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 Posted: Thu, 7th Sep 2006 20:09 Post subject: Games of Fall 2006 |
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Action Games
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Arkane Studios/Kuju Entertainment
Genre: Action
Release Date: October 24
| Code: | | Taking a franchise into an entirely different game style may be a new idea for some, but the Might & Magic franchise has been doing it for years now. This time around, the folks behind the popular Arx Fatalis are taking the series into the action-RPG format courtesy of the renowned Source engine. Set in the dark new world of Ashan, which will serve as the setting for all future titles in the franchise, Dark Messiah tasks players with using swords and spells to rescue the land from the clutches of a dark overlord. The Source engine will provide visuals and physics that rival those of any other game on the market. |
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Publisher: LucasArts/TT Games
Developer: Traveler's Tales
Genre: Action
Release Date: September 12
| Code: | | Combining three of the most powerful forces known to man, the sublime synthesis of Legos, Star Wars and video games can hardly be resisted by anyone who still remembers what it was like to be a kid. The charm of the design is so obvious that even we cynical game reviewers find ourselves breaking out into what others tell us are "smiles." The smiles are going to become even more terrifyingly joyful once Traveler's Tales releases the second title in the series, Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. Players will then be able to relive all the classic action from the original films, from shooting it out with stormtroopers on the Tantive IV to blowing up the Death Star...again. Cooperative play, a wide range of characters and loads of humor are sure to make this one a winner. |
Scarface: The World is Yours
Publisher: Vivendi Games
Developer: Radical Entertainment
Genre: Action
Release Date: October 8
| Code: | | Like the Godfather, Tony Montana's exploits in Miami and the islands around Florida in the film Scarface is a touchstone for film and game makers. It's only fitting that the character is finally starring in his own video game, developed by Radical Entertainment. Though games based on movies are as common (and sometimes as enjoyable) as dirt, the world of Scarface is perfect for a video game. Players will have the chance to engage in a variety of exciting activities. Branching off from the end of the film, the game sees Tony still alive and trying to rebuild his shattered drug empire. Your small time drug operation will bring you into conflict with a variety of local gangs and DEA agents but, if you're smart, you can shoot and deal your way back to the top. |
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Genre: Action
Release Date: October 17
| Code: | | You'd think that Sam Fisher would be eligible for his pension by now, but the detached and deadly operative just keeps coming back for more. This time around Sam has to infiltrate a malicious terrorist group and take them down from the inside. As a double agent, Sam finds that the tension is also doubled for this mission. He'll have to consider how best to take down his enemies in a timely fashion while still maintaining his cover. Placing the player in a position to make these life and death decisions (and making sure that the decisions actually mean something) is what this fourth installment of the series is all about. |
few more with less hype action games
El Matador
Publisher: Cenega Developer: Plastic Reality
Genre: Action Release Date: September 19
Eragon
Publisher: Vivendi Games Developer: Stormfront Studios
Genre: Action Adventure Release Date: November 15
Just Cause
Publisher: Eidos Interactive Developer: Avalanche Studios
Genre: Action Release Date: September 26
First-person Shooters
Battlefield 2142
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Digital Illusions CE
Genre: Online Shooter
Release Date: October
| Code: | | The continuation of popular Battlefield series takes the fighting into the future. Instead of putting old-school World War II and Vietnam weaponry in gamers' hands, this one's all about fancy yet-to-be-invented armaments. Advanced vehicles like mechs and massive air units will also be available to wreak destruction. Many battles will take place on snow-covered maps, since in 2142, we get hit with a new ice age. Choosing either the European Union or Pan Asian Coalition, players must battle for the few fertile patches of soil left on Earth. To help out players in the fight, they'll also be able to utilize new gadgets like cloaking devices, EMP grenades, and remote sticky mines. |
F.E.A.R. Extraction Point
Publisher: Sierra
Developer: TimeGate / Monolith Productions
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Release Date: October 24
