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'Call of Duty 2' - v1.3 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision has released a new patch for Infinity Ward's WWII-based FPS Call of Duty 2, bringing your retail game to v1.3 and raising the gamestate from 16k to 128k. It also fixes a PunkBuster GUID issue, and a few multiplayer map tweaks.

'Teen Titans 2' (GBA) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Teen Titans take on their toughest challenge yet, as Majesco Entertainment Company and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Teen Titans 2 for GBA.

'Sparta: Ancient Wars' Gets Delayed

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Playlogic has updated the Sparta Ancient Wars product page reflecting a change in release date, originally scheduled for Q3, the game has been pushed back to Q4 2006. Sparta: Ancient Wars is an RTS based on historical events and timelines, and not to feature myths or legends.

'Hard Truck: Apocalypse' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

This third person action/RPG is set in the post-apocalyptic environment full of menacing mysteries and unfriendly inhabitants. Explore the new world using your heavy truck. The truck is your ultimate shelter, armor and a mean to earn your living. The upgrades of your heavy truck will pave the road to your victories in truck battles.

Take-Two and FTC Settle 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' (PS2) Dispute

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take Two settled Federal Trade Commission charges that it failed to disclose important information about the game's content to consumers by not disclosing that the game discs contained potentially viewable nude female characters and a potentially playable sex mini-game. An $11,000 fine per "future" violation was ordered; luckily, this is not retroactive, as that would have cost Take-Two a total of $72 billion.

Does Wii Have Its Own Messenger Service?

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo has a patent for "A messaging system includes a web server computer and at least two video game systems. Each game system is configured to connect to the web server computer via the Internet and to communicate status data indicative of an activity engaged in by a user thereof. The web server computer generates a session file indicative of user status and the status of each of two or persons on a buddy list of the user."

'Sonic Rivals' (PSP) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sonic Rivals is a head-to-head competition between Sonic and his top rivals. Rip through tracks in some high-spirited single player and wireless multiplayer action against friends as Sonic returns in a whole new racing-platformer with classic 2D gameplay in true 3D environments for gamers on the go.

Climax's Racing Studio Moves Into New Office

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With MotoGP '06 on X360 now completed, two massive new projects are about to join ATV Offroad Fury 4 for PS2 and ATV Offroad Fury Pro for PSP on the development board, prompting the studio to move into plush, new offices on Brighton seafront.

'Football Manager 2007' (PSP/X360/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 5:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Packed full with more than 100 new features, Football Manager 2007 is set for release on PC, and Xbox 360, while Football Manager Handheld on PSP completes the format line-up, with all platforms set for a Christmas 2006 release.

'Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express' - 4 Screens

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express is a high-quality adventure game that appeals to both adventure fans and casual buyers alike. Adventure fans will appreciate the unique adaptation of the novel into a thrilling and suspenseful video game and casual buyers will recognize the Agatha Christie brand as a brand that they can trust.

QuakeCon 2006 Still On Track

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While no specific dates have been announced yet, the organizer announced that despite a few hiccups the event is still on track. "this is to let everyone know that QuakeCon 2006 has NOT been cancelled. We've had a number of issues securing a venue and dates that suit the needs of the event, the attendees, and the staff. This has taken many turns and longer than expected, but we are working very hard to get everything wrapped up and announced very soon."

'Myst' (PSP) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Over a decade since PC adventurers first sampled the delights of Myst’s emotive and visual feasts, the new handheld development will engage the player like never before and literally take them to another world.

Majesco Financial Results Reveal Modest Progress

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majesco announced financial results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2006, and while there was a drop in net revenues (from $50.6 to $35.6 million), gross profit (from $8.4 to $3.9 million) and, these lower numbers are mainly due to the shift in policy. Operating income rose (from $821,000 to $1.4 million) mainly due to the sale of the rights and obligations of Teen Titans.

'Out of the Park Baseball 2006' - v1.01 Demo / Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Out of the Park Baseball 2006 offers gamers the ultimate in realism with its brand new pitch-by-pitch game engine, unrivalled playability and unparalleled customization. This is a fully functional, time limited demo version which will let you sim six months in game time.

'Beltion: Beyond Ritual' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rostok-Games announced the development of an alternative fantasy role-playing game Beltion: Beyond Ritual, which is in development since 2004. Beltion allows the player a freeform gameplay with a mix of fantasy and historical reality of medieval Europe.

Atari Europe Signs 'Thrillville' (PSP/PS2/Xbox)

by Rainier on June 8, 2006 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari announced that it has signed a deal with Frontier Developments to distribute Thrillville throughout Europe and Asia, Christmas 2006. Customize your park, interact with guests like never before, and build and hop into your own roller coasters and other rides.

Various Game Trailers #802

by Rainier on June 7, 2006 @ 9:42 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:

  • Bet on Soldier: Blood of Sahara - German Trailer
  • Star Trek: Legacy [X360/PC] - Trailer (2)
  • Bullet Witch [X360] - Trailer #4
  • Crackdown [X360] - Trailer #2
  • Everquest II: Fallen Dynasty - Trailer
  • Halo 3 [X360] - Making of E3 Trailer Documentary
  • Project Gray Company [PS3/X360/PC] - Dev Diary #4
  • Super Dragon Ball Z [PS2] - Trailer
  • El Matador - Trailer #6
  • Anno 1701 - Trailer


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

'NFL Head Coach' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 4 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 7, 2006 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NFL Head Coach, developed by EA Tiburon, is a 3D strategy sports game that challenges gamers to build and manage every aspect of a football team from the ground up, and work with all coaches in the NFL Coaches Club.

'Star Wars Galaxies' Gets Chapter 1: The Corellian Captives Update

by Rainier on June 7, 2006 @ 6:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LucasArts and SOE announced today that Chapter 1: The Corellian Captives will be released to Star Wars Galaxies subscribers Thursday, June 8, giving players a host of new storylines, features and gameplay advancements.

'SPECNAZ 2' - 32 New Screens

by Rainier on June 7, 2006 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SPECNAZ 2 is a tactical FPS game, built on 3D outdoor engine AMOEBA. The main characteristic feature is the tactic-action model, which the game provides to the player, as well as gives him/her opportunities for successful completion of missions without any limitations.