by Eric on May 29, 2006 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde, creating cinematic, high-definition visuals so intense and powerful, it feels like the gamers are controlling a blockbuster action movie.
by Judy on May 25, 2006 @ 3:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today revealed the first details and screenshots on the multiplayer modes of Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. The multiplayer modes are developed by Kuju Entertainment, and the game is scheduled for release on PC in September 2006. Read more for screenshots and details ...
by Rainier on May 25, 2006 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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community update from SiN Episodes' lead desginer Shawn Ketcherside reveals that Ritual plans to release an SDK, Arena Mode, and Multiplayer for free to Emergence players. Plans are to release 3 episodes per storyline, wrapping up the main quest, but leaving questions unanswered for future expansions. For Episode 2 Ritual will update the game engine with the latest Source code, and based on community feedback, will adjust the story line, and give people more Blade time.
by Rainier on May 24, 2006 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rush for Berlin is a tactical RTS game, set on the European battlefields of World War II. The player's goal: to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union. This demo includes a deathmatch and a R.U.S.H. map, playable online or via LAN.
by Rainier on May 23, 2006 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rush for Berlin is a tactical real time strategy game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, during 1944-45. The player's goal; to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union. Deep Silver & Paradox will release a multiplayer demo on Thursday May 24th at 9AM PST (6PM Euro time), which we will of course have on
our fileserver network as soon as it becomes available.
by Rainier on May 2, 2006 @ 12:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision and Infinity Ward announced plans today to wage a campaign of new content for its WWII-based FPS Call of Duty 2 with the release of nine multiplayer maps on Xbox Live online gaming service. The first four maps (2 free, 2 paying) will be available for download this spring, and the remaining five maps (paying) will be released in July.
by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 8:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Outfit is a 3rd person action World War II game combining intense squad-based combat and easy to use strategic gameplay elements, The Outfit takes players behind enemy lines, battling the Nazi War Machine through a variety of combat missions. THQ has released a new multiplayer map 'Arnhem Mayhem' (8mb), freely downloadable on Xbox Live marketplace
by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 7:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Initially, Ubisoft was planning to add Spy vs. Spy to the PC edition of Splinter Cell Double Agent, unlike the Xbox 360 version, which featured Spy vs. Mercenary. According to
this post on the French Ubisoft forums, it seems there has been a change of heart, mainly due to the massive outcry from fans. While there will be an official announcement in a few weeks, it has been confirmed that PC gamers will now also be able to enjoy Spy vs. Mercenary, although it's unknown whether this is in addition to – or in place of – Spy vs. Spy, or if it's cross-platform enabled.
by Rainier on April 3, 2006 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Demo
DemonWare announced a multi-title agreement with Ubisoft to power multiplayer functionality across all platforms for the publisher's titles. The announcement expands the relationship between the two companies after a recent successful integration on a major project.
by Rainier on April 1, 2006 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sudden Strike: Resource War is a World War II game, based on real historical events, uses the original Sudden Strike 2D engine, and is all about gathering resources. This patch fixes the well-known zeppelin bug and also adds the USSR campaign to the "Campaigns" menu.
by Rainier on March 29, 2006 @ 4:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Koch Media/JoWood has released a small patch for Zootfly's Panzer Elite Action multiplayer demo. This small v1.1 patch addresses various complaints and suggestions from the community, although details are not available at this point.
by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 11:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rush for Berlin is a tactical real time strategy game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, during 1944-45. The player's goal; to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 12:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft and Best Buy announced an
Xbox Live multiplayer tournament for Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter on the X360, from April 1 and continues through May 1. The two teams that make it to the finals will battle for the grand prize of a Dodge Caliber at the 2006 E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center on May 11.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 4:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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DropTeam is a truly Sci-Fi multiplayer tactical simulation of mechanized ground combat using a new groundbreaking and powerful 3D engine. DropTeam is all about fun, fast and furious tactical action – but not at the expense of realistic physics and a credible combat experience. This mp beta allows you to try out 2 scenarios, Ice Field" and Raid.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Online multiplayer middleware developer Quazal and THQ announced today that they have signed an agreement that will see the THQ studios add Quazal's Net-Z and Rendez-Vous technologies for use in their online efforts through 2007.
by Rainier on March 7, 2006 @ 12:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ announced that it has released a multiplayer demo for Relic Entertainment's action game The Outfit. The demo will allow you to experience one of The Outfit's multiplayer maps with up to eight people battling it out online over Xbox Live. Gamers can also download the multiplayer demo to their Xbox 360 and go head-to-head with a friend via Split Screen.
by Rainier on March 6, 2006 @ 6:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry Instincts Evolution will introduce players to an entirely new story, characters and game features that reflect and improve upon the critically acclaimed elements of the first title. FCI Evolution has 5 multiplayer modes + 1 Map Editor.
by Rainier on March 1, 2006 @ 4:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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WarPath is a fast-paced FPS game featuring a unique single player mode that allows gamers to battle for control of different territories, with each providing distinct strategic advantages. This multiplayer demo features a DM/TDM map Breach, and a CTF map Rush, both playable online/LAN and against bots.
by Rainier on March 1, 2006 @ 4:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Koch Media/JoWood have now released a multiplayer only (one map 'Bocage', conquest mode, 32 players, no LAN) demo for Zootfly's WW2 based tank game Panzer Elite Action.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2006 @ 8:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motor sports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation. Codemasters has released a multiplayer demo allowing you to try out 3 tracks.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Outfit multiplayer demo will provide X360 players with a great sample of the intense multiplayer experience (Strategic Victory) available in the final game - with up to 8 players battling to secure command points and strategic objectives throughout the map for their side. Read more for details and screens ...
by Geson Hatchett on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 12:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Sonic Riders, Dr. Eggman challenges Sonic and his friends to a Worldwide Grand Prix, and the prize for coming out on top is an ultra-rare Chaos Emerald! Gliding on air boards gamers will experience a heightened sense of Extreme sports-style racing tension as Sonic and his pals perform tricks and stunts over treacherous wide-open terrain.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2006 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA and DemonWare today announced that they are working together to power the groundbreaking multiplayer features in the highly anticipated OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast for PS2, PSP and PC.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2006 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Quazal and Crave Entertainment today announced that they have entered into a long-term, three-year agreement for the use of Quazal’s online technologies in all of Crave Entertainment’s gaming products.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Post - E3 2006
Genre: Action
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Epic Games
Release Date: TBA
After our single-player demo with CliffyB, it's time to go hands-on with Gears of War. Deep behind closed doors at Microsoft's E3 booth, we walked into a large room that had two groups of eight Xbox 360s decked out with the limited-edition GoW faceplate and networked together for some four-on-four team-based deathmatch action. We first got an overview of the game controls and some basic tactics from the Epic Games team, and then we were off on our own for some intense multiplayer action.
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