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May Video Game Sales Drop 10%

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the industry was upbeat last month, with a 16% increase, May reversed the trend with a 10.2% drop compared to last year. Top titles for the month were Nintendo's New Super Mario Brothers and Brain Age, while last month's top titles, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfigther and Kingdom Hearts II were still going strong. Although the Xbox 360 is more widely available at this point, only 2 new titles shipped last month, and industry analyst speculate that the current to next-gen transition is still partly to blame for the slowdown in sales.

'Phantasy Star Universe' (PS2/X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Phantasy Star Universe offers two complete RPG experiences – a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multiplayer component that will support Xbox Live.

'Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg adds tons of new features including many player submitted suggestions. The v1.02 patch corrects a game crashing bug caused by the previous patch, as well as a dozen tweaks, improvements and gameplay enhancements.

'Neverwinter Nights 2' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Neverwinter Nights 2 is an RPG set in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms. It takes the player from the tiniest of villages into a sweeping tale of danger and war, chronicling their rise from a peasant to a full-fledged hero of the Realms, defending it against one of the greatest threats of the age.

'Battlefield 2' - v1.3 Beta Mod Toolkit Available NOW

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA has released a beta version of the v1.3 mod toolkit for Battlefield 2, allowing the community to create its own content on par with the latest BF2 update patch.

Kuma Reality Games Sparks Virtual Dialogue With Iran Over Nuclear Arms Dispute

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kuma Reality Games announced today Assault on Iran, Pt. 3: Payback in Iraq, a video game simulating a realistic conflict between U.S. and Iranian forces over the development of nuclear arms. The newest chapter is a direct response to “Commander Bahman,” a game being developed by the Union of Islamic Student Societies.

'Zoo Tycoon 2' - v22.03.00.0013 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft has released a new patch for Blue Fang Games' zoo building sim Zoo Tycoon 2. This update brings your English retail game to v22.03.00.0013 and improves performance and fixes a few issues with animals and guests.

'Moscow to Berlin: Red Siege' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Moscow to Berlin lets the player experience the Eastern Front from both the Russian and the German perspectives. Prepare for the most challenging, and thrilling, tank battles of our time. Check the freshly launched official website, or read more for some new screens...

Macrovision and Double Fusion Team Up to Offer In-Game Advertising

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 5:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Macrovision and in-game advertising provider Double today announced that they have come together to launch a new in-game advertising offering via the Trymedia Network of online portals, ISPs and e-commerce sites.

'GODS: Lands of Infinity' - German v1.37 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GODS: Lands of Infinity is a role-playing game set in fantasy background, creating a perfect blend of trade strategy and casual adventuring. This v1.374 patch adds left button mouse control, fixes gfx issues. a bug fix and control issue.