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Various Game Trailers #941

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 9:37 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 :

  • Armored Core 4 [PS3/X360] - Jap Trailer
  • Dark Sector [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer #4
  • NBA Street Homecourt [PS3/X360] - Trailer
  • Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising - Melee Squad Trailer
  • Starshatter: The Gathering Storm - Trailer #2
  • Rainbow Six Vegas [X360] - Launch Trailer


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

'Lost Odyssey' (X360) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 6:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

RPG created by acclaimed artists Takehiko Inoue (Japanese manga creator), Kiyoshi Shigematsu (famous Japanese novelist) and Nobuo Uematsu (Japanese music composer, known for creating the music for the Final Fantasy series of games). The game is produced by Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of the original Final Fantasy series.

'LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy' - v1.02 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 6:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

LucasArts has released new patches for Traveller's Tales' 3rd person action/adventure game LEGO Star Wars II: the Original Trilogy, bringing your US or European retail game to v1.02 and fixing some controller issues, updating the UI and adding the jump ability to the Danish version.

'Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg' - v1.05 Patch & Updated Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 5:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg adds tons of new features including many player submitted suggestions. This v1.05a Super Patch not only fixes the few remaining reported bugs, but it adds a ton of new features and functionality to the AI, the Editor and game itself.

'Armored Core 4' (PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Armored Core 4 will allow you to create your own mech from a few hundred components, including color, to give it an exclusive looks. Successfully completing missions, and purchase even more powerful parts to make your mech stronger.

'Silverfall' Gets North American Release Date

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 3:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Silverfall is a fantasy-style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline, featuring large free-roaming environments, 4 customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single- and multiplayer (co-op and PvP), ragdoll effects, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders. Atari let us know that Silverfall will get released in North America on March 6, 2007.

'Test Drive Unlimited' (X360) Gets Downloadable Car Pack

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 2:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace for 350 Microsoft Points, the Test Drive PURE POWER 2 Download Set, named after the top online club, features seven supercars, including a Ferrari 250 GTO and the 25th anniversary edition of the Lamborghini Countach. One of the seven vehicles, the Chevrolet Corvette C1 1957 Hardtop, will be available free to all gamers.

'Fuzion Frenzy 2' (X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 2:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fuzion Frenzy 2 is a party game set in space that combines futuristic arcade action, superior mini-games, tournament modes, and custom tailored games with online features such as multiplayer and customizable tournaments.

Hudson Launches Two TurboGrafx Classics On Wii's Virtual Console

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 2:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Originally slated to coincide with the launch date of the Nintendo Wii Hudson announces that two of its classic TurboGrafx games are now available for download using the Virtual Console feature on Wii: Bomberman 93 and Bonk’s Adventure. Other titles that were previously announced will roll out over the next few weeks, including Super Star Soldier, Victory Run, and Dungeon Explorer.

'PRISM: Guard Shield' - Single/Multiplayer Game Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 12:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

PRISM: Guard Shield is the commercial version that sets the world and environments that inspire the Army National Guard's game PRISM: Black Shield. This free full game includes 2 single player missions and 3 multiplayer levels, playable in co-operative, Death Match, and Team Death Match modes.

'Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol' (PS2) Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 12:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol lets you sing and perform using a USB headset/microphone, take part in auditions, earn an invitation to Hollywood and compete through the Semi-Finals and Finals stages just like on the TV show.

IDEA Games Launches Own Digital Distribution Network

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gathering of independent developers IDEA Games announce the launching of its own online distribution system, Sprocket. The first titles available from launch are the first two games of ALTAR Games' sci-fi trilogy - UFO: Aftermath and UFO: Aftershock, and Black Element Software's fantasy action game Shade: Wrath of Angels.

'Stargate Worlds' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 10:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover, and terrain.

'Far Cry' - SDK v1.4 Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

At long last, Ubisoft has finally released the v1.4 version of the CryEngine mod tools for CryTek's FPS, on par with the latest patch. This package includes all tools and documentations required to make your own missions.

'Sparta: Ancient Wars' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 8:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sparta: Ancient Wars will deliver innovative and high quality real time strategy based on historical events and timelines, and not feature myths or legends. Based on the historical background of Spartans' high culture, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new stunning 3D engine.

'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 8:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced that the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix videogame is in development. The game is scheduled for a July 2007 release to coincide with the film based on J.K. Rowling's fifth book of the same title.

