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Various Game Trailers #835

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 11:59 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:

  • Portal [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer
  • Dead Rising [X360] - Trailer
  • Painkiller: Hell Wars [Xbox] - Trailerpack #3
  • Mario Hoops 3-on-3 [NDS] - Trailer
  • Virtua Fighter 5 [PS3] - Trailer (5)


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

PlayStation 3 Goes into Full Production

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 10:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Asustek Computer announced it will deliver PS3 game consoles to Sony this month as the Japanese firm gets ready to step up productions to meet demand for the 2006 holiday season. The first shipment is for 4 million units, with a target of 200,000 units per month thereafter. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co will pitch in shortly and will soon begin making PS3 units for Sony as well.

'Battle of Britain 2: Wings of Victory' - v2.04 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battle of Britain II: Wings of Victory recreates the fierce and famous air battles southern England in 1940, allowing the player to either act as the supreme commander of either side, or simply click "fly" and let your generals manage the war below. This update brings your retail game to v2.04 and improves AI, adds new graphical features, and improves audio quality.

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

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 5:30 p.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 an updated mod tools SDK, so you can now make, or modify, scenarios.

'Strawberry Shortcake Dance Dance Revolution' Announced

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 5:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majesco and Konami today announced Strawberry Shortcake Dance Dance Revolution. This Plug'N'Play product combines the high-energy dance gameplay of Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) with Strawberry Shortcake characters and music, and plug right into your TV.

Tuesday July 18, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 5:06 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:

'Sabotage' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 4:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in World War 2, Sabotage is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles. Meet Violette Summer...

Ubisoft Director Resigns

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft's board of directors announced today that Mr. Marc Fiorentino has been elected to serve as director, replacing Ms. Yvette Guillemot who had held the position since 1996 but recently resigned.

'AFL Premiership 2006' (PS2) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Experience all the action of the AFL from the comfort of your living room. AFL Premiership 2006 is the only official game of the AFL featuring all the teams, players, venues and competitions of the 2006 season and is back.

Aspyr Signs 'Bad Day L.A.' (Xbox/PC)

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aspyr announced today that it has signed Bad Day L.A., a third-person action/adventure game with a tongue-in-cheek comedic twist. Set in modern day Los Angeles, Bad Day L.A. combines a fantastical art style, groundbreaking collaborative gameplay elements and a heavy dose of dark satire to create a truly unforgettable experience.

'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic' - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.

Clive Barker's 'Jericho' (PS3/X360/PC) Revealed

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 11:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

That Clive Barker was working on a new game wasn't much of a secret, but the Hollywood Reporter has the first details. You are part of a special forces squad trained in conventional warfare and arcane arts to save humanity. Jericho is an North African city wherein lurks evil incarnate and you are on a perilous quest to reach the innermost chamber where you encounter imprisoned soldiers, World War I infantrymen, Crusaders, going further back in time as you move along. To be published by Codemasters, schedule for late 2007.

'Dawnspire: Prelude' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dawnspire: Prelude is 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.

'SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm' Announced

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

JoWooD today announced the first expansion for its action/rpg sequel, SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm, offering more of the original’s entertaining and seamless blend of RTS and RPG gameplay. The expansion pack will be released in Winter 2006.

'Neverwinter Nights 2' Gets Delayed

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari made the following comment on the changed release date: "Given the sheer size and scope of Neverwinter Nights 2 and its 50 to 60-hour single player campaign, it was decided to move the global release date of Neverwinter Nights 2 out a month to late October. This extra time is invaluable as it allows fine tuning and polishing of both the single and multiplayer experiences to ultimately deliver a game that exceeds the tremendous expectations of the Neverwinter Nights fanbase."

'SiN Episode 1: Emergence' Upcoming Patch Details

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ritual today revealed it is working on a new patch for its recently released SiN Episodes: Emergence, scheduled for later this week. Apart from the usual crash and bug fixes, the new update will also make some multiplayer adjustments, but most importantly add 3 all-new Arena maps.

'Lumines II' (PSP) Soundtrack Unveiled - Screens

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Lumines II you control squares made of four smaller block pieces that are dropped into the playing field one at a time to form same-color squares. Unmatched blocks pile up, and the game ends when the pile gets to the top of the playing screen.

'Turok' (PS3/X360) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turok is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Players take on the role of Joseph Turok, a former Black Ops commando, now part of an elite Special Forces squad on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically-altered planet.

'Guild Wars Nightfall' Announced

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ArenaNet and NCsoft announce today the title of the next game in the franchise, Guild Wars Nightfall, which has already entered the beta testing stage and Guild Wars players worldwide are invited to participate in an exclusive, first-look player-versus-player (PvP) event, July 28 – July 31, 2006.

