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Various Game Trailers #703

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 9:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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

  • Battle For Middle-Earth 2 - Super Powers Trailer
  • Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter - WatchTower Trailer
  • Huxley - Trailer #3
  • WWII Tank Commander - Trailer


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

'Putt Nutz' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 9:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Putt Nutz is a fast paced, over-the-top miniature golf game that brings all the fun of miniature golf into your living room. Black Mountain Games has released a demo allowing you to try out a nine hole sample.

'Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 8:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing is an action/role playing game available exclusively for the PSP that brings the hidden Petpet world of Petaria to life in 3D for the first time.

'World Soccer Winning Eleven 9' (ALL) Kicks Off In Stores

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 8:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Konami announced today that World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 for the PS2, Xbox, PSP and PC has shipped to retail stores nationwide. WE9 returns to the pitch with top quality simulation gameplay, new team management features and for the first time ever, online play for the Ps 2 and Xbox.

'Football Manager 2006' (X360) Requires Hard Drive

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 8:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Core / Premium Xbox 360 controversy seems to be taking a new turn as a boxcover for Sports Interactive's upcoming Football Manager 2006 reveals that it requires a hard drive. Microsoft assured that all games would be playable on every X360, HD or not, so the real question is, what's the HD requirement for? The game itself might very well be playable but save games for the FM series can turn out to be rather big, and the mem stick is only 64mb. Hopefully SI, SEGA or Microsoft will provide further details ...

'Rumble Roses XX' (X360) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 5:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The follow-up to last year's smash hit female wrestling video game, Rumble Roses XX for the Xbox 360 will feature a full lineup of incredible looking wrestlers along with all-new moves, gameplay modes, tag team action and online play.

'Dangerous Waters' - v1.03 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 5:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dangerous Waters allows the player total control over multiple air, surface and subsurface platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Strategy First has relased the final v1.03 patch for Sonalysts' submarine sim, which addresses various bugs and corrections, and allows non-Steam players to play against Steam players. Read more for download links.

'BLACK' (PS2/Xbox) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 4:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

BLACK has gone GOLD for the PS2 and Xbox, and will be available at North American retail outlets on Feb. 28. You are Sergeant First-Class Jack Kellar, seasoned veteran of the US military and a leader of a BLACK ops team. Your squad have been sent into the heart of Eastern Europe on a dangerous mission, drawn in to the midst of a relentless combat zone to bring in a traitor.

'Test Drive Unlimited' (X360) - 3 Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.

'The Battle for Middle-earth II' Demo Coming Thursday

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 3:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Electronic Arts revealed today that once again war is upon us. This coming Thursday at 9am PST EA will release a demo for The Battle for Middle-Earth 2 demo. The massive 1.3GB demo will allow you to play as either the Goblins or Dwarves and feature a tutorial and single-player skirmish mode on two maps. We will of course have the demo on our fileserver network as soon as it becomes available.

'Resident Evil: Deadly Silence' (NDS) Scares Its Way To Stores

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 3:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom today announced the release of Resident Evil: Deadly Silence for Nintendo DS, a rendition of the original 1996 Resident Evil game that features both new and familiar gameplay, 3D graphics, coop and other multiplayer modes.

'Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max' Punches Its Way to Retail

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 3:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom today announced the release of Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max for the PSP. A direct conversion of the critically acclaimed arcade fighting game, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max is enhancedwith additional original content specifically designed for the portable system including Wi-Fi functionality and extra gameplay modes.

'Adrenalin' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 3:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Adrenalin is a game that successfully blends the genres of thrilling adrenalin-pumping racing and an economic management sim. The aim of a player is to not only become the fastest driver around, but to be a talented manager as well.

Nintendo President Iwata To Keynote 2006 GDC

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 1:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Iconic game developer and president of Nintendo Co. Satoru Iwata returns for the second consecutive year to deliver the keynote address of the 2006 Game Developers Conference (GDC). His "Disrupting Development" talk will be about innovation in the current environment, drawing examples from Nintendo's recent ventures.

'The Godfather' (ALL) - 25 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts you've been accepted into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even be running everything as the next, and most powerful, Don.

'The Rub Rabbits!' (NDS) Hops Into Stores

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 12:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA of America today announced the release of its NDS exclusive The Rub Rabbits!, delivering an all new "rub comedy" adventure that leverages the unique touch-screen and voice recognition interface on the DS hardware by delivering quirky original music, stylized art, and many new features and multiplayer modes.

'FIFA Street 2' (NDS/PSP/NGC/PS2/Xbox) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 11:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 2 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel.

'World of Warcraft' - v1.9.3 Euro Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 11:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Shorthly after the North American version, Blizzard has now also released the European version of the new update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v1.9.3 update adds Valentine's Day content, the usual gameplay enhancements, balance tweaks, bug fixes, etc.

'Take Command: 2nd Manassas' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 11:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Developed by MadMinute Games, Take Command: 2nd Manassas explores the titular 1862 battle of the American Civil War, which proved to be the pivotal engagement of the Northern Virginia Campaign.

'Command & Conquer The First Decade' Celebrates Its Way To Stores

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 10:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA is pleased to announce Command & Conquer The First Decade shipped to stores nationwide today. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the special collector's edition includes a dozen of your favorite Command & Conquer games spanning the last ten years plus a bonus DVD of commemorative video features.

'Arena Football' (PS2/Xbox) Kicks Off In Stores

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 10:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA announced today that Arena Football has shipped to stores nationwide. With Arena Football, gamers can now experience the excitement of the indoor gridiron with fast-paced, high-scoring offenses and the ability to send players over the walls.

