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Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 5:30 a.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:

'Warriors Orochi' (PS2/X360) Coming to PSP

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 5:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will finally meet this fall in an unforgettable crossover event. In Warriors Orochi, the characters from both franchises must team up to wage war against a new, powerful force. Warriors Orochi is currently only scheduled for release in Japan on Feb. 2008.

'Arkanoid DS' (NDS) Revealed - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 5:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Currently only scheduled for a Dec. 6, 2008 release in Japan, Taito is bringing back one of the all-time classic, Arkanoid DS. While details are still limited, the remake will feature new Quest and Versus Modes.

'GripShift' (PSP/PS3) Also Coming to Xbox Live Arcade - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sidhe Interactive revealed last month that it's bringing its high-flying stunt driving, puzzle-solving action Stunt Car Racer-esque game to Xbox Live Arcade with updated graphics, improved controls and additional single- and multiplayer content, including new Challenge courses and a Deathmatch mode.

'Supreme Ruler 2020' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 4:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Supreme Ruler 2020 is a strategic and tactical geo-political game where direct control of the military and the policies of a nation becomes the key to survival.

Nintendo Sells 350,000 Wii Consoles In One Week

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 4:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In the first week of the 2007 holiday shopping season, Nintendo has sold more than 653,000 NDS systems, 350,000 Wii units and tons of games and accessories throughout the United States.

'Advanced Tactics' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 12:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Advanced Tactics is a robust interface and flexible gaming system that will allow for addicting, but realistic, recreation of a variety of historical periods and even some fictional ones! This latest 1.02 official update brings over 20 fixes, balance tweaks, and improvements to the table.

'Planet 51' (ALL) Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 10:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A few years back Spanish Commandos developer Pyro Studios created Ilion Animation Studios to get foot in the door in the movie industry, and it has just secured a $60 million deal with New Line Cinema for Planet 51, written by Shrek's Joe Stillman, scheduled for March 2009. Pyro Studios are developing a game based on the movie, presumably on Wii, PS2, X360, PS3 and PC. You are Capt. Charles "Chuck" Baker, an astronaut unwittingly invading Planet 51, who has to avoid being captured, recover your spacecraft, and return to Earth. Both projects are tentatively scheduled for March 2009.

'PAIN' (PS3) Coming to PSN This Thursday - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 4:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

PAIN is much more than a game, it’s actually a creative, user-driven comedic experience that presents players with the unique opportunity to control and capture the irreverent style of humor found in television shows such as Jackass or Viva La Bam. The game boldly tackles a rarely explored area of video-gaming… comedy.

'The Chronicles of Spellborn' Customization Sigils Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 3:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine. Players can customize, tweak and tune their fighting characteristics whichever way they like, by using a wide variety of “Sigils” that can be attached to the character.

EA SPORTS Craftsman Nascar Challenge Winner Crowned

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 3:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EA announced the winner of the 2007 EA SPORTS Craftsman Nascar Challenge, Brandon Coppinger. After five rounds of virtual racing at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Coppinger beat out his competitors and won the $10,000 Grand Prize and bragging rights as the #1 NASCAR 08 video game player in the country.

'The Golden Compass ' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 1:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA is developing the video game adaptation of the theatrical movie release, The Golden Compass, based on the first book in the award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy, by British author Philip Pullman.

Activision Sales Better Than Anticipated, Increases Outlook

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 1:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on better than expected consumer response to its holiday titles, Activision is raising its outlook from the previously estimated $1.05 billion to an expected record net revenue of $1.23 billion, driven by Guitar Hero III and Call of Duty 4.

Fall 2007 Backward Compatibility Update on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 11:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft has released the fall backwards compatibility update, adding 84 original Xbox games that you will be able to play on your X360. At the time of writing it may not yet available on Xbox Live, but you can always download it here, and burn it to DVD. Titles of note are Burnout 2, Syberia II, Test Drive, and a ton of old NFL, NHL, MVP, NCAA, Nascar sports titles.

'Microsoft Train Simulator 2' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Announced way back in 2003, Microsoft Train Simulator 2 provides the opportunity to command a 200-ton modern diesel locomotive or operate a steam-breathing behemoth from the past.

'Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare' v1.01 Demo/Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 10:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SC2: Weapons and Warfare incorporates a huge list of fan requested new features, including a bigger world map, new units, enhanced naval movement and combat rules, a deeper weather model, additional terrain types and resources, the simulation of roads and railways and a greatly extended editor.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' - Linux Server Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 9:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots.

Playlogic Wins 'Ancient Wars: Sparta' Copyright Lawsuit

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Playlogic has won the legal proceedings in copyrights to the game Ancient Wars: Sparta. So has decided the District Court of Amsterdam in the case of Playlogic Entertainment against developers WorldForge/Visionvale from Cyprus and Burut from Russia.

'Sudden Strike' Next7 Engine Available for Licensing - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sudden Strike Next7 is a generic RTS engine to be used in subsequent games in the Sudden Strike series and other games from Fireglow. Fireglow is also developing thorough documentation in order to license the engine to third parties.

'Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific' - v1.4 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 9:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific takes players to the depths of the Pacific Ocean as the skipper of an American submarine. Ubisoft has released a new v1.4 patch adding new graphics features, several gameplay changes, and the usual bugs and crash fixes...