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Sony Computer Entertainment Acquires SN Systems

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment announced today that it had reached an agreement in principle to acquire UK-based game applications developer SN Systems Limited. With this acquisition, SCEI aims to further enhance the development environment and tools that the company provides to the creative community for developing computer entertainment content for PS3.

'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' (NGC) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Link, a young man raised as a wrangler in a small, rural village, is ordered by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit. He sets off, oblivious to the dark fate that has descended upon the kingdom. When he enters the Twilight Realm that has covered Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. A mysterious figure named Midna helps him break free, and with the aid of her magic, they set off to free the land from the shadows.

Gets Your Face in the 'Football Manager 2006' Game Contest - Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Be the envy of all your friends and family and have your "Face in the Game" with Football Manager! Sports Interactive and SEGA are once again offering you the chance to feature as an actual player or member of staff in the ultimate in PC football management titles, Football Manager 2006.

'Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Taking Political Heat

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Not only Rockstar's GTA: San Andreas seems to cause controversy but now Atari's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure is getting scrutinized. New York City Council Member Peter F. Vallone, Chair of the Public Safety Committee and leader of the fight against graffiti, has called for Atari to scrap plans to release its graffiti based video game, accusing Atari of aiding and abetting criminal behaviour.

'Mario Superstar Baseball' (NGC) - 34 New Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mario Superstar Baseball combines an intuitive hitting system with easy-to-learn fielding and pitching controls – making it an arcade-like experience that will appeal to baseball novices and hard-core fans alike.

'Tony Hawk's American Wasteland' (NDS/NGC/PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

No levels. No load times. Just never-ending action that doesn't stop until you leave the game! Tony Hawk's American Wasteland gives you - for the first time ever in a Hawk game - the freedom to skate, or bike, throughout a rich, expansive open environment. Once you arrive in Los Angeles, the vast city that gave birth to skate culture, the sky's the limit as you progress through the Wasteland story and choose missions that will have you immersed in the action without ever skating the same line twice.

'The Matrix: Path of Neo' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari is returning to the universe of "The Matrix" with a new game that lets players assume the role of actor Keanu Reeves' lead character Neo and relive his most important and memorable scenarios from the complete film trilogy, including the original film.

'Brian Lara International Cricket' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Ships To Retail - Trailer

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 8:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The summer of cricket officially begins today: England face Australia at Lords in the 1st Test of the hugely anticipated Ashes series and the game that makes the British summer great officially arrives in stores... Yes, Brian Lara International Cricket is out today as the world's greatest batsman makes a triumphant return to game screens in Brian Lara International Cricket.

'Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Gets Hollywood Voice Overs

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari and Marc Ecko today announced an incredible lineup of Hollywood talent providing voices for Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Rosario Dawson, Brittany Murphy, George Hamilton, Giovanni Ribisi, Adam West, Andy Dick, Charlie Murphy, The RZA, and Michael “M.C. Serch” Berrin will all add their voice to the first video game based on urban culture and graffiti art.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 5' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Also Coming To The PSP - Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Konami of Europe has announced today that Pro Evolution Soccer 5 will be released for the PSP this autumn, featuring the utter realism, intuitive play and fast-paced action of the ever-popular series. The handheld version will also be almost identical in terms of available clubs and international sides, with 57 national sides lining up alongside 136 club teams.

Tri Synergy Signs 'Battleground Europe'

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tri Synergy has agreed to partner with Playnet Inc, a developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs), to publish "Battleground Europe"- the latest installment of the successful game, "WWII Online". The game has an estimated shipping date of September 1st with pre-ordering now available.

'Burnout: Revenge' (PS2/Xbox) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2005 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Revenge lets gamers rip through rush hour traffic and lay waste to scores of rubbernecking roadhogs in an over-the-top scene of vehicular mayhem. The game is currently in development by Criterion Games for the PS2 and Xbox.

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 ...