'Exteel' - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 10:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Exteel is an online game featuring stylized action in a universe filled with robots on a far off world where the exiled survivors of a lost war struggle against each other for control of the planet's resources. Exteel features easy-to-access gameplay and a unique merging of strategic combat and high-speed action.

'World of Warcraft' - v1.9.3 US/AUS Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 9:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard has released a new update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v1.9.3 update is for the US/AUS edition of the game, and adds Valentine's Day content, the usual gameplay enhancements, balance tweaks, bug fixes, etc. Read more for download links ..

'Tales of Legendia' (PS2) Ships To Retail

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai announced today that its PS2 exclusive popular role-playing game, Tales of Legendia, has shipped to North American retail outlets. Tales of Legendia is poised to send players on an epic quest by combining the depth and storytelling of a traditional RPG with the furiously-fast real time action of a fighting game.

'Massive Assault Network 2' - v2.0.190 Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 9:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wargaming has released a new patch for its Massive Assault Network 2 open beta test. This beta patch improves chat server, fixes game crashes, increases turn limit and plenty more ...

'Black & White 2' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lionhead has released the promised first patch for its just released strategy sim Black & White 2. This update brings your retail game to v1.2 but no details are available at this point as to what exactly it fixes. Read more for download links ...

'Wild Water Adrenaline' (PS2) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Originally scheduled for Feb 2005, then signed by the now defunct Digital Jesters, Widescreen Games' white water rafting and kayaking game Wild Water Adrenaline is finally scheduled for release Q1 2006, to be published by Nobilis.

'EVE Online' Reaches Subscriber Milestone

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CCP Games today announced that EVE Online has reached 100,000 active game subscribers and is maintaining the robust subscription growth trend of the past year.

Nobilis Signs 'Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk' - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk is the ultimate futuristic aerial combat game featuring some of the most frenzied air battles ever witnessed with an intensity rarely reached in a videogame. Previously licensed by the now defunct Digital Jesters, Nobilis has taken over publishing rights set for March 2006.

'Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Stardock announced that its strategy game Gal Civ 2 has gone gold and will be in stores Feb. 21, 2006. Galactic Civilizations II takes place in the distant future, when mankind has become a space-faring civilization and must contend with other extraterrestrial powers for domination of the galaxy. The sequel is a true evolution for the series, with rethought fundamentals and exciting new changes.

'Loco Mania' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Loco Mania is a simulation of a train dispatcher - a very important person who has control over a large railway network with many trains in it. The player controls switches and train directions with the intent to get the trains through the system as fast as possible.

'Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS' (NDS) Coming To Europe

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 8:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The forces of evil should beware – everyone's favourite hero is back as the hit Mega Man Battle Network 5 series blasts onto the Nintendo DS, combining all the fantastic features of the original Team Protoman and Team Colonel games. Catch Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS as it launches across Europe on 13th April 2006.

'Prey' (X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prey is serious, dark story, based on authentic Cherokee mythology. Themes of sacrifice, love and responsibility are explored and the story dives into emotional territory not yet explored by similar games.

'Sensible Soccer' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The all-new Sensible Soccer comes complete with lightning fast football action, mesmerising dribbling, physics defying sliding tackles and, most famously, a huge amount of unbelievable goals, that can go curling into the top corner, thanks to the outrageous levels of after-touch.

'Sonic Mega Collection Plus' And 'Billy Hatcher and The Giant Egg' Coming to PC

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 2:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA Europe today announced they are bringing two of their much loved console classics to the PC. Sonic Mega Collection Plus and Billy Hatcher and The Giant Egg, two favourites amongst SEGA fans, are set for their PC debut across Europe on March 31st.

'MLB '06: The Show' (PS2/PSP) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 2:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MLB '06 continues to build upon the critically acclaimed franchise with new and enhanced features, providing fans with the most realistic baseball videogame available to date.

'Shadowgrounds' - v1.01 German Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 1:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Shadowgrounds is an adrenaline-pumping action game featuring upgradeable weapons, lighting based gameplay and an epic storyline with strong characters. dtp has released the first patch for Showgrounds bringing your retail game to v1.01 and fixing Geforce issues, Map 4 & 9 problems as well as adding a few new features.

Paradox Acquires Remaining Robert E. Howard's Character Rights

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 1:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Back in 2002 Paradox Entertainment purchased the literary rights to Robert E. Howard's Conan character, and then sold them on to THQ, which has some upcoming titles based on the character. Today Variety reveals that Paradox also bought the rest of the late writers characters such as Kull, Bran Mak Morn, Solomon Kane and Red Sonya. Paradox hopes to license its new literary properties for film, TV, vidgames, comics, toys and other areas.

'Soldner: Secret Wars' - v33669 Patch Coming this Week

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 1:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After a development period of more then 7 months Project-Zero will be releasing a new patch this week, which includes new weapons, balanced all weapons and other content like the helicopters and vehicles. Project-Zero wanted to shift the Soldner focus to teamplay and therefor balanced most of the vehicles and weapons that way. A dedicated server, serverrestart tool and manual will also be released.

PS2 Review - 'World Championship Poker 2'

by Katarani on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 1:01 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

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.

'Command & Conquer The First Decade' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 12:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Command & Conquer The First Decade celebrates the 10th anniversary of this innovative franchise and includes a dozen of your favorite C&C games spanning over the last ten years plus a bonus DVD, which includes commemorative video features.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Full Auto'

by Alicia on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 12:15 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Combine fully-automatic, weapon-equipped vehicles with highly detailed and interactive urban environments and you have Full Auto, the most destructive racing action ever experienced in a game. This racer allows players to choose from a wide selection of unique vehicle designs and arm them with any combination of machine guns, cannons, and other deadly weapons.