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'Unreal Tournament 3' to Support DirectX10

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Unreal Tournament 3 will have dozens of new, unique levels covering diverse environments, along with an even bigger selection of playable characters. The game will feature 7 game modes in total including one all-new game mode, several new vehicles and an armory full of weapons. According to NVIDIA, UT 3 will fully support DirectX10.

'Tomb Raider: Anniversary' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 1:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Using an enhanced ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara’s adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.

'Aegis Wing' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade.. for Free

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

This Wednesday, team up with up to three of your friends and prepare yourselves for intense side-scrolling, sci-fi shooting action in Aegis Wing, available for free to all Xbox LIVE members in North America for a limited time beginning Wednesday, May 16, at 2 a.m. PDT.

'Grotesque: Heroes Hunted' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Grotesque is a new adventure/rpg from German developer Silent Dreams, and promises to be an original blend of traditional fantasy RPG (like Gothic, Fable, Baldur's Gate, Planescape Torment) and sarcastic humor with adventure elements along the lines of Monkey Island.

Ascaron Brings 'A Vampyre Story' to the UK

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combining 3D animation and 2D designs, A Vampyre Story follows the opera starlet, Mona, a woman kidnapped by Baron Shrowdy Von Kiefer and slowly becoming a creature of the night after coming under the vampire's spell.

'Wik & the Fable of Souls' Gets Steamed

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 1:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a dark and mysterious world, Wik & the Fable of Souls pulls players in with innovative game play. The unique way that Wik interacts with his environment, using his long sticky tongue to swing around levels with grace and speed, creates a visual experience that is as exciting to watch as it is to play.

Raven Software Developing New 'Wolfenstein' Title

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Raven Software is currently working on a new game based on the "Wolfenstein" series, scheduled for 2008, and with newer motion-capture technology, it is working with a local actress Carrie Coon to be an elite force assassin character in its movie.

'Hoshigami Remix' (NDS) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 12:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aksys Games' first game for the Nintendo DS, Hoshigami Remix, is a remake of the popular strategy RPG originally released on the PlayStation One.

'Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 12, 2007 @ 4:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tecmo's action hero Ryu Hayabusa will be flipping his way onto the NDS. Bringing all of the intense combat, stylized graphics, and ultimate ninja action to touch-screens everywhere, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword features a new storyline and innovative use of the DS Stylus.

'Supreme Commander' - Upcoming Patch Details

by Rainier on May 12, 2007 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Supreme Commander features a riveting, action-packed storyline, ground-breaking gameplay and genre-defining online multiplayer battles. levels. THQ is preparing a new patch for GPG's 3D RTS, tweaking the balance of various units.

'Bomberman' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade - Screens

by Rainier on May 12, 2007 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bomberman: Act Zero did not quite get the critical appeal Hudson had hoped for, so they went back to the old school formula and tasked Backbone Entertainment with putting the classic into a next-gen look. Currently scheduled for June, Bomberman lets you play online with up to 8 players, with monthly tournaments and content updates, customizable characters and bombs.

'BioShock' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 6:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

BioShock is 2K Games' hybrid first-person shooter, in the works over at System Shock 2 developers Irrational Games, combining elements of sci-fi and role-playing genres.

'Battle of Britain 2: Wings of Victory' - v2.06 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 6:48 p.m. PDT | 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 v2.06 updates the engine, AI, adds new visuals, authentic flight modeling, new controls and options, terrain improvements, and continued stability

Various Game Trailers #1077

by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 5:29 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:

  • FlatOut Ultimate Carnage [X360] - Trailer #2
  • Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising - Trailer #18
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [ALL] - Dev Diary #1
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End [ALL] - Trailer
  • Tomb Raider Anniversary [PSP/PS2/PC] - Trailer (2)
  • Tales Of the World : Radiant Mythology [PSP] - Trailer (2)


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

'Ninja Gaiden Sigma' (PS3) Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ninja Gaiden Sigma is a PS3 exclusive remake of the original but with an improved combat system, updated graphics, new weapons, exclusive character, locations, and the ability to wield dual katanas. At its Nite Out 07 press event, Tecmo's Yosuke Hayashi confirmed the game is finished and on track for its July release.

'Dragon Quest IX' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 2:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Square Enix's Dragon Quest IX: Defender of the Stars, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago. Featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op, DQ IX is currently scheduled for released mid-2007 in Japan.

'Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction' (PS3) Will be Singleplayer Only

by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 2:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Insomniac is working on Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, the series next-gen adventure debut on the PS3, and creative manager Brian Allgeier revealed that the development team is putting their focus on creating a massive single-player adventure, no multiplayer will be included. A playable demo will be available at Sony's Gamer Day next week, where we will of course be present and give you our impressions.

'BlackSite: Area 51' (PS3/X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 2:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While other FPS titles claim to feature action-packed, highly realistic gameplay, BlackSite: Area 51 takes next-gen gaming to an all-new level integrating cutting edge technology, game design and story writing to create the ultimate entertainment experience.

'Calling All Cars' (PS3) Now Available On PlayStation Network

by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 2:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Calling All Cars, originally called Criminal Crackdown, you take the role of a bounty hunter careening around a stylish cartoon world on the hunt for criminals on the loose. After a little bit of drama, David Jaffe's Calling All Cars is now available on the PlayStation Store for $9.99.

'Hot PXL' (PSP) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 1:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.