by Judy on Oct. 14, 2004 @ 4:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Logitech today announced the Logitech Cordless Headset for the Xbox, giving Xbox enthusiasts the ability to play Xbox Live games over the Internet with complete cordless freedom -- from up to 30 feet away -- for the first time.
by Judy on Oct. 14, 2004 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos today announces the return of the legendary Commandos in the World War II first person shooter Commandos Strike Force. Developed by Pyro Studios, Commandos Strike Force will be released worldwide in spring 2005 on PS2, Xbox and PC. Read more for details and first screens!
by Judy on Oct. 13, 2004 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Games publisher Iridon Interactive has put out a call for brave adventurers to assist Billy Blade in freeing his friend and sidekick, Kong the Monkey, imprisoned in the mythical Time Crystal.
by Judy on Oct. 12, 2004 @ 8:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Techland has announced the release of its new product - Chrome: SpecForce. The game will be a futuristic tactical shooter with a plot connected to already known Chrome. Game development has been underway for some time now, but all that is known so far is that the game will be using a modernized Chrome Engine. More to follow ...
by Judy on Oct. 12, 2004 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quicksilver has updated
its website with information about an upcoming new title War Dogs, a high concept genre-breaking platoon-based tactical action game, in which players control up to 30 soldiers at a time. 'War Dogs' will feature innovative AI, solo and multiplayer support, PC and console support, and more action than ever before outside of a shooter. To be continued ...
by Judy on Oct. 12, 2004 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft and Universal Studios Consumer Products Group today announced plans to release an interactive game based on Universal Pictures’ upcoming motion picture adventure, King Kong. The game will be available worldwide on all platforms at the beginning of the holiday season in conjunction with the December 14, 2005 theatrical release of the movie.
by Judy on Oct. 8, 2004 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It is 776BC. The time of the first Olympics in Ancient Greece. The Greek city states of Athens, Sparta, Macedonia, Elis, Crete, Troy, Thebes and Carthage have gathered at Olympia. It is the last day of the historic event. The five full days of frenetic athletic activities are coming to an end. But the pinnacle of all the Olympic events is yet to commence. As one of the competitors, the expectations of thousands rest on your shoulders......
by Judy on Oct. 8, 2004 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that 'FIFA Street', developed by EA Canada, next year under the EA SPORTS BIG brand. 'FIFA Street' is a combination of arcade action blended with the culture of freestyle street football. By removing the rules from the simulation football experience, 'FIFA Street' exposes the heart of the world's beautiful game, on-the-ball flare and individual style.
by Judy on Oct. 8, 2004 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vatan is an an epic, futuristic "fairytale" set in a dark 23rd century world where mankind, after colonizing considerable parts of the galaxy, has waged war with itself and huge corporations fuel the rage by building galactic weapons of mass destruction for the republic. Read more for details and first screens ...
by Judy on Oct. 7, 2004 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA today released new information about its highly stylized launch title for the Nintendo DS System. Developed by SONICTEAM, Feel the Magic: XY/XX (also known as Kimi no Tame Nara Shineru in Japan; formerly known as Project Rub in North America) is a quirky, action-packed adventure that offers an innovative experience through new methods of play.
by Judy on Oct. 7, 2004 @ 7:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today that it is supporting the launch of the Nintendo DS with two of its cherished franchises, Mr. DRILLER Drill Spirits and Ridge Racer DS. Taking advantage of the technology the new platform has to offer, both titles will utilize dual screen support and wireless connectivity to the fullest -- providing players with the ultimate Nintendo DS gaming experience.
by Judy on Oct. 7, 2004 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo has announced that the NDS will retail for $149.99, and upon initial launch November 21st, it is expected to have 10-12 available titles, including Super Mario 64 DS, Madden, and The Urbz. Read more for details & screens for Metroid Prime, Mario Kart, Super Mario, Advance Wars etc.
