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'Shadowrun' (X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 9:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shadowrun is a team-based FPS set in a world where ancient magic blends with modern weapons and advanced technology to form a revolution in multiplayer FPS gaming.

Various Game Trailers #885

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:20 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 :

  • Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 [PS2/Wii]- Trailer #2
  • Caesar IV - Developer Diary Trailer #5
  • Import Tuner Challenge [X360] - Trailer #3
  • Pacific Storm - Japan Attack Trailer


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

'Reservoir Dogs' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The game gives you the opportunity to play through the events of the film - leading up to and following the break down of the heist - from the perspective of each character. You get to experience those parts of the movie that were only suggested, delve further into the world of Reservoir Dogs and find out what happened at the diamond store.

'Carnage' (PC/X360) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Carnage is an adrenaline fuelled driving and combat frenzy, a new global sport. In this Hugely Multiplayer Game (HMG) the world’s best combat drivers showcase their battle skills in vast arenas to earn fame and fortune by going the extra mile.

Wild Hare and 2WG Media Sign 'Aircraft Powerpack' Agreement

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wild Hare Entertainment and 2WG Media today announced a North American distribution agreement for its upcoming Aircraft Powerpack for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, Microsoft Flight Simulator 9 and Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3.

'History Channel: Civil War' (PS2/X360/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Immerse yourself in the intensity, carnage, and chaos of the war that divided a nation! Experience history brought to life in the first ever first-person action game based on the Civil War.

'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (PSP) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, is an all new title in the GTA series set in Vice City with new missions, story and gameplay.

'Space Empires V' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge, living, breathing galaxy. This demo features a tutorial, and is fully features, although restricted to 100 turns.

'Company of Heroes' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ has released the first patch for its 3D WWII RTS Company of Heroes. This v1.2 patch fixes connection problems, SLI performance, exploits, and various other issue and crashes (thanks Andy). Read more for details and download links ...

'Bully' (PS2) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.

'Prey' (X360/PC) Downloadable Content Will be Free

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A little while back 3D Realms revealed that, apart from the already released patch, it was also working on additional content, new multiplayer skins (play as Jen, Elhuit, etc), and some new multiplayer maps. While 3D Realms won't commit to a release date beyond the "when it's done," we were told today that both the PC and X360 content will be free of charge.

'Far Cry Instincts Predator' (X360) Gets Xbox Live Patch

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Far Cry Instincts Predator includes two games in one – all new Far Cry Instincts Predator content, as well as the original Far Cry Instincts. UbiSoft released the previously announced patch fixing various issues with the game, including online gameplay latency, balancing, and bug fixes.

'Glory Days 2 DS: Brotherhood of Men' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lexicon Entertainment announced today it has signed Glory Days 2 DS: Brotherhood of Men. Some of the best games have been devised on simple ideas and Glory Days 2 DS: Brotherhood of Men builds on this as two warring factions vie to become the supreme force.

'Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony' (PSP) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony is an all-new adventure, created from the ground up specifically for the handheld system. Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony features all-new playable characters and a freshly designed, non-linear, single player campaign as well as support for Ad Hoc co-operative and competitive multiplayer games.

'The Guild 2' - German v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Guild 2 will be a combination of unique sweeping role-play and a fascinating life-simulation, conjuring the medieval life anew on your PC. This v1.1 patch fixes various issues, bugs, but also adds a new map.

'Rainbow Six Vegas' (ALL) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six makes its next-generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned first-person shooter franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights.

'NBA 2K7' (ALL) Demo Available on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year's Shot Stick returns with more responsive controls and new mechanics to master. NBA 2K7 combines graphics, including new sweat technology details and animating hair, with a revamped post game, and hundreds of new shooting, passing, and dribbling animations. A 1Gig demo allowing you to play a game between Miami Heat and Dallas is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace.

'Thrillville' (PSP/PS2/Xbox) Feature Story #2 - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

LucasArts presents a series of feature stories about Thrillville. You can expect stories like the one that follow approximately once every month from now until the game's release on PS2, PSP and Xbox this November, each article further detailing certain aspects of the game.

'Delta Force Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre' (PS2) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sierra and NovaLogic today announced that they have entered a co-publishing agreement for the PS2 exclusive first-person shooter Delta Force Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre.

