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'Aggression: Europe 1914' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aggression: Europe 1914 brings the player the chance of re-writing the darkest history of the old continent. Between the years 1914 and 1950, every woman and man became slayers and victims in the most horrible war that humankind has ever suffered, and now, there is a chance to make things different.

'The Longest Journey' - v1.57 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Funcom has released a patch for the original The Longest Journey adventure game, released in 1999, bringing your 2 CD retail version to v1.57, and fixes a crash at the altar in chapter 7.

'Halo 2' Not Cross-Platform Compatible, Won't Require DX10 Gfx Card

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bungie has released some technical information about the upcoming Halo 2 port for PC. While it will require Windows Vista, it will not be needed for player to have a DirectX 10 compatible gfx card, as Halo 2 will work on DX9 boards as well. PC and Xbox gamers will not be able to play against each other, as Bungie thinks the two-year time frame between launches would be too big and not level the playing field. It will also pose a technical problem, as the PC version will have exclusive maps, and a map editor allowing the mod community to make their own material.

'Heart of Eternity' - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Heart of Eternity is a third-person action/RPG title, with a balance between action and role-playing elements. There are no levels in the game, and no new areas that require loading. The fantasy universe Sarcus is populated with humans, bloodthirsty orks, greedy dwarves, naughty elves, treacherous half-goblins, and powerful vampires.

Darkworks Expands Its R&D Capacity

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Darkworks, known for Ubisoft's Cold Fear and Atari's Alone In The Dark The New Nightmare, announced today it is actively increasing its research & development capacity, and is currently working on a new original title for PC and next-generation platforms.

PS2 Preview - 'Final Fantasy XII'

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2006

Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different.

'Crysis' Going Next-Gen After All ?

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 1:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion. While Crytek's Cevat Yerli recently confirmed Crysis would be PC only, this job listing indicates that the German developer is actively looking for PS3 programmers. Whether this means Crysis is in the works for next-gen consoles, or is an indication of an all-new project is not certain at this point.

'Gears of War' (X360) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War blends the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde, creating cinematic, high-definition visuals so intense and powerful, it feels like the gamers are controlling a blockbuster action movie.

'Birth of America' - v1.07 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Birth of America you control one of the major contenders in French & Indian Wars, and the War of the American Independence, trying to achieve military and political victory. This v1.07 patch addresses bug fixes, interface changes, scenario and gameplay tweaks.

'Snow' (Xbox/PC) Cancelled?

by Rainier on May 29, 2006 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Not heard from since E3 2005, Take Two Germany has confirmed that Frog City Software's controversial drug-running action game Snow has been cancelled. In Snow, you play a street thug working your way up the drug smuggling chain to become a kingpin, taking out enemies left and right as you make your way across the border with your "goods." We hope to get confirmation from Take Two North America after the holiday weekend.