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] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, May 31 2005 @ 16:34 CET]NEW SHOT of the WEEK!
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Alright we have placed a new SHOT of the WEEK today. Yes it should have occured yesterday (monday) but we were waiting on this fabulous screenshot from Rockstar Games.
The screenshot is taken from their upcoming game "The Warriors".
Check it out because it rocks ... just like Rockstar!
The Settlers IV Gold: 3-in-1
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, May 31 2005 @ 16:32 CET]
Three amazing Settlers games in one: 'The Settlers IV', 'The Settlers IV Mission CD and the add-on 'The Settlers IV - The Trojans and the Elixir of Power'.
Each game tests your real-time strategy skills and provides hours of exciting gameplay! Play alone, or, for each title up to eight players can battle it out on a local area network (LAN) or the dedicated Settlers Internet server.
Let's take a look at each of the 3 games:
The Settlers IV
Decide whether to lead the Romans, the Vikings or the Mayas and build up a robust colony with a thriving industry, combining skilful resources with the get-up-and-go of the Settlers characters! Ensure the settlement is as attractive as possible, and it could soon become a paradise - if it wasn't for the evil Morbus and his dark tribe....
Morbus is an instigator with decidedly darker ambitions than the Settlers. He has been banished to Earth by HIM - the highest God of all. But for Morbus this is the most torturous punishment of all - he can't stand the sight of anything green! As soon as he arrives on Earth, Morbus and his Dark Tribe begin their battle against earthly greenery and the Settler world.
The Settlers IV - The Trojans and the Elixir of Power
There's a bright new bundle of joy in the Settlers world! A new tribe has joined the Settlers microcosm and is about to change their bustling activity forever. Morbus, leader of the Dark Tribe, refuses to throw in the towel and is searching for a cure for his hatred of all things green and invincibility is his goal! But the Trojans have a thing or two up their sleeves...a new unit, the Backpack Catapult Carrier, will aid them in their battle against the Dark minions.
The Settlers IV Mission CD
Morbus has been defeated and turned into stone, but still some enclaves of the Dark Tribe are threatening your peaceful settlements. As chief of the Romans the fate of your people lies in your hands - rebuild your destroyed empire and stop the advance of the Dark Henchmen!
The Settlers IV Gold Edition is available from all good stockists of PC software, with an RRP of only £9.99 including VAT. Alternatively the product, along with hundreds of other Focus Multimedia titles, can be purchased direct from www.focusmm.co.uk .
Updates Demos & Patches
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Our "Demo's and Patches" section has been updated with some new pc game demo's and new patches for various games.
These are :
new demos:
- Psychonauts v1.02
- Alexanders: The Heros Hour
- Cross Racing Championship
- Area 51
new patches:
- Dungeon Lords v1.1
- DOOM 3 v1.3
You can snail (or better download) these files on the right side, under "Shots Section" of this page.
PlayDevil.com reviews Project Zero II: Crimson Butterfly
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We have just finished our new review for X-Box which is "Project Zero II: Crimson Butterfly Director's Cut". It's a genuine horror tale featuring 2 twin girls which are lost in the dark creepy 'Lost Village'.
Here's a snip:
The game starts with the twins, Mio and Mayu which are travelling relaxed through a forest. Suddenly Mayu wanders off after some 'red' crimson butterflies. Mio follows her sister and the two find themselfes in "the Lost Village", a mysterious scary village with a dark past.
From that point, you control one of the sisters, finding your way out again and looking for answers why this village and all its population were suddenly vanished from earth.
Full review can be read right here.
Enjoy and watch out for more content!
Buena Vista Games acquires rights for comic "Turok"
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Monday, May 30 2005 @ 23:21 CET]
Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), announced today that Classic Media, Inc. has awarded BVG the video game publishing rights to the comic book property, "Turok." A popular franchise in both the comic book and video game worlds, the new Turok games will target the core gamer audience and will be developed by BVG's new Vancouver studio, Propaganda Games. BVG plans to publish games for multiple console and handheld game platforms, including the next generation successors.
"With the launch of the new console and handheld game platforms, we feel it is the perfect time to redefine Turok video games," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager, Buena Vista Games. "We expect Turok to lead our growth strategy of creating action-oriented game franchises for the core gamer market."
The original "Turok" property, created by Matthew H. Murphy, first appeared in comic books in 1954. The story was set around Turok and his young friend Andar, who during a hunting expedition gone wrong; stumble across a prehistoric valley filled with deadly predators. Over the past four decades, hundreds of Turok's dinosaur-hunting adventures have graced the pages of comic books throughout the world, building a global franchise. Turok made his video game debut on the Nintendo 64, and has appeared on the PC and multiple console game platforms, selling more than 5 million units worldwide over the franchise lifespan.
Alien Hominid Launches!
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Monday, May 30 2005 @ 11:45 CET]
They day European gamers have been waiting for, May 27 and the launch of Alien Hominid for Playstation 2TM and XboxTM. Without a doubt the most original title released this year, Alien Hominid is a breath of fresh gaming air.
Coming straight from art-house developer The Behemoth, it puts a modern, artistic twist on the sideways-scrolling shooters of the past. The game is totally distinctive hand drawn and animated style courtesy of cult artist Dan Paladin. Its boundless energy easily snares hardcore and casual gamers alike into the purest gaming experience in years.
A host of Xbox live features will be available on the Xbox version. These include Scoreboards where users will be able to upload their stats to check to see how they compare with other Hominid fans! Downloadable content will also be available with extra PDA levels available for download for even more multiplayer madness!
PlayDevil.com new feature: POLL
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We're happy to announce a new feature on-site!
This time we have included a "POLL System" to our front/news page.
This new Poll is about "What NEXT-GEN system will YOU BUY?"
Check it out on this page, right side, under our "Shot of the WEEK". We'll customise it a bit more in the following days so it will be displayed perfectly on every browser.
Enjoy!
Of course from time to time, like the SOTW we'll make new polls.
PlayDevil.com Crew
Arc The Lad: End Of Darkness Goes Gold
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, May 27 2005 @ 13:40 CET]
Namco Hometek Inc. today announced that "Arc The Lad®: End of DarknessTM" has gone gold for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The first title in the Arc The Lad® series to feature real-time combat, End of DarknessTM allows players to engage in epic clashes in a massive and detailed game world alone or with friends, in the game's story mode or in online cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes. Planned for release in June 2005, "Arc The Lad®: End of DarknessTM" is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.
"Arc The Lad®: End of DarknessTM" takes place five years after the events of the acclaimed "Arc The Lad®: Twilight of the SpiritsTM." Young warrior Edda's life is forever changed when he meets the mysterious Kirika. Players will embark on an epic journey through the most evil-infested areas of the world, utilizing powerful weaponry and magic to avert the threat, unlocking 24 playable characters from the Arc The Lad® series in the process. Players can then take the adventure online, battling competitively with up to seven other players in Match Mode, or teaming up with three other combatants in Co-op Mode to proceed through quests, defeat powerful enemies and collect cards for items and rare equipment while upgrading their character.
"'Arc The Lad®: End of DarknessTM' reinvents this distinguished RPG series with real-time combat, online gameplay and a massive collection of playable characters," said Jeff Lujan, Business Unit Director at Namco Hometek Inc. "With an unprecedented amount of content to fight, acquire and explore, the game offers a complete role-playing experience to both seasoned warriors and new recruits eager to join the quest."
Strip with 7 Sins!
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publishers Digital Jesters are offering some light-hearted titillation and exclusive prizes for gamers across the globe, as the company announces Super Striptease, in conjunction with 7 Sins and Knave magazine.
A selection of seven lovely ladies are ready and waiting for quick-fingered fans to press their buttons at www.superstriptease.com, where successful spinning of the wheel of sin will gradually reveal less dress and more flesh from the foxy femmes.
Super Striptease is a simple and fun game which has been specifically themed around the company's saucy life sim, 7 Sins. As well as spending a few minutes checking out some lovely ladies and testing their skill on the wheel of sin, players can win one of 50 exclusive 'Certified Sinner' T-shirts and a discount voucher towards their purchase of the game.
7 Sins, set in the hedonistic haven of Apple City, allows players to immerse themselves in the world of sex, celebrity and greed as they compete in a series of risqué and adult challenges in order to climb their way up the social and economical ranks of the neon-drenched metropolis.
The game has been developed and produced by Monte Cristo and is available in stores now on PC-CD ROM and PlayStation 2, priced £19.99 and £29.99 respectively.
More info on TOCA Racer Driver 3
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Drawing on over eight years of racing game development expertise, TOCA Race Driver 3 is set to put you on the circuit for real when it launches this winter for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC.
Utilising a new generation of the series' proprietary handling engine, a 'greater degree of simulation' is the target for TOCA Race Driver 3.
Combine the advanced engine with full car damage modelling and an enhanced human AI system, the whole package will deliver the most detailed and involving motorsport experience on current generation systems.
However, the degree to which TOCA Race Driver 3 is being tuned goes further. A significant level of additional depth and realism is brought to the fore with the inclusion of detailed race rules and regulations in the game's Pro Career mode.
You can choose to activate qualifying, race flags and pit stop refuelling and tyre strategies, all accurate to over 100 different motorsport championships featured. There's also optional practice sessions, car tuning, race lengths and, where championship rules allow, car part upgrades.
The new system will deliver 40 times the audio assets on every single vehicle over TOCA 2 to provide a phenomenal depth of sound and a level of clarity never before heard on a racing game.
Using an enhanced rendering engine, TOCA Race Driver 3 will also be more visually rich and graphically detailed. Normal mapping adds to the detail of the cars and environments, such as rumble strips, road surface, barriers, shut lines, filler caps and vents on the cars.
Multi-textured surfaces will bring spectacular effects to track objects and the circuits themselves and new postproduction effects, enhancing depth of field and motion blur, are also being integrated. Most importantly, the racing action will zip along at a super-smooth 60 frames-per-second, even with up to 21 cars in high-speed competition on screen at once!
For the racing expert, the game's Pro Career mode features seven different career paths, each specialising in an individual motorsport discipline including GT, Off Road, Touring Cars, Historic, Open Wheel, Rally and Oval.
