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'Keepsake' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 9:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Keepsake, Wicked Studios' upcoming adventure game, will immerse you into a journey beyond compare. Assisted by a dragon afraid of heights, Lydia takes on to explore the Dragonvale Academy's empty structures in search for her best friend Celeste.

'NHL 06' - Euro Update Patch #1 Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA has released the first patch for the European NHL 06 edition and fixes a problem where the roster updates were being overwritten by the default rosters from the game disc. Thus, this patch was created to allow proper Roster Updates to take place. Read more for download links ...

Various Game Trailers #603

by Judy on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:47 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 :

  • Chromehounds [X360] - TGS 05 Trailer
  • Ghouls 'N Ghosts Extreme [PSP] - TGS 05 Trailer
  • Ninety-Nine Nights [X360] - TGS 05 Cam
  • Phantasy Star Universe [PS2/PC] - TGS 05 Trailer
  • Prince of Persia The Two Thrones - Trailer #5
  • SEGA Rally 2006 [PS2] - TGS 05 Trailer
  • War Front: Turning Point - E3 2005 Trailer


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

'Dragonshard' - v1.1.4 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari has released the first patch for Liquid Ent's RTS/PRG game Dragonshard This update brings you retail game to v1.1.4 and addresses a few multiplayer issues, tweaks, and fixes several bugs & crash issues (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ..

'World Poker Tour' (GBA/PS2/Xbox) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 6:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

World Poker Tour will bring gamers the most exciting poker experience anywhere. Featuring the colorful commentary of Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten, the World Poker Tour video game also features the most elite poker professionals including Antonio "The Magician” Esfandiari, Erick Lundgren, Evenlyn Ng, Lyle Berman, Michael "the Grinder" Mizrachi, and Phil "Unabomber" Laak.

Ubisoft CEO Says He Might Sell If The Price Is Right

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a somewhat interesting turn of events Ubisoft CEO Guillemot said in an interview with French newspaper Les Echos (question nr. 6) that its efforts to counter EA's hostile takeover might be futile in the long run. The long time CEO said the company still has a few elements in their favour, such as its strong market value, meaning shareholders would not be easily swayed. But on the other hand Guillemot also said that if the price was right, he would consider the offer as long as it benefits the shareholders and the Ubisoft employees. The interview promplty showed results as the Ubisoft shares went up $1.66 (1.36 euros).

'Vatan' - 42 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vatan is an an epic, futuristic "fairytale" set in a dark 23rd century world where mankind, after colonizing considerable parts of the galaxy, has waged war with itself and huge corporations fuel the rage by building galactic weapons of mass destruction for the republic.

'Shrek SuperSlam' (ALL) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 3:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shrek SuperSlam pits the characters from the Shrek franchise against each other in the only game that combines the twisted humor and pop culture parodies of the Shrek universe with the fast-paced action of a melee fighting game.

'Ninja Gaiden Black' (Xbox) Sneaks Into Stores

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tecmo proudly announced that its next action-packed installment in the Xbox exclusive Ninja Gaiden series, Ninja Gaiden Black has shipped. Ninja Gaiden BLACK boasts a plethora of new action-packed adventures in the new mission mode where Ninja Gaiden fans face their biggest challenges yet as they go up against the toughest enemies and biggest bosses for the ultimate ninja showdown.

'The Chronicles of Narnia' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 3:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In the game, players enter the world of Narnia, a land frozen in a 100 year winter by the evil powers of the malevolent White Witch. In order to end this frigid captivity and free his people, the mighty lion Aslan invokes an ancient prophecy. It will become the destiny of four siblings from our world: Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie to work together and use their unique combat skills, weaponry and abilities to defeat the Witch and her armies to save Narnia.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 5' (PSP/PS2/Xbox/PC) Gets European Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pro Evolution Soccer 5 furthers the realism, on and off-the-ball movement intuitive control, a host of new gameplay features and aesthetic touches as Konami continues their quest to deliver the most realistic football title. While the release date was previously set for an ambiguous Q4 2005, today Konami announced specific dates. The Xbox and PS2 versions are scheduled for October 20, PC follows on October 27, while the PSP edition is expected in November. No specific dates for North America have been announced yet.

