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Atari Ready For Some Early Spring Cleaning?

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 9:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In an interview with UK trade magazine MCV, Atari CEO Bruno Bonnell reveals that the ailing publisher might sell off most, if not all, of its internal studios in order to keep the company financially secure. Atari currently has five studios who are working on some big titles, and Bonnell indicates that these may be shed once their current projects are wrapped up. The studios are: Driver 4's Reflections (UK), current-gen Test Drive's Melbourne House (Australia) Stuntman 2's Paradigm (US), Earthworm Jim's Shiny Studios (US) and next-gen Test Drive's Eden Studios (France).

'Commandos Strike Force' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Commandos Strike Force takes you right into the heart of the action from a first person perspective. Take control of the three members of the 'Strike Force' unit, each with their own play style. However, it is up to you how you execute plans of attack by combining the Commandos' unique skills. This demo allows you to try out the game's 3 characters in 2 mission (thanks CFansite).

'Medal of Honor Airborne' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 4:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Medal of Honor Airborne is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience.

'BattleStrike: Eastern Front' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

City Interactive today announced a new World War 2 game, BattleStrike: Eastern Front, and is being developed using Epic’s Unreal technology. The title is scheduled for release in the Q4 2006 and will be available in all leading retail outlets across various territories including America, Europe and Asia.

'Darkfall' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Enjoy the smooth and flowing gameplay, the fast paced action, and the highly responsive controls. Darkfall is a next generation MMORPG that combines real-time action and real-time strategy in a fantasy setting.

'Tekken: Dark Resurrection' (PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 3:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Revealed a few days ago, Namco today officially announced that Tekken is coming to the PSP, this summer. Tekken: Dark Resurrection takes all the top elements from the latest arcade version and introduces a host of new, PSP-exclusive features to deliver great mobile gaming.

'Major League Baseball 2K6' (ALL) - 9 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 2:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Major League Baseball 2K6 includes innovative features such as a new movement system and realistic player collisions on the infield and outfield. New broadcast elements include flashback replays, and a unique player morale system will unfold the drama like never before in a baseball video game.

'Reprobates' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 2:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

dtp announced today has launched the ANACONDA Adventure Weeks. In each of the following weeks dtp will announce the signing of one new adventure project for 2006 or 2007, starting today with Future Games' new adventure Reprobates.

'Bust-a-Move Deluxe' (PSP) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 2:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Join Bob and Bub plus new characters, never before seen games and ways to play including spooky Ghost Mode! Pop matching colored bubbles to solve puzzles in a variety of game types including head-to-head play. Whether you are a first-timer or an expert bubble launcher, you will be sure to find brain-teasing fun in the over 1000 puzzles available in Bust-A-Move Deluxe!

Relentless Software Adds Six Recruits to Its Staff

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 1:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Relentless Software, known for Buzz! The Music Quiz, today announced the recruitment of 6 new staff to its creative team with plans for more additions as the studio expands.

'RF Online' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in the deep space galaxy of Novus, RF Online sees you take your pick from three all-powerful warring factions and leading your character into the final battle for control over the entire Novus galaxy. More details and screens detailing the three factions ...

Various Game Trailers #711

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 9:05 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 :

  • UberSoldier - Trailer #3
  • The Outfit [X360] - Intro Movie
  • Driver Parallel Lines [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer
  • Everquest II: Kingdom of Sky - Gameplay Trailer


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

'F.E.A.R.' - v1.03 Patch, SDK & Server Files Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 9:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Vivendi has released the v1.03 patch for Monolith's first person close-quarters combat experience which now includes PunkBuster anti-cheat software, a multiplayer vote kick option, and 3 new multiplayer maps. An updated SDK and dedicated server files for hosting multiplayer games are also available.

'Paraworld' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 8:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Paraworld combes for the first time ever a setting never seen before with personalized unit management, it brings new life to the real-time strategy genre. Modern elements blend with primeval conditions in a long forgotten, incredibly beautiful prehistoric world. Creatures long extinct come once more to life, a constant danger to anyone living in the area.

'Star Wars Battlefront II' - v1.1 CD Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 5:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

LucasArts has released the first patch for Pandemic Studios' Star Wars Battlefront II. This update brings your retail game to v1.1 and adds new map support, improves multiplayer, adds balance tweaks and various graphical issues. This version of the patch is only valid if your game installed off CD, not DVD.

'The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion' (X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 5:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin.

'World Series of Video Games' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 5:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Games Media Properties announced the first-ever World Series of Video Games, set to kick off in June 2006 in Louisville, Kentucky with four subsequent circuit events taking place throughout the year and culminating in a final event in December 2006. Grand prize is $1 Million in cash prizing, and the event will combine PC and Xbox games under standardized rules and procedures across a circuit of multiple tournaments.

'Baten Kaitos II' (NGC) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 5:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Baten Kaitos II takes place 20 years after the original with 2 new continents to explore, in addition to locations from the original. You play as Sagi, Milly or Giro on your quest to find the source of a series of unnatural phenomena.

Sony Executive to Discuss PlayStation 3 in GDC 2006 Keynote

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 2:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The keynote, titled "PlayStation 3: Beyond the Box," will demonstrate the creative and technical opportunities that will be made available via next-generation consoles. More specifically, Harrison will outline SCE's current plans for the PlayStation 3 and how certain development strategies will help increase consumer interest.

'Darkstar One' - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

DarkStar One delivers fast-paced action within a vast and authentic universe, spectacular graphics, freedom of choice, a gripping story and the power to save the federal galaxy from its nemesis!