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'Stranger' - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 6:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Stranger combines epic RPG with some of the best elements of RTS. Empire has released the first patch, improving performance, and fixing graphical issues.

'Turok' (PS3/X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 6:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Turok is an epic, story-driven FPS set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Take on the role of former Black Ops commando Joseph Turok, now part of an elite Special Forces squad, on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically altered planet.

'Glory of the Roman Empire 2' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 5:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Glory of the Roman Empire 2, aka Imperium Civitas II, is an empire-building simulation set during the height of the glorious Roman Empire. In the game, the player assumes the roles of city planner, governor and military leader.

'Ghostbusters: The Videogame' (ALL) Officially Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 3:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Take on the role of a new recruit wanting to join the original filmcast of the Ghostbusters team. Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.

Wargaming Merges With Arise

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Strategy game developer Wargaming.net, known for its Massive Assault series, announced a merger deal with indie PC game developer Arise. The united company will operate one of the biggest game development studios in Eastern Europe.

'Axiom Overdrive' (XBLA) OTF Specifications - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Axiom Corporation announces that the mining colony 'AF128' in orbit above Neutron Star PSR B1913+16 is now in full production. Inside the mine, pilots discover side-scrolling, omni-directional, 3D, physics-based job challenges that will push their piloting skills while dazzling their eyes.

'Space Empires V' - Euro v1.63 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 12:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. This v1.63 patch version is for the European versions of Space Empires V.

'TimeShift' - Multiplayer Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 7:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes. The game will leverage the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. Sierra has released a multiplayer demo, allowing you to check out the totally revamped game.

'Disciples III: Renaissance' - 29 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 7:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Disciples III continues and improves upon the core concepts of the Disciples series. Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make the game richer and more interesting. The visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now the entire game environment and every individual unit is in full 3D.

GameTap Reaches 1,000th Game With 'Sid Meier's Civilization IV'

by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 5:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

GameTap announces that 2K Games’ Sid Meier’s Civilization IV has been selected as the 1,000th game added to the network’s library of current and classic console, arcade, PC and original titles.