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Sony Releases v1.50 PS3 Firmware Update

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2007 @ 2:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A few PS3 firmware revisions in rapid succession! The PS3 has now received a new update, adding compatibility for the Sony-developed Edy payment system, allowing users to hook up a magnetic scanner through USB and use their credit card for online purchases. A few other minor tweaks, such as additional security, have also been implemented. If you read Japanese, here's the full fix list...

'Sacred 2' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2007 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria. Highly action-oriented, Ascaron's Sacred 2 features pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests. In case you missed yesterday's interview, read more for new screens ...

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2007 @ 2:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you are to oppose smart & dangerous enemies, a large set of diverse weaponry, possibility to control machinery, detailed and interactive game world, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, and multiplayer with numerous modes.

'Knights of Honor' New Patch Coming Friday

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2007 @ 1:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

As a powerful ruler it's up to you to lead your people to victory through trade, espionage, diplomacy, and war. Handpick your most trusted and experienced Knights and struggle for sovereignty, dominance and riches. Sunflowers revealed that the second Knights of Honor patch will be released on Friday, 26th Jan. 2007.

'Sword of the New World' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2007 @ 1:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

K2 Network announced it is bringing Korea’s most popular MMORPG to North America and Europe this summer. Sword of the New World is modeled after Europe’s exploration of the New World, allowing players to create and simultaneously control a family of characters utilizing the excusive Multiple Character Control system.

Various Game Trailers #987

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 11:28 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:

  • Sam & Max Episode 3: The Mole, the Mob, and the Meatball - Trailer #3
  • Trackmania United - Webisode #1


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

'Turok' (PS3/X360) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 11:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Turok is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Players take on the role of Joseph Turok, a former Black Ops commando, now part of an elite Special Forces squad on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically-altered planet.

'WarCraft 3: RoC' & 'TFT' - v1.21 Update Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 7:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard has released new update patches for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos as well as The Frozen Throne. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.21 and adds 2 new maps, tweaks to older maps and the usual exploit, bug and crash fixes. Read more for download links ...

'Gears of War' (X360) Gets Minor Xbox Live Patch

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 5:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Gears of War blends the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. People who log onto Xbox Live may will be asked to update Gears of Wars, the patch is a minor compatibility update, no gameplay or functionality changes at this time.

'MVP 07 NCAA Baseball' (PS2) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Cheerleaders, crowd chants, and team fight songs are elements that add to the atmosphere and realism of MVP 07 NCAA Baseball. There are now an increased number of conferences, teams and authentic stadiums, creating a true-to-life NCAA baseball experience.

Chinese Games Market to Exceed $1.3 billion in 2008

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 3:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A 120 page Games Market in China study conducted by Pearl Research forecasts the games market in China, inclusive of online, packaged PC and video games will exceed $1.3 billion in 2008.

'Savage 2: A Tortured Soul' - 6 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 3:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Savage 2: A Tortured Soul features the same style of beautiful, expansive environments that truly immersed players in the critically acclaimed original; however, an entirely enhanced combat system, animation features, and gameplay elements will catapult Savage 2 light years beyond its prequel.

'Virtua Fighter 5' (PS3) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 2:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA announced Virtua Fighter 5 for PS3 has gone gold and it on track for its Feb. 20th release date. Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.

'Toy Wars' (X360) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 2:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

It seems Zootfly is pretty active these days, not only are they working on the Ghostbusters prototype, but also developing an Xbox Live Arcade game. Toy Wars is a car combat racing that lets you battle it out in the backyard with a variety of toy vehicles.

'Battlestations: Midway' Demo Coming Friday

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Battlestations: Midway follows the story of naval recruit Henry Walker, whose first assignment as a gunner at Pearl Harbor is the starting point of an incredible career at the heart of the US Pacific Fleet in 1942. While details are not available at this point Eidos revealed it will release the PC demo on Friday, which we will of course have available on fileserver network.

'Made Man' (PS2/PC) - 9 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 1:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Prepare to get 'made' in the most compelling and thrilling mafia experience you've ever seen. Work up the ranks of The Mob, from opportunist G.I. fighting in Vietnam, to 'wise guy' on the make, doing deeds and winning favor from the Don in New York City.

'The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past' Comes to Wii Shop Channel

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another classic game to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following title : The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

'Driver 76' (PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced that it will launch the Driver 76 video game for the PSP, featuring all-new content with 27 new missions exclusively designed for gaming on the go.

'BASE Jumping' - 46 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

BASE Jumping offers you the opportunity to experience the awesome thrill of freefall, to witness the adventure of overcoming indomitable air elements, and feel that moment of truth when a human being takes his last, decisive step into the gaping abyss before him...

Ten Million Nintendo DS Units Sold In Europe

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Since its launch in March 2005 NDS sales has dwarfed those of all other consoles, after just one year and ten months on sale, Nintendo DS has become the fastest games console in European history to sell 10 million (sell-thru to customers) and 1.7 million units selling in December 2006.