by Rainier on May 17, 2006 @ 3:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today announced that a collection of classic Hasbro games will be making its way onto Nintendo DS entitled simply Monopoly, Boggle, Yahtzee, Battleship.
by Rainier on May 16, 2006 @ 11:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco today announced its inaugural Wii product, Bust-A-Move Revolution, is scheduled for early 2007.
by Rainier on May 16, 2006 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on May 16, 2006 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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eGames today announced that it has partnered with Sandlot Games to release Cake Mania in retail outlets worldwide. The game is a colorful title that has players creating a bakery from scratch, earning money to buy new equipment, and, best of all, designing customized cakes.
by Rainier on May 15, 2006 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trick Star is an extreme, futuristic racer, built around the fantastical sport of Trick Star Racing. Competitors chose from a variety of tricked-out, one-wheeled stunt bikes on which they race and perform an array of crafty tricks and maneuvers.
by Rainier on May 15, 2006 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced Storm of War: Battle of Britain, the first installment in the new Storm of War franchise from developer Maddox Games. Ubisoft and Maddox games previously collaborated on the acclaimed IL-2 Sturmovik and Pacific Fighters games.
by Rainier on May 12, 2006 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard has unveilded the much speculated on new race for its MMORPG World of Warcraft addon The Burning Crusade. Read more for details on the Draenei Race's background, or check some new screens & trailer posted a few days ago...
by Judy on May 11, 2006 @ 1:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The upcoming expansion to EVE Online—codenamed Kali—will introduce an innovative Advanced Reactive Content System (ARCS), in which the political landscape and physical borders of nation-states within the game can be altered dynamically through the collective outcome of player actions, thus directly controlling the game universe destiny and resulting storyline.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 7:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, an all new title in the GTA series set in Vice City with new missions, story and gameplay.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 7:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe has renounced the leisurely lifestyle of the retiree for a return to the video game industry. Created with Wegrzyn, Sam Suede: Undercover Exposure is an action comedy game set in a sunny, tropical locale with a story that incorporates Lowe’s incomparable sense of humor with puzzle, stealth and action gameplay elements.
by Rainier on May 10, 2006 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA today announced the long-anticipated return of Golden Axe, a fan favorite since its original release in 1989. Developed exclusively for the PS3 and the Xbox 360, Golden Axe marks the first project from the recent acquisition of San Francisco-based studio, Secret Level.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 4:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari continues to explore new worlds with the upcoming action-adventure game Arthur and the Minimoys. Directly inspired by world famous film director and writer Luc Besson's upcoming animated film of the same name, the Arthur and the Minimoys game will follow the film's storyline and feature eye-popping graphics and technical innovations.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced a new cross-platform gaming service that integrates games played on cell phones, Xbox 360 consoles and the upcoming Windows Vista operating system.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bungie announces Halo 3, the third and final game in the Halo Trilogy. Halo 3 will be released for Microsoft's Xbox 360 in 2007. Read more to download the trailer and check some screens ...
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Contrary to what was said at the Microsoft E3 briefing, Rockstar Games just announced Grand Theft Auto IV for the PS3 and Xbox 360, scheduled for release in North America on Oct 16, 2007 and in Europe on Oct 19, 2007. Microsoft's Peter Moore, however, did announce episodic content through Xbox Live.
by Judy on May 9, 2006 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today announced that Madden NFL 07 is being custom-designed for Nintendo's next-gen console, Wii. Using the console's unique remote to pass, kick, snap, throw, catch and run, players will interact with the game in an entirely new way. Boasting massive gameplay innovations inspired by the motion sensor of the remote, Madden NFL 07 maximizes the power and unique design of the game system.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 4:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games and Advanced Gaming Systems are pleased to announce that Harpoon 3 Advanced Naval Warfare, the new multiplayer addition to the Harpoon modern air and naval strategy series, is scheduled for release this quarter via digital download and game on demand from the Matrix Games online store.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA today announced its Wii exclusive Sonic Wild Fire (working title), starring the Blue dude with the ‘tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog in 1991. This intense and exciting action game takes advantage of the innovative Wii controller as Sonic combines his trademark high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!
by Judy on May 9, 2006 @ 12:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony today announced the launch of the first "Greatest Hits" for the PSP system. The initial selection includes five first-party titles – Ape Escape: On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, Twisted Metal: Head On, and WipeoutPure – that will be available for $19.99 SRP on July 25. Nearly 15 third-party games will be added to the roster in the future.
by Rainier on May 8, 2006 @ 11:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts announced an expansion pack titled Star Wars Empire at War: Forces of Corruption, allowing you, for the first time, to play not from the light or dark side, but the corrupt side.
by Judy on May 8, 2006 @ 4:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Square Enix revealed world-premiere footage of Fabula Nova Crystallis - Final Fantasy XIII. This latest project will encompass the simultaneous development of original titles for numerous platforms, including the PlayStation 3 and mobile phones. Also announced were Final Fantasy XIII Versus for the PS3 and Final Fantasy Agito XIII for mobile phones. Read more for further details ...
by Rainier on May 8, 2006 @ 3:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix announced the latest title in the Dragon Quest universe, and the first to make the jump to next-generation consoles. Unveiled at Square Enix's E3 2006 press event, Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors will be released for the Nintendo Wii.
by Judy on May 8, 2006 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Building on the success of 2005's popular World Series of Poker video game, Activision announced today that it will debut an all-new title, World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions, at the E3 Expo on May 10. The game takes high-stakes poker action to new heights with twice as many top pros, access to extensive poker tools that will help players.
by Rainier on May 8, 2006 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Eidos Interactive have signed an agreement for the North American and European distribution of Tom and Jerry Tales for NDS and GBA.
by Rainier on May 8, 2006 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tulga Games today announced the development of Dark World Online, a new modern-horror MMORPG. In Dark World Online, players choose between playing one of the three fantasy factions fighting for control in a modern-world setting.