Packed with fully licensed racing cars, each of them a true icon from the world of motorsport, TOCA Race Driver 3 is coming to PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC this winter. Get your engine started at the game's website at www.codemasters.com/tocaracedriver3
Vivendi announces Spyro Shadow Legacy for NDS
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Wednesday, May 25 2005 @ 17:41 CET]
Vivendi Universal Games will bring Sierra Entertainment's Spyro Shadow Legacy, the newest installment of the 17 million-unit-selling Spyro franchise, to the Nintendo DS this Fall.
Developed by Amaze Entertainment®, the action/adventure game will – for the first time – introduce magical powers, role playing game (RPG) elements, and martial arts fighting to the beloved Spyro gameplay.
Spyro Shadow Legacy introduces role playing elements to the Dragon Realms, offering Spyro fans an "RPG light" experience with all new gameplay features. By fighting and defeating creatures in the game, players will earn experience points that improve Spyro's strength and abilities. This RPG element will allow players to use their experience to build Spyro's new magical powers and martial arts combat abilities as the game progresses.
Spyro Shadow Legacy for Nintendo DSTM leverages all of the technical innovations of the Nintendo DS, including dual screen, touch screen, wireless capabilities and 3D graphics. With touch screen controls, players can draw symbols to cast spells or use the second screen as an overhead map. Players can utilize the Nintendo DSTM wireless capabilities to trade collectible creatures with other players nearby.
Spyro Shadow Legacy is expected to be available at retail stores in fall 2005 for a suggested retail price of $29.99.
European Gizmondo delayed
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Wednesday, May 25 2005 @ 12:20 CET]
We just hung on the phone with David Maille, the main chief director of Gizmondo France, talking about the release of the European Gizmondo (slated for last 19 May) but he said that it has been "delayed" for another 6-8 weeks!
So European gamers that are looking out for the device will have to wait another 6-8 weeks. We didn't receive any reason for that delay but it could be that amount of units has not been reached for lauch.
David said that probably beginning of July, the European Gizmondo will be available.
PlayDevil.com will keep an eye on the Gizmondo and will report any further Giz news as soon as possible. There's a good chance that we'll visit Gizmondo soon for the European launch , somewhere in France.
PlayDevil.com reviews Mario Party 6 for GC
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Whooho! Another review has passed our writings and it now online in our "Reviews Section".
Now we take a closer look @ Nintendo's next installment in the party games franchise, "Mario Party 6" for GameCube.
Here's a snip:
"The main formula that led to the success of the previous games remains solid and unbreakable. Much hasn't been changed to it, at least not at first sight.
You get 75 brand new mini-challenges with six new game boards. Here, Hudson/Nintendo kept the same idea."
Read the full review here.
PlayDevil.com announce new feature: SHOT of the WEEK!
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Today, we @ PlayDevil.com announce glady a new feature on the site.
We have introduced the so-called "Shot of the Week".
Every week we'll replace the shot of the week with a new screenshot of an upcoming, anticipated game.
This week, the "SHOT of the WEEK" is from Ubisoft's upcoming game, 'King Kong', based on the upcoming movie.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more great screenshots, in our 'Shot section' or in the 'Shot of the Week'.
MotoGP3 to launch in summer 2005 with groundbreaking multiplayer
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Due to ship in Summer 2005, THQ's eagerly awaited MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology 3 is steering towards success thanks to a unique innovation that will revolutionise multiplayer gaming. Described as 'embedded gameplay', this powerful feature blurs the line between offline and online action, making it quicker and easier than ever for speed demons to challenge each other.
While other racing games offer players the stark choice between racing against either the Artificial Intelligence (AI) or human drivers over a multiplayer network, MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology 3 offers something uniquely different. When a player sets-up a race against the AI, the game will automatically check for a similar multiplayer race about to start. If such a race is detected - and the competing drivers are of a similar skill - the player is given the option to jump into the multiplayer race with just one click of a button. This innovative option encourages and promotes online play, even to those who normally shy away from it. As a result, MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology 3 is perfectly placed to become a phenomenal multiplayer hit bringing new players to on-line gaming.
Ubisoft Brings Lumines For PSP To Europe
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, May 24 2005 @ 23:09 CET]
Today, Ubisoft, one of the world's leading videogame publishers, announced that it has joined forces with Bandai Company, Ltd to publish and distribute Lumines in Europe. This critically acclaimed music and luminary action puzzle is slated for release in conjunction with the official launch of the PSP in Europe.
Lumines is an addictive, hip, and stylistic musical puzzler reminiscent of Tetris that transcends any puzzle game to date. Created by renowned designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi of REZ, Sega Rally, and Space Channel 5 fame, this puzzle game delivers a unique gameplay experience that challenges players to bust blocks while grooving to evolving rock, techno, and pop musical scores.
"Ubisoft is thrilled to partner with Bandai and Q ENTERTAINMENT to bring Lumines for the PSP to the European launch," said John Parkes, director of marketing at Ubisoft. "Lumines is such a unique and exciting title, we're very pleased to add it to Ubisoft's lineup of superior games."
Ape Escape : On the Loose for PSP
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announces today the forthcoming European release of 'Ape Escape®: On the Loose (WT) for PSPTM, the ultimate in personal portable entertainment.
Based on the multi-million selling Ape Escape® franchise, 'Ape Escape: On the Loose' sees more than 200 cheeky monkeys let loose across eight vibrant worlds and 20 fun packed levels. Each and every Monkey has their own unique personality: some are loud and competitive, some mischievous and meddling and others are just cheeky wise guys.
The aim of the game is to capture the troublesome apes before they change world history with their escapades. Players can choose from a range of gadgets and gizmos including a Remote Controlled Car, Tank, Sky Flyer, Radar and Sword to help hunt down the mischievous monkeys. The multiplayer mode allows two players to take on each other in a series of hilarious and highly competitive mini-games including SnowKidz Racing, Ape Ping Pong and Boxing.
Go bananas with the wireless capability and hook up with other Monkey fans to work together to protect the world and keep those chimps at bay... there's no time for hangin' around - these monkeys mean business!
E3: Vivendi announce StarCraft: Ghost
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Blizzard Entertainment® today unveiled several new features for its upcoming tactical-action console game, StarCraft: GhostTM, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).
The hands-on demonstration featured StarCraft: Ghost's newly designed multiplayer component and was presented by members of Blizzard's new console development team, which now includes the former Swingin' Ape Studios. Since joining the project in 2004, the Swingin' Ape team has added a number of new levels and features to StarCraft: Ghost, including the ability to play online on the XboxTM over Xbox LiveTM and on Battle.net® for the PlayStation® 2.
On display for show attendees was StarCraft: Ghost's unique Capture the Base mode, an entirely new multiplayer game type where two teams of four players each can play as different StarCraft characters and battle for control of a flying Terran base. Also shown for the first time were the game's controllable vehicles -- many of which will be familiar to players of the StarCraft real-time strategy (RTS) game -- providing additional levels of strategy and depth to the fast-paced multiplayer gameplay.
PlayDevil.com reviews Star Wars: Republic Commando
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Alright! Another new review has been posted online.
Now we take a closer look on LucasArts "Republic Commando" for the X-Box.
Here's a snip:
Believe it or not, this game is packed with full action! In the very first level, you must team up with your other mates, finding one by one, blasting through droids and other Star Wars enemies. After that it gets interesting. Most of the time you'll never let your finger go from the fire trigger since it will be glued on. That's a good thing for an action game which Republic Commando really is, but a bad thing since it's being sold as a "tactical squad based shooter set in the Star Wars universe".
You can read the full review here.
The new Prince of Persia: Kindred Blades
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Storyline
The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him. The Prince is rapidly captured and Kaileena has no choice but to sacrifice herself and unleash the Sands of Time in order to save him. Now cast to the streets and hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that past battles have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him...
Key Features
Play and master two distinct characters
Wield the powers and weapons of two master warriors with different combat styles, attitudes, and histories.
Choose your way to kill
Master the expanded Free-Form Fighting system to destroy enemies in your own style; strangle enemies from afar with the deadly Daggertail; or use a new stealth art to inflict surprise decapitations - the choice is yours.
Battle freely through Babylon
Dominate enemies on the perilous rooftops, dodge through chaotic streets, and ambush pursuers in dark, underground passageways.
Immerse yourself in a dramatic story
Experience unparalleled depth in storytelling as you fight your way through a twisting tale filled with adrenaline, tension and discovery.
Manipulate time to surprise enemies
Execute powerful attacks against entire armies by slowing down or rewinding time, or surprise them by using some all-new Sands of Time powers.
Experience a masterful blend of gameplay
True to the Prince of Persia franchise, the game provides a variety of action combat, agility and story-driven puzzles - all masterfully blended together into a rich gaming experience.
Ship Date: November 2005
Pursuit Force: A New Type of Cop for PSP
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is pleased to announce today the forthcoming release of Pursuit ForceTM developed exclusively for the PSPTM. A thrilling new adrenaline fuelled title from the Bigbig Studios team, Pursuit Force is an arcade-action tour-de-force. Leap between cars and motorbikes at speeds of over 150mph employing an entirely new and original game-play mechanic, even take to the skies in the exclusive Pursuit Force helicopter!
Pursuit Force sees a time where rising crime and mounting gang tensions make Capital City's streets a dangerous place. Meeting the hardened criminals with force is the job of a new type of cop working for the Pursuit Force team, an elite police division where the ends justify the means. Set across five districts controlled by violent criminals, Pursuit Force features more than 30 cases to crack in a non-stop festival of speed. The action takes place across an entire fictional American state, as the law gets tough on a new breed of gangs.
E3: LucasArts announces NEXT-GEN titles
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LucasArts revealed today that Indiana Jones® will once again don his famous fedora with a new video game set for release on next-generation consoles in 2007.
The company also announced its intention to enter the handheld gaming market, with a Sony PSPTM version of Star Wars BattlefrontTM II set to join the previously unveiled PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and PC versions this Fall.
Also coming to the PC platform are immersive online adventures in Star Wars Galaxies®: The Total Experience (May 24, 2005) and the power to command galactic forces in Star Wars Empire at WarTM (Spring 2006).
