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'Space Empires' Trivia Contest

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 4:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategy First announced the Space Empires Trivia Contest, the first of several Space Empire contests until mid October, to test your knowledge of Space Empires and win various prices.

Play 'World Series of Poker' (X360) vs. Kansas City Running Back Larry Johnson

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kansas City Chiefs’ Running Back, Larry Johnson who amassed one of the single greatest seasons in NFL history in 2005, will raise the stakes in Activision’s World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions as part of the latest Xbox Live ‘Game with Fame’ session.

'Lost Planet: Extreme Condition' (X360) - 14 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded.

McDonald's Launches Midnight Gaming Championship

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

McDonald's restaurants are joining in the booming video gaming business action with the launch of the first ever Midnight Gaming Championship, a gaming competition occurring at McDonald's restaurants across the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

'Rogue Galaxy' (PS2) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rogue Galaxy is a fantasy-themed RPG which revolves around the game's main character, Jester Rogue. Players follow Rogue as he planet-hops around space, visiting a number of planets, each with their own unique ecosystem populated by various unusual creatures.

'NBA 2K7' (PS2/Xbox/X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Sports announced today that NBA 2K7 has gone gold and is set to hit retail shelves on September 26th. NBA 2K7 introduces new standard setting features like Signature Style, improved Shot Stick control, enhanced arena atmosphere, online fantasy leagues, and much more.

'Rainbow Six Vegas' (ALL) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six makes its next-generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned first-person shooter franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights.

'Guitar Hero' Franchise Going Multiplatform

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

During a keynote speech at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia XV Conference, Activision CEO Robert Kotick revealed that Guitar Hero will be appearing on every significant new format, with the intention of releasing yearly updates. While the PS2 edition is scheduled for November, rumors have been going around that certain game stores received word that the Xbox 360 version might launch early 2007.

'Wing Island' (Wii) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wing Island is a multiplayer biplane game exclusively for the Wii. Reminiscent of Hudson's PilotWings, Wing Island makes use of the Wiimote's tilt function to control your aircraft and acrobatic maneuvers.

'Titan Quest' - New Update Patch Coming Soon

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2006 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Iron Lore revealed that the next Titan Quest patch is in the final testing stage, and while there is no specific release date yet, it should be arriving soon. This patch mainly adds gameplay, and balance changes, but also addresses the Act 3 Telkiine invincibility issue believed to be related to SP2 updates and Securom. Read more for detailed fix list...