by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Neverwinter Nights' has captured the hearts and minds of PC gamers worldwide with one of the most captivating Dungeons & Dragons® role-playing experiences to ever grace a computer screen. Based in the Forgotten Realms universe the "Neverwinter Nights Platinum Edition" will give gamers a chance to rediscover the magic, extend the experience or even explore it anew this October.
Set in Hazzard County, step into the shoes of Bo and Luke Duke as they race to win prize money in order to save the local orphanage from Boss Hogg’s latest crooked scheme. Just like the television show, The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee is filled with wild off-road action, gravity-defying stunts and adrenaline-pumping car chases.
by Nathan Mourfield on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 10:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In your return to Battle City, the millennium items are missing and it's up to you to help find them and save the world from destruction. Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction, the card-battling RPG sequel to The Sacred Cards, contains an all-new storyline with unexpected twists and turns on your quest to stop Reshef, the Dark Being from consuming the world in darkness.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 5:19 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 :
- ShellShock: Nam ’67 - Trailer #4
- Okami - Jap Trailer
- Void Wars - Trailer
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 4:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA has reached an alliance agreement with JC Entertainment Corp. in Korea to co-develop and co-publish Shenmue Online. SEGA also has an agreement with T2 Technology Holdings Inc. to allow T2 technology to handle the Chinese online game operation of Shenmue Online. The commercial launch will take place in 2005. Shenmue Online is a PC MMO Action Role-Playing Game (RPG) based on the Dreamcast Shenmue franchise. Read more for some cinematic screens...
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Presented in beautifully rendered 3D, Kohan II: Kings of War,a fantasy-based real-time strategy game, allows gamers to lay siege to enemy cities, explore fantastic realms, fight strange creatures, and build a world-spanning empire. Take 2 will be releasing detailed information on each of the races in Kohan II: Kings of War. Read more for details on all of the buildings and units for the Haroun, along with lore and general background info, straight from developer TimeGate Studios.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 4:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bobby “Scaler” Jenkins got more than he bargained for when he stumbled upon his next door neighbor’s evil plot to take over the world by stealing all the lizards and training them to become his mutant army. Bobby takes on his enemies in ways kids will only have dreamed of…by transforming into one of them. Sneaky, elusive, witty and hysterical – this unexpected hero will keep you guessing just what will happen next!
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 2:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Merscom LLC today announced an agreement with CITY Interactive to publish three of the developer's PC games in North America: Space Interceptor: Project Freedom, a space arcade combat game, Terrorist Takedown, a military arcade shooter, and WWII Fighter Pilot (previously announced), a flight arcade combat game. All games are value-priced at $19.99 USD and scheduled for Q4 2004 release.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 2:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wrath & Skeller is an action-oriented RPG experience in which players take control of a 7-foot tall barbarian weapon master and a skilled combat mage. Vicious combat, devastating spells and killer tandem attacks will make players feel like unstoppable wrecking machines. Players will experience an epic storyline as they control the brothers Wrath & Skeller on a marvelous adventure full of challenge and reward.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 2:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Packed with action, Future Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG that looks and feels like an action/platform game. Built around a highly complex turn-based battle engine, the adventure showcases a single-player Story Mode, as well as a two-player Battle Mode. Future Tactics will be released October 2004 on XBOX, PS2, Gamecube and PC. Read more for details and lots of new screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While it was already revealed a week or 2 ago, Atari has announced plans to develop "Dragonshard" a real-time strategy game based on the Dungeons & Dragons universe created by Wizards of the Coast. "Dragonshard" will be the first game set in the exciting new D&D campaign setting, Eberron, a cinematic and war-torn world of action, adventure and intrigue where fantasy meets magical technology.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari, Obsidian Entertainment and BioWare have announced plans for Neverwinter Nights 2, the sequel to BioWare Corp.'s best-selling and genre-defining role-playing game set in the popular Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms universe created by Wizards of the Coast. Atari, Inc. will publish the title.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 4:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already hinted at the past few days, but now it's official as Majesco announced today it has secured the worldwide publishing rights to Double Fine's Psychonauts. Already heralded as one of the most original titles in development, Psychonauts will be available next year for the Xbox and, previously un-announced, also the PC.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Leisure Suit Larry videogame franchise began in 1987 with The Land of the Lounge Lizards, the first of seven games in the series. Since then, the Leisure Suit Larry games have sold more than 35 millions of units worldwide and its games are considered collector items. Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude is scheduled for release on next-generation consoles and the PC in late 2004.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GarageGames announced today that they are bringing the power of Torque-created games to Xbox over the Xbox Live service, and have agreed to bring Marble Blast and other titles online via the soon to be released Xbox Live Arcade.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ESPN Videogames announced that ESPN NHL 2K5 will be available for the budget price of $19.99. ESPN NHL 2K5 will ship to retailers on August 31, 2004.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires" introduces a new stage and strategy system to the series' frenetic battlefield action. In the new system, players begin the game with a map of Ancient China, divided into 24 different regions. Players start with one region, and then choose another region to invade. Next, officers will recommend a battle strategy, and then combat begins. Victory goes to the first warrior who unifies all 24 regions under a single kingdom.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Entertainment today announced that it has licensed the worldwide rights from Atari and Hasbro to develop and publish new PC games based on the successful Avalon Hill board and video games.
by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 3, 2004 @ 8:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guilty Gear X2 # Reload revives the fighting tournament designed to find humans skilled enough to thwart the Gear threat. Take over 20 playable fighters, with 6 outrageous new characters. Use electrifying new moves and features, like Psych Burst, Faultless Defense, the all-new Burst Gauge system and more. The popular fighting franchise makes its debut on Xbox with head-to-head Xbox Live support!
by Geson Hatchett on Aug. 3, 2004 @ 8:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legends of Wrestling: SHOWDOWN is the exclusive supercard of the immortals! Battle through the annals of time clashing with the greatest grapplers to set foot in the squared circle. Create dream matches, unlock classic feuds and travel down the path of pain in the first-ever era-based career mode to see if you have what it takes to beat the icons of professional wrestling!
by Judy on Aug. 3, 2004 @ 5:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Terminator 3: The Redemption will take players for a thrill ride into the post-apocalyptic universe as they play the series’ signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Terminator 3: The Redemption will surprise players with innovative and exciting gameplay presented in a number of different styles utilizing vehicles and machines straight from the Terminator universe, pitting the Terminator against numerous ground and air-based and enemies.
by Judy on Aug. 3, 2004 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve has selected Japan-based Namco, Ltd. as its representative to distribute its already famous games, including Half-Life, Counter-Strike, and Day of Defeat, to the cyber cafe community in Japan. Namco is currently the only authorized cyber cafe reseller in Japan for Valve games.
by Judy on Aug. 3, 2004 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Due out in late 2004, Fight Club, developed by Genuine Games, is set to deliver an intense experience that will combine the characters, settings, artistic style, and story elements from the movie with a realistic fighting system that will appeal to both hardcore and casual gamers. Read more to check some new screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 3, 2004 @ 5:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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KumaWar, the revolutionary game online that allows players to experience real events from the war weeks after they occur releases its 17th online game mission, Baghdad Mahdi Army Assault. Based on an actual U.S. Army event on the night of June 29, 2004, this game online pits the 1st Cavalry Division against al- Sadr militants.
by Judy on Aug. 3, 2004 @ 5:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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KOEI today announced that 'Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires' for the PlayStation2 has gone gold. The Tactical Action game will ship to North American retailers on August 31, 2004.