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News Archives:
August 2005
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News Archive: August 2005
August 31, 2005 The FPS/RTS is getting a sequel. NIBIRU: Age of Secrets Ships (PC) A new adventure game is on its way to stores.
August 30, 2005 Afros and samurai. A match made in heaven? We've been hearing a lot about this one, and now it looks like we'll be able to play it pretty soon too. Midway to Publish EARTH 2160 (PC) Self-explanatory headline ahoy!
August 29, 2005 We Love Katamari Gone Gold (PS2) A new game with the King of All Cosmos rolling stuff into a ball is almost here. No real surprises here.
August 26, 2005 There's a bad pun to be made here! We just know it! Adventure fans are going to have to wait a little longer for this one. Top Ten Games in Japan (Aug. 15-21, 2005) Did your console win? Find out inside.
August 25, 2005 Asheron's Call 2 Shutting Down (PC) Turbine is shutting the MMORPG down only about seven months after releasing an expansion for it. Tri Synergy to Publish 80 Days in North America (PC) Another game based on 19th Century literature gets a North American publisher. Sony Expands Greatest Hits (PS2) More spiffy games and even spiffier prices. TOR to Publish Perfect Dark Book (360) Professional fan fiction?
August 24, 2005 1,500 Banned from World of Warcraft (PC) Blizzard shows a large group of punks the door in Europe. Strategy First to Publish Space Empires V (PC) Strategy First is keeping this long-running series going.
August 23, 2005 Untold Legends 3 in the Works? (PSP) Sony may already be working on part three of the PSP action RPG. Namco's latest Pac Man game is off to stores.
August 22, 2005 The RPG giant is about to gobble up the Bubble Bobble gang. Namco's upcoming brawler is off to press. The current generation version of the game is being delayed, and now it's also coming to Microsoft's fancy new console. Fable: The Lost Chapters Golden (PC) The bigger, better version of Fable for the PC is going to press.
August 19, 2005 Tekken Cameos Confirmed for Urban Reign (PS2) Some familiar faces are making their way into Namco's new brawler. And another developer hops on board Epic's fancy schmancy engine. Foundation 9 to Develop for Next-Gen Consoles A consortium of developers think it may be a good idea to look into next-gen development. Top Ten Games in Japan (August 8-14, 2005) Did your favorite system win? Did the system you don't own do terribly? Find out inside!
August 18, 2005 NDL Merges into Emergent Game Technologies Some wheeling and dealing from game development tool makers. Playlogic to Publish State of Emergency 2 The long-awaited sequel gets a publisher. More strategy gaming from VU Games. KOCH Media Picks Up Heroes of Annihilated Empires (PC) A new strategy RPG is in the works. A new strategy game is in development too.
August 17, 2005 Microsoft's next console will have a two-tiered pricing system. 10TACLE Secures Rights to Codename Panzers II (PC) Some wheeling and dealing is done for this RTS. Age of Empires III Collector's Edition Details (PC) The lowdown on what extras to expect. A new RTS is on the way. A new adventure game is on the way too. Dig Dug Digging Strikes Announced (DS) The classic Namco franchise is on its way to the DS. Black Buccaneer Announced (PC, PS2, XB) Yee har har, and such.
August 16, 2005 The Nintendo handheld system is about to get $20 cheaper. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Slips to 2006 (GC) Zelda fans are going to have to wait a while longer to play this game. More adventure gaming is headed to the PC. I of the Enemy Now Available (PC) Matrix Games' new strategy title is ready to go. Lineage II Gets News Producer (PC) The lagging MMORPG gets a new head honcho. Strategy First to Publish Cuban Missile Crisis (PC) The headline here seems pretty self-explanatory, no?
August 15, 2005 Microsoft and Exent Sign Worldwide Digital Distribution Deal (PC) People will soon have more options in how they get their hands on Microsoft's PC games. Heroes of the Pacific Demo Available (PC) PC gamers can now take Codemasters' upcoming WWII flight combat game for a test flight if they wish.
August 12, 2005 Top 10 Games in Japan (August 1-8, 2005) It's time for more fun with numbers. Perception Says Stargate is Still On The folks at JoWood appear to be facing a libel suit over this Stargate fiasco.
August 11, 2005 Rampage: Total Destruction Announced (PS2, GC) The classic series is making a comeback. Namco 50th Anniversary Collection Gone Gold Even more classics on the way from Namco. American McGee Inks Deal with Cellar Door Publishing Looks like there's some graphic novels on the horizon.
August 10, 2005 Namco Announces Bounty Hounds (PSP) A new third-person action game is in the works. VU Games Picks Up Rights to Bourne More movie / book tie-ins for everybody. NIRIBU: Age of Secrets Gone Gold (PC) A new adventure game on the horizon. Battles of Norgahn Launches (PC) Mitorah Games has released a knew fantasy gladiatorial game for PC.
August 9, 2005 Another year of grid iron. Man Dies After 50-hour Game Marathon The ordeal may have been too much for him. Will this one be better than the Xbox version? Squad Assault: Second Wave Goes Gold (PC) More RTS titles for everybody.
August 8, 2005 The RPG maker has a new big wig. A new update on the game / engine being developed by three people, but visuals rival that of next gen games. Lik-Sang the Latest on SCEE's PSP Importer Poo Poo List It looks like SCEE really wants Euro gamers to wait until September to play the PSP.
August 5, 2005 Ridge Racer 6 Online Details Trickle Out (360) The racing series goes online for the first time. Incredible Hulk Goes Gold (GC, PS2, XB) Place requisite "Hulk Smash" comment here. Top Ten Games in Japan (July 25-31, 2005) Looks like robots are the toast of the town this week.
August 4, 2005 Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy to Go Multi-Platform? Is Square-Enix planning to make their flagship series more accessible? More trouble for the latest Gauntlet. Time to join hands and sing Kumbayah. Dark Messiah of Might and Magic Announced (PC) A new first-person action RPG is on the way. Rebelstar: Tactical Command Goes Gold (GBA) More strategy gaming ahoy. Midway goes down under.
August 3, 2005 Ridge Racer 6 for Xbox 360 Launch? All signs point to a Fall release.
August 2, 2005 The upcoming manga-based fighter has a downloadable demo. |
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