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PC Game Sales Increase to Nearly $1 Billion in 2006

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With all the constant talk that PC games are on the decline, PC is dying, it seems 2006 put a stop to that claim. According to the latest NPD numbers, PC games sales are showing signs of growth as revenues increased one percent to $970 million. OVerall sales for 2006 increase by 6% to top $7.4 billion.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (X360/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 3:47 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.

Voices Over '2Moons' Contest

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

2Moons is a free, totally brutal MMORPG designed specifically for adult gamers, created to be an easy-to-get-into title set in an aggressive, dangerous and visually stunning world. Acclaim is giving players a chance to get their own voices into the actual game to breathe life into the characters they will encounter.

'Bionicle Heroes' (ALL) Coming to the Wii - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 3:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Eidos and TT Games confirm a new LEGO adventure in Bionicle Heroes, bringing to life the most powerful and exciting LEGO characters ever seen in one game, in an action-packed world of adventure and discovery.

'Virtua Tennis 3' (PSP/PS3/X360/PC) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 3:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtua Tennis 3 gives gamers the opportunity to experience new levels of realism never thought possible on a home console system with enhanced photo-realistic graphics and advanced player animations that perfectly match the behaviour and mannerisms of individual professional players.

'Motorstorm' (PS3) Delayed in North America

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 3:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MotorStorm delivers brutal off-road racing, plunging players into a stunningly realistic - but frenzied and chaotic - environment awash with grit, mud and petrol, in a game that leaves the standard rules of racing in the dust. SCEA confirmed a recent date change on the official site from the original Feb. 26, to March 2007.

'Loki' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 2:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology : a mighty Norse fighter, a fierce Greek warrior, a powerful Egyptian magician or an Aztec shaman who masters the secrets of the spirit world.

'UEFA Champions League 2006-2007' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA will celebrate Europe’s most prestigious club soccer tournament, May's UEFA Champions League, with the launch of UEFA Champions League 2006-2007, which will ship to stores worldwide on March 20, 2007.

'Myst Online: Uru Live' Gets Extra Content

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 2:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Myst Online: Uru Live is Cyan Worlds' online multiplayer version of Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, but unlike its predecessors, the new worlds of “Uru Live” are dynamic and alive, making use of real-time 3D rather than still images to bring players together online to explore incredible new worlds. Currently in beta release, a new area of the city and an all-new, never-before-seen Age are being released.

Various Game Trailers #984

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 11:04 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:

  • Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 [ALL] - UAV Drone Trailer
  • The Sims 2 Seasons - Trailer
  • TimeO [Wii/PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl - Stalkers Trailer
  • Titan Quest: Immortal Throne - Gameplay Trailer
  • World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Trailer
  • Sam & Max Episode 3: The Mole, the Mob, and the Meatball - Trailer (2)
  • Garfield's Nightmare [NDS] - Trailer


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

'Pacific Storm: Allies' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 4:48 p.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.

'Europa Universalis III' Collectors Edition Only At Target

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 4:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive announced that it has reached an exclusive deal with the national chain, Target. to be the exclusive carrier of Europa Universalis III Collectors Edition for the North American market. The CE includes a giant world map, strategy guide, soundtrack, and other bonus material.

'Hard to be a God' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 4:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Hard to be a God is an RPG with adventure and espionage elements based on a storyline of the novel with the same name by Strugatsky brothers. The main hero is a graduate of a medieval secret service high school, and his mission is to scout and report the situation in the Kingdom of Arcanar, an independent anarchical state.

'Command & Conquer: Tiberium Wars' (X360/PC) - 7 Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 3:10 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 VOIP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.

NCsoft Brings Back Double XP Weekend

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 3:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft and Cryptic Studios are bringing back one of the most popular in-game events that City of Heroes and City of Villains has ever seen: The Double XP Weekend. From Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, all City of Heroes and City of Villains players will get double the usual XP when they take on adventures and battle crime or cause mayhem.

'Arena Football: Road to Glory' (PS2) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Arena Football: Road to Glory is the second iteration of the Arena Football franchise, now featuring more than 40 teams will be made available in Arena Football: Road to Glory and for the first time the user can play as their favorite AFL or af2 team.

'Call of Duty 3' (X360) Valor Map Pack On Xbox Live - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 11:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Activision has released five all-new Call of Duty 3 multiplayer maps for online, split-screen, and System Link play! This map pack is available in all regions and will set you back 800 Points.

UPDATE :There seems to be an issue w/ the map pack, Microsoft and Treyarch are aware and working on it.

Microsoft Making Vista Downloadable

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 11:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft is offering customers 3 new ways to buy, upgrade or license multiple copies of Windows Vista. Windows Anytime Upgrade, Windows Vista Family Discount and Windows Marketplace will provide customers with greater flexibility in obtaining the new OS and will ensure they have the edition of Windows Vista that matches their needs.

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07' (Wii) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 10:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

At home or on the go, challenge the world's top golfers in all-new PGA TOUR Mode, featuring training sessions, practice, and The FedEx Cup, the new PGA TOUR championship playoff system. Hone your skills in the all-new Shooting Gallery, then play as or against 11 players, including John Daly, on 12 championship courses.

'Lumines Live!' Gets Xbox Live Expansions

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Three new packages of Lumines Live! content will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m. GMT (1 a.m. PST). Two of the add-on packs will be available at special promotional prices, and one of them will be free to Xbox Box Live Gold Members for a limited time!