MediEvil returns on Sony's PSP
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announces the release of MediEvil ResurrectionTM, a hilarious action adventure game designed exclusively for PSPTM. The third title in the multi-million unit selling MediEvil series, MediEvil Resurrection sees the return of the 'fearless' knight, Sir Daniel Fortesque. In his latest misadventure, Dan 'bravely' attempts to rescue the land of Gallowmere from the evil Zarok and in death, becomes the hero he never was in life.
One hundred years on and Sir Dan, still skeletal and jawless, is back in action in a visually stunning and highly entertaining production from SCEE's Cambridge Studio. Tailored for the PSP – the ultimate in personal, portable entertainment, MediEvil offers quintessential action-adventure gaming on the go:
New levels, new moves: Lead Sir Dan across the magical land of Gallowmere taking in oodles of varied levels, new riddles, gazillions of combat moves and bucket-loads of weapons.
Action meets humour: Enjoy the enchanting new storyline and become part of the MediEvil universe – a place bursting with action and humour.
Play with friends: Experience true multiplayer gaming with 8 of new wireless multiplayer mini-games.
Help on the Go: Meet the Voodoo Witch giving you in game 'help' and find the in-game manual stored in Sir Dan's crypt.
The world of MediEvil is a weird and wonderful place, bursting with action and boundless humour. As players commence their journey they will notice they're not alone as Sir Dan now has a genie who accompanies him on his adventures and who lives in his skull!!
MediEvil brings action, adventure, humour and a challenge...and all of that with the power of the PSP.
E3: JAWS Unleashed
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JAWS broke all box office records to become one of the highest grossing films of its time. The movie has had a lasting impact spanning decades and now JAWS Unleashed is poised to recapture the horror of being preyed upon by the most feared creature in the ocean. JAWS Unleashed recreates scenes and character spinoffs from the movie while allowing the player to experience the JAWS universe from a unique perspective—that of the Great White Shark.
Game Storyline:
Amity Island is growing, making corporate connections with prestigious companies like Environplus to improve the Island's economy. Unfortunately the increased population around the Island and recent industrial activity has also attracted YOU-one of Earth's most fearsome creatures-a Great White Shark. When the Environplus CEO's son falls prey to your deadly attacks, the CEO hires renowned shark hunter Cruz Ruddock to track and kill you. Meanwhile, Marine Biologist Michael Brody tries to capture you for research. Can Ruddock and Brody stop you from causing havoc and killing more people before the 4th of July celebration?
Platform(s): PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC
Target Street Date: August 2005
Nintendo announce massive list of DS games
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Short but powerful:
New Super Mario Bros.®
Launch Date: TBA
The first new 2-D MarioTM platformer since Super Mario World® has arrived. Boasting incredible 3-D graphics to accompany classic 2-D game play, this fast-paced adventure will have Mario fans cheering as they make their way over fields, under water, through castles and into the air. New and familiar enemies are everywhere, not to mention mind-blowing challenges made possible by the dual screens of the Nintendo DS. Not only that, but players can link wirelessly with a friend to play as Mario and Luigi in multiplayer mode.
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NintendogsTM
Launch Date: 08/22/05
Put a puppy inside a Nintendo DS!
Pick from more than 15 of the most popular dog breeds, including Labradors, Chihuahuas, beagles and more, then care for and train the puppy using the touch screen and microphone.
Pet the pup, acquire and play with more than 100 items like tennis balls, flying discs and even clothing accessories. Teach your dog to do tricks by creating your own personalized voice commands.
Train your pups well and compete in obedience and agility trials. Win these competitions to earn cash, which you can use to buy supplies and even more dogs to keep your first puppy company.
Walk puppies around the town to meet neighborhood dogs or interact wirelessly with friends' Nintendogs using the innovative Bark Mode
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KirbyTM: Canvas Curse
Launch Date: 06/13/05
The DS stylus has been magically infused with the power to paint. Players draw paths and stun enemies to guide KirbyTM through an adventure spanning seven massive worlds.
Kirby has been turned into a ball, so rainbow paths are the only way he can find power-ups and reach the gates of each world. Draw loops to make him speed up, make ramps to jump danger and draw walls to block laser beams and cannon blasts.
Touch enemies to stun them, then tap Kirby to dash into them and copy their abilities. Turn into Wheel Kirby, Burning Kirby, Stone Kirby and many more.
Try tough challenges in all seven worlds, take on bosses in unique battles or play mini-games.
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MeteosTM
Launch Date: 06/27/05
An evil planet named Meteo is sending storms of world-ending meteors across the galaxy, and only puzzle skills can stop them. As blocks rain down, use the stylus to align similar ones and launch them back into space.
Defend more than 30 planets, each with its own alien race, theme music, block style and gravitational laws.
Explore planets in Star Trip, challenge CPU players of any skill, play multiplayer, survive deluge mode or spend launched Meteos to unlock new planets and features.
Link wirelessly with up to three friends and have a war of the worlds as players select which planet to launch their Meteos toward. Team up, customize items or establish time or stock limits – players can play however they like.
Using DS Download Play, players can take on up to three friends with only one game card.
Other games that were also announced:
- Mario Kart DS
- Animal Crossing DS
- Mario & Luigi 2
- Elektroplankton
Category Icons added on-site
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Have you noticed it already? Or not?
Indeed, we have worked out more code for our newspage and added some lovely 'icons' to all our categories!
Now when posting news for a specific category, instead of the usual 'text' you'll see now a new icon.
Lovely isn't it?
We're also working out a sort of a poll system and of course recoding our search/archive page.
Super Mario Strikers ... for GameCube
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, May 20 2005 @ 16:29 CET]
Another new Nintendo game has been announced at E3. It's "Super Mario® Strikers" and here's more:
Nintendo's foray into sports titles continues with Super Mario Strikers, a new soccer game that's unlike anything ever to hit the pitch. Whether players are freezing their opponents with an ice-cold shell, unleashing a spiny shell on their hapless opponents or making entire teams flee in terror with a roving Chain Chomp, they're sure to see something new around every corner kick.
Super Mario Strikers features all the favorite characters from the Nintendo universe, as well as four-person multiplayer action that will have players and their friends cheering all night long. Get ready for the world cup of gaming.
Nintendo announce The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess!!
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The HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GameCube game of the year has been officially announced now by Nintendo on this years' E3!
You can tell that I'm very excited about this? Can you?
Anyway here's the information every Nintendo Zelda fan has been waiting for:
The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess
Format: Nintendo GameCubeTM
Launch Date: Holiday 2005
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Game Type: Adventure
Accessories: Memory Card
Players: 1
Developed by Nintendo
KEY INFORMATION
When an evil darkness enshrouds the land of Hyrule, a young farm boy named Link must awaken the hero...and the animal...within.
When Link travels to into the darkened land of Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and must scour the land with the help of a mysterious being named Midna.
Ride into battle against troops of foul creatures with an incredible horseback combat system, then take on massive bosses that must be seen to be believed.
Many puzzles stand between Link and the fulfillment of his quest, so players must sharpen their wits as they hunt for weapons and items.
Game Storyline: Link, a young man raised as a wrangler in a small, rural village, is ordered by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit. He sets off, oblivious to the dark fate that has descended upon the kingdom. When he enters the Twilight Realm that has covered Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. A mysterious figure named Midna helps him break free, and with the aid of her magic, they set off to free the land from the shadows.
Characters: Link, Zelda, Midna and many others, both new and old
How to progress through the game: Link must explore the vast land of Hyrule and uncover the mystery behind its plunge into darkness. As he does, he'll have to enlist the aid of friendly folk, solve puzzles and battle his way through dangerous dungeons. In the Twilight Realm, he'll have to use his wolf abilities and Midna's magic to bring light to the land.
Special powers/weapons/moves/features: Besides his trusty sword and shield, Link will use his bow and arrows, fight while on horseback and use a wealth of other items, both new and old.
New Wi-Fi titels for Nintendo DS
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By the end of the year, Nintendo DSTM owners around the world will be able to play their favorite franchises via Wi-Fi. Mario Kart® DS, Animal Crossing® DS and a new Tony Hawk title from Activision are targeted to be among the first using Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, a groundbreaking portable, wireless gaming network. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection fulfills the promise of the wireless capabilities of Nintendo DS by taking advantage of yet another innovative aspect of the system and using it to expand the gaming experience to wider audiences.
Nintendo is partnering with IGN Entertainment to manage the service's architecture and navigation. Using IGN's GameSpy Technology, DS players will connect wirelessly at any Wi-Fi hub, find their friends and begin racing, battling or chatting as easily as if they were sitting in the same room. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection also lets players post high scores and includes an option for games to have online storage space to store game data. More than 25 publishers worldwide are working on titles that will use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
In the six months since it launched, Nintendo DS has redefined portable gaming. With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the next six months will bring equally exciting innovations. Mario Kart DS, due in Q4, lets up to eight players race against one another in classic Mario Kart fashion on new tracks and arenas. Zip through raceways and environments while firing shells at your opponents using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Animal Crossing DS, also due in Q4, gives players in different locations the ability to explore their worlds and manage their homes. Using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, players can hang out, collect items or visit with friends.
Epic & MS announce Gears of War for XBox360
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"Gears of War" have been announced for the XBox360 aswell by Epic Games and MS. This game title will be using the Unreal engine 3 and will be released somewhere in 2006.
The goods:
Overview: Blending the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, "Gears of War" is the first game developed by Epic Games exclusively for Microsoft Game Studios and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. "Gears of War" thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.
In this third-person tactical shooter, gamers live and breathe the role of Marcus Fenix. A disgraced former war hero, Marcus seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against an onslaught of merciless warrior fiends. Gamers immerse themselves in an experience so intensely emotional and gut-wrenching that playing will be like controlling a blockbuster action movie.
"Gears of War" utilizes the breathtaking new Unreal Engine 3 to create cinematic, high-definition visuals for a gaming experience that truly ushers in the next generation. Gamers will experience beautifully rendered interactive environments and characters so lifelike they appear to be made of flesh and bone. The next-generation visuals create a world in which the tiniest detail is vivid in the largest battle.
Perfect Dark Zero for XBox360
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Developer Rare and Microsoft has announced "Perfect Dark Zero" for the XBox360, with Live enabled.