'Universal Combat: Special Edition' Goes Gold - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

UCSE includes new and improved technologies from all previous Battlecruiser / Universal Combat titles as well as various other enhancements and content. This massive demo features eight Instant Action scenarios, as well as a small upgrade file in case you have the previous UCaWa game.

THQ Forms New Internal Development Studio Incinerator Games

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ today announced the formation of its new California based development team, Incinerator Games, comprised of veterans of the Twisted Metal, NFL GameDay and MLB 2006: The Show projects from Sony's 989 studios, as well as the Midnight Club franchise from Rockstar.

New 'NHL2k7' (PS2/Xbox/PS3/X360) Features Revealed

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL 2K7 introduces a completely new skating engine to give users the true on-ice movement of an NHL game. Additionally, Pro Control receives new enhancements to both offensive and defensive controls, giving hockey fans thrilling new ways to attack and defend on the ice. Read more for details ...

'Hard Truck Apocalypse: Rise of Clans' - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Become part of one of these clans in the apocalyptic world of the first official add-on of Hard Truck Apocalypse. This standalone add-on brings what media & consumers were demanding… Multiplayer mode!! Play over Internet or in a local network with many friends in savage truck battles in this futuristic like Mad Max world.

Frogster Interactive Signs 'Fallen Lords: Condemnation'

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

German publisher Frogster Interactive announced today that it has signed Novarama's 3D fighting adventure Fallen Lords: Condemnation, scheduled for September 2006. Set in the Afterworld, a kingdom of endless war as the Forces of Light, the Forces of Darkness and the Souls of the Purgatory battle for the precarious balance of the world.

'Undercover:­ Operation Wintersun' - Meet Ann Taylor

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 4:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Undercover is an adventure game set during the Second World War, in the heart of war-torn Europe. The tantalizing story revolves around a horrible What-If scenario, tackling myths and undiscovered secrets and gives all new insights into the terrifying machinations of this era.

'God of War II' (PS2) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

God of War II is a groundbreaking, PS2 exclusive combat action-adventure videogame based on Greek mythology, where you will get reacquainted with the vicious ex-Spartan warrior Kratos and embark on the continuing epic odyssey.

'Pirates of the Caribbean Online' Developer Interview

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under Interviews

In Pirates of the Caribbean Online you embark on quests for adventure and treasure in an effort to become the Caribbean’s most legendary pirate. Along the way they learn skills and tactics from the notorious Jack Sparrow, helping them forge alliances, hunt for buried treasure, battle evil undead forces and face off against known enemies from the movies. VR Studio's VP Mike Goslin answers some savvy questions ...

'Tomb Raider Legend' (ALL) And 'Hitman Blood Money' (ALL) Sell Millions

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCi announced today that since its launch in April 2006 Tomb Raider Legend has sold over 2.9 million units on all formats, while Hitman Blood Money, launched in May 2006, so far has sold over 1.5 million units. Total Overdose, Conflict Global Storm, Commandos Strike Force, Rogue Trooper and Urban Chaos are all selling well, so SCi is confident of achieving the recently upgraded market expectations of a trading profit of approximately £25 million for the year ended 30th June 2006.

'Sonic The Hedgehog' (PS3/X360) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sonic The Hedgehog melds top-tier animation production values with next generation art, physics and game design to create the most intense, high velocity Sonic adventure yet! Featuring interactive 3D environments, a large cast of new and returning characters, and a blistering sense of speed.

GBA Review - 'X-Men: The Official Game'

by Erik "NekoIncardine" Ottosen on July 18, 2006 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

X-Men: The Official Game ties in with the upcoming movie X-Men: The Last Stand and provides the backstory. The new X-Men game, written by screenwriter Zak Penn and comic book writer Chris Claremont, lets you play as either Wolverine, Nightcrawler, or Iceman.

'Gary Grigsby's World At War: A World Divided' Announced

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 1:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Matrix Games and 2by3 Games today announced Gary Grigsby's World At War: A World Divided, adding a host of new features, such as including spies, neutral country diplomacy, variable political events, unit experience and scenarios that occur after the war as well as starting earlier than the original.

'Shenmue Online' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 1:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shenmue Online is a PC MMO Action Role-Playing Game (RPG) based on the Dreamcast Shenmue franchise. SEGA has reached an alliance agreement with JC Entertainment Corp. in Korea to co-develop and co-publish Shenmue Online.

Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 1:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

X360 Review - 'MotoGP '06: Ultimate Racing Technology'

by Matt Schlosberg on July 18, 2006 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

MotoGP '06 on Xbox 360 takes all the traditions of its three Xbox predecessors and re-launches the franchise on next gen. Visual effects surpassing anything seen before on any race game regardless of genre will be met with new tracks, bike models, refined handling and Live functionality making this a truly fresh and aspirational title even for fans of the series.