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Various Game Trailers #1001

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 9:55 p.m. PST | 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:

  • Call of Duty: Roads to Victory [PSP] - Trailer
  • Def Jam: Icon [PS3/X360] - DJ Controls Defense Trailer
  • Ghost Rider [GBA/PSP/PS2/Xbox] - Trailer
  • Maelstrom - Terraforming Trailer
  • Manhunt 2 [PSP/PS2/Wii] - Teaser Trailer


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

'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' (PS3) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 7:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Naughty Dog's Environment Lead artist Rob Adams, confirmed recent rumors that Naughty Dogs' upcoming PS3 title is indeed called Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.

CryENGINE2 Making Appearance At GDC

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 6:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Crytek will be demonstrating the capabilities of their new CryENGINE2 game middleware, powering EA's Crysis, to the public as well as potential future licencees at GDC 2007. Professional developers and modders will be able to get a first hand look at the tools and editors used by Crytek’s own specialists to create their highly anticipated PC game.

'Full Auto 2: Battlelines' (PSP) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 6:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments.

PS3 and X360 Competing With TVs, PCs and Music Players

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 6:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A new report from Research and Markets reveals that although the video games sector is growing aggressively, competitive advantage is changing rapidly as Sony and Microsoft are in a market share war, vying to control the living room. Both the PS3 and X360 are capable of competing with mp3 players, television makers, and PCs, in addition to being a video games player.

'God of War II' (PS2) - 11 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

God of War II is a combat action-adventure game based on Greek mythology. Get reacquainted with the vicious ex-Spartan warrior Kratos who, armed with all-new brutal combat moves and magic, embarks a new epic odyssey.

'German Street Racing' - Win2K Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

German Street Racing is a street racing game spread out over 5 of the biggest German cities. Select your favorite German car, tune it, race against AI or take it online, but most of all, keep an eye on the condition of your ride! This update makes the game compatible with Win2K.

'Def Jam: Icon' (X360) Demo Coming to Xbox Live Tomorrow

by Judy on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 3:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Def Jam: Icon infuses hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming. EA plans to release a demo on Thursday, Feb. 8, showcasinge the gas station level and 2 hip-hop celebrity fighters, Big Boi and T.I., as well as their respective hit songs, "Kryptonite" and "Top Back."

'Dungeon Runners' - 5 New Screens

by Judy on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dungeon Runners is a fast-paced action/RPG experience where you take on the role of a brave hero and explore dangerous dungeons, battle ferocious monsters, and discover unique items! Your hero can adventure alone or team with a party to hunt terrible monsters and reap fantastic rewards.

'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories' (PS2) Gets Release Date

by Judy on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 3:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rockstar Games today announced that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories for the PlayStation 2 will be available in North America on March 6, 2007, and in Europe on March 9, 2007. It will give PS2 owners a big-screen experience of the same storyline and missions as the PSP version, which was released in October 2006.

'Mythos' Enters Public Testing Phase - 12 New Screens

by Judy on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 3:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Alpha testing for the upcoming online role-playing game, Mythos, began today with a group of 150, consisting of employees and a select group of outside contacts. This coincides with the launch of the official Mythos website, where gamers can sign up to possibly be included in future beta testing.

Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Judy on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | 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:

'Chili Con Carnage' (PSP) - 11 New Screens

by Judy on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 1:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Go loco in the seedy underworld of Los Toros as Ramiro Cruz, avenging the assassination of his father by creating maximum carnage in the inner circles of the local kingpin Cesar Morales' drug cartel.

'The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles' (X360/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Judy on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 12:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Shivering Isles features more than 30 hours of new gameplay and allows you to explore an entirely new plane of Oblivion — the realm of Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness. In Shivering Isles, you can continue playing with your existing save game/character, or create an all-new character just to explore the new content.

'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' (PS3) - 6 New Screens

by Judy on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for PS3 will include the Knights of the Nine addon, featuring an all-new faction and quests for noble characters and answers many of the questions surrounding the Ayleid ruins found throughout Oblivion.

'Runaway 2: the Dream of the Turtle' Demo Coming Friday

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 10:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pendulo Studios is working on a follow-up to last year's hit title Runaway: A Road Adventure, an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style. Check back Friday morning if you want to sample CDV's upcoming adventure Runaway 2: the Dream of the Turtle, allowing you to check out the Alaska level.

NCsoft Profit Drops by Nearly Half

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft reported earning results for 2006, revealing that sales came to $361 million, with an operating profit of $46.1 million. Compared to the previous year, sales maintained a similar level while operating income and pre-tax profit decreased 44% and 41%, respectively. The company saw its net profit drop 43% year to year, mainly due to investment.

