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Officers In 'Rush for Berlin' - Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rush for Berlin is a tactical real time strategy game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, during 1944-45. In a desperate race against the clock to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union, players will have the edge on the battlefield with their Officers.

'Stranger' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stranger is a real-time strategy game, with elements of role playing games set in a world, split in two parts, surface and a subterranean one, which are in a tenuous balance. Stranger will also feature multiplayer, although details beyond "The players may play on their own, or unite in teams" are a bit sketchy.

Empire Brings 'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey' (Xbox/PC) To The UK

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire Interactive announced today that it has signed Funcom's adventure game for UK distribution, this coming May. Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy.

'Emergency 4' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Emergency 4 you can either play the 20 mission campaign or choose to try the randomly generated missions. Emergency 4 will feature realistic physics (walls collapsing, fire spreading), simplified controls, as well as a multiplayer mode. This demo features an intro sequence, a tutorial, and 2 missions.

'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' (X360/PC) Patches In The Works

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bethesda's PR guru Pete Hines has revealed that a patch for the X360/PC editions of TES4: Oblivion is in the works. The patch will address a number of issues that they found or were reported by the community. Initially, a beta patch will be released, so err on the side of caution and back up your save games. When the patch has been deemed fully working, a final version will be released shortly thereafter. A European patch/update will be released after the English version to address some localization issues.

'Half-Life 2: Episode One' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You reprise his role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.

'Hitman: Blood Money' (PS2/Xbox/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.

Lara Croft In The Guinness Book of World Records

by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Tomb Raider: Legend launches in the UK, and Lara Croft has already been awarded with an entry in the Guinness World Record as the ‘Most Successful Human Videogame Heroine.’

Various Game Trailers #752

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 11:03 p.m. PDT | 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:

  • Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars - Trailer
  • Guild Wars: Factions - Trailer #3
  • Dreamfall: The Longest Journey [Xbox/PC] - Music Trailer
  • Star Wolves 2 - Trailer


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

'Zegapain XOR' (X360) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 10:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bandai's Zegapain XOR is a sci-fi mech action game where you play as Toga Victor, an ace pilot brought back from the dead to fight against Gars-orm, who's hell-bent on wiping out mankind. Toga has a powerful mech, Zegapain, at his disposal which can be modified with an array of weapons, such as lightsabres and rifles, and various other parts.

'Splinter Cell Double Agent' (PC) Gets Spy vs. Mercenary Multiplayer Mode

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 7:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Initially, Ubisoft was planning to add Spy vs. Spy to the PC edition of Splinter Cell Double Agent, unlike the Xbox 360 version, which featured Spy vs. Mercenary. According to this post on the French Ubisoft forums, it seems there has been a change of heart, mainly due to the massive outcry from fans. While there will be an official announcement in a few weeks, it has been confirmed that PC gamers will now also be able to enjoy Spy vs. Mercenary, although it's unknown whether this is in addition to – or in place of – Spy vs. Spy, or if it's cross-platform enabled.

'Rogue Trooper' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 4:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rogue Trooper is a mix of intense 3rd person action and next generation stealth elements, with complex line-of-sight AI, multiple game paths, full tactical use of your bio-chip operated equipment and both single- and multiplayer online gameplay.

'Lost Odyssey' (X360) Won't Be Found Until 2007

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mistwalker's second RPG, created by acclaimed artists Takehiko Inoue (Japanese manga creator, made famous by Slam Dunk), Japanese novelist Kiyoshi Shigematsu, and Final Fantasy music composer Nobuo Uematsu. The game is produced by Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of the original Final Fantasy series. At the Tokyo Xbox 360 briefing Mistwalker's Sakaguchi disappointed fans by announcing Lost Odyssey has slipped into 2007.

'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter you embody Captain Scott Mitchell as he commands the Ghosts and Special Forces allies equipped with the IWS in the quest to save the president of the United States, recover stolen nuclear codes and eliminate a vicious band of renegade soldiers hell-bent on unleashing catastrophe.

Thursday April 6, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

Blizzard Europe Opens New 'World of WarCraft' Hosting site

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard today announced the opening of a new World of Warcraft site in Europe that will host multiple game realms of all playing types in English, French and German. The first seven realms will be launched on Thursday, 6th April with additional realms opening shortly thereafter.

'Shadowgrounds' Co-Op Mode Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

An adrenaline-pumping action game developed in the Finnish woods in secrecy for almost two years, Shadowgrounds strikes from the darkness with a flash of light in 2006. The game features upgradeable weapons, lighting based gameplay, an epic storyline with strong characters, and now also 2-4 player multiplayer coop

'LostMagic' (NDS) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In LostMagic peace in the world is challenged by a new evil force. The only hope lies with the wizard Isaac and the seven magic wands left behind by the creator. Monsters wield unimaginable power in this realm, and as Issac, the player will use the stylus to unleash magic spells and command numerous monster squads in magical battles.

Ubisoft Signs 'Shonen Jump Naruto' License Agreement

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with VIZ Media to develop video games based on VIZ Media's Shonen Jump Naruto animation series for the Xbox 360, scheduled to hit stores in 2007.

'Justice League Heroes' (PSP/PS2/Xbox) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Justice League Heroes is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes.