by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Harmonix, MTV Games, and rock icons Metallica announced a deal that will see key tracks from the thrashers' catalog available as digitally-distributed game levels for Rock Band, with "Enter Sandman" shipping with the game this holiday season. The Who's "Who's Next" will be the first album available for owners to purchase, with new content planned every week following launch.
"Metallica is one of the best loved bands in the world and their albums redefined hard rock and metal. Its one of the bands we had to bring to the Rock Band experience," said Alex Rigopulos, co-founder and CEO of Harmonix. "Rock
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2005 @ 5:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Matrix Games and Playnet are pleased to announce that Battleground Europe is now available to North America for the first time via the Matrix Games Online Store as a digital download, with boxed copies to follow next week. Take control of a soldier fighting in World War II in a persistent massive multiplayer world of first-person combat with infantry, tanks, planes and ships.
by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2005 @ 6:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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LucasArts today announced its downloadable content plans for the Xbox version of Star Wars Battlefront II. Now available for free download, the newly added Assault mode on Kashyyyk adds another location for the Hero Free-For-All, a mode previously seen only when you selected Assault at Mos Eisley. In January LucasArts will release two new hero characters and 4 favorite maps from the original Battlefront, for only $4.99. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2005 @ 2:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA just announced the FREE Battlefield 2: Modern Combat Warsome Booster Pack which delivers 3 all-new maps, including new vehicles plus new character and weapon skins. As a special holiday thank you to all Battlefield fans, this pack,valued at $9.99, will be given away FREE on Xbox Live!, starting December 22, 2005.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2005 @ 4:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Reakktor Media and 10Tacle Studios are today raising the curtain to reveal the modernised game world of their action-packed MMORPG Neocron 2: Beyond Dome of York. The Evolution 2.1 Update offers numerous improvements, first and foremost a comprehensive update of the graphics engine.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2005 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that America's Army: Rise of a Soldier has shipped to retail stores for Xbox, allowing you to create a soldier and take him through the thrills and adventure of an army career. Intense single-player missions and high-adrenaline multiplayer action build the skills of your soldier and advance him through his career.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2005 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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id Software and Activision today announced the release of two all-new multiplayer maps for DOOM 3 for the Xbox. The new, exclusive levels titled Communications and Surface are readily available for download via Xbox Live and are sponsored by the newly released DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil for the Xbox.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2005 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ZOO Digital announced today additional content for the Xbox version of Alien Hominid, a fast-paced 2D side scroller where players must run, jump and shoot their way across the globe in pursuit of the alien's coveted UFO. The new content comprises of 2 packs of brand new PDA levels. The new Packs of levels, "Chicken Pack" and "Ultra Hyper load" both contain 25 new levels each.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2005 @ 4:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rag Doll Kung Fu, a game from Lionhead Entertainment lead artist Mark Healey, is available now via Steam for just $14.95. Featuring a wide collection of single and multiplayer games plus outlandish cut scenes inspired by classic Kung Fu cinema, Rag Doll Kung Fu provides one of the most creative and unique game experiences delivered in years.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grey Dog Software is pleased to announce the release of its highly anticipated wrestling simulation, Total Extreme Wrestling 2005, which is now available for digital download exclusively through Grey Dog Software.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 3:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rag Doll Kung Fu, a wild new experience from designer Mark Healey, is available now for pre-load. This adventure features a wide collection of single and multiplayer games, plus outlandish cut scenes inspired by classic Kung Fu cinema. To pre-load your copy, please visit www.steampowered.com
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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This Monday 2K Games will be releasing new downloadable content for the Xbox version of Sid Meier's Pirates! On Monday, gamers can log in to Xbox Live and download the Even the Odds pack, which adds two new actions sequences to the Even the Odds minigame, as well as several new button patterns to make it a bit harder for experienced players. Also on Monday at 5:00 PM eastern time, Microsoft will be hosting a chat with Sid Meier himself,
check here for more details.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Day of Defeat: Source is available now for
pre-load and pre-purchase.
DoD: Source leverages the Source engine's advanced features such as high-dynamic range lighting, advanced graphics, and realistic physics simulation. Anyone may pre-load the game free of charge and decide to purchase at any time. Those who pre-purchase the game before its release will save 10%.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nexuiz is a free 3D deathmatch game that is simply first person shooting reduced to the very basics with perfect weapon balancing. This 1.2.1 adds a server fix, a new CTF map, RuneMatch and Domination ,ap support, menu fixes, etc. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2005 @ 10:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games officially announces that Lock and Load: Band of Heroes is available for purchase and shipping from the Matrix Games website. Lock and Load is the first board game published by Matrix Games and can be shipped world-wide from their online store.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Halo 2 multiplayer map pack which was previously a premium download only, is now free for Xbox Live members as of today. The download is available today, August 30th at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Some members may have access to the download before this time, but everyone will have it by 5pm ET/2pm PT. If you see the maps are still premium, wait until after 5pm ET/2pm PT to download them,t he system will show them as free at this time (
thanks VE3D).
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nexuiz is a free 3D deathmatch game that is simply first person shooting reduced to the very basics with perfect weapon balancing. This 1.2 adds full CTF, Domination and Teamplay support, new Runematch mode, two new CTF maps, reduced falldamage, and the usual game tweaks and big fixes. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that new downloadable content is available on XBOX Live for owners of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. The Content Download for Splinter Cell Chaos Theory includes 2 new Coop missions that continue the Coop story and bring it to the end. The 2 missions are: Nuclear Plant, and UN Headquarters. Both new missions are playable in Split Screen, System Link and Xbox Live, both missions are playable only in Mission and Elite Mode.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2005 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games is pleased to release I of the Enemy, a real-time strategy game that takes place in the distant future. Designed and coded by military officers, I of the Enemy emphasizes a strong story and a sense of small unit rather than resource gathering. It is now available from the Matrix Games website for US $19.99 as a digital download and a game box option will be available later this week.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway & Epic Games announced today that new downloadable content for Unreal Championship 2 is available now for download via Xbox Live. Gamers who have purchased the retail game will be able to expand their gaming experience with 4 new maps and 10 new characters (+ Combos). Read more for details ...
by Rainier on July 28, 2005 @ 8:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc. proudly presents Conker: Live and Reloaded Original Soundtrack. The soundtrack album will be released on August 2nd at the suggested retail price of $15.98 to US retail outlets through Nile Rodgers' Sumthing Else Music Works label.
by Rainier on July 5, 2005 @ 12:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nexuiz is a free 3D deathmatch game that is simply first person shooting reduced to the very basics with perfect weapon balancing. Nexuiz uses such technology as curved surfaces with its detailed maps, bumpmapping, realtime shadows, 64 player support, and an advanced model format. This 1.1 adds new features include bots, new level, new gamemodes, many bug fixes and weapon balance changes, on top of the original 17 maps, 28 playable characters, and 10 music tracks.
by Rainier on June 27, 2005 @ 11:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games and Slitherine Strategies are pleased to announce that Spartan, the classic empire-building and ancient battles game, is now available for purchase as a digital download from the Matrix Games website.
'Conker: Live and Reloaded' features intense deathmatch and campaign storyline modes via Xbox Live and system link, players can compete as one of six combat specialists across multi-mission campaigns covering Old War and Future War. Also included is the critically acclaimed single-player game, "Conker's Bad Fur Day," completely recreated for the Xbox with stunning graphics and unparalleled attitude.
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