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Various Game Trailers #1175

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 11:37 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:

  • Assassin's Creed [ALL] - Altair Was Here Trailer
  • The Settlers: Rise of An Empire - Tutorial Trailer #2
  • Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune [PS3] - Making Of Trailer (2)


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

'Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess (PS2/X360/PC) - 47 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess, the 3rd expansion pack for Square Enix MMO, includes new areas, a wide variety of new jobs, time travel, and large scale battlefields.

'Assassin's Creed' (PS3/X360/PC) Limited Edition Detailed

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in 1191 AD, the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you play the role of Altair, an Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict and throw the environment into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history. The limited edition (on PS3/X360), will include an Altair figure, Penny Arcade comics, strategy guide, and a bonus dvd with extra footage, diaries, interviews, trailers etc.

'Ultima Online' Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA today celebrated the 10th anniversary of its MMO game, Ultima Online, which launched on Sept. 25, 1997. Anniversary celebrations include special in-game activities and rewards, plus a new amnesty program that invites former players back to experience the major game update, Ultima Online Kingdom Reborn, for free.

City Interactive Signs 'UberSoldier 2' - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

City Interactive has signed the exclusive European retailer rights for Burut's FPS UberSoldier 2. Set during WWII, top rank SS generals and officers decide to evacuate the most important people of the 3rd Reich, as a members of the resistance you have to prevent this from happening.

'Depths of Peril' - Updated Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Depths of Peril is an action RPG with strong strategy elements. You play as a faction leader protecting the barbarian city, Jorvik, by destroying threatening monsters and completing quests. This demo includes all of the fixes and improvements from the first 2 patches, and allows you to level up all 4 classes ao level 7 and contains the first "act" of the game.

'The Last Remnant' (PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, scheduled to be released in Japan and North America simultaneously, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory.

'Empire Earth III' Gets Release Date & Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire Earth III allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control, offering continuous freeform gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next. Scheduled for release in November, people who pre-order get 3 exclusive unlockable units.

The Sex Pistols Re-Record Anarchy in the U.K. for 'Guitar Hero III' (ALL)

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer battle mode, boss battles, exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Because the original track could not be located, The Sex Pistols re-record Anarchy in the U.K. after 30 years ...

'Soulcalibur IV' (PS3/X360) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 11:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai Games America's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience.

'World of Warcraft' - v2.2.0 US/Euro Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard has released yet another update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v2.1.3 patch adds voicechat, tweaks various classes, fixes issues with the interface, quests, dungeons and raids, as well as the world environment.

'Geometry Wars: Galaxies' (NDS/Wii) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blast your way through all-new battle grids, upgrade your new Battle Drone and blast through relentless waves of enemies in the first-ever Geometry Wars single-player campaign, or join a friend for fast-paced multiplayer.

'Tom Clancy's Air Combat' (PS3/X360/PC) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced the creation of a new Tom Clancy franchise being developed by Ubisoft’s Bucharest studio for next-gen consoles and PC. The first air combat game taking place in Tom Clancy’s universe, the brand will launch in 2008.

'Infinite Undiscovery' (X360) - 16 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to “unknown discoveries.” Infinite Undiscovery offers an ultimate fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story.

'Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft Game Studios and Blue Fang Games announced that Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals has gone gold. The ZT 2 expansion delivers new animals and gameplay getting players can get up close and personal with Earth's most fascinating former inhabitants.

Microsoft Acknowledges 'Halo 3' (X360) Disc Scratching, Offers Free Replacement

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

If, for any reason, you have a damaged Microsoft Xbox 360 disc and like to replace it, Microsoft will send you a replacement disc. This program is good only for X360 console owners in countries where Xbox 360 is sold at authorized retail locations. This program covers the Halo 3 Limited Edition Game Disc and Essentials Disc at no charge through 12/31/07.

Ignition Bringing Playlogic Titles to North America

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Playlogic Entertainment announced it has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with Ignition Entertainment to bring Xyanide: Resurrection (PS2) and Obscure: The Aftermath (PC, PS2 and Wii). to the North American market.

'Ghost Squad' (Wii) - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA is bringing 2005 arcade gun game Ghost Squad to the Wii, adding a number of new Wii-specific gameplay modes and using the Wiimote as a multi-purpose tool that allows players to easily control the targeting of on-screen enemies, defuse bombs, and rescue hostages.

'Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts' - v2.101 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts allows players to fight as the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to repel the largest airborne invasion in history. THQ has released a v2.101 patch for the original COH, as well as the just released expansion.

PSP Preview - 'Final Fantasy Tactics: The War Of The Lions'

by Alicia on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

FF Tactics: The War Of The Lions is an epic combat adventure set in the Final Fantasy universe. Re-enter the world of Ivalice and experience a land of imaginative artistic design that provides a sumptuous backdrop to a politically charged tale, where two young men endeavor to reshape the course of history.

'Dead Space' (PS3/X360) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, developed by EA's Redwood Shores Studio, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2008' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In PES8, player detail has been taken to incredible levels with full facial animation and high-def to show full movement and subtle details to the various kits during the course of a match. All "next-gen" versions will also benefit from an extensive Edit mode, allowing gamers to customize their PES experience.

'FIFA 08' (ALL) - 35 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA 08 will create a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA 08 challenges you to master the skills required to play like a pro football player, allowing you on the pitch to defy the odds, perfect your skills, elevate your game and rise up to win glory for your club.

'Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East' Demo Coming Thursday

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East is the 2nd standalone expansion for Ubisoft's turn-based strategy game where players take part in a thrilling new adventure in the World of Ashan. New campaign, new units, buildings, weapons, as well as 10 new multi- and 5 single-player maps. Ubisoft will be releasing a playable demo on Thursday, which we will of course have on our fileserver network.

'Orcs & Elves' (NDS) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA's Orcs & Elves, developed by Fountainhead Entertainment, is a first-person fantasy role playing game created by id Software and making the move from mobile phone game, exclusively to the NDS.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 3:46 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:

'CRASH of the Titans' (PSP/PS2/Wii/X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crash's arch-nemeses, Neo and Nina Cortex, have mutated the creatures of Crash's island into monstrous abominations! Never one to shirk from danger, our orange furry friend finds that with his potent mix of wacky bravado and daredevil action he is able to hijack the titanic monsters and wield their immense powers against each other!

Xbox 360 Review - 'Dynasty Warriors: Gundam'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 1:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam brings the fast-paced action-filled gameplay experience of Dynasty Warriors to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe.

'Valhalla Knights 2' (PSP) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 12:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valhalla Knights 2 is the sequel to last year's action/RPG which is currently only scheduled for release in Japan, Q2 2008. Valhalla Knights 2 will feature a bigger world, a deeper story, and new character classes and races.