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'Paradise' - v1.1.3 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradise is an adventure game which immerses the player in the heart of Africa, at once eternal and terribly contemporary. Ubisoft has released a new v1.1.3 patch for the English versions of the game, improving the graphical quality of the game.

'EA Replay' (PSP) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Already revealed last week, EA today officially announced that it will release EA Replay, a compilation of EA games from the 90's exclusively for the PSP, bringing you back to a simpler time when the dawn of gaming's golden age took hold.

'Warhammer: Mark of Chaos' - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is a revolutionary real-time strategy game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor.

'German Street Racing' - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

German Street Racing is a street racing game, developed by Dutch studio Team6, spread out over 5 of the biggest German cities. Select your favorite German car, tune it, race against AI or take it online, but most of all, keep an eye on the condition of your ride!

Take Two Financial Results May Fall Short

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While its q3 results were encouraging, up from $169 to $240 million compared to last year, Take Two warned investors that its full year result might be below expectations due to various factors, the delay of a yet unannounced prime PSP title, taxes, office relocation etc, but it will not release the final numbers until after its most recent SEC investigation has concluded. However it did confirm that Bully and GTA: Vice City are still on track for their October release, and looking ahead Take Two plans to release several new installments in various franchises.

'Bully' (PS2) - 37 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.

Atlus Signs 'Etrian Odyssey' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus U.S.A. today announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Etrian Odyssey, a ground-breaking RPG for the Nintendo DS known as Sekaiju no Meikyuu in Japan.

'NHL 2k7' (ALL) - 32 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL 2K7 introduces a completely new skating engine to give users the true on-ice movement of an NHL game. Additionally, Pro Control receives new enhancements to both offensive and defensive controls, giving hockey fans thrilling new ways to attack and defend on the ice.

'Dawnspire: Prelude' Launches Today

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dawnspire: Prelude is a team-based online action-rpg set in an original fantasy world. The game focuses on teamplay, tactics and player skill, all put into a frenzied and exciting mix to bring a new angle to the gaming experience you normally find in action-rpg's.

'Assassin's Creed' (PS3) Officially Coming to Xbox 360 - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Ubisoft announced that the version of its new Assassin’s Creed franchise for the Xbox 360 will launch with the PS3 system version of the game in early 2007. Assassin’s Creed is being developed by an all-star team from Ubisoft’s world-class Montreal studio.

'The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Discover the true origin of Spyro as he evolves into a living, breathing weapon of explosive destruction! In The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning, Spyro embarks on an epic quest to uncover his roots and realize his destiny.

'Nanostray 2' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shin’en Multimedia today announces the development of Nanostray 2, introducing many new features and elements which have never been used in its genre. This includes innovative touch screen features as well as exciting WiFi functions over the internet.

'Crash Boom Bang!' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crash Boom Bang! will allow players to roll the dice and dive into one of 40 action-oriented, outrageously funny, multiplayer mini-games, as they communicate with and bet against opponents through the never-before-seen DS Motion Panel Communicator.

'Killer Network Interface Card' Makes Retail Debut

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bigfoot Networks Inc. today announced it has begun shipping its Killer Network Interface Card (NIC), specifically designed to improve performance for online gamers who demand less Ping (latency) and more Frames Per Second.

'War In The Pacific' - Updated Editor Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 2:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Matrix Games and 2 by 3 Games have released an updated editor for their strategy game War In The Pacific. The v6 update overall improves the editor and adds new features like “Update All Ship Weapons,” allowing you to easily modify weapons of an entire class of ships, and

'Assassin's Creed' (PS3/PC) Also Confirmed for Xbox 360

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 10:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After yesterday's semi-confirmation that Ubisoft is bringing Assassin's Creed to the PC, it is now also a certainty that an X360 version is in the works. The latest issue of UK magazine 360, which just went on sale, has it on their front cover as a world exclusive, while moments ago IGN also had it on their front page, although it was taken down moments later. Read more to check the 360 cover page for the ultimate proof ...

Various Game Trailers #872

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 9:56 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:

  • Alpine Ski Racing 2007 - Trailer
  • Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich - Trailer
  • Day of Atlantis - GC 06 Trailer
  • Forza Motorsport 2 [X360] - Damage & Physics Trailer
  • Just Cause (X360/PC) - Developer Diary #2
  • Sparta: Ancient Wars - GC 06 Trailer
  • Team Fortress 2 - Character Classes Trailer [Hi]
  • Caesar IV - Developer Diary Trailer #3


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

'Eragon' (ALL) - 9 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 9:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eragon is an epic fantasy-adventure which centers on a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Based on the upcoming movie, Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he alone has the power to save -- or destroy -- an Empire.

'Alien Arena 2007' - Free Full Game Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 8:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alien Arena 2007 is a first person online deathmatch shooter using id Software's Quake II and Quake III source code under the GPL license. With features including 32 bit graphics, new particle engine and effects, light blooms, reflective water, hi resolution textures and skins, hi poly models, stain maps.

'Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run' (PS2/Xbox) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 7:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring action superstar Dwayne The Rock Johnson as government super-spy extraordinaire Alex Decker, players for the first time ever can step out of the Interceptor and straight into third-person action, utilizing The Rock's physical prowess by taking down enemies with intense melee combat moves.