by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Angels is a story about the fight for one of the many Worlds. You are the Metathron, the First Angel, messenger of Gods. The world, in which you were sent, swarms with hostile forces. Using the magical power you should clear the World and decide who will rule it.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Glennis McClellan, who was responsible for the art direction and design of girl-targeted titles for Disney's Buena Vista Games division, has left the company to join start-up publisher Republik Games, Inc. as head of production. The new company is at work on its first title: a female-centric, sexually-themed multiplayer dating game and community called Spend the Night.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment today announced the signing of the Tringo license. Developed by Kermitt Quick, Tringo combines elements of puzzle games and bingo for an amazingly addictive game that's quick to play and easy to master. The game became a huge hit within weeks of introduction on Second Life, a virtual world that encourages players to develop their own content.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2005 @ 3:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital announced today it is currently working on another racing game for the PS2. Tourist Trophy will be the real riding simulator as its subtitle implies and will try to compete with other motorcycle franchises such as the MotoGP series. TT will features fully customizable bikes from the 80s and 90s, with models from top brands such as Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki etc. While details are still slim, Tourist Trophy is scheduled for release in Japan early 2006. Read more for the first trailer...
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 7:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix today revealed that it is working on a new title in their Grandia franchise. Unlike previous installments the new product will be an MMORPG, bringing the series online for the very first time. Under development at Gung Ho Entertainment, in collaboration with Game Arts, Grandia Online is currently schedule for release on the PC, although with nextgen consoles going full out with online capabilities it might be possible that we will see console ports in the distant future.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 6:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lumines creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi has unveiled his newest PSP creation, Every Extend Extra. As with most of his other titles gameplay and music are closely intertwined and are equally important in the game experience. E3 is a mix between shoot'm up and strategy, as you have to provoke chain reactions by avoiding enemy fire. Not too many details were disclosed yet, but Every Extend Extra is expected in Japanese stores January 2006, so more will be revealed in the near future.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Outerlight are proud to announce the development of multiplayer PC title The Ship on the Source engine, scheduled for May 2006. Previously a Half-Life 1 mod project, this highly original multiplayer first-person murder game provides a unique alternative to the slew of generic death-match based games currently available.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami announced today that its latest title in the popular RPG franchise will be released in North America for PS2. Continuing the series’ legacy, this newest installment will take fans on an all-new epic adventure through never-before-seen continents located within the immense and exciting Suikoden universe.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Outsider is a gripping, high-tech thriller played out against the backdrop of a living, crowded city based on present-day Washington DC and its environs including the CIA HQ at Langley, Andrews Air Force Base and Newport News Naval Dockyard. As a CIA operative you get wrongly accused, become public enemy #1, and with a mouth-watering arsenal of technology, combat talents and weaponry you either wreak ultra-violent revenge, or crusading to clear his name.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2005 @ 6:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code is the next game in the Untold Legends series following the top- selling Brotherhood of the Blade. The Warrior's Code is an entirely new RPG, as compared to its predecessor, with an evolutionary interactive combat engine, new 3D enhanced graphics, special effects and lighting.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2005 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Field Commander is the first military turn-based strategy game for PSP offering engaging, challenging skill based warfare in a realistic military setting.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2005 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gravity Interactive is rolling out ROSE Online, a deep impact game that allows players to inhabit the star system, wage interplanetary war and rule the galaxy.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 2:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Have you ever wondered how it would feel to chase birds, flying leaves, squirrels or maybe even your opponents in the wild with a buggy rolling on four wheels? Buggy: Make, Ride, Win! offers nothing else but this on the highest level and with the most diverse way of fun. Read more for details and 50+ screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports today announced the planned release of a special World Series Edition of its critically-acclaimed Major League Baseball 2K5. Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition will be packed full of new features and extras, promising baseball fans an enhanced hardball experience.
by Judy on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Randy Peretzman, Nintendo's vice president of sales, will retire at the end of this year. After 20 years of dedicated service, Peretzman has decided to step down due to health reasons. His first project was the launch of the NES at a time when retailers had little interest in video games.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA today announced that it will publish SEGA Casino for the NDS. SEGA Casino deals out plenty of gambling action for gamers on-the-go with a casino experience that features five games, and six unlockable games.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In The Hustle: Detroit Streets you are an unknown pool player, down on luck and out of money, and you must make a name for yourself by becoming the top player in the city by racking up points and earning cash.
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2005 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA today announced Sonic Riders, developed by Sonic Team Tokyo, which integrates Extreme sports, high-speed racing and head-to-head battles, offering a new racing experience with Sonic which is unlike any before in other racing games. Sonic Riders is slated to ship in Winter 2006.
by Judy on Sept. 8, 2005 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced the street racer Juiced will make its handheld debut with Juiced: Eliminator for the PSP in Summer 2006. Juiced: Eliminator will deliver a unique gameplay experience, taking advantage of the PSP's functionality to offer never-before-seen multiplayer games and expand on the crew and pink-slip racing.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2005 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nights Of War Songs is an RTS game in false isometric view that gathers from the experience of all the most acclaimed PC RTS games of the last years, to deliver a new gaming experience. Instruments like a touch pad, dual screen, built in microphone support, and WiFi capabilities allow for such a game to be naturally developed on Nintendo DS.
by Judy on Sept. 7, 2005 @ 2:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take 2 today announced financial results for its Q3 and nine months ended July 31, 2005. Net sales and losses were up 6% and 100%, respectively, from last year. So far, net sales have increased 30%, and net income is $18.3M. Bully (PS2/Xbox) has been delayed to provide additional development time, while Civilization IV is ahead of schedule and has been scooted up into fiscal 2005. An all new IP for the X360 is mentioned, as well as extensions of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2005 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft Europe announced today that it will launch The Settlers Gold Edition on DVD at the suggested retail price of £34.99. Available on September 15th, the special DVD set will include both The Settlers Heritage of Kings and its add-on The Settlers Heritage of Kings Expansion Disk.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2005 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that MVP 06 NCAA Baseball is in development and scheduled for release in spring 2006. This new version of the MVP Baseball franchise is being produced by Electronic Arts Canada in Vancouver, B.C., and will celebrate everything that makes NCAA baseball unique -- aluminum bats, intense action, and stadiums filled with school spirit and packed with passionate fans.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2005 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Rare, Ltd announced today the Perfect Dark Zero Limited Collector's Edition for the upcoming release of the Xbox 360. In addition to two discs full of content, the sleek embossed, high-quality black metal game case contains "Hong Kong Sunrise," a special-edition comic booklet set in the "PDZ" universe which sets up the game's story, and one of nine mysterious Holographic Glyph Card collectibles.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2005 @ 1:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Don´t Angry 2, based on a classic board-game, being developed by German X-Pressive. The game will feature a unique comic 3d-graphic-look and ludicrous new game features like the new Ninja or Gladiator Teams or the new air attack. And Movies like the Terminator or the Matrix will be lampooned in the family game.