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'Gran Turismo HD' (PS3) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While details on Gran Turismo HD are still slim, Polyphony Digital's newest GT iteration will be coming to the PS3 in full HD glory, including the ability to drive two-wheeled vehicles.

'WarPath' (Xbox/PC) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WarPath is new fast-paced Sci-fi FPS game offering up a unique single player experience as well as multiplayer modes that will challenge any shooter fan. Originally scheduled for June 2006, Digital Extremes has updated its product page to reflect a new July 18 launch date.

'UFO: Afterlight' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 1:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

UFO: Afterlight is a mixture of squad based tactical action and global strategy with the gamer controlling the actions of elite ground troops, and the running and construction of an intricate network of interlinking bases while collecting resources.

'Gary Grigsby’s World at War' - v1.201 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take command in this dynamic turn-based game and test strategies that long-past generals and world leaders could only dream of: make it happen in Gary Grigsby’s World at War. This update adresses a few small isssues that came up after the previous v1.2 patch.

'Just Cause' (PS2/Xbox/X360/PC) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. This rogue South American island is suspected of stockpiling WMDs and it's your job to negate the threat to world peace

Tuesday May 30, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 3:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

Various Game Trailers #796

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 3:04 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:

  • Lumines II [PSP] - E3 2006 Trailer
  • Half-Life 2: Episode 1 - Trailer #4
  • Joint Task Force - E3 2006 Trailer
  • Every Extend Extra [PSP] - E3 2006 Trailer
  • Hitman: Blood Money [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Trailer #12


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

'Call of Duty 3' (Xbox/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360) - Screen

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowing campaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout. Through a seamless narrative, CoD3 delivers the rush of unrelenting battle and breathtaking action of the Allied offensive that changed the fate of the world.

Xbox 360 Camera Coming In September

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a podcast interview with Larry "Major Nelson" Hyrb, Group Marketing Manager of Xbox Live Aaron Greenberg revealed that the Xbox Live Vision camera is scheduled for September 19. The USB 2.0 webcam is X360 and PC compatible, requires no drivers, but will be the only pheripheral suited as camera, no 3rd party ones are allowed. World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions, and Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas, amongst several Xbox Live Arcade titles, will use the cam to model players' heads, to add depth to the images it will use both portrait and profile angles.

'Motorstorm' (PS3) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MotorStorm delivers brutal off-road racing, plunging players into a stunningly realistic - but frenzied and chaotic - environment awash with grit, mud and petrol, in a game that leaves the standard rules of racing in the dust.

Visit 'Savage 2' Website and Win A VoodooPC HEXX Extreme Gamer PC

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

S2 Games celebrates the Savage 2: A Tortured Soul website re-launch with a 3-day trivia contest, starting on June 5, 2006. A series of shorts question will have visitors search the website for answers and participants will vie for Savage 2 beta access, free copies of the game, and the grand prize, a VoodooPC HEXX Extreme Gamer PC featuring SLI technology.

'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance' (ALL) - 35 New Screens

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.

Nintendo's North American Release Schedule

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo today revealed its non-Wii release lineup for the rest of 2006. While the new Wii console will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2006, Nintendo has plenty of other things to keep people busy until then.

'Half-Life 2: Episode One' - 16 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You reprise the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.

'Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday is a stand-alone expansion pack which includes the original and boasts a WW III scenario, a complete scenario editor, as well as an extended timeline. This v1.2 patch adds AI tweaks, bugfixes, gameplay balancing and various scenario adjustments.

'Soccer Life II' (PS2) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Soccer Life II is a management game with a difference. Set in the turbulent and exciting world of European football, it allows players to experience the ups and downs of life as both a successful team manager and a superstar footballer all at once.

New Firewall & Virus Protection Specifically for Online Gamers

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SteelSeries announced today a new partnership with BullGuard, specialists in user-friendly PC & Mobile security solutions. The two brands are together creating the world’s first dedicated security solution for online gamers.

'Runaway 2' - 6 Screens

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pendulo Studios is working on a follow-up to last year's hit title Runaway: A Road Adventure, an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style.

'Galactic Civilizations II' Expansion Revealed

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While initially Stardock planned to release a mini-add-on with around two new hulls per ship style, along with a ton of jewelry (10 hulls total, plus countless other parts), a poll revealed that people were more interested in paying for a full-price add-on with a lot more content. The GalCiv 2 expansion will have its own features, story, plot, etc., mapped out. Two current civilizations are getting wiped out, while a total of three new ones will be introduced, and the overall tone of the campaign will be dark. Very dark.

'Super Monkey Ball Adventure' (PSP/NGC/PS2) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Monkey Ball Adventure is an all-new, narrative-driven and platform-based style of gameplay, along with brand-new Monkey Ball abilities and a bunch of fresh new characters, adding 50 new and original puzzles to this new and exciting gaming experience.