November 8. The Movies allows gamers to become Hollywood players by creating unique movies and releasing them from the studios they build, starring the actors they discover and develop.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tycoon City: New York, players become moguls by constructing and customizing hundreds of businesses and famous landmarks anywhere and anyway they want in a bustling simulation of New York City. Players must create and improve their businesses to outclass the competition, and become rich and famous in New York City.