| Code: | | As an expansion to the F.E.A.R. universe, Extraction Point adds on more than just a few extra single player levels. Starting directly after the finale of F.E.A.R., EP develops new storyline through new single player levels, and adds in some new weapons and new enemies. In addition to the arsenal from F.E.A.R., EP gives players a minigun and laser carbine, both of which seem like effective killing tools from what we've seen and played so far. Improvements didn't stop with new content; the A.I. is actually getting improved in this expansion. Now enemies will actively tip over environmental objects to create their own cover. As players advance on them, they'll dynamically react by falling back to a safer position. With all this new stuff, we're looking forward to its release this fall. |
Strategy Games
Company of Heroes
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Relic
Genre: Real-time strategy
Release Date: September 11
| Code: | | Relic scored big hits with the sci-fi strategy games Homeworld and Warhammer 40k, but now they're turning their attention towards the industry's favorite setting, World War 2. But though World War 2 games are a dime a dozen, Relic's bringing an entirely new level of excitement, savagery and unpredictability to the well-worn conflict between the Axis and the Allies. Featuring graphics that rival the current generation of shooters, realistic and complex AI behavior, and completely destructible environments, Company of Heroes is like having control of your very own World War 2 movie right on your desktop. Once the dust from this one settles, World War 2 games are going to be held to an entirely different standard. |
Medieval II: Total War
Publisher: SEGA
Developer: The Creative Assembly
Genre: Strategy
Release Date: Winter 2006
| Code: | | It's hard to see how The Creative Assembly could improve on their genre-breaking work on Rome: Total War but that's exactly what the team is trying to do with Medieval II: Total War. Revisiting the age of knights and castles, the developer will be bringing the striking cinematic flair to an era where the pageantry of battle was exceeded only by its ferocity. The game captures the grand scale of the period, letting players lead ranks of footmen and archers and powerful, mounted knights, either in the chaos of the open field or in long-standing sieges. A revamped strategic game and a new focus on religion will add even more meaning to the individual tactical battles. |
Pacific Storm
Publisher: CDV
Developer: Lesta Studios
Genre: Real-time strategy
Release Date: September 25
| Code: | | Every once in a while a game comes along that seems to answer an unspoken dream among gamers. Lesta's Pacific Storm is just such a game. Combining a comprehensive strategic simulation of the entire Pacific theater during the Second World War with compelling real-time tactical battles, Pacific Storm gives players control over every aspect of the fight between the forces of America and Japan. Better still, the game also includes a simulation mode that allows players to take first person control of the planes and ship guns in the game. From diving down to bomb enemy carriers at your very own Battle of Midway to organizing a massive amphibious invasion to take a small island and its airstrip from your enemy, Pacific Storm has nearly everything a naval wargamer could want. |
ParaWorld
Publisher: Aspyr
Developer: Sunflowers/SEK Ost
Genre: Real-time strategy
Release Date: September 25
| Code: | | If you ever find yourself growing weary of the standard settings for the real-time strategy genre, you owe it to yourself to check out Sunflowers' upcoming ParaWorld. Set in an alternate reality where dinosaurs and humans existed side-by-side, ParaWorld is based on a conflict between three cultures based loosely on African, Asian and Northern European groups in our own history. Each tribe has its own unique dinosaur units, from basic stegosaurs and allosaurs to the more inventive battles mammoths and brachiosaurs armed with catapults on their backs. An inventive army controller puts the emphasis on smart maneuvering and force composition rather than simple numbers. A full range of multiplayer options will also be present to extend the game beyond the campaign. |
Star Trek: Legacy
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Developer: Mad Doc Software
Genre: strategy
Release Date: November 7
| Code: | | Star Trek is as storied and beloved a franchise as any developer could hope for and he folks at Mad Doc Software have decided to take on the entire history of Gene Roddenberry's creation for their latest space combat game, Star Trek: Legacy. Players will command a wide assortment of starships, including the various versions of the Enterprise -- Archer's NX version, Kirk's Constitution class and Picard's Galaxy-class ship. The game also touches on the encounters and events of the Voyager and Deep Space Nine series. Refighting Kirk's conflicts from the Wrath of Khan and Picard's fights with the Borg, the game is chockfull of all your favorite Star Trek moments. First class visuals and solid controls let players immerse themselves solely in the experience. |
