by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 5:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Wartime Command: Battle For Europe 1939-1945 is the stunning World War II tactical real time strategy game from Russian developers 1C Company in Russia. The game development project has been retitled from Battlefield Command to give it prominence in a cluttered market of similar product brands.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 4:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Heritage is an adventure game in which you play the role of Earth’s secret agent, helping human coalition in the struggle with alien invaders. As fate would have it, you have found yourself on an unknown planet, not registered in any space catalogue, a long way away from any space trade lines. Your main goal is to leave the planet and continue the struggle for Mankind’s freedom.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 2:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Due to a mishap in our calculations (always confusing when companies start their fiscal year in November) we falsely reported GTA: SA being delayed, it is still on track for
its scheduled June-ish release date. Our apologies for the confusion. At the same token it was also revealed that Rockstar Leeds (
May Payne for GBA) is working on a
GTA title for the PSP, set in
GTA III's Liberty City, which is planned for release in the Q3 2005. Out of a total of 140 upcoming titles, Rockstar has two all new, yet undisclosed, products in development for later this year.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 2:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As we mentioned yesterday, Sports Interactive has a new patch for the North American edition of 'Worldwide Soccer Manager. This update brings your retail game to v5.0.3 and adds all changes in personnel that have occurred in the world of football since the game's initial release on Nov 4th 2004 and the closure of the recent transfer window on January 31st (a total of more than 160,000 changes of player, coaching and managerial staff.) Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 2:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Created by Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was the top performing product in Take-Two's publishing business in the quarter. According to NPDFunworld, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was the top selling PlayStation 2 title in the United States in each of the four months since its release. The Company's life to date sales of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas through the end of the first quarter have exceeded 12 million units.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 1:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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KOEI today announced that Dynasty Warriors for the PSP has reached gold status. The game will be available at North American retailers on March 24th, the first day of the handheld system's North American launch.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 1:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released an update patch for its adventure game Myst IV: Revelation bringing your retail game to v1.03 and adds subtitles, addresses a memory leak and random crashes. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tecmo and Xbox Live revealed today that Tecmo’s popular and sometimes controversial head of Team Ninja and creator of the Dead or Alive series, Tomonobu Itagaki, will participate in “The Dead or Alive Ultimate Mystery Gamer Competition” by taking on the role of the elusive DOAU Mystery Gamer for this Sunday’s session of the tournament.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 12:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher has released a demo for the North American edition of Hydravision's 3rd person survival horror game Obscure: Learn about Fear. This demo features the same content as the previously released European version, but with added bug fixes. In the demo you take on the role of popular basketball player, Kenny. As he wraps up nightly practice and heads for the showers, Kenny stumbles upon a secret that will change their lives forever. Read more for download links...
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Forever pushing the boundaries of online gameplay, NovaLogic today confirmed that the forthcoming title Delta Force: Black Hawk Down, for the Xbox, will feature mammoth 50 Player battles over Xbox Live! Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Metal Combat plans to re-invent the Fighting game genre with physics-based environments and characters, enabling fights with realistic reactions to every blow and destructible environments. The game is scheduled for release later this year for the PC and in the arcade by Solar Studios.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 10:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that an auto-upgrade for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 will be available for download via Xbox Live on Thursday, March 3. The update will address various multiplayer and network enhancements, as well as some minor other issues. On March 7 there will also be additional downloadable content available, new skins, maps and so forth. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pandora Studios was formed in January of 2005 as a PC game development company. Originally just known as "Team Frag.Ops," the mod team behind the creation of the UT2004 Frag.Ops mod, after repeated success in the MSU contest the decision was made: an LLC would be created and Pandora Studios would pursue future projects in game design. We believe our love of classic, deep gaming and knack for creating epic concepts is just what the industry needs - a lot less feature consolidation, and a lot more depth.
by Judy on March 3, 2005 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft and Gearbox Software announced that Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 is now available in retail stores for the Xbox at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $49.99.
by Judy on March 3, 2005 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cecropia today announced its first game, called "The Act," which allows players to control the characters' emotions while they experience an interactive comedy about relationships, deception, and the pursuit of romance.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2 Days To Vegas is a story driven 3rd person action-adventure game. The thrill-a-minute story is crammed full of car chases, shootouts and unexpected twists, to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game. The action is set in several major cities across the USA and takes place during an intense 48 hour period. This game has it all, a gripping story of contemporary gangster life combined with thrilling car chase action and an intense race against the clock.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wolves is a 3D space RPG with strategy elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII Century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This crazy arcade style game takes you into the world of extreme off-road racing. The game has seven unique tracks set in different natural regions of Latin America - beach front, desert, mountains, dry riverbeds, red canyons and the lost cities of ancient civilizations. Fantastic jumps, tough curves, ravines and numerous obstacles create an unforgettable gameplay experience; heart pounding, non stop action is guaranteed. Read more for first impression and screens ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 8:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Waywardxs Entertainment today announced Squad Manager 2005. The game represents the latest evolution of the Waywardxs's Football Manager Simulator and will feature, for the first time ever in the series, an additional new real-time 2D match viewer and the multiplayer mode.
by Rainier on March 3, 2005 @ 8:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blizzard has released new update patches for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos as well as The Frozen Throne. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.18 and addresses several game balance, map tweaks, bug fixes, enchancements to the world editor, and other changes. Read more for download links ...