by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2006 @ 4:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Contrary to what was
indicated last week, it seems "Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, along with their partner, Microsoft, have mutually agreed to postpone making a feature film based on the Halo video game universe until we can fulfill the promise we made to millions of Halo fans throughout the world that we would settle for no less than bringing a first class film to the big screen."
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2006 @ 10:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Need For Speed Carbon [ALL] - Trailer (3)
- Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 - Fall Update Trailer
- Spectrobes [NDS] - Webisode #2
- Dungeons & Dragons Tactics [PSP] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2006 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Perfect Dark Zero Platinum Hits Edition will feature six additional multiplayer maps, including four that are currently available only on Xbox Live Marketplace, and two brand new ones, Facility and Ruin map remakes from the original Perfect Dark, in one convenient package.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2006 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Click&Buy has signed an agreement with Acclaim to provide a payment system for Acclaim's virtual wallet. Through the virtual wallet, Acclaim users can buy Acclaim Coins; thereby using those coins for all games, including the latest games in Beta mode and MMORPG games.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2006 @ 6:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rogue Warrior, developed by Zombie Studios, is a story-driven tactical FPS putting you in the boots of a Navy SEAL who leads a team behind enemy lines in North Korea on a covert mission to assess the threat posed by the country's nuclear arsenal.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2006 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fasten your seatbelt and be prepared for the race of your life as Formula One 06 brings players a brand new gaming experience, allowing you to get closer to the sport than ever before, and take part in the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship and truly interact with the sport.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2006 @ 2:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bethesda announced that it will make the Knights of the Nine PS3 content for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion available for the Xbox 360, via Xbox Live Marketplace, and downloadable for PC, on November 21st.
by Katarani on Oct. 29, 2006 @ 6:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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On a quest to rescue some missing friends in Bubble Bobble Revolution, the eponymous Bub or Bob return to play through levels displayed across the two screens of the Nintendo DS. These levels also scroll horizontally to provide a wide, panoramic play area.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2006 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- World in Conflict - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2006 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Need for Speed Carbon [ALL] - 55 DSL Trailer
- Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles [PS2] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2006 @ 2:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fuzion Frenzy 2, developed by Hudson, is a party game set in space that combines futuristic arcade action, superior mini-games, tournament modes, and custom tailored games with online features such as multiplayer and customizable tournaments.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2006 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arcane Legions: A Rising Shadow, previously known as Arena Warriors, is a role-playing strategy game set in a rich fantasy world, blending RPG with RTS.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2006 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rogue Warrior, developed by Zombie Studios, is a story-driven tactical FPS putting you in the boots of a Navy SEAL who leads a team behind enemy lines in North Korea on a covert mission to assess the threat posed by the country's nuclear arsenal.
by Agustin on Oct. 27, 2006 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 includes the complete pantheon of all 48 Dynasty Warriors, with branching story paths for each kingdom. The game also gives players a full view of the battlefield action using the PSP system’s wide-screen display.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2006 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover, all exclusively designed for the PC.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2006 @ 6:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Gears of War [X360] - Trailer #7
- Bliss Island [PSP] - Trailer
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma [PS3] - Trailer
- Cash Money Chaos [PSP] - Trailer
- Tony Tough 2: A Rake's Progress - Trailer #2
- Gothic III - Trailer #8
- Rainbow Six Vegas [ALL] - Calypso Map Trailer
- Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express - Trailer (3)
- NBA Live 07 [PS3] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2006 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Terrorists have just invaded US soil in an attempt to overthrow the superpower and achieve global supremacy. 50 major cities have already been devastated by nuclear attacks while others are left in total chaos. Join the Resistance as you grab your weapon and take to the streets to fend off the powerful surprise attack.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2006 @ 11:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galactic Civilizations II takes place in the distant future, when mankind has become a space-faring civilization and must contend with other extraterrestrial powers for domination of the galaxy. Stardock has released a v1.40x patch that adresses some memory leaks, but mainly general tweaking and balancing.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2006 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Terrorist Takedown: Covert Operations you are special ops team leader Lt. Jake Morche. Your unit is sent into Columbia to take out a cartel boss, while being outnumbered and hunted down by the heavily armed drug mafia. This demo includes 2 playable missions..
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2006 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Activision will not finalize other financial results for Q2 until after the internal review regarding the grant practices it is being investigated for, it did release preliminary numbers. Net revenues for Q2 dropped from $222.5M to $188.2M, but it still exceeded expectations as earlier projections had estimated for a mere $130M, so Activision actually performed 45% stronger than anticipated.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2006 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Streamline Studios has opened the first sound studio in the Netherlands region focused on both the interactive and traditional entertainment industries. Streamline Sound is the only studio in the region specifically designed for Dolby Digital 5.1.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2006 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nival Interactive announced that it has sold its MMO spin-off Nival Online to an undisclosed party. Nival Interactive said the decision to spin-off its online initiative fits with the company’s strategy to focus on expanding into the global PC and console markets. Terms of the transaction were not announced.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2006 @ 11:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Oneechanbara vorteX [X360] - Jap Trailer
- Guild Wars Nightfall - Pre-Release Trailer
- You Are Empty - Trailer #5
- SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault [PS2] - Intro Movie
- SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 2 [PSP] - Intro Movie
- ShootOut! - Trailer
- Need for Speed Carbon [ALL] - Trailer (3)
- F.E.A.R. Extraction Point - Minigun Trailer
- Alarm fur Cobra 11: Nitro - Trailerpack #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2006 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The development team best known for the Fight Night franchise opened a new studio in downtown Chicago, and is currently working on three games for the PS3 and X360 including the hip-hop lifestyle game, DEF JAM: ICON, as well as a licensed title and a new IP in the fighting videogame genre.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2006 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sid Meier's Civilization Chronicles is the definitive Civilization collector's edition, for the first time covering the entire series, all 4 base games and its 5 addons, in one package. Troy Goodfellow interviews former Firaxis employee Bruce Shelley who helped design Sid Meier's Civilization.