by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Terrorist Takedown: Conflict in Mogadishu is the second standalone expansion pack in which the player once again takes on the role of GIs fighting against terrorrism. The expansion allows you to freely roam around in Mogadishu, adds new missions, and lets you fly Little Birds and Blackhawks, and various new weapons such as M9 Beretta, M16 with M203 grenadelauncher or the M40A1 sniper rifle, all for the low price of $9.99.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released a new patch for its stealth action game Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. This update brings your game to v1.05 and only adds 2 new coop levels, Nuclear Plant and UN Headquesters, nothing else. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft has yet again released new patches for 1C Maddox's WW2 flight sim Pacific Fighters. This update brings your retail game to v4.02 (for both the standalone and merged installations) and addsa new flight model, new aircraft, new AI, new maps and plenty more. Read more for download links.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Urban Reign, players assume the role of a gritty street brawler who has been hired by one of the city's dominant gangs to protect its leader. Sony Europe announced today it has signed Urban Riegn for European distribution early 2006.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) and Entertainment Software Association (ESA) filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn the recently passed California law banning the sale or rental of violent video games to minors.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crazy Frog Racer is a high-speed, high-octane Wacky Races style game, where you can play as either The Annoying Thing or D'Ding Ding on their way to victory or take on the role of one of eight other unique playable characters and beat that Annoying Thing at his own game. Check the freshly launched
official website, or read more for screens ..
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 8:38 a.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 with an exciting single player campaign to reunite the country by force, or online in one-on-one matches. 2K Games today announced that Shattered Union is now available in retail stores in North America.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment today announced they have shipped The Bible Game for PS2 and Xbox. The Bible Game combines wholesome family fun with an engaging challenge of Biblical knowledge, and is available at retailers throughout North America. The Dove Foundation has given The Bible Game the Dove Family-Approved Seal and has rated The Bible Game "family-friendly."
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the release of Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball MAX'D (GHTP MAX'D) the intensity and innovation of the 2004 sleeper hit returns to the Xbox. With new features such as Breakout Manager and Field Editor, the franchise's continued focus on speed, tactics and teamwork separate this first person action game from the pack.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an interview on G4 id Software's Kevin Cloud announced that Nerve Software will be working with Raven Software on the development of the next Return to Castle Wolfenstein title, in particular the multiplayer aspect. Nerve previously already worked on the multiplayer part of the original Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and more recently the DOOM 3 PC expansion Resurrection of Evil.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 2:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Epic Games announced today that it has licensed OC3 Entertainment's facial animation technology FaceFX for use in Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3, making it available to all Unreal Engine 3 licensees. Epic Games will use the FaceFX product in their upcoming titles Gears of War and Unreal Tournament 2007 to create emotive characters and cinematic-quality dialogue sequences.
by Alanix on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | 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 Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men Legends II introduces the epic storyline of an uneasy alliance between the X-Men and the hated Brotherhood in a fight to reclaim Earth from Apocalypse's grasp.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You're a stunt man. You do the dirty work the pretty boys won't. Start your career as a backyard thrillseeker and climb all the way to the top of the Hollywood blockbuster A list. This demo allows you to play the game for a mere 30 minutes after which you can unlock the full game by purchasing a license key (thanks 3DGamers).
by Geson Hatchett on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 12:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Genji is a beautifully cinematic, sword-wielding Samurai adventure based on the popular Japanese legend of the same name. Acting as the historic hero Genkuro Yoshitsune or his trusted companion Benkei, the warrior monk, you set out on a mission to release the oppressed from the evil forces of the warlord Kiyomori and restore the Genji dynasty to power.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 8:28 p.m. PDT | 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. As promised Vivendi has released the first patch for its just released FPS F.E.A.R. This update brings your retail game to v1.01 and address various single and multiplayer issues. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 7:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Build your own movie studio and make films to capture the world’s imagination. Start filming in the break-neck 1920s and rewrite history as you pioneer the great cinematic advances. Be the first to introduce talkies, colour, animation or computer-generated special effects. Pick the scripts you want to shoot, design and construct the sets and hire the director, the crew and the stars.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 6:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is a MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Khaeon Games, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, Spellborn uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine. Khaeon Games is now accepting people to
join the closed beta test. A limited nummber of people will be allowed, while in Q1 2006 Khaeon plan to open up the beta/stress test for the majority of the applicants.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 17, 2005 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Most video games can be quite forgiving when it comes to matters of life and death. If a character dies at the hands of an overpowering foe or player error, no problem – just hit a button and restart. But Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, which launches today exclusively for GameCube, doesn't let players cut corners. If someone in a player's band of mercenaries dies, that's it – the character is gone for good.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Condemned: Criminal Origins allows players to experience an unnatural level of psychological tension as they use their instincts, forensic tools, and melee combat to track serial killers and bring them to justice. Gamers will play as Ethan Thomas, an FBI agent in the Serial Crimes Unit (SCU), whose pursuit of relentless serial killers leads him through detailed urban environments filled with deadly sociopaths who lurk on the periphery of humanity.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combine fully-automatic, weapon-equipped vehicles with highly detailed and interactive urban environments and you have Full Auto, the most destructive racing action ever experienced in a video game. This racer allows players to choose from a wide selection of unique vehicle designs and arm them with any combination of machine guns, cannons, and other deadly weapons.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 1:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Firaxis Games today announced the appointment of Bretton Wade as Director of Technology. He'll be responsible for directing the development of game and graphics technology that will enable the teams at Firaxis to reach new heights in delivering stunning game play experiences on next generation consoles and personal computers.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turner Broadcasting System today announced the launch of its broadband entertainment network GameTap, opening its massive vault of great video game content and original programming to gamers across the United States.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney's Chicken Little video games are now available at retail outlets across North America! The game brings the excitement of the film to life, allowing gamers to play as the key characters in an endless variety of fast paced game play.