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Sony Licenses Epic's Unreal Engine 3 For PS3

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

During last E3 Epic announced it would offer its Unreal Engine 3 for development on the PS3, and today Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announced that it had entered into a strategic licensing agreement with Epic Games, through which SCEI obtains sublicensing rights of Unreal Engine 3.

'World of Warcraft' Sells Big In China

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard announced that World of Warcraft has surpassed 1.5 million paying customers in China – just a month following the game's commercial launch on June 7, 2005. World of Warcraft has now achieved another significant milestone as the largest MMORPG in the world, with more than 3.5 million global customers.

'Schwarzenberg' (Xbox/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 2:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in 1945, a mysterious order stops the Allied Armies from entering a town in the valleys of Erzgebirge, the town of Schwarzenberg. As the rumors about the small town mount, some of which include that it could be a Nazi stronghold or storage to plundered treasure, players take on the role of a lone scientist attached to the Secret Service Mission sent into the town.

'Counter-Strike Source' Gets Steamy Update #23

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest update for Counter-Strike Source, which has now been optimized game to lower CPU usage... Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Sony Online's Station Exchange Launches

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 1:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After concluding a two week pre-launch trial phase SOE launched its online auction site, Station Exchange, providing players a secure method of buying and selling the right to use in game coin, items and characters in accordance with SOE's license agreement, rules and guidelines.

'187 Ride or Die' (PS2/Xbox) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 1:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

187 Ride or Die tells the story of a reluctant urban hero named Buck, a young man living a thug's life seething with money, fast cars and beautiful women -- with danger lurking around every corner. Set in the underworld of Los Angeles, Buck must defend the territory of his mentor Dupree from a menacing nemesis and his gang of bandit roughriders, led by Cortez, who are determined to take control of the streets.

'Monster Madness' (X360/PC) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 1:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Monster Madness, under development by Artificial Studios in conjunction with Immersion Software & Graphics, is a 4-player cooperative online-enabled action game for the PC and Xbox 360.

'Bonez Adventures' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 7:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bonez Adventures is described as a RPG/Adventure homage to Indiana Jones. Mr. Bonez experiences unbelievable adventure which leads him through ancient tombs, frowsty caves, Cairo's bazaars and old pyramids. BoneArtz has released a demo featuring an early part of the full game (thanks RPGDot). Read more for download links ...

'The Sims 2' - v1.0.0.999 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 7:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As expected, EA has released the first patch for its recently released Sim game, The Sims 2. This update brings your retail game to v1.0.0.999 and a few of game crashes, bug fixes, and adds Hungarian langauge support (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Various Game Trailers #551

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 7:25 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 :

  • Tony Hawk's American Wasteland - Trailer (2)
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 - Trailer
  • Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects - Trailer (2)
  • Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike [Xbox] - Multiplayer Maps Trailer


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

'Myst V: End of Ages' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 5:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Picking up immediately where the original Myst ended, players are presented the privilege, challenge and responsibility of restoring the lost empire of the D'ni - an ancient civilization of people who thrived for thousands of years but later met with a great catastrophe. Myst V: End of Ages advances the graphical beauty and detail of its worlds with a fully immersive 3D environment.

'NIBIRU: Messenger of the Gods' Coming To North America - Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Adventure Company today announced it will publish NIBIRU: Age of Secrets across North America, shipping September 2005. In NIBIRU you take on the role of Martin Holan, an Thechz archeologist working in France sent to investigate a newly found secret tunnel apparently made by Germans during the second World War.

'Pursuit Force' (PSP) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pursuit Force is a fast-paced arcade-action game, that fuses driving and combat mechanics to create a unique gaming experience for PSP. Developed by Bigbig Studios, a new development team that pulls together some of the leading creative talent in the gaming industry, Pursuit Force follows the misadventures of a rookie Police Officer tracking down five criminal gangs across an entire fictional state in America.

'Resident Evil 4' (PS2) To Feature Exclusive Weapon

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

During E3 Capcom announced that it would be bringing Resident Evil 4 to the PS2, and that it would include brand new features, enhancements and exciting surprises. Ever since rumors have been floating around, but today a few extras were already unveiled. For starters, RE4 for PS2 will support widescreen mode, but most importantly feature a completely new and exclusive weapon, the P.R.L 412, which stands for Plagas Removal Laser, has the ability to eradicate parasites from the hosts body.

'Road To Sunday' (PS2) Ends Prematurely

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today that its upcoming football product under development through Red Zone Interactive, The Road To Sunday, has been cancelled. It is important to note that this internal decision will not impact the other SCEA sports franchises. The NBA, NHL, MLB and World Tour Soccer franchises continue to be on track for their releases during the upcoming year. SCEA remains committed to providing a strong sports lineup as part of its first party offerings.

ESRB Gives 'GTA: San Andreas' (PS2/Xbox/PC) 'Adults Only' Rating

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take-Two announced today that the Entertainment Software Rating Board has changed the rating of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on all platforms from "Mature 17+" (M) to "Adults Only 18+" (AO) because of the so-called "hot coffee mod," an unauthorized third party modification that alters the retail version of the game.

'The Warriors' (PS2/Xbox) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 12:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar Games proudly presents The Warriors for the PS2 and Xbox based on the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult classic movie. Developed by Rockstar Toronto, The Warriors expands the stylized cinematic journey of the film into a gritty interactive experience set in 1970s.

'Genji: Dawn of the Samurai' (PS2) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 12:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Genji is a beautifully cinematic, sword-wielding Samurai adventure based on the popular Japanese legend of the same name. Acting as the historic hero Genkuro Yoshitsune or his trusted companion Benkei, the warrior monk, you set out on a mission to release the oppressed from the evil forces of the warlord Kiyomori and restore the Genji dynasty to power.

'Huxley' (Xbox2/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Huxley is a massively multiplayer online first person shooting game (MMOFPS) utilizing the Unreal 3 engine that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources. Thes screens arent brand new, but they were missing from our db.

'SingStar '80s' (PS2) Announced

by Rainier on July 20, 2005 @ 11:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is pleased to announce that Studio London is to develop the definitive nostalgic music experience – SingStar '80s. Brace yourself for the ultimate '80s invasion, available just in time to kick start your party season. Read more for details ...