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'Auto Assault' Gets Free Content Update #3

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 12:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft released another free update for its vehicle combat MMO Auto Assault. Players will enjoy new instances, enhancements to the outpost token system and skills, two new weapon sets, and a few new bosses to test their mettle.

'RoboBlitz' (X360/PC) Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 12:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

RoboBlitz is a fast-paced action game featuring puzzle-solving and unique physics-based weapons. Players blast through 15+ levels of high-intensity action as Blitz, a multi-talented robot on a mission to save its factory from a band of invading mechanical brains. RoboBlitz will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade beginning Wednesday, December 6, after 0800 GMT (1:00 a.m. PST).

'NBA Street Homecourt' (PS3/X360) - 7 Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 12:27 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.

'ArchLord' Drops Monthly Subscription Fee

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 12:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. In order to boost the popularity, Codemasters decided to drop the monthly fees, and starting January 4, Archlord will be free to play after purchase.

'Medieval II: Total War' Patch in the Works

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA is Q&A testing the first patch for Creative Assembly's recently released 3D RTS Medieval II: Total War. The update is expected in the next few days and will include a new charge mechanic, 2 new charges (formed/unformed charge), unit balancing, AI optimizations, unpacker for the modders, and the usual bug/crash fixes. A full fix list is expected shortly ...

Silverstar Holdings Finalizes Empire Interactive Acquisition

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 9:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Stategy First parent company Silverstar Holdings announced that it had achieved over 90% acceptance of its offer to acquire the shares of Empire Interactive. The acquisition was pending shareholder approval, which has now been finalized.

'Theme Park' (NDS) Revealed - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 9:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EAGames is working on a remake of Bullfrog's old classic Theme Park for the NDS, currently only scheduled for Japan in March 2007. While details are slim, the new screens clearly show the stylus and tactical screen being used to build your amusement park and menu navigation. Since the text is in English, it's safe to assume the game will be coming overseas.

The World Series of Video Games Goes Primetime

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The World Series of Video Games announced it has signed deals with major broadcast, cable and satellite networks CBS, CSTV and VOOM HD Networks’ GAMEPLAY HD to air extensive coverage of its 2006 season, bringing professional video game competitions to major U.S. network television for the first time.

Eidos to Distribute Playlogic's 'Infernal' and 'Ancient Wars: Sparta'

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 8:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Playlogic and Eidos Interactive announced the signing of an agreement for Eidos to distribute two of Playlogic's highly anticipated PC titles, RTS Ancient Wars: Sparta, and 3rd action game Infernal, in the first quarter of 2007.

'Little Britain The Video Game' (PS2/PSP/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blast! Entertainment has agreed a major deal with Little Britain’s licensing agent Granada Ventures, to publish Little Britain The Video Game, based on the long running popular British comedy show on TV.

Take 2 and Double Fusion Sign In-Game Ads Agreement

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 8:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Take-Two and independent in-game advertising company Double Fusion, today announced that the companies have entered into a multi-title agreement (up to nine titles) for the sale of in-game advertising opportunities in a selection of 2K and 2K Sports titles.

'Galactic Command' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 8:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

When Derek Smart and his team set out to develop a fast paced space combat shooter, they didn’t want to do just your regular run-of-the-mill shooter. Instead they wanted to blend in all the elements that made the space combat genre of yester years awesome, with the current generation technology found in our industry recognized suite of games.

'Hot PXL' (PSP) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.

'Alan Wake' (X360/PC) Slips Into 2008

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, Alan Wake places gamers in the role of the best-selling suspense author, Alan Wake. He escapes to this small town to recover from the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée. In Bright Falls Wake comes face to face with his darkest nightmares. While there never really was an official release date, OXM seems to think it has been delayed until 2008.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 2:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The game will provide players with extremely dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where players are to oppose dangerous and wise enemies, a large set of multifarious weaponry, possibility to control various machinery, incredible detailing and game world interactivity, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, a well-balanced multiplayer with numerous modes.

'Burnout Dominator' (PSP/PS2) Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 1:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Although we have yet to see any assets, or an official announcement for that matter, it is no secret EA is working on yet another sequel in the Burnout series. While Burnout 5 is slated for the PS3 and Xbox 360, a new EBGames product listing indicates that Criterion is also working on a PSP and PS2 edition, under the name of Burnout Dominator. All versions of the new destructive racing game are tentatively scheduled for March 2007, no further details available.

Xplosive Brings 'Wild Earth' to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 1:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Explore the African wilderness by jeep, helicopter or on foot and capture some of Africa’s finest wildlife species and environments on your camera, up close and personal. Originally signed by Digital Jesters, Wild Earth was recently signed by Ubisoft for North America, and now Xplosiv snagged the European rights.

'Alpha Prime' - Russian Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 12:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Alpha Prime is a sci-fi FPS action game with an emphasis on the single player experience, with a varied gameplay balance of combat and more technical activities such as hacking and remotely controlling robotic devices. IDEA Games has released a Russian demo, but since its an FPS, once you get past the install, it shouldn't be much of a problem ...

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2006 @ 11:51 p.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.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2006 @ 1:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.