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War -- Dark Crusade
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Relic
Genre: Real-time Strategy
Release Date: October
| Code: | | Two years after the release of the original Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, Relic is releasing a stand-alone expansion called Dark Crusade. This ambitious addition to Dawn of War brings in two new factions to a game already weighty with content. The Necrons and the Tau are both fixtures of the Warhammer 40K universe and will being new styles of play for those looking for a fresh approach. The single player campaign will also be very different than Dawn of War and the previous Winter Assault expansion pack. This time, instead of a linear story based campaign, players will take control of one of the seven different factions now included with the package and fight over control of the entire planet. This is the kind of all out warfare that Warhammer 40,000 is all about and we're pretty pumped for it to be released. |
Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs
Publisher: Microsoft Games Studios
Developer: Ensemble Studios
Genre: Real-time Strategy
Release Date: Fall
| Code: | | Age of Empires III was a very popular game before it was ever even released to stores. After sitting among the top selling games for many consecutive weeks, it was clear that fans would be eagerly waiting for an expansion. Ensemble Studios is more than happy to oblige and The WarChiefs expansion is quickly approaching release. As the title hints, players will now be able to dawn the mantel of leader among one of three Native American tribes: the Iroquois, Sioux, and the Aztecs. Over 10 new missions, players will have the chance to check out each of the new civilizations, new units like the Gatling gun and ironclad, and experience a new adventure following two new members of the Black family. |
Star Wars: Empire at War -- Forces of Corruption
Publisher: LucasArts
Developer: Petroglyph
Genre: Real-time Strategy
Release Date: October
| Code: | | After years and years of waiting, we were finally delivered a real-time strategy game set in the Star Wars fiction that wasn't absurdly awful. In fact, Petroglyph's Empire at War was pretty good. It offered players the chance to take over the galaxy one planet at a time using both space and ground forces. The expansion will build on this effort by adding a new faction called the Underworld. Made up of underhanded criminals, the Underworld is a very powerful group capable of corrupting planetary governments and gaining access to hidden information like no other. A new campaign and larger maps promise to add some replayability to the franchise and new features like the pre-battle set up and espionage will add another needed layer of depth. Admiral Tarkin, rest his ruthless soul, might be happy with this one. |
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II -- The Rise of the Witch King
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA LA
Genre: Real-time Strategy
Release Date:
| Code: | | Real-time strategy set in Tolkein's Middle-earth universe is almost too perfect. There's very little that needs to be improved on or invented. The fiction is so complete that there's virtually a unlimited amount of source material. Thankfully EA has decided to delve deep into that universe and back into the unique and interesting history of Middle-earth. The first expansion to Battle for Middle-earth II, ridiculously named The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II -- The Rise of the Witch King, takes the action a couple of thousand years back before the War of the Ring in order to get a glimpse at the Witch-king's assault on the northern kingdoms of men in Arnor from his own ice palace in Angmar. Players will be able to experience this evil assault from the vantage point of the new faction of Angmar and all of the new units. RotWK will also improve siege warfare, create-a-hero, and War of the Ring mode. |
few more with less hype strategy games
Faces of War
Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Best Way
Genre: Real-time StrategyRelease Date: September 12
Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade
Publisher: DreamCatcher Developer: Metamorf Studios
Genre: Real-time Strategy Release Date: October 16
Left Behind: Eternal Forces
Publisher: Left Behind Games Developer: Left Behind Games
Genre: Real-time Strategy Release Date: November
Joint Task Force
Publisher: Vivendi Games Developer: Most Wanted Entertainment/Mithis
Genre: Real-time Strategy Release Date: September 12
Maelstrom
