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Various Game Trailers #1035

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 11:39 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:

  • Savage 2: A Tortured Soul - Trailer #5
  • Theme Park [NDS] - Trailer
  • Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific - Launch Trailer


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

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' (PS3/X360/PC) Testers Needed

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 9:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in the ultimate online strategic shooter. Featuring strategic team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime combat missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles.

'Alien Syndrome' (PSP/Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 8:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alien Syndrome is a fast-paced action-RPG set in a stunningly imaginative sci-fi universe, offering a dramatic and engaging single-player campaign, plus a hugely re-playable co-op multiplayer mode where up to 4 players can delve into the daring quest.

'MLB 07: The Show' (PS3) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 8:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MLB 07 The Show looks to continue its reign as the most valuable player in the category by incorporating an all-new feature set and innovative gameplay enhancements. Eventhough said in our recent interview that the PS3 was on track, it seems it has now been pushed back from its original April release date to May 2007.

'Sam & Max Ep. 5: Reality 2.0' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 8:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an internet crisis looming and a viral video game holding its players hostage, Sam & Max will need to slip into a new reality to set things right. But can the Freelance Police crack this virtual case in time to avoid worldwide system failure?

'Theatre of War' Gets Release Date

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 8:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Theatre of War depicts stunningly authentic battles of World War II between 1939-1945. Command hundreds of different unit types in 5 historically accurate campaigns (US, UK, Soviet, German, French and Polish). After many years of development, the end is near, as Battlefront announces Theatre of War will be available April 19, 2007.

'Legend of the Dragon' (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 8:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Legend of the Dragon is a 3rd person action game with RPG components, featuring fantastic martial arts movements from the TV series. As in the series, players will find Twelve Signs of the Ancient Chinese Zodiac, each with its own temple, and each temple with its own guardian.

'Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2' (NDS) Revealed

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest Famitsu issue brings more news of new titles as it seems ChunSoft is working on a sequel to last year's Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, albeit in a slight altered format. Once again two versions are planned, but this time probably both on NDS, with an all-new story, more Pokemon dungeon crawling, and of course supporting Wi-Fi co-op/multiplayer. No further details or tentative release date were revealed ...

'After Burner: Black Falcon' (PSP) - 8 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After Burner: Black Falcon is the first arcade-style flight combat title for the PSP, combining intensive air combat with explosive gameplay, whilst allowing players to relive the experience of the classic After Burner arcade game.

Microsoft Interested in Buying Take-Two ?

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 1:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yesterday Take-Two revealed it was postponing the previously scheduled annual shareholders meeting to explore its options, one being a possible sale of the entire company. Today word has reached us through the grapevine by means of an inside source at Rockstar Vancouver, that "the buzz" in the hallways is that Microsoft might have put in a bid or expressed interest in purchasing the ailing publisher/developer. While this is a mere rumor, albeit from a reliable source, it is to be taken with a grain of salt. Just imagine the ramifications....

UPDATE: As rumors go, debunked by MGS' Vice President Shane Kim...

'Warmonger - Operation: Downtown Destruction' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 1:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NetDevil's Warmonger - Operation: Downtown Destruction is an apocalyptic FPS, built around the AGEIA PhysX processor, enabling unique, piece-by-piece destruction system and is designed to deliver stunning fluid and cloth-based effects unlike anything seen before.

'Gears of War' (X360) Coming to the Movies

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After a failed attempt to get the Halo picture off the ground with Peter Jackson as the executive producer, Microsoft has been shopping around the Gears of War franchise to movie studios, and it seems New Line Cinema has managed to reel it in. Stuart Beattie, known for Collateral and Derailed, will be writing, and it will be produced by Temple Hill's Marty Bowen/Wyck Godfrey. Gears of War is an action game where hero Marcus Fenix is rescued from prison by a small group of elite soldiers to save planet Sera from an invasion of aliens known as the Locust.

Tuesday March 20, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 12:16 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:

'Enemy Engaged 2' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enemy Engaged 2, sequel to the chopper classic Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche Versus Ka-52 Hokum, will feature new dynamic missions, multiplayer, and a complete overhaul of the graphics and audio to bring the game up to date with the latest and best flight simulations available.

'Circus Empire' Announced

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enlight Interactive announced Circus Empire, the world's first ever 3D circus simulation game. Players will be able to design their own circus in three dimensions, complete with trapeze artists, clowns, lion tamers and a variety of other performers, each with their own distinct personality.

'Mozart' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mozart, developed by Game Consulting, is a 3rd person point & click adventure game where you get submerged in the historical setting of Prague, with its legendary places and architectural treasures combing roman, gothic and baroque styles.

