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Various Game Trailers #487

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 11:59 p.m. PDT | 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 :

  • Cold Winter - Trailer #6
  • Auto Assault - Trailer #5
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow Of Chernobyl - Trailerpack (17)

'Lula 3D' - Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 9:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lula, the curvaceous producer of erotic movies, is in a serious fix. Just before shooting begins on her new film, three of her best bosom stars are kidnapped. There's no time to lose! Slip into Lula's role and race off to Frisco in her racy hot rod. Experience a wild chase across America with breakneck twists and a volley of erotic action.

'Delta Force: Xtreme' - v1.6.5.0 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 9:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Delta Force: Xtreme brings the classic Delta Force game back to life to face the enemy once more in over 60 levels of frantic single and multiplayer FPS action, including graphically enhanced missions from the original game, new maps, improved game features, STATS and much more. Novalogic has released the first patch bringing your retail game to v1.6.5.0 and adds NovaWorld menus, addresses stability issues and other fixes (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...

'Empire Earth II' - v1.1 Updated Single/Multiplayer Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 5:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vivendi has released an updated single/multiplayer demo for MadDoc's imminent RTS Empire Earth II. The demo offers 3 of the game's 15 epochs (Renaissance, Imperial, and Enlightenment), and 3 of the game's nine multiplayer modes (Conquest, King of the Hill, and Territory Control), playable for up to 10 players. This updated demo fixes a multiplayer lag issue and adds text string to the firewall warning dialog telling user to map port 26000 (thanks FilePlanet). Read more for download links ...

'Earth 2160' - 43 New Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 5:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EARTH 2160 is an RTS game based on the popular and successful EARTH series. Including single and multiplayer modes. The game uses the latest Earth III engine. Storing objects in a format based on the mathematical model of Bezier-curves instead of polygons. Giving an as yet unseen level of detail, only limited by the hardware used.

'Star Wars Battlefront' - v1.3 Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 4:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

To coincide with yesterdays server file, LucasArts has now released the client patch for Pandemic Studios' scifi shooter Star Wars Battlefront. This beta patch brings your retail game to v1.3 and unlocks multiplayer framerate, added remote admin support and a few other adjustments and fixes. Read more for download links ...

'Takeda 2' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Takeda 2 is a game of epic Samurai action, set in 16th century feudal Japan. Takeda 2 puts the player in the role of Daimyo, a feudal lord fighting for the title of Shogun, supreme military commander. On the world map, players must gauge their strength as they maneuver armies and expand their territory every turn. In battle mode, the focus is on realistic battle strategy for real-time army to army action (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for screens & trailers ...

'Arc the Lad: End of Darkness' (PS2) - 10 New Screens

by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 3:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring an all-new real-time combat system, an expansive selection of playable characters and online gameplay for up to eight players, "Arc The Lad: End of Darkness" is planned for release on the PlayStation 2 this June.

Sony And Toshiba Talking About Unified DVD format

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Reuters is reporting that Japan's Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. are in talks to develop a common standard for next-generation DVDs and end a fierce battle over formats that has been threatening to stifle the industry's growth. Sony and Toshiba, heading rival groups, have waged a three-year battle to have their new technology adopted by the industry and gain pole position in the multi-billion dollar markets for DVD players, PC drives and optical disks. Both parties are trying to avoid a repeat of the VHS vs. Betamax rivalry back in the 80's.

'Ghost Recon 2' (Xbox) Gets Downloadable Content #3 - Trailer

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft today announced that new downloadable content for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 is now available for download through Xbox LIVE! This third round of free content consists of 3 reworked maps and 6 new skins. Read more for details and trailer showing off the new content...

'Forza Motorsport' (Xbox) - 14 New Screens

by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 2:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Forza Motorsport gives Xbox gamers who are passionate about cars and racing the opportunity to own, customize, and race their favorite cars in a realistic driving simulation. From sport compacts to LeMans prototypes, players use earnings from hundreds of races to buy upgrades and aftermarket parts so they can transform real production cars into high-performance race cars.

CDV's E3 2005 Lineup

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 2:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today CDV has announced their E3 2005 videogame lineup. This year CDV will be showing five games, including the still unannounced War Leaders: Clash of Nations title, as well as Codename: Panzers, Phase Two and Blitzkrieg II. Read more for details and each title ...

Max Payne Developer To Showcase Its Newest Game At E3

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Remedy Entertainment will unveil their new game at the world's largest game show, the E3 expo in Los Angeles, May 18-20 2005. After the completion of Max Payne 2, there has been a continuous, active interest towards Remedy's next title from both the press and the gamers. So far the developer has remained silent and kept a strict focus on the pre-production of a new game franchise of their own design.

'Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir' (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir is a fast-paced, action RPG, the second installment to the Fullmetal series, bringing an enhanced battle system, cell-shaded graphics, thirty minutes of original animation, and an enthralling story. Based on a wildly popular Japanese animation and comic of the same name, Fullmetal Alchemist 2 follows the continuing journey of two brothers on their life-changing quest.

'American Conquest: Divided Nation' Announced

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CDV, in partnership with developers GSC Gameworld and Revolution of Strategy, today announced that they will be publishing American Conquest: Divided Nation, a real-time strategy game based upon events in early American history. In the game, players will take on the role of Civil War general, Texas militia leader or pirate captain.

'Hello Kitty Roller Rescue' (NGC) Announced - Screens

by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco announced today the upcoming North American release of Hello Kitty Roller Rescue exclusively for the GameCube. Developed by XPEC Entertainment, Hello Kitty Roller Rescue will enchant and delight fans of the beloved international icon in August 2005.

'Scarface: The World is Yours' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 11 New Screens

by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scarface is now coming for the first time to game consoles & PC worldwide. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film. Developed by Radical Games and published by Vivendi, this third person action shooter is expected to ship Autumn 2005.

'Dangerous Waters' - v1.01 Update Patch Available NOW

by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dangerous Waters allows the player total control over multiple air, surface and subsurface platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Battlefront has relased the first patch for its submarine sim, bringing the retail game to v1.01 which addresses a number of bugs and gameplay issues. Read more for download links ..

'Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory' - v1.02 Update Patch Available NOW

by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft has released a new patch for its stealth action game Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. This update brings your retail game to v1.02 and mainly addresses co-op related issues, but also adds all-seeing eye support. Read more for download links ...

'Star Wars Battlefront II' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Announced - 18 New Screens

by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Wars Battlefront II takes one Imperial-walker step forward with all-new space combat, playable Jedi, and never-before-seen environments straight out of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith film. Enjoy an all-new single-player experience that takes players through an epic, story-based saga where every action the player takes impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.

'Dungeons & Dragons Online' Heads to China

by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shanda Interactive Entertainment and Turbine announced today that they will be signing a deal to bring Dungeons & Dragons Online to China. The game is expected to launch in China in the second half of 2005.

'Raze's Hell' (Xbox) Terrorizes Stores

by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Evil has a new face in video games, as Majesco today announced Raze's Hell has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Available exclusively for the Xbox for a suggested retail price of $19.99, Raze's Hell is a fiendishly fun action-shooter set in a fantasy world overrun by monstrously cute creatures.

'Rising Kingdoms' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Black Bean announced today it has signed a publishing deal with Haemimont Games for the incoming Rising Kingdoms for PC. Rising Kingdoms is a Real-Time Strategy set in a fantasy world, which focuses on empire development and dynamic tactical battles. This impressive title stays true to Haemimont's long tradition of RTS and RPG type games that started with Tzar: the Burden of the Crown and Celtic Kings series – Celtic Kings: Rage of War and Nemesis of the Roman Empire a.k.a.Imperivm II.

'Sparta: Ancient Wars' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 7:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sparta: Ancient Wars is only the first part of a planed Ancient Wars series. Its main goal is to deliver innovative and high quality real time strategy based on historical events and timelines, and not to feature myths or legends. Based on the historical background of Spartans' high culture, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new stunning 3D engine.

'Mystic Nights' (PS2) Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mystic Nights is an action-packed adventure game, where players fight against monsters called Vampires to escape from a ruined military research institute.

Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PC Preview - 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'

by Tony "OUberLord" Mitera on April 21, 2005 @ 1:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas...a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets. We had a chance for some hands-on time over at Rockstar, so read on for the juice ...

'LotR: The Battle for Middle-earth' - v1.02 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA has released a new patch for its 3D RTS Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth. This update brings your retail game (English & German) to v1.02 and a slew of game balance fixes, and the usual bug/crash fixes (thanks Patches Scrolls). Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

'Stargate SG-1: The Alliance' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Developer Q&A

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 12:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under Interviews

Stargate SG-1: The Alliance will be an action-based game playable in the first- or third- person perspective. Depending on the mission, there will be other tasks that have elements of team tactics, puzzle-solving and stealth. First and foremost, you will never walk alone – your team will be there to look after you, but you will also have to look after them, so it differs from most "straight" shooters. We sat down with Perception's Radek Majder to ask more details about Stargate SG-1: The Alliance.

PSP Review - 'WipEout Pure'

by Paul Reith on April 21, 2005 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Get ready to race at blazing speeds and experience adrenaline-filled, anti-gravity racing action. Wipeout Pure provides intense, hovercraft racing action as players choose from five different speed classes and race relentlessly around 16 futuristic, anti-gravity racing tracks.