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'The Sims 2 Castaway' (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The journey in The Sims 2 Castaway begins when your Sims are washed ashore on an uncharted tropical island, and must overcome the forces of nature, craft tools for survival, and explore their surroundings to unravel the island's mysteries.

Blizzard's Games Convention 2007 Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard revealed today that the second expansion for World of Warcraft, Wrath of the Lich King, and StarCraft II, Blizzard’s highly-anticipated real-time strategy game, will be playable at the 2007 Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany.

Wii Shop Channel Expands With Trio of Classic Titles

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Neutopia, Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, and Super Metroid.

'Animal Paradise' (NDS) - 60 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Animal Paradise is a fun and engaging virtual pet sim for the NDS, taking players to their uncle's virtual farm and allows them to become best friends with all of his farm animals. Feed, clean, walk and play with them, but above all make them happy so you can earn their love.

'Conflict: Denied Ops' (X360/PS3/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eidos announced the next title in the acclaimed Conflict series, Conflict: Denied Ops. Previously announced under the working title of Crossfire, Conflict: Denied Ops is a new paramilitary themed co-op FPS from award-winning developers, Pivotal Games, and is the fifth game in the best selling Conflict series.

'Deca Sports' (Wii) Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest Famitsu issue reveals that Hudson is working on an all-new Wii-exclusive sports title similar to Wii Sports. Featuring 10 activities Deca Sports will fully use the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, single, as well as multiplayer. So far seven categories are confirmed: Archery, Go Karting, Motocross, Volleyball, Football, Basketball and Badminton, while three are kept secret although the good word is they might be Speed Skating, Ice Hockey and Snowboarding.

'Condemned 2: Bloodshot' (PS3/X360) Developer Diary #1 - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality. Monolith Productions Senior Producer Dave Hasle tells us more about the main character Ethan Thomas.

European Xbox 360 Price Drop Confirmed

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed last week Microsoft officially announced a retail price drop for its Xbox 360 consoles in Europe, and launched the Xbox 360 Elite (€449,99). From Friday, 24th August 2007, the 20 GB Xbox 360 will be reduced by €50 to €349,99, while the Core version (no HD) will be reduced €20 to €279,99.

'Heavenly Sword' (PS3) - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A stunningly beautiful martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East, Heavenly Sword, developed by Ninja Theory, takes players on a roller coaster of emotion and action that truly exploits the potential of gaming as the new artistic entertainment medium.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (X360/PC) Playable At Leipzig - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At this year’s Games Convention gamers will be able to play against each other in Funcom’s brutal, bloody, and ferociously fast-paced player-versus-player MMO game Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, while the press will get a demonstration of the siege warfare system behind closed doors.