Publisher: Codemasters Developer: KDV Games
Genre: Real-time Strategy Release Date: October 10
Stronghold Legends
Publisher: 2K Games Developer: FireFly Studios
Genre: Real-time Strategy Release Date: October
War Front: Turning Point
Publisher: CDV/10tacle Studios Developer: Digital Reality
Genre: Real-time Strategy Release Date: November
RPG
Gothic III
Publisher: Aspyr
Developer: Piranha Bytes
Genre: Third-Person Action RPG
Release Date: October
| Code: | | With the third game in the series, Piranha Bytes is hoping to bring the same kind of positive progression to the gameplay with new combat features, improved user interface, and even more open-ended options. Care is being given to create a storyline that transcends the all-too-familiar good versus evil conflict. choices will be presented that not only supply the chance to help the orcs, but they'll be presented in a way that will make the idea sound like the right and just one. What looks evil at one point may actually look good towards the middle of the game. The new combat system has some key additions that should help with accessibility. These include a soft lock, a tweaked combat system, and a ten slot quick access bar at the screen's bottom. We're certainly looking forward to how this one turns out. Until October, check out our Gothic III page to see how it's looking. |
Guild Wars: Nightfall
Publisher: NCSoft
Developer: ArenaNet
Genre: Persistent online RPG
Release Date: October 27
| Code: | | The popularity of Guild Wars is impossible to deny but the gang at ArenaNet aren't content to sit at their desks counting subscribers. After releasing the highly popular Factions content, the team is already working on the next campaign, Nightfall. Though we haven't been able to pry many specific details out of the team just yet, we do know that players will be able to take advantage of two new professions -- the dervish and the paragon. We've also seen lots of the locations and characters that will be present in the new setting. The whole affair has a decidedly North African flavor with robed desert warriors, giant worms and inspiring architecture. |
Neverwinter Nights 2
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Genre: RPG
Release Date: October 17
| Code: | | While the single player roleplaying game may have dwindled in popularity, that doesn't mean that there aren't some great titles coming down the line. Top of our list right now is Obsidian Entertainment's follow up to BioWare's superlative Neverwinter Nights. The sequel maintains the same D&D roots of the original game but adds an even more exciting story, much better graphics (they have ceilings!) and loads of other updates. Even more awesome, players will be able to obtain and manage their own strongholds and eventually train their own armies. The social aspects of multiplayer gaming are well represented here and the comprehensive editor allows players to extend the fun indefinitely. |
Phantasy Star Universe
Publisher: SEGA
Developer: Sonic Team / Total Entertainment Software
Genre: RPG / Persistent Online RPG
Release Date: October
| Code: | | The game plants a 17 year old human named Ethan Waber in the lead role in PSU, which feels very similar to Phantasy Star Online for the Dreamcast. This time around gamers get a distinct single-player story mode in addition to a persistent online world. From what we've seen of the single player so far, it's pretty linear, but there are a number of things that can be modified on Ethan's character. Weapons and armor can be modded at shops, armaments can be synthesized from raw materials found in the field, and special clothing and apartment furnishings can be purchased. The action is entirely real-time, and the game provides players with a quick-access item selector to make switching between weapon sets easier. Check the object page for screens, video, and lots more information and impressions. |
ArchLord
Publisher: Codemasters
Developer: NHN Games
Genre: Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Game
Release Date: October
| Code: | | Everyone is looking for the next magical formula that drags along a payday approaching World of Warcraft. It's a tall order, but developers are certainly trying. One of the newest attempts is ArchLord which brings a new twist to MMOs by allowing players the chance to reach the exalted title of ArchLord along with all it brings. The catch is that only one person is allowed into that position at a time and that this person will have control over certain game systems that can alter the way the game plays for everyone else in the game world. Potential ArchLords will need to recruit guilds to help in their quest for supremacy as in order to claim the title, they'll have to capture and hold a castle against other major guilds and hundreds, if not thousands, of players. We're certainly curious about how successful this game feature will be. Given the game's upcoming release date, we should know before too long. |
