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'Final Fantasy III' (NDS) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The only Final Fantasy never localized will finally reach Europe, Spring 2007! Using the features of the NDS to their fullest, Final Fantasy III features graphics that have been reworked and remodeled in 3D, while maintaining the mythical Final Fantasy look and feel.

'World of Warcraft' - v2.0.1 US Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 8:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard has released a small update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This massive v2.0.1 update revamps the honor system, adds arena skirmishes, and the usual slew of balance tweaks, bug and crash fixes...

'Pacific Storm: Allies' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 8:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pacific Storm: Allies the allies of the main factions, American and Japanese, come into conflict. Powerful Germany will join Japan forces to fight against England, Australia and USSR. New units to construct, new historical locations to visit and a brand new version of the engine that brings better graphics than ever.

'Officers' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 4:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead either one of 3 sides (USSR, Germany and Allies) to victory, recreating the real structures of all armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques. This demo features the first mission of the Allied campaign, Omaha Beach.

'Supreme Commander' - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Gas Powered Games for its RTS game Supreme Commander. Chris Taylor is known for his work with Total Annihilation under Cave Dog, and Supreme Commander will mark his return to a genre that he helped popularize.

'Fighting Fantasy' (NDS/PSP) Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 4:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Former Eidos CEO Ian Livingstone and ex-Lionhead Studios' Steve Jackson have teamed up with veteran development consultants Bad Management to bring the classic Fighting Fantasy series of books to portable console platforms.

PSP Gets First Batch of Downloadable PSOne Titles

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With its lastest firmware update Sony enabled PSP users to hook up to the PS3, and get playable PSOne games. The first batch of downloadable titles is now available on the PlayStation Store, each for a purchase price of $5.99. CoolBoarders, Crash Bandicoot, Hot Shots Golf 2, Syphon Filter, and Tekken 2 are now on offer, but original peripheral support and multiplayer modes will not function.

Vin Diesel No Longer Agent 47 in 'Hitman' Movie

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Last year, it was reported that Vin Diesel would be starring in "Hitman: The Movie," but according to Ain't it Cool, he is no longer on the project and has been replaced by Deadwood's Timothy Olyphant ("Seth Bullock"). Luc Besson signed on to co-produce, along with Chuck Gordon, Adrian Askarieh and Daniel Alter. With a script penned by Swordfish's Skip Woods, the 20th Century Fox movie is tentatively scheduled for Fall 2007.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After two years of development Climax's Warhammer Online was cancelled after which Games Workshop granted its license to Mythic Entertainment. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMO game for PC and console set in the fantasy world of Warhammer.

'WarPath' Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lighthouse Interactive announced that it has acquired the European publishing rights to Groove Games fast-paced sci-fi FPS game, WarPath for the PC. Developed by Digital Extremes, WarPath offers up a unique single player experience as well as multiplayer modes that will challenge any shooter fan.

'Neverwinter Nights 2' - v1.03 Patch Available

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 3:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Neverwinter Nights 2 is an RPG taking the player from the tiniest of villages into a sweeping tale of danger and war. Bioware has released the final v1.03 patch through the in-game updater, only for the English edition of the game, and requires you to have v1.02, and includes bug fixes, improvements and even some new features.

Various Game Trailers #951

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 7:49 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 :

  • Halo 3 [X360] - TV Ad Trailer
  • Tortuga: Two Treasures - Trailer #3
  • Lost Planet: Extreme Condition [X360] - Actions Trailer
  • NCAA March Madness 07 [PS2/X360] - Trailer
  • Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII [PSP] - Trailer
  • Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific - Dev Diary #2
  • Crysis - DirectX 10 Flythrough Trailer


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

'Fury' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 7:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Auran's Fury is the ultimate competitive online RPG. It takes the best elements of an MMO - combat, advancement and teamwork - and blends them with the best elements of an FPS - instant action, fast pacing and diverse game types.

Ubisoft's $100,000 'Rainbow Six Vegas' (X360) Contest

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 7:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft is giving away up to $100,000 in total prizes in the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas Royal Flush Series. It’s easy to win, if your team beats the Frag Dolls you win $2,000, that’s $500 per team member, it’s that simple. Competition starts today and will last until December 13th between the hours of 7pm and 10 pm PST. To get in on the action all you’ll need is an Xbox 360 copy of Rainbow Six Vegas, Xbox Live Gold account, and show up in the Rainbow Six Vegas lobby and be selected to challenge the Frag Dolls!

'Halo 3' (X360) Multiplayer Beta Sign-Ups Begin!

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 5:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Halo 3 website has gone live, providing the first way for North American and European gamers to gain access to the Halo 3 public multiplayer beta on Xbox 360. This is not the only way Xbox 360 gamers will have access to the beta, and beta registration is not limited to a first-come-first-served basis, additional ways to gain access wioll be announced in the coming weeks.

'Reprobates' - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 5:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Reprobates, a classic 3rd person point & click-adventure, is based on the enhanced engine of Black Mirror and Nibiru and will again stun the players with beautiful graphics, highly detailed 3D character models and a thrilling atmosphere and story.

'Dead Mountaineer's Hotel' - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 4:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dead Mountaineer's Hotel is a 3D point-and-click adventure, in the style of Benoit Sokal's Syberia, based on the original story by famous Russian sci-fiction writers Strugatsky Brothers.

'Ultimate Baseball Online 2006' Adds Virtual Trophy Case

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

MMO sports game Ultimate Baseball Online (UBO) 2006 unveiled the latest in a series of personalized features for UBO players. UBO characters can unlock and display a variety of colorful and meaningful virtual trophies based on the accomplishments of their online game baseball characters.

'Brain Buster Puzzle Pack' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 4:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Agetec announced the upcoming Brain Buster Puzzle Pack for the Nintendo DS, featuring the latest and most challenging Japanese mind games including Sudoku and Kakuro, providing abundant challenges for novices and experts alike with a deep selection of added bonus materials.

'Inquisitor' Revealed - 56 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 4:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Inquisitor is a dark new RPG developed by Cinemax and Wooden Dragon. In the role of medieval investigator the story brings you into a gloomy world full of heresy, betrayal and danger. You will investigate many horrific crimes committed by sly enemies whereas sooner or later you will be swallowed by a whirl of deadly conspiracy attempting to destroy everything in your fatherland.