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'The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles' (X360/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Judy on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 12:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Shivering Isles features more than 30 hours of new gameplay and allows you to explore an entirely new plane of Oblivion — the realm of Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness. In Shivering Isles, you can continue playing with your existing save game/character, or create an all-new character just to explore the new content.

'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' (PS3) - 6 New Screens

by Judy on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for PS3 will include the Knights of the Nine addon, featuring an all-new faction and quests for noble characters and answers many of the questions surrounding the Ayleid ruins found throughout Oblivion.

'Runaway 2: the Dream of the Turtle' Demo Coming Friday

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 10:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pendulo Studios is working on a follow-up to last year's hit title Runaway: A Road Adventure, an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style. Check back Friday morning if you want to sample CDV's upcoming adventure Runaway 2: the Dream of the Turtle, allowing you to check out the Alaska level.

NCsoft Profit Drops by Nearly Half

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft reported earning results for 2006, revealing that sales came to $361 million, with an operating profit of $46.1 million. Compared to the previous year, sales maintained a similar level while operating income and pre-tax profit decreased 44% and 41%, respectively. The company saw its net profit drop 43% year to year, mainly due to investment.

'Dreamlords' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dreamlords combines the accessibility of a web game with RPG character development, RTS battles and long term tactical strategy in a never before seen gaming experience.

'Nancy Drew and The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Majesco announced that the world's most recognizable teen sleuth unravels an interactive mystery in Nancy Drew and The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park, letting fans become the teen detective in a Touch Screen based adventure.

'The Sims Stories' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA announced today that The Sims is launching a new line of games, The Sims Stories. These laptop-friendly games will feature engaging characters and easy-to-play storylines that are sure to entertain both the novice and experienced player.

'Half-Life 2: The Black Box' and 'Half-Life 2: The Orange Box' (ALL) Delayed

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 8:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Black Box PC edition includes Half-Life 2: Ep. Two, Portal and Team Fortress 2, while the Orange Box will ship for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, includes all the content of The Black Box, plus the original Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode One.

GameTap Signs 'Galactic Command: Echo Squad'

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 6:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GameTap announced it has signed Galactic Command: Echo Squad, a fast-paced episodic space shooter set in an expansive galaxy. With an evolving story line that is constantly changing, no two playing sessions are ever the same.

'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2' (ALL) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic.

'Jade Empire: Special Edition' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover.

'The Chronicles of Spellborn' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 5:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Khaeon Games, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, Spellborn uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.

'Infernal' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Infernal is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.

'Virtua Fighter 5' (PS3/X360) Developer Diary #2

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments. AM2's Murayama continues to tell us more about the Quest Mode.

'Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection' Coming to North American PlayStation Store

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Currently only available in Japan, Namco Bandai Games America announced that Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, will be available later this month to North American gamers as an exclusive download from the PlayStation Store.

'Sonic and The Secret Rings' (Wii) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sonic and The Secret Rings stars the Blue dude with the ‘tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog in '91. This intense and exciting action game combines high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!

Jason Hall Leaves WBIE for HDFilms, Replaced by Monolith CEO

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group President Kevin Tsujihara announced that Samantha Ryan has been named Senior VP, Development & Production, replacing Jason Hall, who goes back to his creative/development roots with HDFilms, securing a first-look development deal for videogames and feature films.

'Silverfall' Goes Gold in Germany - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silverfall is a fantasy-style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline, featuring large free-roaming environments, 4 customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single- and multiplayer (co-op and PvP), ragdoll effects, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders.

D3Publisher Signs 'Ben 10' (ALL) License

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

What kid wouldn’t want to be Ben Tennyson – a boy who can turn into hundreds of different alien heroes? Soon they can. Cartoon Network has awarded D3Publisher of America the gaming rights to the hit action-adventure series Ben 10.

'Mass Effect' (X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 3:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.