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'Castlevania: Curse of Darkness' (PS2/Xbox) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 1:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Curse of Darkness introduces players to an entirely new storyline and main character – Hector, one of two Devil Forgemasters, who had once refined his skills under Dracula. Konami announces the official U.S. ship date of Castlevania: CoD for the PS2 and Xbox as Tuesday, November 1, 2005.

'The Warriors' (PS2/Xbox) Coney Island - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 1:40 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.

Microsoft and RealNetworks Settle Lawsuit and Create Partnership Instead

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft and RealNetworks today announced three agreements valued at $761 million to RealNetworks to settle their antitrust case and create a new partnership to innovate and promote consumer choices in digital music and games, including offering RealNetworks' digital games through Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade.

'Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball MAX'D' (PS2/Xbox) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball MAX'D brings new gameplay features to the FPS genre such as allowing you to control your teammates’ positions, moves and targets, build your own fields, plus multiplayer split-screen action for Co-Op and head-to-head play … and that’s just the beginning. Master these innovations to earn your degree from the GHTP Shooter School of Tricknology.

'50 Cent: Bulletproof' (PSP/PS2/Xbox) Arcade Mode - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Bulletproof, 50 gets caught in a web of corruption, double-crosses and shady deals that lead him on a bloody path through New York's drug underworld. Working with the unlikeliest of allies, the streets heat up as 50 Cent takes on the most dangerous crime families in the city, uncovering an international conspiracy with devastating implications. Today we reveal the details behind the "arcade mode."

'Blitzkrieg II' - v1.21 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CDV has released the first official patch for Nival's WWII based 3D RTS Blitzkrieg II. This v1.21 patch synchronizes multiplayer gameplay with the Russian version, improves pathfinding, adresses gameplay issues, bug fixes, and is valid for English and German editions of the game. Read more for details fix list and download links ...

'Stacked with Daniel Negreanu' (PSP/PS2/Xbox/PC) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A Texas Hold 'em game that captures the spirit of the professional poker tour, Stacked utilizes an advanced learning artificial intelligence system that adapts to each player's style of play and a detailed tutorial mode to deliver a thrilling and realistic poker experience.

'World of Warcraft' - v1.8.0 US/AUS Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard has released a new update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v1.8.0 patch is for US/Australian editions of the game and addresses a slew of balancing changes, updates the UI and game world, adds druidic talent, extends Silithus zone, as well as the usual bug and crash fixes. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

'Burnout Legends' (NDS) - 34 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 9:51 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. Gamers can look forward to eight gameplay modes, including crash, road rage and pursuit.

'Mario Party 7' (NGC) Bundle Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo announced today that its Mario Party 7 bundle includes a GameCube, two controllers and Mario Party 7, as well as the GameCube Mic, which accepts voice commands to control the action in some of Mario Party 7's 80 new mini-games.

'Blitzkrieg II' - MP Demo Server Hot Fix Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blitzkrieg II sports a completly new engine taking WWII into full 3D where players can command famous aces and units, strategically plan battles in multiple theatres, choose their reinforcements and use a wide range of new unit types such as aircraft and ships. This hotfix allows access to the nival.net server which has just been optimized for even better performance.

'FIFA Street 2' (NGC/PSP/PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 8:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 2 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel.

'Overclocked' Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Creators of The Moment of Silence and Mysteries of the Druids, House of Tales Entertainment, will use the Emotion FX real-time character animation technology to power the characters in their next title Overclocked.

'SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs' Sneaks Into Retail

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 8:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA announced today the launch of its PS2 exclusive SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs. Developed by Zipper Interactive, Inc. and produced by SCEA's Foster City Studio in association with the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs offers the most realistic SEAL gameplay and mission designs of any military shooter.

'Gun' (PS2/Xbox/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gun will be a GTA-style game, set in the West in the 1880s, in cities such as Dodge City and New Mexico's Las Vegas. The murderous 'Dodge City Gang' has been on a rampage and you seek revenge, hunting them down between Indians and Mexican pistoleros. Main mode of transportation is any horse you can find or steal, and of course, Gun will include high speed "horse" pursuits.

'Teen Titans' (GBA) Now In Stores

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majesco and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today shipped Teen Titans for GBA. Teen Titans allows you to switch between several characters, each with unique abilities, to fight various villains while uncovering an in-depth storyline containing many exciting twists and turns.

'Serious Sam II' (Xbox/PC) Blasts Its Way To Retail

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 8:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The series famous for relentless intensity is returning bigger, better looking and more frantic than ever before. Sam Stone is back to rescue the universe one bullet at a time against overwhelming hordes of time traveling enemies in Serious Sam 2.

'SSX On Tour' (PSP/NGC/PS2/Xbox) Slides Into Stores

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA today announced SSX On Tour has shipped on the PS2, Xbox, GameCube, and PSP. SSX On Tour features all-new player customization that gives you the chance to join The Tour. SSX On Tour is packed with all-new highly detailed tracks, new stylish player customization options, new monster tricks, and multiplayer options.

'SoulCalibur III' (PS2) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 8:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco announced today that SoulCalibur III has gone gold for the PS2. The latest chapter in the classic tale of souls and swords, SoulCalibur III secures its position as the must-have fighting game for 2005 with an in-depth character creation system, three brand-new characters and original gameplay modes.

'Gretzky NHL '06' (PSP) Passes The Puck In Retail

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA announced today that the PSP edition of Gretzky NHL '06 is now available in stores with three all-new arcade style modes and updates to authentic simulation gameplay, including a true-to-game broadcast presentation and more intuitive Artificial Intelligence (AI), creating the ultimate virtual hockey experience.