'Black & White 2' - London Launch Event

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

Black & White 2 fans will get the chance to try Black & White 2 before they buy it at the Virgin Megastore 14-16 Oxford Street, London W1 on Friday 7th October. As there will be four demo machines which will be available for playing Black & White 2 from the stores opening at 10.00AM. There will also be regular live demos thoughout the day from 1.00PM with Lionhead game designer Ron Millar and from 5.00PM until 8.00PM he will be joined by Peter Molyneux, excellent opportunity to get your game signed.

'Call of Juarez' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West America and requires a combination of both intelligent stealth and pure shooting. Fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combine with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players.

'Amped 3' (X360) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 2:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Snowboarding is more than a sport, it's a lifestyle. Amped 3 features the most authentic snowboarding gameplay with perfected controls and the elements of a true extreme sports sandbox. Throw down stylish tricks, white-knuckle sled rides, and experience death-defying crashes as you earn your world ranking online. Tweak your tricks, gear, runs, music, and special effects while saving your crew in this twisted story that defines Amped 3.

'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Dungeon Faction - Details & Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Read more for details on the Dungeon faction.

'Need for Speed Most Wanted' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

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

Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets.

'WarCraft 3: RoC' & 'TFT' - v1.19b Update Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 11:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard has released new update patches for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos as well as The Frozen Throne. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.19b and fixes a crash that could happen in multiplayer games. Read more for download links ...

'Hammer & Sickle' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A unique mix of turn-based and role-play, Hammer & Sickle is a brand-new gaming experience. The dizzying array of tactical solutions for each situation is greatly deepened by the fully destructible environments - while an open mission structure and the non-linear story put you in complete control of the game world.

'Marine Park Empire' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Control every aspect of your marine park, from caring, feeding and cleaning your animals to hiring and firing employees. Grant your visitors the thrill of a lifetime as you provide fun-filled attractions, rides and shows for them to whet their appetite while they explore your sea-life wonderland. Enlight has released the first patch bringing you retail game to v1.1, implementing various fixes, changes and improvements.

'Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 47 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure combines combat, action, adventure and stealth, using a thrilling graffiti-driven framework to tell its story of self-expression and the fight for creative freedom. A thug, an outcast, a rebel...the lead character, Trane, is all of these in Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure.

'Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft has released a demo for Gearbox Software's WWII based FPS Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood, allowing you to try out the Close Quarters singleplayer mission, and the Last Stop skirmish map, also playable over LAN. Read more for download links ...

'Serious Sam II' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Games has released a demo for Croteam's Serious Sam II, allowing you to try out the complete Seriousopolis Uptown, playable solo, or over LAN or online by up to four people. It also contains all the weapons from the game, one of the game's vehicles and a nice variety of the insane enemies that Sam is well known for. Read more for download links ...

'Moscow to Berlin' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Moscow to Berlin plunges the player into the most intense battles of the Easter Front. Through three campaigns and 20 single-player missions. Moscow to Berlin challenges players to plan combat strategies and relive some of modern history's most important military operations.

2K Sports Integrates Nike FootWear In 'NBA 2K6' (PS2/Xbox/X360)

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Sports and Nike today announced they have partnered to deliver a new level of authentic basketball experience in NBA 2K6, integrating authentic footwear, the use of performance attributes associated with specific footwear models and the first ever video game integration of the Nike iD shoe customization function.

'Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King' (PS2) Gets Release Date

by Judy on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Square Enix announced today that Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King will ship to retailers November 22nd exclusively for the PlayStation 2.

'Madden NFL 06' (PSP) Touches Down in Stores

by Judy on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced today that the PSP version of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 06, the brand's best-selling football franchise with the exclusive videogame license of the NFL and PLAYERS INC, has shipped and will be available at retail starting today.

'The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree' (GBA) Spooks Kids In Stores

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After years of captivating children with their book series and TV specials, The Berenstain Bears now have their paws on the video game industry as Namco announced today that their ghostly adventure, The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree, has shipped exclusively for the GBA.

