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'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey' (Xbox/PC) Gets Two Soundtracks

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Funcom is proud to announce the release of two dedicated soundtrack CDs for Dreamfall: The Longest Journey. Having a constant focus on high production values and excellent in-game music, Funcom is once again going to great lengths to deliver original and unique soundscapes in one of their games.

Wednesday April 5, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 9:56 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:

  • Emergency 3 (PC)


  • We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details...

'Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII' - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

From Western Europe to the Pacific, players test their air-combat skills as they experience the most famous battles of World War II in up to 40 WWII aircraft. Ubisoft has released the first patch bringing your retail game to v1.01 and addressing a few missions related issues, some multiplayer problems, text menu and connection timeouts.

Apple Supports Windows XP On Its New Intel Based PCs

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

On Wednesday Apple unveiled new software that allows Intel-based Macs to run Microsoft's Windows XP software. The computer maker said its new "Boot Camp" software is available as a download beginning Wednesday. It allows users with a Windows XP installation disc to install Microsoft's OS on an Intel-based Mac computer.

'Half-Life 2: Episode One' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 6:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You reprise his role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.

'Dead'n Furious' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Virgin PLAY announced today that it has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with the Dream On studio, for its upcoming NDS exclusive FPS Dead'n Furious.

'Astronoid' - Trial/Demo Client Available NOW

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Astronoid is a fast and intense galactic shoot & race multiplayer online game. The objective is simple: pass a series of portals in succession and frag opponents that get in your way. This free client allows you to try out a few tracks and vehicles after which you can unlock all content by purchasing a license key.

'Major League Baseball 2K6' (ALL) Gets Massive Ads

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Massive Incorporated, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), MLB Advanced Media and 2K Sports today announced a worldwide agreement to deliver dynamic advertising into Major League Baseball 2K6.

Lucent Technologies Sues Microsoft For Patent Infringement

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In something that looks eerily familiar to Sony's legal woes with Immersion, The Register is reporting that Lucent is going to court with Microsoft for alleged unauthorized usage of its MPEG2 decoder in the Xbox 360. Back in 2003 Lucent had already tried to sue Microsoft for the same reason, but was unsuccessful due to a technicality (typo in the patent's wording), which has since been adjusted. The complaint was filed with the US District Court in San Diego on March 28.

'World in Conflict' Announced - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers intense action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – an apocalyptic showdown between the Soviet Union and the United States, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.

'Paradise' World Update #1 - Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2006 @ 4:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradise is an adventure game which immerses the player in the heart of Africa, at once eternal and terribly contemporary. The first in a series of updates, Benoit Sokal tells us more about the world of 'Madargane.'

Most Wanted Entertainment Developing 'Joint Task Force'

by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 11:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As we alluded to yesterday, Mithis Entertainment no longer exists, and instead Most Wanted Entertainment, now an internal development studio over at HD Interactive, has taken over development of Joint Task Force, with former Mithis project manager Zsolt Tatrai as managing director.

Cinemaware Marquee Brings 'Darwinia' To Retail

by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 11:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cinemaware Marquee today announced that it will soon be bringing Introversion Software’s Darwinia to North American retail shelves. With a unique visual style and absorbing gameplay mechanics, Darwinia’s simple premise reveals a gateway to an all-consuming gaming experience.

Ubisoft Europe Signs 'Final Fantasy XI' (PS2/X360/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced today that it will publish Final Fantasy XI for X360 and the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion pack for PS2/PC in Europe. While the expansion pack is only for the PS2 and PC, the Final Fantasy XI X360 version will include the original and all 3 expansions. Treasures of Aht Urhgan introduces new maps, monsters, and several new classes such as the much-anticipated Blue Mage.

Various Game Trailers #750

by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 4:12 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:

  • World in Conflict - Trailer
  • Legions - GDC 2006 Trailer
  • Gothic 3 - Minecrawler Animation


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

'Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg adds tons of new features including many player submitted suggestions. This demo features 2 campaigns but purchasing of new units, the save game function, and multiplayer support are disabled.

Sony Online Signs 'Comic Book Creator'

by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Online Entertainment and Planetwide Games announced today that a web version of Planetwide's Comic Book Creator is under development for subscribers of SOE's Station Players service.

'Dungeon Siege II: Broken World' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dungeon Siege II: Broken World picks up right where Dungeon Siege II left off with an all-new campaign mode, a new playable race, more items to discover and a brand new multi-class character development system. Dungeon Siege II: Broken World will require the full version of Dungeon Siege II.

Tuesday April 4, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 12:42 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:

'Refuse. Home, Sweep Home!' - Russian Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 4, 2006 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Refuse. Home, Sweep Home! is a 3D third-person tactical shooter about a confrontation between two groups of the toy soldiers with brand new types of weapon, where you fall into the small world of toys, and see all things by the "toy-eye." This Russian demo allows you to try one mission.