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'Call of Duty' and 'CoD: United Offensive' - Update Patches Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 7:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Activision has released new patches for its WW2 based FPS Call of Duty and the 'United Offensive' expansion pack. The Call of Duty patch brings your retail game to v1.5b while the United Offensive will become v1.51b, both patches resolve an exploit that can be used to crash servers. This is a server side only patch. If you do not plan on hosting a server there is no need to download and install it. Read more for download links ...

'NBA Live 2005' - v1.1 Update Patch Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 5:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EA has released the first patch for EA Sports' NBA LIVE 2005. This update brings your retail game to v1.1, and fixes various gameplay issues, and most importantly, improved art for all shoes in the game. There is a patch for the US and UK versions available. Read more for details and download links.

'Worldwide Soccer Manager' - v5.0.2 Update Patch Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 5:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA of America has released the first patch for Sports Interactive's 'Worldwide Soccer Manager. This update brings your retail game to v5.0.2, fixes lots of bugs, tunes the game more realistic like the player position bug, and makes it compatible with the European Football Manager 2005 edition of the game. The patch is save game compatible, but to get the full out of it, start a new game. Read more for download links ...

'CSI: Miami' - v1.01 Update Patch Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 4:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft has released a small patch for its latest CSI crime-solving title, CSI: Miami. This update brings your retail game to v1.01 and addresses the Assembly Table crash and the Evidence Processor on Pano screens lockup. Be advised, save games will no longer work for cases in progress. Read more for details and download links ...

'WarCraft III' - Special Bonus Map Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 4:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Azeroth Grand Prix." Unlike previously released maps, this one actually turns Warcraft III into a kart racing game. Map info: "Legends speak of a hidden race track north of the border where representatives from the far reaches of the land gather to test their skills and racing prowess. This event is known to break even the mightiest of combatants with its no-rules-barred arena." This is a huge map and the suggested no. of players is 4 to 8. It is based on the "Lordaeron Winter" tileset. Go download it here!

'Enigma: Rising Tide' - US Gold Patch Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Tesseraction Games has released a new patch for its naval combat sim Enigma: Rising Tide to bring the US edition of the game to the "Gold" version. This update adds all content that is in the Gold retail edition (except the soundtrack) and also adds the ability for you to create your own patrols and campaigns (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...

'Battlefield 2' - Screens & Trailer

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 3:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Battlefield 2, players will choose to fight for one of three military superpowers: the United States, China, or the newly formed Middle East Coalition. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of any of the game's 30+ vehicles to engage in major conflicts with over 100 players in some of the largest online battles on the PC. Read more to check out 32 new screens, and a trailer showing off the 1st person perspective, weapons and vehicles...

Various Game Trailers Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

  • World Racing 2 - Trailer
  • Jurassic Park 'FarCry Mod' - Trailer
  • Dangerous Waters - Trailer

'Stronghold 2' - Screens

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 1:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Stronghold 2 will bring the the castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS series to life in glorious 3D. Stronghold 2 will also offer players a "castle-life" campaign, enhanced multiplayer capability and a new, innovative and exciting single player campaign that will be revealed in the months ahead. The title is due to be released for PC in early 2005, but until then, check out these new screens ...

'Oddworld Stranger's Wrath' (Xbox) Goes Gold

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 11:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Oddworld Stranger's Wrath has officially gone gold for the Xbox and will begin shipping under the EA GAMES brand starting Tuesday, January 25, 2005.

'Prince of Persia Warrior Within' (NGC/PS2/Xbox/PC) Outsells Original

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft announces that Prince of Persia Warrior Within has already doubled sales of the brand's first installment, with 1.8 million units delivered since its December 2nd release. During an extremely competitive holiday season, Prince of Persia Warrior Within has proven itself as a force with which to be reckoned.

'Civil War Bull Run' Goes Gold

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

'Take Command 1861 - 1st Bull Run' is what the industry calls a garage game, a title created by a group of individuals on their own time using their own resources with no external funding from publishers or investors. 'Civil War Bull Run' uses the weapons, strategies, and tactics of the Civil War without limiting game play to the actual battles of the era. The developed game engine will be fully customizable by the player so that they can create their own maps, modify ballistics, and basically change the entire game.

