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Various Game Trailers #1003

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:53 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:

  • Supreme Commander - Trailer #9
  • Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 [ALL] - Dev Diary Trailer #2
  • Motorstorm [PS3] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #2
  • Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings [NDS] - Trailer
  • Virtua Tennis 3 [ALL] - Pin Crusher Trailer
  • Maelstrom - Direct Control Trailer


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

'.hack//G.U. Vol.2: Reminisce' (PS2) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Taking place after the original, .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce has players returning to the fictitious Massive Multiplayer Online setting called The World to continue Haseo's journey as he and his friends look to escape from what has become a digital trap.

'TOCA Race Driver 3 Challenge' (PSP) Downloadable Demo

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

TOCA Race Driver 3 Challenge is the PSP exclusive edition in the legendary racing series and hits the streets next Friday, February 16th. However, PSP players can take to the game’s circuits today in a trio of skill tests driving the Ultima GTR, Opel Vectra GTS V8 and the classic Mercedes Benz W196.

'Archon' Remake in the Works

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Myriad Interactive announced the signing with Free Fall Games of Archon, the title that made its first appearance in 1983 on the Atari 8-bit computer, but was then ported to classic consoles such as the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and even the NES. The game proved popular with its cunning mix of strategic gameplay and intense action sequences.

'Power of Destruction' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Power of Destruction is an amusing 'old style' FPS, like 'Operation Wolf', made with an advanced 3D technology and a well-groomed gameplay.

Columbia Pictures Wants to Acquire 'Metal Gear Solid' Movie License

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 6:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Columbia Pictures is in negotiations to acquire the rights to adapt the best-selling video game "Metal Gear Solid." The studio plans to turn the PlayStation game series from Konami into a character-driven futuristic spy thriller. The game centers on Solid Snake, a Special Forces operative called out of retirement for one last mission. With terrorists threatening a nuclear facility in Alaska, Snake must penetrate their defenses and neutralize the threat.

Atari Signs 'ArmA: Combat Operations' - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 3:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Atari announced it has signed ArmA, a first person tactical military shooter with large elements of realism and simulation, for North American distribution. This game features a blend of large-scale military conflict spread over large areas alongside the more closed quarters battle.

'Manhunt 2' (PSP/PS2/Wii) Already Under Fire

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 2:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this week Rockstar announced Manhunt 2, sequel to its controversial, and brutal action game where you play James Earl Cash, a convicted killer on death row, set free and hunted down as a sport for the masses to enjoy. Rockstar was taken to court in 2004 over a murder case in the UK, claiming the game influenced the killer, but eventually absolved by the court. Now the victim's parents are outraged over the decision to make a sequel, calling it "an insult" to their son's memory, and others are "astonished" by the announcement.

'Tronji' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Tronji involves two co-existing ‘worlds’: the Tronji world and the real world, engaging and captivate pre-teens as they immerse themselves in the problem solving and detecting activities of the Tronji world, whilst watching real children solve the comical dilemmas presented in each episode.

'Eureka Seven Vol. 2: The New Vision' (PS2) - 13 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring an exciting mix of intense mecha combat, hand to hand combat, and aerial board racing, Eureka Seven: Vol. 2 is the second installment of the flying aerial combat series and serves as a prequel to the popular animated show, currently airing.

'Carol Vorderman’s Sudoku' (ALL) Coming to North America - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Let the ultimate Sudoku expert, Carol Vorderman, show you how to play and conquer the number game phenomenon sweeping the world. With over 1 million puzzle boards to choose from, experience countless hours and hours of fun.

Friday February 9, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 12:42 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:

  • The Sims Stories (PC)


  • We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Chili Con Carnage' (PSP) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 12:40 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.

'Major League Baseball 2K7' (ALL) Demos Coming

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MLB 2K7 returns for the latest season, offering improved player models and animations, as well as new gameplay features and of course updated rosters. MLB 2K7 Producer Ben Brinkman revealed demos for the PS3 and X360 versions are forthcoming, although whether these will be downloadable or covermounted was not specified.

'Def Jam: Icon' (PS3/X360) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:02 a.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.

'Shoot Out' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 7:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Conspiracy Entertainment has signed a licensing/development agreement with Hyper-Devbox of Japan to develop its first Wii title Shoot Out, a futuristic 3-D mech shooting game that pits freedom fighters against alien robot machines in a fight for control of Earth.

'Runaway 2: the Dream of the Turtle' Demo Available NOW

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

Runaway: the Dream of the Turtle is an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style. This demo introduces the 4th chapter of the game, puzzles have been reworked, the solution of the main enigma is completely different, and new dialogs have been recorded especially for this demo.

