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'Space Empires V' Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2006 @ 1:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge, living, breathing galaxy.

'Legend of the Dragon' (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii) - 35 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2006 @ 2:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Legend of the Dragon is a 3rd person action game with RPG components, featuring fantastic martial arts movements from the TV series. As in the series, players will find Twelve Signs of the Ancient Chinese Zodiac, each with its own temple, and each temple with its own guardian.

'Crysis' - 3 Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2006 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion.

'Diver: Deep Water Adventures' - French v1.06 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2006 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Diver: Deep Water Adventures is a mix of 3D tactical strategies and first-person adventure action. Biart has released a new patch, bringing the French retail version to v1.06 and fixes mission 14, video playback, BCD control, mailbox log and various other bugs.

G-Star Brings 'Flyboys Squadron' to Europe

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2006 @ 10:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

G-Stars will publish Flyboys Squadron, a single player game combined with an MMOG that puts the player in the pilot seat of a Nieuport 17 biplane to participate in exciting World War I era missions inspired by the Flyboys movie.

'Anno 1701' - European v1.01 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2006 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Weigh anchor, sail the seven seas, explore new continents and foreign cultures. Demonstrate your strategic skills, business acumen and diplomatic finesse. Revel in the jubilant cheers of your people – but don't disappoint them. This v1.01 patch is for the UK/French versions and updates gfx on the G80, improves unit balancing, multiplayer, and fixes a slew of other issues.

Unlock Santa Claus in 'LEGO Star Wars II'

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2006 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ever wonder how Santa Claus manages to work his way down chimneys way too small for him? Or how he seems to stop time in order to visit all of the world's good boys and girls every Christmas morning? LucasArts and TT Games know the answer: Santa Claus is a Jedi Knight whose amazing Force powers allow him to pull off such spectacular feats.

Arkane Studios Reveals 'The Crossing'

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2006 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While details are as good as non-existant, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic developer Arkane Studios and the art Director of Half-Life 2 are working on an all new project, The Crossing, powered by Valve's Source engine. According to 1UP this game, if pulled off successfully, could create a new genre of gaming, as it merges singleplayer with multiplayer in what is being called crossplayer-FPS. The Crossing will be cover story on the next Games for Windows issue.

'Hellgate: London' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2006 @ 12:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

'Live For Speed: S2' - v0.5V Alpha Patch/Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 11:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

With LFS S2 important features have been added, dynamic camber (improved simulation of suspension and different suspension types), highly detailed tyre physics and a damage model have been introduced. The LFS team has released a new update for the LfS S2 alpha demo adding stability, several fixes, and an in-game autoupdate function.

'Jade Empire: Special Edition' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 5:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover.

'Sacred 2' - Screen & Trailers

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 5:16 p.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.

'Silverfall' - v1.13 French Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 4:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Silverfall is a fantasy-style 3D action RPG that casts players into a world torn between science and nature. Monte Cristo has released the first patch bringing your French retail game to v1.13 and adds various optimizations, UI changes, multiplayer fixes, and other tweaks.

Various Game Trailers #967

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 4:53 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:

  • C&C 3: Tiberium Wars [X360] - Trailer
  • Ar Tonelico [PS2] - Trailer #2
  • Sacred 2 - Trailer #2
  • The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Trailer #5
  • Battlestations Midway [X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer #4


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

'The Sims 2 Pets' - Body Shop Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 4:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Sims 2 Pets allows players to create and control digital characters throughout their lives while determining the outcome of their relationships and choosing their destiny. Each platform will feature customized content. This patch allows the Body Shop to be compatible with previous Expansion Packs.

'Tomb Raider Anniversary' (PSP/PS2/PC) - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 4:27 p.m. PST | 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 artefact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.

'1701 AD' - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Weigh anchor, sail the seven seas, explore new continents and foreign cultures. Demonstrate your strategic skills, business acumen and diplomatic finesse. Revel in the jubilant cheers of your people – but don't disappoint them. This v1.01 patch is for the US version and updates gfx on the G80, improves unit balancing, and fixes a slew of other issues.

'Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars: Kane Edition' Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

C&C 3: Kane Edition includes an exclusive bonus DVD with a behind the scenes documentary, deleted scenes and a blooper reel from the live action video shoots, gameplay strategy videos from the game designers themselves, 5 exclusive wallpapers, exclusive in-game content including 5 new multiplayer maps and 3 unique unit skins -- one for each of the three factions in the game.

'Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville' - v1.04 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Starting as a small town star and working through the ranks to become a national legend, Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville lets players race in several single player modes packed with options or engage in a two-player, split-screen arcade mode for one race or an entire season. This patch fixes X Fire Support, and minor game play issues.

'Panzer Elite Action' - v1.43.87 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Koch Media/JoWood has released a first patch for Zootfly's tank driving action game Panzer Elite Action. This v1.43.87 addresses various fixes, changes, and tweaks in general.