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Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on July 29, 2006 @ 12:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Various Game Trailers #843

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 9:51 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:

  • WH40K: Dawn of War - Dark Crusader - Neocron Resurrection Trailer
  • Just Cause [X360/PC] - Trailer #3
  • Company of Heroes - German Weapons Trailer
  • Dead Rising [X360] - Trailer #5
  • Caesar IV - Trailer #3
  • The Sacred Rings - Trailer
  • Joint Task Force - Behind The Scenes #4


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

Sega Sammy's Profit Bottoms Out

by Judy on July 28, 2006 @ 7:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sega Sammy said Friday its profit fell 93 percent in the most recent quarter due to the lack of new models of slot machines. The company identified and closed down some unprofitable venues, while (oddly enough) opening four new ones.

Activision Taps 'Call of Duty 3' (ALL) Soundtrack Composer

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 6:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision announced today that it has signed award-winning composer Joel Goldsmith, known for Stargate: Atlantis, Witchblade, Helen of Troy, to score the soundtrack for Call of Duty 3, his console video game debut in a career that spans more than twenty years.

'NHL 07' (ALL) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Charlotte's Web' (GBA/NDS/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 2:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Charlotte's Web is an enchanting video game under license from Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products based on the upcoming feature film from Nickelodeon Movies/Walden Media/Paramount Pictures.

UK Police Objects to M-Rated 'Reservoir Dogs'

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 2:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

UK's BBFC has granted Eidos' Reservoir Dogs an 18+ rating (equivalent of the ESRB's M Rating), but the the Association of Chief Police Officers has voiced its total disapproval of the game, due to its violent emotions, especially against members of the police service, and that it encourages to torture, shoot and execute policemen. Earlier this year New Zealand's Office of Film and Literature Classification banned the game because it "encourages the player to perform – and showcases in slow motion – the most extreme forms of violence and brutality for the purpose of entertainment."

'Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam' (GBA/NDS/Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam delivers a skateboard experience focused on head-to-head racing, allowing players to feel the breakneck speed of downhill competition as they tear up the world's steepest terrains while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in such locations as San Francisco, Machu Picchu and Hong Kong.

'Zoo Tycoon 2: Dino Danger Pack' Available For Online Purchase/Download

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that Zoo Tycoon 2: Dino Danger Pack is now available online for only $4.99. Dino Danger Pack offers four new ferocious dinosaurs: Carnotaurus, Styracosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex.

'Let's Make A Soccer Team!' (PS2) - 56 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA Europe is bringing the Japanese PS2 exclusive football management game, Let's Make a Soccer Team! to Europe. The game offers a unique football management experience allowing you to create, build and control every aspect of your own football club in the real football world!

'Scarface' Coming to PSP, Cancelled on Xbox 360 - Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vivendi announced Scarface: Power. Money. Respect for the PSP, a mix of turn based strategy and real time combat, set in 1983 Miami. Wannabe gangstas can rival it out in the story-driven single-player mode or play online through the wireless multiplayer mode with up to 3 other players. Unfortunately there is also bad news as it seems Scarface: The World is Yours for X360 has been cancelled and is now only scheduled for PS2, Xbox and PC.

'Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run' (PS2/Xbox) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 10:42 a.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.

'Test Drive Unlimited' (ALL) Alfa Romeo Unveiled - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.

10Tacle Studios Enters Asian Market

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

10Tacle Studios announced an extensive cooperation with Chinese Nineyou IT, to cover the sales and marketing of 10T products on the Asian market, the joint development of new multi-player games and the porting of existing concepts to Europe.

'German Street Racing' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 9:13 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!

'Ninety-Nine Nights' (X360) Demo On Xbox Live Marketplace

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A 590mb demo for Phantagram's Ninety-Nine Nights, a fantasy game that mixes action with strategy elements, is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace, in all regions. You control a massive army that is challenged by hordes of enemies, in a multi-angle scenario, where you can assume the role of various characters and see the game world from totally different points of view.

'Two Worlds' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 6:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world.

'DevastationZone Trooper' - v1.33 Patch/Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You are a DevastationZone Trooper, one of the Blue Star Alliance’s toughest, hardened in combat and trained for action. During a space border patrol in the vicinity of planet Ardanis, you receive a code red distress call. The Rakkai Empire is invading the planet. This v1.33 adds sound device setup, Generic Software device is also available for maximum compatibility.

'Tenchu' (X360) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scheduled for an October release in Japan, Tenchu 360 will feature a new robust character editor, allowing you to create your own Ninja. Much improved AI will be able to hear or smell you, so you might want to clean your blood soaked outfit to not raise suspicion. An indicator will show when you are in the proper distance for a stealth kill, use your grappler or grab enemies while you are on the ceiling...

Aspyr Signs 'SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm'

by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aspyr Media announced today that it will publish SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm in North America, offering more of the original’s entertaining and seamless blend of RTS and RPG gameplay, scheduled for release in Winter 2006.