by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PDC World Championship Darts provides an authentic ‘as seen on TV’ adaptation of the UK’s best loved home-grown sport, offering darts fans an authentic, star-studded, challenging darts experience that can be played at home. Oxygen signed an additional five champions to be featured in the game...
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A mysterious floating island has suddenly appeared over peaceful Yoshi’s Island. Soon after its arrival, a gaggle of kids vanishes from the island school. Thankfully, Baby Mario, Baby Peach and Baby Donkey Kong manage to avoid being kidnapped.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Rainbow Six Vegas playable demo for the X360 will be available on cover cd of the OXM December issue, and will be available on Xbox Live in November. The single player demo features part of the Dante's Casino level where you will Observe, Plan and Assault (O.P.A.) your way through the Gothic-themed casino that is under construction and believed to be a hideout for the terrorist leaders.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ANACONDA is announcing Undercover: Dual Motives, where players take control of physicist and reluctant spy Dr. John Russell in his early days, investigating at a British research facility, and hunt for a Nazi nuclear bomb
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nearly half a million players got their first taste of Guild Wars Nightfall in last weekend's World Preview Event. Averaging 8.5 hours each over the course of the weekend, players amassed more than 4 million hours of game play, shattering the previous attendance record of 3 million hours set during the Guild Wars Factions preview event earlier this year.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today that a federal court in California recently ordered a group of defendants, representing console mod chip seller Divineo, to pay over $9 million in damages for violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 7:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The only Final Fantasy never localized will finally reach North American shores! Using the features of the NDS to their fullest, Final Fantasy III features graphics that have been reworked and remodeled in 3D, while maintaining the mythical Final Fantasy look and feel.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters has released the first patch for its miniature racing game Micro Machines v4 bringing your retail game to v1.01 and fixing a crash to desktop, and some graphical issues.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v3.0 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth (
thanks 3DGamers).
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nvidia shares skyrocketed more than 8 percent Wednesday on rumors that Intel might be out to purchase the graphics chipmaker. Investors are speculating an official statement might follow shortly, while others say the deal would be too expensive, and not be as interesting as the recent ATi/AMD merger, as Intel has its own gfx chips.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 5:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heatseeker will strap you into the pilot’s seat and deliver an exhilarating white-knuckle ride that’ll have you clutching the joypad as you engage in face-melting 6G turns and fight against a seemingly-impossible amount of airborne enemies.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Silverfall is a fantasy-style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline, featuring large free-roaming environments, 4 customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single- and multiplayer (co-op and PvP), ragdoll effects, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 4:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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:
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Army of Two will throw gamers into hot spots ripped from current day headlines where they will utilize unique TWO man strategies and tactics while seamlessly transitioning between playing with intelligent Partner AI (PAI) and a live player.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard revealed that the WoW: The Burning Crusade Collector's Edition package will come in a special box that contains many exclusive extras to enhance your adventure into Outland, such as behind-the-scenes DVD, exclusive in-game pet: Netherwhelp, map of Outland mouse pad, soundtrack, hardcover art book, 2 WoW trading card game starter packs, plus exclusive cards, and of course the game itself.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take full control of your vehicles in this exciting arcade-style racing game with a new level of driving immersion and control, thanks to the intuitive Wii-mote.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 4:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dominions 3: The Awakening is a turn-based strategy game set in a world of epic struggle between men, monsters, and gods. This demo features a tutorial, a single and multiplayer map, as well as a random map feature.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Untold Legends Dark Kingdom will set the standard for next-gen action-RPGs by delivering an immersive fantasy experience through its breath-taking graphics, dramatic storyline, and action-packed battles filled with heart-pounding combat, magical spells and brilliant SFX.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 12:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 07 delivers authenticity with licenses for all the world’s top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division, and 26 others from over 20 nations. This year, you have the power to shape your club’s destiny in the Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents.