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'The Guild 2' - German v1.15 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2006 @ 8:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Guild 2 will be a combination of unique sweeping role-play and a fascinating life-simulation, conjuring the medieval life anew on your PC. This v1.15 patch fixes various multiplayer issues, bugs, but also adds a new map.

Turbine Releases Free 'D&D Online: Stormreach Under Siege' Module

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2006 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turbine calls players to return to the familiar grounds of Stormreach Harbor to save the city as it released the 4th, free, content module for D&D Online: Stormreach, featuring five compelling new dungeons that unveil new threats to the city from dark forces including the Cult of Madness, the Dwarves of Ironroot and a tribe of troglodytes.

'Sins of a Solar Empire' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 4:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga.

'Paraworld' - Mod Tools Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 1:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paraworld combines a setting never seen before with personalized unit management, bringing new life to the real-time strategy genre. Modern elements blend with primeval conditions in a long forgotten, incredibly beautiful prehistoric world. A promised, SEK has released the SDK allowing you to create your own content.

'LotR: The Battle for Middle-earth II' - v1.01 Mod Tools Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 1:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA has released mod tools for The Battle for Middle-Earth 2 allowing the community to create and mod their own content. This updated SDK brings it in line with the latest update patch and includes 3DS Max 7 Autodesk plugin, a W3D Viewer, an Asset Cache Builder, as well as documentation and tutorials to get you started (thanks 3DGamers).

Various Game Trailers #892

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 6:05 a.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 :

  • Alarm fur Cobra 11: Nitro - Trailer
  • Need for Speed Carbon [ALL] - Trailer #7
  • Marvel Ultimate Alliance [ALL] - Villains Trailer


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

SEGA Denies PS3's MegaDrive/Genesis Backwards Compatibility

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A few days ago Sony's Ken Kutaragi's TGS 06 keynote speech revealed that the PS3 would be backwards compatible with 16 bit games on the MegaDrive/Genesis, much like the Nintendo Wii. Oddly enough SEGA Japan has issued a short statement clarifying that such claims are not correct at this point, that the option is merely being considered, and is currently "under examination." Did somebody speak too soon?

Microsoft's TGS 2006 Lineup - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Check out the following new screens from Microsoft's TGS 2006 lineup:

'Counter-Strike' Gets Dynamic Weapon Pricing

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2006 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Already hinted at a few weeks ago Valve revealed today that it is implementing a dynamic weapon pricing system in Counter-Strike. Prices have stayed the same since its release back in the late 90s and so Valve came up with the idea to gather info on what weapons were bought most, as more people purchase a certain weapon, the price will rise and other weapons will become less expensive.

Various Game Trailers #891

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 5:17 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 :

  • Pacific Storm - Naval Strike Trailer
  • Tony Hawk’s Project 8 [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #4
  • Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam [Wii] - Trailer (2)


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

'Railfan' (PS3) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The creators of the Train Simulator and Let's Go By Train! railroad simulators tag together once again to present Railfan, dedicated to all railroad enthusiasts everywhere. Using the new Blu-ray disk technology to its fullest, the increased data capacity allows the game to cover trains from not only Japan, but those running in Chicago, USA as well.

Get Your Ring Name in 'Virtua Fighter 5' (PS3)

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ever want to see your Ring Name in Virtua Fighter? Now is your chance. SEGA is searching for new and unique fighting ring names and messages to appear in the upcoming Virtua Fighter 5 videogame coming to the PS3. All you have to do is go here, your favorite fighter, enter a unique ring name and add your personal message. Select entries will then be chosen to appear in the upcoming game scheduled for release in Spring 2007.

'NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 ' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 offers players an unrivalled hockey management experience, with a brand new game engine to bring the player even closer to the action during each nail-biting game. This demo includes all content but only allows you to play for 6 months in-game, after which you can purchase a key to unlock the full game.

'Star Trek: Tactical Assault' (NDS/PSP) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Trek: Tactical Assault features real-time spaceship combat from the universe of the original Star Trek series. With a wide array of authentic Star Trek races, ships, and weaponry, you can engage in single-player battle through either the Federation or Klingon campaigns or in head-to-head wireless multiplayer combat.

Dolby Laboratories Announces PS3 and Wii Support

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dolby Laboratories announced today that the Sony's PS3 will support Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound for next-generation entertainment, including games and movie titles in the Blu-ray Disc format, while Nintendo's Wii use Dolby Pro Logic II technology to offer gamers an immersive surround sound experience.

'Reservoir Dogs' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 10 Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 1:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The game gives you the opportunity to play through the events of the film - leading up to and following the break down of the heist - from the perspective of each character, and find out what happened at the diamond store.

'Battlefield 2142' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA and DICE are pleased to announce that Battlefield 2142 has gone gold. Meaning that after months of internal testing and balancing, the game has been handed over to the quality assurance team for final testing. Congratulations to everyone involved, and a big thank you to everyone involved in the Beta testing.

Friday, September 22, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 1:20 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:

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After two years of development Climax's Warhammer Online was cancelled after which Games Workshop granted its license to Mythic Entertainment. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMO game for PC and console set in the fantasy world of Warhammer.

'Titan Quest' - v1.20 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 12:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Titan Quest is an action RPG set in the ancient mythical worlds of Greece and Egypt. This v1.20 patch addresses various crash bugs, multiplayer issues, a slew of balance tweaks and other adjustments. Read more for a detailed fix list.