New Shrek Games

There are some news about new Shrek games:

"Animated movie star Shrek is to build on his success in the gaming world by starring in a series of new games for Sky Gamestar.
A number of successful 'Shrek' titles have been released across various formats, including this year's 'Shrek Superslam', and now the big green ogre is set to appear on the TV-based games platform.
Game-makers Denki have confirmed the new Shrek game will be will be launched on December 15 and will be split into three episodes - 'Fiona's Rescue', 'Disarming Charming' and 'Fairy Godmother's Revenge'.

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Shrek Games Available:

Shrek SuperSlam

Shrek Widescreen

Shrek 2

Shrek 2

The Fighting Games of 2005

There is a nice article from Gamedaily.com that talks about the fighting games of 2005:

"Wrestling: The WWE had another strong year of programming, highlighted by controversial moments (the "death" of the Undertaker, the crowning of new champions Batista and John Cena, the death of Eddie Guerrero) and plenty of memorable matches (ECW One Night Stand). Not to be outdone, a couple of video games also made the label worth loving again, courtesy of THQ and their strong development teams.
WWE's year didn't start this way, however. THQ's release of WWE Wrestlemania 21 turned a few heads with a new development team and engine. However, the gameplay was severely flawed, and the graphics just didn't impress. The game ended up being a mess and ripped to shreds by GameDaily writer Chris Buffa, and he's a WWE fan!
Fortunately, the WWE and THQ made a comeback, starting with the GameCube release WWE Day of Reckoning 2, a game that stands as one of the best wrestling games for the system. Utilizing a number of modes, including the return of the Bra and Panties match that so many fans adore, the game also featured tightened gameplay and plenty of wrestlers to choose from including John Cena and a few classic wrestlers, like Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Andre the Giant."

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Star Wars Galaxies: New Game Experience

"Earlier in 2005 the Galaxies community was rocked by a substantial (and somewhat surprising) combat upgrade. Now six months later the core game has undergone an even more comprehensive redesign and been reborn as Star Wars Galaxies: New Game Experience.

The new game promises "improved character and profession development." When they say "improved" they really mean "simplified." There's a growing assumption across the industry that complex game mechanics or a multiplicity of options are somehow unrewarding. Believe it or not, some gamers actually crave complexity. Sadly, we're being squeezed out as companies seek to maximize player numbers and profits at the expense of depth and detail. "

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Lost Planet: Extreme Condition for XBox 360

Capcom has announced it will start developing another sci-fi game for the XBox 360 game console. The game will be titled Lost Planet: Extreme Condition and will be released in winter 2006.

The game will take advantage of the XBox 360 capabilities in rendering surfaces. Heavily armed mechanised walkers will fight against squid-like monsters and other flying beasts in what seems to be a tremendous adventure.

Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales Xbox 360 and PC.

Playlogic announces Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales for both the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the PC.

"Age of Pirates: Captain Blood" is a pirate action game. The player is supposed to assume the role of brave and noble pirate captain, Peter Blood, and follow his intiguing and amazing adventures in 1685 on the Spanish Main. The game is based on the story of the novel "Captain Blood" from Rafael Sabatini: His Odyssey where an English surgeon was framed and condemned a penal servitude on Barbados.

Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales video game is scheduled for a release in March 2006.

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SiN Video Game Episodes for Xbox 360

Gameshout reports : SiN Video Game Episodes for Xbox 360

"According to a few reports, video game developer Ritual is interested in bringing the first-person shooter PC title to the Microsoft Xbox 360. There is no official word about this, just yet. However, we feel confident in writing this article as we do trust our sources that provide us this information."

About SiN: SiN Episodes expands on the role of Colonel John R. Blade, a battle worn hero in charge of HardCorps, an elite strike force with a long history of conflict with SinTEK, a powerful multibillion dollar empire headed up by Elexis Sinclaire, a beautiful, brilliant, and ruthless scientist who is out to remake humanity according to her own twisted vision. Joining Blade on his mission are JC, a HardCorps hacker with a secret to keep, and Jessica Cannon, a fiery rookie who can find her way into any secure facility.