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'Scarface: The World Is Yours' (ALL) Gets Hollywood-Quality Sound Effects

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sierra Entertainment has partnered Skywalker Sound and Oscar-winner Randy Thom to ensure its third person action shooter Scarface: The World Is Yours boasts audio effects that are unparalleled in the video game industry. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film.

SpeedTree Gets Integrated into Unreal engine 3

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 1:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Interactive Data Visualization announced that they’ve joined Epic Games’ Integrated Partners Program for Unreal Engine 3. SpeedTree has been fully integrated into Unreal Engine 3 and is now available for licensing directly from IDV.

'Sonic Rivals' (PSP) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sonic Rivals is a head-to-head competition between Sonic and his top rivals. Rip through tracks in some high-spirited single player and wireless multiplayer action against friends as Sonic returns in a whole new racing-platformer with classic 2D gameplay in true 3D environments for gamers on the go.

'Assassin's Creed' (PS3/X360/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 11:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in 1191 AD, the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you play the role of Altair, an Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict and throw the environment into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history.

'Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2' (PSP) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KOEI announced that Dynasty Warriors Vol 2 has gone gold. Ancient China’s greatest warriors have rocked the foundations of heaven and earth for over 2,000 years. Now KOEI’s ‘Warriors Worth a Thousand’ return in DW Vol. 2 that eclipses the original with an exquisite array of features!

'Splinter Cell Double Agent' (x360) Collector's Edition Announced

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft today announces the limited availability of Splinter Cell Double Agent Collector's Edition for the X360. Available for pre-order, while supplies last, at a suggested retail price $69.99 and includes Covert Ops documentary focusing on authenticity & realism of the game, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the game, interview with Sam Fisher voice actor Michael Ironside, multiplayer tips & tactics, 7 mini web films, game trailers, concept art gallery and more...

'Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire' (PS3) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire is a sci-fi action game with stunning high-definition graphics, promising gorgeous Mobile Suit battles and the opportunity to participate in thrilling epic battles taking place on the futuristic Earth.

Hilary Duff Makes Appearance in 'The Sims 2 Pets' (ALL) - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced today that it has signed a partnership with recording artist, actress, fashion designer and philanthropist Hilary Duff, to make her inaugural video game debut in The Sims 2 Pets games, joined by her beloved Chihuahua Lola.

'NBA Live 07' (PS3/X360) Gets Unlockable Jay-Z Character

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Exclusive to the Xbox 360 and PS3, gamers who purchase Reebok's new S. Carter Basketball IV shoe at Champs Sports will receive a special code to unlock Jay-Z's character for use in NBA Live 07, marking the music icon's first foray into the gaming world.

'PDC World Championship Darts' (PS2/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PDC World Championship Darts provides an authentic ‘as seen on TV’ adaptation of the UK’s best loved home-grown sport, offering darts fans an authentic, star-studded, challenging darts experience that can be played at home. Oxygen signed an additional five champions to be featured in the game...

'Yoshi's Island DS' (NDS) - Features & Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A mysterious floating island has suddenly appeared over peaceful Yoshi’s Island. Soon after its arrival, a gaggle of kids vanishes from the island school. Thankfully, Baby Mario, Baby Peach and Baby Donkey Kong manage to avoid being kidnapped.

'Rainbow Six Vegas' (X360) Demo Coming - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A Rainbow Six Vegas playable demo for the X360 will be available on cover cd of the OXM December issue, and will be available on Xbox Live in November. The single player demo features part of the Dante's Casino level where you will Observe, Plan and Assault (O.P.A.) your way through the Gothic-themed casino that is under construction and believed to be a hideout for the terrorist leaders.

'Undercover: Dual Motives' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ANACONDA is announcing Undercover: Dual Motives, where players take control of physicist and reluctant spy Dr. John Russell in his early days, investigating at a British research facility, and hunt for a Nazi nuclear bomb

'Guild Wars Nightfall' Weekend Preview Event Great Success

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

Nearly half a million players got their first taste of Guild Wars Nightfall in last weekend's World Preview Event. Averaging 8.5 hours each over the course of the weekend, players amassed more than 4 million hours of game play, shattering the previous attendance record of 3 million hours set during the Guild Wars Factions preview event earlier this year.

Mod Chip Sellers Sentenced to Pay Over 9 Million in Damages

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today that a federal court in California recently ordered a group of defendants, representing console mod chip seller Divineo, to pay over $9 million in damages for violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

'Final Fantasy III' (NDS) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 7:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The only Final Fantasy never localized will finally reach North American shores! 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.

'Micro Machines v4' - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Codemasters has released the first patch for its miniature racing game Micro Machines v4 bringing your retail game to v1.01 and fixing a crash to desktop, and some graphical issues.

'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines' - v3.0 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v3.0 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth (thanks 3DGamers).

Intel Out to Acquire Nvidia?

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nvidia shares skyrocketed more than 8 percent Wednesday on rumors that Intel might be out to purchase the graphics chipmaker. Investors are speculating an official statement might follow shortly, while others say the deal would be too expensive, and not be as interesting as the recent ATi/AMD merger, as Intel has its own gfx chips.

'Mass Effect' (X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2006 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | 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.