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Bethesda Prepping 'Star Trek Conquest' For Wii?

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Since Bethesda acquired the Star Trek license from CBS early 2006, it has released two titles, Star Trek: Legacy for PC & X360, and Star Trek: Tactical Assaults for PSP/NDS. Apparently that wasn't enough as a product listing at online game rental outlet GameFly revealed the Wii is getting its share with Star Trek Conquest. Scheduled for November 2007, no further details were revealed and a Bethesda representative refused to comment, but now that the cat's out of the bag, a formal announcement will probably be coming soon ...

'Dimensity' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 4:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dimensity is a strategy game with a strong RPG element, focused on the warfare between different races in a fantasy world. The game play involves real time battles, simplified management, unit upgrades and leader development. As a result players are immediately immersed into a challenging world of war and mystery.

Midway's E3 2007 Lineup - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Midway has released screens and trailers for the following upcoming titles:

'Manhunt 2' (PS2/Wii) Controversy Affecting Other Titles

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 3:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Manhunt 2 was banned even before it saw the light of day; the ESRB slapped it with an AO, resulting in both Sony and Nintendo refusing to publish the game on its consoles. In an interview with C&GV, Condemned 2 producer Constantine Hantzopoulos admits that the controversy has led them to scale back the game's mature content and remove certain non-essential items.

'Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising' - 6 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Gods and Heroes you become a classic hero of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, you will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.

Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 12:54 p.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:

'Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3' (PS2) Slightly Delayed

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eight years after its predecessor, Atlus U.S.A. is bringing the latest RPG in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, Persona 3, to North America packaged in a special collector’s box with a tantalizing art book and wicked-awesome CD soundtrack. Due to a manufacturing issue with the art book Persona 3 has been pushed back a few weeks, until August 14.

'Boogie' (Wii) - 3 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Boogie will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills.

Ubisoft Financial Result Reveals 'Splinter Cell Conviction' (ALL) Delay

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft released its sales figures for Q1 ended June 30, 2007, reporting that sales came to $180.66M, up 90.5% compared with the same period last year, driven by Rainbow Six Vegas, Surf's Up, and its back catalog. Unfortunately, it also revealed that Splinter Cell Conviction has been delayed until January-March of 2008.

'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' (PS3) - 50 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries. This battle-scarred arena is seen through the eyes of an older Solid Snake who has been charged with infiltrating a number of key locations across the globe, including the Middle East and South America.