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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.

Play 'TinyWarz' And Get a Chance to Win an Xbox 360

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2006 @ 12:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

TinyWarz is a massively multiplayer, turn-based, strategy game where players battle other players and computer controlled bandits on distant worlds. From now until the end of December, every computer controlled Bandit destroyed on any planet has a small chance of having an Xbox 360 Modification. If you find and destroy this Bandit then salvage the Xbox modification you'll win an Xbox 360 ... it's that easy!

'FlatOut 2' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 3:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring an enhanced version of the original’s lauded physics engine with even faster driving track designs, FlatOut 2 also boasts numerous improvements, enhancements and additions to make the title the definitive FlatOut experience. At long last Empire has released a 2 track, 2 events, 3 car drivable demo.

'Baghdad Central: Desert Gunner' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 2:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

You’re the designated gunner, you’re on patrol… and yes, you’re a target. It’s your assignment to be the bait and to draw fire; it sucks, but it’s your job. At least you have the fire-power to keep bad-guys at bay (thanks Blues).

Nintendo Wii Launches in Japan, Sells Out

by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo has launched its new console in Japan, making about 400,000 units available at launch, considerably more than Sony's meager offering at the PS3 launch. Major retail outlet Bic Camera had 3,000 units in store, with hundreds of people lined outside for hours, and pre-orders that sold out across the country in minutes. Nintendo plans to have another 600,000 Wii's available ion Japan by year's end. The Wii launches in Europe on December 8.

'Control Monger' - v1.020 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MindSurge Entertainment released a new patch for its team based multiplayer FPS Control Monger. This update brings MindSurge's freely downloadable game to v1.020 and adds a new map, joypad/joystick support, and a slew of tweaks, bug and crash fixes.

Nintendo Adding Four New Classics Titles To Wii Shop Channel

by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo will be adding 4 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Dec. 4. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points, available in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets, to download the games. This week's new games are Donkey Kong Jr., Victory Run, Columns, and Ristar.

'World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade' - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is the exciting new expansion to Blizzard's massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It expands the game by tremendous bounds, adding new races, quest, lands, Battlegrounds, professions and items, raising the level cap to 70, and more.

'Unreal Anthology' - Unofficial Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2006 @ 1:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

For the very first time since its debut in 1998, the Unreal franchise gets a compilation of Unreal and Unreal Tournament titles with Unreal Anthology. This unofficial patch addresses an issue where you can't play UnrealGold online.

Various Game Trailers #950

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 11:58 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 :

  • Natural Selection 2 - Trailer
  • Vanguard: Sage of Heroes - Shadow Hound Trailer
  • The Continuum - Trailer


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

'Command & Conquer: Tiberium Wars' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 10:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.