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Midway Financial Report Reveals 'UT 2007' Release Window

by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 5:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Today Midway released its quaterly results and dispite the fact that net revenues dropped 9% it remains optimistic for the coming year with an estimated 3& revenue increase. In the subsequent conference call Midway revealed Epic Games' Unreal Tournament 2007 is currently scheduled for Winter 2007 (Dec. 2006 - March 2007). End of last year Midway closed Australian developer Ratbag, but predicts it will hire an additional 100 over the coming year and plans to steamline its production by improving tech sharing amongst internal studios.

The Weapons Of 'TimeShift' (Xbox/X360/PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 4:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

TimeShift is an innovative FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes, is in development by Saber Interactive. TimeShift will leverage first-of-its-kind gameplay abilities and functionality, the latest graphics technology, and high production values to create a truly unique action game experience.

'Morphid Brood' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 3:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Morphid Brood challenges the player to aid the Brood on the journey they seem compelled to undertake, to a place yet unknown, but the going won’t be easy. Standing in their way are countless environmental challenges and puzzles, and worse still, a group of equally strange jungle-dwelling creatures with a ravenous appetite.

'Vietnam Combat: First Battle' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 3:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Vietnam Combat: First Battle, under development at Exozet Games/Provox, is a Vietnam military turn-based strategy to bwe published by Black Pepper Games.

'BLACK' (PS2/Xbox) Not Coming To Xbox 360, But Sequel Will

by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 2:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In an interview with EuroGamer Criterion's Alex Ward commented on recent speculations that BLACK might be making an appearance on the Xbox 360. "I keep reading all over forums that we're going to make a 360 version of BLACK, and it's just not true." Alex denied the reason that BLACK doesn't work on the X360 as a sign EA simply holding out for a possible port, but he went on to say that the sequel will be on the nextgen console somewhere in the future.

'Magic Online III' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 1:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Wizards of the Coast has announced the next installment in its online strategy Trading Card Game, Magic Online III, which will arrive this summer with many new features, a whole new look and a mentor system that makes it easier than ever to learn to play.

'Far Cry Instincts Evolution' (Xbox) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 12:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Far Cry Instincts Evolution will introduce players to an entirely new story, characters and game features that reflect and improve upon the critically acclaimed elements of the first title.

'Crusader Kings' - v1.05 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 12:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Paradox has released a new patch for their strategy game Crusader Kings. This update brings your retail game to v1.05 and overhauls many game mechanisms, introducing many new features, and completely reworking and rebalancing almost all aspects of the game.. Read more for detailed fix list and download links.

'Call of Juarez' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 11:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West America and requires a combination of both intelligent stealth and pure shooting. Fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combine with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players.

Midway Signs In-Game Advertising Deal With Double Fusion

by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 11:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Midway announced today the broadening of its in-game advertising strategy with a multi-year multi-game deal with Double Fusion to provide dynamic, in-game advertising exclusively to select, upcoming Midway titles, starting with Stranglehold, developed in collaboration with John Woo.