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'The Chronicles of Riddick' (Xbox) Coming to Xbox 360 ?

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 4:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

One of the better games on the original Xbox was no doubt Chronicles of Riddick : Escape from Butcher Day, but so far it has not been added to the Xbox 360 backwards compatibility list. According to OXM there is a good reason why, as they reveal that Vivendi's action game might be making an appearance on Microsoft's next-gen console. No further details were given, so speculations whether this will be a remake or downloadable through Xbox Live are going rampant.

'Paragraph 78' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 4:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

1C revealed the first Paragraph 78 details, an FPS game developed by Gajin based on the Russian movie with the same name. You are part of a group of former special forces soldiers assigned to duty on a secret missile base, when "things" start going wrong.

Rebel Monkey Studio Formed

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Casual game industry vets Margaret Wallace and Nicholas Fortugno today announced the launch of Rebel Monkey, a new casual game development studio focusing on creating the next generation of high quality casual games to entertain and entice audiences worldwide.

'The Settlers II: The Next Generation - The Vikings' - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 1:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced The Vikings addon for Blue Byte's strategy 2D to 3D remake The Settlers II: The Next Generation, which will obviously add the Viking race, new campaign with 12 missions, all other races become playable in singleplayer, new quest system, and more.

'Hellgate: London' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 12:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 12:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you are to oppose smart & dangerous enemies, a large set of diverse weaponry, possibility to control machinery, detailed and interactive game world, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, and multiplayer with numerous modes.

'Terra: Formations' - 38 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 10:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Cave Studios announced the development of its multiplatform game, Terra: Formations! In Terra: Formations, players have the freedom to select their preferred style of game play, ranging from high action First Person Shooter (FPS) to more strategic Real-Time Strategy (RTS) in a ranking system set up much like a Role-Playing Game (RPG)!

Various Game Trailers #998

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 2:23 a.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:

  • Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - Trailer (3)
  • Final Fantasy VI Advance [GBA] - Trailer
  • Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Dwarves Trailer
  • Spectrobes [NDS] - Trailer #2


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

'Earth Defense Force 2017' (X360) - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earth Defense Force 2017, previously known as EDF X, is an arcade-style 3rd-person shooter equiping players with an extensive arsenal of diverse weapons, pilotable vehicles and loyal teammates in order to defeat a wide variety of attackers ranging from gigantic ants and spiders to robots and monsters standing more than 20 stories tall.

'Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 1:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade is a futuristic 3D game that uses the best elements of RPGs within the context of a fast moving RTS game, set in a mysterious future universe where organic machines are built using genetic engineering.

'The Moment of Silence' - Vista Compatibility Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 1:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Moment of Silence is a high-tech political thriller. When a SWAT team storms Peter Wright neighbour's apartment, it is Peter's job to uncover the truth behind his mysterious disappearance. This Vista Compatibility patch is only for the German edition of the game...

'GoPets' (NDS) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GoPets brings together a community of virtual pet owners in which players create and train a virtual dog or cat, watch as their pet develops its own personality, appearances and hobbies. Players can also take the pet online through Nintendo’s Wi-Fi connection service to make friends with other pet owners from around the world.

'Air Battles: Sky Defender' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 12:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wild Hare Entertainment's Air Battles: Sky Defender, developed by Pilot Entertainment, is a frantic, high-speed action of an arcade-style shooter to history's ultimate aerial killing ground, World War II.

'Cinema Empire' - v1.2 German Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 12:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cinema Empire is Comport Interactive's latest commercial sim products. Start small, work your way up and end up as the owner of the country’s largest chain of movie theatres.

'Brooktown High: Senior Year' (PSP) - 32 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2007 @ 7:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set against the drama and excitement of players' senior year of high school, Brooktown High: Senior Year for the PSP is a groundbreaking social interaction and dating simulation that challenges players to create their own characters and find the girl or boy of their dreams.

'Rainbow Six Vegas' (X360) to Get Downloadable Content

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2007 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The latest OXM issue reveals that Ubisoft is preparing to release 10 new multiplayer maps (Red Lotus, Wartown, Marshalling Yard, Neon Graveyard, Presidio, etc.) as well as 2 new game modes (Assassination, CS like VIP protection mode, and Conquest, where you need to protect locations in order to win) for its recently release tactical shooter Rainbow Six Vegas. The DLC will cost 800 points ($10) and is scheduled for March release.

'Honeycomb Beat' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2007 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hudson and Konami announced Honeycomb Beat, combining hypnotic music with brain teasing challenges that everyone can enjoy, Honeycomb Beat features intuitive touch screen puzzle action across three modes of play that lets gamers try to clear hexagonal Honeycombs from the game board.

Various Game Trailers #997

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 11:27 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:

  • Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars - Scrin Trailer
  • JAZZ: Hired Guns - Trailer
  • Alien Shooter Vengeance - Trailer #3
  • Def Jam: Icon [PS3/X360] - Trailer


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

'Dewy's Adventure' (Wii) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 9:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dewy's Adventure, from the Elebits producer, is an action title that lets players use the Wii Remote to control the elements and manipulate the terrain of the game world as they help a small droplet of water save its home world from a mysterious dark force.

'Time Ace' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 9:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Konami announced Time Ace, a fast and explosive high-flying shooter featuring 19 heart-pounding missions, numerous multiplayer modes and vibrant 3D graphics that faithfully bring the arcade-style shooter experience to a handheld gaming system.