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Various Game Trailers #668

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 7:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

  • Driver Parallel Lines [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer
  • Black [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #4
  • Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy - Trailer (2)
  • Painkiller: Hell Wars [Xbox] - Trailerpack #2


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Command And Conquer: Generals' - v1.8 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 7:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After a hiatus of nearly 2 years EA has released a new patch for its RTS Command & Conquer Generals. This update will bring your German, French & English retail game to v1.8 and is a compatibility patch to support multiplayer with C&C The First Decade.

'Chronicles of Spellborn' - Character Classes Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 6:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. The nine classes of characters are divided into three groups: Warriors, Spellcasters and Rogues. Each character must choose a group during creation. As they gain more experience in the world, the character may select which class within that group to become. Read more for full details ...

'Raiders of the Lost Casino' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 6:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A humorous action/adventure game about mysterious and adventuring journey of the young luckless hero. The attractive but rather down-on-his-luck young hero of the game gets into a scrap. But he's a hard nut to crack, and a series of misfortunes turn into jolly and sometimes exreme adventures (thanks Tiscali).

'25 To Life' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Multiplayer Modes Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 6:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Eidos in conjunction with Highway 1 Productions, takes an unrelenting look at urban street crime in its upcoming action video game 25 To Life. Eidos today revealed that 25 To Life will feature all new multiplayer modes for up to 16 players. Read more for details ...

'The Tower SP' (GBA) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 2:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA of America today announced that it will publish The Tower SP exclusively for the GBA. The Tower SP is an in-depth sim experience that allows the player to design, build, and manage every aspect of successfully creating a skyscraper.

'Minions of Mirth' Available For Online Purchase

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Prairie Games announced that its open-source "Massively Single Player" RPG Minions of Mirth is now available. There will be 15 character careers from 3 character archetypes, multiclass characters with primary, secondary, and tertiary class, 8 playable character races, 16 incredible zones to explore, hundreds of spells and PLENTY more.

'Huxley' (X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 1:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Huxley is a massively multiplayer online first person shooting game utilizing the Unreal 3 engine that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources.

'Frame City Killer' (X360) Gets Further Delayed

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 1:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Frame City Killer is a next-generation action game featuring astoundingly detailed graphics powered by the Unreal Engine 3 and immersive, non-linear gameplay. Last month FCK's release date was pushed from the holiday season to Feb 7, 2006, and today Namco pushed the Japanese launch to a more ambiguous "spring 2006," which means March or later. A Namco spokesperson that the North American release version is tied to the Japanese date, and is due in March, which would confirm the delay.

'Rainbow Six: Lockdown' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 12:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Team Rainbow is called into action and unfamiliar territory to battle a bioterrorist threat but are personally targeted by an evil terrorist organization. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown will ship worldwide in early 2006 for the PC.

'Monster Trucks DS' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Huge tires, massive engine power and the thundering excitement of Monster Trucks racing has made it into your hands on the Nintendo DS! Get ready to kick up some dirt and leave your opponents with their engines smoking on the side of the road!

'Soul of the Ultimate Nation' - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 11:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Soul of the Ultimate Nation brings the deep storyline of a single player adventure/RPG game together with the fast and furious multiplayer combat of a 3D action game. Incorporating console-style game play into a classic MMORPG, SUN features action-packed intensity, spectacular graphics and stylish battles in an epic medieval tale set in a rich world of emperors, armies, magicians and monsters.

'Flying Range II: Long Way Home' - v2.01 Update Patch & Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Flying Range II: Long Way Home is an action-arcade set in the year of 2026. You are the captain of the first hyperspace engine equipped battleship. You get lost in the galaxy and as the captain, it is your task to bring the ship and its crew back home. Red Planet has released a small patch fixing a scout ship cargo capacity bug and a character appearance failure.

'Wrestle Kingdom' (X360) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 9:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Yuke's, known for THQ's SmackDown!, is making an Xbox 360 pro-wrestling game based on Japanese wrestlers, titled Wrestle Kingdom, scheduled for release in Japan on December 22, 2005. No North American or European publisher nor release date have been announced yet.

'Arena Football 06' (PS2/Xbox) Cover Athlete Signed

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Strap on your helmets and get ready for a new brand of football, and make sure you're ready for a lot of fireworks, because this is non-stop high-scoring football at its finest. EA announced today that John Dutton, quarterback for the 2005 Arena Football League Champion Colorado Crush, will serve as cover athlete and spokesman for Arena Football 06.

'Dead Rising' (X360) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dead Rising is survival horror game, in which you play Frank West, a grizzled freelance photographer who has made his way to an idyllic suburban town to get his hands on the scoop. To his surprise, he soon discovers that the town has been overrun with zombies. As he fights tooth and nail against hordes of gruesome zombies, Frank must discover the cause of the disturbing outbreak. Capcom has narrowed down the release date in North America to May 2, 2006.

'LMA Manager 2006' (X360/PC) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

LMA Manager 2006 is a thorough evolution for the genre-leading series. Utilising a new game and database engine, a Transfer Market system with greater depth enabling more complex contract negotiations, and a detailed 3D match section, it's set to be the most powerful edition in the series.

'Armored Core: Formula Front - Extreme Battle' (PSP) In Stores

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Agetec announced today that the renowned mech-action game, Armored Core: Formula Front - Extreme Battle, for the PSP is now available at retailers nationwide. Formula Front - Extreme Battle is the first AC experience for the PSP and features the new Manual Control mode that allows gamers to direct and control each mech-warrior during battle.

'Auto Assault' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 8:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Auto Assault combines vehicular combat with role-playing elements. Players explore a post-apocalyptic future in customizable cars, motorcycles, semis and even tanks. Players battle other players both in arenas and in epic race vs. race wars for control of the regions in a devastated Earth.

Adult MMO 'Naughty America: The Game' Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 8:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Naughty America today announced its first venture into the world of online gaming with Naughty America: The Game. Developed by Safe Escape Studios, Naughty America: The Game is the first of its kind, a massively multiplayer online world that allows players to do what they've always wanted to... be naughty.

'Tony Tough 2: A Rake's Progress' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tony is back in a brand-new adventure with modern 3D-graphics. However, Tony Tough 2: A Rake's Progress is no sequel, but a prequel – it takes the player back into Tony’s youth, into the year 1953, when Tony was 13 years old. Read more to check out the new screens...

'Arthur and the Minimoys' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 2:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Atari announced today that it has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with the EuropaCorp Group for the development, publishing and distribution of video games based on film director and writer Luc Besson’s Arthur and the Minimoys.

Activision Expects Significantly Lower Earnings

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 2:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Although there are still a number of critical selling days left in the quarter, which ends Dec. 31, 2005, Activision today announced that it expects net revenues and earnings for the third and fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2006 to be lower than the outlook previously provided by the company on November 2, 2005.

'Galactic Dream' Announced - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 2:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Galactic Dream is a space-based strategy game in which four species are fighting for their very survival. This game brings you the shaped wings of your very galactic dreams: you will command star-ships and terrifying space monsters in real time.

Xbox 360 Review - 'Need for Speed Most Wanted'

by Thomas Leaf on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 12:47 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets.

PC Review - 'Chrome: Specforce'

by Keith Durocher on Dec. 15, 2005 @ 12:33 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Chrome: Specforce is an sci-fi FPS, packed with unlimited action and a diverse range of vehicles and weapons, appealing for both lone and online gaming. Get ready for the special force operatives of the future.