Australian Game Developers (http://www.ausgamedev.com) has released The Omega Syndrome, a computer role-playing game for Windows 2000/XP that follows in the footsteps of classic games such as Fallout, Ultima 7, and Baldur’s Gate. The Omega Syndrome’s story is a breath of fresh air for the RPG genre, as it is set in 1950’s America and the player works for a secret organization that hunts down aliens and UFOs. It was designed to appeal to the mature gamer, who fondly remembers the golden era of computer role-playing games, as it uses a top down view that affords a strategic view of the … Continue reading Australian Game Developers Release Omega Syndrome→
Mid Carolina Media today announced a May 29, 2006 North American release date for "Ultimate Duck Hunting", the first and only 3D hunting simulation game to feature both single and multiplayer capabilities. "Ultimate Duck Hunting" finds you, your dog, your companion hunters and their dogs competing for wild ducks in noted North American hunting preserves. Your choice of hunting accessories, dog-training ability, and aim accuracy determines your ultimate duck hunting success. "Ultimate Duck Hunting" makes its North American debut at Wal-Mart stores for a wallet-friendly $19.97. The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB for Mild Violence. On … Continue reading Ultimate Duck Hunt Starts May 29→
WorldWinner, a subsidiary of FUN Technologies Inc. [LSE (AIM): FUN and TSX: FUN] and one of the world's leading providers of online games competitions, today announced that it is joining SkillJam Technologies to co-host the Worldwide Web Games, formerly known as the Skill Games World Championshipâ„¢. Together, WorldWinner and SkillJam comprise FUN's FUN Games division, with a collective audience of 27 million online gamers. The companies are combining forces to bring casual gamers worldwide an unprecedented platform for interactive entertainment and an opportunity to compete for the $1 million prize at the Worldwide Web Games finals in September. Available immediately, … Continue reading FUN and SkillJam Hosting $1 Mil World Championship→
Blood money can come in many different forms… bills, coins, and yes… pure GOLD because Hitman: Blood Money is officially finished and all versions are ready for production! The latest installment of the popular Hitman franchise is coming your way May 30th, and with features such as the new Blood Money system which allows the characters in future environments to react to Agent 47 based on how well he previously kept out of the spotlight, Hitman: Blood Money is taking the franchise to a whole new level. With tons of different ways to complete each mission, take control, be innovative, … Continue reading Hitman: Blood Money Goes Gold→
Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and 2by3 Games (www.2by3games.com) are pleased to announce the release of the v1.801 incremental update for the acclaimed War In The Pacific. This update is a follow-up to the very successful v1.80 major comprehensive update and continues the work of the expanded War in the Pacific development team. The v1.801 update resolves a number of minor issues that were reported after the release of v1.80, including 12 fixes and 6 enhancements. Fixes include corrections to a combat report text overflow, float plane airgroup sizes, a few more unit fragment issues, torpedo attack altitude and replenishment airgroups. Enhancements … Continue reading War In The Pacific Gets Update→
Viva Media and 10tacle Studios are proud to announce an official publishing partnership for GTR2 in the North American Territories. Extending the ground-breaking physics engine found in GTR, GTR2 takes the thrill of driving to new heights. GTR2, the official simulation of the FIA GT championship, features more than 140 high detailed cars and 34 different track layouts in a hyper realistic racing world with breathtaking real-world-like effects. CEO Carlo Voelker commented, "With a revolutionary Driving School mode, GTR2 can teach anybody how to become a real race driver, making this the most incredible racing sim ever brought to market." … Continue reading Viva Media And 10tacle Studios Announce North American Distribution Deal For GTR2→
Who needs the bright lights and attractions of the big city? According to the AP-AOL Games poll conducted in April, city dwellers who play video or computer games are more likely to play on the Internet than people who live in the suburbs. The pol found 52 percent of gamers in cities play games online, compared to 41 percent of gamers who live in the suburbs and 43 percent of gamers in rural areas. It’s no surprise that more men than women (45% vs. 35%) play computer or video games. However, a social aspect of their play is emerging. According … Continue reading AP-AOL Games Poll Reveals Surprising Profile of Gamers→
BradyGames, the go-to source of video game strategy, hints, and secret codes for the top video games in the industry, is unveiling new strategy videos and its 2006 strategy guide line-up at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo in the BradyGames booth located in West Hall, #2608. BradyGames’ booth will be equipped with four media stations for hands-on strategy video experiences for Konami’s "Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence," Capcom’s "Resident Evil 4," Sony’s "Shadow of the Colossus" and Activision’s "Call of Duty 2." The strategy videos will enhance and complement BradyGames’ print and electronic guides and willconvey strategy in a new … Continue reading BradyGames Unveils Strategy Guide Line-Up, Launches Strategy Video at E3 2006→
The upcoming expansion to EVE Online-codenamed Kali-will introduce an innovative Advanced Reactive Content System (ARCS), in which the political landscape and physical borders of nation-states within the game can be altered dynamically through the collective outcome of player actions, thus directly controlling the game universe destiny and resulting storyline. CCP will also release a newer version of the current award-winning graphics engine for EVE Online, which will take advantage of the latest DirectX 9 features to produce superior imagery and detail than the existing client. This Herculean effort requires that the game's three hundred plus starships-each of which is composed … Continue reading EVE Online Reveals The Path To Kali→
ANACONDA is reporting directly from the show floor of the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2006, the world’s biggest computer and video game trade expo: For the first time, ANACONDA has given the public a look at the upcoming WW2 adventure game Undercover: Operation Wintersun. The reaction to this first version shown by ANACONDA, demonstrating the sophisticated puzzle design and oppressive atmosphere, was very enthusiastic. Undercover: Operation Wintersun takes the player to the time of the Second World War. The story revolves around the Nazis’ research into a secret and powerful weapons technology. Subtly, the player is drawn into this terrifying what-if … Continue reading ANACONDA Releases Undercover: Operation Wintersun Shown For First Time→
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