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'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' (PS3/X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The war between the GDF and Strogg will soon be igniting on next-generation consoles as id Software and Activision confirmed that their team-based first person action title Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, is coming to next-gen platforms.

'Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Colonization, players lead one of four European nations on a quest to conquer and rule the New World. Players will be challenged to guide their people from the oppressive motherland, discover the New World, and negotiate, trade and fight with both the natives and other nations as they acquire power and fight for freedom and independence.

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) Father's Day Tournament

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the latest incarnation in the Super Smash Bros. franchise, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake. Show off your skills in the Super Smash Bros. Brawl Father's Day Tournament at the Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, on Sunday, June 15 (1-4pm).

'Hellboy: The Science of Evil' (PSP/PS3/X360) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hellboy lets players step into the muscle bound frame of Hellboy, a hulking crimson-skinned warrior of supernatural creation. On the trail of a crazed witch, Hellboy uncovers a fiendish plot for world domination and must rush to defeat the crazed Hermann von Klempt before he can exert his evil will on a hapless world.

'Dungeon Siege 3' Not So Confirmed

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Various outlets picked up the rumor (based on this German interview) that Gas Powered Games was working on Dungeon Siege 3 and that it would no longer have multi-character parties. C&VG asked for verification and apparently the comment was taken out of context, as the question asked (whether GPG had learned lessons from previous installments) was hypothetical, that IF a Dungeon Siege 3 was to be made, GPG would shy away from the multi-character parties and instead focus on a single hero.

'Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3' And 'Frogger 2' This Week's XBLA Titles

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

One of the most popular arcade shooter series of the 80s returns and gamers get a fresh take on a classic arcade game when Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 and Frogger 2 launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

'Burnout Paradise' (PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Burnout Paradise for the PC will be customized with expanded online multiplayer features, and community driven content.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' to Get Achievements?

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The next World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, is scheduled for later this year, n the Alpha test can be accessed by typing in and according to leaked information from the on-going alpha test, Blizzard seems to be including an achievements system. The leaked info shows awards for things like total death, general PvP and exploration, although it is not yet clear what the achievement points will get you. The Achievement system can be accessed by typing in "/achievement".

Activision Files Final Merger Documents With SEC

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision announced that it has filed the definitive proxy statement relating to the proposed combination of Activision with Vivendi with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and has begun mailing it to its stockholders. A special meeting of Activision stockholders will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, to consider and vote on proposals to approve the transaction and related matters.

'National Geographic Panda' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Learn about real-life Pandas as you feed, nurture and play with your very own Panda! Choose from cute and cuddly Baby Pandas or giant Great Pandas and play with them as they learn new skills. Discover fun panda facts from real National Geographic stories that appear as you progress through the game!