EverQuest II: Echoes of Faydwer
Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment
Developer: Sony Online Entertainment
Genre: Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Game
Release Date: November
| Code: | | While a lot of the expansions and adventure packs for EQ have skewed towards one level grouping or another, SOE promises gameplay across all levels with their latest expansion. Twenty new adventure zones in classic Faydwer, including Lesser Faydark, Steamfont, and Kelethin will be included in the expansion giving homage to where the franchise started. Echoes will also introduce a new playable race called the Fae. These guys were always around in the background in the EQ franchise, but in the original EverQuest took a back role as one of the smaller and less significant races. Now they've taken over Kelethin after the wood elves abandoned it. Along with all of the new areas to adventure in, Echoes will also come with around 40 different new creatures, tons of new items, and complete new armor sets that offer bonuses when the entire set is together. |
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
Publisher: Blizzard
Developer: Blizzard
Genre: Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Game
Release Date: November
| Code: | | As the creators of the most popular massively multiplayer game to date, the folks at Blizzard have a lot of high expectations to meet with the continuing evolution of World of Warcraft. The Burning Crusade expansion pack is already one of the most anticipated titles of the year and will come with a large amount of content. New areas, including those beyond the Dark Portal from which the orcs attacked in the early RTS titles of the franchise, are only the tip of the iceberg with all sorts of new gameplay features and new Drenei and Blood Elf races. This will undoubtedly be one of the best sellers of the year and draw back some players whose interest waned. Of course, knowing the development cycles at Blizzard, there's a chance it could slip into December and possibly next year though they've got their sights set on November. |
Sports Games
FIFA Soccer 07
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Canada
Genre: Sports
Release Date: October
| Code: | | The FIFA series continues this fall with over 520 teams available to choose from. That's a hell of a lot. With a gaggle of licenses, soccer fans can be sure most of their favorite players and leagues are represented, as well as their sponsors. From what EA's shown so far, it seems the series is continuing its movement away from it's more arcade-like roots and toward a realistic, passing and position based gameplay system. With 07 there have been a number of shooting, passing, and ball physics tweaks in an attempt to give the game a more organic, fluid feel. Graphics seem largely the same as last year's release, though the sound has been noticeably augmented. With the changes being made, it'll be interesting to see how FIFA fares against the Konami competition this year. |
NBA Live 07
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Canada
Genre: Sports
Release Date: September
| Code: | | Electronic Arts is planning to deliver a more simulation-like experience with NBA Live 07. According to Producer Brian Ullrich, "Last year I felt like the game was a little too frantic and arcady so this year we have worked hard to create a game that is more authentic to the NBA game experience." Live! 07 promises some new game mechanics for basketball fans, including Freestyle Superstars and Total Freestyle Control. These systems allow players to use their superstars in specific ways, highlighting certain abilities. Superstars will also have individualized moves, meaning Tracy McGrady won't dunk they same was as Lebron James. To read more on EA's latest foray into the virtual NBA, click the link. |
NHL 07
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Canada
Genre: Sports
Release Date: September
| Code: | | With the new dimensions of the rink and NHL rules, hockey is a faster game these days. As such, teams are dumping the puck forward, relying on speed skaters to get behind the defense and make something happen -- one of the reasons Ovechkin is on the cover this year. With NHL 07's new passing system, you can now take advantage of these young players by dumping the puck, switching players and sprinting down the ice to receive the puck. While certainly not revolutionary, the passing does beat the canned animations in NHL 06, and it certainly helps capture this new style of hockey in the NHL. For more on EA's upcoming hockey title, be sure to visit the object page linked above. |
Ford Bold Moves Street Racing
Publisher: Empire Interactive
Developer: Razorworks
Genre: Racing
Release Date: September
