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News Archive: May 2005

 

May 31, 2005

Xbox 360 gets Voice Command Provider

More new, and exciting ways for people to scream at their games.

 

May 30, 2005

GTA III Trouble in Japan (PS2)

It looks like it's not only Western politicians that are giving the game a hard time.

 

May 27, 2005

Next Gen Grand Theft Auto not PS3 Exclusive?

Looks like Take Two is taking a wait and see approach for where GTA will debut next generation.

Japan Game Sales Numbers (May 16- May 22, 2005)

Numbers, numbers everywhere.  In our pants and in our hair.

 

May 26, 2005

Gun Metal Ships (PC)

Gun Metal isn't just for consoles anymore.

 

May 25, 2005

Xbox 360 gets a Controller Partner

Like the headline says...

 

May 24, 2005

New Settlers Expansion Announced (PC)

More settling and stuff for everyone.

San Fran Game Job Conference Speakers Announced

There's a list of which big-wigs will be sharing their wisdom this year for those looking to work in the industry.

 

May 20, 2005

New Gary Grigsby's World at War Patch Available (PC)

If you have the game and want to polish it up a bit, now's your chance.

Digital Jesters and AGEIA Team Up (PC)

AGEIA will be providing the physics engine for Digital Jesters' upcoming PC FPS, Bet on Soldier. 

Media Create Numbers (May 9 - May 15, 2005)

Time to see what games are flying off the shelves in Japan.

 

May 19, 2005

E3 PS3 Notable Quotes

All of the major announcements are over, but Sony is still letting out some tasty morsels about the PS3, while talking smack when it comes to the competition.

 

May 18, 2005

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Announced (PSP)

The hugely popular game makes its way to the Sony handheld.

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams Announced (PS2)

Time for more samurais.

Capcom Announces Two New Viewtiful Joe Games (DS, GC)

It looks like Viewtiful Joe is becoming firmly entrenched in Nintendo Country.

Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance Announced (PS2, XB)

A new, non-sequel game in the works from Capcom.

Capcom Classics Collection Announced (PS2, XB)

Capcom is grooving to the oldies.

Final Fight: Streetwise Announced (PS2, XB)

The classic Capcom beat 'em up is making a comeback.

MotorStorm Announced (PS3)

There's an off-road racing game being made for the PlayStation 3.

X3: Reunion Announced (PC)

We've known a new installment was in the works for a while, and now it's all official.

 

May 17, 2005

An Xbox 360 Given Away Every 10 Minutes

Microsoft and Mountain Dew plan to team up and give away a mountain of Xbox 360s later this year.

Nintendo Revolution Announced

It's Nintendo's turn to step up to the plate and show their new console.

Unreal Tournament 2007 Announced (PC)

After displaying plenty of brief demo footage, Epic has officially announced the new Unreal Tournament.

Battles in Italy Goes Gold (PC)

It shan't be long before it's done.

 

May 16, 2005

Final Fantasy XI Coming to Xbox 360

Square-Enix starts to support Microsoft with their popular MMORPG.

PlayStation 3 First Screenshots

We've got the first batch of screenshots for the PS3.

Sony Unveils PlayStation 3

Sony unveils their next generation console.

Quake 4 Announced (Xbox 360)

The 360 gets itself another big-name first person shooter.

Bandai Announces .hack//G.U. (PS2)

The anime-based RPG is getting a new chapter.

PS3 Teasers Spotted in L.A.

Sony has started to get the hype-train moving.

THQ and Relic Announce The Outfit (Xbox 360)

Two more companies officially join the chorus of 360 supporters.

Larian's Next Gen Engine Images

New pictures of a new engine.

Dirty Harry Game to be made by the Collective

Part of us feels obligated to say some cheesy line from the movie...

Blizzard Acquires Swingin' Ape Studios

Blizzard is wheeling and dealing

Journey to the Center of the Moon Announced (PC)

How much cheese will they find?

Sacred Rings Announced (PC)

It just wouldn't be a videogame if the rings weren't sacred.

 

May 13, 2005

Official Xbox 360 Specs

We've got a pretty good idea of what's under the 360's hood.

Ghost Wars Announced (PC)

A new real-time strategy game where players control a black ops unit.

Funcom Opens Office in China

The MMORPG maker expands further into Asia.

Sega Announces E3 Line-Up

Games for almost every system will be on display this year...

Age of Empires Announced for DS

Conquer the world on the road.

Beuna Vista Acquires Publishing Rights to Turok

Turok comes screaming back to life.

