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'UFO: Afterlight' Coming to North America

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Topware Interactive announced that UFO: Afterlight will invade the North American retail market. UFO: Afterlight is the next installment in the UFO: Aftermath and UFO: Aftershock series, bringing a completely new insight to the story of Aftershock, this time from the perspective of lonely human inhabitants on Mars.

'Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Gods and Heroes you become a classic hero of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, you will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.

Nexon Developing 'Source' Powered Fantasy Based Action Game

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NEXON, known for its MMO MapleStory, announces a licensing agreement to use Valve's Source engine, to power a new fantasy based, third-person action title in production for the PC, to be formally announced at a later date.

Trio of Classic Titles Added to the Wii Shop Channel

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 11:05 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 : Excitebike, Beyond Oasis, and Splatterhouse.

Google Acquires Adscape Media

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Google has entered the in-game advertising business by acquiring Adscape Media, a small in-game advertising company offering dynamic delivery of advertising with plot and storyline integration, headed by former SCEA / Sega of America president Bernard "Bernie" Stolar.

'Surf's Up' (ALL) Announced - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft's Surf's Up, based on Sony's upcoming animation movie, is a mockumentary based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins.

Take-Two Interactive Up for Sale?

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take-Two announced that it has postponed its annual meeting. The purposes of the Board's actions are to provide additional time to review the proposed actions of the shareholder group and also to evaluate alternative courses of actions that could potentially be presented to the shareholders, including a possible sale.

'FreeStyle Street Basketball' - Free Alpha Client Available NOW

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FreeStyle Street Basketball is a fast-paced online basketball game where players meet on virtual courts to challenge each other in a dynamic pick-up game environment, featuring cutting-edge music, fashions and gravity defying basketball moves.

'Elemental Monster' (NDS) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hudson's Elemental Monster is an NDS exclusive fantasy based strategy/RPG card game. Featuring over 160 magic card, illustrated by Shinnosuke Hino, known for Spectral Force and Dragon Force, Elemental Monster, is based on combat using five elements, wood, fire, earth, water, and darkness.

'Battle Rage' Announced

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battle Rage is the third person shooter with elements of the beat’em up game that allows a player to control giant robots. Battles between the robots take place on carefully selected battlegrounds (so called “arenas”) and they are short, quick, brutal skirmishes.

'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 9:17 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.

'The Club' (PS3/X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Club is a 3rd person action shooter that focuses on addictive and rewarding gameplay, testing your skills to the limit and offers a relentless pace with frantic, fast paced gameplay with a unique style, tone and storyline that drips with energy, attitude and anarchy.

'Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None' (PC) Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the storyline of Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None follows 10 strangers who are invited to a lavish island only to be accused of murder, players assume the role of a new 11th character, Patrick Narracott the boatman who takes guests to the island. The player must reveal the killer before becoming a victim.

'Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords has a gameplay rooted in a classic puzzle gameboard setting and incorporates role-playing and strategy elements.

'Tomb Raider: Anniversary' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 4:37 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.

'FIFA Manager 07' - Database Update Available NOW

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 4:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA Manager 07: The Extra Time expansion adds new stadiums from all over Europe, new features such as ability to sell advertisement, start as coach, half time screens with commentary and plenty more. The database update works for the original, Extra Time expansion and for all international versions (every language).

'Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road' (PSP) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DBZ: Shin Budokai Another Road will further give players the ability to experience intense WiFi multiplayer battles with the most thrilling aspects of DBZ combat, including counter-attacks, super high-speed bouts, flight and Ki (energy) management.

Monday March 19, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 3:38 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:

'Numen: Contest of Heroes' - 43 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Numen: Contest of Heroes is an action/RPG that will plunge the player deep into the amazing world of Greek mythology, the realm of almighty gods, brave heroes, fabulous creatures, and great deeds.

'JAZZ: Hired Guns' Gets Delayed

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

JAZZ: Hired Guns is a classic turn-based tactical strategy with strong RPG elements, and fully destroyable environment. Originally scheduled for Q1 2007, Akella informed us that JAZZ is currently 80% done, but is getting pushed back to Q2.