| Code: | | This entry in the Ford Racing series sees the racing move onto the streets of Los Angeles, with a unique team racing experience included that puts the player in control of their own Ford Racing three-car team, allowing them to race and also issue commands to team mates to gain tactical and positional advantage. The game showcases 18 fully licensed Ford super cars, from the 1970 Mk1 Capri RS1600, through the Ford GT to the 2007 Shelby GT 500. It'll screech onto store shelves this September for $19.99, so swerve over to the link above to see how it looks |
Fuel
Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
Developer: Firetoad Software
Genre: Racing
Release Date: September
| Code: | | Formerly known as Everglade Rush the poster boy for all things GeForce 3 and hovercraft racing, Fuel has evolved and now has one focus beyond anything else: allowing players to maximize the potentials of a racing experience. The game does this by granting gamers the ability to switch between many different vehicles spread over a wide-open course. In addition to the usual racing off road in Jeeps and other four wheeling cars, Fuel lets us get out of our chosen vehicles and hop into whatever else is available nearby. Combining racing with shoes and traditional racing gives this game an interesting twist. |
GTR 2
Publisher: 10Tacle Studios
Developer: SimBin Development Team
Genre: Racing Simulation
Release Date: September
| Code: | | GTR 2 hopes to please simulation racing fans in a few ways. One of them is improved AI. You can set multiple aggression levels before the race, and now lapped cars will get out of your way. What's perhaps most important, however, is that the computer-controlled opponents won't "know" the track and complete it perfectly every time. Their virtual brains will have as clean of a slate as you do. In terms of graphics, the old rendering core has been rebuilt from scratch to include things like a true day/night cycle, real-time ambient lighting, and specular highlighting on the roads to give some added texture. Players can also look forward to a Driving School to hone skills, Ghost Time Trials, and Proximus 24H, a four-day event that ends with a round-the-clock race (which is where the new day-night cycle and dynamic weather effects will flex their muscles). |
Need for Speed: Carbon
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Black Box
Genre: Racing
Release Date: November
| Code: | | Year after year, EA's racing series has brought the hottest and most recent trends in racing to gamers everywhere. the newest and biggest mode in Need for Speed Carbon, Canyon Duels. Based on points rather than finishing the race first, Canyon Duels pit two cars against each other in two rounds, with one car chasing the other in the first, and then reversing it for the second. You'll also be able to amass crew members for your benefit. Drift racing will make a return in Carbon, originally introduced in NFS Underground. A number of tuner, muscle, and exotic cars will be available to choose from, all of which can be aesthetically modded using a new Autosculpt system. Read all about it on the link above before Carbon revs up this November. |
Test Drive Unlimited
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Eden Studios
Genre: Persistent Online Racing
Release Date: October
| Code: | | Test Drive's focus is its online play, something Atari is describing as Massively Open Online Racing (M.O.O.R.). Whether or not that classification sticks is an entirely different matter, but what it attempts to describe is certainly interesting. TDU takes place on over 1000 miles of highway on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The idea behind play online is to drop thousands of players into a server and let them interact in sandbox style play. As you race around the huge, open environments you'll be able to participate in online only time trials and races against other opponents, as well as challenge particular opponents by flashing your headlights at them. For those seeking more community, you'll be able to join up with clubs and organize tournaments and competitions. For more, head on over to the object page and check out our extensive coverage. |
Simulation Games
Caesar IV
Publisher: Vivendi Games
Developer: Tilted Mill
Genre: Simulation
Release Date: September 26
| Code: | | After a long hiatus, the granddaddy of ancient city building games is finally coming back to the PC. Developed by Titled Mill, which is made up of many the former Impressions employees who worked on the series years ago. The new game places players in the role of a Roman governor in charge of developing a city plan, fostering trade and providing for military defense. You're your first small provincial town, you'll soon rise through the ranks to become Caesar yourself. Though the basics of the game haven't changed much since the series first began, the new look of Caesar IV is sure to have fans taking notice. A full 3D engine shows off all the splendor and squalor of the Roman city. |
