by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 10:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In 300: March to Glory, based on Warner Bros. Pictures' motion picture, players take on the role of King Leonidas, who leads the brave 300 Spartans against Xerxes and his massive Persian army in a battle to determine the very fate of western civilization.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Strategy First and Glyphic Entertainment announce the signing of Warlords Nintendo DS. This classic turn-base strategy title compliments Disciples II DS, Jagged Alliance 2 which are also under development.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Gods & 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. In case you missed
yesterday's screens and trailer, here are some more ...
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 6:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy and is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 4:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 4:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As promised, Microsoft has released the first mappack for Epic's action game Gears of War. Sponsored by the Discovery Channel's new show Future Weapons, the 2 free multiplayer maps Raven Down and Old Bones weigh in at 98mb. There is also a Map Pack 1 Theme and an introductory video by CliffyB available when you log onto Xbox Live.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 4:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Heimspiel: Eishockeymanager 2007 is a German 3D icehockey management from Greencode. The Games Company has released a new patch bringing your German retail game to v1.06 and improves features, tweaks, and fixes some gfx problems.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 3:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Yesterday Sony sent out a media blast to the press touting that it had just won an Emmy for its SIXAXIS wireless controller in the Peripheral Development and Technogical Impact of Video Game Controllers category. Apparently Sony deceived the press en masse as it not only did NOT win an Emmy for the PS3 controller, but rather for its old Dual Shock analog controller, it is also
sharing the Emmy with Nintendo for its D-Pad.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 2:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Burnout Dominator is an all-new installment of the Burnout series, loaded with intense racing action and dozens of retina-searing World Tour events.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 2:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blizzard has released a small update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v2.0.3 update, requires at least v2.0.x installed, prepares your German/French/UK game for The Burning Crusade expansion, as well as the usual slew of balance/unit tweaks, UI changes, bug and crash fixes...
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Techland has launched a
Xpand Rally Xtreme demo contest for the best rally driver. Record the best time on the Aces Criteron Stage 2 (Italy) demo map and the winner will receive a Logitech MOMO streering wheel. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 2:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bust-A-Move Bash!, previously known as Bust-A-Move Revolution, features 10 different characters, including franchise favorites Bub and Bob as well as many new additions.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 2:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Europe and Relentless Software today unveiled a new addition to the Buzz! series designed specifically for the schools market. Buzz!: The Schools Quiz combines the quiz format and playability of previous Buzz! titles with bespoke Key Stage 2 National Curriculum content to create a game specifically tailored for educational use in Primary Schools.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 2:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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JoWooD announced a new distribution partnership with Pinnacle Software who will distribute a number of their titles in the UK, starting with the ski simulation Ski Alpine Racing 2007, the extreme sports game Freak Out: Extreme Freeride and the counter terrorist shooter on The Mark.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2007 @ 12:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NCAA March Madness returns for the 2007 season, offering custom playbooks for each team, an enhanced Dynasty Mode, and other new features.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 6:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Blizzard announced that it will co-host special midnight signing events at 4 retail locations in California, and Europe to commemorate the release of WoW: The Burning Crusade. Doors open at midnight on Jan. 15/16, allowing gamers at each location to be among the first to purchase the WoW expansion, and get it signed by Blizzard developers.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 5:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Mile Entertainment announced the acquisition of the assets of Canadian casual games distro and developer RoverActive Inc.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 4:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In CellFactor: Revolution, gamers can manipulate thousands of objects simultaneously, control vehicles and fight against AI-controlled opponents or challenge friends to a match in the networked gameplay modes. CellFactor: Revolution establishes a new standard in physical interaction, combining multiplayer gameplay with massive environmental destruction.