by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heuristic Park and DreamCatcher announced today that Dungeon Lords has been delayed from its original April 20th release date until mid-May. Dungeon Lords blends the depth of an epic Fantasy RPG with the flexibility of an FPS-style control system. Gamers journey through a land of ancient castles and dungeon lairs to engage in real-time tactical combat with a variety of deadly foes. It's not just about the battles though, as magic spells and hundreds of powerful weapons and artifacts play a huge role in the game.
by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project management and funding specialists Fund4Games has acquired the assets of videogames publisher Acclaim Europe, which went into administration in 2004. Two titles which were in production at Acclaim's Manchester Studio are now being completed and Fund4Games is actively seeking publishing partners for Interview With A Made Man and ATV3.
by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt is a third-person action adventure, which brings the colourful and hysterical world of the Animaniacs wonderfully to life. Players must guide the Warner brothers...and sister – Wakko, Yakko and Dot – through six levels in a quest to locate the hidden Edgar trophies. Each Animaniac has his or her own special abilities, and each must be used in order to fully explore the luscious landscapes.
by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 2:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Codemasters may not have a booth or lineup of titles at E3 , that does not mean it won't be present. Codemasters announced today that its Chairman and CEO David Darling has assigned a new multi-million dollar war chest, mainly due to a recently secured investment, to acquire and fund new gaming properties from development studios.
by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pariah focuses on a robust immersive storyline that weaves survival elements into the traditional run-and-gun style of first-person action games. Unsurprising will be the graphic marvel and fine-tuned gameplay of Pariah, a trademark gamers have come to expect from any Digital Extremes game.
by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The FBI has arrested four Chinese nationals in New York for allegedly distributing video game consoles that contain Nintendo's famous game software. With approximately 40 FBI agents, they seized more than 60,000 illegal products during five raids on April 13. The illegal products, marketed under the brand name "Power Player," contain dozens of pirated versions of popular Nintendo games like Donkey Kong, Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt.
by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 12:47 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 April 14, 2005 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today Pac’N Roll will be shipping exclusively for the Nintendo DS in Summer 2005. Taking advantage of the DS’s touch screen, the game allows players to control a spherical Pac-Man with the stylus by rolling, dashing and bouncing around the environment with unprecedented ease.
by Judy on April 14, 2005 @ 4:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Revenge lets gamers rip through rush hour traffic and lay waste to scores of rubbernecking roadhogs in an over-the-top scene of vehicular mayhem. The game is currently in development by Criterion Games for the PS2 and Xbox.
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 4:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts has released a new patch for Obsidian's Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. This patch brings your North American retail game to v1.0b, and adds Intel i915 chipset support, some new voice lines and addresses various game crashes, journal & scripting fixes, and a few other tweaks. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At New York's Central Park Zoo, a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo are best friends and stars of the show. But when one of the animals goes missing from their cage, the other three break free to look for him, only to find themselves reunited ... on a ship en route to the island of Madagascar. When their vessel capsizes off the coast, however, the friends, who have all been raised in captivity, learn first-hand what life can be like in the wild.
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 1:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A contract between video game developers and unionized actors lending their voices to video games is set to expire on Friday, and no new contract has been agreed upon, leaving open the possibility of actors on strike. The Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA are in negotiations with a group of major videogame publishers, all of which have come to rely on union talent for increasingly cinematic videogames. Since videogame revenue rivals that of the box office, SAG wants a piece of the pie, and a strike could affect actors such as Clint Eastwood, Vin Diesel, or even Marlon Brando in EA's The Godfather. Read the
full article over at Variety...
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get behind the wheel and experience the sensation of racing actual cars. As in the real world, Enthusia emphasizes pure driving skills and ensures that winning is a result of ability rather than how much money has been spent tuning a car. Maintaining a subtle balance between the power of the car and the driver’s skill, Enthusia promises to deliver the ultimate driving experience for racing fans of all abilities.