Release date: Holiday 2005
Here's more:
Overview: Joanna Dark returns in the Xbox 360-exclusive "Perfect Dark Zero," the prequel to the international award-winning and multimillion-selling first-person shooter "Perfect Dark" from famed game developer Rare Ltd. A secret war has begun between shadowy corporations bent on world domination. Joanna Dark and her father, Jack, are caught up in the fight for the planet's future. A routine bounty hunting mission rips open a global conspiracy that will change Joanna's destiny — forever.
Players must guide Joanna Dark on her journey to become the Perfect Agent. Featuring a compelling and captivating story, "Perfect Dark Zero" plunges players into a world of corporate espionage and conspiracy. "Perfect Dark Zero" merges the excitement and intrigue of its predecessor with revolutionary game design, online play and amazing graphics to deliver an experience that defines next-generation gaming and entertainment.
'The Darkness' video game for next-gen
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Majesco, a provider of diversified offerings and content for digital entertainment platforms, today announced it will publish the video game adaptation of the popular comic book series, The Darkness, for the next generation of consoles. Scheduled for release in 2006, The Darkness is being developed by Starbreeze, the acclaimed development studio behind the top-selling video game, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.
Based on the best-selling Top Cow comic book, The Darkness casts players as Jackie Estacado, a fearless Mafia hitman for the Franchetti crime family who is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of The Darkness. Throughout the game, players must learn to control and harness The Darkness power in order to overthrow the vicious mob boss and fulfill their destiny.
The Darkness features a seamless and unique blend of modern crime drama and supernatural horror through first and third-person, non-linear gameplay. Utilizing the Starbreeze engine for next generation consoles, The Darkness features single and online multi-player action across highly realistic environments.
PlayDevil.com takes closer preview on Microsoft's XBox360!!
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It was time to take a closer look on those NEXT-GEN consoles that were revealed.
Today we get in-depth with Microsoft's new Xbox console, the "XBox360".
A fully detailed what-to-expect hardware preview that will drool you over.
With technical specs, images and more.
Check our hardware preview of the XBox360 out, right here.
Watch out for our PlayStation3 and Revolution hardware previews!
Launch of Fahrenheit website
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Atari today announced the launch of the official website for the highly anticipated and original paranormal adventure game, Fahrenheit, coming to PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox and PC this September.
The site at www.atari.com/fahrenheit features detailed game information, screen shots, and more, all beautifully presented in the distinctive and striking visual style of Fahrenheit. Fans will be able to sign up to receive regular updates of the new and exclusive material available on the site.
Demo Released For Delta Force: Xtreme
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NovaLogic today announced the release of a demo for the recently launched PC title Delta Force: Xtreme. The demo, which includes both a single player and a multiplayer level, gives gamers a taste of what to expect in the action packed game and can be downloaded from www.novalogic.com.
The single player level is called 'Flood' and puts gamers through their paces in the high mountains of Peru. In this level players have to fight to take control of a remote airstrip which is currently under the control of a drug lord. The multiplayer map is a snow based map with drivable vehicles. The game type supported is Team King of the Hill.
Delta Force: Xtreme was developed to offer gamers of all levels an easy pick-up-and-play FPS experience for an affordable price. The game includes 20 single player missions across 3 campaigns, 20 co-op missions and over 20 maps for online multiplayer games that support up to 32 players. Multiplayer game types include Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Team King of the Hill and more as well as STATS. In addition to this, Delta Force: Xtreme introduces drivable vehicles for the first time ever in a Delta Force game.
Ubisoft reveals AND1 Streetball for PS2 and Xbox
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced AND 1® Streetball for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by Black Ops, AND 1 Streetball is the ultimate basketball experience that features all the jaw-dropping moves of authentic streetball.
With unprecedented depth, freedom and control, AND 1 Streetball features the entire roster of sensational AND 1 Mix Tape Tour players such as AO, The Professor, Spyda and Pharmacist – each with their signature moves and look. AND 1 Streetball also gives you the power to create your own player and your own moves – so YOU can become the next streetball phenomenon.
The highly immersive Story mode puts you on the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour – the world’s premier streetball event, where originality and the ability to electrify the crowds will get your name mentioned alongside the streetball legends. But to become a legend in true AND 1 Mix Tape Tour fashion, you must continue to work on your skills and elevate your game every time you play.
Visit www.and1streetballgame.com for exclusive insider information.
Battlefield 2 Limited edition keyset for ZBoard
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Ideazon Inc., designer and developer of the Zboard™, the world’s first keyboard designed for PC gamers, today announced its new Battlefield 2™ Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard. The new keyboard had been designed especially for the blockbuster game, Battlefield 2 from Electronic Arts (EA) developed by Digital Illusions (DICE) which is slated for release in June 2005.
Ideazon has partnered with EA to enhance players’ ability to wage war with the Battlefield 2 Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard. The Battlefield 2 Keyset lets players gain the advantage over their enemies and master the gaming environment using a customized control layout. With up to 64 players on huge virtual battlefields, the Zboard can make the difference between victory and defeat, life and death.
With the Keyset, players can change their camera view to zero in on an enemy, commandeer vehicles or bring up the game map. Use of the special “Butterfly” layout can also help ensure success for new and hardened veterans alike. Setting an ambush, blowing up enemy equipment or ordering an air-strike has never been easier.
Zboard has engineered an uncompromising Keyset that was built by gamers for gamers. Zboard’s custom labeled commands make the coordination required for Battlefield 2 effortless. When players are under fire, the Battlefield 2 Keyset for Zboard is their most lethal weapon.
The Battlefield 2 Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard lets gamers take advantage of many enhanced features including:
· Weapons labeled on the keys for instantaneous access to your arsenal;
· Ability to accept up to seven simultaneous key presses for maximum speed and unparalleled gaming control; and
· Vivid color graphics straight from the game.
The Zboard and Battlefield 2 Limited Edition Keyset are available at major retail and online outlets. The suggested retail values for the Zboard and Battlefield 2 Keyset are 59.99,- Euro and 24.99,- Euro, respectively.
Official release dates and pricing of NEXT-GEN consoles
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Well from all the information that we now have gathered , we came up that the PlayStation 3 will see the light somewhere in Spring 2006.
Price is yet unknown but it could be somewhere the 400-500 euro since a magazine claimed that it would cost 450$. That's pricey.
Regarding Microsoft's upcoming XBox 360. It will be available this YEAR! Somewhere in November so ready for the massive Christmas XB360 releases. Price? It seems that Microsoft will put the price down and it will not cost the same as the XBox when it was launched. How much concrete is not yet certain.
Nintendo's Revolution system will be somehow available in 2006 as well and we hope in the first quarter. Still many details are not verified yet, even its price.
Stay tuned to PlayDevil.com for the latest on these systems.
Ridge Racer DS coming to Europe in June
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Experience the race of your life as Ridge RacerTM comes to Nintendo DS with all the fast-paced action of the original arcade legend. With the unprecedented control and responsiveness of Touch Screen steering, as well as the wireless multiplayer mode for 6 player competitions, Ridge RacerTM is set to be the must-have driving game for Nintendo DS when it launches on 3rd June 2005.
Compete in the Grand Prix mode against 11 computer-controlled cars to unlock all 20 circuits and the Car Attack mode, where you go head-to-head against an opponent in order to win new cars. Ridge RacerTM also offers a Quick Play mode for instant racing and a Time Attack mode.
There are 32 playable cars in total, all featuring the Ridge RacerTM series' trademark drift handling. Each car has its own unique statistics (speed, acceleration, handling and grip), so players can pick the car best suited to their driving style. Most models are unlocked by competing in Car Attack mode, but certain secret vehicles can only be obtained by competing in wireless multiplayer with friends. Look out for the exclusive Nintendo and Namco character-themed cars!
The wireless multiplayer mode allows for the ultimate racing challenge. Up to 6 players can join together to compete in Multi-Card Play, with access to all cars and circuits. In Single-Card Play you only need 1 copy of the game to enjoy multiplayer fun with all of your friends.
PlayDevil.com reviews Brother in Arms Road to Hill 30 on X-Box
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After all these massive E3 updates and more to come, it was also time to publish our in-depth review of Ubisoft's and Gearbox tactical WW2 squad based shooter "Brother in Arms Road to Hill 30" for X-Box.
After weeks and weeks of testing we finally made it. A long review about probably one of the best if not THE BEST tactical authentic realistic WW2 shooter.
You can read the entire review right here.
Don't forget to wacht out for our PREVIEWS of the X-Box 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintedo's own Revolution.
All three in one way will probably not work, since we're also working on other review content but we'll do our best!
id Software Announces QUAKE 4 for Xbox 360!
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id Software announced today that it is bringing QUAKE 4 to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Currently in development by Raven Software in cooperation with id Software, the game will be debuted at the E3 Expo.
"QUAKE 4 utilizes the power of our groundbreaking DOOM 3® engine to transport players into a war-torn science-fiction universe graphically realized like never before," said Todd Hollenshead, CEO, id Software. "We're excited to bring the next generation experience to a new breed of console game fans."
QUAKE 4 is the first game to utilize id Software's revolutionary DOOM 3 technology. In the game, you are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad and Earth's valiant invasion force. Fight alone, with your squad, and in hover tanks and mechanized walkers as you engage in a heroic mission into the heart of the Strogg war machine. But, in this epic war between worlds, the only way to defeat the Strogg is to become one of them. Battle through early missions as a deadly marine, then after your capture as a marine-turned-Strogg with enhanced abilities and the power to turn the tide of the war.
THQ and Volition, Inc. Hit the Streets With Saint's Row
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THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) and critically acclaimed development studio Volition, Inc. today announced Saint's RowTM. An evolution in open world gaming, Saint's 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. Scheduled to release worldwide on the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in 2005, Saint's Row will make its public debut at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, CA, May 18.
"We're building Saint's Row on a new proprietary game engine that's going to take our studio to the next level of game design," said Mike Kulas, Volition's founder and president. "The goal is to build a complete sense of dynamic reaction to every action the player takes. In Saint's Row, the player is not forced to follow a linear story in a pseudo-sandbox world. The purpose is to provide choice and freedom as to how the game is played."
