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Old 06-06-2007, 08:44 PM   #81
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Don't know if it's been posted already but I thought this was exciting. It's from Gamespot.

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The Warlords franchise is set to conquer new territory. Strategy First today announced that it will be bringing the classic series of PC turn-based strategy games (not to be confused with the arcade game of the same name) to the Nintendo DS.

Strategy First has entrusted developer Glyphic Entertainment with the task of bringing the franchise to the portable intact, and the current features list suggests the studio will retain some of the series' most familiar components. Warlords DS will support turn-based hotseat or Wi-Fi play for up to eight players, with 20 premade scenarios to play through and randomized maps to keep things fresh.

Gamers will be able to produce 28 different types of armies, as well as access statistics for each battle that show the balance of power and military strength as it tips with each passing turn. And while there are economic and diplomatic aspects of the gameplay, the game's main focus is on combat. Strategy First is also promising artificial intelligence that will be able to challenge veteran gaming generals, as well as a tutorial system with a military advisor that can ease newer strategy fans into the action.

Warlords is the third offering in Strategy First's catalog of upcoming releases, joining the previously announced Jagged Alliance 2 and Disciples II.
A good excuse to play these older games that I've wanted to try out for a while. JA2 I'm particularly excited to play.
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Old 06-06-2007, 10:56 PM   #82
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I personally do not enjoy RTS'es on the consoles. FPS'es, I have come to live with (though I still prefer the accuracy of a mouse especially in multi-player), but I have tried C&C 3 demo on the 360, and though the interface is admirable, I can't see myself using it especially in the hectic action of that game in the later levels. I have actually read reviews (EGM is one of them) where the reviewers complain how it becomes much more difficult in the later levels without the ease of a mouse.
Yeah, I'm not sure if console RTS games are quite there yet, but there's no reason to believe they never will be. In my opinion, Halo Wars stands a good chance of coming up with the best control scheme to date - it's being developed for the Xbox 360 only (so it doesn't have to compromise because there's no mouse and keyboard support to bring it down), Ensemble are a very experienced RTS developer and Microsoft will put an awful lot of money behind it.

And then there are games like Pikmin, Batallion Wars and Overlord (and, to lesser extent, Goblin Commander) that cherish the RTS flavor unique to consoles and their controls already work fine.
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Old 06-06-2007, 11:11 PM   #83
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Click pic for gameplay video.

Meh, me got nothin' else to do and need a break from Oblivion so am downloading the demo for Hour Of Victory. Not my kind of game ultimately but it's free and available now.
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I think Tenchu Z demo should be available today as well (according to a banner I just saw), you might like that one better, even though its visuals are rather poor.
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Old 06-06-2007, 11:37 PM   #85
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I'm into fighting games far, far less than I am into historic war themed shooters. Thanks, tho.
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It's not a fighting game, it's a stealth game and I know you like those.
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:43 AM   #87
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Oops, sorry. I thought Tenchu was a beat-em-up. How n00b of me.

Anyway, I looked it up on XBL and I don't see it. I'll give it several more hours and re-check then.
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Old 06-07-2007, 07:15 AM   #88
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Am playing Tenchu Z now. Will post my impressions in the Miscellaneous Demos Galore thread.
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More cool news for the DS.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/07/my...ing-to-the-ds/

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MYST coming to the DS

The game that practically launched a genre, Myst has remained one of the most engaging (or boring, depending on who you ask) and mysterious adventure titles ever released. The series has expanded to include sequels, an MMOG, and most recently a release on the PSP. Now, Midway is preparing to port the aging title to the DS so we can finally live out our oldest Myst fantasies: jabbing Sirrus and Achenar with a stylus.

For starters, Myst DS will include a brand new age to explore as well as the Rime Age from realMYST. The game's source code has been re-written specifically for the DS, new sounds and clips are scattered throughout, and the video and audio have been re-mastered as well. Touch screen control is a given, but Midway hasn't revealed how both screens will be utilized. Keep an eye out for Myst DS this November in Europe.
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Well shoot me in the neck.
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Church to sue Sony.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/6736809.stm
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The game that practically launched a genre, Myst
A typo there, perhaps? I think they meant "buried."
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Microsoft E3 announcements leaked -Rumour

Xbox 360 and Microsoft Rumours for E3'07:

- Microsoft start first at 6.30pm GMT+0:00. (Fact)
- New Crimson Skies game to be announced.
- Bungie working on new title/series not related to anything in the Halo/Marathon Universe.
- Epic Games to show some gorm of Gears of War 2 Trailer.
- Microsoft have bought the Star Wars Battlefront 3 rights. Trailer/Demo to be shown.
- Rare to show off Banjo Kazooie 3 (Banjo-Theerie).
- Rare to announce 2 new games.
- Rare to announce Kameo 2.
- Lionhead Studios show more of Fable 2.
- Microsoft to fund a new game based on Jason Bourne. It'll be based on the books and not the film with Matt Damon.
- Team Ninja to show off Ninja Gaiden 2. Labeled 360 Exclusive.
- Apparently there's news of a MGS Game for the 360. May or may not be the 4th Installment.
- Dead Rising 2 to be shown. May not be ready.
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Microsoft E3 announcements leaked -Rumour

