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SCEA Launches In-game Advertising Unit

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA announced the creation of a new in-game advertising business unit, headed by 25-year industry veteran Darlene Kindler as director of Network Advertising, who will report to Phil Rosenberg, senior vice president of Sales and Business Development.

'Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings is a standalone title in the FFXII universe. Revenant Wings focuses on Vaan, age 18, and Penelo, age 17, and will utilize the DS' stylus and touch-screen.

'Blitzkrieg 2: Liberation' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed a few weeks ago, the Blitzkrieg 2: Liberation add-on is set near the end of the WW2 and will add two new Western Front campaigns set in Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and France, and will of course include plenty of new units, maps, and game modes.

Revised 'Manhunt 2' (PSP/PS2/Wii) Still Banned in UK

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The BBFC rejected and ultimately banned Manhunt 2 in June, but it has now also turned down a revised version of the video game. 2K Games had set in motion an appeal to the Video Appeals Committee against that decision, and this was suspended while the revised version was considered for classification.

'SEGA Bass Fishing' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With over 20 different types of lures to choose from, budding anglers can cast off using the Wii Remote to try and land one of four different types of freshwater bass.

'Conan' & 'The Simpson Game' Demos on Xbox Live Marketplace

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Conan is an action adventure game featuring a story of epic brutality, sheer evil and visceral combat. THQ has released a 483mb demo (aprox 15 mins gameplay) for Conan, while EA made available a 442mb demo for The Simpsons Game.

'World in Conflict' (X360/PC) - v1.001 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer. As promise, Massive has released the first patch, bringing your retail game to v1.001, and adding balance tweaks, fixes, improved dx10 performance for all cards, and new customization features for player profiles.

'Clive Barker's Jericho' (PS3/X360/PC) WWII Levels - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based horror FPS devised by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker. The Jericho Team is a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats. Next up in the series is Corp. Simone Cole, who is a reality hacker.

'BioShock' (X360/PC) Patch in the Works

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

BioShock will forever change the expectations for the FPS going beyond run-and-gun corridors, monster-closet AIs and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. 2KGames is currently recruiting community people to help with testing the first patch for BioShock. Details about what it fixes and when it's scheduled for release were not revealed, as all information is under NDA.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2008' (ALL) Demo Expander Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In PES8 player detail has been taken to incredible levels with full facial animation and high-def to show full movement and subtle details to the various kits during the course of a match, as well as an extensive Edit mode, allowing gamers to customize their PES experience. This patch/mod allows you to alter the demo time limit from 5 minutes up to 255 mins.