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'NIBIRU: Age of Secrets' Reveals Itself In Stores

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Adventure Company today announced NIBIRU: Age of Secrets for PC has shipped to retailers across Canada and the U.S.

'FIFA 06' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA 06 returns to field with more teams, better graphics, and improved gameplay. Utilize improved formations to create the perfect attack with the world's greatest players. EA has released a multi- demo allowing you to play a game between either Manchester United, AC Milan, PSG, Barcelona or Bayern Munich, in Millennium and Azteca stadiums.

'Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion' - 32 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 2:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Barbarian Invasion starts just after the last Emperor of a unified Rome has died. Romulus Augustulus successors in Rome and Constantinople are now uneasy allies and rivals for power. The ‘barbarians’ are massing along the borders, and in some cases are living inside what used to be Roman territory. There are many, many challenges for a Roman to face - and some may be almost unbeatable.

'Pilot Academy' (PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pilot Academy is an extension of the hugely-successful Japanese flight sim series 'Pilot Ni Narou!' – directly translated as "Let's Become A Pilot!" – which first appeared in 1998 and has been released on both PSOne and PS2. The game will offer both civilian and military flight simulation, with both single-player missions and challenges and multi-player aerial combat.

'SSX On Tour' (PSP/NGC/PS2/Xbox) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SSX On Tour features all-new player customization that gives you the chance to join The Tour. SSX On Tour is packed with all-new highly detailed tracks, new stylish player customization options, new monster tricks, and multiplayer options. Check our Mario & co ...

Valve Endorses Visual C++ 2005 For 'Half-Life 2' Modding

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At Microsoft Tech-Ed Australia, Valve has named the upcoming Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition as the preferred development environment for hobbyist Windows developers creating modifications for Source, the engine on which Half-Life 2 is built. In addition, during Tech-Ed Australia, attendees will get to hear how Team Dystopia created its modification for Half-Life 2 with Visual C++.

'Grand Raid Offroad' (Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 1:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Deep in the wildest outback the best rally pilots compete on some of the most beautiful and longest tracks of the world. Races are dangerous: arriving in one piece at the end of a stage is already a victory... Choose from 30 vehicles the one that you consider to suit best to conquer the vast wilderness. And attention, with Grand Raid Offroad you will definetly be facing vastness.

'NHL 2K6' (PS2/Xbox/X360) - 13 Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2005 @ 1:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL 2K6 continues its legacy with more control, more emotion and more detail than ever before. Puck fans take command of tape-to-tape passing, behind-the-net plays and precision give-and-go attacks. Players dominate the ice with NHL caliber goaltending, skating, checking and puck handling with the deeply enhanced animation system. Featuring all-new presentation elements, commentary and cut-scenes, NHL 2K6 is the ultimate hockey experience.

'50 Cent: Bulletproof' (PSP/PS2/Xbox) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 10:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Bulletproof, 50 gets caught in a web of corruption, double-crosses and shady deals that lead him on a bloody path through New York's drug underworld. Working with the unlikeliest of allies, the streets heat up as 50 Cent takes on the most dangerous crime families in the city, uncovering an international conspiracy with devastating implications. The streets are watching as 50 Cent blasts his way to the truth.

Microsoft Opening Shop In New York?

by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 10:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Seattle Times is speculating that Bill Gates might be opening shop in New York to promote the upcoming Xbox 360. A retail store would dovetail with Microsoft's recent efforts to raise its profile in New York, an area that generates more than $1 billion a year in business-software sales for the company. New York is also home to the media giants Microsoft is courting with its software for distributing and protecting music, movies, games and television. Possible location might be smack in the middle of Times Square.