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Intel Acquires Physics Powerhouse Havok

by Judy on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Intel has signed an agreement to acquire Havok, creators of the Havok physics engine, which is used in many popular video games (Bioshock, Stranglehold, Halo 2, Half-Life 2) and movies (The Matrix, Troy). Havok will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel but continue to operate as an independent business entity.

'Shattered Suns' - 18 New Screens

by Judy on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 4:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shattered Suns is a new science-fiction, real-time strategy game with unique features such as three-dimensional battles, a moving battlefield, player-designed units, unique economic challenges and an interactive campaign.

'Lost Planet: Extreme Condition' - Demo Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 4:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded. Capcom has released 2 patches for the previously released demos, fixing various issues and bringing it up to date with the late code.

'Tarr Chronicles' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tarr Chronicles is an arcade-style space combat sim where you, lost in space and deep behind enemy lines, must don an elite fighter pilot's uniform and defend the galaxy's last hope. At your disposal are dozens of detailed high-tech fighters bristling with cannons and rocket launchers, yours to fly against a seemingly unstoppable alien menace - the De'Khete.

'SEGA Rally Revo' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 3:13 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.

'We Love Golf' (Wii) Officially Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom officially announced a development agreement with Camelot Software, known for titles such as Everybody's Golf and Mario Golf, to work on an all-new golf game We Love Golf!, turning the Wiimote into a virtual set of golf clubs, creating the most immersive golfing experience available off the greens.

'Kwari' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kwari is an FPS, developed by Micro Forté, where players make money off each other in real-time. The game will be free to download online, but instead of being subscription-based it will use a unique free-to-play/pay-to-play model whereby Kwari sells the player ammunition.

'Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hop on your sea scooter and navigate the seven isles of the Green Bays archipelago as you scout, train and synthesize a colorful array of over 200 classic Dragon Quest monsters.

'Hot Wheels: Beat That!' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Speed, Power, Performance, and Attitude are what determine success here. With 30 cars authentically modeled from the Hot Wheels design specs, you will need to use a combination of high-octane speed, precision driving skills, and competitive weaponry as you race your competition through life-size environments in your effort to claim 1st place.

'Stranglehold' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A spiritual sequel to John Woo's action movie Hard Boiled, Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and massive destructibility.

'Spider-Man: Friend or Foe' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Players will embark on a global quest to overcome an evil threat, by controlling Spider-Man and one of numerous Super Hero or Super Villain sidekicks, as they master unique fighting moves and styles while switching between characters to execute team combos and defeat foes. This demo features Venom or Green Goblin as sidekick.

'Dynasty Warriors 6' (PS3/X360) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Koei's Dynasty Warriors 6 (Shin Sangoku Musou 5) is in development for the PS3 and x360. Apart from the improved graphics and animations, not much more is known at this point. Scheduled for a fall release in Japan, DW 6 will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show this September.

Reloaded Studios Licenses CryENGINE 2 for Action Strategy MMORPG

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Korean developer Reloaded Studios announce that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Crytek for use of the CryENGINE 2 middleware to develop their new Action Strategy MMORPG.

'Kane & Lynch: Dead Men' (PS3/X360/PC) - 6 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men -- a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath -- and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.

'ArmA: Queen's Gambit' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 7:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

505 Games' official expansion pack for its realistic tactical combat simulation title, ArmA: Queen’s Gambit adds two new story based campaigns, and two new multiplayer missions.

'Yakuza 3' (PS3) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 6:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

To be unveiled at next week's Tokyo Game Show, Yakuza 3 will no longer be set in modern days, but in 1605, during the Edo period. Yakuza 3 will sport 4 fighting styles, hand-to-hand combat, one or two katanas, or wielding a huge sword. It's currently scheduled for a spring 2008 release in Japan.

'Halo 3' Special Edition Console Xbox 360 Launches Sunday

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The battle may not begin until Sept. 25, but Halo fans can prepare for the epic fight with the release the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console (comes with matching Wireless Controller, headset, and exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Theme) on Sept. 16 for an estimated retail price of $399.99.

'Soulcalibur Legends' (Wii) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The weapon-based fighting game franchise has been reinvented as Namco Bandai announced Soulcalibur Legends exclusively for the Wii, fully immersing players in a 3rd person action adventure that takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

'Commander: Europe at War' - v1.03 Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of high level turn based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software. This v1.03 beta patch makes various fixes, tweaks and improves AI.

'Clive Barker's Jericho' (PS3/X360/PC) Squad Members #2 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based horror FPS devised by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker. The Jericho Team is a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats. Kicking off a new series on the Jericho squad members is sniper Lieutenant Abigail Black, who has a telekinetic ability.