Desperate Housewives
Publisher: Buena Vista Games
Developer: Liquid Entertainment
Genre: Simulation
Release Date: October
| Code: | | The best way to describe this game based on the hit TV show is "Sim-like" in terms of style and gameplay dynamics…but don't be deceived. Under the hood are the makings of a game which could very well appeal the core audience of the show, and more importantly, bring the much-desired female demographic to the forefront of gaming. For any of you who have played The Sims you will feel right at home with the interface. Although it looks very close to a Sim title, this engine has been built from the ground up for Desperate Housewives: The Game. Not only does this cut down on licensing fees, it allows them to build in-game advertising right into the heart of the game. It may not be a game for the hardcore, but there's undoubtedly some appeal from the TV crowd that wants to be part of the backstabbing and dirt flinging. |
Flight Simulator X
Publisher: Microsoft Games Studios
Developer: ACES Studios
Genre: Flight Simulation
Release Date: October 17
| Code: | | One of the longest running and most loved series among Microsoft's catalog is the Flight Simulator series. While we here at IGN aren't the biggest enthusiasts around, it's pretty easy to see the appeal through the eyes of friends and fellow gamers. With this being the 25th year of Flight Simulator history, Microsoft has been working on the latest version, Flight Simulator X, for three years now hoping to expand and perfect the experience. The game will come on two DVDs thanks to a crapload of visual content including 24 million roads across the planet, thousands of objects per square kilometer, and 24,000 airports across 23 distinct regions around the globe. In an effort to give players more "gamey" options, they're adding in 50 new missions including engine failures over the Indian Ocean and landing a plane on a moving platform. Those features along with new sound, shared sky multiplayer, air traffic control, makes this the biggest Flight Simulator ever. |
Sid Meier's Railroads!
Publisher: 2K Games
Developer: Firaxis
Genre: Simulation
Release Date: October 23
| Code: | | Sure, we've seen plenty of Civilization versions over the years but many other titles in Sid Meier's catalog deserve modern remakes. Following on the success of Pirates! the team at Firaxis have turned their attention to Sid's sixteen-year-old Railroad Tycoon franchise. Titled Sid Meier's Railroads!, the new game will offer the same level of personality and convenience seen in Firaxis's recent titles. Players will have to build tracks, buy locomotives and cars, and set their routes through a variety of maps and scenarios. Other railroad barons are competing for the same profits you are so you'll have to buy low and sell high and try to secure as much of the market as you can. If your stock price drops too low, your competitors can step in and buy you out. |
The Sims 2 Pets
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Maxis
Genre: Simulation
Release Date: October 17
| Code: | | The original Sims expanded with a pets pack that brought loveable pals to the quirky simulated people. The sequel is following suit with it's own animal lover expansion pack also called Pets. This expansion adds in a lot of new pet-centric content including cats and dogs that can be created and customized just like the humans already in your houses. Pets aren't controllable like people, but have the same basic needs. Needs like hunger need to be given by human sims while socialization can be taken care of by other animals. If left unattended the pound might come and pick up your sad animals or you may find that furniture serves as a release for pent up energies. Along with cats and dogs, sims will be able to pick up other pets in cages from the local animal store. Those looking for companions for their sims should look to pick this one up. |
Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Blue Fang Games
Genre: Simulation
Release Date: October 17
[code]The second of a trio of planned expansions for Blue Fangs zookeeping management game, Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania gives players the chance to showcase and care for nearly two dozen marine animals. Combining the massive aquarium shows with your zoo's current offerings will definitely help attract an even larger crowds. New tricks and exhibits add to the excitement and opportunities in the expansion. Teaching Sea Turtles how bilk your guests out of twelve bucks for an Orca Burger and a side of Dolphin Chips has never been more fun. [/code]
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Is there a point in making twenty topics about the same thing? You do it for 2006/2007, then you dupe it onto different months, and now this? Redundancy in practice?
