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'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' (PS3/X360/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 5:46 a.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.

'Halo 2' (Xbox/X360) Blastacular Map Pack Now Available

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced that Certain Affinity's remake of the two most popular Halo: Combat Evolved maps (Desolation and Hang'm High) to work with Halo 2 are now available as premium downloadable content ($4) for Xbox and X360. Since original Xbox titles do not work with Microsoft points, you are advised to read these instructions first ...

160 Layoffs At Sony Europe

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An internal letter from SCEE's senior executive David Reeves reveals that in order to further its market leadership, management has concluded that it needs to streamline and strengthen its business operations, including reducing its cost base. In order to do so, 160 redundancies in the UK offices, WWS studios in Europe, and territory offices need to be cut, and staff across all areas of the business are likely to be affected.

'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' (ALL) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 4:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End video games from Disney Interactive Studios invite players to "live and die by the sword" as they venture to the worlds of the films and beyond while playing as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.

EA's Video Game Scores for TV, Film and Commercials

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA has signed an agreement with APM Music to make game scores from its video games such as The Sims, Medal of Honor and Tiger Woods PGA Tour available for use in television, films and other media, expanding on a nine-year relationship between the two companies.

'The Adventures of Darwin' (PS2) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You are the leader of a primitive village. If you want to survive life in a hostile world, you must evolve! In The Adventures of Darwin, you will drive the evolution of your village from a small group of simple primates to a powerful, intelligent colony of humans.

Why Do People Play Video Games ?

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The BBFC today published the results of a research project involving video games players ranging from children as young as seven through to players in their early 40s; parents of young games players; games industry representatives; and games reviewers.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.' Usage of 'Half-Life 2' Assets Legit

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last week, forumite michi.be over at the MapCore chatboards raised questions about certain DOOM 3 / Half-Life 2 assets being used in GSC Game World's action/RPG S.T.A.L.K.E.R. As it turns out, those particular assets are indeed being used by both titles, but are part of a package sold by Marlin Studios, which lists both Valve and Activision as its customers, and confirmed its pre-made textures are being used in Half-Life 2.

'Opoona' (Wii) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 2:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Opoona is a "lifestyle RPG," where you, as Opoona, descendant of brave warriors, known as Cosmo Guards, must adapt to a new environment, meet new people, get a job, all while becoming aware of the precious world and people surrounding him.

'Jam Sessions' (NDS) Gets Dated - Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Jam Sessions is Ubisoft's groundbreaking NDS exclusive music title exclusively in which players actually strum a guitar via the Touch Screen to make music.

Former EA Canada Devs Set Up Jet Black Games

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 2:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Former Electronic Arts Canada, industry veterans announced today the formation of Jet Black Games, a video game development company that will focus on developing original and licensed intellectual properties for the Nintendo DS and Wii.

'Saga' Looking for Alpha Testers - Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Saga is a new MMORTS game, developed by Wahoo Studios, bringing persistency to RTS gaming. You build cities and armies to defend and manage a persistent online kingdom in a persistent fantasy world. Wahoo Studios is seeking a limited number of new applicants for the final stage of the private online Alpha test.

'UFO: Afterlight' Gets Slighty Delayed

by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 7:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

UFO: Afterlight is the next installment in the UFO: Aftermath and UFO: Aftershock series, bringing a completely new insight to the story of Aftershock, this time from the perspective of lonely human inhabitants on Mars. In order to implement full vista compatibility Topware Interactive has delayed UFO: Afterlight's ship date from May 1, to May 15.

'SEGA Rally Revo' (PS3/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA Rally: Revo will set a new benchmark in its genre with a high-tempo driving experience that will challenge the racing skills both on and off-road, with revolutionary dynamically deformable terrain, proprietary next-generation graphics, bone-jarringly realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing.

Various Game Trailers #1056

by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 5:27 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:

  • UFO: Extraterrestrials - Intro Trailer
  • Legend of the Dragon [ALL] - Trailer
  • Spider-Man 3 [PS3/X360] - Sandman Trailer


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

'Call of Juarez' (X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West featuring fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combined with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players.

'Zendoku' (NDS) Gets Release Date, PSP Edition Cancelled

by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eidos' Zendoku, developed by Zoonami, is a new puzzle game for NDS, blending exciting puzzle battle action with addictive Sudoku gameplay.

'One Piece: Unlimited Adventure' (Wii) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 2:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

One Piece: Unlimited Adventure is based on the popular anime series, allowing you to reincarnate yourself into one of the characters, set on a mysterious island filled with treasure.

Villa Muse Studios, A $1.5 Billion Complex Including Videogame Development

by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 2:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Authorities in Texas are building Villa Muse, a $1.5 billion mixed-use development including residential, retail and commercial spaces anchored by the $125-million, 200-acre Villa Muse Studios, developed for the film, television, advertising, music and videogame industries.

'Transformers: The Game' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Transformers: The Game lets gamers control the outcome in the battle for Earth as they choose to protect it as Autobots or destroy it as Decepticons. Players will also experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite Robots in Disguise such as Bumblebee, Barricade and others.