by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Drawing on the knowledge of one of the most highly decorated general officers ever to serve in the US Army, Atari announced that it has retained General Barry McCaffrey, USA (Ret.) to offer his feedback and direction on Act of War: Direct Action, a real-time military strategy game for the PC.
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 7:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take-Two today announced that it has purchased certain rights to the multi-million unit selling Civilization franchise, and has signed a long-term, multi-title publishing agreement with FIRAXIS Games, developers of Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, SimGolf, Gettysburg, Civilization III, Pirates! and other critically acclaimed simulation and strategy games.
by Judy on Jan. 25, 2005 @ 1:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Brothers in Arms - Realism Trailer
- Area 51 - Trailer #8
- Galactic Civilizations II - Intro Movie
- Fight Night Round 2 - Trailer #3
by Judy on Jan. 25, 2005 @ 8:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ARUSH today announced that Playboy: The Mansion has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America. A lifestyle simulation game that allows players to live the charmed life of Playboy visionary Hugh Hefner, Playboy: The Mansion is available for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC.
by Judy on Jan. 24, 2005 @ 4:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
by Judy on Jan. 24, 2005 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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One hundred years have passed since the evil Sorcerer Zarok was defeated at the Battle of Gallowmere, heroically cut down by a mortally wounded Sir Daniel Fortesque. Or at least, that's what the people were told; in fact poor Sir Dan was a bit of a coward, falling in the very first wave of arrows. Now Zarok has returned, turning day into night, and raising an undead army to conquer the land. As a side effect Dan has also been resurrected... now, he has the chance to defeat Zarok and in death become the hero he never was in life.
by Judy on Jan. 24, 2005 @ 7:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment today announced that Champions: Return to Arms, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Action/RPG, Champions of Norrath, has gone gold. Champions: Return to Arms, available exclusively on the PlayStation2, will ship to U.S. and Canadian retail stores on February 7, 2005.
by Judy on Jan. 23, 2005 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Galactic Civilizations II: Dreadlords isn't just some v2.0 of the same game, it's a significant departure in terms of gameplay. You can pre-order
Galactic Civilizations II now by clicking on the purchase link on the left. You get a discount on the price (the final SRP is expected to be $49.95) and you'll be able to get the March beta of the game (
thanks Blues). Head on over to
the official GalCiv2 website for news, info, screens and dev journals.
by Judy on Jan. 21, 2005 @ 1:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bethesda Softworks today announced that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is currently in development for PC and future generation consoles (PS3 & Xbox 2). In development since 2002, Oblivion is another leap forward in role-playing with its combination of freeform gameplay and cutting-edge graphics.
by Judy on Jan. 21, 2005 @ 11:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Nibiru: Messenger of the Gods - Trailer #1
by Judy on Jan. 21, 2005 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Dynasty Warriors series of action games takes players back in time and onto the battlefields of Ancient China. In the games, players experience the thrill of fighting single-handedly against nearly endless legions of enemy soldiers in historical battles that shaped an empire.
by Judy on Jan. 20, 2005 @ 11:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Advent Rising - Trailer
- MVP 2005 - Trailer
- RPM Tuning - Trailer
- Xenosaga II - Trailer
by Judy on Jan. 20, 2005 @ 12:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In 'Playboy: the Mansion' you step into the virtual slippers of world-famous Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner, building Playboy Magazine and the Playboy Mansion into dynamic cultural icons. Gamers also will live the lifestyle, rubbing elbows with stunning women and popular celebrities, and share the mystique of the Mansion by hosting extravagant, exciting parties.
by Judy on Jan. 20, 2005 @ 11:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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UEFA Champions League will offer soccer fans the opportunity to guide their chosen club from qualification anxiety through to big night glory, adding an element of the unexpected allowing lower league teams into the glamour world of European football. EA has released a playable demo allowing you to play as Chelsea vs. Bayern Munich (
thanks Blues). Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Jan. 20, 2005 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision today announced that it has acquired game developer Vicarious Visions, most recently known for Spider-Man 2 on NDS. Vicarious Visions' proven proprietary Alchemy middleware technology and tools will be combined with Activision's next-generation tools and libraries to further enhance the company's overall development efforts.
by Judy on Jan. 20, 2005 @ 2:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft and Sony Online Entertainment today announce that an EverQuest II character creation tool is available for players who want to introduce to the world of EverQuest II. This tool is free and can be downloaded from the
official Everquest 2 website. The tool sizes 365 Mo and the languages available are English, French and German. Players will be able to create and save their own hero. Please note that a full version of EverQuest II (sold separately) is required to use the character.
by Judy on Jan. 19, 2005 @ 7:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Champions: Return to Arms introduces two new playable races, a whole new non-linear storyline letting the playing chose to team both with the forces of Good or Evil, the ability to import characters from the original game, more character customization options with up to level 80 levelling, thousands of new items, weapons and spells, beautifully detailed environments, innovative medal system which unlocks secret gameplay modes, more online and multiplayer options and much more.
by Judy on Jan. 19, 2005 @ 4:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Second Sight - Trailer [PC]
- Splinter Cell Chaos Theory - Trailer #9
- Blitzkrieg 2 - Trailer #3
- Close Combat: First to Fight - Trailer
- Iron Phoenix - Trailer #3
- LotR: Battle for Middle-Earth - Trailer #10
by Judy on Jan. 19, 2005 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EBGames is now offering a
Jade Empire Limited Edition which will feature an extra character and combat style w/ Foil Outer Wrap. Order and receive a
Jade Empire demo and "Making of" DVD! Disc also includes demos of Forza, MechAssault 2, and Conkers.
Jade Empire is set in a new fantastical world based on mythical China, where sinister events have upset the peaceful harmony of an isolated martial arts school. Featuring furious action previously found only in Hong Kong cinema, the game lets players master more than 30 fighting styles and a wide range of mystical powers.
by Judy on Jan. 19, 2005 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Dynasty Warriors series of action games takes players back in time and onto the battlefields of Ancient China. In the games, players experience the thrill of fighting single-handedly against nearly endless legions of enemy soldiers in historical battles that shaped an empire.
by Gordy Wheeler on Jan. 19, 2005 @ 1:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death. His journey leads to the infernal core of a cursed island stronghold harboring mankind's greatest fears. Only through grim resolve, bitter defiance and the mastery of deadly new combat arts can the Prince rise to a new level of warriorship - and emerge from this ultimate trial with his life.
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 9:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Over the weekend Blizzard updated some of the World of Warcraft database hardware in order to improve performance. This update required extended downtime for certain realms as data was transferred from the launch servers to the new servers. Due to the extended nature of the server issues, Blizzard will be providing a free 48-hour extension of play time, which will show up as free extra time on your current billing period. You can read more about it on
the official World of Warcraft website...
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 5:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Champions of Norrath: Return to Arms (PS2) - Trailer #2
- Shadow of Rome (PS2) - Trailer #7
- Fight Night Round 2 (PS2/Xbox) - Trailer #2
- The Punisher (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Trailer #6
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment today announced the upcoming release of their first game for the Nintendo DS - World Championship Poker: Deluxe Series, with an MSRP of $29.99. WCP is currently available for the PS2, Xbox and GBA.
by Judy on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GTR: The Ultimate Racing Game represents the most intense and immersive racing experience ever to grace a PC or games console. Already released in Germany, the international version introduces five totally new car models for the player to choose from. In addition to these, there are also several additional team entries running the Viper, Ferrari 360, and Porsche 911/996 GT3 cars, so 16 uniquely designed opponents are waiting on the track.