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why is dark messiah under action? what shitty site lists it under action? and isnt this what the sticky is for? i see no point in this thread.
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"more posts = respect" that's what Vladi probably thinks...
"Only one country can destroy NATO in 40 minutes - it's Russia"
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And I thought Russians were smart people!!!!! Not you Vodka, I meant Vladi
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what about warhammer: mark of chaos?
I know my english is bad so correct me if i wrong.
thanks.
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 09:03 Post subject: |
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Newerwinter Nights 2 delayed till 31st october
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 09:09 Post subject: |
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I wouldnt really call racing games sports games unless its f1 or nascar, tiger woods 07 is also comming out in october.
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SycoShaman
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Im waiting for
New splinter cell
star trek: legacy
gothic 3
neverwinter nights
and the next great game of year............Medieval: total war 2 Cant wait for that
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deelix
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SycoShaman
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 09:23 Post subject: |
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| deelix wrote: | Bioshock, Crysis, Postal 3  |
Oh yeah, forgot Crysis  |
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Ankh
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deelix
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 09:57 Post subject: |
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Yeah, right.... Crysis, Postal 3... Games of Fall 2006.
"Only one country can destroy NATO in 40 minutes - it's Russia"
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deelix
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 10:25 Post subject: |
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| deelix wrote: | | Anthirs wrote: | | deelix wrote: | | Postal 3 |
Never thought they'd do another one of Postal. Might be fun  |
Oh yeah. Suppose to come out in 2007 tho :\ |
| Quote: | Postal 3 the sequel to Postal², developed by Running With Scissors, Inc. and scheduled for release for the Xbox 360 and PC in the first quarter of 2008. It is currently under the working title of POSTAL 3: Catharsis
While few details have been released, Postal 3 is said to feature different "murderer lifestyles", including serial killer, eco-terrorist, and presidential candidate.
Based on an interview with Steve Wik and Vince Desi , The Dude emigrates to Paradise's sister town of Catharsis. It has also been revealed that the Postal 3 video game will not be based on the Unreal engine. The new engine that shall power Postal 3 is rumoured to be Valve's Source engine, the same engine that powered Half-Life 2 |
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 12:05 Post subject: |
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Scarface
Eragon
Just Cause
Fifa 2007
chill out man, life is beautifull...
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 12:43 Post subject: |
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i waiting for the half list of this games
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 13:00 Post subject: |
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This looks like my Leech List.
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 14:08 Post subject: |
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My list:
Just Cause
Scarface
Fifa 2007
Black Buccaneer
Fuel
DIRT - Origin of the Species
Hellgate: London
Dead Reefs
Battlefield 2142
Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Call of Cthulhu: Destiny's End
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic -- Limited Edition
F.E.A.R. Extraction Point
Captain Blood
The Mark
Test Drive Unlimited
Legend of the Dragon
Need for Speed Carbon Collector's Edition
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Ankh
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 14:38 Post subject: |
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| JiGSaW wrote: |
Call of Cthulhu: Destiny's End
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Another Cthulhu game?
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 14:58 Post subject: |
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Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Gothic III
Neverwinter Nights 2
FIFA Soccer 07
Sid Meier's Railroads!
and this topic is not a bad idea - i really don't want to go through the sticky and find the fall section if I can just see it in a new topic. You guys act like the servers will blow up if someone starts a new topc - it'll all just go away in a couple of days anyway.
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[sYn]
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Stop giving Vladi shit for creating useful threads, the sticky is a very good resource as well as this thread, hell I'd sticky this one if we didn't already have so many. Consider this a condensed list.
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| Posted: Tue, 19th Sep 2006 16:17 Post subject: |
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Yeah. Shit I hope it's gonna be as good as Fallout 2 was. Wonder how the gameplay is gonna be. Turn based or real time.
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