by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 4:27 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 :
- FIFA 2005 - Trailer
- Knight Rider 2 - Trailer
- Miami Vice - Trailer
- The Urbz - Trailer #5
- Project Freedom - Trailer #3
- Brothers In Arms - Trailer Pack
- Devil May Cry 3 - Trailer
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Captured, conveniently forgotten, tortured, and left for dead, MI6 agent Andrew Sterling awaits execution in a Chinese prison. The story begins when a mysterious friend from his past rescues him, setting off a chain of events that could rock the very foundations of global security and wreak chaos on a worldwide level. Just another day in paradise... Anti Social, Anti Normal, Anti Bond, Anti Hero... It's a cold, cold winter. Read more for a fresh batch of screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spyro: A Hero's Tail, developed Eurocom and scripted by Emmy Award-winning writer J. Stewart Burns, is a new 3D action platformer and will feature five fully-playable characters, brand-new Spyro breath attacks, power-ups and moves. Spyro: A Hero's Tail will be available on Gamecube, PS2, Xbox and is expected to hit retail shelves Q4 2004. Read more for new screens...
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time, Sims are living in the city where reputation (rep) is everything. Players will custom-create these new Sims, called Urbz, by customizing their unique style and building their status to become the biggest "player" in the city. Read more for some new screens or download the walkthrough trailer.
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 3:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medieval Lords takes aspiring city governors to the middle ages, combining rich city-building challenges with evolving military forces to defend against relentless attacks from neighboring enemies. A first for the genre, Medieval Lords features a full 3D engine that enables innovative new gameplay elements. The city building game genre will take on a whole new dimension when Monte Cristo Games ships "Medieval Lords: Build, Defend, Expand” in Fall 2004.
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With their heads sporting leaves, buds and flowers, the alien Pikmin might be mistaken for garden plants. But this is one hyperactive garden club. A single whistle mobilizes a multitude of Pikmin to gather treasure, fight enemies and solve puzzles. The only place these tiny, hard-working creatures can be found is in Pikmin 2, a video game made only for GameCube that launches today.
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised, Vivendi has released the demo for Evil Genius giving you a chance to try out Elixir's strategy game and plot for World Domination. The demo features a tutorial after which you can build out a small base, and build some of the advanced minion types, such as the machine-gun toting mercenary, and then ready your turf for an all-out assault (
thanks GameSpot). Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced the release of their newest World Wrestling Entertainment licensed video game, WWE Day of Reckoning exclusively for GameCube.
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 8:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developer Paradox Entertainment announced today that the upcoming Hearts of Iron – Platinum Edition has gone gold and will ship to retail stores nationwide on September 21, 2004. The game has been rated E for Everyone and has a SRP of $19.99.
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine announced today that it signed a deal with Jolt Online Gaming to operate the company's critically acclaimed Asheron's Call franchise games in Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, Jolt will hold the exclusive right to distribute, operate, and support Asheron's Call and Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings online services in Europe.
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 8:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a mystic world, the sequel to the original RPG/RTS KnightShift will be sure to bewitch your PC. Some preliminary screens and artwork for your viewing pleasure ...
ShellShock: Nam '67 depicts the true horrors of the Vietnam War for the first time in a video game. ShellShock: Nam '67 focuses on one man's experience of the most controversial war of modern times. You take on the role of a rookie soldier on his first tour of duty as he experiences the fear, chaos and atrocities of the Vietnam War.
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 2:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shocking and evil, Mortal Kombat: Deception pushes martial arts-style fighting and the Mortal Kombat franchise to new heights with an innovative fighting system, unparalleled depth and brutally intense action, lightning-fast hand-to-hand and special weapons combat, secret and returning characters, moves and combinations with new death-dealing battles and fatalities.
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time, Sims are living in the city where reputation (rep) is everything. Players will custom-create these new Sims, called Urbz, by customizing their unique style and building their status to become the biggest "player" in the city. Read more for some new screens or download the walkthrough trailer.
by Mark Crump on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trade with over 60 towns and create your own production facilities in the 17th century Caribbean. You will not only increase your trading empire, but you will also have a larger influence on the development of the New World. Trade is not everything though, as pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys.
by Eric on Aug. 30, 2004 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Galleon you journey with Rhama on his epic quest to unlock the mystery of an enchanted ship, which holds the key to amazing powers. As the story unfolds, Rhama must rely on more than just his charm and wit, fending off fiendish adversaries from mercenaries to 250 ft monsters, using swords, pistols and his martial arts skills.
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2004 @ 11:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Picking up right where the game’s story left off, Battle out of Hell includes an additional single-player chapter with 10 levels, as well as new multiplayer modes, maps and models. It will also offer an amplified arsenal of un-deadly weapons, bigger and badder bosses and the map editor Software Development Kit. Check the new screens...
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2004 @ 11:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox has released a new patch for their strategy game Crusader Kings. This update brings your retail game to v1.04 and addresses various game bugs & fixes, AI tweaks, UI improvements, scenario adjustments and plenty more. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2004 @ 10:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NIS America Inc. announced today that Phantom Brave, its role-playing game available exclusively for the PlayStation2, will ship to retailers nationwide on August 31, 2004. If you haven't yet, check out 'Phantom Brave' preview.
by Mark Crump on Aug. 29, 2004 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online and LucasArts are gearing up for their October launch of the first Star Wars Galaxies expansion pack, Jump To Lightspeed, which finally takes the online multiplayer game into space. Earlier this week Sony Online also announced that people might find their accounts lost in space because a character deletion procedure will occur just prior to launch. This week's editorial takes a look at the what's and why's ...
by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 29, 2004 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a lone vigilante whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city’s high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods normally reserved for those on the wrong side of the law.Ripped from the pages of the darkest stories in the Marvel Comics’ universe, embrace the world of The Punisher! Where justice ends, Punishment begins!
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2004 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WWII's Pacific theater was the backdrop for some of the most famous aerial battles in history. In places like Midway, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, allied fighters and bombers went head-to-head against the air power of the Japanese empire. Pacific Fighters provides the opportunity for players to experience the realistic action, intense flight combat and immersive gameplay of WWII's Pacific air war.
by Judy on Aug. 28, 2004 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Def Jam Fight For NY challenges players to step into the shoes of a ruthless street fighter battling for control of the hip-hop underground. The game features an all-new fighting engine including weapons, interactive environments, 40 characters and five unique fighting styles.
by Judy on Aug. 28, 2004 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stalingrad is a real-time strategy based on the modified Blitzkrieg engine. The game tells a story of one of the most dramatic periods of World War II and covers all major events from June 1942 till January 1943. The game consists out of two campaigns. During the first one players will lead the advancing German forces and after that will assume the role of a Soviet commander, whose aim is to liberate the city and smash the 6th Army of Wehrmacht...
by Judy on Aug. 28, 2004 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team 6 has released a demo for their helicopter action game Elite Heli Defender giving you the chance to try out the game for 60 minutes, featuring 2 missions and 1 helicopter. Read more for details, screens and download links ...
