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EA Financial Result Reveals Loss And Game Delays

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 6:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier today, EA released its fourth quarter financial results, and while net revenue was $641 million, up from last year's $553 million, the overall result dropped from an $8 million profit to a $16 million loss. While numbers are boring, the subsequent conference call was not, as EA executives announced it is pushing back some of its heavy hitters. MoH Airborne moves from Q4 2006 to Q1 2007, SuperMan Returns will miss the movie launch this June and will be released at the end of the year with the DVD, while we won't be seeing Will Wright's Spore until at least April 2007.

'Burn' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burn is a first Person Shooter, in development at Polish Destan Entertainment, whch allows the player to fight with others in multi player mode, as well as a singleplayer experience against AI bots.

'Heavy Weapon' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 5:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Heavy Weapon is a classic arcade-style side-scrolling action game in which the player strives to defeat hordes of enemy armies in the form of tanks, jeeps, fighter jets, helicopters and other land- and air-based vehicles. PopCap Games announced that Heavy Weapon will be showcased in the Microsoft booth at E3 in Los Angeles next week, unveiling the new multiplayer mode.

GameFactory's E3 2006 Lineup

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 5:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

GFI announced its lineup of titles for the E3 2006 in Los Angeles. On display will be a number of RTS products, action games, shooters and tactical games such as Officers, Jagged Alliance 3D, Warfare, and 4th Battalion, but also the previously unannounced Werewolves.

'Tortuga: Two Treasures' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 5:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tortuga: Two Treasures will have players setting sail as pirate captains in search of action, adventure and of course, treasure. You play Thomas ‘Hawk’ Blythe and after you get betrayed and captured, a dramatic battle for power, romance, treasure and truth commences aboard the Jolly Roger.

'Universal Combat: The Legacy Edition' Announced

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

To mark the 10 year anniversary of the Battlecruiser franchise, 3000AD announced the final chapter in the Battlecruiser/Universal Combat series. UCLE includes new and improved technologies from all previous Battlecruiser / Universal Combat titles as well as various other enhancements and content.

'Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins' (PSP) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ultimate Ghosts 'n' Goblins sees the triumphant return of valiant knight, Sir Arthur, as he must save the princess from the clutches of evil. Specifically recreated from the ground up, witness the evolution of the series with the inclusion of exciting upgrades and new gameplay features, all the while retaining the legendary qualities reminiscent to the property.

'Rayman Raving Rabbids' (ALL) Becomes Wii Launch Title

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 3:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced plans to release the fourth installment of the Rayman franchise, now officially titled Rayman Raving Rabbids, worldwide during Holiday 2006. Scheduled for current and next-generation consoles, Rayman Raving Rabbids also joins the line-up as an official launch title for Nintendo’s Wii, formerly known as Revolution, and its innovative controller.

'Race Driver 2006' (PSP) Trans World Cup Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Race Driver 2006 for the PSP features a cavalcade of real cars, world-famous circuits and incredible closely fought competition races. In addition to an extensive career mode, the North American edition of Race Driver 2006 comes loaded with an additional and all-new championship, the Trans World Cup.

'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' Gets Mature Rating Due To Nudity Mod

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The ESRB has changed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's rating from Teen to Mature due to more detailed depictions of blood and gore than were considered in the original rating, and due to a 3rd party mod file unlocking topless versions of female characters.

DreamCatcher's E3 2006 Lineup - Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 1:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Check out the following new screens from DreamCatcher's 2006 Pre E3 lineup:

'Zoo Tycoon 2: African Adventure' Goes Gold

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the Zoo Tycoon 2: African Adventure expansion pack has gone gold. Gamers of all ages will experience firsthand the biodiversity of the African continent and the animals that live there as they customize their African-inspired dream zoo.

Activision Grabs James Bond Game License From EA

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MGM Interactive and EON Productions Ltd. have awarded Activision the rights to develop and publish interactive entertainment games based on the James Bond license through 2014. Electronic Arts recently dropped the license due to disappointing results from a streak of mediocre titles.

'Caesar IV' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pandemic has constructed a whole new ‘playground of destruction’ from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new and exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world where there’s only one rule: everybody pays.

Crave Entertainment's E3 2006 Lineup

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crave Entertainment today announced its lineup for the 2006 E3 in Los Angeles, California. Crave will showcase covering all console and handheld platforms, and for the very first time a look at World Championship Poker for Xbox 360. Read more for details ...

'Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War is a detailed real-time strategy game that lets players completely command one of the four mightiest empires of the ancient world: Greece, Rome, Egypt, and Persia.

'Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Rangers 2 is a turn-based RPG giving gamers an unprecedented level of freedom in a vast universe combining third and first person mech battles, RTS elements, classic text adventures, and an arcade style shooter. This massive demo includes the full game, allows you to play for 60 minutes, but you can restart the game and play again (thanks Blues).

'Real World Golf 2' (PS2/PC) At E3! - Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In2Games announces that it will preview Real World Golf 2 at the E3 trade show in LA. Real World Golf 2 builds upon the huge success of the first title..still using the revolutionary Gametrak system to track your swing in real-time – no joysticks, just swing the club to play!

Ubisoft's E3 2006 Lineup

by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Ubisoft announced its lineup of titles for the 2006 E3 in Los Angeles, Calif. Ubisoft will showcase 10 new titles, including a yet unannounced project in development over at Radical entertainment (known for Timesplitters). Read more for details ...