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'World Tour Soccer 2006' (PS2) Cover Athlete Signed - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SCEA announced today the signing of Manchester United and U.S. National Team goalkeeper, Tim Howard, to be the cover athlete for the upcoming release of World Tour Soccer 2006 for the PS2. Read more for details & screens...

'The Matrix Online' European Beta Testers Needed!

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Beta testing on The Matrix Online has been underway for some time in the US, but as the game is nearing its launch date, the development team is keen to get some Euro gamers on board. This is your chance to be among the first Europeans to get their hands on the scintillating continuation of the Matrix saga.

'Singles 2: Triple Trouble' Gets Release Date - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 8:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Arh .. Love is in the air. 2004 was a mixed year for relationships. Peter and Jordan found love in the rain forest, Jude and Sadie went their separate ways, Sven got caught in scandal and Deep Silver launched its controversial PC title Singles: Flirt Up Your Life. Launching May 2005, the Singles get their first sequel in the form of Singles 2: Triple Trouble, involving players in a brand new episode of the Singles lives.

Midway's Surreal Studio Gets New Creative Director

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 8:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Midway announced today that it has named David Sears a creative director at Midway's internal studio Surreal, based in Seattle, WA. An industry veteran with more than 10 years of experience in game design and development, Sears will report directly to Alan Patmore, head of Surreal Software. Mr. Sears joins Midway from Zipper Interactive, where he served as both creative director and lead designer on the multi-million unit selling SOCOM series.

'Aurora Watching: Gorky Zero' - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 8:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Aurora Watching is a third person perspective stealth game taking place in the Arctic. During the mission, Sullivan faces many opponents, not all of whom are human and each of which can be defeated in many ways, Mini-games, puzzles, and hi-tech gadgets keep players excited from the very beginning to the end.

'Wartime Command' - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 4:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wartime Command: Battle For Europe 1939-1945 is the stunning World War II tactical real time strategy game from Russian developers 1C Company in Russia. The game development project has been retitled from Battlefield Command to give it prominence in a cluttered market of similar product brands.

'East Front' - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

East Front is a high-tech first-person 3D-shooter. The action takes place in the alternate universe where fascist Germany won in the Second World War. A soldier of the German Resistance, Karl Stolz, turns out to be involved in the deadly play of mysterious powers, and at stake is control over the whole world. Read more for two new screens...

'Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars' - Game Details & Screens

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CDV are pleased to release further details of the highly anticipated grand strategy title, 'Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars'. The sequel expands upon the international acclaimed, award winning formula of Cossacks: European Wars, which has sold to date, over 2.5 million copies worldwide.

Legend Studios Cancels Deal With Strategy First

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Legend Studios today announced that Canadian Publisher Strategy First has lost the rights to publish and distribute the Real Time Strategy game War Times developed by Legend Studios. Read more for details ..

Daily Dose Of Boring Q&As

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 1:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

'Nexuiz' - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 14, 2005 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nexuiz is a 3D deathmatch game that is simply first person shooting reduced to the very basics with perfect weapon balancing. With its very intense and fast gameplay, it will hook the user in. Nexuiz uses such technology as curved surfaces with its detailed maps, bumpmapping, realtime shadows, 64 player support, and an advanced model format. Read more for some new screens ...

'Night Watch' - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 7:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Night Watch is based on material from Russian writer Lukyanenko and is situated in the not so distant future. The game will have you battle vampires, wherewolves and other creatures throughout various European cities. Nightwatch runs off Nival's highly acclaimed Silent Storm engine, no release date announced yet. Read more to check the first screens ...

'Codename: Panzers - Phase Two' - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CDV has released more info for Stormregion's Codename Panzers: Phase Two, which is expected spring 2005. 'Codename Panzers: Phase Two' sees the return of the Italian brothers Dario and Sergio, a deeper storyline (an unnamed 'world-famous author' has been hired to flesh it out), most of the Axis campaign will take place in Africa, with the Allies residing in Italy. Whoever finishes both campaigns gets to enjoy a bonus campaign in Yugoslavia. Read more for some new screens ...

'Bloodline' - Czech Demo Available NOW

by Judy on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 1:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Zima Software has released a demo (albeit in Czech) demo for its horror/action game Bloodline. While details are sketchy, the demo features a few rooms from the beginning of the game, but since its all in Czech gibberish, your guess is as good as mine (thanks Tiscali). If you can't wait until an English demo is available, read more for download links ...

20. 'Castlevania DS' (NDS)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Soma Cruz – finds himself at the center of a mysterious cult's plan to resurrect their evil lord and master, Dracula. In order to save himself and protect the lives of those he loves, Soma Cruz must infiltrate the enemy's home base, a towering replica of Dracula's castle that is teaming with monstrous creatures. Players' abilities grow and develop as they collect items and gather experience points by defeating enemies.

19. 'Still Life' (Xbox/PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Still Life lets you play the role of FBI agent Victoria McPherson. Situated in Chicago, you are on the heels of a serial killer, much like your grandfather did 80 years earlier in Prague (Microids' Post Mortem). By means of flashbacks and timewarps, you will travel to locations like Eastern Europe to interrogate suspects, or North America, to scrutinize dead bodies.

18. 'Destroy All Humans!' (PS2/Xbox)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Use destructive weapons and innate mental powers to take on the most feared enemy in the galaxy - Mankind! Play as Crypto, an alien warrior sent to Earth to infiltrate humanity, control them, harvest their brain stems and ultimately destroy them. You choose the method - infiltration or disintigration!

17. 'Kingdom Hearts 2' (PS2)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Kingdom Hearts II follows Sora, Donald, and Goofy on their continuing quest to find their friends and King Mickey. Sora and friends are joined by a vibrant new cast of characters, including the king himself! In the effort to help Mulan and stop the villain Hades' devious plots, they will encounter countless dangers both familiar and brand-new.

16. 'Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth' (Xbox/PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is an eagerly anticipated first-person horror adventure based on the award winning RPG from Chaosium that in turn is based on the writings of the acclaimed American horror author H. P. Lovecraft...

15. 'Battlefield 2' (PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Battlefield 2 features immense, richly detailed, destructible environments, from city streets to remote forests, in some of the most notorious hot spots around the world. Each map in Battlefield 2 adjusts in scale to support the number of players in the world, providing the ideal vehicle-to-player ratio and an optimized game play experience. Enhanced team play features allow players to enter the action on the front lines as part of a formal squad, or work behind the scenes in Commander Mode to direct the strategic assaults of their team mates. With in-game success, players increase their rank from recruit all the way to General and unlock awards, including new weapons, vehicle decals, medals, and more.