'Aura: Fate Of The Ages' - Updated v1.04 Patch Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dreamcatcher Europe has released an updated version of the previously released patch for Streko-Graphics Inc.'s puzzle/adventure game Aura: Fate Of The Ages. This update still brings your English retail game to v1.04, and there are still no details provided as to what it addresses. Read more for download links ...

'Dynasty Warriors' (PSP) - Screens

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 7:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

For the first time on any handheld game system, players will experience the thrill of fighting single handed against legions of powerful enemy soldiers in historic battles that shaped the Chinese empire. Read more for a spiffy screens!

'Pro Rugby Manager 2' - Screens

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 7:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Offering over 40 fully-licensed and faithfully replicated club and national teams, players can tinker with tactics, formation, line-up and training before each match. During the game, Pro Rugby Manager 2 displays each bone-crunching tackle, each heart-in-mouth drop kick and every maddening pass and dash to the try-line in such glorious, motion-captured detail, it rivals anything TV coverage can offer.

Interplay Signs 'Ballerium'

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 7:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wow, talk about a surprise! A few weeks ago Israeli game developer Majorem announced it was putting development of Ballerium on hold due to insufficient funds, and today Interplay announced that it will exclusively publish and distribute the massively multiplayer online strategy game. The game, currently in beta testing, is expected to be commercially launched by summer 2005.

'Constantine' (PS2/Xbox) Gets Hollywood Movie Stars

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 7:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, THQ and SCi today announced the talent line-up secured for the Constantine videogame, which is based on the upcoming film from Warner Bros. Pictures, set for release in February 2005, and the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels. Keanu Reeves, Tilda Swinton, Gavin Rossdale and Max Baker have their likeness recreated in the game and, players will be able to assume the title role of the film's protagonist John Constantine (Reeves) in the game.

'I of the Dragon' - Update Patch Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 2:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

I of the Dragon is an action RPG where you are the hero, you are the dragon. Born as a young dragon, you must mature in strength and power through a leveling system that will reward you with new spells and skill upgrades. Download this package if you are experiencing problems with the game's video sequences, due to certain Windows XP machines where the required codec is not included by default.

'Roma Victor' - Beta Test Signup

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 2:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Jolt Online Gaming is now offering the MMORPG community 100 new beta tester slots in an upcoming behind-closed-doors test of Roma Victor, due to take place in 2005. Read more for details ...

PC Review - 'Legacy: Dark Shadows'

by Tim "The Rabbit" Mithee on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Legacy: Dark Shadows is a point & click adventure with a dark science-fiction storyline spanning a period of 200 years. Legacy: Dark Shadows begins in 1942 with the battle of Stalingrad and ends in the distant future. You will meet more than 50 characters in nearly 100 locations.

Bid For A Role In The 'Stargate SG-1: The Alliance' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Game

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 2:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

JoWooD offers to fans of Stargate the unique opportunity to take on the role of one of the characters in the fascinating world of the Stargate SG-1: The Alliance game. Starting December 22nd and ending on December 31st JoWooD will put up a charity-auction on “Ebay”, the world biggest internet auction house featuring the opportunity to have a virtual double of the highest bidder integrated into the upcoming Stargate SG-1: The Alliance game.

'MLB 2006' (PS2) - Screens

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 2:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MLB 2006 features numerous new gameplay enhancements, and returning gameplay favorites, including EyeToy functionality; online playability through 989SportsOnline.com; and Voice Recognition, MLB 2006 promises to provide gamers with a true-to-life experience from the diamond. Read more for details and screens...

NDS Review - 'Feel the Magic: XY/XX'

by Nathan Mourfield on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 1:59 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Feel the Magic: XY/XX challenges gamers to switch from tapping and rubbing the touch screen to screaming and blowing into the microphone to control character actions. As unique as the control system, the surreal, humor-driven story follows an "average Joe" who enlists the help of the Rub Rabbits, a suave gang of dramatic performers who wear plastic rabbit ears, to help him capture the attention of a beautiful young woman.

Various Game Trailers Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 1:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

  • Brothers in Arms - Trailer
  • Drakengard 2 - Trailer
  • ESPN MLB 2K5 - Trailer
  • GTR - Trailer
  • Stolen - Trailer #2
  • Tenchu: Fatal Shadows - Trailer

'Will of Steel' - Demo Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 23, 2004 @ 1:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GMX Media/Tri Synergy have released a demo for Gameyus' upcoming modern warfare tactical 3D RTS Will of Steel. This demo features one level giving you the chance to wage war. Read more for download links ...