by Rainier on April 27, 2005 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already
revealed several months ago, Nival today officially announced the English version of its tactical RPG Night Watch. Night Watch, using the Silent Storm engine, is based on material from Russian writer Lukyanenko and is situated in the not so distant future. The game will have you battle vampires, wherewolves and other creatures throughout various European cities. No specific release date is mentioned. Read more for details and screens ...
by Judy on April 27, 2005 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco today announced "Atomic Betty" for the Game Boy Advance. A mission-based game with puzzle solving elements, "Atomic Betty" features a three character control scheme that allows players to enjoy all of their favorite characters at once, utilizing their individual skills to save the universe.
by Judy on April 27, 2005 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today announced the summer launch of Atari Flashback 2.0, the follow-up to the holiday 2004 hit, the Atari Flashback Classic Game Console, which shipped more than 550,000 units to retail. Atari Flashback 2.0 will be modeled after the Atari 2600 console and heralds in the 30th anniversary of Pong.
by Rainier on April 26, 2005 @ 5:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco today announced Hellgate: London, the first original PC title from premier developer Flagship Studios. Hellgate: London is a role-playing game set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomised world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden world where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.
by Rainier on April 26, 2005 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers now have one million more reasons to anticipate the May 31 launch of Advent Rising, as Majesco today revealed the details of its Xbox Live exclusive “Race to Save Humanity” million dollar play and win contest for its highly anticipated sci-fi action video game. The contest kicks off on June 9 and offers eligible consumers who find hidden ‘A’ icons within the game a chance to win hundreds of weekly prizes and one grand prize of $1,000,000.
by Rainier on April 26, 2005 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shortly after
we revealed it last night, Disney Online officially announces that it is developing a new massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on the popular theme park attraction and franchise
Pirates of the Caribbean. The game is slated to debut in summer 2006, coinciding with the theatrical premiere of
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
by Rainier on April 26, 2005 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The unmistakable body of a Porsche 906, the goose bump provoking sound of a Ford Mustang and the sophisticated skills required of the driver of a Corvette Stingray are synonymous with the motor sports of the 60s and 70s. Equipped with the official licence of the FIA GTC '65, FIA TC '65 and FIA GTC-TC '76 respectively, this year, 10TACLE STUDIOS and developer SimBin will recreate the period of great racing adventures by introducing GT Legends.
by Rainier on April 26, 2005 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games and 3D Realms today announced Prey, a revolutionary first person shooter for PC and a next-generation console system in development at Human Head Studios, under the direct supervision of 3D Realms. Prey will be on display at ATi's booth...
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 2:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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American McGee Presents: Bad Day L.A., a third-person action/adventure game with a tongue-in-cheek comedic twist. Set in modern day Los Angeles, Bad Day L.A. combines a fantastical art style, groundbreaking collaborative gameplay elements and a heavy dose of dark satire to create a truly unforgettable experience.
by Judy on April 25, 2005 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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CDV, in partnership with developer Enigma, today announced War Leaders: Clash of Nations, previously known as
War Leaders: WWII. War Leaders will offer players a complete strategy experience, requiring gamers take on the role of diplomat, grand strategist and battlefield tactician in a war-torn WWII Europe.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft announced that it is developing Prince of Persia 3 (working title) for the PS2, the Xbox, GameCube and the PC. Scheduled for release in the second half of 2005, Prince of Persia 3 is the third volume in the award-winning Prince of Persia franchise.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TKO's Heaven VS Hell, the next generation of real-time strategy (RTS) PC gaming, will put players in command of angelic, demonic and mortal forces battling to determine the fate of humanity. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced today the launch of NBA '06, appearing exclusively this Fall for the PS2. The title introduces a number of feature firsts, including a behind-the-scenes, all- inclusive story mode and an entirely new game design where a player's talents on the court dictate their ability to manage teammates and even the crowd. NBA '06 delivers a comprehensive basketball experience, combining a unique cinematic career mode and action-packed mini-games with an all-access pass to the NBA's world off the court.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today We Love Katamari, the sequel to 2004's beloved cosmic clump-rolling game, Katamari Damacy. "We Love Katamari," available exclusively for the PS2 later this year, will feature the diminutive yet determined Prince, with an assortment of celestial cousins and the eccentric King of All Cosmos.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and Relic Entertainment today announced their latest RTS game Company of Heroes. A real-time strategy game set in World War II, Company of Heroes brings to life, in full cinematic detail, the greatest war mankind has ever known. Scheduled to release worldwide in 2006, the game will make its public debut at the E3 in May. Read more for details and the first screens ...
by Judy on April 25, 2005 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony today announced Road To Sunday, a title exclusive to the PS2. Blending on- and off-the-field action, Road To Sunday delivers a unique cinematic football experience where gamers must complete various missions, moving from setting to setting and character to character as dictated by the story.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 8:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Offering sensational value for the dollar, Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of digital entertainment content and products, today introduced its new GBA Double Game packs, a new lineup of products featuring two exciting GBA video games on a single cartridge for just $19.99. The three new Double Game packs are now available in stores.
by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CDV, in partnership with developers GSC Gameworld and Revolution of Strategy, today announced that they will be publishing American Conquest: Divided Nation, a real-time strategy game based upon events in early American history. In the game, players will take on the role of Civil War general, Texas militia leader or pirate captain.
by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today the upcoming North American release of Hello Kitty Roller Rescue exclusively for the GameCube. Developed by XPEC Entertainment, Hello Kitty Roller Rescue will enchant and delight fans of the beloved international icon in August 2005.
by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Battlefront II takes one Imperial-walker step forward with all-new space combat, playable Jedi, and never-before-seen environments straight out of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith film. Enjoy an all-new single-player experience that takes players through an epic, story-based saga where every action the player takes impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Got Game Entertainment today announced that it has reached a co-publishing agreement with Merscom to bring World War II real-time strategy game "Squad Assault: Second Wave" for PC to North American retail. The game is a significantly updated, enhanced, and expanded release of the critically-acclaimed "Squad Assault: West Front", with even more new campaigns, operations, and single mission scenarios than previously announced, for at least 100 new battles.
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 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Not much of a secret for the past year, but 2K Games today officially announced Serious Sam II, the much-anticipated return of Sam "Serious" Stone to PC and the Xbox.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom announces 'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures', an Online Action RPG scheduled for Windows in the first half of 2006. A mix of a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Now you can enter the brutal domain of the world's greatest fantasy hero.
by Rainier on April 19, 2005 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Back in 2001 Mindscape released DayDream's Ski-Doo X-Team Racing, and now that Resolution Interactive has acquired the rights, it will update the game with the latest 2006 sled models from Bombardier, update the engine and also port it to Xbox and PS2.