by Rainier on June 14, 2005 @ 8:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vicious Cycle Software announced today the upcoming release of the Vicious Engine, a complete middleware solution for game development on the PS2, Xbox and PC. This exciting technology is one of the first engines to offer full support for the PSP platform.
by Rainier on June 14, 2005 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing its heritage of being the definitive cricket game series, Brian Lara International Cricket comes ten years after Codemasters launched the original Brian Lara game and over five years since the series appeared on any platform. Read more for screens or check the new trailer.
by Rainier on June 14, 2005 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard today announced that its MMO World of Warcraft has surpassed two million paying subscribers worldwide. As the game's worldwide population continues to grow, so does the game itself: Blizzard recently introduced the highly anticipated player-vs.-player (PvP) Honor System and the game's first two Battlegrounds, Alterac Valley and Warsong Gulch. These new PvP battlefields offer a variety of fast-paced combat and some of the most valuable rewards yet seen in the game.
by Rainier on June 13, 2005 @ 2:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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X³: Reunion utilises a new generation game engine, developed to immerse the player into the most realistic, living universe, ever experienced. The full use of DirectX 9 technology will create dramatic visual effects and stunningly realistic starships. The economy model in X³: Reunion is more complex than any previous X game. Coupled with the massively enhanced A.L. (Artificial Life) system, X³: Reunion will present players with an ever changing, evolving universe; where a player’s actions really can shape the future of the universe.
by Rainier on June 12, 2005 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | 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 :
- Serious Sam 2 - E3 2005 Trailer
- Alpha Prime - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 12, 2005 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Incarnation is an expensive role-playing universe with over 15 lands to explore in 6 main areas. players create characters from four unique races, each with special skills. Four skilltrees enable players to customize their character's proficiency in new ways.
by Rainier on June 11, 2005 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari has released a new update patch for Eugen Systems RTS Act of War: Direct Action. This update brings your retail game to v1.05 and adds several new multiplayer maps, editor, and various bug fixes and game tweaks. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 11, 2005 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In 'Operation: Matriarchy' you are a trooper of the government army sent with the expeditionary force to attack Velian. As you accomplish missions given to you at the headquarters, you get new opportunities in selection of weapons and military equipment. Each mission will also get you closer to the secret of the origin of the Velian anomaly of the human race.
by Rainier on June 10, 2005 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | 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 :
- Project Gotham Racing 3 - Teaser Trailer
- Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 10, 2005 @ 12:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Times Online is reporting that Disney has acquired Mind’s Eye Productions, a privately-held video game studio that has adapted the Tomb Raider games and the Who Wants to be a Millionaire? title for interactive TV. It also develops games for platforms such as the PS2, including Starsky & Hutch.
by Judy on June 10, 2005 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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20th Century Fox and Universal Pictures are teaming up to make a feature film adaptation of the Microsoft video game Halo. Negotiations still were under way late Thursday, but under the deal, Universal will take domestic rights and Fox will handle international.
by Alicia on June 10, 2005 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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How realistic is Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis? According to Bohemian, the military uses a version of the game’s software in troop training. This game is a military simulation for the hardest of the hardcore, featuring a staggering array of real-world weapons, situations, and ways to experience the battle.
by Judy on June 9, 2005 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | 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 :
- GODS: Lands of Infinity - Trailer
- Sigma Star Saga - Trailer #3
- Auto Assault - Trailer #3
- Pro Cycling Manager - Trailer
- Falcon 4.0: Allied Force - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 9, 2005 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | 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 Rainier on June 9, 2005 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lionhead Studios announced today a unique opportunity for gamers worldwide to become part of the upcoming God/ RTS Simulation Black & White 2, which is due to release in Autumn 2005. Read more for details, rules and where to sign up...
by Judy on June 9, 2005 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision today announced an agreement with Harrah's Entertainment to develop and publish "World Series of Poker" video games based on the widely popular tournament for the PC, console and handhelds. The video game is expected to be available at retail stores nationwide this fall.
by Judy on June 9, 2005 @ 8:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, relating to the
proposed GameStop-EB Games merger, has ended. The merger transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2005, although it remains subject to approval by stockholders of both companies and other customary closing conditions.
by Mike Davila on June 9, 2005 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the world of Dereth, a new continent has been discovered – along with an ominous new evil that threatens to consume the entire land and everything within it. Asheron’s Call 2: Legions challenges players to expand their world, decode ancient mysteries, and achieve new levels of power, all while combating the greatest evils ever faced.
by Rainier on June 9, 2005 @ 12:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NIS America announced today its plans to release Generation of Chaos for the PSP. Generation of Chaos is scheduled to ship in North America in spring 2006.
by Judy on June 8, 2005 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | 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 :
- Battalion Wars - E3 2005 Trailer
- CustomPlay Golf - Trailer
- Echo: Secrets of the Lost Cavern - Trailer #2
- Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive today announced that it will be publishing the sequel to Galactic Civilizations, Galactic Civilizations II, in Europe. The title is scheduled for release around Feb 2006.
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 12:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The European Commission found in March 2004 that Microsoft had violated antitrust laws by competing unfairly. It fined the world's largest software company a record 497 million euros ($613.1 million) and also ordered it to share information with rival makers of servers used to run printers and retrieve files, an issue known as interoperability. Microsoft announced today that it will release a version of its Windows operating system without the Media Player application on June 15 to comply with European Union anti-monopoly rules.
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vision is the next stride forward in the evolution of modern role-playing games. Exceptional graphics, true-to-life NPC behavior and a finely tuned balance between raw action and deep story development are the essential elements that will make the title irresistible to RPG fans.
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers now have one million more reasons to play the sci-fi action video game, Advent Rising, as Majesco launches its Race to Save Humanity million dollar play-and-win contest tomorrow at 8pm EST/5pm PST exclusively on Xbox Live. Each week a clue will be released, read more for the first hint.
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trinigy today announced that future versions of its Vision Game Engine will fully support Microsoft's Xbox 360.