"Saint's Row represents an evolution in open world game design and breaks the mold, pushing the genre in a new direction of choice and consequence," added Jack Sorensen, executive vice president of worldwide studios, THQ. "With this title, we'll establish both a new franchise on a next-generation console and a solid foundation for our future projects."
Currently being developed for the Xbox 360, Saint's Row sets the player as a member of the Third Street Saints, a gang trying desperately to take back the streets from three rival gangs that hold the city.
E3: 2K Sports Announces E3Line-up
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2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced its summer and fall lineup of sports titles that will be highlighted at the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
The 2K Sports lineup featured at E3 includes:
NBA 2K6
Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360
NBA 2K6 hits the hardwood with all the ingredients necessary to continue its reign as the #1 rated pro basketball game***. Ballers achieve NBA superstar status with the new 24/7 mode, where created players now participate in training camps, competitions and even land endorsement deals. Players elevate their game by utilizing the innovative V.I.P. SystemTM to challenge profiles of friends and other NBA 2K6 gamers across the country that match their gameplay tendencies down to the most minute detail. With the industry leading online experience and unrivaled franchise control, NBA 2K6 offers the most comprehensive and entertaining roundball experience anywhere.
Top Spin
Platform: PlayStation 2
Top Spin, the top-rated tennis game, slams its way onto the PlayStation 2, once again serving up everything you love: flawless gameplay, effortless controls, stunning venues and a fully customizable player creator made even better using the power of Eye Toy® to get you in the game. Top Spin is the only tennis game on the PlayStation 2 that gets you online competing against your friends and players everywhere. Play as one of the top professional tennis players in the world, or create your own to challenge and earn the title of the #1 ranked player.
NHL® 2K6
Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360
The champion of video game hockey is back! NHL 2K6 continues its legacy as the #1 rated* and now #1 selling NHL game** with more control, more emotion and more detail than ever before. Puck fans take command of tape-to-tape passing, behind-the-net plays and precision give-and-go attacks. Players dominate the ice with NHL caliber goaltending, skating, checking and puck handling with the deeply enhanced animation system. Featuring all-new presentation elements, commentary and cut-scenes, NHL 2K6 is the ultimate hockey experience.
College Hoops 2K6
Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360
It's that time of year again-the time of year where basketball courts around the nation are filled with excitement, slam dunks, unbelievable athletes, Cinderella stories, and championship dreams. Nothing captivates the nation quite like the NCAA® Basketball Tournament and no other game captures the collegiate atmosphere and pageantry like College Hoops 2K6. The only college basketball game to capture the feel of a last-second buzzer-beating basket, the euphoria of winning to play another day, and the agony of losing and going home, out coach your competition with College Hoops 2K6.
World Poker TourTM 2K6
Platforms: PlayStation 2, PSP system, Xbox, Game Boy Advance
Take a seat at the world's most prestigious poker tournaments with World Poker TourTM 2K6. Feel what it's like to play with the world's best as you compete against real WPTTM players, in real life WPTTM venues. Custom create poker games by setting rules and limits with the innovative poker editor, and take your games online to set up poker leagues with your friends. An exclusive presentation system modeled after the popular World Poker TourTM broadcast, with insightful commentary by WPTTM commentators, turns your living room into a seat at a WPTTM table. It's time to Shuffle Up and Deal!
Amped 3
Platform: Xbox 360
Snowboarding is more than a sport, it's a lifestyle. Amped 3 features the most authentic snowboarding gameplay with perfected controls and the elements of a true extreme sports sandbox. Throw down stylish tricks, white-knuckle sled rides, and experience death-defying crashes as you earn your world ranking online. Tweak your tricks, gear, runs, music, and special effects while saving your crew in this twisted story that defines Amped 3.
Top Spin 2
Platforms: Xbox 360, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DSTM
One of the top Xbox sports games, in both sales and popularity returns for another victory on Xbox 360. Everything you loved about Top Spin is back and made even better. The peerless player-creator is reborn with the powerful Digital Identity that truly puts you in the game. Experience Grand Slam events in venues that are alive and dynamic with environmental elements that react to your play. Characters are even more stunning with the addition of HD technology and the inclusion of the top players in the world like Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt and Roger Federer. Put it all online and you once again have the greatest tennis game ever created.
E3: Activision Announces Xbox 360 Game Lineup
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Activision, Inc announced today that the company is currently in development on three titles and working closely with id Software on a fourth game for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Activision's lineup includes Call of Duty® 2, the sequel to Infinity Ward's 2003 blockbuster hit that won more than 80 Game of the Year awards; Neversoft Entertainment's Tony Hawk's American WastelandTM, an all-new title in the best-selling series; and the as-yet-unannounced new Neversoft Entertainment title. Activision will unveil Call of Duty 2 for Xbox 360 at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
"We are very excited about Xbox 360 which marks a revolutionary advancement over previous console systems," said Kathy Vrabeck, president, Activision Publishing. "The new platform will enable us to deliver the most powerful, realistic and innovative gaming experiences ever. All of the titles are being developed by our internal studios. One of the titles is based on a proven well-established property and two on our own original IP."
E3: SEGA announces E3 line-up
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SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced its fall and winter lineup of entertainment titles to be featured at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2005.
SEGA of America is introducing two original Xbox 360 games; both playable at E3. Condemned: Criminal Origins is a first-person psychological thriller featuring photorealistic graphics, advanced enemy AI, and a strong dose of atmospheric tension. The hunt for a notorious serial killer offers gamers melee/firearm combat and game environments that are unpredictable and terrifyingly real. Full Auto redefines combat racing with physics technology that enables bigger crashes and the most destructive play experience ever captured in the racing genre. Amazingly detailed vehicles race through packed city streets with guns blazing, laying spectacular waste to opposing vehicles and buildings that get in their way.
SEGA is also fully supporting PC, handheld, and current-generation users with AAA titles like Spartan: Total Warrior (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube), Shadow The Hedgehog, Virtua Tennis: World Tour (PSP portable gaming system), and Phantasy Star Universe (PlayStation 2, PC). And on the first day of E3, SEGA will announce two new additions to the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise.
SEGA's lineup of entertainment games to be featured at E3 includes, but is not limited to, titles listed below.
Condemned: Criminal OriginsTM (Xbox 360): Developed by award-winning Monolith Productions, Condemned: Criminal Origins allows players to experience an unnatural level of psychological tension as they use their instincts, forensic tools, melee combat, and firearms to track a serial killer and bring him to justice. Presented in a first-person view for maximum visceral effect, this atmospheric thriller is best played with the surround-sound up and the lights off.
Full AutoTM (Xbox 360): Combine fully-automatic, weapon-equipped vehicles with highly detailed and interactive urban environments and you have Full Auto, the most destructive racing action ever experienced in a video game. Players can choose from a wide selection of unique vehicle designs, arm them with any combination of deadly weapons, and maneuver out of tight spots with the unique 'unwreck' play mechanic.
Gunstar Super HeroesTM (Game Boy Advance): Gunstar HeroesTM, one of the most critically acclaimed 2D games of all time, is finally receiving a sequel, and it's being developed by Treasure, the legendary team responsible for the original. In this intense side-scrolling shooter, Blue and Red (the lead characters) must once again keep a crystal of great power from falling into the hands of an evil empire intent on resurrecting the God of Ruin.
NHL Eastside Hockey ManagerTM 2005 (PC): The second in the series, NHLTM: Eastside Hockey Manager 2005 is a comprehensive ice hockey management simulation featuring more than 15 playable leagues, a comprehensive database of 3,200 teams and over 32,000 players and staff – all listed in minute detail with more than 50 attributes each.
Phantasy StarTM Universe (PlayStation 2, PC): This enormous game offers two complete RPG experiences - a single-player action-adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multi-player component. In offline mode, this action-RPG offers more than 40 hours of gameplay, an emotionally engaging story, traditional cut scenes, and strong character development. In online mode, players are given the opportunity to travel with a squad of other adventurers, enter urban sprawls teeming with hundreds of players, and build their unique avatars into powerful warriors
Shadow The HedgehogTM (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube): From his first appearance in Sonic Adventure 2TM to his most recent role in Sonic HeroesTM, Shadow has emerged as one of the most popular characters in the Sonic The Hedgehog universe. And now, he is headlining his own game. Shadow The Hedgehog boldly combines the excitement of high-speed action-platformers with the intensity of third-person shooters. Hero or Villain? You decide.
Shining ForceTM Neo (PlayStation 2): Moving away from the methodical gameplay of prior Shining Force strategy-RPGs, Shining Force Neo is a fast-paced action-adventure. Real-time combat creates a deeper sense of personal involvement in battles, and the presence of more than 90 enemies on screen at once ratchets up the grand scale that the Shining Force games are known for.
Spartan: Total WarriorTM (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube): This action epic lets players fight within massive cinematic battles as a fighter known only as The Spartan. Spartan: Total Warrior runs on proprietary software technology that makes it possible to present more than 170 detailed warriors simultaneously engaged in pitched combat.
Virtua TennisTM: World Tour (PSP portable): Virtua Tennis: World Tour features an array of internationally ranked tennis pros, as well as a new make-your-own player option, exclusive mini-games, and original courts. Wi-Fi gameplay is also supported, encouraging up to 4 friends to play together.
Worldwide Soccer ManagerTM 2006 (PC): Developed for the PC and Mac by UK developer Sports Interactive, creators of the highly popular Championship ManagerTM series, Worldwide Soccer Manager 2006 represents the next evolution in fantasy sports by enabling gamers to control all team-related activities for their favorite pro or semi-pro franchise in the U.S. as well as 50 other countries across the world.
Namco Announces Support For Xbox 360 With Frame City Killer
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Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today "Frame City KillerTM," a next-generation action game for the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring astoundingly detailed graphics powered by the Unreal® EngineTM 3 and immersive, non-linear gameplay, "Frame City Killer" is set to deliver an intense gaming experience this holiday season in North America and Europe.
Set in a futuristic metropolis in East Asia, "Frame City Killer" casts players as Crow, an assassin sent to Frame City to identify and eliminate Khan - a mysterious terrorist and head of a deadly new-age drug cartel. As a hit man, players track and profile targets, while utilizing numerous methods to execute the perfect hit. "Frame City Killer" offers players a dark and gritty storyline, thrilling car chases and a variety of ways for players to achieve their goals.
