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Quazal’s Online Technologies Integrated in Vision Engine 7

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Online multiplayer middleware developer Quazal, known for Net-Z, Rendez-Vous and Spark!, has signed an agreement with Trinigy, makers of the Vision Engine, to integrate Quazal’s online technologies with Vision 7.

'Crysis Warhead' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 9:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined.

'Day of Defeat: Source' Palermo Update Adds Map, Achievements, Avatar, etc.

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Day of Defeat: Source Palermo Update adds 51 achievements, player avatar displays in the scoreboard and win panel, and detailed player statistics that are integrated with the Steam Community features. Also added are the nemesis/revenge freeze cam, and new effects driven by the particle system introduced to the Source engine for TF2, as well as a new map, Palermo, which is a remix of the most popular community map, dod_salerno, originally created by Magnar "insta" Jennsen.

'inFamous' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.

Various Game Trailers #1381

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

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

  • Baja: Edge of Control [ALL] - Trailer (2)
  • Dead Space [ALL] - Dev Diary Trailer #4
  • TrackMania Nations Forever - World Record Trailer
  • City Life 2008 Edition - Trailer #4
  • Little League World Series Baseball 2008 [NDS/Wii] - Trailer
  • Ninjatown [NDS] - Trailer #2


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

Activision-Vivendi Merger Lawsuit Tossed

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

When Activision announced last year that it would merge with Vivendi Games not all its shareholders were in agreement with the $18.9 billion deal. Wayne County Employees' Retirement System filed a preliminary injunction which has now been denied by the Delaware Court of Chancery, so the merger can move forward.

'James Bond: Quantum of Solace' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Introducing a more lethal and cunningly efficient Bond, the game blends first-person action with a third-person cover combat system that allows players to feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent. Seamlessly blending the heart-pounding action and excitement of the “Quantum of Solace” film with the “Casino Royale” movie, the title propels players into the cinematic experience of international espionage.

SCEA Pulls PS3 v2.40 Firmware After Users Complain of Freezing

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier today SCEA released the v2.40 PS3 system software update adding in-game XMB access which enables users to connect and communicate with other gamers, as well as giving PS3 users the ability to earn Trophies and tout their accomplishments & skills via profiles with other members of the community. Shortly after its release PS3 owners who updated their console started complaining about their PS3 freezing/locking up. Without explanation the firmware is no longer available.

'DC Universe Online' (PS3/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Under the creative direction of Jim Lee, SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug. SOE will publicly unveil DC Universe Online at Comic Con with a game demo.

'Rock Band 2' (ALL) Preliminary Tracklist Leaked

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 2:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon its foundation as the first music game to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer experience, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. During a segment on cable TV station G4's X-Play show part of the Rock Band 2 set list may inadvertently have been leaked.