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Various Game Trailers #1244

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 7:17 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:

  • Battlefield: Bad Company [PS3/X360] - Destruction Trailer
  • Dark Sector [PS3/X360] - Webisode #4
  • Raiden Fighters Aces [X360] - Trailer #2
  • Deca Sports [Wii] - Trailer [JAP]


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

Xbox 360 Can Handle Blu-ray ... If Need Be

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 7:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ever since Microsoft decided to go with HD-DVD for the Xbox 360, there has been a "format war" with Sony. With Warner's decision last week to go Blu-ray exclusive, many industry insiders predict it's only a matter of time for the score to be settled. According to Reuters, Xbox group marketing manager Albert Penello stated that, "It should be consumer choice; and if that's the way they vote, that's something we'll have to consider." Microsoft never confirmed or denied possible Blu-ray support ...

'Fracture' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 6:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Reshape the battlefield — and the fate — of a broken nation in Fracture, Pacifica and the Atlantic Alliance, boast soldiers with powers beyond those of ordinary men. The differing states of superhumanity result in balanced yet stylistically different combat tactics that have never been seen before.

Microsoft and U.S. Army Team Up for 'Halo 3' (X360) Tournament

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft and the U.S. Army announced that U.S. gamers will have a chance to prove their skills in the first ever Halo 3 Championship Tournament, hosted exclusively on Xbox Live. Registration will begin in March, and the actual tournament kicks off in April 2008, preceded by Basic Combat Training exercises.

'Sniper: Art of Victory' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 4:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

WW II was a theatre of war for many specialized combat units, working together to ensure an army’s victory. Among them a unique role was played by hidden and deadly marksmen. Their ability to lay motionless waiting for the perfect shot together with their professional equipment allowed them to change the course of the history with one pull of a trigger.

'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3) Coming This Fall - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots, and use their character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network. Revealed in yesterday's CES trailer, SCEA confirmed that LittleBigPlanet is currently scheduled for a "global" fall release.

'StarCraft II' Crucio Siege Tank Revealed - Screen

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.

'World of Warcraft' - v2.3.2 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 1:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard has released yet another update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v2.3.2 patch fixes a slew of bugs, tweaks every class and adds new content.

'Warriors of the Lost Empire' (PSP) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 1:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mercury Games is bringing Ertain BV's fantasy action RPG Warriors of the Lost Empire, known in Japan as Lost Regnum, to Europe.

'Experience112' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 10:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Experience112 is a new 3D graphic adventure where you guide Léa Nichols, sole survivor on board of an infected cargo ship, escape by means of the surveillance system. Monitor, control and guide her movement towards freedom, but above all, the truth.

'Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatoskr' (Wii) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 10:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai is working on no less than four titles in the Tales Of franchise, one of them being Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatoskr for the Wii. While there has yet to be an official announcement, we do know it is set two years later, and Emile Castanie is the new hero.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 9:59 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:

'Soma Bringer' (NDS) - 44 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Soma Bringer, Monolith's first NDS project since it was acquired by Nintendo last year, is an action-RPG set in a fantasy world. Soma Bringer offers a choice of seven heroes, six different classes (archer, mage, warrior, ninja etc.) customizable special attacks buttons, and supports multiplayer for up to 3 people, online or co-op.

Merscom Signs Gabitasoft's Casual Wiiware/Xbox Live Arcade Titles

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Merscom announce a co-development & publishing agreement for Gabitasoft’s unannounced title on multiple platforms, including WiiWare and Xbox LIVE Arcade, as well as more games to be published within the coming year.

'Crysis' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 6:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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

'The Agency' (PS3/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony Online Entertainment's Seattle studio is developing The Agency, a PC/PS3 exclusive fast-paced online action shooter filled with espionage, intrigue and betrayal, where you assume the role of elite agents in a modern-day world.

Take-Two Interactive Acquires Illusion Softworks

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Take-Two Interactive announced the acquisition of Central European game development studio Illusion Softworks, best known for titles such as Mafia, Hidden & Dangerous. Currently working on Mafia II, all 200 Illusion Softworks employees will join Take-Two’s 2K Games publishing label and henceforth be known as 2K Czech.

'Demigod' Developer Q&A - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 4:46 a.m. PST | Filed under Interviews

Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game, influenced by Defense of the Ancients, a community-created mod for Blizzard's RTS Warcraft III, that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods. Demigod Lead Designer John Comes gives us some more details...

'City Life' Coming the NDS

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. With over 150 available structures, Flashpoint is bringing Monte Cristo's City Life is coming to Germany in March.

'Turok' (PS3/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Turok is an epic, story-driven FPS set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Take on the role of former Black Ops turned Special Forces commando Joseph Turok on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically altered planet.

59th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners of its 59th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards, which took place for the second time at the annual Award show was held at 2008 International CES, Las Vegas.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.

Codemasters' Connect 2008 Community Event

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Codemasters unveiled plans on a brand new global gaming event Connect 2008, to be held on March 14th / 15th at the Omega Sektor, Birmingham, UK. Connect 2008 is Codemasters Online’s 2 day gaming event spanning all of its gaming titles including TLotR Online, ArchLord, RF Online, D&D Online and much much more!

'God of War: Chains of Olympus' (PSP) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With the world plunged in eternal darkness and the Gods rendered powerless, Kratos will face the most feared creatures of Greek mythology, and ultimately be forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from certain destruction.

PSP Review - 'Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law is a fully animated interactive adventure, allowing players will step into the shiny wingtips of Harvey Birdman, a third-rate superhero turned third-rate defense attorney charged with exonerating parodied classic cartoon characters.

'Sins of a Solar Empire' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets New Downloadable Songs

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 2:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock Band allows you to perform famous rock music with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and vocals, as well as online. Harmonix has released three new songs for Rock Band, downloadable through Xbox Live, cover of Iron Maiden's Number of the Beast, The Hives' Die! All Right and Stone Temple Pilot's Interstate Love Song, for 160 Microsoft Points each.

'The Club' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 2:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Club is a 3rd person action shooter focused on addictive and rewarding gameplay, testing your skills to the limit and offers relentless, frantic, and fast paced gameplay with a unique style, tone and storyline that drips with energy, attitude and anarchy. SEGA has released a 1.36 GB demo on Xbox Live (not available in Asia, North America or Germany)

PS3 Review - 'All-Pro Football 2K8'

by Brad Hilderbrand on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 2:41 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

All-Pro Football 2K8 hits the gridiron with the legendary gameplay, innovative features, and hundreds of legends combined with an innovative attribute system showcasing the well-known, signature abilities of each football star.

'IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946' - v4.09 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 offers new campaigns, missions and aircraft as well as many exclusive features. Pilots can fly the skies and fight enemies over the Russian front, German occupied Europe, the Far East and the Pacific.