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Wii Shop Channel Expanded With Trio of Classic Titles

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Mighty Bomb Jack, Final Fight, and Ordyne.

'World in Conflict' - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers intense action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – an apocalyptic showdown between the Soviet Union and the United States, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.

Blizzard Bans 114,000 European 'World Of Warcraft' Accounts

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 8:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In keeping with its aggressive stance against cheating in World of Warcraft, Blizzard banned over 114,000 accounts in Europe in the month of April. The banned accounts were taking part in activities that violate the game's Terms of Use, including using third-party programs to farm gold and items, which severely impacts the economy of a realm and the overall game enjoyment for all players.

Steam Expands Classic Games Portfolio

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve announced that Sid Meier's Railroads! ($19.95), as well as Railroad Tycoon II and Railroad Tycoon III now available for purchase on Steam, separately or, you can purchase all three titles as a package for $29.95. Golden oldie X-COM: Terror from the Deep is now available for purchase on Steam for $4.95.

'MapleStory' Celebrates its Second Anniversary

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 7:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nexon America announced the 2 year anniversary of its first MMO game release in North America, MapleStory. In-game festivities during the month of May include 5 coordinated events awarding special prizes, and ample opportunities for the community to showcase its collective talent with contests driven by user generated content.

'AFL Premiership 2007' (PS2) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 7:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Experience all the action of the AFL from the comfort of your living room. AFL Premiership 2007, developed by IR Gurus, is the only official game of the AFL featuring all the teams, players, venues and competitions of the 2007 season and is back.

'Test Drive Unlimited 2' (X360/PC) Revealed ?

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 7:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Test Drive Unlimited 2, scheduled for March 2008, will feature licensed vehicles from most famous Italian car companies, but also include off-road cars, SUVs, 4WD, enduro bikes and buggies. It will also feature a huge drivable area with no less than 2400 km of different roads (mud, sand, rock and asphalt), over a 1500 km2 area with streets, highways, off-road tracks, dynamic weather (rain, fog and storms), night and day cycles, and various online modes.

Video Games Live Goes Global

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IMG Artists is delighted to announce European, Asian and Australian representation of video game concert Video Games Live, produced by renowned composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall.

'The Witcher' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.

'Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition' (Wii) Goes Budget

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 6:32 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. Capcom revealed, through its official online shop , that Resident Evil 4 for the Wii will go on sale for $29.95.

'Ben 10: Protector of Earth' (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

D3Publisher of America announced Ben 10: Protector of Earth where you take on the role of Cartoon Network's popular everyday-kid-turned-superhero, Ben Tennyson. Using the power of the Omnitrix, which has embedded itself on Ben's wrist, players will be able to battle as one of five popular alien heroes from the show - soon to be revealed!

'Too Human' (X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Too Human, players are treated to a non-stop barrage of action powered by the seamless integration of melee and ranged firearms combat and fueled by breathtaking visuals. Battles unfold in awesome scale as players engage with vast numbers of enemies.

PlayStation Network is Going Down

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Europe announced that on May 8th, 2007, its PlayStation Network will be temporarily going down for approximately 3 hours, from 17h to 20h, for maintenance. People who are actively playing games at that time will be able to proceed, but connecting between 17h and 20h will not be possible.

'Project Witches' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Project WITCHES is a 3rd person tactical combat game designed to exploit the capabilities of new generation consoles. Players find themselves in terrifying dark medieval surroundings in an epic struggle for survival against the repellent deformed Hordes of the Beast, an evil creature that has established a reign of slavery and terror throughout the land.

Microsoft Expects Xbox to Turn a Profit in 2008

by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In an interview with eWeek, Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division President Robbie Bach predicted that the Xbox will become profitable during the course of 2008, "It's a business that will be profitable next year—we'll make money next year and that will be the first time, which is pretty exciting." In the subsequent years Microsoft then expect to actually make money off their console endeavor.

'Tomb Raider: Anniversary' (ALL) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on May 6, 2007 @ 4:11 a.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.

'LEGO Star Wars' Coming to the Wii ?

by Rainier on May 6, 2007 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to distributor sources LucasArts is working on bringing both LEGO Star Wars titles to the Wii bundled as LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga, including reworked controls for the Wiimote, as well as Thrillville and a billiards game Pool Party. While waving the Wiimote as a lightsaber would be cool, it seems odd that LucasArts is bringing both titles to the Wii, as the first one was published by Eidos.

'Forza Motorsport 2' (X360) - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on May 6, 2007 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Forza Motorsport 2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and plenty of customization options.

Empire Brings 'Speedball II' and 'Double Dragon' to Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on May 5, 2007 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire Interactive announced that it will bring the furious excitement of the classic Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe to Xbox Live Arcade. It will include the original version, as well as a remade HD edition with more teams and downloadable content.

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on May 5, 2007 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise. Burnout 5 gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.