by Judy on Oct. 6, 2004 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced the forthcoming European release of Duel Masters: Sempai Legends for Sony's PS one console under license from Hasbro Properties Group and following the announcement of the title for Game Boy Advance. The title will be released for PS one across Europe on 26 November 2004.
by Judy on Oct. 6, 2004 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that it will be publishing Cold Fear, the first action-horror title under the Ubisoft brand. Developed by Darkworks, the game will launch simultaneously for the PS2, Xbox and PC. Cold Fear is slated for release in March 2005. Read more for details and first screens...
by Judy on Oct. 5, 2004 @ 7:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Replay Studios, located in Hamburg/Germany, announced today that they are working on a new 3rd person action game, Survivor. Survivor will be developed for all systems, PC and consoles. The Game establishes the all new genre Reality Gaming.
by Judy on Oct. 4, 2004 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that soccer stars Andriy Shevchenko, Fernando Morientes, and Oswaldo Sanchez will serve as the North American spokesmen for FIFA Soccer 2005, scheduled for release this fall under the EA SPORTS brand. The FIFA Soccer franchise introduces Sanchez and the entire 18-team Mexican League for the first time to the game.
by Judy on Oct. 3, 2004 @ 9:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco announced two exclusive titles for the Nintendo DS system, Moonlight Fables and Nanostray. Both titles feature touch screen input, multiplayer network play and dual screen support and are scheduled for release next year.
by Judy on Oct. 3, 2004 @ 2:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Reprisal is a game that combines all of the elements of the most popular “first person shooter” (FPS) games into one package with RPG elements. Players of Reprisal will be able to experience the nail-biting action of Quake, the stealth gameplay of Thief, and the adaptive development of Deus Ex (thanks GenGamers). Read more for details and screens..
by Judy on Sept. 29, 2004 @ 4:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Independent games developer Stardev Studio, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, announced today it is developing its first game, a modern and innovative first-person shooter, Project: X (working title). The team has been developing its own in-house 3d rendering engine for the game. The game will be shown soon.
by Judy on Sept. 29, 2004 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA Europe Ltd, today announced that the highly anticipated OutRun2, developed by AM2 and Sumo Digital, will feature remixes of the classic OutRun tunes by award-winning composer Richard Jacques.
by Judy on Sept. 29, 2004 @ 2:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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VU Games announced today the lineup of titles the company will be showcasing at the World Cyber Games Championship Expo in San Francisco from October 7th through the 10th. The Expo will be open to the public and will be located at and around Polk Hall, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in Downtown San Francisco.
by Judy on Sept. 27, 2004 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Platinum is partnering with Icarus Studios to develop a massively multiplayer online game in tandem with the film. Based on a Platinum Studios graphic novel, "Atlantis" is a political sci-fi thriller about an underwater kingdom and the surface world coming to the brink of war, with both civilizations hanging in the balance. "Atlantis" was created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg and written by Scott O. Brown. It belongs to what Platinum calls the same "Macroverse," which also includes "Cowboys & Aliens," set up at Sony, and "Unique," set up at the Walt Disney Co./Touchstone.
by Judy on Sept. 27, 2004 @ 7:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online today announced PlanetSide: Aftershock, featuring PlanetSide, the original game that defined the massively-multiplayer online action genre, PlanetSide: Core Combat expansion pack, and the recently announced BattleFrame Robotics (BFRs) action pack. PlanetSide: Aftershock is expected to ship to North American retail stores on October 18, 2004.
by Judy on Sept. 27, 2004 @ 1:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCi Entertainment and Davis Panzer Productions today announced they have joined forces to develop the game rights to the classic Highlander franchise.
by Judy on Sept. 24, 2004 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft is pleased to announce that its popular PC franchise CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, based the hit CBS TV series, will soon make its console debut on the Xbox by Microsoft. A combination of Ubisoft's top selling PC titles, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: Dark Motives, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation for the Xbox offers twice the content.