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News Archives:
September 2005
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News Archive: September 2005
September 30, 2005 Mythic Takes Camelot to Digital Distribution (PC) Another publisher embraces non-brick and mortar methods of selling games. Multiplayer Middleware Picked for Call of Duty 2: Big Red One (GC, PS2, XB) A more self-explanitory headline you will not find. Horizons Enters Military Deal (PC) US Armed Forces will now be able to play Tulga Games Horizons MMORPG as a means to stay in touch with loved ones.
September 29, 2005 Metal Slug and KOF to Go Mobile More and more popular franchises make their way to cell phones. PGR3 Soundtrack Details Revealed (360) Over 90 tracks are slated for the finished game. NCSoft Signs Digital Distribution Deal with Direct2Drive (PC) The MMORPG giant has chosen to side with an IGN subsidiary for the digital sales of their games. Flow: Urban Dance Uprising Announced (PS2) UbiSoft is working on a new choice for gamers who like to get their groove on with their PlayStation 2. PureSim Baseball 2005 Goes Gold (PC) More options for those who want to be a major league puppet master. Pinball Hall of Fame Announced (PSP) New portable options are on the way for people who want to do some truly old-school gaming. Total Extreme Wrestling 2005 Demo Available (PC) Take the game to the mat before deciding if you want to plunk down cash on the full game. More outer space stuff for everyone.
September 28, 2005 Warhammer: Mark of Chaos Announced (PC) Looks like Namco Hometek is the latest company to get in on the Warhammer action with this new RTS. Quazal to Provide Xbox 360 Middleware The company is taking its multiplayer software to the 360. Blitzkrieg 2 Multiplayer Demo Released (PC) The game just shipped, but you can test out some of the multiplayer mode in the meantime. CDV's latest strategy game heads to retail. Dragon Ball Z Budokai: Tenkaichi Gone Gold (PS2) More digitized fan service is on the way. DreamCatcher's new stealth action game is on its way to stores. Voice Talent Confirmed for Gun Hollywood actors continue their stead procession towards the world of videogames.
September 27, 2005 Tecmo's classic football game is making its way to a number of major carriers. Next-Gen Turok to Use Unreal Engine 3 Yet another franchise is set to embrace Epic's new engine. Soon gamers will be able to play Halo on their cell phones. Another year of B-Ball is underway. Redman to Headline True Crimes: NYC Soundtrack Activision's upcoming sequel continues to gain more high-profile artists. Serious Sam II Gone Gold (PC, XB) The long-awaited sequel to Croteam's FPS is almost here. Gotta wait till the new year now for this one. Atari's new RPG / strategy games is on its way to stores. Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow Ships (PS2) More giant robots march onto the PS2.
September 26, 2005 Nintendo and Namco to Team Up for Mario Kart Arcade GP Looks like these two companies don't buy into that whole idea that arcades are dying. Midway Arcade Treasures 3 Ships (PS2, XB) Midway is grooving to the oldies once more. The Suffering: Ties That Bind Ships (PC, PS2, XB) Fight creepy monster-thingies in Baltimore. Matrix Games Signs Star Chamber: The Harbinger Saga (PC) Matrix is dipping into some sci-fi card trading.
September 25, 2005 2,200 Nintendo Employees Paid Twice for September Looks like someone in payroll made a booboo.
September 23, 2005 Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War Announced (PS2) Namco isn't quite done with the PlayStation 2 when it comes to their arcade-style flight combat series. The latest in Ensemble Studios RTS franchise is almost here. Activision and Military Channel Ink Deal for Call of Duty The quest for historical accuracy in games continues.
September 22, 2005 Eve Online Continues to Grow (PC) The Icelandic MMO in outer space has surpassed 70,000 subscribers. More racing is coming to the PC. Guild Wars Eclipses the One Million Units Mark (PC) Arena.net is tooting its own horn a bit today. SWAT 4 Expansion Announced (PC) The tactical police shooter is getting some new content. Serious steps are being taken to get the electronics company back on the up and up.
September 21, 2005 Date Announced for Dragon Quest VIII (PS2) It'll be out before Christmas, and even comes with a spiffy demo. "Liberation" Comes on Thursday A Brothers in Arms Party is planned for Sept. 22 in Dallas.
September 20, 2005 More 18+ restrictions are slapped on the game overseas. X-Men Legends II Ships (GC, PS2, XB, PC, PSP) The RPG sequel is finally out. News Corp. Interested in Buying NCSoft? Maybe Mr. Murdoch's spending spree still has some steam.
September 19, 2005 Games a-Shippin' / Gold-i-fying / Getting Dated We've got action games, strategy games, and even action / strategy games on the way.
September 16, 2005 Atelier Iris ~ Eternal Mana 2 ~ Coming to North America (PS2) NIS America is localizing this sequel for a Spring release. TGS 2005: Grandia Online Announced (PS3, 360) Another of Square-Enix series is going online. TGS 2005: New Final Fantasy XI Expansion Announced It looks like the game still has some steam after Chains of Promathia. Konami and Capcom Looking at Merging? Could another two game giants be whispering sweet nothings in one another's ears? The game is one step closer to release.
September 15, 2005 TGS 2005: Nintendo Unveils Revolution Controller One-handed gaming is here. TGS 2005: Xenogears I & II Coming to Nintendo DS Namco's popular RPG series is going portable. TGS 2005: Baten Kaitos 2 Announced (GC) More card-oriented role playing is on the way. Microsoft Reveals Xbox 360 Launch Details The system will be hitting all major regions before the end of the year. TGS 2005: Katamari Damacy Coming to PSP Pocket-sized ball rolling.
September 14, 2005 Sony Announces SCE Worldwide Studios Looks like Sony is rearranging things quite a bit in the game development divisions.
September 13, 2005 The slim PS2s appear to have a problem with their AC adaptors. Free Anarchy Online Offer Extended Until 2007 (PC) Funcom is extending the deal on the sci-fi MMORPG.
September 12, 2005 SEGA and Petroglyph to Develop RTS (PC) Sega, and a new development house from the team responsible for C&C team up. Game retailers chime in on California's new game-related legislation.
September 9, 2005 Sega to Publish Chromehounds (360) Next gen giant robots. Playlogic to Publish Xbox Games Random publishing news. Sonic Riders Announced (GC, PS2, XB) Racing around on air boards.
September 8, 2005 Lost Magic (ARPG) Announced for the Nintendo DS Taito, with the help of Studio Gibli's Satou Yoshiharu, have a new RPG in the works for the DS. A new studio has formed, comprised of former World of Warcraft developers. Guild Wars: Sorrow's Furnace Now Available (PC) A major (and free!) update for Guild Wars is out now.
September 7, 2005 Fahrenheit / Indigo Prophecy Gone Gold (PC, PS2, XB) Adventure game? Check. Dawn of War: Winter Assault Gone Gold (PC) Warhammer game? Check. Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes Gone Gold (XB) Strategy / action game? Check.
September 6, 2005 No games, just ring tones and stuff. Cyan World Closing its Doors? (PC) Is the creator of Myst bowing out?
September 5, 2005 Tokyo Games Show 2005 Floor Plan Find out who's sitting where at this year's show.
September 2, 2005 F.E.A.R. Director's Cut Announced (PC) A version of the game for those who like some extra goodies packed in with their stuff.
September 1, 2005 More Tecmo Classic Arcade Details (XB) For those who like grooving to the oldies. City of Heroes Issue 5 Released (PC) Free updates = Yay! |
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