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Tuesday, August 7, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Basketball Manager 2008' Gets FIBA Endorsement - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

XIDER Games' sports management title Basketball Manager 2008 is now the official game of the European Championships in Spain in Sept. ‘07. Find the best sponsors, bring in the best players and prove that you are the best manager to lead your team to be champions of the courts. Clear the court and let the games begin…

'Brain Age 2' (NDS) Bundled With New Nintendo DS Colors

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The first new color scheme to hit the Nintendo DS system in the United States in nearly a year will come bundled with Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day, all at an MSRP of $149.99, starting Aug. 21.

'FIFA Soccer 08' (ALL) North American Cover Athletes Signed

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA 08 will create a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. New York Red Bulls Josmer Altidore, and young Mexican national team goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa of Club America of the Mexican Primera Division, will join Brazilian International Ronaldinho on the front cover of FIFA Soccer 08 in North America.

Codemasters Bringing 'Fury' to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Codemasters has signed a European publishing agreement with to bring its competitive online RPG Fury to Europe. It takes the best elements of an MMO - combat, advancement and teamwork - and blends them with the best elements of an FPS - instant action, fast pacing and diverse game types.

'Beauty Factory' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Become the CEO of a beauty products company. Follow your intuition when selecting market offers and make appropriate economic decisions in order to develop your company into an impressive corporation.

'World in Conflict' (X360/PC) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers intense action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – an apocalyptic showdown between the Soviet Union and the United States, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.

'Eternal Sonata' (X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Eternal Sonata, previously known as Trusty Bell, is an Xbox 360 exclusive RPG, boasting gorgeous graphics, 3-D character models, and a groundbreaking battle system. Namco Bandai has released a 584mb demo on Xbox Live...

'Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The defining battle for justice is about to begin as animated characters and cliffhanger storylines come to life in a courtroom where anything can happen. The complete story of Phoenix Wright comes together as players explore both the past and present of the idiosyncratic lawyer.

Xbox 360 System Update Adds Wireless Guitar Support

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft issued an Xbox 360 system/dash update, so if you log in to Xbox Live you will receive a prompt to accept this mandatory update. This unannounced update is minor as it merely prepares your Xbox 360 for the wireless guitars that are being released in a few months. No Other new features are included, which is planned for later this year as part of Microsoft's biannual release cycle.