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Monday April 24, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 10:37 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:

'Gangs of London' (PSP) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony London's PSP-exclusive Gangs of London is an all-new spin-off title takes the setting and criminal themes of the legendary Getaway franchise but offers gamers a whole new handheld gang warfare experience.

'Mobile Ops: The One Year War' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed earlier this month, Namco Bandai today announced Mobile Ops:The One Year War, a next-gen mechanized shooter exclusively for the Xbox 360 featuring beautifully detailed graphics, a wide array of giant mobile suits, and intense multi-player combat to deliver an exhilarating experience in mechanized warfare.

'Shadowgrounds' To Be Available Through Steam

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Meridian4 today announced an online distribution deal for its upcoming action game Shadowgrounds via Steam, Valve’s online platform for digital content distribution and management.

Mindscape Signs 'The Ship' - Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mindscape today announced it signed The Ship, a first person maritime gaming experience set aboard a fleet of 1930s steam liners. The Ship originally began life as a Half Life Mod and is now being crafted as a full single and multiplayer game in its own right by Edinburgh-based Outerlight.

'El Matador' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

El Matador is a third person action game with stealth elements set in the environment of the Central and South America. It takes proven features of the genre and enhances them with the latest technology, to provide the player with an opportunity to experience the excitement of espionage first hand.

Square Enix's E3 2006 Lineup

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 8:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Square Enix announced today its lineup of 10 titles for all platforms at this year’s E3 to be held May 10-12 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in South Hall, Booth #746. Square Enix will hold a preview event and reveal special product announcements during its press briefing on Monday, May 8.

'Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich' Announced

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 8:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CDV today announced the upcoming release of Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich for the PC. Fall of the Reich, the first stand-alone expansion for the recently released Blitzkrieg 2 historical RTS, is scheduled to ship to North American retailers in late September 2006.

'WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IDDK and G5 Software announce a new tank simulation to be set during the Second World War. WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger tells the story of the great triumph of the Soviet Army during the summer campaign of 1944.

'Barrow Hill' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Barrow Hill is a horror/thriller adventure game; told from the point of view of the player using a first person perspective. Set in mysterious Cornwall, the players will unravel many mysteries, after being stranded on the lonely road to the 'barrow'. This demo features part of the game and lets you explore The Owl Barn.

'Ratchet & Clank: Next' (PSP) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After Daxter made an appearance on the PSP, it seems the Ratchet & Clank franchise makes its way to the handheld as an all-new action platformer. This exciting adventure comes equipped with an enormous variety of inventive weapons and gadgets that are still not fit for this world!

'Super Dragon Ball Z' (PS2) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Already revealed last year, Atari announced Bandai’s brand new Dragon Ball title, Super DBZ, set for release on PS2 throughout Europe in June 2006. Super DBZ is a new, highly intense DBZ fighting experience unlike any previous DBZ game, featuring an all new arcade-style fighting system.

'God of War II' (PS2) - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

God of War II is a groundbreaking, PS2 exclusive combat action-adventure videogame based on Greek mythology, where you will get reacquainted with the vicious ex-Spartan warrior Kratos and embark on the continuing epic odyssey. If you haven't yet, also check out yesterday's screens...

'Faces of War' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In each mission of Faces of War, players will be leading a squad of 6 soldiers in a full 3D environment. Through the decisive European battles of World War II, they will be in command of Allied, Soviet and German troops. With innovative new in-game features, two battles will never be fought the same way.

'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter' Demo Coming This Week

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At a GRAW fan event last week, Ubisoft confirmed a demo is scheduled to be released this week, speculations are on the 27/28th. Whether this will be a singleplayer demo only, or also include coop/mp was not revealed. In GRAW you command the Ghosts and Special Forces equipped with the IWS in the quest to save the president of the United States, recover stolen nuclear codes and eliminate a vicious band of renegade soldiers hell-bent on unleashing catastrophe.

'Urban Chaos: Riot Response' (PS2/Xbox) - 50 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Urban Chaos: Riot Response, previously known as Zero Tolerance, is a high velocity, first person shooter where the player confronts real terror in an American city.

'Maximum-Football' - v1.139 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Maximum-Football allows the players to select and change nearly every option of play, play or coach your team to victory in a fully customizable league system, draft free agents, and create the ultimate football team. This v1.139 patch adds a quick simulation option for a single game or an entire week, an accelerated clock, more adjustable data constants, additional camera viewpoints and some play design logic and localization improvements.

'Tekken: Dark Resurrection' (PSP) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 23, 2006 @ 3:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tekken: Dark Resurrection takes all the top elements from the latest arcade version and introduces a host of new, PSP-exclusive features to deliver great mobile gaming.

'The Battle for Middle-earth II' v1.03 Patch Coming Tuesday April 25

by Rainier on April 23, 2006 @ 2:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Battle for Middle-earth 2 v1.03 patch is scheduled on April 25, and will include numerous technical fixes, increased de-sync fixes, extensive balance changes, and the addition of five brand new multiplayer maps - all new locations to BFME 2, and one of which is the return of a popular BFME 1 multiplayer map, Fords of Isen. Read more for balance details ...

'God of War II' (PS2) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on April 23, 2006 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

God of War II is a groundbreaking, PS2 exclusive combat action-adventure videogame based on Greek mythology, where you will get reacquainted with the vicious ex-Spartan warrior Kratos and embark on the continuing epic odyssey.