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Various Game Trailers #876

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 9:31 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:

  • Half-Life 2: Episode Two - GamePlay Trailer (2)
  • Dark Messiah of Might and Magic - Kill Kevin #3 & #4
  • Tony Hawk's Project 8 [ALL] - Tricks Trailer


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

'NBA Street 4' (PS3/X360) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 7:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Street series expands on the fast-paced and larger-than-life 3-on-3 basketball gameplay, creating a hyper-real world that merges legendary courts with the hometown courts of your favorite NBA stars into one seamless city of streetball moments. Earn a name for yourself and garner respect as you progress along your hometown journey and become a legend.

'Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 7:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wolverine Studios announced the first in its upcoming line of professional and collegiate sports management simulations, Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball, follow up to the acclaimed pro basketball simulation, Total Pro Basketball 2005 and will mark developer Gary Gorski's third version of a pro basketball sim.

'God of War II' (PS2) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 5:08 p.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.

Emergent Integrates In-Game Ads Into GameBryo Engine

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Double Fusion and Emergent Game Technologies have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to integrate Double Fusion's in-game advertising technology as an inline feature of Emergent's Gamebryo Element game engine and toolkit.

'Fight Night Round 3' (PS3) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 4:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fight Night Round 3 will be released for the PS3, and will launch this holiday season with exclusive gameplay features. Here are the first sweaty screens ...

'Killzone: Liberation' (PSP) Additional Features Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 3:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guerrila announced some of the extra features that will make Killzone: Liberation the game fans have been crying out for, including innovative interaction online and more downloadable content

'Hellgate: London' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey' Gets Re-released

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

On the heels of the release of Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, Aspyr Media is re-releasing for the series’ fans and newcomers Funcom’s original 2000 PC adventure game, The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made with more than 70 speaking characters and over 50 hours of gameplay.

'World War II: Tank Combat' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

It is 1942. You take over the command of the Allied forces, the Soviet army or the Germans. Participate in stunning battles forming precisely planned and risky missions. Choose one of the campaigns: lead the Allies in North Africa, the Germans in Leningrad or the Soviets in the eastern part of Pomerania in Poland.

'Hyperball Racing' - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hyperball Racing is a combat racing game set in a fantasy world with legends based on a place we know as earth, featuring several race modes: tutorials, championship, time trial and quick race, various locations, as well as multiplayer support.

'Fallen Earth' Integrates VoIP Technology

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 1:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Icarus Studios and Vivox, Inc. announced today that Icarus’ MMOG Fallen Earth will include on-demand, in-game voice communication as the result of a technology integration agreement between the two companies.

'Formula One 06' (PS2/PSP/PS3) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fasten your seatbelt and be prepared for the race of your life as Formula One 06 brings players a brand new gaming experience, allowing you to get closer to the sport than ever before, and take part in the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship and truly interact with the sport.

'World of Warcraft' Summer Movie Contest Deadline Approaches

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Xfire and Blizzard remind gamers that the submission deadline for the largest machinima contest featuring Blizzard’s online game World of Warcraft is approaching fast, September 12.

'NHL 2K7' (ALL) Gets New Features - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Sports announced today a multitude of new features in NHL 2K7, as well as franchise favorites, boasting a brand-new Rivalry System and the most robust online capabilities.

'Immortal Destiny' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Neogence Studios today announced that early development of its first MMORPG, Immortal Destiny, has begun.

'Company of Heroes' - Official Demo Available NOW

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

In Company of Heroes gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic, and completely destructible, battlefield ever seen in a game. This demo includes 4 tutorials and a few missions.

'Caesar IV' - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 10:35 a.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.

'Faces of War' - Multiplayer Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In each mission of Faces of War, players will be leading a squad of 6 soldiers in a full 3D environment. Through the decisive European battles of World War II, they will be in command of Allied, Soviet and German troops.

'Family Guy' (PS2) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Family Guy will feature the offbeat humour of the show's writers in an action/adventure game focusing on the lovable oaf Peter Griffin, his world domination-obsessed son Stewie and their talking, martini-drinking dog, Brian. Throughout the game, these popular characters wreak havoc in many of the same locations depicted in the animated series.

