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UbiSoft Reveals Four New Wii Titles

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 5:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A Ubisoft Europe release schedule reveals that it is making good on its promise to support the Wii, as four new titles are included for Q1 2007. Brothers In Arms: D-Day, Cosmic Family, Driver: Paralel Lines, Spelling Spree ae all confirmed in development as well as PoP: Rival Swords, Blazing angels, and TMNT. The schedule also includes 6 DS titles (Rayman, Mind Quizz, Dogz DS, Brothers in Arms D-Day, Settlers 2, and TMNT)

Various Game Trailers #971

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 2:55 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:

  • Galactic Command [X360/PC] - Trailer (2)
  • Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Trailer #15
  • Arthur and the Invisibles [NDS] - Trailer
  • Shining Force EXA [PS2] - Intro Movie


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

Playstation 3 to Win Console War With 75 Million Units

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Research and Markets' latest survey "The Transforming Global Video Games Market: The Emergence of Next Generation Gaming," predicts that sony PS3 will win the console war in the long term with an install base of around 75 million globally by 2010.

'Crackdown' (X360) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 1:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Crackdown pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the introduction of the first-ever truly 3-dimensional persistent playground, highly innovative co-op gameplay and an extensive prop interaction system all while taking place in a massive and highly-stylized urban center.

Massive Multiplayer Online World Champion Crowned

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 1:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The first Massive Multiplayer Online World Championships (MMOWC) concluded on December 15th in Miami Beach, Florida with former Swedish Counter Strike Champion Skalman beating U.S. Gamer Neomaven in a 90 minute head-to-head hunting event.

'NBA Street Homecourt' (PS3/X360) - 9 Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 12:20 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.

'Bullet Witch' (X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 11:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bullet Witch is an action adventure taking place in the exceedingly bleak near future of 2013. Civilization is on the brink of extinction after demons begin appearing on the earth, and the player wades into the fray as a witch named Alicia.

'Desperados 2: Conspiracy' Now Known as 'Helldora: Conspiracy'

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Helldorado: Conspiracy is a sequel of the Wild West tactical action strategy game Desperados 2: Cooper’s Revenge. It continues where Cooper’s Revenge left off and gives you the chance to answer some of the mysterious questions left open, as well as giving new players a well-balanced and self-contained story.

'Heroes of Annihilated Empires' - v1.1 US Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 6:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Heroes of Annihilated Empires offers an extraordinary blend of RTS and RPG gameplay, challenging gamers to create a powerful leader and a dominant military force through battle, diplomacy and treachery in a rich fantasy world. This new patch fixes critical errors, adds 2 new skirmish maps, and game balance tweaks.

'Xpand Rally Xtreme' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 4:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Xpand Rally Xtreme features new car classes, extreme rally tracks, expanded economics with a tuning plot, additional game modes and a realistic driving simulation model. This demo features 2 rally track (Malaysia and Italy), Arcade and Simulation modes, drivable in 2 customizable vehicles.

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 2:16 a.m. PST | 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.

'Coded Arms Assault' (PS3) Cancelled?

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2007 @ 1:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to the latest Famitsu issue, Konami's FPS Coded Arms Assault has been cancelled, although there has not yet been any official announcement. Coded Arms Assault lets players assume the role of a hacker that enters a virtual world in an attempt to overthrow an evil corporation bent on world chaos.

'Tribulation Knights' Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2007 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The storyline is an interpretation of the Bible concerning the end days. A worldwide cult organization is gaining control of the planet and is planning to incarcerate Christians who do not join them. The Tribulation Knights aim is to prevent that.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2006' - Countdown, 10-1

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2007 @ 7:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions, top handheld titles, top console/PC offerings, and the countdown of games 11-20. Today we're finishing up the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2006. Read more for the final results!

Worthplaying Wishes Everybody A 'Happy New Year'!

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2007 @ 6:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The entire Worthplaying team wishes everybody a Happy New Year! We hope everybody had a safe transition from old into new and may 2007 be even better than last year. We here at Worthplaying have tons of exciting new stuff lined up to better serve you all. Behind the scenes, we are working very hard to expand the website in various ways which will start showing in the months ahead, starting with the long overdue all-new layout/design. Until then, party on & stay safe!

'Motorstorm' (PS3) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2007 @ 6:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MotorStorm delivers brutal off-road racing, plunging players into a stunningly realistic - but frenzied and chaotic - environment awash with grit, mud and petrol, in a game that leaves the standard rules of racing in the dust.

'Jack Keane' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2007 @ 5:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Jack Keane, developed by Deck 13, known for Ankh, is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2006' - Countdown, 20-11

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2006 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions, top handheld titles, and top console/PC offerings. Today we're starting the countdown of the top 20 titles – tune in tomorrow to see what WP considers to be the best game of 2006. Read more for the final results!

'Loki' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2006 @ 1:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology : a mighty Norse fighter, a fierce Greek warrior, a powerful Egyptian magician or an Aztec shaman who masters the secrets of the spirit world.

'Lost Planet: Extreme Condition' (X360) Not So Exclusive?

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2006 @ 10:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded. Regarding a possible PS3 edition Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi stated "We will try to keep it as a 360 exclusive...But, from the company's point of view, when you think about the business, in the future it's something we might have to do."