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Various Game Trailers #827

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 9:02 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:

  • God Hand [PS2] - Trailer
  • Tokyo Xtreme Racer X [X360] - Trailer
  • Crackdown [X360] - Trailer (2)


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

'Aion' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 5:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' Delayed Until 2007

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 5:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring strategic team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime combat missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars transports players to the front lines of an epic new war for Earth. Originally scheduled for Q3 2006, rumors about a delay started floating around last week when online retailers had adjusted their release scheduled, but today Activision confirmed that it has been pushed back, release date "when it's done." Lovely!

Has 'Hellgate: London' Source Code Been HL2'd?

by Judy on July 10, 2006 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to Gamers with Jobs, the source code for Hellgate: London may have been stolen when Flagship Studios' network was compromised. We tried to confirm with our sources at Namco, but the PR representative that wasn't dodging calls claimed no knowledge of the incident. This is very reminiscent of Valve's debacle with Half-Life 2, and as Yogi Berra might say, "It's like déjà vu all over again ..."

UPDATE

Flagship's response: "We've heard the same rumors. Obviously this is of concern to us and we've been looking into it, but we haven't been able to ascertain any further information to substantiate those rumors."

'Dawnspire: Prelude' Announced

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swedish independent developer Silent Grove Studios today announced its first title, Dawnspire: Prelude, a team-based online action-rpg set in an original fantasy world. The game focuses on teamplay, tactics and player skill, all put into a frenzied and exciting mix to bring a new angle to the gaming experience you normally find in action-rpg's.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After two years of development Climax's Warhammer Online was cancelled after which Games Workshop granted its license to Mythic Entertainment. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMO game for PC and console set in the fantasy world of Warhammer.

'NHL 07' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 3:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The golden age of console hockey will return when NHL 07 debuts with gameplay innovations that will allow players to feel like they are actually on the ice. Featuring an unmatched level of freedom and control, NHL 07 will represent a watershed moment in the history of the console hockey.

$100,000 'Rise of Legends' Tournament Announced

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 1:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Beginning Sept. 15, 2006, gamers can square off against the world’s best RTS players in the Rise of the Ultimate Champion tournament, sponsored by Intel, ATI, and Logitech. With $100,000 on the line, when the dust settles, the Ultimate Champion will take the lion’s share of $40,000. Equipment from supporting sponsors ATI and Logitech will also be randomly awarded throughout the tournament.

'Crash Boom Bang!' (NDS) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crash Boom Bang! will allow players to roll the dice and dive into one of 40 action-oriented, outrageously funny, multiplayer mini-games, as they communicate with and bet against opponents through the never-before-seen DS Motion Panel Communicator.

'World Championship Cards' (PSP/PS2) Announced

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crave Entertainment today announced World Championship Cards for the PS2 and PSP, featuring over 30 different varieties of classic card games including Bridge, Gin Rummy, Solitaire, Cribbage, Hearts, Spades, Crazy 8's and more! Extensive multiplayer features allow players to compete online or wirelessly against others in the same room.

'Unreal Tournament 2004' - X-Fi Soundcard Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

UT2004 Creative has released a new patch for Epic's sci-fi FPS Unreal Tournament 2004 with weapons sounds and music enhanced, especially to take advantage of the X-Fi card's firepower and 128 voice support. Weapons and music both now use multiple voices for a bigger sound, and three dimensional panning for use with multi-speaker set-ups to surround you with sound.

'Gunpey' (NDS/PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

From the mind of game industry legend Gunpei Yokoi and Q Entertainment, Namco Bandai America announces Gunpey, an exciting, innovative and challenging puzzle game with dynamic music that changes as you play. Gunpey will test your reflexes, stretch your mind and dazzle your senses.

'ThreadSpace: Hyperbol' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Iocaine Studios today announced their upcoming action-strategy game, ThreadSpace: Hyperbol. Set in the distant future, players will engage in highly tactical multiplayer combat as they control massive gunships capable of firing a large variety of projectiles.

'Mercury Meltdown' (PSP) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Mercury Meltdown, sequel to last Archer Maclean’s Mercury, you once again taking control of the liquid Mercury blob, avoiding various obstacles and hazards to reach the end goal.

'Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga' (PS2) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ghostlight has signed a European distribution agreement for Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga. Enter the world of the Junkyard, where rival tribes fight an endless war-vying for supremacy and the right to ascend to Nirvana.

'UFO: Extraterrestrials' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

UFO: Extraterrestrials, developed by Chaos Concept, is a 3D tactical/strategy title with a rich and compelling sci-fi story.

Take-Two Investigated by the SEC ... Again

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take-Two today announced that the Company has received notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission that it is conducting an informal non-public investigation into certain stock option grants made from January 1997 to the present. Take 2 had already initiated an internal review of its option grants, led by a committee consisting of independent board members who have retained independent legal counsel and accountants to assist in the review.

'Steel Panthers: World War 2 - WinSPWW2' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WinSPWW2 features true combined arms warfare from 1930 through 1946, an era that saw the theories of J.F.C. Fuller and Giulio Douhet put to the test as the world burned. This v1.1 patch works for both the free, downloadable version, and the Enhanced CD edition, providing several fixes, tweaks, and enhancements.

'Need for Speed Carbon' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Need for Speed Carbon delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing and will challenge players to face the ultimate test of driving skill on treacherous canyon roads.

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07' (ALL) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 2:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earn your TOUR card through mid-week training and challenges and Q-school, then take on the best PGA TOUR pros in tournaments throughout an entire season.

Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 12:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar adds a multitude of new features and options to further enhance the strategic depth of the game. A gripping new single-player campaign sees the elimination of two of the game’s alien races and the introduction of several others.

Post-E3 Insider Impressions

by Matt Mefford on July 10, 2006 @ 12:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Now that the E3 aftermath has finally subsided, we asked some unconventional exhibitors about their experiences. What did they see, what did they like or dislike, and what did they take away from the event? Read on to find out ...

PSP Review - 'Tomb Raider: Legend'

by Andrew Hayward on July 10, 2006 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

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.