by Rainier on June 30, 2005 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirate's Revenge is a game which focuses on true pirate determination and action, with a strong and rewarding story line. Trade elements feature as a way of restocking your ship with cannons and ammunition, or for offloading booty from your recent plundering activities. Read more for some new screens ...
by Thomas Wilde on June 30, 2005 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Snow, you become a drug kingpin who earns fame and fortune selling illegal goods across the United States. As an up and coming drug lord you can order various characters to procure, smuggle and ultimately distribute "the goods" for you. You build structures like corrupt law firms and money-laundering nightclubs to compete for greater market share against your rivals. You also will need to "take out" certain key enemies in order to protect your interests and further expand your growing drug empire.
by Rainier on June 30, 2005 @ 12:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Panzer Elite Action is a fast-paced WW2 action game that lets the player feel the power of 30 tons of steel armor around them and gives them the ability to command increasingly powerful tanks in a series of intense and dramatic battles. Zootfly sent out a pre-canned Q&A with Panzer Elite Action producer Michael Hengst.
by David Wanaselja on June 30, 2005 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NFL players are free from their real-world constraints to dominate the streets one stylin' move and one field at a time. Raise your game to the limits with up-the-wall passes, off-the-wall catches, and highlight-reel wall jukes that are sure to solidify your place as football's greatest urban legend.
by Jordan Van Nest on June 30, 2005 @ 12:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. Gamers will play as both Bruce Wayne and his alter-ego, Batman, hunting evil-doers from the shadows, using strength, intellect and an array of high tech gadgets to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 10:32 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 :
- Black & White 2 - Trailer #2
- Day of Defeat Source - Trailer (2)
- MU Online - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 10:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised, Blizzard has released the promised patch for good old Starcraft, and its expansion pack Brood War. The v1.13 patch addresses a few well-known bugs that were used to perform in-game exploits, corrects display issues with the Korean Font and makes adjustments to the Player's in-game minimap. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fans of the Left Behind Series books will soon be able to join the Tribulation Forces and participate actively in the battle of good versus evil with the launch of the real-time-strategy (RTS) title, Left Behind: Eternal Forces, the first PC game based on the blockbuster apocalyptic series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 6:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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PopCap Games, creator of such hit casual games as Bejeweled, Zuma, and Bookworm, today announced an agreement to acquire Sprout Games, developer of Feeding Frenzy, Pizza Frenzy and Iggle Pop!.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters has released a demo for Swordfish's Brian Lara International Cricket. This demo contains one Tournament mode match playable as either England, Australia or the West Indies in the ICC Champions Trophy (
thanks Gamesradar). This demo does not contain commentary as of yet, a much larger (900mb) version with full commentary is coming soon ...
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bandai Games Inc. today announced that Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam for the PS2 has shipped to retail stores. To celebrate the occasion, Bandai Games will be launching a trivia contest for the chance to win rare Gundam models, including the elite 1:24 scale Gundam RX-78-2 Hyper Hybrid model.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor, this flight combat game puts players in the middle of some of the most intense naval conflict in WWII’s Pacific Theater. Check out the new screens...
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darkwatch is an original FPS combining the Western and Horror genres to create a cinematic experience with unparalleled depth and game play variety. As half-vampire Jericho Cross, players must hunt down a powerful vampire lord whose undead minions have overrun the Wild West. The result is a stylistic premise blending western and vampire-horror milieus, and one injected with innovative concepts.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After the German version earlier today, Dreamcatcher has now released a new English patch for Heuristic Park's action/RPG Dungeon Lords. This update brings your retail game to v1.3 and finally adds the eagerly anticipated auto-map function and various gameplay tweaks and bug fixes. Read more for details and download links ...
by Judy on June 29, 2005 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Panzer Elite Action is a fast-paced WW2 action game that lets the player feel the power of 30 tons of steel armor around them and gives them the ability to command increasingly powerful tanks in a series of intense and dramatic battles.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pro Evolution Soccer 5, aka Winning Eleven 9, furthers the realism, on and off-the-ball movement and intuitive control of the best-selling football series with Producer Shingo 'Seabass' Takaska and his team at KCE Tyo Inc. implementing a host of new gameplay features and aesthetic touches as he continues his quest to deliver the most realistic football title on any format.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike will expand the gameplay with more maps, missions, and weapons. With a SRP of $29.99, this will bring an exciting new eleven mission single player campaign and expanded Xbox LIVE multiplayer content. Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike is expected in August 2005.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy role playing game publisher NIS America Inc. announced today it has shipped Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana for the PlayStation2 in North America. Atelier Iris is the first title to come to the US from the very popular strategy RPG series from Japanese developer, Gust Co. LTD. which was first launched in Japan on the PSOne in 1997.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Far Cry Instincts is a technically advanced gaming experience built from the ground up using the kind of cutting-edge technology that Far Cry fans will recognize from the PC title. Yesterday Ubisoft announced Far Cry Instincts will ship exclusively for Xbox in September 2005, and today we catch up with scriptwriter and game designer for camera and scripted events Patrick Redding talking about the "Predator" aspect of the game.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the latest forecasts from DFC Intelligence, the new video game console systems from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony are expected to increase worldwide interactive entertainment software sales from about $18 billion in 2004 to about $26 billion in 2010. The forecasts have three independent scenarios for industry growth, a best case scenario for the PS3, Revolution and Xbox 360. Under each scenario, sales for interactive entertainment software surpass the $25 billion level in 2008.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The past few days rumors have been floating around the web about a possible Battle for Middle Earth sequel, and now it seems that Gamestop is adding to the speculations with
a game listing making mention of 'Lord of the Rings: Tactics' for the PSP. Scheduled for November 1st, the action/adventure title seems to be a PSP exclusive and could be the first step into Square Enix territory who have been releasing Final Fantasy Tactics franchise in the past (
thanks EvilAvatar).
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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European publisher dtp has released a new patch for Heuristic Park's action/RPG Dungeon Lords. This update brings your German retail game to v1.3 and finally adds the eagerly anticipated auto-map function. Read more for details and download links ...
by Judy on June 29, 2005 @ 8:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced today the launch of NBA '06, in stores this fall for the PSP. Supporting up to two players, either locally via Ad Hoc Mode or nationally via Infrastructure Mode, NBA '06 for PSP offers the opportunity to play a full season with trades, free agent lists, and injuries.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CCP Games today announced "EVE Online: Cold War Edition," a new massive content upgrade to its Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game "EVE Online: Exodus." The "Cold War Edition" is scheduled to be released the first week of July, and in the tradition of CCP Games, will be provided to subscribers free of charge.
by Rainier on June 29, 2005 @ 2:07 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 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.
