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'Dawn of Magic' - 62 New Screens

by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dawn of Magic, also known as Blood Magic, is an action/RPG where the weapon of choice is magic. In this game, the player controls an Unlikely Hero in an ambitious search through many hostile environments looking for Modo, the ethereal being bent on destroying the world.

Tuesday March 6, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 4:00 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:

'Death to Spies' - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Death to Spies was the name of a set of counterintelligence departments in the Soviet Army formed during WWII. Their mission was to secure the rear of the active Red Army by arresting traitors, deserters, spies and criminal elements. During the war these agents became the main force combating the German intelligence service.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' Officially Gone GOLD!

by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you are to oppose intelligent enemies, a diversity of weapons, possibility to control machinery, detailed and interactive game world, in a team based story-driven single player game, and multiplayer with numerous modes. Already revealed last week at THQ's Gamers Day, but it's now official ...

Mars-Based 'Second Life' Clone Announced

by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Avatar Reality announced their plans to develop a new online massively multiplayer virtual world (MMVW) featuring stunning graphics, realistic characters and endless social bonding opportunities. Set in Terraformed Mars, Avatar Reality’s MMVW will allow players to live their fantasy lives by creating personalized characters, or avatars.

'The Guild 2: Pirates of the European Seas' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 2:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Guild 2: Pirates of the European Seas is the official add-on of the beloved medieval experience. It provides a total new area – the seas of Northern Europe, where trading might be as promising as roaming the dangerous waters as a pirate...

'Def Jam: Icon' (PS3/X360) - 80 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 12:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Def Jam: Icon infuses hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming.

Various Game Trailers #1023

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 11:55 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:

  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow Of Chernobyl - Trailer #24
  • Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Trailer (2)
  • Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 [ALL] - Launch Trailer
  • Armored Core 4 [PS3/X360] - Trailer #9
  • Runaway 2: The Dream of the Turtle - Trailer #7


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

'Guild Wars' Expansion and Sequel Revealed

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 10:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NCSoft is preparing to announce a fourth and final expansion to its MMORPG Guild Wars, Eye of the North, adding mostly content for high-level players, such as new multi-level dungeons, new armor sets, new skills and additional Heroes. On top of that, NCsoft is also starting to work on a full-fledged sequel, with an updated gfx engine, set 100 years after the original. Scheduled for launch in 2009-10, with a beta starting in 2008, Guild Wars 2 will add zone-wide events like DAoC, a refined control system and plenty more ...

'Runaway 2: the Dream of the Turtle' - German v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 9:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Runaway: the Dream of the Turtle is an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style. This v1.1 patch is for the German edition of the game only, and fixes a DirectX bug and the "Globe" problem.

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.