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'Voyage: Inspired by Jules Verne' - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the premise of Verne's novel, Voyage, previously called Journey to the Center of the Moon, follows as a group of scientists create a space capsule with the intent of landing on the moon's surface. As scientist Michel Ardan, players are able to wander the surface of the moon and witness the explosion of plant life at dawn.

'NHL 2K6' (PS2/Xbox/X360) Cover Athlete Signed - Screens

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Sports is proud to announce that Dallas Stars All-Star goalie Marty Turco will be the new cover athlete and official spokesperson for NHL 2K6. Turco has earned great respect from players and fans for his superb talent, dedication, and winning attitude, making him the natural choice as cover athlete for the NHL video game series.

Black Bean Games Brings 'Legion Arena' To Europe

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Black Bean Games announce today that it has reached a publishing deal with Slitherine Software, UK Ltd. under which it will publish Slitherine's Legion Arena in Europe with an anticipated launch in late 2005. Plunge into the Roman world and take part in the most famous battles of the ancient world.

Ubisoft Launches 'Splinter Cell Chaos Theory' Map Contest

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced today that it will launch the Splinter Cell Chaos Theory “Best Map” contest this summer. Everyone can create his own map thanks to the map editor provided with the game. The Jury – whose members are the creators of the Versus Mode from Ubisoft’s studio in Annecy (France)– will reward the 10 best maps created. Among the prizes to be distributed: Graphic card Point of View / GeForce 6800 GT AGP 256 Mo, statues of Sam Fisher, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory notebooks signed by the developers of the Versus mode.

'Virtua Tennis: World Tour' (PSP) - Screens

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA today announced the roster of internationally-ranked tennis pros featured in SEGA's upcoming Virtua Tennis: World Tour for the PSP. Three-time Wimbledon champions Roger Federer and Venus Williams headline the roster of tennis greats. Read more for details and screens ...

'Codename: Panzers, Phase Two' Goes Gold - Demo Coming Tomorrow

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Codename: Panzers, Phase Two will bring armchair generals to the war-torn battlefields of Africa, Southern Europe and the Balkans where they will fight as the Anglo-American Allies, the German-Italian Axis or the Yugoslavian resistance. A complement of heroes, both new and familiar, will be the players' alter egos in dozens of new missions as they attempt to lead their troops to victory. CDV producer Achim Heidelauf plans to release a demo (450mb) tomorrow, featuring an exclusive mission not available in the retail game. Of course we will have it on our fileserver network when it becomes available.

'Sid Meier's Pirates!' (Xbox) Dev. Diary #4 - Screens

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Pirates! you take the leading role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean trying to become the most revered and feared pirate in history - exploring high seas and exotic ports, overtaking enemies in fierce naval battles, engaging in duels and attempting to seize valuable booty. In this developer diary Firaxis producer Dan Magaha talks about the bonus unlockable content that has been added to the Xbox version.

'The Suffering: Ties That Bind' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Suffering: Ties That Bind is an action-horror game that emphasizes the disturbing terror of its predecessor, with all-new twisted creatures and a few familiar faces. Set in the slums and prisons of Baltimore, the player once again controls Torque as he seeks revenge against the mysterious grand manipulator Caleb Blackmore, a man somehow tied to the death of Torque's family.

'Justice League of America' (PS2/Xbox) Announced

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced the production of the Justice League of America videogame, based on the DC Comics super heroes, for the PS2 and Xbox. Set for release in fall 2006, the Justice League of America game will be a super hero action role-playing game.

'SiN Episodes: Emergence' Announced

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ritual Entertainment today announced the development of SiN Episodes, featuring the highly anticipated return of Elexis Sinclaire, the world's most dangerous and seductive biochemist, and the only man who stands in her way, John R. Blade. The sworn enemies face off in Freeport City, a near-future mixture of San Francisco, Tokyo and New York, all set inside the unrestricted SiN universe.

'Lawmaker' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Immerse yourself into the chaos of the 19th century gold rush as Colt Kaufman, a man caught in a degenerative struggle for money, power, and revenge in the western FPS Lawmaker. Harnesses breathtaking visual effects and the power of an intense, tightly knit single player storyline, Lawmaker will create a game that completely consumes the player in a world as grand as the old legends of the Wild West.

'Universal Combat: A World Apart' - Demo #3 Available NOW

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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 3rd demo contains elements from the previous two demos, but all the demo scenarios have been revised e.g. the Recon Force Marine scenario now takes place in stormy weather; in the Commander scenarios, you are piloting different crafts; some of the marine scenarios feature different weapons etc etc

Dusk2Dawn Brings 'Invasion: Earth' To The UK - Screens

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 8:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dusk2Dawn Interactive announced today that it has signed a publishing agreement with Russian-based Sigma-Team to bring Invasion: Earth to the UK. Invasion : Earth, previously known as Alien Shooter, pits the player against the mass forces of an alien threat, which have managed to open transportation portals within a secret military complex.

Black Bean Games is Bringing Strategy First Titles to Italy

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategy First and publisher Lago today announced that they have entered into a broad Western European publishing and distribution deal covering ten of Strategy First's upcoming titles. The initial term of the agreement runs through the release of ten titles, anticipated to be distributed over the next nine months.

'TOCA Race Driver 2' (PSP) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TOCA Race Driver 2 brings the most motorsports in any game to PSP, complete with real performance cars, real damage, real physics, and real driver AI that adapts to suit your level of racing expertise.

ESRB Under Fire For Giving 'GTA: San Andreas' Only An 'M' Rating

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Assembly Speaker Leland Yee today blasted the ESRB for failing to appropriately rate Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Recently it was reported that GTA:SA includes hidden animations which allow players to watch graphic scenes featuring oral sex, nudity, and simulated intercourse, which Rockstar denies. Despite these graphic scenes, GTA:SA only received a "Mature" rating instead of the ESRB's most restrictive rating "Adults Only." Most retailers will not carry games with an AO rating.

'Painkiller' (Xbox) Is Now Called 'Painkiller: Hell Wars'

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 1:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Painkiller: Hell Wars is a first-person horror shooter, designed to satisfy the gamer's hunger for intense, fast-paced action. You are Painkiller, a mercenary for hire, charged with cleaning out nests of the undead. But an unholy pact with a demon unknowingly puts you square in the middle of a fight for control of the underworld... with the future of humanity hanging in the balance.

'Colin McRae Rally 2005 Plus' (PSP) - Screens

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 1:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CMR 2005 has gained an extra word in the title, so it’s now Colin McRae Rally 2005 Plus, due to its wireless multiplayer functionality. CMR 2005 Plus features over 30 rally cars, a diverse range of rally events, cups and championships to create a world of rallying for players on the move.

'Burnout Legends' (PSP) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 12:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Legends sets the bar for on-the-go automotive anarchy, combining the series' trademark speed, destruction and depth with new PSP-only features, gameplay refinements and connectivity. Gamers can look forward to eight gameplay modes, including crash, road rage and pursuit, with white-knuckle multiplayer via WiFi, and a GameShare option allowing players to wirelessly share a demo level of the game with friends.

Various Game Trailers #541

by Judy on July 6, 2005 @ 11:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

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 :

  • All Points Bulletin (APB) - Trailer
  • Codename: Panzers Phase Two - Trailer Pack
  • The Sims 2: Nightlife - Trailer #5
  • Tak: The Great Juju Challenge [NDS] - Trailer
  • TY the Tasmanian Tiger: Night of the Quinkan - Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...