by Rainier on May 4, 2006 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi unveiled part of the A-list talent that will help bring drug-lord Tony Montana's criminal empire to life in Scarface: The World Is Yours, attracting an unprecedented array of Hollywood's brightest film and television stars, as well as returning cast members from the 1983 classic film.
by Rainier on May 4, 2006 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced its upcoming videogame based on HBO's series The Sopranos. The game will evoke the atmosphere, action and conflicts that are the cornerstone of the hit show, and is backed by key members of the all-star cast who will lend their voices and likenesses, including James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano.
by Rainier on May 4, 2006 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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been a long time since we last heard from it, but today SCI announces further details for Reservoir Dogs, the game based on Quentin Tarantino’s cult classic and staying true to the original plot and chronology, this intense third-person shooter follows the progress and planning of that famed heist.
by Alicia on May 4, 2006 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining action, fighting and light RPG elements, Budokai Tenkaichi 2 will send players into a rich story mode that spans the entire Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Dragon Ball GT series.
by Rainier on May 4, 2006 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While details about Ape Escape: Million Monkeys are slim, it apparently does take place in real-world environments, such as Yokohama. Scheduled for spring 2006 release in Japan, no official announcement or release date for other territories has been announced.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 8:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NFL Head Coach, developed by EA Tiburon, is a 3D strategy sports game that challenges gamers to build and manage every aspect of a football team from the ground up, and work with all coaches in the NFL Coaches Club.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In2Games announces that it will preview Real World Golf 2 at the E3 trade show in LA. Real World Golf 2 builds upon the huge success of the first title..still using the revolutionary Gametrak system to track your swing in real-time – no joysticks, just swing the club to play!
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 6:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos and WBIE have signed a North American and European distribution agreement for Justice League Heroes, an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's latest football title, NCAA Football 07, comes loaded with new features such as Student Athlete mode and ESPN Radio, on top of the usual Dynasty Mode.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi Games announced that indie music artist Kazy and his song Choke have won the Scarface: The World Is Yours Video Game Soundtrack Talent Search. Out of more than 70,000 votes Kazy's song came out on top and will not only be featured in the game, but Kazy will also open for rock band Wolfmother at a high-profile event in Hollywood this month.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix and Buena Vista Games announced today that their PS2 exclusive action/rpg Kingdom Hearts II, has sold through more than one million units in North America, making it one of the top-selling new releases of 2006.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yakuza (known in Japan as Ryu Ga Gotoku) is a thrilling, PS2 exclusive, action-adventure game created by producer Toshihiro Nagoshi and award-winning novelist Seishu Hase, taking players deep into the world of Japan's infamous underground organization.
by Rainier on May 2, 2006 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment's next installment in the popular street racing series, Tokyo Xtreme Racer DRIFT features race real production cars on real mountain courses, during the day or night, any weather condition, and race for pride or upgrades.
by Alicia on May 2, 2006 @ 12:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny is a sequel RPG to Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana for the PS2. Atelier Iris 2 takes synthesizing to a new level, with new gameplay, features, and improved graphics. Experience an epic adventure that crosses two different worlds, and battle evil to save the world from utter destruction.
by Alicia on May 1, 2006 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eragon is an epic fantasy-adventure which centers on a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Based on the upcoming movie, Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he alone has the power to save -- or destroy -- an Empire.
by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 1:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Urban Chaos: Riot Response, previously known as Zero Tolerance, is a high velocity, first person shooter where the player confronts real terror in an American city.
by Rainier on April 28, 2006 @ 3:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's latest football title, NCAA Football 07, comes loaded with new features such as Student Athlete mode and ESPN Radio, on top of the usual Dynasty Mode.
by Rainier on April 28, 2006 @ 1:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rogue Galaxy is a fantasy-themed RPG which revolves around the game's main character, Jester Rogue. Players follow Rogue as he planet-hops around space, visiting a number of planets, each with their own unique ecosystem populated by various unusual creatures.
by Rainier on April 28, 2006 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After a four-year hiatus and a move from Atari back to its original publisher, Hasbro's Micro Machines V4 promises to bring its own hilarious brand of mini multiplayer madness.
by Rainier on April 28, 2006 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that former University of Southern California All-American running back and 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy Award winner Reggie Bush will appear on the cover of NCAA Football 07, the newest iteration of EA SPORTS best-selling college football video game franchise.
by Rainier on April 28, 2006 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Texas Hold 'em game that captures the spirit of the professional poker tour, Stacked utilizes an advanced learning artificial intelligence system that adapts to each player's style of play and a detailed tutorial mode to deliver a thrilling and realistic poker experience.
by Rainier on April 27, 2006 @ 6:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.
by Rainier on April 27, 2006 @ 5:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Tour Golf is destined to capture the player's imagination by fusing the features of real-world golf, high-end graphics, accurate animation and a unique control system.
by Rainier on April 27, 2006 @ 2:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai announced today its plans to bring their newest installment in the enormously popular Tales series, Tales of the Abyss, to the U.S. market exclusively for the PS2. The most stunning and immersive Tales game to date will set a new standard in the RPG genre.
by Rainier on April 27, 2006 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway has several alternative sports franchises but hasn't really ventured into the wrestling arena. At a recent press event, Midway revealed that it will be bringing an all-new franchise to the current and next-gen consoles. TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action, so you can expect TNA iMPACT! to be more extreme and action-packed than competing WWE titles. TNA has a few little tweaks compared to regular wrestling, such as a six-sided arena, with game modes involving a cage and race for the belt. What does all this mean? It'll have to wait until E3, when Midway promises to give more details ...