"'Frame City Killer' is an excellent showcase of what Namco has planned for next-generation consoles," said Nobuhiro Kasahara, president and CEO of Namco Hometek, Inc. "The Xbox 360 provides an all around entertainment experience with remarkable audiovisuals and groundbreaking gameplay immersion, allowing Namco to successfully deliver innovation and fun to consumers."
"Frame City Killer" is the first game by a Japanese developer to use the Unreal Engine 3. This technology allows players to experience the most realistic visuals and physics in an interactive environment including bombs shattering windows and bullets destroying cars.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 3 makes an entrance on XBox 360
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest videogame publishers, announced development of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® 3 (working title), the next installment in the smash-hit squad-based action franchise. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® 3 is scheduled to ship for retail in conjunction with the launch of the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and will also be available on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCube™ and Windows® PC DVD-ROM this holiday 2005.
About Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® 3:
The face of war has changed. Enemy lines blur and there is no longer a clear opponent. New enemies and new threats require a new type of warfare - a new type of soldier. Enter the Ghosts.
In 2013, the U.S. Army will implement the Integrated Warfighter System evolving what we know as the modern soldier. IWS combines advanced weapon systems, satellite communication devices and enhanced survivability into one fully integrated combat system. The IWS program has been developed to meet these new threats head on. Now, it can be tested on the battlefield.
Following an insurgence in the heart of Mexico City, the U.S. Army’s most elite Special Forces team is deployed to the center of the conflict to regain control of the city. Greatly outnumbered but fully equipped with the IWS, this elite team is the first and last line of defense on the battlefield. They are the “quiet” professionals. They are the Ghosts.
Key Features
• Next-generation gaming technology: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 3 is built from the ground up for next-generation consoles, maximizing increased power to deliver phenomenal graphics and a host of innovative features. Current-generation versions will be custom-tailored for each platform.
• Become the soldier of the future: Gain access to the future of military technology. Using a fully integrated combat system with cutting-edge weapons and communication systems, gamers will embody the soldier of the future. Based on actual military research, the Ghosts give gamers a realistic view of how war will be fought in the next decade.
• Revolutionary feature: Use the revolutionary Cross-Com, a communication device powered by satellite technology. Attached to the soldier’s monocle, the Cross-Com provides full situational awareness and command of the battlefield. Command the Ghost squad and remote allied forces and drones, and direct artillery and air strikes. See what the squad sees and receive visual and auditory intelligence from allied forces and unmanned drones.
• Stunning urban environment: One capital, multiple locations. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® 3 takes place entirely in Mexico City, one of the world’s largest cities. A stunning, meticulously detailed universe will provide complete immersion in the urban war of the future.
• Top-notch multiplayer experience: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® 3 returns to deliver industry-leading multiplayer and cooperative gameplay for one of the hottest online franchises.
This title is not officially concept approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America.
X Box 360 , PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Revolution all revealed!!
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We saw this one coming! At this years E3 all the 3 console manufacturers, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo were about to reveal their next-gen system.
And they did!
Microsoft cut loose the X Box 2 name and went with X-Box 360.
Sony stayed with the familiar PlayStation name and just named it PlayStation 3.
And Nintendo ... well always innovative came up with Revolution.
Stay tuned because we're planning a preview of these 3 systems in a very very short term.
Information, screenshots and what we personally think of them will be online asap.
The gaming industry never looked so good until now .. and the games ... never so realistic as NOW!
E3: Namo announce massive E3 line-up
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Leading video games publisher Namco Hometek announced today plans to debut 22 of its highly anticipated console, PC and handheld releases at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Namco Franchises:
"SOULCALIBUR III" (PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system)
The legendary battle of Soul Calibur and Soul Edge moves to the next phase in "SOULCALIBUR III," the latest installment in the celebrated weapon-based fighting franchise – offering players unprecedented variety in gameplay modes and fighting styles. Players can guide the fate of their favorite character in the narrative Tales of Souls mode, play head-to-head with a friend in VS Standard mode, create their own custom fighters in Character Creation mode and battle as these custom fighters in a real-time simulation in Chronicles of the Sword mode. Players can also engage in unique and original battles in Soul Arena mode and even recount the history of the franchise in Museum mode. With an additional three new characters to the existing family of classic warriors, there is a collection of more than 25 playable characters, each with their own unique fighting style. The epic "SOULCALIBUR III" story continues on the PlayStation2 this fall.
"We Love Katamari" (PlayStation 2)
The cute and loveable Prince is rolling once again to appease all the new fans of his father, the King of All Cosmos, in "We Love Katamari." Players can select the Prince or one of his many cousins to complete the tasks given to them by the fans. Players can also travel to new locations and experience the great gameplay that has helped "Katamari Damacy(TM)" capture the hearts of gamers everywhere. "We Love Katamari" allows players to roll with a friend in the all-new two-player cooperative mode, in which each person controls part of the clump. " We Love Katamari" will be launching on the PlayStation 2 in 2005.
"MotoGP4" (PlayStation 2)
"MotoGP4" gets players ready for the ultimate in motorcycle racing on the PlayStation2. Players will able to reach insane speeds with licensed professional riders, tracks, bikes and all three engine classes from the 2004 season including MotoGP, 125cc and 250cc engine classes. All 16 tracks from around the world are accurately recreated with realistic bike physics, rider animations and wet and dry weather conditions to deliver an unprecedented sense of realism. Plus, "MotoGP4" will allow players to conduct Parts Tests between races to upgrade bikes and improve performance. Get ready to enter the high speed world of MotoGP on the PlayStation 2 coming soon in 2005!
"Pac-Man World 3" (PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Xbox(R), PC and PSP(TM) portable entertainment system)
Celebrate Pac-Man’s 25th anniversary with the latest in the popular series, "Pac-Man World 3." Help Pac-Man uncover Erwin’s evil plot and save the real world from the collapsing Spectral world. Fortunately, Pac-Man is not alone this time – Pinky and Clyde, the classic Ghosts, will help him along his journey. "Pac-Man World 3" will have an arsenal of power-ups that will let Pac-Man be victorious and save everybody from Erwin’s evil plans this fall 2005 on multiple platforms including the PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, PSP system and PC.
"Namco Museum 50th Anniversary" (PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, and Xbox)
The single largest compilation of Namco Arcade Classics ever, "Namco Museum 50th Anniversary" allows players to explore a virtual arcade hall where each of the game’s classic titles will be standing in its original arcade form. A total of 14 original arcade classics have been assembled, the largest Namco Museum compilation ever assembled. Classics will include "Rolling Thunder," "Pac-Man," "Ms. Pac-Man," "Galaga," "Dig Dug," "Pole Position," "Pole Position II," "Dragon Spirit," and many more! "Namco Museum 50th Anniversary" makes its way on the PlayStation 2, GameCube and Xbox in August 2005.
New PC Titles:
"Mage Knight Apocalypse" (PC)
A select group of heroes must defeat the Apocalypse Dragon, a seemingly unstoppable five-headed monstrosity that has been summoned by the forces of Chaos in "Mage Knight Apocalypse." Five unique character classes can be chosen from with hundreds of weapons, armor and abilities to customize. These heroes will battle hundreds of unique enemies with brilliant special effects in a beautiful 3D world. With an unprecedented focus on team combat, fight together as never before using group combo attacks to assault enemies in both single and online modes of play for the PC in 2006.
"HELLGATE: LONDON" (PC)
"HELLGATE: LONDON" combines the depth of role-playing games and action of first-person titles, while offering infinite playability with randomly created levels, items and events. The player creates a heroic character, completes quests and battles through innumerable hordes of demons to advance through experience levels and branching skill paths. A robust, flexible skill and spell system, highly customizable appearances and a massive variety of randomly generated equipment allow players to create their own unique hero.
Popular Children’s Licenses:
"Atomic Betty" (Game Boy(R) Advance)
Maximus and his minions have once again stirred up trouble across the universe and Betty must defeat them in "Atomic Betty." Betty, Sparky, X-5, Noah and Paloma will all be playable and gamers can play with three at the same time! Betty and her friends will have an arsenal of gadgets and skills to defeat the evil Maximus and will hurtle through the cosmos from the cockpit of their Hyper-Galactic Star Cruiser this November 2005 on the Game Boy Advance.
"The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree" (Game Boy Advance)
Based on the best-selling book, "The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree" is the most crocodile, spider and bat-infested video game in the history of spooky. Choose from Brother, Sister or Cousin Fred and help them find their way back home through the game’s dark, scary levels. Each bear has his own special ability such as strength and jumping and unique objects like flashlights, ropes and sticks. "The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree" will feature its classic and stunning art style in September 2005 on the Game Boy Advance.
"Hello Kitty Roller Rescue" (Nintendo GameCube)
For the first time, Hello Kitty enters a 3D videogame in "Hello Kitty Roller Rescue." Players will be able to save Earth from the misinformed Block-O with the much loved Hello Kitty and Badtz-Maru. More than 20 popular Sanrio characters will help Hello-Kitty throughout her travels. Kitty will also be able to partner up at various stages to fight enemies. And, for the first time, players will be able to enjoy the beautiful Sanriotown in a completely 3-D world that is interactive. "Hello Kitty Roller Rescue" ships for the GameCube in fall 2005.
"Gumby vs. The Astrobots" (Game Boy Advance)
Join the heroic Gumby as he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his friends in "Gumby vs. The Astrobots." Search for his friends as you meet a huge cast of bendable friends from the Gumby TV show, including Pokey(TM), Prickle(TM), and Goo(TM). Use Gumby’s unique ability to morph, stretch and twist to foil the Astrobots. Traverse the classic Old West or the icy North Pole, even the mysterious Planet Astrobot! "Gumby vs. The Astrobots" will be available in August 2005 on the Game Boy Advance.
Notable Action Titles:
"Sigma Star Saga" (Game Boy Advance)
"Sigma Star Saga" is the first game of its kind – a true mix of RPG depth and character building with a space shooter battle engine. This captivating RPG puts players in the role of a double agent whose mission is to discover the mystery behind six planets the evil Krill have taken interest in. Along with AAA graphics and sound, players will be able to customize weapons with more than 50 different Gun Data items. The story will feature multiple endings with more than 20 hours of gameplay. "Sigma Star Saga" ships on the Game Boy Advance in July 2005.
