by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. For the first time ever you can rise to rule them all and with it the true destiny of Chantra is under your control...
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Halo, produced by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, has finally announced a director. The Halo motion picture will be helmed by Neill Blomkamp, making his feature film debut. Blomkamp is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and original artists currently working in short films and commercial advertising.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar revealed today that its controversial action title Bully is on track for an October launch. Bully follows teenager Jimmy Hopkins as he tries to survive his crooked classmates and superiors, and navigate the tricky social hierarchy at the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Resistance: Fall of Man, the U.S. and Britain band together in a last-ditch effort to save Europe and Asia from a horrific scourge. Humanity’s hope for survival is slim, and the tide of the battle rests on the shoulders of U.S. Army Ranger, Sgt. Nathan Hale.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced its participation in Games Convention, taking place in Leipzig from August 23 to 27, 2006 where it will present seven of its products, ranging from Dark Messiah, Double Agent, to Open Season and Horzes.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Destineer announced today that it has chosen Raleigh, North Carolina as the location where it will open its next development studio, with at least 100 engineers, artists, designers, QA staff, and management. The new studio will initially develop commercial videogames and training simulations based on Destineer’s work with the US intelligence community.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Talk about short notice... SEGA today announced Sports Interactive's NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007, which will already be available next month via digital download.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GMX Media announced today that its tactical FPS Specnaz: Project Wolf has gone gold, and will be released across Europe shortly.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today announced a publishing agreement with Japanese AQ Interactive for the forthcoming X360 neo-apocalyptic action game, Bullet Witch, signifying the beginning of an on-going co-publishing relationship between Atari and AQ Interactive Inc.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Panzer Command: Operation Winter Storm is turn-based and has a great PBEM system for head to head play. This v1.12 update adds major new gameplay features and also resolves several minor issues.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that the signature sound of gold record selling teen music sensations Aly & AJ has been translated to The Sims native language, Simlish. Its Into the Rush hit single, "Chemicals React," has been recorded in Simlish and will be made available to both music and gaming fans when The Sims 2 Pets launches.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While never officially announced, last year's
Tokyo Game Show PS3 release list made mention of two upcoming titles. Unfortunately From Software has terminated development of both Dark RPG and Black Blade due to mounting development costs. Currently it has one other title in the works for Sony's next gen console, Armored Core 4 is scheduled for release in Japan this November while the Xbox 360 version comes later this summer.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The golden age of console hockey will return when NHL 07 debuts with gameplay innovations that will allow players to feel like they are actually on the ice. Featuring an unmatched level of freedom and control, NHL 07 will represent a watershed moment in the history of the console hockey.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. today issued a prescription of good news for fans of the company’s Trauma Center series of medical drama simulations. Trauma Center: Second Opinion will be a Wii launch title...
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Caesar IV takes the city-building genre into the 21st century, with new gameplay and features, and a cutting edge 3D graphics engine developed specifically for the title.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Acclaim Games announces a free, totally brutal MMORPG designed specifically for adult gamers by former Shiny founder Dave Perry. No mercy for the weak, no pity for the dying, no tears for the slain, 2Moons was created to be an easy to get into game set in an aggressive, dangerous and visually stunning world.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DreamCatcher Games today announced that it will publish the Fantasy RPG Neverend in North America. Discovering the background of Agavaen, and determining her final personality is one of the main purposes of the game, which continuously appears as the principal plot is being resolved.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment today announced Cash Money Chaos for the PSP. CMC contains more than 50 hyper-fast levels, from circus tents to swamps to medieval settings, where players will grab cash, prizes and weapons as they unleash torrents of destruction upon their foes.