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Various Game Trailers #831

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 6:19 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:

  • Battlefield 2142 - Trailer
  • El Matador - Trailer
  • Dungeon Siege 2: Broken World - Trailer


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

'For Liberty!' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 6:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For Liberty! is a turn based computer strategy game for the PC, covering two wars of independence - the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the Rakoczi War of Independence in Europe 1703-1711. The For Liberty! Demo features a hypothetical southern campaign from April to October 1780. Most gameplay features are enabled in the Demo, except for multiplayer, and you can even play the tactical battles!

'Test Drive Unlimited' (ALL) Dodge Viper Unveiled - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 6:00 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.

'War Rock' - Open Beta Client Available NOW

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 5:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WarRock is an online FPS game in the style of EA's Battlefield 2, allowing you to experience online battlefields on a large scale, supporting vehicles for land, sea and air. Read more to download the current open beta test client, but participation requires you to register, free, at the official website.

'Half-Life 2: Episode 2' Details Revealed - Screen

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve unveiled Team Fortress 2 and Portal, two new games to be included in its next release, Half-Life 2: Episode Two. In addition, the studio announced its plans to deliver these products, plus enhanced versions of Half-Life 2 and Episode One, in one tremendous package for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

'Battlefield 2' - v1.4 Updated Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 3:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA has released a new/updated version of the Battlefield 2 v1.4 beta patch adding the new Road to Jalalabad map, modes, and various other tweaks. No details as to what this new version adds are available at this point ..

'Madden NFL 07' (PS2/X360) Hall of Fame Edition Announced

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 3:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Madden NFL 07 will be putting out a special Madden NFL 07 Hall of Fame edition for the Xbox 360 and PS2 only. These special editions will also be available in stores on August 22 for PS2 and Xbox 360 and feature more than two hours of bonus DVD content including:

'The Godfather: Mob Wars' (PSP/X360) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 3:11 p.m. PDT | 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.

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

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 2:31 p.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 v1.1b patch works for both the free, downloadable version, and the Enhanced CD edition, providing several fixes, tweaks, and enhancements.

'NHL 07' (ALL) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 2:20 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.

'Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence' (PS2) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The 3-disc set features an advanced version of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater; a second disc boasting a wealth of new game modes, including a full online version of the game, plus perfect recreations of the two MSX Metal Gear titles; and a three-and-a-half hour movie recut from the game’s cinematics on the third disc.

'NCAA Football 07' (PSP/PS2/Xbox/X360) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA's latest football title, NCAA Football 07, comes loaded with new features such as Student Athlete mode and ESPN Radio, on top of the usual Dynasty Mode.

'Caesar IV' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Caesar IV takes the city-building genre into the 21st century, with new gameplay and features, and a cutting edge 3D graphics engine developed specifically for the title.

'Eagle Eye Golf' (PS2) Announced

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 12:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aksys Games today announced its first game for the PS2, Eagle Eye Golf. Designed with the casual golf fan in mind, Eagle Eye Golf delivers a fun and fast game of links, yet deep enough to challenge even veteran video game golfers.

'Super Paper Mario' (NGC) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Paper Mario is Nintendo's latest 2-D/3-D sidescrolling platformer with Role-Playing elements. The newest chapter of the Paper Mario story isn’t just out of this world … it’s out of this dimension.

'Take Command: 2nd Manassas' - v2.51 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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. MadMinute Games has released a new patch bringing your English / German retail game to v2.51 and adding new commands, ability to change resolution, and the usual game tweaks and bug fixes.

'NeoGeo Battle Coliseum' (PS2) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Drawing characters from some of SNK’s biggest and well loved franchises, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum allows the use of the new 2–on–2 Tag Team battle system. This new system allows the player to switch characters during play and to perform ‘team’ attacks on their opponent.

'NBA Live 07' (ALL) - Features & Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pull off moves only the pros perform as you replicate the styles of your favorite NBA players. Elevate to the rim for an electrifying dunk and bring the crowd to its feet, or look to your superstars to shift momentum with the game on the line.

'Pro Cycling Manager 2006' - v1.0.0.3 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cyanide has released the first patch for its cycling title Pro Cycling Manager 2006. This v1.0.0.3 patch adds a db editor, fixes a few race & career mode issues, various other tweaks and optimizes multiplayer.

'Rule of Rose' (PS2) Gets Soundtrack CD

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus U.S.A. today announced a soundtrack CD for its action-horror game Rule of Rose. The soundtrack will be available at participating retailers, while supplies last, by pre-ordering Rule of Rose.

'Panzer Elite Action: Dunes of War' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PEA: Dunes of War is set during the battles of the African WW2 campaign, it’s about victory for both sides and your first duty is to ensure the survival of your comrades with victory as the ultimate goal. Jowood has released a demo for Zootfly's WW2 tank sim Panzer Elite Action: Dunes of War allowing you to try out one mission set in Tunesia.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Saints Row'

by Alicia on July 14, 2006 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

An evolution in open world gaming, Saints Row provides an unprecedented amount of freedom to experience the game as the player sees fit. The game, based in the fictional urban surroundings of Still Water, is action adventure with its core as a third-person shooter.

'Need for Speed Carbon' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 2:37 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.

'NASCAR 07' (PSP/PS2/Xbox) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With all-new speed blurring, realistic spark and smoke effects, and camera shakes, get your adrenaline pumping and experience the all-out drama and intensity of 190-mph racing with NASCAR 07.

Hardware Review - 'Zboard MERC Keyboard'

by Inexhist on July 14, 2006 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Zboard MERC Keyboard is a hybrid keyboard that features an integrated game pad powered by Zengine technology. MERC's innovative form and key profiles were engineered with the gamer in mind.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 1:44 a.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.

Xbox Review - 'Urban Chaos: Riot Response'

by Geson Hatchett on July 14, 2006 @ 1:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

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.

'Madden NFL 2007' (ALL) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, and then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs.

June Video Game Sales Up 25 %

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 12:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Contrary to what some analysts predicted, overall U.S. video game sales jumped 25 % in June to $844.5 million, mainly due to Nintendo NDS and THQ's Cars, while Microsoft's X360 shortages finally dissolved.

'Yakuza' (PS2) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 12:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yakuza is a thrilling, PS2 exclusive, action-adventure game created by producer Toshihiro Nagoshi and award-winning novelist Seishu Hase, taking players deep into the world of Japan's infamous underground organization.

'Treasure Pyramid' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Treasure Pyramid is a puzzle adventure game that will take you on an unforgettable journey through the undiscovered temples and long forgotten ruins of Egypt.

Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on July 14, 2006 @ 12:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News