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'Star Wolves 2' - German Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2006 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Wolves 2 is a 3D space RPG with strategy elements, thrusting players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII Century A.D. Frogster has released the first patch for the German retail edition, no details as to what it fixes are available at this point.
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'Just Cause' (PS2/Xbox/X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2006 @ 4:15 a.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.
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'Dave Mirra BMX Challenge' (PSP) - 135 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2006 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge features 17 levels with 9 different environments and 9 bikes from which to choose. Up to 4 players can compete via ad hoc wireless play. Player characters are customizable, and Dave is the featured rider.
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'Texas Hold 'em' (X360) Free On Xbox Live Arcade for 48 Hours

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2006 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced today that it will offer a fully featured Texas Hold 'em on Xbox Live Arcade, for free, for the first 48 hours after launch on Wednesday, August 23 at 0800 GMT (1AM PST) through Friday, August 25, after which it will be available for 800 Microsoft Points.
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Too Much Violence Delays 'El Matador'

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2006 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

German publisher Frogster revealed today that it has not yet received a rating from the USK (German ESRB) due to high levels of violence. Developer Plastic Reality is forced to make changes to its 3rd person stealth/action game in accordance with the guidelines. This however means El Matador will not be able to release it as scheduled later this month, but has worldwide been pushed back to September.
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'StateShift' (PSP) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2006 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

StateShift is an arcade racing game set in the not so distant future. Where civilisation is crumbling under the stress of the depletion of natural resources, a group of free spirits from around the world race in illegal races at the most spectacular locations. And there are no rules.
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Bethesda Is Hiring

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2006 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bethesday, currenrly working on various Star Trek titles, is looking for new recruits and has updated its job listings to include openings for a Sales Director, Project Manager, Associate Producer, and PR & Marketing Manager. In addition, it is also still hiring artists, programmers, and designers.

WildTangent Receives Extra Funding

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2006 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WildTangent today announces a new strategic investment from communications services group WPP, recognizing the development of online video games as an increasingly important communications platform for marketers.
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Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2006 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Various Game Trailers #858

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 9:24 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:

  • Dark Messiah of Might & Magic - Kill Kevin Trailer #1
  • GuildWars: Nightfall - Cinematic Trailer
  • ArchLord - Trailer (3)
  • Broken Sword: The Angel of Death - Characters Trailer
  • Disgaea 2 [PS2] - Battle System Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
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Video Game Sales Expected to Reach $12.5 Billion In 2006

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 8:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Consumer Electronics Association released some projections for consumer electronic sales in 2006. CEA expects factory-to-dealer sales to increase by 8% to $140 billion, with display technologies as the front runner with $22 billion. Games are expected to reach $12.5 billion in 2006, and fueled by the next-gen consoles, should amass $15 billion by 2007.
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'Bully' (PS2) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 7:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bully follows teenager Jimmy Hopkins as he tries to survive his crooked classmates and superiors, and navigate the tricky social hierarchy at the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.
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'Company of Heroes' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Company of Heroes you will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic, and completely destructible, battlefield ever seen in a game. Relics 3D RTS has officially gone gold, confirmed by THQ's Sean Dunn (thanks ve3d).
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'Rainbow Six Vegas' (ALL) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six makes its next-generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned first-person shooter franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights.
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'Myst Online: Uru Live' Enters Beta Test Phase - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 2:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

GameTap and Cyan Worlds announced that the closed beta test for the upcoming Myst Online: Uru Live has officially launched! Select players are already exploring the new world from this highly anticipated PC title that will debut and be available only on the GameTap service.
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'Bad Day L.A.' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in modern day Los Angeles, Bad Day L.A. is a third-person action/adventure combining fantastical art style, groundbreaking collaborative gameplay elements and a heavy dose of dark satire to create a truly unforgettable experience. This demo features the Biological Attack mission where a plane crashes on the Santa Monica Freeway.
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'MotoGP' (PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Already revealed a while ago, Namco Bandai today officially announced that racing fans can soon take the excitement of Moto Grand Prix racing with them wherever they go as the game boasts thrilling new features including the new 2005 roster, unlockable rewards, and a 8 player wireless multiplayer mode.
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'Rayman Raving Rabbids' (ALL) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

When the world of Rayman is threatened by a devastating invasion of crazed, out-of-control bunnies Rayman must rise up against his furry foes to foil their wicked plans.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 12:57 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:

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'Full Auto 2: Battlelines' (PS3) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments. Fierce combat-racing will ensue as you strategically use destruction to win races as well as leave massive devastation in your wake.
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