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'WarCraft 3: RoC' & 'TFT' - v1.20e Update Patches Available NOW
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 10:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Blizzard has released new update patches for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos as well as The Frozen Throne. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.20e and fixes a multiplayer exploit and tweaks the (2)TerenasStand map. Read more for download links ...
Various Game Trailers #814
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 10:26 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:
- Need For Speed Carbon - Trailer
- Glory of the Roman Empire - Trailer #2
- Dark Messiah of Might & Magic - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
Radical Entertainment Co-founder Calls It Quits
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 6:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
According to the Montreal Gazette, Radical president Ian Wilkinson announced today he is calling it quits and resigned, replaced by chief operating officer Kelly Zmak. No details were given as to why Ian so suddenly left the company he founded 15 years ago. A little over a year Vivendi purchased the Canadian developer, currently working on Scarface: The World Is Yours and was previously known for Crash Tag Team Racing, the Incredible Hulk, and The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
'Micro Machines v4' - Demo Available NOW
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Codemasters has released a demo for its miniature racing game Micro Machines v4, giving you the opportunity to race against 3 additional people on three tracks (kitchen, a chicken coop, and on top of several unidentified rooftops), as well as a quick battle singleplayer mode against AI.
'Tony Hawk's Project 8' (PSP/PS2/Xbox/PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 4:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Tony Hawk’s Project 8 immerses players in the definitive skateboarding experience using ultra-realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate the feeling of skating with every trick and bail.
'Day of Defeat Source' Summer Update Details
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 4:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Valve announced a Day of Defeat: Source Summer 2006 update featuring a free map pack, a new gameplay style, Detonation, two brand new missions (Jagd, Colmar). On top of that, it will also add new gameplay enhancements such as spawn clip adjustments, improved hit location detection, and weapon balancing. The DoD: Source Summer 2006 update is scheduled for release on June 28.
'TOCA Race Driver 3' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motor sports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation.
'Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45' Gets Steamy Patch
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Tripwire Interactive is pleased to announce that the next patch for Red Orchestra is now available through Steam, adding new weapons, file reductions to speed up loadtime, numerous map changes, and the usual game tweaks, item balancing, crash and bug fixes. Read more for details ...
'Armed Assault' - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Operation Flashpoint creators Bohemia Interactive Studio will reacquaint gamers with the ultimate in realistic, combat gaming. Armed Assault features a new engine with a fresh modern setting. Freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation.
Microsoft and Nintendo to Headline Penny Arcade Expo
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 2:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Penny Arcade announced that exhibit space is now sold out for its upcoming PAX gaming fest. PAX '06 attendees can expect to get hands on with yet-to-be-released games and products from Microsoft, Nintendo, Nvidia, ArenaNet, America's Army, Turbine, NCSoft, Ubisoft, Mythic, Sabertooth Games, Foundation 9, Rockstar, Flying Lab, Creative Labs, The Behemoth, Garage Games and Red Octane among others.
'Championship Manager 2006' - International Management Patch #2 Available NOW
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
The all-new Championship Manager 2006 offers a wide range of innovative new features and is the most realistic version to date, offering the player a true taste of football management. This patch #2 adds new features, various game tweaks, updates the GUI, match engine, fixes various bugs and crashes, and plenty more ..
'NFL Head Coach' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
NFL Head Coach is a 3D strategy sports game that challenges gamers to build and manage every aspect of a football team from the ground up, and work with all coaches in the NFL Coaches Club. EA has released the first patch for the retail/boxed version of the game, addressing some multiplayer issues.
'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter' (X360) DLC #2 - Screens
by Judy on June 22, 2006 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Ubisoft today announced that its downloadable content Chapter 2 for Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter for X360 is now available for download via Xbox Live Marketplace. This content package will allow players to continue the co-op campaign through Nicaragua with four all-new missions and adds more playable multiplayer maps.
Thursday June 22, 2006 Shipping Announcements
by Judy on June 22, 2006 @ 10:26 a.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 Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch (PSP)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (PSP/NDS/GBA)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
'Chromehounds' (X360) - 11 New Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Chromehounds is a squad-based action title that puts gamers in control of giant mechanized military weapons of war. With a strong focus on cooperative and competitive online gameplay, the game is sure to satisfy players looking for a deep, involving Xbox Live experience.
'NHL 07' (ALL) Cover Athlete Signed - Screens
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Washington Capitals rookie phenom Alexander Ovechkin has signed with Electronic Arts to be the cover athlete and spokesman for its EA SPORTS branded NHL 07 game.
'Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar' Officially Announced
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Stardock Entertainment today announced the first expansion to its award-winning strategy game, Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, as well as a new worldwide-publishing division operating under the Stardock Entertainment brand.
'Interview With Made Man' (PS2/PC) Now Known As 'Made Man' - 32 New Screens
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Mastertronic announced today it has signed Silverback Studios' action game Made Man. Prepare to get 'made' in the most compelling and thrilling mafia experience you've ever seen. Work up the ranks of The Mob, from opportunist G.I. fighting in Vietnam, to 'wise guy' on the make, doing deeds and winning favor from the Don in New York City.
Konami Acquires Blue Label Interactive
by Rainier on June 22, 2006 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Konami today announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Label Interactive, and plans to enter additional mobile entertainment ventures beyond gaming.