Create Your Own Game With 'RPG Maker 3' (PS2) Now In Stores

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Agetec is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated arrival of RPG Maker 3, the latest title within its Designer Series. Developed by Enterbrain and powered by the PS2, RPG Maker 3 gives players the capability of bringing their own fantasy-world video games to life.

'Dawn of War: Winter Assault' Now Available At Retail

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 7:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ today announced Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Winter Assault and Dawn of War: Game of the Year Edition have shipped to retail outlets in North America.

'Sonic Rush' (NDS) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 5:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The fastest hedgehog in the world is now pairing up with a mysterious character named Blaze the Cat. This dynamic duo heads out in search of the powerful and dangerous Sol Emeralds to ensure that they do not fall into the wrong hands. In their quest, Sonic and Blaze must battle all-new enemies, and as they do, ripple effects will change the events of their worlds’ inhabitants.

'Dungeon Siege II' - v2.2 Patch In The Works

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 4:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gas Powered Games has let us know that it is working on a new patch for its recently released action/rpg Dungeon Siege II. Expected later this month, the new patch will address various issues with chapters in Act 1 through 3, savegame issue, fix issue for better mod support, and a few multiplayer client tweaks. Read more for details...

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06' (X360) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 delivers ultra-realistic course environments, allowing gamers to experience the intensity of a championship golf tournament. With greatness comes pressure, as players are put to the test of making perfect tee shots or sinking tournament-winning putts in crunch time.

'Brothers in Arms 3' (PS3) Revealed

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

While it was already unveiled through SCEI's TGS 05 PS3 release list, on Thursday, September 22 at 8pm at Trees in Dallas, Texas, Gearbox Software is hosting Liberation – a launch party for Brothers in Arms Earned in Blood and exclusive reveal of Brothers in Arms 3! Everybody is invited!

Xbox/PC Preview - 'Serious Sam II'

by Tim "The Rabbit" Mithee on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 2:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

The series famous for relentless intensity is returning bigger, better looking and more frantic than ever before. Sam Stone is back to rescue the universe one bullet at a time against overwhelming hordes of time traveling enemies in Serious Sam 2. Built from the ground up with a completely new engine, Serious Sam 2 will be a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world.

'Socom 3: US Navy SEALs' (PS2) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Composer James Michael Dooley provides the score to Sony's PS2 exclusive Socom 3: US Navy SEALs. The game provides Realistic SEAL gameplay and mission designs through association with Naval Special Warfare Command. The score was recorded with a 70 piece orchestra in London at the world-renowed Air Lyndhurst Hall at George Martin's Air Studios.

'World Championship Poker 2' (PSP/PS2/Xbox) - 24 Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World Championship Poker 2 features a much more detailed one player game, where you now have to work your way up the ranks, starting in your mom's basement. Once you start winning and accumulating money, you can spend your winnings on increasingly better pads, and furnishings. Hit a losing streak, and you may have to hock your stuff to stay in the game.

'Prince of Persia 3' (ALL) Now Known As 'Prince of Persia The Two Thrones'

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blending the best features from the first two installments with the talent, vision and ingenuity of Ubisoft's development teams, Prince of Persia The Two Thrones, previously known as PoP Kindred Blades, will enliven the franchise with a vitality - and plenty of unexpected twists - that will impress and satisfy long-time fans and newcomers alike.

GameCube Review - 'Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life'

by Hugh McHarg on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life consists of six chapters, each one representing a different part of your life. Your successes and failures will be reflected in the subsequent chapters … so that you can experience all the drama that goes with living a full life!

'80 Days' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Frogwares is working on a game based on Jules Verne's novel Around The World In 80 Days. Journey on every existing means of transport, making you to use all inventiveness ingenuity, full of discoveries of unseen and unheard beauties. New gentleman, new bet, but it is up to you to choose itinerary. Would you do it in 80 days? Maybe you would rather make a stop at Bahamas, and give up the race for good?

'Land of Legends' Starts Shipping WorldWide

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 2:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For those of you strong in sword and versed in the arcane the time is nigh! Shrapnel Games announced today that Land of Legends, developed by Tiny Hero Game Studios, has begun to ship! Land of Legends is an epic fantasy struggle dealing with the highly identifiable themes of good versus the forces of evil, wrapped up in an easily playable format that everyone can enjoy.