by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 10:42 a.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. Though few details about TC:NYC have been revealed, it will presumably have a similar moral-ambiguity system where Marcus can be either a good or a (very) bad cop.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tulga Games has been hard at work, with vast game improvements and innovations, especially relating to the powerful Dragons. For a limited time Tulga Games are extending the
free trial period from 7 to 14 days, allowing you to experience the only game in the world that lets you breathe fire, learn to fly, and become a fearsome adult Dragon. Horizons takes place in the fantasy world of Istaria and, in addition to Dragons, includes ten other unique player races, dramatic combat spells, awesome monsters, player-built cities and a compelling crafting system.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Adventure Company launched the official
Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None web site, the first ever video game based on the novel by the Queen of Crime due out this November for the PC. Mystery fans and adventure gamers can begin their investigation by visiting the website where they will find the latest information on the game, view character bios, artwork, and learn more about Agatha Christie.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ankh is a point and click adventure game in development over at German Deck 13. You play as Assil, a young Egyptian man in trouble, making his way through treacherous Cairo, avoiding evil Pharaohs, crocodiles and assassins, to lift his own death curse.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a bold step forward for the franchise, with spectacular new 3D graphics and all-new single and multiplayer content. Civilization IV will also set a new standard for user-modification, allowing gamers to create their own add-ons using the standard Python and XML scripting languages. Firaxis producer Barry Caudill tells us more about the 'Great People' feature.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blitzkrieg II is created with a new focus on fast-paced gameplay, a strategic layer and new tactical opportunities. A completely new engine takes WWII into full 3D where players can command famous aces and units, strategically plan battles in multiple theatres, choose their reinforcements and use a wide range of new unit types such as aircraft and ships.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released a new patch for Crytek's Far Cry. This Win32 update patch brings your retail version to v1.33, and fixes a server crash, resolves some cheating issues, and checks so that only 1.33 clients can connect to 1.33 servers. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Adventure Company announced today that NIBIRU: Age of Secrets, known in Europe as NIBIRU:Messenger of the Gods, has reached gold status. NIBIRU will begin shipping in North America at the end of this month.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An evolution in open world gaming, Saints Row provides an unprecedented amount of freedom to experience the game as the player sees fit. The game, based in the fictional urban surroundings of Still Water, is action adventure with its core as a third-person shooter.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Delve deeper into the film experience through alternative viewpoints designed to immerse the player into the action and truly "feel" the tension of the adventure. Unprecedented Alternating Gameplay Battle for survival on Skull Island in first-person as Jack Driscoll AND experience the staggering power of King Kong in third-person taking on massive beasts.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA today announced that, based on internal sell-in data, Battlefield 2 has sold more than 1.2M copies worldwide, bringing the overall Battlefield franchise to 7.2M.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi announced today that it has signed a 10-year licensing deal with Ludlum Entertainment to develop games based on author Robert Ludlum's spy novels Bourne and Cover One, but not the movie content, so don't expect Matt Damon to make his game debut just yet.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 2:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 2K6 continues its legacy with more control, more emotion and more detail than ever before. Puck fans take command of tape-to-tape passing, behind-the-net plays and precision give-and-go attacks. Players dominate the ice with NHL caliber goaltending, skating, checking and puck handling with the deeply enhanced animation system. Featuring all-new presentation elements, commentary and cut-scenes, NHL 2K6 is the ultimate hockey experience.
by Corey Owen on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Advent Rising is the first in an epic trilogy of action/adventure games, presented in a stunning cinematic format to deliver an unprecedented variety of game play experiences. Built on the Unreal Warfare engine, it offers precise, refined play-dynamics with action-packed adventure and style, wrapped in a visually imaginative universe.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 1:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamefactory Interactive announced today that it has acquired Zelenograd studio MiST land South and all its holdings, and also that it has named MiST land South's president Vitaly Shutov to Development Director of PC-projects of GFi company.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 1:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Histwar: Les Grognards! is a revolutionary Napoleonic strategic and tactical war game that thrusts you into the thrilling and challenging role of the Commander In Chief of one of the many powerful Napoleonic armies between the years 1805 -1814 including the mighty French, Austrian and Russians.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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First there were fourteen, and then eight, and finally only one remained. Players from all around the world, including the US, Japan, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, UK, and Sweden participated in the 2005 Yu-Gi-Oh! World Tournament Championship this past weekend in Tokyo, Japan.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GMX Media have today announced that work on its Battle of Britain 2: Wings of Victory flight simulation has been completed and the game is prepped for take off and fully loaded for its August 26th release.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2005 @ 7:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo will offer fans of the multi-million selling franchise all-new single-player and wireless multiplayer gaming missions in four different Areas of Operation (AO). Players are tasked with completing 14 unique, realistic international single-player missions, including Chile, which is a unique AO only available in the PSP release. Previously listed as fall 2005, SCEA announced today operations start November 8, 2005.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2005 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blending the best features from the first two installments with the talent, vision and ingenuity of Ubisoft's development teams, Prince of Persia 3 will enliven the franchise with a vitality - and plenty of unexpected twists - that will impress and satisfy long-time fans and newcomers alike. Ubisoft sent out a pre-canned Q&A explaining what the speed kill systems is all about ...
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2005 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today announced financial results for Q1 2006, ended June 30, 2005. Net revenue was $24.2M, down from $108.1M from Q1 2005, and net loss for the quarter was $32.8M, compared to net income of $12.1M at this time last year. The revenue drop is primarily due to the success of last year's DRIV3R (PS2/Xbox) and Atari's decision to release fewer products in order to focus on producing higher quality titles. Read more for further details ...
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2005 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari Europe today announced that it will bring Tate Interactive's action platformer Kao Challengers to the PSP this coming October. Read more for details, screens and trailer...
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2005 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ducati World Championship is a 360° view into the world of motorcycle racing allowing you to take up a career as a pilot racing in the amateur, semi professional and professional racing classes, intent on reaching the Superbike and the Grand World Championship.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2005 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar has released the promised No More Hot Coffee patch. This update brings your European/Australian, North American or German retail game to v1.01 and not only disables the controversial mod, but also adds 720p and 1080i HDTV support, as well as a few gameplay tweaks and bug fixes. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2005 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | 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.