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Bethesda Parent Company Licenses HeroEngine for MMO Project

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 9:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Simutronics announced today that ZeniMax Online Studios has licensed the Simutronics HeroEngine. ZeniMax Online will use HeroEngine in connection with their massively multiplayer game (MMO) project currently getting underway.

'Asteroids' and 'Asteroids Deluxe' This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Titles - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Get ready for classic space shooting action with the release of Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe which will be available jointly for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wed., Nov. 28 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST).

'Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom' (X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom will take the franchise in a new direction as developer BLUESIDE and series director Henry Lee plan to create a truly next-generation Action-RPG, departing from their well-known Action-RTS formula.

'Stranger' - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Stranger combines epic RPG with some of the best elements of RTS. The never-before-seen spell and item enchantment system allows a never-before-seen flexibility as players simply have to swap the amounts of used crystals to adapt to their enemies' strategies.

'Guitar Hero III' (ALL) Stand-alone Controllers Coming Soon

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Activision announced that stand-alone wireless guitar controllers for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will be available at retail stores nationwide by early 2008.

'Restricted Area' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Restricted Area is an action-based RPG with real-time combat, which combines a fascinating gameplay similar to Diablo 2 with innovative technology, tactic-shooter elements and a dark future scenario. This v1.1 patch adds Vista compatibility and adds support for the latest gfx cards.

'Unreal Tournament 3' (PS3) Pins Down Release Date

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 5:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. Epic's VP Mark Rein hit the mark when he said earlier this month the PS3 edition could appear in stores as early as Dec. 10, 2007.

'Battle of Britain 2: Wings of Victory' - v2.07 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 5:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

BoB II: Wings of Victory recreates the fierce and famous air battles southern England in 1940, act as the supreme commander of either side, or simply fly and let your generals manage the war below. This v2.07 improves AI, death animations, and Flight Models, Terrain and Multiskin.

Lighthouse Signs 'WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger' - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lighthouse Interactive has acquired the European publishing rights to G5's simulation game WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs Tiger, a realistic WW2 Tank simulation game allowing players to experience the power of some of the most advanced weaponry of its time and battle the enemy head on during some of the most critical campaigns of WW2.

1C Company Acquires In-house Akella Development Studio

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 5:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

1C Company announced that it has acquired Akella’s “Sea Dog” in-house development studio, which is currently working on Pirates: Captain Blood. In return Akella has acquired the worldwide publishing rights to PT Boats: Knights of the Sea.

Wii Shop Channel Gets Another Trio of Classic Titles

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Double Dribble, Vegas Stakes, and Ecco Jr.

'Dekaron' Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 5:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GameTribe announced it has acquired the European license for GameHi's free to play fusion-fantasy 3D MMORPG game Dekaron, known in North America as 2Moons. Set in a violent Middle Ages based scenery, you must journey into this magical world with hundreds of other adventurers and explore perilous dungeons and fantastical cities in the world of Trieste.

'Building & Co.' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 4:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Building & Co. is a building simulator co-produced by professionals issued from the building industry with a emphasis on the various professions aspects of the building industry, enhancing “the futurist vision” of the next buildings generation, through a high quality 3D environment.

'Yamaha Supercross' (NDS/PS2/Wii) Also Coming to PC

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Play as the promising younger brother of one of the biggest names in Supercross who was hospitalised in the final race of the World Championships by Team Nemeshisu. It's up to you to take your brother's place and avenge him by claiming the world title.

'Assassin's Creed' (NDS) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 3:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Back in early October, Nintendo's upcoming titles release schedule revealed a previously unannounced NDS version of Assassin's Creed, tentatively scheduled for February 2008. While there are still no details available, UbiSoft has released a box cover to confirm the title and pinned down the release date to Feb. 12, 2008, in North America and Feb. 15 in Europe.

'RTL Biathlon 2007' (PS2/PC) - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

RTL Enterprises and 49 Games are working on yet another winter sports title, RTL Biathlon 2008, in cooperation with German Olympic medalists Kati William and Sven Fischer, as well as Michael Greis, and Magdalena Neuner.

'Two Worlds: The Temptation' (ALL) Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2007 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set several years after the original, The Temptation is an add-on that will put a greater emphasis on the Elves, a race that played only a marginal role in Two Worlds. The expansion will feature all-new regions to explore, new enemies (giant spiders, flying demons, etc.), improved AI and NPC behavior, reworked Drak'ar and Oswaroh environments, the ability to actively repel hits with your shield and much more. Developed by Reality Pumps, The Temptation, originally the name for the PS3 port, is currently scheduled for Q2 2008.

'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2007 @ 2:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new and exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world where there's only one rule: everybody pays.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (X360/PC) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2007 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.

GSC Game World Becomes Xbox 360 Developer

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2007 @ 8:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GSC Game World announced it has been officially certified by Microsoft as an Xbox 360 developer. As part of the program, GSC Game World obtained all of the development tools and Microsoft support necessary to start developing projects for the Xbox 360.