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'NHL 08' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL 08 will feature an exclusive AHL license for the first time, with all 29 teams from the primary development league for the NHL fully playable in game.

Take-Two's Q3 Financial Result Reveals Delays

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier today, Take Two released its Q3 2007 financial results, and while net revenue was down ($206.4M, compared to $241.2M last year), mainly due to last year's GTA title, net loss was also down ($58.5M, compared to last year's $91.4M). The subsequent conference call revealed delays for L.A. Noire and Beaterator to Q1 2008 (not before November 2008). While Bioshock sold 1.5 million copies so far, All-Pro Football 2K8 disappointed.

'Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles' (Wii) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

RE: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new RE experience, revealing the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation.

'Link's Crossbow Training' (Wii) Bundled With Wii Zapper

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As revealed earlier today, Nintendo confirmed that the Wii Zapper will come packed with Link's Crossbow Training to demonstration how it could be used in other games. The Wii Zapper casing houses both the motion-sensitive Wiimote and Nunchuk controllers in a single unit for precision targeting.

'Sonic Rivals 2' (PSP) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA announced that Sonic Rivals 2 is in development for the PSP, getting a revamped jostling system, new battle mode, and updated rivalry.

Take-Two Forms Casual Games Label 2K Play

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take-Two announced the formation of casual gaming label 2K Play, and signs an expansive licensing agreement with Nickelodeon, including top-rated properties Nick Jr. preschool television hits, Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!

'Tony Hawk's Proving Ground' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time you will have the freedom to define your own character, story and style based on the choices you make, the paths you choose and the style of skating you use on the proving grounds from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington, D.C.

'Stranglehold' PC Demo Coming ... Someday

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A spiritual sequel to John Woo's action movie Hard Boiled, Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and massive destructibility. Last week, it was revealed that a PS3 & PC demo were coming, and while the former was indeed released, the latter wasn't. The rumors that a bug-ridden demo might not get released turns out to be unfounded, as Midway PR confirmed that it still plans to release it, "hopefully in the next week or so."

'Sonic The Hedgehog 2' This Week's XBLA Title - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With his new Super Spin Dash and Tails the Fox at his side, Sonic is back and better than ever in Sonic The Hedgehog 2! Defy gravity in hair-raising loop-de-loops, bounce like a pinball and race like lightning. Play against friends at home or against others over Xbox Live in this classic game. Available for download Wed., Sept. 12, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this team-based online strategic shooter. As promised Activision & Splash Damage have released a multi/singleplayer demo, featuring the Valley map, as well as a standalone server file. ATi has released new WinXP/Vista drivers to improve the demo experience...