"Rebelstar Tactical Command" (Game Boy Advance)
The Arelian empire has been in control of Earth for far too long. A new recruit, Jorel, has organized a rebel force that just might be able to crush the Arelian empire in "Rebelstar: Tactical Command." Players must use the environment to their advantage in this turn-based strategy game that utilizes destructible terrain and true line of sight in eight directions. Players can also equip their squad with a variety of weapons including grenades, sniper rifles and missile launchers to take down the Arelian empire. Be prepared for "Rebelstar: Tactical Command" in August 2005 on the Game Boy Advance.
"Dead To Rights: Reckoning" (PSP system)
Jack Slate is back on the streets in this hardboiled action adventure, "Dead To Rights: Reckoning." Jack, and his trusted K-9 partner, Shadow, return to navigate the corrupt underworld of Grant City with cutting-edge graphics, intricate level design and sophisticated enemy AI that will push the limits of PSP system technology. Jack returns with new weapons, new lethal disarms and his trusty dog Shadow to wrestle enemies to the ground. Players will be able to go compete against each other with wireless multiplayer DeathMatch gameplay for hours of reply value. Players take the streets in "Dead To Rights: Reckoning" in summer 2005 on the PSP system.
"Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires" (Nintendo DS(TM))
"Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires" takes place in the dark and violent world of feudal Japan, where two brothers are bound by blood yet locked in battle for the title of Shogun king. After players choose their warrior prince, they can prepare to conquer all neighboring armies and become the ultimate ruler of Japan by commanding armies in real-time battle. Players map out their strategy on the bottom screen and command their armies to execute 3-D battles on the top screen. Players may use diplomacy, military strategy or assassination against their political rivals in mini-games including Forest Duels, Castle Siege and more. Wireless multiplayer action can let up to 16 friends battle it out to become the ultimate ruler of Japan. "Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires" ships on the Nintendo DS in October 2005.
"Pac N’ Roll" (Nintendo DS)
In "Pac N’ Roll," the inhabitants of Pac-World have been turned into spheres by the evil monster Golvis’ Ghost Light. Pac-Man must roll his way through Ghost-Land, collecting pellets and confronting Ghosts to save his friends and restore peace to Pac-Land. Introducing an innovative new control scheme, "Pac’N Roll" lets players control Pac-Man with the Nintendo DS stylus. Players can roll and dash around diverse landscapes such as the Castle Pac, Gyro-Jungle and Flaming Fortress as well as execute maneuvers such as hairpin turns, immediate stops and precision rolling with effortless strokes of the stylus. "Pac N’ Roll" will roll its way onto the Nintendo DS in summer 2005.
"Namco Museum Battle Collection" (PSP system)
"Namco Museum Battle Collection" presents an all-new treatment of its classics by bringing together many of Namco’s most beloved arcade franchises – with 10 exclusive games for the U.S. version. Taking full advantage of the PSP portable entertainment system’s wireless connectivity, the game allows up to four gamers to battle it out or play together on the classic updated titles. Players will also be able to share the great nostalgic gameplay of the original titles with their friends in the Game Sharing Mode by transferring wirelessly to another PSP system. The ultimate handheld arcade experience will launch this summer exclusively on the PSP system.
"Bounty Hounds" (working title) (PSP system)
The player takes the role of Maximillan, the leader of "Bounty Hounds" – a ruthless band of mercenaries. The mission is to engage in battle with Extraterrestrial Intelligence (ETI) spread across planets and unfold a sinister plot between a corporation and ETI that threatens to take over the world. With more than 500 weapons and armor, players face 40 alien species and 40 expansive missions. Advanced enemy AI will adapt to player health and weapon type. Dungeons are randomly generated each time the game is played so no gameplay experience is the same. Wireless gaming will allow players to access rare items to share they can’t get when playing alone! Become a "Bounty Hound" this summer, only on the PSP system.
New Original Content:
"Urban Reign" (PlayStation 2)
>From the makers of "SOULCALIBUR(R)" and "Tekken(R)" comes the next level in fighting action – "Urban Reign." Players assume the role of a gritty street brawler who has been hired by one of the city’s dominant gangs to protect its leader. In "Urban Reign," players are thrown into a full-blown turf war, involving gang corruption and street justice that spans from the neighborhood block all the way to the upper levels of city government. By teaming up with an AI-controlled character, players can pull off a host of devastating and destructive combo maneuvers against multiple enemies throughout the game’s 100 missions. "Urban Reign" also supports multi-tap play for up to four players to determine who really rules the hood. "Urban Reign" hits the streets this fall, exclusively for the PlayStation 2.
"Payout Poker and Casino" (PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC, and PSP system)
Gas up the Learjet and put the Cristal on ice, because it is time for players to put their gambling skills to the ultimate test in "Payout Poker and Casino." Players will get ready to travel the globe to five of the world’s most exclusive casinos, each shown in a unique 3D interface allowing players to roam the casino floor and choose their favorite game. Run the table and own the game with Texas Hold’em, Blackjack, Baccarat, Slots, Roulette and much more! Players will even have the opportunity to customize their own character with physical features like hair, face and body types as well as a wide variety of clothing accessories. Get ready to win it all this fall 2005 on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, PSP system and PC.
(This title is not officially concept approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America.)
"Tales of Legendia" (PlayStation 2)
The renowned "Tales" series comes to the PlayStation 2 with "Tales of Legendia." This extraordinary new additional to the "Tales" series combines the depth of an RPG with the furiously fast real-time battles of an authentic fighting game. Players can now battle huge monsters with fighting-game-like controls with X-LiMBS, Namco’s new Crossover Linear Motion Battle system. In development for several years, "Tales of Legendia" offers fantastic 3D graphics and an emotionally-charged storyline. "Tales of Legendia" will also feature a unique cast of characters designed by Kazuto Nakazawe, the internationally renowned Japanese artist acclaimed for his animation sequences in “Kill Bill: Vol. 1.” This amazing new RPG experience comes to the PlayStation 2 in February 2006.
"Sniper Elite" (PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC)
"Sniper Elite" takes place in war-torn Berlin during the final days of World War II. As the Soviets and Germans are locked in a life and death struggle, the western Allies fear the looming Cold War. Assuming the role of a lone American sniper trained by the OSS, a player must infiltrate hostile enemy environments using their stealth and sniping skills and keep the Soviets from shifting the balance of power. The player’s mission will span 28 sensitive and challenging missions. When sniping, a player must use gravity, elevation, wind speed and direction, heart rate, breath, posture, background noise and other conditions to successfully hit their mark. When a mission is accomplished, a player can engage in 2-player co-op, 8-player deathmatch or multiplayer network play. Take aim of "Sniper Elite" this fall 2005.
E3: Hip Interactive Announces E3 2005 Line-Up
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Hip Games revealed the line-up for this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Below is the complete list of Hip GamesTM titles to be shown at E3 2005:
George A Romero presents City of the DeadTM
Release Date: Q1 2006
Genre: 1st Person Shooter
Platform: PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system / the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft/PC CD Rom
Description : The game is set on the Island of Ningun Futuro (Spanish for No Future), located off the coast of North America. The island is home to a secret operation military base, whose primary role was to testing weapon effects on cadavers. When the dead begin to rise, Dr Rocane the head Pathologist, thinks it is Christmas.
Call of Cthulhu: Destiny's End
Release Date: Summer 2006
Genre: 3rd person Survival Horror
Platform: Multi-Platform Release
Description: Destiny's End is a 3rd person Survival Horror game in which the player must guide two co-dependant characters through Cthulhu Mythos inspired encounters and situations. The game is based around the ruined fishing town of Innsmouth, a place destroyed by a government raid in 1928 and subsequently left to fester in ruin.
Ghost WarsTM (Description)
Release Date: Q1 2006
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Platform: PC CD Rom
Description: Terrorist actions - all threatening to have an impact of global scale - surface one after the other, to the greatest shock of western intelligence agencies. The responsibility to deal with the ever-increasing crisis falls on a small, but selected group of units belonging to a covert organization of the United States. While struggling desperately to contain the situation behind the scenes, and wage a secret war, the team unveils a grave and shocking discovery.
Rugby Challenge 2006 *
Release Date: Fall 2005
Genre: Sports (Rugby)
Platform: multi-format release
Description: Hip Games and Swordfish Studios (developers of Jonah Lomu Rugby and World Championship Rugby) are taking Rugby to the next level in this realistic simulation. Not only will Rugby Challenge 2006 offer realistic graphics and animations but also a wide choice of real teams and stadiums along with the new 2006 Rugby rules.
Ubisoft blaze with Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, is delighted to announce the action-filled flight combat game Blazing Angels™: Squadrons of WWII, a title exclusive to the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and internally developed by Ubisoft. From Western Europe to the Pacific, players test their air-combat skills as they experience the most famous battles of World War II. As a squadron leader, the player can fly up to 40 WWII aircraft in both single-player and multiplayer missions.
“Blazing Angels gives flight-combat fans the chance to discover the most famous World War II battles around the world,” said John Parkes, EMEA Marketing Director at Ubisoft. “Tension-filled arcade gameplay and cinematic effects deliver an adrenaline rush that will appeal to a huge range of gamers, they will also be able to choose their favorite aircraft for solo missions or intense dogfights on Xbox Live.”
Blazing Angels™: Squadrons of WWII features innovative squadron-based combat, in which each AI-wingman’s specialized skill can be used to the pilot’s advantage. During the course of the 20-mission campaign, players will evolve along with their wingmen into an ace fighting force. Spectacular graphics enhance the combat experience in true WWII battle sites such as England, Germany, France, Morocco, Pearl Harbor, Midway and Tokyo. The heroic storyline that follows the evolution of a single squadron and the cinematic presentation create moments reminiscent of favorite WWII movies. Pilots fly in close to Germany’s industrial terrain during a bombing raid or emerge from the fog and cloud cover over London to engage the enemy. Up to 16 players online can engage over Xbox Live® in head-to-head dogfights or cooperative team play between squadrons.
Developed by Ubisoft, Blazing Angels™: Squadrons of WWII will ship in fall 2005.
Brother in Arms Road to Hill 30 demo available
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Ubisoft, one of the world's top game publishers, and acclaimed developer Gearbox Software announced that the official demo of Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30™, is now available on PC.
The demo can be downloaded on the official website: www.brothersinarmsgame.com and will allow you to have a taste of the most authentic WWII shooter ever, with a tutorial and one full single player mission being included.
The demo is subtitled in French, German, Italian and Spanish.
The game is available since March 17th on Xbox® video game system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PC DVD-ROM .
E3: Atari Line Up
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Atari is showcasing a lot of new titles for current and next-gen systems at this years E3.
We managed to get a quick low-down on their titels with some info:
The Matrix: Path of Neo (PlayStation®2, Xbox, PC)
Set in the Matrix universe, THE MATRIX: PATH OF NEO will enable players to actually play as “Neo,” the central character, and relive his most important and memorable scenarios from the complete film trilogy, including the original film, THE MATRIX. The likenesses of all of the films’ key actors -- including Keanu Reeves (“Neo”), Laurence Fishburne (“Morpheus”), Carrie-Ann Moss (“Trinity”), and Hugo Weaving (“Agent Smith”) -- will be featured in THE MATRIX: PATH OF NEO, which will also include footage from all three feature films, as well as THE ANIMATRIX. THE MATRIX: PATH OF NEO marks the second collaboration of Atari and its Shiny Entertainment development studio; the Wachowski Brothers, creators of The Matrix trilogy; and Joel Silver, producer of the trilogy.
Test Drive® Unlimited (Next-generation console)
Developed by Eden Games, Test Drive® Unlimited offers an exceptional driving experience on next-generation console. From behind the wheel of the most incredible supercars on the planet, players navigate through more than 1000 miles of spectacularly diverse landscapes on one of Hawaii’s most beautiful islands. For each vehicle, players can select from stock models or customise the vehicle to suit their own skills and abilities. Cars and bikes can be test driven or entered into online competitions for all the thrills of a white-knuckle road race. In time players can become real pros, earning their own garage to create customised models and push them to the limit on the open road.
Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure (PlayStation 2, mobile)
An action and adventure game set in the near future, Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure features heroes from the heart of urban graffiti culture. The lead character, Trane, rises up against the oppressive government of the city of New Radius in the game created by urban fashion pioneer Marc Ecko and developed by The Collective. Combining high-rise navigation, street combat, sneaking and a unique intuition system, this innovative game allows players to experience the artistic and athletic prowess of graffiti artists. Several real-life graffiti legends feature in the game’s truly authentic action.
Atari Flashback 2.0
With its wood-grain panelling and iconic joystick, the Atari 2600 console is back in a mini plug-and-play version, featuring 40 classic games, including Pong, Asteroids®, Centipede®, Millipede®, Lunar Lander™, Breakout®, Missile Command®, Combat™, and more, as well as games that have never previously been released. The coming Christmas season is the perfect time to surf the retro gaming wave and (re)discover vintage video games for some un-bridled old-school fun.
Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai Tenkaichi (PlayStation 2)
The latest instalment of the tremendously popular Dragon Ball Z® franchise, Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai Tenkaichi, developed by Bandai exclusively for the PS2, ushers in a new era for DBZ games. It is the first DBZ game that allows fighting and flight in non-linear, destructible 3D environments, in the air, on the ground and underwater.
Dungeons & Dragons® Online (PC)
The first and only official MMORPG based on the renowned Dungeons & Dragons® franchise, Dungeons & Dragons® Online, developed by Turbine, thrusts online adventurers onto the shrouded continent of Xen’drik to explore ancient ruins and discover the treasures hidden beneath. The bustling frontier city of Stormreach, a cauldron of ambition and secret plots, has grown on the edges of this dark and dangerous continent, safe and secure as the gateway to Xen'drik.
Fahrenheit (PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC)
Developed by Quantic Dream, Fahrenheit is a game of paranormal investigation with a unique interface that combines action and decision-making. Set in the near future in New York City, the game’s action-packed plot unfolds as players make their choices. This gripping thriller can be played through multiple characters who seek to solve the mystery of the murder capital.
In addition, there will be an exclusive video presentation of the following games:
Boiling Point (PC)
Developed by Deep Shadows, Boiling Point is a revolutionary game for PC combining action and interaction in the seamlessly rendered South American jungle. Players must use a vast array of weapons and various types of vehicles to carry out missions in the gaming world which spans hundreds of square kilometres and boasts no levels or loading times. Featuring Arnold Vosloo, star of ‘The Mummy’ and ‘24’, as the face of hero Saul Meyers, Boiling Point is an extraordinary feat of technology and realism.
Dragonshard (PC)
Developed by Liquid Entertainment, Dragonshard is the first game set in D&D®’s all-new Eberron™ campaign setting. Dragonshard combines the classic aspects of role-playing and dynamic real-time strategy with a complex storyline involving global conflict over an extremely powerful artefact that could change the fate of Eberron.
TimeShift (PC and Xbox)
Developed by Saber Interactive, TimeShift for PC is an innovative first-person shooter where time control is an integral part of the gameplay. Players must stop, slow down, and speed up time to surprise enemies, protect themselves, and ultimately complete their missions in a fantastic world set on an alternate present-day timeline.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Soaked! (PC )
Developed by Frontier, RollerCoaster Tycoon Soaked! offers a whole new world of theme park possibilities to the players of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. Thrilling water rides and a whole host of water-based attractions have been added to the park, creating an experience that leaves players wet or even soaked! Following the success of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, this new instalment is sure to please fans and those new to the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise alike.
Tycoon City: New York (PC)
Developed by Deep Red, Tycoon City: New York challenges players to make it big in the Big Apple by building a powerful business empire in modern day New York City. Players can create and customise over 100 types of major businesses including an exclusive nightclub, a media conglomerate, a Broadway theatre — the choices are endless. With world-renowned landmarks, true-to-life neighbourhoods, and spectacular New York events, Tycoon City: New York puts players in the thick of the action, striving to become major players in America’s most exciting city.
Act of War: Direct Action multiplayer demo released
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Following the release of the highly acclaimed real-time strategy techno-thriller game for PC, Act of War: Direct Action, a multiplayer version of the demo is now available to download from the official website at www.atari.com/actofwar. The demo allows up to 4 players to fight it out in hi-tech near-future combat using many of the weapons and tactics available to players of the full game, available now at all good game retailers.
FEATURES:
Multiplayer modes: Online and LAN for up to four players.
Single player mode: Skirmish against up to three A.I's.
Two maps: Fistful of Sand (2 players) and The Last Battlefield (4 players).
Play as the U.S. Army against A.I. opponents from any of the three playable sides of the retail game (the U.S. Army, the * Task Force Talon or the Consortium.) As a player, you're limited to Defcon 3 and 2 technology.
Three different A.I. difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard.
Options for team-play and Free-for-All with any configuration of human and A.I-controlled players.
Download size: around 600 MB + 100 MB for a European Language voice-over pack, downloaded and installed separately (optional).
Silicon Knights partners with Epic to use Unreal Engine 3
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Epic Games, one of the world's leading developers of cutting-edge computer and video games and the pioneer of the award-winning Unreal® Engine, today announced that its Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools will be used exclusively in all next-generation games developed by Silicon Knights.
Silicon Knights best known for creating award winning titles such as Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem and Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes will now be utilizing the Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools to deliver its next generation games to fans worldwide. By using the Unreal Engine 3, Silicon Knights believes that it will be able to push the boundaries of games and take them beyond gamers' wildest expectations.
NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2005 to release May 27th
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SEGA Europe Ltd, is proud to reveal the complete official license list and release date for NHLTM Eastside Hockey Manager 2005, a first class, intricately detailed management game from the team behind Football Manager 2005. This year's iteration is vastly improved, and set to release for both PC and Mac on Friday May 27th across Europe. With a refreshed interface and all new features, NHLTM Eastside Hockey Manager 2005 offers a comprehensive experience for every hockey and management fan alike.
Officially licensed by the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players' Association , NHLTM Eastside Hockey Manager 2005 will feature all key professional players and teams, offering unparalleled authenticity. Aside from the world famous NHL and NHLPA , the Sports Interactive team have also secured rights to the American Hockey League as well as the ECHL and Professional Hockey Players' Association . The Deutsche Eishockey Liga and the Slovenian league have also been added to the line-up with such leagues as the Czech Tipsport Extraliga, Slovakian ST Extraliga, Swedish Elitserien and the Canadian Hockey League making comebacks from last year's edition.
This engrossing management simulation offers players a complete experience with over 20 playable league levels, making this a more realistic sports management than ever before. Delivering complete control, to build and shape your roster, by trading players, signing free agents and drafting new talent, all the while taking your team along the road to glory.
NHLTM Eastside Hockey Manager 2005 is slated for release across Europe on May 27th for both PC and Mac.
Lionhead Studios reveals new websites
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Lionhead Studios is again proud to announce the re-launch of all its websites www.lionhead.com, www.themoviesgame.com and www.bwgame.com. The sites are now linked to each other; making it easier for gamers worldwide to explore the different games that are in development at Lionhead Studios.
The brand new design and navigation was first unveiled for the re-launch of www.bwgame.com back in March. Feedback on this new site has been very enthusiastic and now with three other new sites it will be easy to find the latest news regarding any of Lionhead Studios' games. They have been designed especially with the gaming community in mind. Now there's a quick and easy way to navigate between the sites of the different studios and projects, and so is very user-friendly.
Each of the websites will feature different sorts of content; varying from a look behind the scenes with quotes and development screenshots; interviews with the team members and of course webcams broadcasting images live from the development team. Other (interactive) aspects are planned in the near future for all games.
Peter Molyneux, CEO of Lionhead Studios said "While we're all working very hard to finish three games this year, we didn't want to neglect our fans so it is about time we launched new websites. These will allow us to interact with our community and fans, our community team will bring them new regular updates and make sure we offer them the best possible web presence we can!"
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory for NDS revealed
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, unveils the first game features and visuals for Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory™ for the Nintendo DS. For the first time, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory™ is available on a handheld console in 3D. Taking full advantage of Nintendo DS’ dual screens and Touch Screen technology, the game offers an immersive experience through the single-play