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'City Life' - Bonus Pack 2 Available NOW

by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. This second bonus pack includes more source material for the game's 3D buildings.

'Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins' (PSP) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ultimate Ghosts 'n' Goblins sees the triumphant return of valiant knight, Sir Arthur, as he must save the princess from the clutches of evil. Specifically recreated from the ground up, witness the evolution of the series with the inclusion of exciting upgrades and new gameplay features, all the while retaining the legendary qualities reminiscent to the property.

Fifth 'WWII Online' Anniversary Welcomes Back Veterans

by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The largest promotion in the 5-year history of the PvP-based MMOG, WWII Online, is set to begin June 22nd to celebrate the game's evolution. The “Welcome Back Soldier” promotion will activate accounts of approximately 300,000 players for 14 days between June 22nd and July 6th.

Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Penumbra' - Free Game Available NOW

by Rainier on June 16, 2006 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Created by 4 student as a school project, Penumbra is a horror adventure game featuring state of the art graphics and makes heavy use of physics. Penumbra was created as a technology development project, with the aim to explore new uses of physics in games.

'Prey' Demo Coming Wednesday, June 21

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 9:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As announced a while ago, Take 2 will be releasing a demo for 3DRealms/Human Head's upcoming sci-fi FPS, Prey. The single/multiplayer demo will feature approximately one hour of gameplay time, as well as two multiplayer maps and countless hours of gravityless action. Get ready for some wallflipping fun next week Wednesday, June 21 at 21:00 PDT (6am Euro time) and we will have it available for download on our fileserver network.

'Pirates of the Burning Sea' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 9:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pirates of the Burning Sea is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. You play a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, as you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep.

'The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff' - v1.4.0.142 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 9:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Add excitement to your Sims' family with this all-new collection of furniture, clothing, and décor. This v1.4.0.142 patch addresses a slew of issues with the downloadable Family Fun pack.

'The Sims 2: Open For Business' - v1.3.0.351 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 9:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sims 2: Open for Business will revolve around setting up businesses and making money. You will need to strategically place employees, or fire useless workers, in order to keep your customers happy. EA has released a new patch fixing various problems with the addon.

Leaked Release Schedule Reveals Ubisoft Wii Titles

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 7:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Multiple online sources seems to have confirmed what might be an early list of additional titles for Nintendo's next gen Wii console. According to the release schedule sent to North American retail stores, Ubisoft is preparing no less than 5 titles, in addition to the already announced Red Steel and Rayman games. Blazing Angels, GT (racing title), Monster Trucks (more racing), Prince of Persia and Far Cry. These titles are pegged as Wii launch window titles, meaning they will not be available at launch but shortly thereafter. To be taken with a grain of salt, but if true, very exciting ...

'Super Dragon Ball Z' (PS2) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Developed by former Street Fighter II producer Noritaka Funamizu’s new studio, Crafts & Meister, Super DBZ promises fans and gamers incredible on-screen damage and an abundance of intense combos.

Virtual Team Selected to Represent USA at Xbox Cup

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Xbox today named the team that will represent the United States later this month at the finals of the Xbox Cup in Berlin. The three lucky winners will fly out to Germany to compete against 31 other teams from across the globe on EA’s 2006 FIFA World Cup on the Xbox 360 console, in a bid to be crowned world champions.

Bill Gates Is Calling It Quits

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft founder Bill Gates announced at a press conference earlier today that he is stepping down as chief software architect, while chief technical officer Ray Ozzie will assume responsibilities. Chief technical officer Craig Mundie steps up to the plate as chief research and strategy officer, taking over Gates' research and incubation duties. To round it off, Gates also revealed that he will gradually let go of his daily responsibilities over the next two years, but will remain full-time until the formal transition takes place in June 2008.

'Mario Hoops 3-on-3' (NDS) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 1:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Get that magic touch. There are plenty of basketball games out there, but none with the hands-on control of Mario Hoops 3-on-3. Players use the touch screen to get their game on as they execute tricky dribbles, special passes and sweet shots – all with strokes and taps of the stylus.

Bungie Reveals More 'Halo 2' Vista Details

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a community Q&A on the Bungie website, project lead Jo Clowes reveals a few more scant details on the upcoming Halo 2 Windows Vista edition. Confirming there will be no cross platform multiplayer gaming between PC and Xbox, Jo did reveal you could send invites and msg's to Xbox users, part of the Live Anywhere service, as well as the fact that multiplayer sessions will be capped at 16 users. Mod tools, dedicated server files and more customization options, so you can tweak mp sessions to your liking, will be part of the PC exclusive package.

'Atlantis V' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nobilis announced Atlantis V, a new point and click adventure situated in the 1930s. You are Howard Brooks, a young aeronautic engineer who awakes on the Hindenburg zeppelin, investigating a strange vessel, one which will take you to the four corners of the earth, interacting with over 30 NPCs, and solving nearly a dozen puzzles.

Daily Dose of Site Launches

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Chromehounds' (X360) Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chromehounds is a squad-based action title that 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.

'Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords' - v1.2 Retail Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Galactic Civilizations II takes place in the distant future, when mankind has become a space-faring civilization and must contend with other extraterrestrial powers for domination of the galaxy. Stardock has released a v1.2 retail patch, which includes a few more updates and corrections.

'Call of Duty 2' (X360) Online Gaming Tournament

by Rainier on June 15, 2006 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision announced today that it has joined with Best Buy to recruit players for the Call of Duty 2 Xbox 360 online gaming tournament. Sign up now through June 16, 2006, and get a chance to win a 2006 Jeep Wrangler, Best Buy Gift Cards and more.