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'SnoCross 2' (PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2005 May 19th

Punch the throttle and hang on as you blast some insane terrain and push your sled to the limit on serious whoop sections and awesome hills. SnoCross 2 includes over 30 expansive tracks, fully customizable characters, and an amazing trick system that lets you perform jaw-dropping signature moves. Follow the action with first- and third-person adjustable race cam, and between races customize your gear with unlockable sponsor equipment. Design your own courses and share them with friends, and challenge up to 3 other sledheads online.

Xbox/PC Preview - 'Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth'

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2005

Genre : Survival Horror
Publisher: Bethesda
Developer: Headfirst
Release Date: Q3 2005

I’ve been following this game for quite a while now. Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a strange thing; it’s a first-person shooter set in a universe where shooting things does not traditionally accomplish a great deal.

Dark Corners of the Earth is based on the writings of H.P. Lovecraft, one of the most influential writers in the horror genre, and yet somehow one of the most obscure. Lovecraft’s stories deal with what’s since been labeled the Cthulhu Mythos. He wrote about men who were

NCSoft to Create MMOs for PS3 and PSP

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2007 - July 11th

NCsoft announced an exclusive game development deal with Sony that provides for NCsoft to create several online games for Sony's PlayStation platforms, including PS3 and PSP, accessible through PlayStation Network.

The announcement was made today at the E3 Media and Business Summit taking place in Santa Monica, California.

Although company officials did not divulge any details regarding the names or types of games in development, NCsoft officials did say the games would be created from both existing intellectual properties (IP) owned by NCsoft, as well as new IP.

"This is a great step forward for online gaming," said Geoff Heath, CEO of NCsoft

'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' (X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2005 May 20th

Get the Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion trailer off WP (36mb)

Oblivion is the quintessential role-playing game for the next generation and another leap forward in gaming. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. Oblivion is the latest chapter in the epic and highly successful Elder Scrolls saga and utilizes the latest PC and nextgeneration video game hardware to fully immerse you into the experience. With a powerful combination
of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges.

After the mysterious

'IHRA Drag Racing Sportsman Edition' (PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2005 May 20th

If you’re looking for instant action, try the arcade mode, where you can chose from single event or two-player split-screen racing. For more in-depth play, a season mode allows you to experience the excitement and challenge of the IHRA Sportsman 12-event season. Players will earn money to unlock new cars and upgrade to higher quality as they progress towards the IHRA Sportsman Championship.

An all-new interface makes customizing and upgrading your car in the Parts Shop and Garage simple and straightforward. In addition, new practice track features have allow you to tune your car right on the track and save baselines

'Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth' (Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2005 May 20th

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'Halo 3' (X360) - Features, Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2007 - July 12th

Get the Halo 3 (X360) Trailer off WP (55mb)

The Covenant controls Earth. The Flood is unleashed and on the loose. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, Master Chief is the only one who can save the human race. The entire epic story arc has led up to this moment. Master Chief, the last of his kind, is a warrior born for combat and bred for war — and is humanity’s only hope.

After stowing away on a Forerunner spacecraft, Master Chief, a genetically altered, cybernetically enhanced Spartan supersoldier, must race back to Earth to stop the

'Haze', 'MGS 4' and 'Unreal Tournament 3' Timed Exclusive on PS3

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2007 - July 11th

During its E3 press conference, Sony announced exclusive third-party PS3 games and key partnerships with NCsoft Corporation, Ubisoft, Midway and Konami.

The strategic alliance with NCsoft, the world's leading developer and publisher of online games, will provide a wealth of connected gaming expertise and create several online games exclusively for PlayStation platforms, including PS3 and PSP, accessible through the Playstation Network. NCsoft is the creator of Lineage, the world's largest online game franchise with a customer reach of more than 60 million. In addition, PlayStation fans will have further reason to get excited about growing their game libraries as Sony Computer

'Lizzie McGuire 3: Homecoming Havoc' (GBA) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2005 May 20th

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'Gears of War' And 'Viva Pinata' Coming to PC

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2007

Microsoft Game Studios unveiled plans to bring 2006 big seller Gears of War and Rare's Viva PiƱata to Windows XP and Vista this year as Games for Windows-branded titles with LIVE support.

"Windows gaming is set to see one of its best years ever," said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. "With an incredible range of phenomenal titles, amazing hardware and the rapid adoption of Windows Vista, Windows gamers will remember holiday 2007 as a landmark year for PC gaming."

Microsoft's Games for Windows initiative is in full swing and