'Bullet Witch' (X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 7:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bullet Witch is an action adventure taking place in the exceedingly bleak near future of 2013. Civilization is on the brink of extinction after demons begin appearing on the earth, and the player wades into the fray as a witch named Alicia.

'SimCity DS' (NDS) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on SimCity 3000, SimCity DS features stylus-based controls, mini games and three modes of play.

'Battlestar Galactica' (X360/PC) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 6:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Battlestar Galactica will feature both single- and multi-player modes and allow the player to take part in intense space battles as a pilot for either the humans or Cylon forces. Legendary ships from the television show will be featured as well as missions based on favorite episodes. Coming to PC and the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade.

'Medal of Honor Vanguard' (PS2/Wii) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 6:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Medal of Honor Vanguard you reprise the role of Frank Keegan, Corporal of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in behind enemy lines missions throughout Europe, epic battles that turned America’s first paratroopers into heroes of WWII.

'The Godfather' (PS3/Wii) - 33 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 3:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Godfather The Don's Edition (PS3) includes The Corleone Expansion Pack with new gameplay and missions while The Godfather Blackhand Edition (Wii) gives an enhanced combat experience with Wiimotion-based Blackhand Control.

'God of War' (PS2) Coming to PSP?

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 3:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to Spanish website Meristation it is not a matter if, but rather when. According to an inside source, developer Ready at Dawn, known for Daxter, is working on a PSP spinoff, indicating this might not be just a port, but an all new title, for Sony Santa Monica's original God of War. No further details were provided, so hopefully there will be an official announcement soon ...

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' - 6 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 3:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you are to oppose smart & dangerous enemies, a large set of diverse weaponry, possibility to control machinery, detailed and interactive game world, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, and multiplayer with numerous modes.

'Gears of War' (X360) Cleans Out 2007 AIAS Awards

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 2:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The current Last Vegas D.I.C.E. summit is not only about speeches and announcements, but also awards. Last night's Annual Interactive Achievement Awards was, once again, an overwhelming success for Microsoft and Epic as Gears of War won no less than eight awards, with "Game of the Year" being one of them.

'BioShock' (X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 2:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

BioShock is 2K Games' hybrid first-person shooter, in the works over at System Shock 2 developers Irrational Games, combining elements of sci-fi and role-playing genres.

Wii Preview - 'Dewy's Adventure'

by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 2:33 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Dewy's Adventure is an action title that lets players use the Wii Remote to control the elements and manipulate the terrain of the game world as they help a small droplet of water save its home world from a mysterious dark force.

Join the 'Fury' Alpha Test

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 2:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Fury is the ultimate competitive online RPG, taking the best elements of an MMO and blending them with the best elements of an FPS. Based on the successful testing done by the alpha team Auran's looking to significantly increase the number of players involved. If you’re interested in helping to shape and improve Fury, please visit the Fury Tester Signup

'Infernal' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:45 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.

Hardware Review - 'Nyko Frontman Wireless Guitar Controller'

by Andrew Hayward on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:41 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Rock out as hard as you want with no cords or restrictions with Nyko's FrontMan Wireless Guitar Controller for Playstation 2. The FrontMan is fully compatible with Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero II. Featuring wireless technology for cordless play, the FrontMan provides 25 feet of freedom.

'Super Rub-O-Dub' (PS3) Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Remember the, by now, infamous PS3 tech demo Sony showed during its pre-E3 2005 briefing with all the ducks in the bath tub? Well, according to this Gamespy interview with Sony Worldwide Studios president Phil Harrison, the demo has turned into a mini-game Super Rub-O-Dub, soon to be available from the PS3's Playstation Store, uniquely playable using the Sixaxis wireless controller, navigating your rubber duck through some sort of obstacle course.

'Close Combat: Cross of Iron' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Close Combat: Cross of Iron brings back the venerable Close Combat system in intense new epic battles of the Eastern Front, you can take command of German or Soviet Battle Groups during WWII and you face the strength of the enemy war machine.

'Metal Gear Solid' And 'Everquest' Coming to the Big Screen

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 12:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

More interesting news coming from the DICE summit currently being held in Las Vegas. While not providing any detailed information, Gamespot managed to get a hold of Sony Pictures Entertainment Vice Chairman Yair Landau, who revealed that SPE is currently working on a Metal Gear Solid action picture, a rumor started by Studio Kojima during last year's E3. Landau also mentioned that they are working with one of his favorite producers on an idea for an EverQuest movie, but declined to give a name.