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Various Game Trailers #753

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 10:07 p.m. PDT | 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:

  • Table Tennis [X360] - Trailer
  • Archlord - Episode 2 Trailer
  • OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast [PSP/PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest [GBA/NDS/PSP] - Trailer
  • Tomb Raider: Legend [ALL] - Trailerpack
  • Wildlife Park 2 - Trailer #2


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

'MotoGP 4' (PS2) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 5:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The most realistic PS2 racing title is back with all licensed engine classes, circuits, and riders are recreated to provide fans with the most complete MotoGP experience to date. Featuring realistic engine classes, bike physics, weather conditions, and a new upgrade system, MotoGP4 is the ultimate in Grand Prix racing.

Win A 'Tabula Rasa' Beta Test Slot

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Auto Assault and Tabula Rasa teams are running a contest where the first 200 Auto Assault subscribers (after the one month free game time) can win Tabula Rasa beta slots! The contest begins on Auto Assault launch day (April 13) and ends on May 14, technically giving you one day to enter, unless you forego your one month free access. A start date for the Tabula Rasa beta has not been set yet, but notification of approved enlistments will be sent out starting May 15 via e-mail.

'Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded' Announced

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 4:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom today announced Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded, an ensemble of more than 15 historic arcade favorites for the PSP. Featuring select hits from Capcom Classics Collection for the PS2 and Xbox, Reloaded drives home the nostalgia factor with a host of new titles including Eco Fighters, King of Dragons and Knights of the Round Table.

'Justice League Heroes' (PSP/PS2/Xbox) Official Website Launched

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Justice League Heroes is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes. WBIE has launched the official JLH website, although it is quite empty at this point apart from the previously released teaser trailer.

'Prey' (X360/PC) Weekly Update #13

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 2:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today 3D Realms posted their latest installment in the weekly Prey update in which Human Head Studios Chris Rhinehart gives us the weekly changelog, an update on in-game dialog, some talk about the 360 version, and something a bit special: pictures of the Human Head visit to Art Bell's house to record his voice for the game.

'LOSTMAGIC' (NDS) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In LOSTMAGIC peace in the world is challenged by a new evil force. The only hope lies with the wizard Isaac and the seven magic wands left behind by the creator. Monsters wield unimaginable power in this realm, and as Issac, the player will use the stylus to unleash magic spells and command numerous monster squads in magical battles.

'Cold Fear' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Coming to The Big Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 1:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft's Cold Fear may not have sold very well but that didn't stop Avatar Films and Sekretagent Productions as they have optioned big screen rights to Darkworks survival horror game Cold Fear. According to Variety they are hoping the scary atmosphere and compelling story, Coast Guard Officer trying to reconnect with his daughter is adrift on a whaling ship infested with aliens, will appeal to horror fans. The producers are currently looking at directors before pitching the project to movie studios.

'Test Drive Unlimited' (X360/PC) Lamborghini Unveiled - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Tomb Raider: Legend' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment. Eidos has released the first patch, bringing your European retail game to v1.1 and addressing performance, controller and stability issues.

'2006 FIFA World Cup' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA will celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with the launch of the event's only officially licensed videogame, 2006 FIFA World Cup. The videogame will ship on all platforms including X360 in April 2006 in anticipation of the real-world tournament which begins in June.

'Heroes of Annihilated Empires' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Heroes of Annihilated Empires offers an extraordinary blend of RTS and RPG gameplay, challenging gamers to create a powerful leader and a dominant military force through battle, diplomacy and treachery in a rich fantasy world.

'Abyss Lights: Frozen Systems' Revealed

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Abyss Lights: Frozen Systems, developed by Abyss Lights Studio, is a space-based fly 'n' shoot-style 3D game that applies the physics capabilities of AGEIA PhysX technology in the context of outer space.

'GTR 2' Weather System - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GTR2 is the next big step forward for the GTR brand, and sports a host of new features and improvements. In addition to all the favorite cars and tracks returning from GTR, the player will now be able to experience the thrill of driving a whole set of new and exotic sports cars on several new tracks.

'Back to Gaya: The Adventures of Zino and Boo' - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gaya is the paradise setting of an animated tv show, in which Boo and Zino as a rule win the quarrels with the nasty Snurks. But one day the mad professor N. Icely wants to bring disaster on Gaya through abducting the Dalamite into reality.

AGEIA Signs PhysX Agreement With Buka, Akella, Gajin and Noviy Disk

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At the Russian Developers Conference, PhysX developer AGEIA announced today it has signed agreements with Russian developer/publishers Buka, Akella and Noviy Disk, while Gaijin Entertainment will integrate AGEIA PhysX SDK into its Dagor Game Engine. Read more for details ...

'David Douillet Judo' (NGC/PS2/Xbox/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

David Douillet Judo will be a realistic representation of the competitive sport allowing you to work your way up through regional, national and international tournaments and qualify to face off against the reigning champion himself, who is technical adviser on the project.

'Rampage: Total Destruction' (NGC/PS2) Official Website Launched

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

Rampage: Total Destruction reinvents the classic arcade series and offers up a wide array of playable monsters that have the ability to perform unique combo attacks and individual super moves. Midway has launched the official Rampage website, featuring monster bios, trailers, screens and plenty more...

Officers In 'Rush for Berlin' - Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rush for Berlin is a tactical real time strategy game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, during 1944-45. In a desperate race against the clock to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union, players will have the edge on the battlefield with their Officers.

'Stranger' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stranger is a real-time strategy game, with elements of role playing games set in a world, split in two parts, surface and a subterranean one, which are in a tenuous balance. Stranger will also feature multiplayer, although details beyond "The players may play on their own, or unite in teams" are a bit sketchy.

Empire Brings 'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey' (Xbox/PC) To The UK

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire Interactive announced today that it has signed Funcom's adventure game for UK distribution, this coming May. Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy.

'Emergency 4' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Emergency 4 you can either play the 20 mission campaign or choose to try the randomly generated missions. Emergency 4 will feature realistic physics (walls collapsing, fire spreading), simplified controls, as well as a multiplayer mode. This demo features an intro sequence, a tutorial, and 2 missions.

'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' (X360/PC) Patches In The Works

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bethesda's PR guru Pete Hines has revealed that a patch for the X360/PC editions of TES4: Oblivion is in the works. The patch will address a number of issues that they found or were reported by the community. Initially, a beta patch will be released, so err on the side of caution and back up your save games. When the patch has been deemed fully working, a final version will be released shortly thereafter. A European patch/update will be released after the English version to address some localization issues.

PS2 Review - 'The Godfather'

by Kenny Bartlett on April 7, 2006 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

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.

'Half-Life 2: Episode One' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You reprise his role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.

'Hitman: Blood Money' (PS2/Xbox/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.

GBA Review - 'The Tower SP'

by Agustin on April 7, 2006 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

The Tower SP is an in-depth sim experience that allows the player to design, build, and manage every aspect of successfully creating a skyscraper. Only with savvy design and wise management skills will the player's tower attract masses of patrons and tenants.

Lara Croft In The Guinness Book of World Records

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Tomb Raider: Legend launches in the UK, and Lara Croft has already been awarded with an entry in the Guinness World Record as the ‘Most Successful Human Videogame Heroine.’