'Switchfire' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 8:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Frogster has released a demo for Switchfire, a remake of the old Amiga/C-64 vertically scrolling shooter SWIV.

'Battlefield 2142' - v1.05 Patch/Server Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 8:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Battlefield 2142 is set in the future, the world is plagued by a second Ice Age, and wars have broken out over the remaining territories. This v1.05 patch optimizes the multiplayer experiences, adds badges, various other tweaks, and fixes.

'Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2' (PS2) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 6:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ghostlight announced that Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2, the thrilling conclusion to the critically acclaimed ‘Digital Devil Saga’ series, is to be released in all PAL territories on the 16th of February 2007.

'Combat Wings: Battle of Britain' - German Patch #1 Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 6:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

August 1940. Ascend in the air as a British pilot and defend your homeland against the German invasion! The biggest air battle is in full swing. Your companions and you are the last defensive bastion on the Nazis' route to conquer Europe.

'Infernal' (x360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Infernal, previously known as Diabolique: License to sin, is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.

'Joint Task Force' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 5:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Joint Task Force is a story of modern war where players match superior tactics and military technology against dangerous unconventional forces around the globe. Sierra has released the first patch, bringing your retail game to v1.2 and mainly fixes various bugs and crashes.

'Scarface: The World is Yours' - v1.00.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 5:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

They thought you were dead, but Tony Montana don’t die so easy. Sosa took everything you had. Now you’ve got nothing, but that never stopped you before. You’re back with a vengeance, ready to reclaim your turf and rebuild your empire. All you’ve got are your balls – and your word. This v1.00.2 patch fixes and improves various graphical issues, as well as squash a few bugs.

'Phantasy Star Universe' (PS2/X360/PC) Gets New Content

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 5:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA announced that it has added 8 new missions to the Phantasy Star Universe server on Xbox 360, PC, and PS2 platforms, and opened up planet Moatoob and Tenora to all players.

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 4:48 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:

'Lost Planet: Extreme Condition' (X360) - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 4:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded.

'After Burner: Black Falcon' (PSP) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After Burner: Black Falcon is the first arcade-style flight combat title for the PSP, combining intensive air combat with explosive gameplay, whilst allowing players to relive the experience of the classic After Burner arcade game.

'Fatal Inertia' (PS3) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 4:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. The sport is called Inertia and it's one that offers a heady mix of speed, combat and real world environments that can be used to make your victory and break your opponents. Originally scheduled as luanch title, KOEI has pushed it back until Feb. 2007.

Sony Releases v3.00 PSP Firmware

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has released a new v3.00 update for its PSP firmware, removing the UMD game auto-loading, but most importantly adding the ability to play PSOne games on your PSP, but only downloadable through the PS3s PlayStation Store. Nine titles will be available later today, including Resident Evil: Director's Cut, Hot Shots Golf 2 and Tekken 2. You will also be able to use the PSP to control the Blu-Ray and remote access media on your PS3 (music and photos).

'Star Wars: Lethal Alliance' (NDS/PSP) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 3:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Wars: Lethal Alliance is an PSP/NDS exclusive action-adventure game immersing players in an adventure that takes place between Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV A New Hope.

The PlayStation Network (PS3) Detailed

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 2:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The PlayStation Network (PSN) allows every PS3 user to experience the built-in broadband connectivity capabilities assuring immediate access to the PSN with free services including network gaming, access to the PlayStation Store, web browsing, friend chat, and more.

'Blue Dragon' (X360) Sequel Already Planned

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 2:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blue Dragon is an epic role-playing game that centers on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends. While the first title isn't even released yet, in an interview with Famitsu, Mistwalker's Hironobu Sakaguchi revealed that they intend to create a Blue Dragon franchise, thus assuring at least a sequel. Scheduled for released in Japan on December 7th, downloadable content is already planned before year's end.

'The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-King' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 1:54 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.

PS2 Review - 'Final Fantasy XII'

by Agustin on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 1:16 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different.

Xbox 360 Review - 'NBA Live 07'

by Nicolus Baslock on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 12:28 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Pull off moves only the pros perform as you replicate the styles of your favorite NBA players. Elevate to the rim for an electrifying dunk and bring the crowd to its feet, or look to your superstars to shift momentum with the game on the line.