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'Fatal Inertia' (PS3) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. The sport is called Inertia and it's one that offers a heady mix of speed, combat and real world environments that can be used to make your victory and break your opponents.

'Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?' (NDS) Sells BIG In Europe

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest craze to sweep across Europe isn’t a miracle diet or a celebrity workout, but a series of exercises designed to help exercise the brain. Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? took Japan by storm and has now enjoyed similar success in Europe since its launch on 9th June 2006.

Sunflowers' Games Convention 2006 Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At the Games Convention 2006, Sunflowers will be presenting its highly anticipated RTS titles, ANNO 1701 and ParaWorld. For the first time ever visitors will be able to play both titles at the stand.

'Undercover:­ Operation Wintersun' Story Details - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Undercover is an adventure game set during the Second World War, in the heart of war-torn Europe. The tantalizing story revolves around a horrible What-If scenario, tackling myths and undiscovered secrets and gives all new insights into the terrifying machinations of this era.

'Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle' Goes Gold ... Again

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Got Game today announced that its first person adventure game Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle has gone gold. Set against the eerie Cornish landscape, and bundled with bonus travel features on the real Cornwall, “Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle” steeps you in the ancient mysteries and supernatural wonders of England’s famed county.

'Broken Saints' (NDS/PSP/Wii) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A third-person adventure/action title, Broken Saints builds on exploration and communication-oriented gameplay found in classic adventure games like Myst and the King's Quest series, while introducing chilling mature themes and action found in such groundbreaking titles as Resident Evil and Eternal Darkness.

'Medieval II: Total War' - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the most turbulent and bloody era in European history, Medieval 2: Total War will allow gamers to lead their armies across the battlefields of Europe and the Holy Land before discovering the Americas and doing battle with the fearsome Aztecs.

Battlestar Galactica Special Airs on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

To promote season three of Battlestar Galactica, which begins Friday, Oct. 6, Sci-fi channel will be airing a one hour story-recap special called Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far on August 13th. Narrated by Laura Roslin, the Secretary of Education turned President turned resistance leader on Cylon-occupied New Caprica. Learn about humanity's costly struggle to survive against its deadliest enemy. Microsoft announced that the one hour special will be available on Xbox Live, although no date, or price, were revealed.

'SingStar Legends' (PS2) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

We all know the effect hearing a classic track can have and everyone has a tune that finds them singing their heart out, just like their music idols. Sony Europe announces the arrival of SingStar Legends, bringing your living room to life with a selection of the biggest household names in musical history.

'One Piece: Grand Adventure' (PS2) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari Europe announced today that it has signed Namco Bandai's PS2 exclusive pirate fighting anime game One Piece: Grand Adventure. Join Monkey D. Luffy in the chaotic battles we have come to expect from the Strawhat crew, but this time with even more adventures featuring an additional game-play mode and mini-game filled quests.

'The Settlers II: The Next Generation' Goes Gold In Germany

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced that the remake of BlueByte's construction-based strategy game Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D, has been completed and has reached gold status. While there is no info on other territories just yet, The Settlers II: The Next Generation will arrive in German stores early September.

'Ninety-Nine Nights' (X360) Heroes Detailed - 35 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ninety-Nine Nights is a fantasy game that mixes action with strategy elements. 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.

Bohemia Interactive Licenses Game Engine to U.S. Marines

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bohemia Interactive is extremely pleased to announce that the United States Marine Corps (USMC) has purchased an enterprise license of Virtual Battlespace (VBS). The license provides an unlimited number of VBS1 and VBS2 licenses to the Marines for use in tactical training, mission rehearsal and experimentation.

'Reservoir Dogs' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The game gives you the opportunity to play through the events of the film - leading up to and following the break down of the heist - from the perspective of each character. You get to experience those parts of the movie that were only suggested, delve further into the world of Reservoir Dogs and find out what happened at the diamond store.

Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 12:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Micro Application's Game Convention 2006 Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 11:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Micro Application announced his presence at the upcoming Leipzig Games Convention 2006, Germany where it will show Horse Racing Manager 2, Experience 112, and Fenimore Filmore’s Revenge.

Various Game Trailers #853

by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 10:09 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:

  • Mortal Kombat Unchained [PSP] - Trailer
  • Just Cause [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Trailer
  • .Hack//G.U. [PS2] - Jap Trailer #2


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

'Dead Rising' (X360) Gets Downloadable Content

by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dead Rising is survival horror game, in which you play freelance photographer Frank West, who in search of a scoop ends up in a zombie invested suburban town. Capcom has released the first downloadable content, although it mere unlocks 8 new costumes for your character.

'Flight Simulator X' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Flight Simulator X is the 10th installment in the long running franchise, featuring jaw-dropping realism and exciting new content. Microsoft has released a singleplayer demo, allowing you to check out the location of St. Maarten in the Caribbean and include 2 airports and 3 missions with increasing difficulty.

Duran Duran Beside Their Virtual Selves in 'Second Life'

by Judy on Aug. 9, 2006 @ 5:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

British rock stars Duran Duran announced today that they have commissioned their own custom-designed avatars who will live on a fantasy luxury island inside the online virtual world of Second Life. Their virtual counterparts will hold "in-world" concerts and media appearances taking place alongside the band's media, public and live engagements in the real world.