'Battlefield 2' - v1.4 Patch & Servers Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 8:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After a few beta rounds, EA has now released the final v1.4 patch, and Win32/Linux servers, for Battlefield 2, adding the new Road to Jalalabad map, No Vehicles mode, vehicle drop modified, and various other tweaks.

'Rail Simulator' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rail Simulator will offer the opportunity for players to take charge of steam, diesel and electric trains on real routes in the UK and Germany. Challenging and fun gameplay will even enable players to design their own ideal journey routes.

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 6:03 a.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:

'Forza Motorsport 2' (X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 5:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and customization options, Forza Motorsport 2 improves on the unprecedented features gamers enjoyed in its debut installment.

'Ship Simulator 2006' - German v1.3 Patch Available NOW

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

Ship Simulator 2006 puts you at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea, where they will need to perform a multitude of tasks. This update brings your German retail game to v1.3 and adds the NY harbor, new AI ships, helicopters and airplanes, new static vessels and much, much more.

'Battlefield 2142' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fight an all-out war for survival in the year 2142. In Battlefield 2142, players choose to fight for one of two military superpowers - the European Union or the newly formed Pan Asian Coalition -in an epic battle for survival.

'Saint Seiya: The Hades' (PS2) - Facts & Features

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Saint Seiya: The Hades takes the Saint Seiya video game experience to the next level boasting a story from the most widely acclaimed chapter of the saga plus an overdose of innovative features and stunning enhancements designed to bring players closer than ever to the universe of mind-blowing 3D Cosmo battles.

'Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2' (PS2/Wii) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combining action, fighting and light RPG elements, Budokai Tenkaichi 2 will send players into a rich story mode that spans the entire Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Dragon Ball GT series.

'Combat Wings: Battle of Britain' Announced - 18 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

August 1940. Ascend in the air as a British pilot and defend your homeland against the German invasion! The biggest air battle is in full swing. Your companions and you are the last defensive bastion on the Nazis' route to conquer Europe.

'FIFA 07' (ALL) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA 07 delivers complete authenticity with licenses for all the world’s top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division, and 26 others from over 20 nations. This year, you have the power to shape your club’s destiny in the Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents.

'Alive' (PS3/X360) Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In an interview with the Herald Tribune, Ubisoft's Yves Guillemot revealed Alive, a disaster survival title reminiscent of the 1993 plane crash movie. Alive will feature characters who rely on their instincts and each other to endure after an earthquake. "It's more oriented toward drama, more life in characters, more depth," he said, adding, "It's still about surviving, but you can't resolve things by shooting only."

'Bully' (PS2) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:55 a.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.

GameCube Review - 'Barnyard'

by Andrew Hayward on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

The Barnyard video game depicts what life is like for animals once the farmer is away. Players will be able to interact with all of their favorite characters from the movie while trying to prove they have what it takes to be the biggest party animal of them all.

Atari Appoints New President and CEO

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari announced today the appointment of David Pierce as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mr. Pierce is assuming the responsibilities of CEO previously held by Bruno Bonnell.

PS2 Preview - 'Samurai Warriors 2'

by David Brothers on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Samurai Warriors 2 will feature several changes compared to the original. You will be able to select from 20 characters each offering different ways of fighting, no load times when the action changes from interior to exterior battles, and new combo configurations and better special attacks.

'Rayman Raving Rabbids' (GBA/NDS/PS2/Wii/PC) Gets Dated - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced today RRR will be released this holiday season. When the world of Rayman is threatened by a devastating invasion of crazed, out-of-control bunnies Rayman must rise up against his furry foes to foil their wicked plans.

'Freaks! Slammin' Traffic' (Xbox/PC) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Freaks! Slammin’ traffic introduces a fresh game-play, mixing race and hand-to-hand combat. Your driving skills alone may get you to the lead… but be sure that your opponents will try everything to eject you from the road!