Nintendo Wii Launches in Europe on Dec 8 for 249 Euro

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo just announced at its conference in London that the Wii will launch in Europe on December 8, for 249 Euro. Europe will get the same bundle, console, one Wii remote, one Nunchuck, 5 Wii Sports titles as North America. At launch there will be approximately 15 - 20 titles such as Red Steel, Rayman, Need for Speed Carbon, Tony Hawk, Super Monkey Ball, with a price range from 49 - 59 Euros.

'Mage Knight Apocalypse' - 43 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mage Knight Apocalypse is an action RPG based on the collectible miniature game from WizKids Games. Designed with a unique character leveling system and an unprecedented focus on team play, Mage Knight Apocalypse allows up to five players to embark on a cooperative or competitive journey through a war-torn fantasy setting.

'Cannonball 8000' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Data Design Interactive announced that they have signed up the computer game rights to Cannonball 8000, a 72hr race across 5 countries, with Spearmint Rhinos lapdancing girls, champagne parties every night, and prizes for actions such as the Weird and Wonderful Award, Blingest M*ther F**ker Award, Style Award, Fuel Glugger Award, Determination Award, Hungaroring Circuit Award.

Nintendo Wii Launches in Australia on Dec 7 for $399.95

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo Wii will arrive in Australia on December 7th, and will retail for $399.95. The price includes one wireless Wii Remote controller, one Nunchuk controller and five different Wii Sports games on one disc, which anyone can play using simple movements, experienced or not.

'Warhammer: Mark of Chaos' - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is an RTS game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor.

'Codename: Panzers - Cold War' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced today that it has signed a Euro publishing agreement with 10Tacle for Storm Region's upcoming RTS title Codename: Panzers - Cold War. For the first time, the series leaves the World War II stage to take the story into Cold War East-West conflicts fought on fictitious battlefields.

'Joint Task Force' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Joint Task Force is a story of modern war where players match superior tactics and military technology against dangerous unconventional forces around the globe. Sierra has released the first patch, bringing your retail gamr to v1.1 and adds 2 new multiplayer maps, and fixes to random errors, improved mission load times, driver updates, and other updates.

Meet 'The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy' (ALL) Characters #2 - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy videogame will set 15 of the popular television show's characters against each other in a fighting/adventure game.

'Reservoir Dogs' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Gets North American Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The game gives you the opportunity to play through the events of the film - leading up to and following the break down of the heist - from the perspective of each character. Eidos announced that Reservoir Dogs will be available on shelves everywhere in North America on Oct. 24, 2006.

'Football Manager 2007' (PSP/X360/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Packed full with more than 100 new features, Football Manager 2007 is set for release on PC, and Xbox 360, while Football Manager Handheld on PSP completes the format line-up, with all platforms set for a Christmas 2006 release.

'Devil May Cry 4' (PS3) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who posseses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.

'Mercury Meltdown Remix' (PS2) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 2:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take control of a liquid Mercury ‘blob’, and avoid the various obstacles and hazards to reach the end goal. The Mercury blob itself now has 4 varying ‘states’ – Normal, Solid, Fast and Slow. These states allow for larger more complex levels, which in turn mean a greater challenge and more enjoyment.

'Flyboys Squadron' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Flyboys Squadron is a single player game combined with an MMOG that puts the player in the pilot seat of a Nieuport 17 biplane to participate in exciting World War I era missions inspired by the FLYBOYS movie. This MMOG demo allows you FREE access to online World War I flying with hundreds of other online game enthusiasts and aviators.

'TimeShift' (X360/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Saber Interactive's TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes. The game will leverage first-of-its-kind gameplay abilities and functionality, the latest graphics technology, and high production values to create a truly unique action game experience.

PSP Review - 'Bounty Hounds'

by Agustin on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Bounty Hounds is a third-person weapons-based action game for the PSP in which players utilize a massive selection of weapons and armor in order to fight more than 40 alien species across 40 expansive missions in a future gone awry.

Telltalle Want to Bring 'Sam & Max' to the Wii

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Telltale revealed that it would love to bring Sam & Max to the Wii. At the recent Penny Arcade Expo Telltale's CEO Dan Connor think it'd be a good fit and Designer Heather Logas proclaimed that the Wii controller would be for an adventure game. Problem is, Telltale needs the guys at Nintendo to agree. And with a company as big as Nintendo, getting noticed by the right people can be tricky, give them a hand and express your interest...

PC Review - 'The Ship'

by Lee Berlik on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 12:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

The Ship is a first person maritime gaming experience set aboard a fleet of 1930s steam liners. Originally a Half Life Mod, The Ship is now being crafted as a full single and multiplayer game in its own right by Edinburgh-based Outerlight.