Xbox 360 and Microsoft Rumours for E3'07:

- Microsoft start first at 6.30pm GMT+0:00. (Fact)
- New Crimson Skies game to be announced.
- Bungie working on new title/series not related to anything in the Halo/Marathon Universe.
- Epic Games to show some gorm of Gears of War 2 Trailer.
- Microsoft have bought the Star Wars Battlefront 3 rights. Trailer/Demo to be shown.
- Rare to show off Banjo Kazooie 3 (Banjo-Theerie).
- Rare to announce 2 new games.
- Rare to announce Kameo 2.
- Lionhead Studios show more of Fable 2.
- Microsoft to fund a new game based on Jason Bourne. It'll be based on the books and not the film with Matt Damon.
- Team Ninja to show off Ninja Gaiden 2. Labeled 360 Exclusive.
- Apparently there's news of a MGS Game for the 360. May or may not be the 4th Installment.
- Dead Rising 2 to be shown. May not be ready.
Whats the source of all these?
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Microsoft E3 announcements leaked -Rumour

Xbox 360 and Microsoft Rumours for E3'07:

- Microsoft start first at 6.30pm GMT+0:00. (Fact)
- New Crimson Skies game to be announced.
- Bungie working on new title/series not related to anything in the Halo/Marathon Universe.
- Epic Games to show some gorm of Gears of War 2 Trailer.
- Microsoft have bought the Star Wars Battlefront 3 rights. Trailer/Demo to be shown.
- Rare to show off Banjo Kazooie 3 (Banjo-Theerie).
- Rare to announce 2 new games.
- Rare to announce Kameo 2.
- Lionhead Studios show more of Fable 2.
- Microsoft to fund a new game based on Jason Bourne. It'll be based on the books and not the film with Matt Damon.
- Team Ninja to show off Ninja Gaiden 2. Labeled 360 Exclusive.
- Apparently there's news of a MGS Game for the 360. May or may not be the 4th Installment.
- Dead Rising 2 to be shown. May not be ready.
Microsoft already debunked that rumor, although they did say it contains some "obvious educated guesses".
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Companies always debunk rumours.

Doesn't means there isn't a grain of truth in it.
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I found another list, this one much more ridiculous and an obvious example of wishful thinking, but what a beautiful dream it is.

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MICROSOFT

MS announces their new handheld, they plan on taking on Nintendo's next handheld

MS is publishing Power Stone 3 for Xbox 360

Phantom Dust 2 is Announced

Midtown Madness 4 Announced

BUNGIE

Halo 3 single player Cinematic trailer

LIONHEAD

Fable 2, trailer shown, Online Co-op revealed

RARE

Rare Announces Killer Instinct III, new Unique Tag Team matches and a deep Combo system

Banjo Threeie shown, playable, Nov 07 release

Killer Instinct Arcade Enhanced announced for XBLA for 800 points

RC Pro Am Unenhanced announced for XBLA for 400 points, online multiplayer

Banjo Kazooie Enhanced announced for XBLA

MISTWALKER

Microsoft Obtains Mistwalker as 2nd party

Lost Odyssey late Gameplay shown, showing full party with a complete battle system

Blue dragon Old Footage shown

First Cry-On Footage shown

TECMO/TEAM NINJA

Ninja Gaiden 2 Shown, Summer 08 release XBOX 360 EXCLUSIVE (but this is already known)

Code Cronus Shown, Q4 08 release

DOA5 a No Show

FASA/DAY 1

Mechassault 3 announced, graphical trailer (AKA CGI)

Crimson Skies 2

Shadowrun Downloadable content

BIZARRE CREATIONS

PGR4 Shown, Spring 08 release

TURN 10

Forza Motorsport EX Downloadable expansion for FM2, super realistic graphics, Time Trials Only Screen

BIOWARE

Mass Effect Demo'd Playable, Release Date Finalized

Mass Effect MMORPG announced, shown

SILICON KNIGHTS

Too Human Shown, Release Date Finalized

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain announced for XBLA

OTHERS

Splinter Cell 5 shown

Gas Powered Games new IP

Capcom Announces a sequel to Resident Evil: Code Veronica for the 360

And Peter Moore has a Resident Evil 5 Tatoo...
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Microsoft buys the rights for GTA 4 episodic content for $ 50,000,000 dollars.

Source : Kotaku

That's one way I guess to win the console war.
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