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Monday, August 14, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 12:58 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:

  • DarkStar One (PC)


  • We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Neverwinter Nights 2' - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Neverwinter Nights 2 is an RPG set in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms. It takes the player from the tiniest of villages into a sweeping tale of danger and war, chronicling their rise from a peasant to a full-fledged hero of the Realms, defending it against one of the greatest threats of the age.

'Test Drive Unlimited' (ALL) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.

Rock Out With 'Guitar Hero II' (PS2) at the EIEF

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The volume of the Edinburgh Interactive Entertainment Festival is scheduled to go all the way up to 11, as members of the public will be able to see, hear and even try Guitar Hero II’s new multiplayer modes which allow two players to co-operatively play Rhythm, Lead and Bass guitar parts.

'Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2' (PS2/Wii) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combining action, fighting and light RPG elements, Budokai Tenkaichi 2 will send players into a rich story mode that spans the entire Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Dragon Ball GT series.

'Crackdown' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crackdown pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the introduction of the first-ever truly 3-dimensional persistent playground, highly innovative co-op gameplay and an extensive prop interaction system all while taking place in a massive and highly-stylized urban center.

'Pac-Man World Rally' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 11:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai announced today that Pac-Man World Rally has gone gold. Pac-Man World Rally is an original kart racing game that puts players behind the wheel as Pac-Man or one of 14 other classic Namco characters racing for the checkered flag while using unique power-ups and items to prevent their opponents from claiming victory.

'Arthur and the Invisibles' (ALL) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Arthur and the Invisibles revolves around the supportive co-op teamwork of the 3 characters. You can only progress by cleverly combining the three characters' skills -- Arthur is an acrobat, Selenia a warrior and Betameche a marksman. In solving mysteries and overcoming obstacles, players will realize that anything is possible when you work together.

'Hot PXL' (PSP) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.

'RACE' Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swedish developer SimBin parners with Eurosport to present the upcoming game title RACE. Based on WTCC, one of only three official FIA world championships alongside Formula 1 and WRC, the exclusive RACE franchise will brake through as a newcomer that without any hesitation is aiming straight for the top of the racing game

'.Hack//G.U.' (PS2) Game Details - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

What if what you do as a player in a game impacted your real world? What is reality? .hack, a sci-fi fantasy RPG, has pursued this innovative concept in the previous 4-part series where “The World” was ultimately destroyed. Years after the events of the first .hack series, “The World” was rebuilt.

'Disney Cuties Crazy Daze' Available for Digital Download

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disney Online just announced the release of its new downloadable game Disney Cuties Crazy Daze. starring classic Disney characters, such as Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald that have gotten a fresh and adorable new spin.

'Dungeons & Dragons Tactics' (PSP) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics offers an original, intriguing Dungeons & Dragons storyline. Players take on the role of a mortal child caught in a conflict of two competing dragons striving for godhood. Alignment is critical, as it affects the end of the story and allows players to change from good to evil, or the other way around, depending on which quests they choose.

'Chronicles of Spellborn' Rocks the Games Convention!

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

European Goth Rock band Within Temptation,build around front woman Sharon den Adel, will rock the expo twice as they perform two mini concerts during which exclusive new Spellborn songs and platinum selling hits like 'Stand my ground' will be played. Within Temptation will perform their show in Hall 4 during the expo.

'Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar adds a multitude of new features and options to further enhance the strategic depth of the game. A gripping new single-player campaign sees the elimination of two of the game’s alien races and the introduction of several others.

GSTAR Wants to be the New International E3

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After the announcement of the downsizing E3 next year, GSTAR Organizing Committee said it would enable GSTAR to expand in size and content as well as establish an exhibition identity. GSTAR (Game Show & Trade, All-Round) is to be held on November 9 - 12 in Korea.

'Rage Hard' - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 6:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rage Hard is a first person, multiplayer, tactical shooter, designed to be the best multiplayer experience possible. Set in a close future, couple of years from now, it will bring you the round based clashes between police squads, mercenaries, terrorists and different gangs of criminals.

'TerraWars: New York Invasion' - v9.04 Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You play John Armstrong, a young medical student, drafted into the National Guard during a world-wide alien invasion. During a critical mission, your team is wiped out and success depends on you. This updated demo includes 4 SP, 4 MP maps, and fixes stability problems in Internet Matchmaking.

'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic' Collectors Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. The Collectors Edition contains a bonus CD with 1 exclusive multiplayer character skin, 4 exclusive single player weapons and 26 minute Making-Of documentary with Arkane, Kuju and Ubisoft, exclusive soundtrack CD, grained paper map of the multiplayer world, and a Heroes of Might & Magic V demo.

'Ar Tonelico' (PS2) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2006 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ar tonelico, Banpresto's PS2 exclusive sim RPG, marks a new approach to the RPG genre by seamlessly combining simulation with role-playing. Originally scheduled for Q4 2006, NIS America has delayed the game until February 2007.