by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Evil has a new face in video games, as Majesco today announced Raze's Hell has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Available exclusively for the Xbox for a suggested retail price of $19.99, Raze's Hell is a fiendishly fun action-shooter set in a fantasy world overrun by monstrously cute creatures.
by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Bean announced today it has signed a publishing deal with Haemimont Games for the incoming Rising Kingdoms for PC. Rising Kingdoms is a Real-Time Strategy set in a fantasy world, which focuses on empire development and dynamic tactical battles. This impressive title stays true to Haemimont's long tradition of RTS and RPG type games that started with Tzar: the Burden of the Crown and Celtic Kings series – Celtic Kings: Rage of War and Nemesis of the Roman Empire a.k.a.Imperivm II.
by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 7:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sparta: Ancient Wars is only the first part of a planed Ancient Wars series. Its main goal is to deliver innovative and high quality real time strategy based on historical events and timelines, and not to feature myths or legends. Based on the historical background of Spartans' high culture, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new stunning 3D engine.
by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mystic Nights is an action-packed adventure game, where players fight against monsters called Vampires to escape from a ruined military research institute.
by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas...a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets. We had a chance for some hands-on time over at Rockstar, so read on for the juice ...
by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has released a new patch for its 3D RTS Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth. This update brings your retail game (English & German) to v1.02 and a slew of game balance fixes, and the usual bug/crash fixes (
thanks Patches Scrolls). Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 12:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
Stargate SG-1: The Alliance will be an action-based game playable in the first- or third- person perspective. Depending on the mission, there will be other tasks that have elements of team tactics, puzzle-solving and stealth. First and foremost, you will never walk alone – your team will be there to look after you, but you will also have to look after them, so it differs from most "straight" shooters. We sat down with Perception's Radek Majder to ask more details about Stargate SG-1: The Alliance.
by Paul Reith on April 21, 2005 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Get ready to race at blazing speeds and experience adrenaline-filled, anti-gravity racing action. Wipeout Pure provides intense, hovercraft racing action as players choose from five different speed classes and race relentlessly around 16 futuristic, anti-gravity racing tracks.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 11:59 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 :
- Stoked Rider - Trailer
- MoH: European Assault - Trailer
- Pariah - Trailer (2)
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 11:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Variety is reporting that Al Pacino will have to "nod" hello to his little friends, as he is allowing his likeness, but not his voice, to be used in Vivendi's upcoming Scarface video game. Pacino's voicework will be done by an "unnamed low-profile actor." Fellow Scarface actors Steven Bauer and Robert Loggia, on the other hand, are lending likeness and voice to their respective characters.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 9:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dutch Streamline Studios announce today that it is currently servicing several next-generation developments at its studio. "We've spent time refining our systems and field testing our pipeline to ensure a one-stop solution for next-generation development hurdles and the results have been superb" stated Harpp Seble, SLS CFO. Titles currently being serviced include two platform launch titles as well as developments that utilize Unreal 3 technology. Streamline Studios will be attending E3 this year and will be holding meetings with developers and publishers regarding their next-generation creative and engineering needs.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Control the fate of the galaxy in LucasArts' all new RTS game Star Wars: Empire at War. Set a few years before the events of Episode IV A New Hope, the game will let players rewrite history as well as experience the aftermath of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the creation of the Rebel Alliance, and Darth Vader's rise to power. Read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 5:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stargate SG-1: The Alliance will be an action-based game playable in the first- or third- person perspective. Depending on the mission, there will be other tasks that have elements of team tactics, puzzle-solving and stealth. First and foremost, you will never walk alone – your team will be there to look after you, but you will also have to look after them, so it differs from most "straight" shooters.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first game to reintroduce the Might & Magic universe to the public will be Heroes of Might and Magic V. Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. One of the most successful turn-based strategy* franchises, the Heroes of Might and Magic series, with its distinctive touch of RPG, is a benchmark in the Heroic Fantasy genre, with considerable commercial and critical acclaim.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Juiced immerses you in the lifestyle and culture of the real street modding scene. Starting as a new kid on the block, without a set of wheels to your name, build up your own crew of ‘driving gods’ and dominate the established street racing scene of Angel City. Earn respect by showing off you skills, race for pink slips, and eventually form a team and compete in crew races. THQ has launched
the official website with news, screens, trailers, wallpapers, and full background on all parts manufacturers featured in game. A new demo is also coming soon ...
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 1:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playboy.com today has announced its next step in delivering digital and downloadable beauties with the launch of its newest feature "PlayboyStation Portable." Playboy.com has created a sci-fi themed pictorial of the Cyber Girl of the Year 2005 Amy Sue Cooper that was photographed and formatted specifically for viewing on this device.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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One hundred years have passed since the evil Sorcerer Zarok was defeated at the Battle of Gallowmere, heroically cut down by a mortally wounded Sir Daniel Fortesque. Or at least, that's what the people were told; in fact poor Sir Dan was a bit of a coward, falling in the very first wave of arrows. Now Zarok has returned, turning day into night, and raising an undead army to conquer the land. As a side effect Dan has also been resurrected... now, he has the chance to defeat Zarok and in death become the hero he never was in life.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today that Popeye: Rush For Spinach" for the GBA has shipped to North American retail stores. "Popeye: Rush For Spinach" lets you compete in the ultimate race and features popular characters from the "Popeye" universe.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and JAKKS Pacific today announced the release of the Xbox exclusive WWE WrestleMania 21. WWE WrestleMania 21 features for the first time ever Superstar voice-over, authentic ringside commentary from SmackDown! and RAW announcers, motion-capture technology and the ability to take a created Championship Belt online to challenge others via Xbox Live.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment today announced plans for Station Exchange, the official auction site for SOE games. Station Exchange, scheduled for launch in late June, will be the official, secure way for EverQuest II subscribers to buy and sell the rights to use characters, items and coin in a player-to-player auction setting. The community has already raised questions about how SOE is going to handle item farmers or incompetent players just "buying" a high level character without either knowing to play the game, or having earned it.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco today announced that United Media has awarded Namco the interactive entertainment publishing rights to "Peanuts," the renowned comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz. The partnership allows Namco to create and publish games featuring "Peanuts" characters and properties, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Peppermint Patty, Linus and Pigpen for all current and upcoming game platforms through 2009.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has awarded Majesco Entertainment a licensing agreement for video game rights to the Warner Bros. Animation Teen Titans television series, based on DC Comics characters, airing on Cartoon Network and Kids’ WB. Developed by Artificial Mind & Movement (A2M), the exciting superhero action adventure published by Majesco and licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, is scheduled for release later this year on GBA and in 2006 for play on the Xbox, PS2, and GameCube.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Viva Media and 10tacle studios announced today that GTR: FIA GT Racing Game is ready to release in the United States and will ship to major retail locations on May 3rd, 2005. GTR is the new ultra-realistic simulation based on the FIA GT Championship racing series featuring the most exciting sport cars of the world as well as the prestigious "24 Hours of Spa" race.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Imperial Glory promises to be the most extensive strategy game ever, offering an in-depth management model along with graphically stunning real-time land and naval battles in full 3D. Choose which of the five great 19th century Empires to lead: Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia or Austro-Hungary, each with their own unique attributes. Expected in stores May 17th.
