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Green Monster Games Now Known As 38 Studios

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 8:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Major League Baseball Pitcher Curt Schilling announced that 38 Studios, LLC, will be the official corporate name of the Green Monster Games entertainment company he launched last fall.

Microsoft Quietly Patches Xbox 360

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 7:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft has rolled out another patch for its Xbox 360, but without prior announcement. Calling it an operating system update instead of a firmware update or security fix, the new download addresses an issue where hackerz found an exploit allowing you to run your own software applications, such as Linux operating system. The vulnerability was discovered late last year and fixed last month. The update was distributed through Xbox Live but will also be included with every game after February 20.

'Adrenalin 2: Rush Hour' - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 7:02 p.m. PST | 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.

EA CEO Says Sony's Lead in Console Market May Slip

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

During a Morgan Stanley investor conference Electronic Arts' outgoing chief executive Larry Probst said the publisher expects Sony's 10 year console market dominance to slip in the current hardware war, mainly due to the year lead by Microsoft, and the much cheaper Wii with its innovative Wiimote controller. While Probst still expects Sony to prevail, it will be a tough fight with a less commanding lead.

'Jetpac Refuelled' (X360) - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 4:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Jetpac Refuelled is a new take on Rare/Ultimate’s 1983 classic space blaster with enhanced graphics and Xbox LIVE features; players must clear a path through hordes of aliens to refuel their ship and amass a fortune over the course of more than 100 high-definition levels.

'Dreamlords' - v1.05 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 4:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dreamlords combines the accessibility of a web game with RPG character development, RTS battles and long term tactical strategy in a never before seen gaming experience. Lockpick has released a new set of patches for its online RTS-client bringing it all the way up to v1.05.

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 3:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The TMNT movie takes place in a New York City plagued by secretive villains and strange, otherworldly creatures. The new NT video game uses the same dark and dangerous environments and adventurous themes featured in the new NT CGI film.

NetDevil Developing 'LEGO' MMO

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 3:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The LEGO Group announced it has commenced a working relationship with NetDevil to develop a massively multiplayer online gaming experience to further engage its dedicated and active community.

'Redneck Kentucky' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 2:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mad chickens are trying to take over the world, so kick their ass, big time. But hey, don't get your boots dirty, use a variety of unique weapons and upgrades. The game uses UNREAL engine and offers animations that will leave you rolling on the floor, laughing.

'Full Auto 2: Battlelines' (PSP) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 1:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments.

Video Game Consoles in 41% of all TV Households

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 1:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A Nielsen survey revealed that the number of video game consoles in U.S. television households has expanded by 18.5% since late 2004. By late 2006, there were 45.7 million homes with video game consoles, representing 41.1% of all TV households.

'Guitar Hero II' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 1:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Guitar Hero II arrives with a new track list, new venues and additional play modes – including the ability to transform the original Guitar Hero SG Controller into a rhythm, lead or bass guitar. Be sure to check our Guitar Hero II preview from earlier today...

'QuickSpot' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 11:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

QuickSpot is a fast and challenging game of concentration, where the objective for the player is to spot the differences between two seemingly identical pictures and circle the differences on the touch screen.

'SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm' Gets Dated - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 11:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm takes players through a fascinating and exciting challenge as they fight for the magical portals, which seem to be the only connection between the shattered islands of Eo.

'The Settlers II: The Next Generation' - v11757 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Settlers II: The Next Generation is the remake of BlueByt's 2D classic Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D. Ubisoft has released a new patch v11757 patch, addressing some multiplayer issues, fixing various text problems, as well as making sure everything works with The Vikings addon.

'Command & Conquer Renegade 2' In the Works?

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 10:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Now here is an interesting rumor... According to unidentified insider sources, EALA has recently pitched the idea of bringing the Crysis engine in-house to develop what is said to be a new FPS in the C&C universe. While it is only speculation at this point, the chances are extremely high according to the source, but whether this will be a sequel to the failed C&C Renegade, or an all-new IP was not disclosed. Here's to hoping!

Take Two Europe Signs 'The Red Star' (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 10:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Take Two has signed a co-publishing agreement with XS Games to bring former Acclaim shooter The Red Star to European territories. The Red Star takes place in a parallel fantasy universe in which a mythic empire based on the Soviet Union sets the landscape for an epic battle of militarized sorcery and monolithic technology.

Monday March 5, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 10:19 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:

NCSoft Launches Free 'Auto Assault' Expansion

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft launched the fourth free content expansion for Auto Assault which includes the installation of an auction house, the introduction of new vehicle chassis and a new tournament schedule as well as several quality of life system improvements.

'Anno 1701' (NDS) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Anno 1701, developed by Keen Games, is based on creating, building and developing civilisation between the 17th and 18th century with a cast of likeable characters telling a compelling story about their adventures in the new world.