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Wednesday April 12, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 6:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II' (X360/PC) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included.

'God Hand' (PS2) Revealed

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu reveals Clover Studios' next project, God Hand. Shinji Mikami and Atsushi Inaba, known for working on franchises such as Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe, Resident Evil, and Phoenix Wright, are currently finishing Capcom's Okami. While details about God Hand are not available at this time, the track record of Clover Studio speaks for itself that this is a title to keep an eye on.

'X3: Reunion' - v1.4.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EgoSoft has released a new patch for its space-combat exploration game X³: REUNION. This update brings your retail game to v1.4.02, improves support for widescreen resolutions, and the usual improvements and bug fixes. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

'Alone in the Dark: Near Death Investigation' (X360) Also Coming to PC - Screens

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari today announced that Alone in the Dark will launch for the PC simultaneously with the X360 version. Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.

'2006 FIFA World Cup' (ALL) Developer Q&A

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under Interviews

A will celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with the launch of the event's only officially licensed videogame, 2006 FIFA World Cup. EA executive Steve Schnur tells us more about the just announced soundtrack.

'Sadness' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nibris decided to follow Nintendo's path, which definitely fights the stagnation which has occurred in video games, and creates new trends. "With this move, we want to create a unique environment, which is only available in Sadness," says £ukasz "CassSept" Oskard, a Nibris employee. But Nibris is not following the trend created through Sin City, but rather a game which is set in the pre-World War era. The Nintendo Revolution-exclusive title Sadness will be fully ... black and white!

'Air Conflicts' Goes Gold In Germany

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

German publisher Frogster announced that Air Conflicts has gone gold and will be released on April 27. Air Conflicts is an arcade simulator from the second World War. Many action missions with historical based timeline, authentic planes, units.

'Semper Fidelis: Marine Corps' Coming To North America

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You are part of a special operations squad equipped with the best weapons in modern warfare. Take charge in an action driven tactical war. Choose from ground, airborne and water vehicles, it’s your choice how to support the team and how to achieve victory. Semper Fidelis: Marine Corps is also known as Soldner: Marine Corps, which was never released in North America.

'Gothic III' - 4 Screens

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

JoWooD Productions continues its successful cooperation with the German developer Piranha Bytes by publishing one of the most spectacular titles of the coming year: Gothic III, the third part of the legendary RPG saga.