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Various Game Trailers #1057

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 2:58 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:

  • 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures [X360] - Trailer
  • Mortal Kombat: Armageddon [Wii] - Daegon Trailer
  • Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Trailer
  • SKATE [PS3/X360] - Gameplay Trailer #2


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

'Final Fantasy' and 'Final Fantasy II' Remakes Coming to the PSP - Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Square Enix announced that it is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise by releasing completely remastered anniversary editions of Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II, exclusively for the PSP.

'Tamagotchi Party On!' (Wii) Goes Gold

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tamagotchi Party On! is a 3D party game based on the Tamagotchi franchise promises tons of fun as up-to-four players can go head-to-head in the most comical and cute campaign race to become the most popular Tamagotchi on Tamagotchi Planet!

'Silverfall' Coming to the PSP

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 12:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Focus Home Interactive revealed that KievGames' fantasy-style hack'n slash RPG Silverfall is in development for the PSP, scheduled for later this year. While details are limited, and the game will obviously require a makeover in terms of graphics and gameplay, it will support 2 player co-op via WiFi or square off against 3 other players in the Arena mode.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Judy on April 17, 2007 @ 11:07 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:

'SimCity DS' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In addition to creating and growing their very own pocket sized city while being on-the-go, players will be able to leverage the unique action features of the NDS system, discovering an entirely new way to play SimCity.

'The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles' - v1.2.0416 Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shivering Isles features more than 30 hours of new gameplay and allows you to explore an entirely new plane of Oblivion — the realm of Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness. In addition to fixing the previous ID issue, this v1.2.0416 beta patch addresses another two ID problems.

'Pocket Pool' (PSP) - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eidos' billiards simulation video game Pocket Pool, developed by Hyper Devbox, features advanced AI, real world physics, 13 scintillating pool games including 9 ball, 8 ball Rotation, Black Jack and Snooker.

Blitz Games Acquires Virtual Experience Company

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blitz Games is acquiring Virtual Experience Company, specialist in the cultural heritage sector, into its portfolio to work with museums, galleries and cultural organisations wanting to bring a new digital dimension to visitor experiences.

'Reprobates' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Reprobates, a classic third-person point-and-click adventure, is based on the enhanced engine of Black Mirror and Nibiru and will again stun the players with beautiful graphics, highly detailed 3D character models and a thrilling atmosphere and story.

'Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific takes players to the depths of the Pacific Ocean as the skipper of an American submarine. Ubisoft has released a new v1.2 patch adding new graphics features, several gameplay changes, and the usual bugs and crash fixes...

'Resident Evil 4' - v1.1.0 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resident Evil 4 takes you on a secret mission at a mysterious location in Europe, where you will fight not-zombies in an attempt to recover the President's daughter. Ubisoft has released the v1.1.0 patch fixing a freezing issue, and improving the graphics, lighting, and effects.

'Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced the all-new, NDS exclusive, Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck, starring the infamously short-tempered and devious Daffy Duck in stylus-based gameplay.

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' (PS3/X360/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 5:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in the ultimate online strategic shooter. Featuring strategic team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime combat missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles.

'Halo 2' (Xbox/X360) Blastacular Map Pack Now Available

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced that Certain Affinity's remake of the two most popular Halo: Combat Evolved maps (Desolation and Hang'm High) to work with Halo 2 are now available as premium downloadable content ($4) for Xbox and X360. Since original Xbox titles do not work with Microsoft points, you are advised to read these instructions first ...

160 Layoffs At Sony Europe

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An internal letter from SCEE's senior executive David Reeves reveals that in order to further its market leadership, management has concluded that it needs to streamline and strengthen its business operations, including reducing its cost base. In order to do so, 160 redundancies in the UK offices, WWS studios in Europe, and territory offices need to be cut, and staff across all areas of the business are likely to be affected.

'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' (ALL) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 4:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End video games from Disney Interactive Studios invite players to "live and die by the sword" as they venture to the worlds of the films and beyond while playing as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.

EA's Video Game Scores for TV, Film and Commercials

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA has signed an agreement with APM Music to make game scores from its video games such as The Sims, Medal of Honor and Tiger Woods PGA Tour available for use in television, films and other media, expanding on a nine-year relationship between the two companies.

'The Adventures of Darwin' (PS2) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You are the leader of a primitive village. If you want to survive life in a hostile world, you must evolve! In The Adventures of Darwin, you will drive the evolution of your village from a small group of simple primates to a powerful, intelligent colony of humans.

Why Do People Play Video Games ?

by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The BBFC today published the results of a research project involving video games players ranging from children as young as seven through to players in their early 40s; parents of young games players; games industry representatives; and games reviewers.