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'Broken Circle' (GBA) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

An adventure on a grand scale with isometric graphics, over 12 scenarios with a total of 101 game maps, 18 backdrops for fighting, with various scenarios that bring forth the history of the three principal characters, each with different 21 techniques of fighting that are learned through experience, or the finding of hidden objects within the game.

Will Sony Showcase PS3 At Taipei Game Show 2006?

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

An article in the Chinese-language Commercial Times seems to think so. After initially announcing it at last year's E3, and some footage at TGS 2005, PS3's first appearance could be next week at the Taipei Game Show (TGS) 2006, which takes place between February 16-20. Sony’s exhibit will occupy a total of 80 booths, including 20 booths allocated exclusively for the PS3. The unveiling could be a countermove against Microsoft's Xbox 360 launch in Taiwan, starting March 16, 2006.

'Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams' (PS2) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is situated in 1598 and will have several new features and additions over previous titles, such as a new camera system, updated graphics and optimized gameplay mechanics.

'Keepsake' Gets Pushed Back in North America

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Adventure Company announced today that they will be changing the ship date for Keepsake to April 18, 2006. They are planning to add enhancements unique to the North American version of the game, including new voiceovers and other goodies for the North American audience.

'GTR 2' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After its success with GTR and GTR Legends, swedish developer SimBin and publisher 10Tacle are already hard at work on the sequel, GTR 2.

'Guild Wars Factions' Preview Event Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Guild Wars developers ArenaNet and NCsoft announce that they will be giving fans a chance to preview Guild Wars Factions ahead of time, on March 24, 2006. Players around the globe are invited to participate in the Guild Wars Factions Preview Event, an exclusive and one-time opportunity unlike any offered before.

'Far Cry Instincts: Predator' (X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Far Cry Instincts: Predator for X360 will feature both Far Cry Instincts Evolution and an enhanced version of the original Far Cry Instincts game, which will captivate gamers with its lush and deep natural environment, enhanced graphical reality and gameplay.

'Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter' (ALL) Gets Orchestral Soundtrack

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Following his work on Cold Fear and Ghost Recon 2, Tom Salta has composed and produced the anthemic live orchestral soundtrack for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter. Scheduled to ship for March 2006, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter focuses on the deployment of the Soldier of the Future – the "warfighter," into the chaos of urban warfare.

'Age of Empires: The Age of Kings' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Age of Empires: The Age of Kings players command five different civilizations, build armies and take them on scores of campaigns. Boasting turn-based strategy game play, Age of Empires: The Age of Kings allows players to move from the Dark Ages through the Middle Ages with one goal in mind: domination of the known world.

'Lineage II Chronicle 4: Scions of Destiny' Launched

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft North America has released Chronicle 4: Scions of Destiny, an expansion that adds 800 megabytes of new content and features to its PvP MMO Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle, adding the high-level hunting areas Rune and Godard, a new castle in Godard, the nearly invincible fire dragon Valakas, and a fishing system.