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'Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach' - The Evil Resurgent Module Launched

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 2:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Turbine announced today the release of a 7th free content module for its MMO Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach. The Evil Resurgent update features six new handcrafted dungeon experiences for advanced players in the game

'Tales of Destiny 2' (PSP) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 1:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Tales of Destiny 2 is the sequel to Tales of Destiny, originally released on PS2 4 years ago. Set 18 years after the original, Tales of Destiny 2 introduces two new heroes, Kyle Dunamis and Reala. The game uses mostly 2D, except for map movement, battle sequences are real time using the new Trust & Tactical Linear Motion Battle System (TT-LMBS).

'Star Wars Empire at War: Forces of Corruption' - Map Editor Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 1:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

As an aspiring Underworld figure, spread corruption throughout the galaxy using new strategic gameplay elements to influence other factions, steal their funds, slow their production, spy on them and more. LucasArts has released a map editor, giving you the ability to create land and space skirmish maps.

'Thrones of Chaos' Being Sold Off Again ?

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 11:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Thrones of Chaos is an MMORPG set in turbulent medieval times focusing on PvP strife and territorial conquest. Originally scheduled for Feb 2005, renamed from Realms of Torment, Mourning, to Age of Mourning, halted, cancelled, resold, renamed, and according to this Loud Ant Software update, it is being acquired by yet another company. Seriously!

'Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War' (PS3/X360) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 10:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bladestorm will offer massive battles mixed with strategy, much like the DW titles, but one of the main differences is that the game will be situated in the Western medieval timeframe.

'Handball Manager 2007' - German Patch / Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Handball Manager 2007 is the only title in its genre fully licensed by the German handball federation, but also includes Austrian and Swiss teams, amongst other new features and improved graphics. Participate as national coach in European, or World Championships and even go to the Olympics.

'Boxing Manager' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In the Boxing Manager the player follows in the footsteps of legendary boxing promoters, as he walks the long and winding road to the top of the business. Starting out with a small stable and two unknown talents, he will be able to train and manage up to 30 fighters later in the game.

'Supreme Commander' Gets amBX Support

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gas Powered Games' 3D RTS Supreme Commander is set to become the first RTS game to receive the amBX ‘ambient experiences’ treatment, allowing the delivery amazing light, wind, explosion and rumble effects across the huge gameplay landscape and vast array of vehicles, vessels and aircraft.

'Simon the Sorcerer 4' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Signed by RTL Enterprises, German developer Silver Style, known for The Fall: Last Days of Gaia, keeps on trickling out screens for for its upcoming adventure game Simon the Sorcerer 4.

'Massive Assault Network 2' - Official Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 8:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MAN2 is an online strategy game featuring sci-fi conflicts on distant planets. Gamers are fighting against the world's most talented strategy players. The demo features one planet for unlimited free games and complete land+air unit set. Lifetime Membership unlocks the access to dozens of various planets and naval units.

Gearbox Software Confirmed as 'Alien' FPS Developer

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 8:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA announced the signing of developer Gearbox Software to create a first-person shooter title based on the Alien film franchise for the next-generation systems, with license from 20th Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising. The agreement complements the recent announcement of an Alien RPG title for the next-generation systems to be developed by Obsidian Entertainment.

'Legend of the Dragon' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 8:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Legend of the Dragon is a 3rd person action game with RPG components, featuring fantastic martial arts movements from the TV series. As in the series, players will find Twelve Signs of the Ancient Chinese Zodiac, each with its own temple, and each temple with its own guardian.

Friday December 15, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 5:49 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:

'Vanguard: Saga of Heroes' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 5:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is an MMORPG with a vast, seamless, immersive virtual world filled with elements of familiar High Fantasy, including traditional themes and more, all depicted using cutting-edge graphics technology. Sigil’s expertise and experience in the field will bring groundbreaking static and dynamic content to the genre.

'Medieval II: Total War' - v1.1 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA has released the first patch for Creative Assembly's 3D RTS Medieval II: Total War. This v1.1 update includes a new charge mechanic, 2 new charges, unit balancing/tweaks, AI optimizations, unpacker for the modders, and the usual slew of bug/crash fixes.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (X360/PC) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 3:55 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.

Warner Brothers Buys 10% of SCi

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. will make an investment in SCi (owners of Eidos), representing 10.3 percent of the company, and allowing Eidos to make games based on various properties such as Batman, Looney Tunes, The OC, Legion of Super Heroes etc.

'Gears of War' (X360) Sells More Than 2 Million Units

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Last month Microsoft issued a statement saying that it expected to sell one million Gears of War units by year's end, but it seems they have underestimated the title's popularity. In its 6 weeks since launch Epic's gritty action game has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide (1 million in the US alone), becoming the fastest- selling next-generation game of 2006.

The 'Guitar Hero' (PS2) Only 1 Music Contest Gets You Recording Studio Time

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 2:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cardiff-based music specialist Only 1 Music is holding a unique Guitar Hero competition in its flagship retail stores in Cardiff, with the very best player winning a week’s studio time in Only 1 Music’s state-of-the-art recording studio, complete with engineer – a prize worth £1500.

'Test Drive Unlimited' (PSP/PS2/PC) - 29 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2006 @ 2:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.