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Various Game Trailers #1307

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 6:30 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:

  • Alone in the Dark [ALL] - Trailer
  • The Incredible Hulk [ALL] - Trailer
  • Battle of the Bands [Wii] - Trailer #3
  • The Sky Crawlers [Wii] - Trailer [JAP]

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

'Dawn of Fantasy' (X360/PC) - 40 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 4:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dawn of Fantasy is a 3D MMORTS/RPG under development at Reverie World Studios. Set in Medieval times, featuring 6 playable races (Human, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Dragons), day & night cycle, you decide whether you want to follow the good or evil path.

'StarCraft' Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

On March 31, 1998, Blizzard released StarCraft, a revolutionary real-time strategy game pitting three powerful and distinctive races against each other in a war-torn galaxy. In StarCraft, the resourceful terrans, mysterious protoss, and relentless zerg find themselves in a confluence of events that has only one possible outcome: an epic war for conquest and survival.

Atari Appoints New CEO/President

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari announced the appointment of Jim Wilson as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President, effective immediately. Mr. Wilson has previously been with BMG, Universal Studios and Vivendi Universal Games.

'Frontlines: Fuel of War' - v1.02 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 3:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Kaos Studios released the v1.02 patch, fixing the inability to join some servers, filters working properly, player count sorting etc.

'Pyroblazer' (PSP/Wii/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.

'Football Manager 2008' (X360) Demo on Xbox Live, In Most of Europe

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Updated with all transfers from the last transfer window, FM 2008 for Xbox 360 utilizes Xbox Live to have different online modes to the PC game, permitting you to challenge friends to 1-on-1 matches and even host tournaments, and is a multi-region game, so European copies will work around the world. Sports Interactive has released a 260mb demo (not available in Austria, Asia, Germany and North America) on Xbox Live allowing you to play half a season with 14 teams.

'N+' (NDS/PSP) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari's N+, successor to the flash ninja game N, offers equal parts platformer and action gameplay with incredibly fluid animation, fast action, amazing acrobatics and instant playability.

Championship Gaming Series Opens Training Center in Asia

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Championship Gaming Series, the government of Wuhan and the Wuhan Hi Tech Group, announced the creation of the world's premiere eSports training center and professional gaming arena at the Wuhan Optical Valley Electronic Sports Stadium, which will also serve as the location for the upcoming CGS 2008 Pan-Asia Final.

'Empire of Sports' Contest to Celebrate Launch - Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire of Sports is an MMORPG built entirely around sport, designed to allow players around the world to simultaneously exist in an online universe, where their alter egos socially interact, train, compete, attend events and acquire the goods and services they need to build a parallel sporting existence.

'Rainbow Six Vegas 2' (ALL) Sells 2 Million Copies

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 12:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 adds new gameplay features and more stunning visuals. Players will encounter a solo campaign that uses new tactical possibilities in various locations around Sin City, co-op and adversarial modes, while providing unprecedented interaction between the solo and multiplayer experience. Ubisoft raised its guidance for fiscal 2007-08 as its games perform better than expected, with Rainbow Six Vegas 2 selling 2 million copies.

'Dimensity' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dagger Games' Dimensity combines dynamic hack & slash features with classic role-play and modern strategic elements. It invites you to take journeys, lead armies, achieve goals and unveil mysteries by involving yourself in unpredictable struggles.

Monday, March 31, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 12:43 p.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:

'Emergency Heroes' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Emergency Heroes is an open world rescue driving game, where you can jump into 16 variations of next-gen rescue vehicles as a police officer, firefighter or EMT and navigate through the sprawling streets of San Alto, keeping citizens safe along the way.

'Spaceforce: Rogue Universe' - v1.2 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

On your path to become the best-known pilot in space, through a yet unknown universe, you can fight, trade or smuggle to earn respect, wealth and fame.

'Mr. Driller Online' (X360) This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Title - Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco's popular Mr. Driller character comes to Xbox LIVEĀ® Arcade in Mr. DRILLER Online. Featuring the same addictive single player drilling action from the classic arcade game, Mr. DRILLER Online now includes online play. Drill down through the colored blocks to meet your goal, but make sure you have enough air!

PlayStation Store to Get Revamped, No Updates for 2 Weeks

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony announced that it will revamp the PlayStation Store for PS3 in mid-April with a new, more dynamic look and improved navigation, as a result there will be no PSN updates until after the transformation is complete.

'Memento Mori' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Memento Mori is a new adventure game featuring two main characters, Larisa Svetlova and Maxim Durand. It's the player's task to disclose the secret of the St. Petersburg art theft, a mysterious Finnish order and its machinations.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets 'Still Alive' For Free

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Harmonix and MTV Games announced the latest slate of downloadable tracks available for Rock Band. Starting April 1st (April 17 on PSN), players will be download Jonathan Coulton's Still Alive (originally performed over the end credits of The Orange Box's experimental single-player game Portal) for free.

'Myst' (NDS) Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Myst is an immersive experience that draws you in and won't let you go. You enter a unique setting, venturing alone to varied times and places, the worlds that compose Myst. There are no instructions, and you encounter no living beings but soon realize your actions may help individuals who are somehow trapped in a parallel dimension.