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'Dominions 3: The Awakening' - v3.04 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2006 @ 4:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dominions 3: The Awakening is a turn-based strategy game set in a world of epic struggle between men, monsters, and gods. This v3.04 patch corrects a number of issues and adds several new items, such as a new nation, new map, memory overwrite bug fixed, typos fixed, modding manual updated, and more ...

'DANCE! Online' - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2006 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

DANCE! Online is Acclaim's FREE multiplayer game where you can groove to the beat of the hottest music and dance like a star on your PC.

'Test Drive Unlimited' (PSP/PS2) Developer Diary #1

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2006 @ 2:46 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. Head of development at Melbourne House Kevin 'Zaph' Burfitt tells us about the PS2 vs. X360 differences...

'Hot PXL' (PSP) Developer Diary #1

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2006 @ 2:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle. Jonathan "DJON" Choquel tells us how he started production on his first game...

'For Liberty!' - Updated Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2006 @ 2:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

For Liberty! is a turn based computer strategy game for the PC, covering two wars of independence - the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the Rakoczi War of Independence in Europe 1703-1711. This updated demo features the same hypothetical southern campaign from April - Oct. 1780, but adds a minimap, more varied battle terrain, and other general improvements & fixes.

'Depths of Peril' Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 10:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Soldak Entertainment announced Depths of Peril, a single player action RPG with strong strategy elements. You play as a faction leader protecting the barbarian city, Jorvik, by destroying threatening monsters and completing quests. At the same time, you compete with rival factions to see who will rule the city. Barbarians choose their leaders by fighting to the death!

'Heroes of Annihilated Empires' - v1.1 Euro Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 4:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Heroes of Annihilated Empires offers an extraordinary blend of RTS and RPG gameplay, challenging gamers to create a powerful leader and a dominant military force through battle, diplomacy and treachery in a rich fantasy world. This new patch fixes critical errors, adds 2 new skirmish maps, and game balance tweaks.

Various Game Trailers #953

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 4:30 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 :

  • Aion - G-Star Trailer
  • Stoked Rider: Alaska Alien - Dev. Diary Trailer #2
  • Diabolik: Original Sin - Trailer
  • IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 - Trailer #4
  • Battlestations: Midway [X360/PC] - Flythrough Trailer


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

Ritual Appoints New Studio Director

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 4:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After recent departures of its CEO Steve Nix (now at id Software), VP Tom Mustaine, Q&A manager Mike Russell and level designer John Schuch, Ritual announced that it has appointed long-time employee Ken Harward as its new Studio Director. Ritual PR declined to comment further on current projects such as Sin Episodes #2.

X360 User Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against Microsoft

by Judy on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 2:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Xbox Live user REDRUM6622 claimed on the official Xbox forums that he has filed a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft because of the problems he and other users have experienced after performing the Fall System Update. He is demanding a jury trial, citing breach of contract, violation of consumer protection act (RCW 19.86), and negligence.

'Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Judy on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 2:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Destineer's announced Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is a side-scrolling action/adventure game that puts players in the role of Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist on a quest to defeat the evil Homunculi and acquire the fabled Philosopher's Stone.

Over 10 Million X360s Will be Shipped by Year's End

by Judy on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 2:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft today announced that it expects to ship more than 10 million Xbox 360 units to retailers by the end of the current calendar year. That number refers to units "sold into retail," which refers to units in transit, units sitting in store inventories and machines sold to consumers.

'A.I.M. Racing' Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 12:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

While SkyRiver Studios has previously released 2 scifi first-person action/RPG titles (A.I.M. & A.I.M. 2) based on the same universe, its latest title puts you in the drivers seat, F-Zero style.

'EverQuest II: Echoes of Faydwer' - Free Trial Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 12:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SOE has launched a new free trial for EverQuest II: Echoes of Faydwer, allowing you to play the new playable Fae race for a seven-day live trial, no credit card or subscription required, just download and play.

'Yakuza' (PS2) Coming to the Silver Screen

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While SEGA's Yakuza featured various Hollywood celebrities doing voiceovers, it seems a full blown movie feature is also in the works. According to sources the Yakuza movie is filmed in South Korea by Artport and CJ Entertainment, directed by Takashi Miike. Currently scheduled for release in Japan March 2007, it will debut in North America somewhere during the summer, and be 1hr50min long.

'Flipper Critters' (NDS) Gets Further Delayed - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Zen Studios' Flipper Critters is a fully 3 dimensional, original new gameplay experience based on classic pinball. Unlike most games, which take place on small, closed tables, Flipper Critters pinball takes place on a much bigger scale. Originally scheduled for July, then delayed until Sept. 2006, Conspiracy now moved it back until Feb. 2007.

JoWood Launches New Line of Budget Titles

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

JoWooD launches a new casual line, G-Stars, stands for quality at affordable prices, easy handling and instant feelings of achievements during gaming, combined with moderate system requirements. "G-Stars" will release about 9 to 12 games each year with a strong focus on PC, PS2 and NDS in a unique distribution network.

'Runaway 2' - 4 Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pendulo Studios is working on a follow-up to last year's hit title Runaway: A Road Adventure, an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style.

'Left Behind: Eternal Forces' Gets Expansion

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 6:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Not only has Left Behind Games announced a Left Behind: Eternal Forces sequel, it's also getting an add-on. The expansion will pick up the storyline where Eternal Forces left off. The Tribulation Force has been successful in recruiting neutrals and the antichrist, Nicolae Carpathia, is out to take over the world with greater vengeance.

'Tortuga: Two Treasures' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 5:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tortuga: Two Treasures will have players setting sail as pirate captains in search of action, adventure and of course, treasure. You play Thomas ‘Hawk’ Blythe and after you get betrayed and captured, a dramatic battle for power, romance, treasure and truth commences aboard the Jolly Roger.