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'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' - v1.0001 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 9:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you face intelligent enemies, wield a diversity of weapons, control machinery, in a team based story-driven single player game, and multiplayer with numerous modes. This v1.0001 fixes some windows Vista compatibility issues, tweaks a bunch of items, addresses various bugs and crashes etc.

Various Game Trailers #1039

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 8:48 p.m. PDT | 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:

  • Bioshock [PS3/X360/PC] - Medical Pavilion Trailer
  • The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Crafting Trailer
  • Spellforce 2: Dragon Storm - Trailer #2
  • Made Man [PS2/PC] - Launch Trailer
  • Tales of Pirates - Trailer
  • .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce [PS2] - Trailer (2)


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

'The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles' (X360) Now On Xbox Live

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 6:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shivering Isles features more than 30 hours of new gameplay and allows you to explore an entirely new plane of Oblivion — the realm of Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness. You can continue playing with your existing save game/character, or create an all-new character just to explore the new content. Earlier than expected, Shivering Isles is now on Xbox Live Marketplace for 2400 Points (990mb).

'Naruto: Ninja Council 3' (NDS) - 11 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 5:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Naruto: Ninja Council 3 will feature mission-based gameplay for up to four players. The ninja action game utilizes an interchangeable attack system allowing players to combine attack techniques from all available characters in the mission to increase their chance of success.

Windows Vista Selling Twice As Fast As WinXP

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 5:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Initial sales figures from Microsoft show its new Windows Vista operating system made a splash in its debut. In the first month of Windows Vista’s general availability, sales exceeded 20 million licenses, more than doubling the initial pace of sales for its predecessor, Windows XP.

'Mountain Bike Adrenaline featuring Salomon' (PS2) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mountain Bike Adrenaline featuring Salomon features four game modes, incredible locations like Hawai and Grand Canyon and six characters to choose from.

'Universal Boxing Manager' - v1.3.6 Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 4:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Universal Boxing Manager allows you to create a custom manager by assigning skills in training, negotiation, scouting, and more. Manage up to 6 boxers in 17 weight categories, selecting from a database of over 1,000 unique boxers!

'The Settlers' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 12:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time in 13 years, Blue Byte will be bringing The Settlers franchise to a new platform, the NDS. You are stranded on a deserted island after your ship sunk, now you and your crew need to build your settlement as efficient as possible, mine ore, provide food, and raise an army to protect it from invaders.

Electronic Arts Gets Into Music Biz

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Electronic Arts has entered into a joint venture with Nettwerk One Music to form the new full-service music company, Artwerk, bringing together Nettwerk's management, publishing and digital delivery expertise with EA's global marketing reach.

'Heroes of Mana' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Heroes of Mana will be a mix of RPG and RTS, where the protagonist's name is Roger, a natural leader and excellent swordsman. You will need to gather resources, summon monsters, and engage the enemy, with combat occurring in real time, as in previous Mana titles.

'Dracula: Origin' Revealed

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Frogwares' Dracula: Origin is a gothic adventure game, where you are Professor Van Helsing, devoted to the elimination of Dracula. You must prevent Dracula from finding and using the antediluvian manuscript; you must help everyone who crossed paths with the count and refused to serve him.

'Warfare' - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warfare is a real-time global war simulator with real material and it's devoted to a conflict in the Near East. There are two campaigns, one for the USA, the other for Saudi Arabia. The main goal of the first campaign is taking full control of the region; the second one is coming to power in Saudi Arabia and achieving the withdrawal of all American troops.

'The Sacred Rings' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sacred Rings, sequel to Aura: Fate of the Ages, is an epic graphic adventure in a dark fantastical world of magic and intrigue. As part of The Keepers can you are tasked to track down artifacts of great power before a rival clan obtains them to gain evil powers.

'One Piece: Unlimited Adventure' (Wii) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Not heard of since Nintendo's E3 2006 presentation, One Piece: Unlimited Adventure is based on the popular anime series, allowing you to reincarnate yourself into one of the characters, set on a mysterious island fill with treasure.

