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Various Game Trailers #934

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 9:49 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:

  • Madden NFL 2007 [Wii] - Defense Trailer
  • Hellgate: London - GStar 2006 Trailer
  • Lost Planet [X360] - Trailer 7
  • Army of Two [PS3/Xbox] - Trailer #2
  • Thrillville [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #3
  • Untold Legends Dark Kingdom [PS3] - Story & Characters Trailer
  • Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Launch Trailer


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

'Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja' (NDS) Coming to North America

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 7:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Atlus U.S.A. announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja, an original RPG designed exclusively for the NDS and slated to be in retail stores February of 2007.

'Yakuza 2' (PS2) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 7:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set one year after the events of its predecessor, in Yakuza 2 you will face the Osaka underworld and the terrible Dragon of the West, Ryûji Kôda.

'Destination: Treasure Island' - French Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 5:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Destination: Treasure Island is an all-new adventure from Kheops Studios, freely inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, but situated four years after its conclusion. You take on the role of Jim Hawkins who sets out on a quest to find pirate Long John Silver's secret buried treasure on Emerald Island, but alas so are his old enemies.

'Cricket 07' (PS2/PC) Developer Diary #3

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 5:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

With its fully licensed squads, groundbreaking Century Stick control system and more natural camera perspective, Cricket 07 will bring players the most immersive gameplay experience to date. EA producer Justin Forrest tells us more about cameras and presentation.

'Armed Assault' - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 4:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Armed Assault features a new engine with a fresh modern setting, and will reacquaint gamers with the ultimate in realistic, combat gaming. Freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation.

'Rainbow Six Vegas' (X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 4:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six makes its next-gen debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned FPS franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights.

'Asphalt 2: Urban GT' (NDS/PSP) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Asphalt 2: Urban GT shifts into gear with six game modes, numerous tuning possibilities, 30 tracks and 36 licensed cars and motorcycles, taking handheld racing simulations to a new level.

'RACE: The Official WTCC Game' Gets Steam Delivery

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 2:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SimBin and Valve today announced an agreement to deliver RACE: The Official WTCC Game to consumers around the world via Steam. In addition, all retail copies of RACE in North America will include Steam functionality for auto-updating, matchmaking, and anti-piracy encryption.

'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Party Edition' (PS2) Gets BUZZ!

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 2:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Eidos confirmed that the latest iteration of Celador’s quiz show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Party Edition will be BUZZ! compatible for even more fun and increased competivity.

'Crysis' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 12:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion.

'Dungeons & Dragons Tactics' (PSP) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics offers an original, intriguing D&D storyline where you take on the role of a mortal child caught in a conflict of two competing dragons striving for godhood.

Hardcore Gamers More Likely to Buy PS3 than Wii

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 10:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Recent research revealed that 79 % of the hardcore gamers are more interested in purchasing a Wii than a PS3 (70 %), however, among those interested in purchasing only one of the next-gen systems, 62 percent are interested only in purchasing a PS3.

'Bus Driver' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bus Driver is a realistic simulation of a bus driver's duty, offering over ten different kinds of buses to drive, an expansive city environment with various districts, and over two dozen routes with varying weather conditions set at differing times of day.

Monday, November 13, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-King' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 6:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king enhances every existing feature and offering players the chance to command the rise of evil in Middle-earth while experiencing the epic battles that took place before those depicted in the films.

'Gears of War' (X360) Patch in the Works

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 6:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. If you are one of the many people having multiplayer connectivity issues, Lead Programmer Ray Davis announced Epic is working on a patch (also addressing other bugs), and while no specific release date is set, it ought to be soon.

'Anarchy Online: Lost Eden' Pre-Order Incentive - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 5:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Anarchy Online: Lost Eden is an expansion for Funcom's sci-fi MMORPG with new features and abilities, orbital battle stations, battle Mechs, vast PvP upgrades, extensive alternative character advancement options and more. Pre-order before Dec. 12, 2006, and get an opportunity to control the ultimate mechanized death-dealing machines.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - BetaTest Schedule Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After two years of development Climax's Warhammer Online was cancelled after which Games Workshop granted its license to Mythic Entertainment. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMO game for PC and console set in the fantasy world of Warhammer.

'NFL Street 3' (PS2/PSP) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With NFL Street 3 you can play your style of football both on the ground and in the air in this newest iteration of the popular NFL STREET franchise. Show off your style and boost your score by performing stunning aerial moves, jumping into the air and collecting special items and game modifiers that hover above the playing field.

Nintendo Wii Gets DVD Playback in 2007

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sonic Solutions announced that Nintendo has chosen Sonic CinePlayer CE DVD Navigator to bring high-quality DVD movie viewing to a future version of the Wii, scheduled for the latter half of 2007.

'Crackdown' (X360) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 4:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crackdown pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the introduction of the first-ever truly 3-dimensional persistent playground, highly innovative co-op gameplay and an extensive prop interaction system all while taking place in a massive and highly-stylized urban center.

PC Review - 'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic'

by Lee Berlik on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 3:01 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.

'Forza Motorsport 2' (X360) Gets Further Delayed

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 2:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Forza Motorsport 2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, licensed tuning and customization options. Initially scheduled for this holiday season and recently delayed until Q1 2007, Peter Moore revealed in an interview with MTV that it has now been pushed back until summer 2007.

'Bullet Witch' (X360) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 2:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bullet Witch is an action adventure taking place in the exceedingly bleak near future of 2013. Civilization is on the brink of extinction after demons begin appearing on the earth, and the player wades into the fray as a witch named Alicia.

NDS Review - 'Alex Rider: Stormbreaker'

by Evan Lahti on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 2:12 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Based on the teen spy movie Stormbreaker, players embrace the role of Alex Rider to out-spy, outwit and out-cool evil in this thrilling action adventure, featuring third-person stealth game play, fast-paced racing action, intense fighting and engaging, and gadget-based mini-games.

Matrix Games Signs 'A Craving for Blood' License

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 1:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Matrix Games is excited to announce that they have licensed the rights to developed a game based on Mark H. Walker's first military sci-fi novel, A Craving for Blood.