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Ubisoft Signs 'Shonen Jump Naruto' License Agreement

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with VIZ Media to develop video games based on VIZ Media's Shonen Jump Naruto animation series for the Xbox 360, scheduled to hit stores in 2007.

'Justice League Heroes' (PSP/PS2/Xbox) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Justice League Heroes is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes.

First-Ever Global 'Project Gotham Racing 3' (X360) Xbox Live Tournament

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft and Bizarre Creations team with world-renowned car manufacturer Lamborghini to bring online racers the first-ever Xbox Live PGR 3 Global Tournament. Read more for details ...

'Chromehounds' (X360) - 21 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chromehounds is a squad-based action title puts gamers in control of giant mechanized military weapons of war. With a strong focus on cooperative and competitive online gameplay, the game is sure to satisfy players looking for a deep, involving Xbox Live experience.

'AND 1 Streetball' (PS2/Xbox) Gets Delayed - Trailer

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced today that AND 1 Streetball has been delayed and will now ship to retail June 6, 2006, a few days after the kick-off of The AND 1 Mix Tape Tour on June 3, 2006. Originally scheduled for April, the extended development time allows Ubisoft to deliver the highest quality gaming experience. If you haven't yet, check out recent AND 1 Streetball preview.

'Rainbow Six Vegas' (ALL) - Features & Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Guild Wars: Factions' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guild Wars: Factions offers players an incredible gameplay experience with many new choices, including new regions, professions, skills, missions, and monsters, along with expanded options for both Coop and PvP play, and enhanced features for guilds. The Guild Wars Factions World Championship event will take place at the GC Game Convention in Leipzig, Germany, 24-27 August 2006.

'World Rally Championship' (PSP) Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai announced today that its World Rally Championship racing game has gone gold. The first officially licensed WRC rally game on a handheld, WRC provides the hi–octane thrills, pace and dynamics of rally across the globe to the gamer on the move.

'ArchLord' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 8:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. For the first time ever you can rise to rule them all and with it the true destiny of Chantra is under your control...

'Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach' Dragon's Vault Module Launched

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turbine announced today that it has launched the first, free, module for Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach. The Dragon's Vault module provides players the opportunity to battle the dangerous Vault of Night that is protected by a ferocious guardian – the red dragon!

Strategy First Brings 'Etrom' To North America

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategy First is pleased to announce the signing of P.M. Studios' Etrom, an epic adventure among realms and cities, democracies and “nazi” dictatorships, a journey through space-time portals, among the Thrones of the Abyss, beyond the gates of the City of Light and many more locations, situations, rituals, secret-services plots, dark spells.

'You Are Empty' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 4:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You Are Empty immerses players in an exaggerated dark and obscure atmosphere of Soviet totalitarianism. Fighting against mutants created by the Soviet super human program, the players are tasked to figure out what happened in the city and stop the mutants from spreading further.

Japanese Xbox 360 Media Briefing Reveals New Titles

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier today Microsoft concluded a media briefing in Tokyo where it revealed what's in store for Japanese gamers. Xbox Live Arcade will see new titles from Konami, Hudson, Namco, SNK et D3, while it was confirmed Pacman and Galaga are in the works. On the X360 side of things several new titles were revealed. Namco Bandai announced Gundam Online and showed off a new RPG Culdcept Saga. Square Enix had a double header with Tri-Ace saying it is working on a new action-RPG, while Game Arts is developing a shooter game called Project Sylph.

Microsoft Game Studios Acquires Lionhead Studios

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

It's official, Microsoft Game Studios announced that it has purchased U.K.-based Lionhead Studios, known for titles such as Fable, The Movies, Black & White, and will begin creating X360 and Windows exclusive products.

'Cloning Clyde' (X360) Coming to Xbox Live Arcade - Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 2:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NinjaBee, known for its other Xbox Live Arcade title Outpost Kaloki X, is proud to announce they will be bringing a second title to X360. Cloning Clyde is a completely unique 3D adventure and puzzle game that may bring new meaning to the word "schizophrenic".

'The Roots' (Xbox/PC) Gets Cancelled

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 2:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Citing serious development problems, Cenega announced today the termination of cooperation with developer Tannhauser Gate, effectively cancelling its RPG/action-adventure game The Roots.

'The Chronicles of Spellborn' Gets Musical Score

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spellborn announces that composer Jesper Kyd, known for Freedom Fighters and Hitman series, has created the original music score for its MMORPG The Chronicles of Spellborn.

'Coffee Break' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 2:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Coffee break is a company life simulation with attitude. All your colleagues have different personalities and you must develop a good relationship with them all if you want to succeed in your different tasks.

'Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars' Gets North American Release Date

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In SpellForce II you are Commander of your troops and front fighting hero, solving quests and overcoming obstacles as in classical RPGs, but also leading armies as in an RTS. North American players craving an epic fantasy gameplay experience will be rewarded on April 24 when Aspyr releases SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars.

'FlatOut 2' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 60 New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The sequel to the destruction racer is set to accelerate its way onto the PS2, Xbox, and PC in the nitrous charged form of FlatOut 2 this June, courtesy of Bugbear Entertainment and Empire Interactive, while Vivendi Universal Games will distribute the title in the U.S.