300 Movie Producer Launches Brash Entertainment

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

300 executive producer Thomas Tull has teamed up with Bert Ellis, a dot-com success story, and formed Brash Entertainment, a new video game publisher planning to bridge the gap between movie and game licenses, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Brash Entertainment is backed by a $150 million private equity funding and will open offices in Los Angeles and Atlanta, with a plan to release no less than 60-100 titles over the coming 5 years.

'Field Ops' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Freeze Interactive's Field Ops, developed by Digital Reality and previously known as Ghost Wars, brings together, in a unique presentation, the two favorite genres of PC gamers; RTS and FPS.

'Dawn of Mana' (PS2) Gets North American Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dawn of Mana reveals the origins of the legend behind the Mana Tree and the Sword of Mana. Breaking the series' 2D mould, Dawn of Mana brings the world of Mana to three-dimensional life while preserving the atmosphere that fans have come to know and love. Dawn of Mana will ship to retail outlets across North America on May 22, 2007.

'Left 4 Dead' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 5:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Left 4 Dead, developed by Counter-Strike makers Turtle Rock Studios, is a co-operative multiplayer action game, using the Source Engine, and also introducing Turtle Rock's v2.0 A.I. technology.

Monday March 26, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | 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:

'Aion: Tower of Eternity' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.

New Classic Game Announced for Wii Shop Channel

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another classic game to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points at 9 a.m. Pacific time to download Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire.

'Impossible Mission' (ALL) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

System 3 announced the re-launch of the enhanced classic Epyx Commodore 64 title, Impossible Mission, where you take the role of a secret agent attempting to stop evil genius Professor Elvin Atombender who has been tampering with National Security Computers.

'The Dream of Neko' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lexicon Entertainment announced it has signed The Dream of Neko, a cartoon styled puzzle game set in a magical world where the lead character has the ability to morph into other creatures which will help in achieving the desired goals within the quest

'FIFA Manager 07: Extra Time' - Patch #1 Available NOW

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA Manager 07: The Extra Time expansion adds new stadiums from all over Europe, new features such as ability to sell advertisement, start as coach, half time screens with commentary and plenty more. This patch fixes a rare crash when AI is building a camp.

'Loki' - 10 Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Loki is Cyanide Studio's latest hack 'n slash action/RPG where you go on an incredible journey through four great mythologies. Loki allows the player to take on the role of one of four heroes - a mighty Norse warrior, a fierce Greek fighter, a powerful Egyptian sorcerer or a skilled Aztec shaman.

SEGA Prepares Three Genesis Titles For Wii Shop Channel

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA of America announced that three titles from its SEGA Genesis library, Virtua Fighter 2, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, and Wonder Boy in Monster World, will soon be available for download on the Wii Shop Channel for 800 Wii Points per titles.

'Dynasty Warriors DS' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Taking full advantage of the Nintendo DS's unique characteristics, KOEI's action-combat series Dynasty Warriors will be unlike any other Tactical Action game previously released on the NDS.

Matrix Games Signs Publishing Agreement with Boku Strategy Games

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Matrix Games has signed a multi-game publishing agreement with Boku Strategy Games to re-release both the Horse and Musket 2 Series and the Combat Command 2 series, as well as a yet-unannounced game series.

'Nascar 08' (PS2/PS3/X360) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR's biggest stars.

PC Review - 'City Life: World Edition'

by Byron Cutting on March 26, 2007 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

City Life: World Edition is a significantly updated version of the 3D city building and management simulation, and it will feature new maps, over 100 new buildings, famous landmarks from across the globe and a built-in content editor.

Xbox 360 Review - 'Def Jam: Icon'

by Andrew Hayward on March 26, 2007 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Def Jam: Icon infuses hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming. Music will effect how players fight in each venue and environmental interactions and hazards will become a key strategy to staying alive.

'Adrenalin 2: Rush Hour' - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2007 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Adrenalin 2 gives you a chance to achieve everyone's biggest dream - press the pedal to the metal and forget about the traffic you are sitting in. Take part in street races, upgrade your car and become famous among other drivers. But remember - the police also have good drivers.