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New 'The Outfit' (X360) Multiplayer Map On Xbox Live

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 8:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Outfit is a 3rd person action World War II game combining intense squad-based combat and easy to use strategic gameplay elements, The Outfit takes players behind enemy lines, battling the Nazi War Machine through a variety of combat missions. THQ has released a new multiplayer map 'Arnhem Mayhem' (8mb), freely downloadable on Xbox Live marketplace

Ubisoft Signs 'Enchanted Arms' (X360) - Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 7:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Ubisoft announced that it will publish the Xbox 360 exclusive Enchanted Arms, created by development studio FromSoftware in Japan, the first true next-generation Japanese RPG adventure game. The Enchanted Arms adventure takes place in a fantasy world filled with beautiful cinematic graphics and vibrant characters.

Various Game Trailers #772

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 4:20 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:

  • e X-Men: The Official Game [ALL] - Trailer
  • The Movies: Stunts & Effects - Trailer
  • Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars - Trailer


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

'Battlefield 2: Armored Fury' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Battlefield 2: Armored Fury booster pack for Battlefield 2 brings all-out mechanized battles to U.S. soil for the first time. Battlefield 2: Armored Fury drops players into a deadly confrontation between the Middle Eastern Coalition, Chinese, and U.S. forces following an attempted invasion of America.

'Neverwinter Nights 2' - 16 New Screens

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

Neverwinter Nights 2 is an RPG set in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms, one of the popular campaign settings of Dungeons and Dragons. It takes the player from the tiniest of villages into a sweeping tale of danger and war, chronicling their rise from a peasant to a full-fledged hero of the Realms, defending it against one of the greatest threats of the age.

'EEP 4.0: Virtual Railroad' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With EEP 4.0: Virtual Railroad awake your own conventional Railroad to life. Plan, create and control realistic facilities on your computer with true to original Engines and Rolling Stocks - all quite simply via mouse click.

'Armed Assault' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint creators Bohemia Interactive Studio will reacquaint gamers with the ultimate in realistic, combat gaming. Armed Assault features a new engine with a fresh modern setting. Freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation.

Monday May 1, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 12:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'The Darkness' (PS3/X360) - 16 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sold off by Majesco a while ago, 2K Games signed Starbreeze's The Darkness, based on the popular comic book franchise. You play a fearless Mafia hitman who is suddenly possessed by the powers of The Darkness, which you must learn to control in order to overthrow the vicious mob boss and fulfill your destiny.

'Clash of Ninja 2' (NGC) and 'Naruto: Ninja Council 2' (GBA) Announced

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

D3Publisher of America, Inc. and TOMY Corporation will present Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 for GameCube and Naruto: Ninja Council 2 for GBA at this year’s E3.

'Test Drive Unlimited' (X360/PC) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 11:13 a.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.

'Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends' Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends morphs the RTS genre into the fantasy space, allowing gamers to rampage through towering cities, flame-swept deserts and brutal ice plains in battles filled with mystic creatures, fantastic machines and stunning acts of magic. Pre-order now and get your hands on a bonus disc that will include a bundle of exclusive game content and extra materials, such as two exclusive quick battle maps, game trailers, interviews, wallpaper, music and more!

'Too Human' (X360) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Too Human, players are treated to a non-stop barrage of action powered by the seamless integration of melee and ranged firearms combat and fueled by breathtaking visuals. Battles unfold in awesome scale as players engage with vast numbers of enemies.

Six Developers License Gamebryo Engine

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Emergent Game Technologies today announced that its European office has sold licenses for the Gamebryo Element, its next-generation game engine and tools, to six new international clients. Emergent recently announced it has also licensed its Gamebryo Element to Shanda Entertainment, China’s largest game developer.

'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade' Announced

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ and Relic Entertainment today announced that the second expansion pack in the Dawn of War franchise, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War -Dark Crusade, is currently in development. The game will feature two new playable races, the Tau Empire and the Necrons, bringing the number of totally unique races to an unprecedented seven.

'Tekken 6' (PS3) And 'Ridge Racer 7' (PS3) At E3

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai announced today its plan to be a key industry force in the next generation market with the unveiling of its next generation line-up at the 2006 E3.

THQ Brings 'GTR' To The Xbox 360

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ today announced a multi-title deal that will see the award-winning GTR franchise racing to the Xbox 360. GTR features all the cars, drivers and tracks from two full FIA GT Championships and challenges casual racers to become world-class drivers.

'Silverfall' - 8 Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KievGames' Silverfall is a fantasy style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline Silverfall features large free roaming environments, 4 customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single and multiplayer (coop and PvP), ragdoll effect, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders.

'Spectrobes' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buena Vista Games today announced its NDS exclusive Spectrobes, an anime-inspired action/role playing game that is being developed by Jupiter Corporation in Kyoto.

2K Games Signs 'Ghost Rider'

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Games announced today that it will publish Ghost Rider, a new third person action title featuring Marvel Comics' iconic motorcycle riding supernatural super hero, Ghost Rider.

'HCA: The Ugly Prince Duckling' Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You control the 14 year old H.C. Anderson in a 3rd person adventure/action game taking place in the Copenhagen of the Golden Age around 1820. The game is inspired by HCA's famous fairytale universe but is primarily based on HCA's own life story in his pursuit of fame and success as an artist.

'NBA Ballers: Rebound' (PSP) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Ballers: Rebound is the only one-on-one basketball videogame highlighting the rags-to-riches path from an unknown Baller to today’s NBA superstar and is based on the original Midway title, NBA Ballers.

'The Tales of Walenir' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Tales of Walenir is a first-person role-playing game which takes place in an original fantasy setting named Al'Wanyon, on one of the northern islands called Walenir, ruled by mighty gods, full of myths and legends.

'1944 D-Day Operation Overlord' Beta Test Sign-ups

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 3:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Frantic Games' MMOFPS 1944 D-Day Operation Overlord is the simulation of an event. It does not strive to tell the story of one unit or one squad. Instead it endeavors to tell the story of the battle. 1944 D-Day Operation Overlord sports impressive technology such as the Reality Engine, SpeedTree, Ageia PhysX and is now accepting 500 beta test signups for its upcoming online shooter.

'Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway' (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Delivering on the franchise's compelling story, unrivaled authenticity and intense squad-based action, Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway drops you into Operation Market-Garden, the largest airborne operation of World War II.

NGC/PS2/Xbox/PC Preview - 'Eragon'

by Alicia on May 1, 2006 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Eragon is an epic fantasy-adventure which centers on a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Based on the upcoming movie, Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he alone has the power to save -- or destroy -- an Empire.

PC Review - 'Star Wars: Empire at War'

by Greg Hale on May 1, 2006 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Control the fate of the galaxy in LucasArts' RTS game Star Wars: Empire at War. Set a few years before the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, the game will let players rewrite history as well as experience the aftermath of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the creation of the Rebel Alliance, and Darth Vader's rise to power.

'Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 1:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Action Forms announces the development of first person horror/action game with working title Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason which puts you in 1968 to the Arctic Circle, Russian North Pole station “Pole 21”.

'Urban Chaos: Riot Response' (PS2/Xbox) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 1:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Urban Chaos: Riot Response, previously known as Zero Tolerance, is a high velocity, first person shooter where the player confronts real terror in an American city.