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Wednesday March 14, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 4:45 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:

'World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions takes a story-based approach as it puts players on the Circuit as a newly turned poker pro and under the wing of Chris “Jesus” Ferguson as his protégé. Activision has released the first patch, addressing various gameplay issues, bugs and crashes.

'Eternal Sonata' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Eternal Sonata, previously known as Trusty Bell, is an RPG for the next generation, taking full advantage of the Xbox 360, boasting gorgeous graphics, 3-D character models, and a groundbreaking battle system.

'Cleopatra: A Queen's Destiny' Announced

by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nobilis announces Kheops Studio' Cleopatra: A Queen's Destiny, an adventure game in which the player will be plunged in the tormented period of the Antique Egypt. Help the young new queen Cleopatra to take the good decisions for her Empire and become the queen of kings. Scheduled for Q3 2007, your quest will lead you through Alexandria and all its mythic monuments like: the Library or the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

'Dawn of Magic' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dawn of Magic, also known as Blood Magic, is an action/RPG where the weapon of choice is magic. In this game, the player controls an Unlikely Hero in an ambitious search through many hostile environments looking for Modo, the ethereal being bent on destroying the world.

Acoustic Wave Prevents Game Addiction

by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Korean Times is reporting that Korean venture start-up Xtive has developed an inaudible sound sequence, based on subliminal effects, which it claims can prevent obsessive use of online games, thus giving hope to game addicts. Xtive spent about a year to create the sound sequence geared toward addressing the addiction to multiplayer games, a serious social problem in Asia, even resulting in deaths after long playing sessions.

'The Godfather Blackhand Edition' (Wii) - 5 Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Godfather Blackhand Edition puts you at the center of the action in one of history's most revered cinematic masterpieces, allowing you to choose your path as you rise from lowly outsider to envied and feared Don in a living world 1945-1955 New York.

'Treasure Island Z' (Wii) Revealed

by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest Famitsu issue reveals that Capcom is working on a new Wii exclusive adventure game, Treasure Island Z. Under the direction of Eiichirou Sasaki (Resident Evil : Outbreak) and producer Hironobu Takeshita (Ultimate Ghosts'N Goblins), Treasure Island Z has you play a young pirate in search of treasure, using the Wiimote to solve puzzles. No further information was divulged...

'Cooking Mama: Cook Off' (Wii) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cooking Mama: Cook Off is a unique 2 player family game designed specifically for the Wii. Step-by-step, recipe-by-recipe, help Mama cook international dishes from 10 different nations and watch as the realistic foods actually change in appearance based on your actions!

'Halo 2' Launch Title for Windows Live, Coming this May

by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 2:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced that the Windows equivalent of Xbox Live debuts on May 8, 2007, simultaniously with the launch of the Windows Vista version of Halo 2. Games for Windows — LIVE will connect Windows gamers to gamers already in the Xbox LIVE community, read more for all the details ...

'Monster Madness: Battle For Suburbia' (X360/PC) Gets Further Delayed

by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 7:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Interactive and Artificial Studios announce that their four-player cooperative online-enabled action game Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia has been further delayed. While earlier it was set for an April 3rd release, Southpeak has currently pushed back the launch to May 15, 2007.

FASA Looking for Competitive 'Shadowrun' (X360/PC) Gamers

by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 5:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shadowrun is a team-based multiplayer FPS set in a world where ancient magic blends with modern weapons and advanced technology, allowing PC and X360 gamers to play against each other. FASA is looking for competitive PC/console gamers to LAN Shadowrun at Microsoft this Saturday (thanks Eric).

'SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 5:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm takes players through a fascinating and exciting challenge as they fight for the magical portals, which seem to be the only connection between the shattered islands of Eo.

Various Game Trailers #1030

by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 5:20 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:

  • Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - Animation Dev Diary
  • Conan [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
  • Spore - Evolution Trailer
  • Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War [PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)
  • Mercury Meltdown Revolution [Wii] - Trailer


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

'Fairy Godmother Tycoon' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 3:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Climb the ranks of the Fairy Godmother’s operation in this unique, easy-to-play game featuring cheeky new takes on fairytale favorites. This demo lets you play for 60 minutes ...

'NCAA March Madness 07' (X360) Gets Downloadable Content

by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced that new Xbox 360 exclusive in-game content is available to download for its NCAA March Madness 07 basketball game, offering gamers the just-announced official Selection Sunday brackets, accurate seedings and updated team ratings.

'The Show' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Currently only scheduled for Europe, The Show is an action RTS, with a story that catapults the player into fantastic, gripping futuristic scenario. The easy-to-use intuitive resource system of The Show allows for fast, action-packed battles.

'Dave Mirra BMX Challenge' (PSP) Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge for the Wii features, 12 different environments and 13 bikes to choose from. Each unique environment includes two race paths, and can be played in race or trick-oriented modes.

Xfire's $24,000 'Counter-Strike: Source' Tournament

by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 1:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Xfire announced the “The Ridiculously Long Lasting Stride Xfire Cup 2007”, an online Counter-Strike: Source invitational tournament, sponsored by Stride – The Ridiculously Long Lasting Gum, bringing the best North American teams together to compete for $24,000 in winnings.

'WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IDDK and G5 Software announce a new tank simulation to be set during the Second World War. WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger tells the story of the great triumph of the Soviet Army during the summer campaign of 1944.