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'Dragonshard' Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragonshard will incorporate classic role-playing themes, a powerful and dynamic real-time strategy engine all woven together with a rich storyline involving a global conflict for an immensely powerful artifact with the power to change the fate of Eberron itself. Already revealed a few months ago, Atari today official announced that it will release Liquid Entertainments RTS Dragonshard on September 20, 205.

'True Crime: New York City' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) - Game Details & Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

True Crime: New York City will follow another policeman through the meticulously re-created streets of a real-life metropolitan area. However, instead of the wisecracking LAPD detective Nick Kang, gamers will now play as Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD officer. Though few details about TC:NYC have been revealed, it will presumably have a similar moral-ambiguity system where Marcus can be either a good or a (very) bad cop.

'Horizons' - Free Trial Period Extended

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tulga Games has been hard at work, with vast game improvements and innovations, especially relating to the powerful Dragons. For a limited time Tulga Games are extending the free trial period from 7 to 14 days, allowing you to experience the only game in the world that lets you breathe fire, learn to fly, and become a fearsome adult Dragon. Horizons takes place in the fantasy world of Istaria and, in addition to Dragons, includes ten other unique player races, dramatic combat spells, awesome monsters, player-built cities and a compelling crafting system.

'Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None' Official Website Launched

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Adventure Company launched the official Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None web site, the first ever video game based on the novel by the Queen of Crime due out this November for the PC. Mystery fans and adventure gamers can begin their investigation by visiting the website where they will find the latest information on the game, view character bios, artwork, and learn more about Agatha Christie.

'Ankh' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ankh is a point and click adventure game in development over at German Deck 13. You play as Assil, a young Egyptian man in trouble, making his way through treacherous Cairo, avoiding evil Pharaohs, crocodiles and assassins, to lift his own death curse.

Great People In 'Civilization IV' - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a bold step forward for the franchise, with spectacular new 3D graphics and all-new single and multiplayer content. Civilization IV will also set a new standard for user-modification, allowing gamers to create their own add-ons using the standard Python and XML scripting languages. Firaxis producer Barry Caudill tells us more about the 'Great People' feature.

'Blitzkrieg II' - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blitzkrieg II is created with a new focus on fast-paced gameplay, a strategic layer and new tactical opportunities. A completely new engine takes WWII into full 3D where players can command famous aces and units, strategically plan battles in multiple theatres, choose their reinforcements and use a wide range of new unit types such as aircraft and ships.

'Far Cry' - v1.33 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft has released a new patch for Crytek's Far Cry. This Win32 update patch brings your retail version to v1.33, and fixes a server crash, resolves some cheating issues, and checks so that only 1.33 clients can connect to 1.33 servers. Read more for download links ...

'NIBIRU: Age of Secrets' Goes Gold - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Adventure Company announced today that NIBIRU: Age of Secrets, known in Europe as NIBIRU:Messenger of the Gods, has reached gold status. NIBIRU will begin shipping in North America at the end of this month.

'Saints Row' (X360) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2005 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An evolution in open world gaming, Saints Row provides an unprecedented amount of freedom to experience the game as the player sees fit. The game, based in the fictional urban surroundings of Still Water, is action adventure with its core as a third-person shooter.