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'Rush for Berlin' Multiplayer Modes - Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 11:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rush for Berlin is a tactical real time strategy game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, during 1944-45. The player's goal; to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union.

'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 9:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 3, players will embody Captain Scott Mitchell as he commands the Ghosts and Special Forces allies equipped with the IWS in the quest to save the president of the United States, recover stolen nuclear codes and eliminate a vicious band of renegade soldiers hell-bent on unleashing catastrophe.

Various Game Trailers #739

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 5:38 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:

  • Titan Quest - Trailer (2)
  • Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Dev Diary #4
  • The Movies: Stunts & Effects - Trailer
  • Evolution GT [PS2/PC] - Trailer #2
  • 2006 FIFA World Cup [X360] - Trailer #2
  • Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WW II [X360] - Trailer #3


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

'From Russia With Love' (PSP) Unlockable Characters Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 5:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

From Russia With Love features movie-based missions as well as original, action-intensive sequences, a broad and deep variety of gameplay, social multiplayer experiences, and classic, upgradeable weapons and gadgetry with modern mechanics. EA revealed today that Dr. No, Xenia Onatopp, Scaramanga, Pussy Galore, Goldfinger, and Oddjob are all unlockable multiplayer characters.

'Vivisector: Beast Inside' - v1.1 German Demo/Retail Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 5:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Vivisector: Beast Inside is a unique mixture of 3D Action/Horror, blending a thrilling interactive story with intense, high-adrenaline action and immerses players in a rich and fascinating storyline.This small patch fixes some sound issues, and various physics & clipping issues.

Transatlantic Showdown Pits Europe's Best Gamers Against The U.S.

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 3:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Twenty-four of Europe's best professional video game players landed in New York Wednesday night, ready to do battle with the best of the U.S. in the first Transatlantic Showdown video gaming competition.

'Winning Eleven 10' (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

While Winning Eleven 10 is not even announced yet for North America or Europe, the newest installment in the soccer franchise is launching in Japan on April 27, 2006. For WE10, Konami has now also licensed national soccer teams such as Italy, England, Spain, and Argentina. An arcade version, Winning Eleven 2006 Arcade Championship, is also scheduled, as well as a mobile phone version, Winning Eleven Mobile.

'GTI Racing' - Demo Coming March 31st, 2006

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 3:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Techland announced today that it will release a single-player demo for its upcoming car racing game GTI Racing, based on the Chrome Engine used previously in Xpand Rally. The demo will feature 3 out of over 25 car models from the full game and few tracks presenting diversified locations.

'Daxter' (PSP) Coming To Europe

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony Europe announce that it is bringing Ready At Dawn's PSP exclusive Daxter to Europe spring Spring 2006. After years of standing in Jak's shadow, Daxter gets his turn in the spotlight as he stars in his very own game, letting you control Jak's wacky sidekick throughout the entire game.

'HoopWorld' (X360) - 4 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Red Hot Shots, Dive Tackling, Wall Running, Dragon Punches, over-the-top mid-air volleys - all chainable tricks in HoopWorld. Developed by Streamline Studios, HoopWorld is a three-on-three multiplayer trick game that rewards gamers for playing competitively together.

'War Front: Turning Point' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 12:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

War Front: Turning Point explores an alternate World War II, one in which Hitler is assassinated in the early days. This new timeline includes more than just new leadership. Players will take command of experimental weapons, prototype vehicles and units rarely seen in strategy games in an attempt to alter or secure the historical outcome of World War II.

'Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan' (PS2/PC) - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 12:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix is working on a new expansion pack for its MMORPG Final Fantasy XI, which will introduce new maps, monsters, and several new classes such as the much-anticipated Blue Mage.

'The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass' (NDS) Revealed - Trailer

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 12:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

During his GDC keynote speech Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed that Nintendo is working on a new Zelda game for the NDS. While The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass details are still limited, the demo showed that the top screen will be used for the game, lower part as map, while the stylus is used for opening doors (by drawing an hourglass), and directing your boomerang shots. Returning are the puzzle-based dungeons and the Navi glow used for targeting.

SEGA Will Be Offering Classic Titles On Nintendo Revolution

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 12:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA today announced that they will be providing classic NES, SNES and Mega Drive titles as part of the Virtual Console system for Nintendo's new generation console Nintendo Revolution.

'Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code' (PSP) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 11:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code is the next game in the Untold Legends series following the top- selling Brotherhood of the Blade. The Warrior's Code is an entirely new RPG, as compared to its predecessor, with an evolutionary interactive combat engine, new 3D enhanced graphics, special effects and lighting.

Thursday March 23, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 11:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another Thursday, 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:

'X-Men: The Official Game' (ALL) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

X-Men: The Official Game ties in with the upcoming movie X-Men: The Last Stand and provides the backstory. The new X-Men game, written by screenwriter Zak Penn and comic book writer Chris Claremont, lets you play as either Wolverine, Nightcrawler, or Iceman.

'Major League Baseball 2K6' (ALL) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

2K Sports today announced that Matador Records, among other record labels, is providing music for the in-game Major League Baseball 2K6 soundtrack.

2006 Game Developers Choice Awards Winners Announced

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 9:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Game Developers Choice Awards is the only peer-based, open nomination awards program in the industry where honors are bestowed to developers by developers. Recipients were announced last night at the 2006 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Jose.

'Brigade E5: New Jagged Union' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Brigade E5: New Jagged Union is a tactical turn-based game. The scene of action is a small country called Palinero somewhere in the tropics. Recently a coup d'etat has happened in the country and civil war is about to break out. The main character of the game has to hire a band of mercenaries and take control of the situation.

'Dominions 3: The Awakening' Resurfaces

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Shrapnel Games announced that its turn-based fantasy 4X strategy game Dominions 3: The Awakening is now available for pre-order. Originally scheduled for 2005, it is now projected to go Gold in June.

'Massive Assault Network 2' - v2.0.197 Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wargaming has released a new patch for its Massive Assault Network 2 open beta test. This beta patch improves chat server, fixes game crashes, increases turn limit and plenty more ...

SEGA Signs Development Deal With Obsidian For New RPG (PS3/X360/PC)

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA today announced a new partnership with Obsidian Entertainment to collaboratively develop an original role playing game for PC, PS3 and X360

'Championship Manager 2006' Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Championship Manager 2006 offers a wide range of innovative new features and is the most realistic version to date, with Player data given a complete overhaul. It's the only game on the market for PC to contain signings from the January transfer window!

SimBin Signs World Touring Car Championship License Agreement

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 5:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After previously locking up the FIA GT, SimBin further strengthens its position in the motor sport game genre by acquiring the game license for the WTCC, the World Touring Car Championship, one of only three existing FIA world championships.

'Metal Saga' (PS2) Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 5:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Atlus U.S.A. today announced the availability of a free Steambot Chronicles consumer demo disc for the PS2. The demo disc can be obtained at participating retailers, while supplies last, by pre-ordering Metal Saga, Atlus's upcoming tank-busting RPG.

'Paraworld' - 6 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 4:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Paraworld combines a setting never seen before with personalized unit management, bringing new life to the real-time strategy genre. Modern elements blend with primeval conditions in a long forgotten, incredibly beautiful prehistoric world. Creatures long extinct come to life once more, a constant danger to anyone living in the area.

PC Preview - 'Parkan II'

by Tony "OUberLord" Mitera on March 23, 2006 @ 1:47 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Parkan II is a 3D space simulator combined with first person action planet side. In the game players will get an opportunity to explore a vast universe, visit different planets, their satellites, huge space stations and immense space destroyers.

'Roma Victor' Player Gets Crucified

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 1:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Britain will witness its first crucifixion for almost two millennia later this week, when Cynewulf (in real life a 27 year-old electrical engineer from Flint, Michigan, USA) is nailed to a cross as punishment for ganking other Roma Victor players as they first appear.

PC Review - 'EverQuest II: Kingdom of Sky'

by Keith Durocher on March 23, 2006 @ 12:56 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Kingdom of Sky is the second expansion for EQ II and features a structured achievement system of skills and abilities, expands the arena challenges with four deadly new arena champions and two new arena zones, 10 new adventure zones, 25 new enemies, and troves full of new treasures.

'World Tour Soccer '06' (PSP) - Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 12:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WTS2 is a showboat of quick points-based game modes, each offering something unique and challenging, and all offering fast paced accessible gaming – perfect for showing off your natural talent in all the different modes.