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'Broken Sword: The Angel of Death' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Broken Sword: The Angel of Death, gamers once again take the role of unwitting hero George Stobbart as he investigates dark secrets from a long-forgotten history.

Gamer's Gate Picks Up 'Capitalism 2' and 'Marine Park Empire'

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gamer’s Gate and Enlight are proud to announce the addition of two new titles to the digital platform. Capitalism 2 and Marine Park Empire are available now to customers on Gamer’s Gate and will offer gamers two, very different and exciting challenges.

'Viva Pinata' (X360) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Viva Piñata, a high-energy, mass-appeal entertainment property created by Rare Ltd. that brings a vibrant world of living piñata animals to video games, television and beyond. The Viva Piñata universe showcases an engaging cast of colorful, wild-roaming piñata animals that entertain and challenge imaginations.

'Kameo: Elements of Power' (X360) Power Pack On Xbox Live

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Announced a while ago, Kameo Power Pack has finally been released and is sure to put your abilities to the test. This downloadable content contains three great new co-op modes of play: Expert Mode, Rune Battle Mode, Time Attack Mode, and will set you back 400 points.

'World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is the exciting new expansion to Blizzard's massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It expands the game by tremendous bounds, adding new races, quest, lands, Battlegrounds, professions and items, raising the level cap to 70, and more.

'Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz' (Wii) Gets New Characters

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA announced two new characters for its Wii exclusive Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz. AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon, and Baby will be joined by new characters YanYan; a young, vivacious female monkey and Doctor; an older monkey with a past steeped in mystery due to his acute case of amnesia.

Nintendo Wii Launches in Japan on Dec 2

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

During its press conference in Japan, Nintendo announced that it will launch its new Wii game console on December 2 in Japan for 25,000 yen ($250). 16 titles will be available at launch, including The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Odoru! Made in Wario, Pokémon Battle Revolution, and Wii Sports will be sold separately.

'Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2' (PSP) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ancient China’s greatest warriors have rocked the foundations of heaven and earth for over 2,000 years. Now KOEI’s ‘Warriors Worth a Thousand’ return in Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 that eclipses the original with an exquisite array of features!

Nintendo Wii Launching November 19, for $250 ?

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 10:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

An article from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer referring to tomorrow's NY Times reveals Nintendo will announce that the Wii will be available Nov. 19 for $250 and will include Wii Sports titles (tennis, golf, baseball and bowling) bundled with the console. On top of that, it also reveals that there will be 25 to 30 Wii games available this year, including Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and they will be priced at $50. Wii will be able to browse the web, and classic downloadable games will cost $5-10.

Various Game Trailers #883

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 9:53 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:

  • Rainbow Six: Vegas - Trailer
  • Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri [PS2] - Jap Trailer
  • Tales of Phantasia [PSP] - Jap Trailer


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

'The Ship' Gets Steamy Update #2

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 9:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details on a new The Ship patch adding new multiplayer maps, a much needed tutorial, new voice overs, game tweaks, and various gameplay & bug fixes. Read more for details fixlist, or just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Meet 'The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy' (ALL) Characters #1 - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy videogame will set 15 of the popular television show's characters against each other in a fighting/adventure game.

'Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened' - Facts & Features

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened rises to the challenge of being entirely in 3D; while the creators have kept classic game mechanics, the game benefits from the freedom and the immersion brought by a superb animated and detailed real time 3D environment.

'NHL 2K7' (X360) Demo On Xbox Live Marketplace

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 5:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In addition to debuting this week on the Xbox 360 and Xbox, NHL 2K7 is now available as a playable Xbox 360 demo via Xbox Live Marketplace, allowing you to play an exhibition game.

'Bliss Island' (PSP) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 5:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bliss Island is a frantic, fun and fiendishly compulsive skill game created by indie-developer Pompom Software. Bliss Island first appeared as a web-based mini game ands is now headed for the PSP.

Wednesday, September 13, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 4:19 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:

'The Secrets of Atlantis: The Sacred Legacy' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Secrets Of Atlantis is a new point and click adventure situated in the 1930s. You are Howard Brooks, a young aeronautic engineer who awakes on the Hindenburg zeppelin, investigating a strange vessel, one which will take you to the four corners of the earth, interacting with over 30 NPCs, and solving nearly a dozen puzzles.

'Guitar Hero II' (PS2) Demo Coming ...

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | 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. The OPM November issue will have a GH II demo on its coverdisk, and while no games modes are revealed yet, it will have 4 songs : Shout at the Devil by Motley Crue, Strutter by Kiss, YYZ by Rush, and You Really Got Me by Van Halen.

'Stargate Worlds' - Artwork & Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover, and terrain.

Austin Game Conference Surpasses Attendance Expectations

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

More than 2,400 game industry professionals from 20 countries and representing over 520 companies converged upon the Austin Convention Center, for three days of high-caliber speakers, news-making exhibitors, and networking events.