 

May 12, 2005

Epic Purchases Reality Engine

With this Epic plans to integrate some of the Reality Engine's features into the Unreal 3 engine.

Microsoft Releases MechAssault 2 Downloadable Content (Xbox)

There's new maps and goodies available, but if you want them you'll have to fork out some dough.

Free Running Announced by Eidos (PSP)

The European extreme sport of running across roof-tops gets its own game.

Cross Racing Championship 2005 Goes Gold (PC)

The rally racer is going into production.

2K Games Announces Snow (PC, XB)

A new game with real-time strategy and the criminal underworld all rolled into one.

Activision Announces E3 Line-up

Activision lets the cat out of the bag as to what they'll be showing at E3 with games like Quake 4, and Call of Duty 2.

Namco Announces E3 Line-up

Namco gets the word out on what they'll be showing at E3, ranging from We Love Katamari to Hellgate: London.

 

May 11, 2005

Rise of Nations Sequel and Microsoft PC Games E3 Line-up Announced

Despite all the work on the new Xbox, Microsoft still has a hefty PC game line-up at E3.

Majesco Gets Game Rights to Classic Film "Taxi Driver"

Get ready for a bunch of crappy film quotes from the press on this one.

Silicon Knights to Use Unreal 3 Engine Next Gen

And another company enters a licensing agreement with Epic Games.

EA Announces E3 Line-up

Electronic Arts puts the word out on what they'll be showing of at E3 this year.

THQ Announces E3 Line-up

...and so does THQ.

 

May 10, 2005

Mythic Coming to Europe (PC)

The makers of Dark Age of Europe are setting up shop on the Continent.

RHEM 2 Gets Release Date (PC)

Look for it in July.

Banzai! Goes Gold (PC)

Matrix Games' Pacific Fighters gets an expansion pack.

Stacked with Daniel Negreanu Announced (PS2, PSP, XB)

Time for some console card playing.

 

May 9, 2005

Rockstar Announces Bully (PS2, XB)

Rockstar Vancouver's first game is confirmed.

Titan Quest Announced (PC)

A new RPG in the works at THQ.

Sunflowers Announces ANNO 1701 (PC)

The strategy gaming series gets a new installment.

NCSoft First Quarter Results

Big bucks for the MMORPG maker.

 

May 6, 2005

Top Spin Coming to the PlayStation 2

With Take 2 having bought the franchise a little while ago, the tennis series is making its way to new consoles now.

Burnout Legends Announced (PSP)

Ultra pretty portable Burnout, ahoy.

Anarchy Online - Lost Eden Announced (PC)

The Omni-Tek / Clans conflict continues...

Hard Truck Tycoon Announced (PC)

Be a virtual big wig in the trucking industry.

 

May 5, 2005

Namco Announces Mage Knight Apocalypse (PC)

It's a new, cooperative game based on the popular WizKids license.

New City of Heroes Update Available (PC)

Some major upgrades are available for the superhero MMORPG.

SNK Playmore E3 Line-up Announced

A small army of fighters, and some Metal Slug too.

Shattered Union Announced

A strategy game, where the American Civil War took a terrible turn for the worse.

NHL 2006 has a Cover Athlete

Find out which Tampa Bay player is on the front of the box this year.

 

May 4, 2005

Dungeon Lords Ships (PC, PS2, XB)

D.W. Bradley's latest RPG is off to retail.

SSX on Tour Announced (GC, PS2, XB)

More snowboarding.

Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammer Announced (PC, PS2, XB)

More shooting, too.

Sony Chooses PSP Content Provider

New people pushing around data.

Asheron's Call 2: Legions Ships (PC)

A new expansion for the MMORPG is on the way to stores.

NCSoft E3 Line-up Announced

There's a good chunk of MMORPGs planned to be displayed.

 

May 3, 3005

Puyo Pop Fever Ships (DS)

The colorful, blobby puzzle game is almost here.

Forza Motorsport Shipped (XB)

The Xbox answer to Gran Turismo is on its way to stores.

GT Legends Site Launched (PC)

The official site for this racing game has gone live.

Starshatter Update (PC)

Some big updates are now available.

Activision Acquires Toys for Bob

The company most well-known for its Star Control games falls under new ownership.

 

May 2, 2005

Suikoden Strategy Game in the Works

The name "Suikoden Tactics" has been trademarked.  Could it mean strategy game spinoff?

Bandai and Namco to Merge

Two of Japan's largest toy and game makers join forces.

 

 

 

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