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GameTap Subscription Fee Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 12:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turner Broadcasting System has set the subscription rate for the fall debut of its GameTap broadband entertainment network at $14.95 per month. The company also announced that all subscribers will get a two-week trial period for unlimited access to the network.

Various Game Trailers #579

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 11:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

  • GUN - Story Trailer
  • Indigo Prophecy - Lucas Kane Chronicles #1
  • Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes - Trailer #4
  • The Warriors - Trailer #3
  • L.A. Rush - Character Trailer (3)
  • Myst V: End of Ages - Making Of Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Great Invasions' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 9:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A clever mix of strategy and action, Great Invasions plunges you back into Europe of the Dark Ages, a time in history where hundreds of nations and barbarian tribes rush to assault the civilized world, from AD 375 (arrival of the Huns) to AD 1066 (conquest of England by the Normans).

'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (ALL) - First PSP Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 9:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth competitor in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each contestant in this international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze.

EBGames Reveals Xbox 360 Pre-Order Bundles

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 5:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EBGames is first out the gate with offering Xbox 360 bundles that are now available for pre-order. The ultimate version will cost you no less than $699, and includes the X360 Premium, including 4 games (Perrfect Dark Zero: Limited Edition, DoA 4, Kameo and PGR3), as well as headset, second wireless controller (+ charger), and basttery pack. The Core bundle goes for $599 and has the same 4 games, wired controller, mem. card (to save games, since you have no HD in the Core system).

'City of Villains' - 37 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

City of Villains will provide players with a chance to play the "bad guy" in the comic-book inspired world created by Cryptic Studios. Take on the role of super-powered villains and create your own character using thousands of power and costume options. Then battle heroes and become a true menace to society while plotting your way to world domination.

X2 Battery Makes You PSP Last Longer

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The X2 Battery is a direct replacement for your PSP's rechargeable battery, but offers double the capacity of the standard model. Now you can play for twice as long, watch twice as many movies and listen to twice as much music before having to power it up. The X2 Battery lasts up to eight hours on a single charge!

'Marvel Nemesis: Rise Of The Imperfects' (NGC/PS2/PSP/Xbox) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pit the most legendary Marvel characters against The Imperfects, a group of Super Heroes created collaboratively by Marvel, EA, and top comic book industry talent, in all-out duels to determine who among them is the most powerful of all.

NCSoft Announces 'Guild Wars' PvP Extreme Weekend

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 3:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

This Friday night ArenaNet is rolling out a comprehensive set of new skill balance changes for the Guild Wars PvP play environment. Based on intensive in-house testing and founded on player feedback and suggestions, ArenaNet believes they will add even more fun to Guild Wars PvP gameplay. Read more for details ...

'Kingdom of Paradise' (PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kingdom of Paradise is an action-RPG in which you take the role of a young warrior outcast named Shinbu. When one of the five martial clans attempts to disrupt a peaceful balance of power within the land of Ohka, Shinbu becomes determined to defend his clan and restore equal power to the five clans that once ruled the world. Set in a vast, living world, players will develop their sword fighting skills as they explore active environments in a crusade to defeat an evil clan.