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'Infernal' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Infernal is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.

'Super Rub-O-Dub' (PS3) Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Remember the, by now, infamous PS3 tech demo Sony showed during its pre-E3 2005 briefing with all the ducks in the bath tub? Well, according to this Gamespy interview with Sony Worldwide Studios president Phil Harrison, the demo has turned into a mini-game Super Rub-O-Dub, soon to be available from the PS3's Playstation Store, uniquely playable using the Sixaxis wireless controller, navigating your rubber duck through some sort of obstacle course.

'Close Combat: Cross of Iron' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Close Combat: Cross of Iron brings back the venerable Close Combat system in intense new epic battles of the Eastern Front, you can take command of German or Soviet Battle Groups during WWII and you face the strength of the enemy war machine.

'Metal Gear Solid' And 'Everquest' Coming to the Big Screen

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 12:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

More interesting news coming from the DICE summit currently being held in Las Vegas. While not providing any detailed information, Gamespot managed to get a hold of Sony Pictures Entertainment Vice Chairman Yair Landau, who revealed that SPE is currently working on a Metal Gear Solid action picture, a rumor started by Studio Kojima during last year's E3. Landau also mentioned that they are working with one of his favorite producers on an idea for an EverQuest movie, but declined to give a name.

'Theme Park' (NDS) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 6:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EA's NDS exclusive Theme Park allows players to create, manage, and develop their own fun-filled park, packed with amazing rides, enticing shops and engaging sideshows, all via an intuitive Touch Screen interface.

'Sam & Max Ep.3: The Mole, the Mob, and the Meatball' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 6:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The commissioner is looking into an underground operation at the Ted E. Bear Mafia-Free Playland and Casino, but the mole he sent in has suddenly gone quiet. To find the mole, Sam & Max must infiltrate the operation and become members of the Toy Mafia themselves. Give the demo a try..

Various Game Trailers #1002

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 5:30 p.m. PST | 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:

  • Titan Quest: Immortal Throne - Trailer #2
  • UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 [ALL] - Dev Diary #1
  • The Warriors [PSP] - Trailer #2
  • Armored Core 4 [X360] - Japanese TV Spot
  • Def Jam: Icon [PS3/X360] - Trailer (4)
  • Vampire's Rain [X360] - Intro Movie


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

'Theatre of War' Nearing Completion - 70 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 4:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Theatre of War depicts stunningly authentic battles of World War II between 1939-1945. Command hundreds of different unit types in 5 historically accurate campaigns (US, UK, Soviet, German, French and Polish). After months of additional work and development, Theatre of War is nearly ready for the international release.

'Bass Tournament Tycoon' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 4:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Bass Tournament Tycoon is a game where players can create their dream bass lake, manage their own bass fishing tournament and can compete in a pro tournament to test their skills against the field.

Atari's Q3 2007 Financial Results Still No Good

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Atari announced financial results for its Q3 2007 ending December 31, 2006. Net revenue dropped more than 50% from last year's $100M to $47.3M, while net revenue went from $81.6M to $46M. Hopefully next month's lineup will bring change to that, as Atari will release Bullet Witch (X360), DBZ: Shin Budokai 2 (PSP), and Test Drive Unlimited (PC/PS2), along with other titles.

'NBA Street Homecourt' (PS3/X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 2:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NBA Street series expands on the fast-paced and larger-than-life 3-on-3 basketball gameplay, creating a hyper-real world that merges legendary courts with the hometown courts of your favorite NBA stars into one seamless city of streetball moments.

'Savage 2: A Tortured Soul' - Create-A-Map Contest

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 12:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

S2 Games today announced a Create-a-Map contest, which will see contestants designing a map concept for its upcoming MMO Savage 2: A Tortured Soul. The winner will have his map included in the final version and receive a Nintendo Wii, as well as a production credit in the game.

'Warhound' (X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 10:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhound is an FPP shooter where you make a career of the elite mercenary. When you are not working, you get new licenses and improve. When at work, you take part in the hottest world conflicts. Because you are a Warhound - an elite mercenary on the side of good.

Thursday February 8, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 10:35 a.m. PST | 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:

'Bleach DS 2nd' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA is releasing the second Bleach episode in Japan mid February, adding new characters to its 2D Fighting game, bringing the total to 40, as well as online multiplayer capabilities for up to 4 players. Bleach DS 2nd also features a scenario by manga guru Tite Kubo.

Buena Vista Games Now Known As Disney Interactive Studios

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Disney announced that henceforth Buena Vista Games will be known as Disney Interactive Studios reflecting a change in creativity, the weight of Disney content in their portfolio, and the enormous value consumers see in the Disney brand. DIS will publish both Disney and non-Disney branded video games for all platforms worldwide under the company's consumer brands including Disney, ABC and Touchstone.

'Sonic and The Secret Rings' (Wii) - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 9:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sonic and The Secret Rings stars the Blue dude with the ‘tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog in '91. This intense and exciting action game combines high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!

EA Shuts Down Japan Studio

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Only operational for about three years, EA confirmed today that it will be closing down its Japanese development studio as part of a consolidation, and instead will focus on working with external Japanese developers. The studio's three titles still under development, Theme Park DS, Sim City DS, and Dragon Zakura DS (based on a Japanese TV & Manga series), will continue until completion, after which it will close its doors.

'TimeO' (PS3/X360) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

TimeO follows the adventures of two die-hard New Yorkers who get trapped deep in the shadow world of a parallel New York.

Strategy First Gets Into Casual Gaming

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Strategy First has signed the digital distribution rights for multiple casual games from Xing Interactive. Among the titles signed are The Dark Legions' which has sold over 100,000 units in retail alone, and Bubu Kong, which features franchise characters from the Super Nanat & the Alyssa series.