'King of Clubs' (ALL) Gets European Release Date

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

King of Clubs is a fun and engaging trick-based action puzzle game with distinctive vintage Americana graphics and soundtrack, featuring 96 levels, including 10 multi-level challenges, bonus areas, and humorous multiplayer mode.

'HEI$T' (PS3/X360/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Currently in development at inXile Entertainment, known for The Bard's Tale, HEI$T has gamers taking charge of a group of renegade criminals as they rob, steal and shoot their way throughout the city, all the while their sights set on the big score: taking the San Francisco Mint.

50 Games and One Billion In-Game Ads Served

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IGA Worldwide announced that it has added its 50th new title and is set to deliver one billion in-game ad impressions by year's end.

'8Ball Allstars' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Oxygen Games today announces its next DS title - a modern, stylish and comprehensive take on pool entitled, 8Ball Allstars.

'Chronos Twins' (NDS) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lexicon Entertainment's Chronos Twins is a sidescrolling action game that plays on the concept of time travel in a reassuringly unique manner as it is interwoven as a main game play element.

'Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade is a futuristic 3D game that uses the best elements of RPGs within the context of a fast moving RTS game, set in a mysterious future universe where organic machines are built using genetic engineering. This singleplayer demo includes an Intro Cinematic, 3 Tutorial Missions and 2 Single Player Missions. 

'Command & Conquer: Tiberium Wars' (X360/PC) - 14 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native VOIP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.

Sony Details v1.6 PS3 Firmware Update

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA announced that the next system software update for the PS3 will be available March 22, delivering features such as Folding@home connectivity, enhanced downloading of content from the PS Store, support for Bluetooth keyboards and mice, and an optional full QWERTY on-screen keyboard for text entry.

'Lair' (PS3) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Playing as a warrior riding a voracious dragon trained for deadly aerial and ground combat, and capable of scorching, clawing and smashing thousands of enemies, gamers must defeat countless armies to save a civilization. Together, the gamer and the beast will attempt to change the destiny of a world on the brink of extinction.

'Ace Combat 6' (X360) Revealed

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 4:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After Capcom earlier announced it's bringing Devil May Cry 4 to X360 and PC, the latest Famitsu issue reveals that Namco is working on Ace Combat 6 for the Xbox 360, a franchise previously only on PS2 and PSP. Currently scheduled for later this year, AC6 will be larger in scale, cover more terrain than ever before, and feature a slew of Xbox Live multiplayer modes such as Battle Royale, Team Battle, co-op, including achievements and rankings.

'Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice' (PSP/PS2) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Europe and BigBig Studios' sequel to 2005's high speed action game. Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice ups the ante with a Hollywood inspired storyline, multiplayer modes and will be coming to the PS2 as well.

MMOG Market Value Outside Asia On the Rise

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Media analysts Screen Digest's latest research revealed that the market value for MMOGs outside Asia hit $1 billion for the first time in 2006. While subscription services continue to dominate in the West accounting for 87% of the market, new business models like virtual item sales and in-game advertising have also made their mark during the year.

'Afterfall' Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Afterfall is a postapocalyptic computer role-playing game set in Central Europe, destroyed in the course of a nuclear war, introducing you into a story of a search for identity. You are going to become the protagonist of a tale about the rebuilding of the lost order. You are going to create the greatest legend of the wastelands.

'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 2:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dark Sector is Digital Extreme's new sci-fi/action game. Not many details are available at this point so these new screens will have to speak for themselves.

'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade' - v1.20 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 1:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dark Crusade features two new playable races, an all-new single player campaign centering on the conquest of a meta-map, with each territory captured giving tangible rewards to the occupying force. THQ has released the v1.20 patch, adding new maps, tweaking the various factions, and fixing bugs and crashes.

'DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road' (PS3/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road is set to be the most diverse and exhilarating off-road racing experience ever with sensational gravel, mud and dirt events the world over.

EA to Invest in Asian Online Games

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Electronic Arts plans to make an equity investment in Korea-based online gaming company, Neowiz Corporation, and expand the existing co-development and publishing relationship with that company.

'Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade' - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade is a futuristic 3D game that uses the best elements of RPGs within the context of a fast moving RTS game, set in a mysterious future universe where organic machines are built using genetic engineering. The 550 mb singleplayer demo is coming later today, stay tuned...

PSP Review - 'EA Replay'

by Katarani on March 20, 2007 @ 12:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

EA Replay is a compilation of 14 EA games from the 90's exclusively for the PSP, bringing you back to a simpler time when the dawn of gaming's golden age took hold.