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Kuma Reality Games today announced the release of a new mission for its subscription-based service, the PC war simulator Kuma\War. The latest scenario re-creates the action that occurred just last month in Iraq, the largest military action in the country since Saddam's fall. Titled Fallujah: Operation al-Fajr.

Despite being a disappointingly modest improvement over the X800 XT PE, ATI's new card secures their place as king of the graphics hill. Naturally, we expect this position to be challenged sooner rather than later with nVidia's GeForce 6800 "kicker" product, probably called the GeForce 6900 or 6950 or something similar.

Originally released on PC and Xbox in summer 2004, the mobile version has been developed by IOMO for Java and BREW-enabled handsets. The game will be released in two parts, starting with Episode I in January 2005, with Episode II following soon afterwards. Thief: Deadly Shadows will be available to download through network operators worldwide

[Justice Minister Michael McDowell] is to launch a review of censorship laws within weeks after concerns were raised by parents and campaigners, who said X-rated games are not monitored.
They also claimed that no action is taken against shops which sell 18 certificate software to under-18's.

Doom 3, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, Gunslinger Girls 2 and Manhunt are among those facing the axe.

When The Video Recordings Act 1989 was brought in, the games were things like PacMan, which was totally innocent. It's only in the last few years that the games have become more violent.

In The Sims 2 University players for the first time will play through the new "young adult" life stage as their Sims head off to college and join the campus crowd. Whether they live in the dorms or rush a fraternity or sorority that's just the beginning...Sims can choose from one of 11 majors and by keeping their grades on track, they'll secure a final degree and open up 4 new career paths. Players will enjoy all-new college based wants and fears that are tied to their Sims' social life and academic goals which will lead to new rewards and powers that will help them achieve their goals and aspirations in college and beyond.

Pranks, parties and college social interactions add to the excitement while your Sims explore campus locations such as college lounges, pool halls, gyms and coffee houses. As in real life, if your Sims start running low on funds, they can earn Simoleans by picking up a part time job, like tutoring, or engaging in riskier affairs like printing money as a member of the "secret society."

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GS: Will you have a cast of memorable characters at school? Like the crusty old dean, the college quarterback, and the resident nerds?

KH: We are definitely introducing a set of new characters that you might see around town. More on this to come in the upcoming weeks!

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