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'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2' - Multiplayer Demo Coming June 7

by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 7:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. Ubisoft will release a multiplayer demo next week Friday, June 7, 2007, featuring the PC exclusive Calavera map, playable in the Recon vs. Assault mode. We will of course have it on fileserver network, so stay tuned!

'Hour of Victory' (X360) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hour of Victory allows you to play a key role in the pivotal and cinematic battles from the European and North African theaters of World War II, using the skills and gameplay style you choose. If you haven't yet, you can check a playable demo on Xbox Live Marketplace.

'The Bigs' (ALL) Gets Wii-Exclusive Features

by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Bigs is an over-the-top baseball title that puts an entirely new spin on MLB as it blends outrageous visuals with intuitive gameplay mechanics, and adds more explosive excitement than ever before. The first 2K Sports title on the Wii, it will take full advantage of the Nunchuk and Wii Remote.

'Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising' Closed Betatest Sign-ups

by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Perpetual Entertainment's MMORPG Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising lets you take on the role of a son or daughter of an Olympian god challenges players to overcome and conquer the enemies of Rome. You can now sign up for an exclusive chance to enter the closed beta playtest.

'Vampire Rain' (X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In development at Japanese studio d'Artoon, Vampire's Rain is a survival horror action game set in Los Angeles where you play as John Lloyd, an AIB special agent who has to fight his way past hordes Night Walker zombies.

Activision Financial Report Reveals Release Details

by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision released its fiscal year 2007 results revealing profits. Net revenue was up compared to last year, but although Q4 2007 sales and revenue doubled, they still turned a net loss of $14.4M. The conference call was more interesting, with Activision confirming Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and Guitar Hero Rocks The 80s scheduled for July-Sept., while Call of Duty 4, a new Marvel title (probably Spider-Man: Friend or Foe), Guitar Hero III, Tony Hawk, and Bee Movie are all due later this fall. The next James Bond title is a ways off in 2008, along with other new IPs.

'Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia' - v1.001 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Interactive has release the first patch for Artificial Studios' 4-player co-op online-enabled action game Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia, bringing your retail game to v1.001. No details as to what the patch fixes are available at this point.

'Fury' Beta Sign-up - 11 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Auran's Fury is the ultimate competitive online RPG. 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. Sign up to participate in the beta test...

'Company of Heroes' - v1.70 / DirectX 10 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While Relic is working on the Company of Heroes expansion pack, it is also continuing to fine-tune the original. The much anticipated v1.70 patch is now available, adding DirectX 10 support, and the usual bug/crash fixes, and other enhancements.

Games for Windows Live Has Launched

by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With the release of Shadowrun Vista gamers are now connected with X360 players in cross-platform matches through a single service. Current Xbox Live users can keep the same gamertag and friends list, while new users get in-game multiplayer voice chat, dedicated server support and Achievements