'Dreamlords' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dreamlords combines the accessibility of a web game with RPG character development, RTS battles and long term tactical strategy in a never before seen gaming experience.

'Nancy Drew and The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Majesco announced that the world's most recognizable teen sleuth unravels an interactive mystery in Nancy Drew and The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park, letting fans become the teen detective in a Touch Screen based adventure.

'The Sims Stories' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA announced today that The Sims is launching a new line of games, The Sims Stories. These laptop-friendly games will feature engaging characters and easy-to-play storylines that are sure to entertain both the novice and experienced player.

'Half-Life 2: The Black Box' and 'Half-Life 2: The Orange Box' (ALL) Delayed

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 8:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Black Box PC edition includes Half-Life 2: Ep. Two, Portal and Team Fortress 2, while the Orange Box will ship for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, includes all the content of The Black Box, plus the original Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode One.

GameTap Signs 'Galactic Command: Echo Squad'

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 6:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GameTap announced it has signed Galactic Command: Echo Squad, a fast-paced episodic space shooter set in an expansive galaxy. With an evolving story line that is constantly changing, no two playing sessions are ever the same.

'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2' (ALL) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic.

'Jade Empire: Special Edition' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover.

'The Chronicles of Spellborn' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 5:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Khaeon Games, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, Spellborn uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.

Wii Preview - 'Kororinpa'

by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 5:04 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Prepare to rock and roll as your brain does a loop the loop with Kororinpa, the ultimate Wii puzzle game! Tilting the Wiimote with poise and precision, players must seek to navigate their favourite cute and quirky balls, each with their own look and varying benefits, through complex 3D mazes.

'Infernal' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Infernal is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.

'Virtua Fighter 5' (PS3/X360) Developer Diary #2

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments. AM2's Murayama continues to tell us more about the Quest Mode.

'Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection' Coming to North American PlayStation Store

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Currently only available in Japan, Namco Bandai Games America announced that Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, will be available later this month to North American gamers as an exclusive download from the PlayStation Store.

'Sonic and The Secret Rings' (Wii) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sonic and The Secret Rings stars the Blue dude with the ‘tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog in '91. This intense and exciting action game combines high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!

Jason Hall Leaves WBIE for HDFilms, Replaced by Monolith CEO

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group President Kevin Tsujihara announced that Samantha Ryan has been named Senior VP, Development & Production, replacing Jason Hall, who goes back to his creative/development roots with HDFilms, securing a first-look development deal for videogames and feature films.

'Silverfall' Goes Gold in Germany - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silverfall is a fantasy-style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline, featuring large free-roaming environments, 4 customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single- and multiplayer (co-op and PvP), ragdoll effects, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders.

D3Publisher Signs 'Ben 10' (ALL) License

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

What kid wouldn’t want to be Ben Tennyson – a boy who can turn into hundreds of different alien heroes? Soon they can. Cartoon Network has awarded D3Publisher of America the gaming rights to the hit action-adventure series Ben 10.

'Mass Effect' (X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 3:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.

'Boxing Manager' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In the Boxing Manager the player follows in the footsteps of legendary boxing promoters, as he walks the long and winding road to the top of the business. Starting out with a small stable and two unknown talents, he will be able to train and manage up to 30 fighters later in the game.

NDS Review - 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy'

by Katarani on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is a side-scrolling action/adventure game that puts players in the role of Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist on a quest to defeat the evil Homunculi and acquire the fabled Philosopher's Stone.

'Get a Life Show' - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Get a Life Show is a game that represents the hottest TV Show of the season. The player gets inside a reality show in which the entrants have to compete like they never have before. The winner will be the best in managing an balanced lifestyle with success and charisma.

'Uncommon Valor' - v2.50 Update Patch Available Now

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Uncommon Valor is a new operational game covering the campaigns for New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland and the Solomon chain from May 1942 to the end of Dec. 1943. This v2.50 patch fixes an issue with random disappearing aircraft and adds two brand new interface features.

'The Apprentice: Los Angeles' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 2:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Legacy Interactive announced that it is developing a new game based on the hit television show. The Apprentice: Los Angeles game will immerse players in the high-stakes business world of The Apprentice, giving them the opportunity to compete in corporate America's toughest job interview.

Okami and Elder Scrolls IV Lead Game Developers Choice Awards Finalists

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 12:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Clover Studio and Capcom's Okami and Bethesda and 2K Games' The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead the nominees for the 7th annual Game Developers Choice Awards with four nominations each, including Best Game.