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'S.R.A.C.S.' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In S.R.A.C.S., the legendary Amiga shooting arcade classic “Choplifter” begins a new life – with updated, state-of-the-art graphics. In this title, full of mayhem, you’re flying with a helicopter through actual existing areas loaded with spectacular effects.

'Two Worlds' (X360/PC) Collector's Edition Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 8:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

TopWare announced the tri-lingual Collector's Edition (English, French and German) for its upcoming action/rpg Two Worlds, which will include a letter opener sized version of the "Kilgorin" sword that appears in the game, a T-shirt and a card game (55 sheets), both with the exclusive "Two Worlds" design, a double-sided poster in A2 format with a beautifully-worked map and some truly dazzling artwork! To top it all off there is also a the "Making of" DVD including a maxi CD, and this isn’t just any old soundtrack – it’s a succession of atmospheric masterpieces from Harold Faltermeyer

'Pirates of the Caribbean Online' Developer Diary #1

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Pirates of the Caribbean Online you embark on quests for adventure and treasure in an effort to become the Caribbean’s most legendary pirate. Along the way you learn skills and tactics from the notorious Jack Sparrow, helping them forge alliances, hunt for buried treasure, battle evil undead forces and face off against known enemies from the movies.

'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2' (ALL) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 5:14 a.m. PST | 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.

Red 5 Studios Secures Additional Funding

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 4:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Independent online game development studio Red 5 Studios, made up of key talent behind Blizzard's World of Warcraft, announced today it has raised $18.5 million additional capital to further its growth toward becoming the leading studio for creative, original MMO games for the global mass market.

'War Front: Turning Point' - 6 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 4:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

War Front: Turning Point explores an alternate World War II, one in which Hitler is assassinated in the early days, and you will take command of experimental weapons, prototype vehicles and units rarely seen in strategy games in an attempt to alter or secure the historical outcome of World War II.

'Field Ops' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Freeze Interactive's Field Ops, developed by Digital Reality and previously known as Ghost Wars, brings together, in a unique presentation, the two favorite genres of PC gamers; Real-Time-Strategy and First-Person Shooter.

'Viva Pinata' (X360) Goes Karting ?

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to the latest magazine issue of EGM, Viva Pinata developers Rare might already be working on the next installment in the Pinata universe. Drawing from its past experience with Diddy Kong Racing, Viva PiƱata Kart would put the colorful garden animals on the Kartin racetrack. If rumors have any legitimacy to them, Viva Pinata Kart is tentatively scheduled for somewhere in 2007.

'The Continuum' - Game Details & Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Continuum is the premiere online collectible war game that blends the best elements of strategy gaming, collectible gaming, RPGs and digital goods into a distinctive game universe where players’ actions affect a gripping narrative, and their customized digital characters develop to change the combat landscape.

'RoboBlitz' (X360/PC) Gets Free Multiplayer Addon in 2007

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

RoboBlitz is a fast-paced action game featuring puzzle-solving and unique physics-based weapons. Players blast through 15+ levels of high-intensity action as Blitz, a multi-talented robot on a mission to save its factory from a band of invading mechanical brains. in an interview with MajorNelson Naked Sky revealed multiplayer capability will be coming in a free addon, including additional content.