by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | 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 Sylvan faction.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set within Capcom's Final Fight universe, this mission-based action game calls for players to use their street smarts and powerful fighting skills to survive the back alleys of Metro City. Classic Capcom fighting action, expansive 3D environments, and diverse gameplay await those when Final Fight: Streetwise is released this winter.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 1, 2005 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Down In Flames focuses on tactical fighter to fighter dogfight combat in World War II. The game is turn based, and the action is resolved through a unique 'action - reaction' game mechanic that allows players to experience the feel of real life aerial dogfighting with a fast paced, easy to learn system. Battlefront announced that Down in Flames is now shipping in Europe and in the USA. For all those who already pre-ordered the game, it should already be on its way!
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Loco-mania is a simulation of a train dispatcher - a very important person who has control over a large railway network with many trains in it. You control switches and train directions with the intent to get the trains through the system as fast as possible. Effectively clearing trains out of the railway system improves your score, which eventually leads to more difficult maps becoming available.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 5:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battle of Britain II "Wings of Victory" recreates the fierce and famous air battles southern England in 1940, allowing the player to either act as the supreme commander of either side, or simply click "fly" and let your generals manage the war below. GMX Media has released a new patch bringing your retail game to v2.02. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Judy on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) now draw more than 20 million players globally, and alongside the multiplayer universe is a marketplace for the virtual characters and other assets created online. Sites that enable trading of virtual goods such as powerful game characters and currency help players broker and buy status and power for cold hard cash -- just like in the real world.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The story of GTA: Liberty City Stories takes place 3 years before the events of Grand Theft Auto 3 and we find that our main character Toni Cipriani has returned from laying low for the past 4 years after taking out a rival mob boss for the Leone crime family. Having welcomed him back with open arms, the Don Salvatore Leone is putting Toni to back work under the watchful eye of Vincenzo Cilli, one of his most trusted capo’s.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Ski Racing 2006' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 8 New Screens 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. 1, 2005 @ 3:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets.
by Alicia on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Have fun with Pac-Man in a whole new way with Pac 'n Roll. This challenging and unusual platformer lets you roll your way through Pac-Land, fighting ghosts and chomping power pellets. Use power-up hats to give Pac-Man new powers, and send him rolling and leaping through loops, platforms, and streams.
by Dan Barrow on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the premise of Verne's novel, Voyage follows as a group of scientists create a space capsule with the intent of landing on the moon's surface. As scientist Michel Ardan, players are able to wander the surface of the moon and witness the explosion of plant life at dawn.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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German publisher dtp announced that Glider went gold and will be in stores October 10, 2005. No dates, or publishers, for other territories have been announced yet. You are a proud pilot of the Official Glider League, able to hold your own in difficult fights. You have never seen anything like this before -– chases, "circuit fights," and XXL battles with up to eight players. Your way to to the top leads you through sewage shafts and a big temple area from ancient times.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cold War follows the story of Matt Carter a freelance journalist who finds himself in the midst of an international conspiracy that aims to control the U.S.S.R. Using only recovered weapons and improvised gadgets, he must now evade or overcome elite Soviet forces and defeat the conspiracy before he is sent to a Siberian prison camp or killed.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.
by Judy on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 4:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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PGR 3 creates the ultimate roster of the hottest supercars in existence, introduces them to the high-definition era, and drops them into a completely new gaming world, where style rules the road. Racers define and create individually customized gameplay, and can race each other — on or offline.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 2:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Auto Assault combines vehicular combat with role-playing elements. Players explore a post-apocalyptic future in customizable cars, motorcycles, semis and even tanks. Players battle other players both in arenas and in epic race vs. race wars for control of the regions in a devastated Earth.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 2:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Walk of Game is a landmark honoring the icons and pioneers of the videogame industry. This year, The Sims has been nominated for this honor. Winners are selected based on fans' votes. Anyone who registers at
the Walk Of Game website can vote at least once a day for the entire month of October, and the final inductee will be announced in November 2005.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set atop the smoldering ruins of a fictional United States torn apart by civil war, Shattered Union is an action-packed strategy game for console and PC. Gamers will play through an exciting single player campaign to reunite the country by force, or online in one-on-one matches.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Europe announced today that will co-publish Namco's Ridge Racer 6 for Xbox 360 in PAL territories. Ridge Racer 6 on X360 comes packed with more than 130 cars and 30 circuits, the most courses in any of the series so far! For the first time ever, it will also feature online compatibility with Xbox Live offering endless hours of drifting excitement.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ensemble Studios has launched a new
community site for Age of Empires fans in order to provide an official location for AoE fans to get the latest news and share information with other players. The new site features all the latest Age news, exclusive interviews and insight into Ensemble Studios and AoE, downloadable content and patches, AoE III statistics pages, and community forums where you can chat, discuss strategies and get information from the game’s designers, artists and programmers.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty 2 is an all new epic title which delivers an unparalleled portrayal of the chaos and intensity that was World War II. CoD 2 is powered by a proprietary new engine featuring striking new visuals, advanced A.I. technology, the most realistic squad combat and explosive action in new historic campaigns.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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City of Villains will provide players with a chance to play the "bad guy" in the comic-book inspired world created by Cryptic Studios. Take on the role of super-powered villains and create your own character using thousands of power and costume options. Then battle heroes and become a true menace to society while plotting your way to world domination.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rogue Galaxy is a fantasy-themed RPG which revolves around the game's main character, Jester Rogue. Players follow Rogue as he planet-hops around space, visiting a number of planets, each with their own unique ecosystem populated by various unusual creatures.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The PS2 and Xbox editions of Activision's WWII based FPS Call of Duty 2: Big Red One will utilize DemonWare’s State Engine middleware to deliver seamless, state-of-the art, 16-player, cross-platform, multiplayer online gaming to players worldwide.