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'Postal' Bypasses International Censorship

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 3:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The host of other countries (Australia, Korea, Brazil etc.) whose citizens have been unfairly denied their birthright to play the video and computer games of their choice can finally rejoice! Running With Scissors has cut through the bureaucratic, political and censorial red tape to make the POSTAL computer games universally available through Softwrap.

Greg Koler Takes Over As Infinium Labs CEO/President

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 3:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Infinium Labs has officially named Greg Koler as its CEO and President with board approval for its operations mandate. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors and is effective immediately.

'Full Auto' (X360) - 58 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 1:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Combine fully-automatic, weapon-equipped vehicles with highly detailed and interactive urban environments and you have Full Auto, the most destructive racing action ever experienced in a video game. This racer allows players to choose from a wide selection of unique vehicle designs and arm them with any combination of machine guns, cannons, and other deadly weapons.

'Night Watch' - English Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Night Watch is a tactical RPG, using the Silent Storm engine, and based on material from Russian writer Lukyanenko and is situated in the not so distant future. Replacing the earlier Russian demo, this version features 3 missions, 3 playable classes, all spells for first five levels, sixteen enemies of the three main classes including the boss at the end.

'Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover' (PSP) Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 12:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EA and Def Jam Enterprises announced today that Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover will ship to retail outlets nationwide this spring on the PSP. Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover lets you experience the ultimate hip hop fighting game anywhere you go.

'Battlefield 2' - Booster Packs and v1.2 Patch Details

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 12:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

End of last year EA revealed it would be releasing booster packs for DICE's Battlefield 2. Currently 2 packs are scheduled, Euro Force and Armored Fury, each of which will add new maps, weapons and vehicles. Read more for details and screens, as well an updated fix list for the Battlefield v1.2 patch.

'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey' (Xbox/PC) - 4 Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy. The game features three worlds, three distinctly different playable characters, and exciting action-adventure gameplay wrapped in a mature, exhilarating, and innovative storyline.

'Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach' Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Turbine today announced its preorder program for Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach. People who preorder will get a free Beta pass for up to 10 days, exclusive +1 in-game amulet for added defense during combat, access to the final game days before the official release, reserve a name, and pick your world, and also a special limited edition Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach poster featuring the red dragon

'Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike' (Xbox) Downloadable Content - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 10:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft today announced that new downloadable content (DLC) for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike is now available for download via Xbox Live. This round of free content consists of a brand new map, 2 classic maps from GR2, 3 all-new game types, 7 new weapons and one new kit restriction.

Lighthouse Signs 'Sword of the Stars'

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sword of the Stars is a breakthrough 4X Strategy game brought to you by the core team behind the blockbuster title, HomeWorld: Cataclysm. Sword of the Stars returns gamers to the action-packed roots of the 4X genre with some new twists, including a 3D starmap and real-time combat resolution in a 3D environment!

'OutRun 2006: Coast to Coast' (PSP/PS2) Also Coming To Xbox - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA announced today that OutRun 2006: Coast to Coast is also coming to the Xbox. Power your way across 15 new American themed environments from the OutRun2 SP arcade experience. Race from coast to glorious coast with a fresh new mission structure, a license mode and online play, with up to 6 players for a thrilling head-to-head journey.

'Tales of Legendia' (PS2) Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 9:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai announced today that Tales of Legendia has gone gold. The latest installment in the renowned Tales role playing series lets players embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of a legendary ship and take on fearsome creatures using a unique fighting system influenced by the award-winning Soulcalibur series.

'Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30' - v1.11 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft has released a new patch for Gearbox's WW2 tactical FPS Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30. This update brings your retail & downloadable game to v1.11 patch and while details are unavailable at this point, it should improve online performance.

Ubisoft Announces Two New 'Far Cry Instincts' (Xbox/X360) Titles - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 9:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Today Ubisoft announced that its Montreal Studio is developing two new titles in the Far Cry Instincts franchise. Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter for the Xbox, and Far Cry Instincts Predator for Xbox 360, which will include the original Far Cry product as well as the Far Cry Next Chapter.

'PizzaDude: Special Delivery' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Collect or prepare the ingredients(cheese, pepperoni, tomato, pineapple, onions, etc.) and get on your delivery-quad! Deliver the pizza (before the pizza gets cold) to various customers in 'PizzaTown'! Team6 has released a demo featuring 1 playable character and vehicle, 2 pizza's, and 2 delivery locations.

Mistland South No Longer Working on 'Disciples III'

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Strategy First announced today that their Agreement with Game Factory Interactive for the development of "Disciples III" has been terminated. Mistland South will therefore not be responsible for further development, although it continues work on Jagged Alliance 3D, also for SF.

Ubisoft Working On New 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Title

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

4Kids Entertainment and The Mirage Group announced today an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Ubisoft to develop and publish Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video games based on the upcoming CG feature-length film.

'Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel Academy' (GBA) On Its Way To Stores

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Konami announced that Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel Academy for the GBA has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Based on the popular animated show which launched last fall on the Cartoon Network, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel Academy takes the beloved Yu-Gi-Oh! video game series to a new level of dueling action, challenging players to climb through the ranks and become the King of Games!

Annual 'Sex in Video Games' Conference Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 9:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Evergreen Events announced the upcoming Sex in Video Games Conference: Exploring the Business of Digital Erotic Entertainment to be held June 8 and 9, 2006 at the Nob Hill Masonic Center in San Francisco, California. The conference is the first of its type and will be an annual event.

'Digital Jesters' Directors Under Scrutiny

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

On December 22nd a group of creditors obtained a Winding-Up order from the High Court in the United Kingdom against the publisher Digital Jesters. Following up on this order the creditors now intend to pursue further legal action against the directors of Digital Jesters, Mr. Terry Malham and Mr. Leonardo Zullo. In addition the creditors intend to demonstrate the Shadow Directorship of Mr. Rakesh Gandhi and administrators will shortly be appointed to investigate the transactions of Digital Jesters, their investors and associated ventures such as 'Myriad Interactive' of Mr. Marco Landi, with the aim of recovering outstanding debts.