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions presents the line-up for the coming E3 in Los Angeles. With several top titles and amazing highlights like Gothic 3, Stargate SG-1: The Alliance and SpellForce 2, JoWooD provides a fascinating portfolio and exciting “first looks” into the products of 2005 / 2006.
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gearbox Software is pleased to announce a beta test program for the eagerly awaited Brothers in Arms Software Development Kit (BiA:SDK). In preparation for the global release of the BiA:SDK, Gearbox is looking for a dedicated group of testers to put the development tools and tutorials through their paces. Slots in the beta test are limited to the first 100 qualified applicants. To sign up for the beta test please read this post in the
Brothers in Arms Editing forum at Gearbox Software.
by Judy on April 14, 2005 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A designer of Microsoft's Xbox game console is teaming up with two of China's biggest electronics makers to develop a system to deliver movies and video games on demand to millions of homes worldwide by broadband Internet. Phantom anybody ?
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco today announced MotoGP4, the latest installment in the acclaimed motorcycle racing series. Featuring realistic bike physics, licensed riders and motorcycles and adrenaline-pumping multiplayer races, the game promises to be the most complete motorcycle grand prix simulation ever. MotoGP4 is planned for release exclusively on the PS2 in Q3 of 2005.
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Conker: Live and Reloaded' features intense deathmatch and campaign storyline modes via Xbox Live and system link, players can compete as one of six combat specialists across multi-mission campaigns covering Old War and Future War. Also included is the critically acclaimed single-player game, "Conker's Bad Fur Day," completely recreated for the Xbox with stunning graphics and unparalleled attitude.
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Europe 1942. These are desperate hours for Allied forces as the Nazi war machine rages across a devastated European landscape. You are US Army Lieutenant William Holt, hand-picked by William “Wild Bill” Donovan to be the first field agent of the newly formed Office of Strategic ServicesĀthe OSS. Medal of Honor European Assault makes you the driving force in the struggle to liberate Europe.
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft announced its lineup of titles for the 2005 E3, to be held May 18-20, 2005 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in LA, California. Ubisoft will showcase its titles at booth #1300 in the South Hall. Ghost Recon 3, Brothers in Arms sequel, Prince of Persia 3, and the Crimson Skies lookalike Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII are only a few of the new titles. Read more for the complete lineup...
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CDV today announced War Front, a new RTS under development by Digital Reality, previously known for D-Day, Afrika Korps, and Platoon. War Front is a fictional RTS, in the way that it allows you to play beyond the constraints of the actual end of WW2 (until 1949), and make use of several expirimental weaponary like military jet planes, Earthquake bombs and many prototypes of weapons. War Front will use an all new graphics engine allowing Digital Reality to convincingly create a fully 3D environment.
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Kirby: Canvas Curse, it's up to you to use your magic paintbrush (stylus) to guide the pink hero, stun enemies, and launch special attacks. Read more to check out the new screens ...
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment today announced that World Championship Poker: Deluxe Series has shipped for the Nintendo DS. Developed by Sensory Sweep Studios, World Championship Poker: Deluxe Series offers players the opportunity to take their poker game to the next level using the NDS system's dual screens, wireless connection and other unique capabilities.
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Galaxies: Episode III Rage of the Wookiees is the next addition to the popular online Star Wars gaming experience. Episode III Rage of the Wookiees, available to current players two full weeks before the movie launches as a digital download, adds a whole slew of content taken directly from the highly anticipated Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith movie, including the adventure planet of Kashyyyk, home to the Wookiees.
by Rainier on April 14, 2005 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since April of 1964 the Ford Mustang has sold over 8 million vehicles and has generated a strong following of enthusiasts, aftermarket manufacturers, websites, and publications - all dedicated to this iconic vehicle. "Ford Mustang" provides incredible graphics and "pick up and play" gameplay - at a value price. Drive the hottest cars from the 40 year history of the Mustang on 22 tracks in 7 U.S. cities.