by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom, known for Anarchy Online and the upcoming Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, has secured a €5 million equity investment from Nordic Venture Partners (NVP). The investment is a further testament to Funcom being a world-class developer and publisher of online games, and will further aid the company in developing and publishing online games.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Suikoden Tactics is set before, during and after the events of Suikoden IV and the game follows the adventures of a young new hero, Kyril as he uncovers the dark secrets behind the magical Rune Cannons.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and JAKKS Pacific today announced that its Gamecube exclusive WWE Day of Reckoning 2 has shipped to retailers throughout North America. Continuing the popular series with a full-scale offering of action, excitement and attitude, WWE Day of Reckoning 2 was developed by Yuke's Co., Ltd. in Japan.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bet On Soldier is a first-person shooter which presents something considerably different in order to stand out from the crowd. With a corporation-takes-over-the-world-style plot, Bet On Soldier allows players to do exactly what it promises with its title - that is, bet on the outcome of encounters with specific enemies. Before entering battle, players can wager on which particular enemy soldiers they are going to kill.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Titan Quest is an action role-playing game set in the ancient mythical worlds of Greece and Egypt. With an arsenal of more than a thousand pieces of unique and legendary equipment, players will have to overcome terrifying monsters and mythical beasts in their quest to save humankind from the Titans.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Universal Combat: A World Apart uses a new graphics engine, offer high definition first-person character models, new first-person weapon models and classes such as machine guns, fixed gun turrets and several new combat weapons. This patch brings your retail game to v1.00.03 and adds performance improvements, and fixes various game issues.
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco and Sony BMG Music announced today that the companies have settled a complaint filed by Namco alleging that sounds from its video game Pac-Man were used in the song of a Sony BMG artist. The song cited was "Game Over," by Sony BMG recording artist Lil' Flip from his album U Gotta Feel Me.
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Play ball" today, with the launch of Mario Superstar Baseball for Nintendo GameCube. Players choose their captains from more than 20 beloved characters in the Mario universe, including Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Birdo, Bowser, Bowser Jr., Wario and Waluigi, who all have a unique Star Skill that allows them to perform a special move while pitching or batting.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nexuiz is a free 3D deathmatch game that is simply first person shooting reduced to the very basics with perfect weapon balancing. This 1.2 adds full CTF, Domination and Teamplay support, new Runematch mode, two new CTF maps, reduced falldamage, and the usual game tweaks and big fixes. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Climax announces today that Erik Gloersen is appointed as the new Climax LA Studio Head. Joining Gloersen will be an elite creative team credited with many award winning titles including: Medal of Honor, GoldenEye, Call of Duty and Spiderman.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today that We Love Katamari has gone gold, which is scheduled to launch on September 20th exclusively for the PS2. Last year's release of Katamari Damacy attracted fans from all over the cosmos, and these same fans will drive the brilliant storyline of the sequel, We Love Katamari.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Soul Calibur III offers the series' hallmarks of exhilarating sword-fighting action and profound martial arts while also delivering highly improved graphics and sound effects to create a unique gaming experience. It also features a Character Creation Mode, which allows players to create original warriors.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frogwares is working on a game based on Jules Verne's novel Around The World In 80 Days. Journey on every existing means of transport, making you to use all inventiveness ingenuity, full of discoveries of unseen and unheard beauties. New gentleman, new bet, but it is up to you to choose itinerary. Would you do it in 80 days? Maybe you would rather make a stop at Bahamas, and give up the race for good?
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2005 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Battlefield 2: Modern Combat - Trailerpack
- TOCA Race Driver 2 [PSP] - Trailer #2
- Colin McRae Rally 2005 Plus [PSP] - Trailer #2
- From Russia With Love - Hedgemaze Trailer
- Amped 3 [X360] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2005 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 delivers ultra-realistic course environments, allowing gamers to experience the intensity of a championship golf tournament. With greatness comes pressure, as players are put to the test of making perfect tee shots or sinking tournament-winning putts in crunch time
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2005 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Total Overdose is an over-the-top, adrenalin-fuelled, free-style action, 3rd person cinematic adventure with a strong whiff of tequila. Crash cars, steal hats, shoot bad guys with style, jump bikes, fight in the street, meet girls, shoot more bad guys, find your fathers killer, hot-wire tractors, eat Burritos, catch planes, drink tequila; the Mexican heat can make people do the strangest things.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2005 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a world without borders, terrorism knows no limits. Section 9 is back to give the cyber-terrorists a run for their money. Play as different members of Section 9 to solve the latest terrorist threat. Use Motoko’s agility, Batou’s strength, Togusa’s stealth or Saito’s sniper skills to investigate the mysteries of Berutarbe.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2005 @ 10:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires, players take on the role of one of two brothers who are engaged in bloody combat in feudal Japan. Overtaking nearby territories and amassing fearsome armies, only one warrior will be able to survive the deadly feud to realize his ambitions and claim the title of Shogun.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2005 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The furious battle of Pearl Harbor became the first in the sequence of gory sea combats. Now you can take part in all major Pacific battles of the World War II in the Pacific Storm game that is a mixture of RTS, war-game and simulator. All major and important sea battles of World War II, which took place in the Pacific Ocean, are included and you can play either for the USA or Japan. Mine the resources (money, iron and nickel ore, bauxites and oil), train various units and retaliate!
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2005 @ 1:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GODS: Lands of Infinity is a ground-breaking role-playing game set in fantasy background, creating a perfect blend of trade strategy and casual adventuring. You play as a female character Vivien, starting out in the city of Slavingrad, your first quest is to find person called Darovit in Petrovce village.