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'Final Fight: Streetwise' (PS2/Xbox) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 1:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set within Capcom's Final Fight universe, this mission-based action game calls for players to use their street smarts and powerful fighting skills to survive the back alleys of Metro City. Classic Capcom fighting action, expansive 3D environments, and diverse gameplay await those when Final Fight: Streetwise is released this winter.

Independent DEvelopers Association Created

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 1:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

ALTAR games, Black Element Software and Bohemia Interactive Studio, three independent game developers, announced the creation of the Independent DEvelopers Association today. The point of the association is to give indie developers a better change to compete with big publishers by combining resources.

'Love Football' (X360) - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 11:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A few months back at the Xbox Summit 2005 Namco revealed that it is working on a new soccer title for the Xbox 360. Love Football is being endorsed by Japanese soccer star Tsuneyoshi Miyamoto, who has lend his likeness to the game, as well as being featured on the cover. Love football will feature story mode, online play, and real life 60 teams to choose from. Love Football is scheduled for a spring release in Japan.

Third Annual 'Final Fantasy XI' (PS2/PC) Fan Festival Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 11:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix today announced the third annual fan festival for Final Fantasy XI. The event will feature major announcements and developer panels and offer gamers the first chance to play the new expansion Treasure of Aht Urhgan. The FF XI fstival will take place March 9- 11, 2006, Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. More information about the event can be found at the official FFXI Festival website.

'Pokemon Trozei' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lucy Fleetfoot is a secret agent for Secret Operations League ("SOL"), whose mission it is to rescue stolen Pokémon from an evil organization known as the "Phobos Battalion." In story mode, the player's goal is to stop the Phobos Battalion and to discover why it is stealing Pokémon.

THQ Signs On For Massive Inc.'s Ingame Advertisement Formula

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ and Massive Incorporated today announced plans to bring THQ video game titles to Massive's dynamic in-game advertising network.

'Adrenalin' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Adrenalin is a game that successfully blends the genres of thrilling adrenalin-pumping racing and an economic management sim. The aim of a player is to not only become the fastest driver around, but to be a talented manager as well.

'Takeda 2' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Takeda 2 is a game of epic Samurai action, set in 16th century feudal Japan. Takeda 2 puts the player in the role of Daimyo, a feudal lord fighting for the title of Shogun, supreme military commander. Magitech has released a demo featuring one battle in three campaigns (Takeda, Oda and Nageo).

'The Regiment' (PS2/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on briefings and scenarios supplied by S.A.S. veterans, The Regiment is a tense, accurate simulation of close quarters combat. Lead four-man teams in assaults on terrorist strongholds.

'World of Warcraft' Hits 5 Million Subscribers

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A little over three months ago Blizzard announced today that its subscription-based MMORPG World of Warcraft had reached more 4 million paying customers worldwide and today it has reached another milestone, 5 million and counting.