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Atari Faces NASDAQ Delisting

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 4:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari received a Staff Determination Letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department stating it's not in compliance with rules where common stock needs to maintain a $1.00 minimum bid price, and therefore is subject to delisting from The Nasdaq Global Market.

'Mage Knight Apocalypse' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 2:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mage Knight Apocalypse is an action RPG based on the collectible miniature game from WizKids Games. Designed with a unique character leveling system and an unprecedented focus on team play, Mage Knight Apocalypse allows up to five players to embark on a cooperative or competitive journey through a war-torn fantasy setting.

Vivendi Signs Double Fine and Working on Xbox Live Arcade Titles

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 2:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

An SEC report filled by Vivendi reveals quite a few details about what it has in stores for us in the near future. Psychonauts developer Double Fine is working on a new action/adventure title, while it is preparing several Xbox Live Arcade titles such as Battlestar Galactica, Red Baron, and The Incredible Machine. There is also mention of other, yet-unannounced projects, Crash Festival, M.A.C.H. (Modified Air Combat Heroes) for the PSP, and Sierra Online has a few MMO titles in the works, such as FreeStyle and Crash Online.

'Just Cause' (PS2/Xbox/X360/PC) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. This rogue South American island is suspected of stockpiling WMDs and it's your job to negate the threat to world peace.

Sign up to Beta Test SkillGround Gaming Service and Get $50

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 2:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SkillGround is the world's first video game service where competitors from around the world can play top quality video games head-to-head in a secure and fair environment for fun and real money. The creators are currently hosting a beta test, and the first 1,000 people to sign up receive $50 to use as entry fees to play other gamers on SkillGround.

'Forza Motorsport 2' (X360) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and customization options, Forza Motorsport 2 improves on the unprecedented features gamers enjoyed in its debut installment.

'Medieval II: Total War' - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the most turbulent and bloody era in European history, Medieval 2: Total War will allow gamers to lead their armies across the battlefields of Europe and the Holy Land before discovering the Americas and doing battle with the fearsome Aztecs.

'Jagged Alliance 3D' Put on Hold

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a surprising turn of event, Strategy First announced today that it has cancelled any and all agreement with Game Factory Interactive, and its internal studio Mist-Land South who was developing, regarding the Jagged Alliance license.

'Super-Bikes: Riding Challenge' (PS2/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Milestone, the creators of the Superbike series, are back and bringing Super-Bikes: Riding Challenge with them, the most realistic and in depth riding simulation.

'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In addition to the two new playable races, Dark Crusade will feature an all-new single player campaign centering on the conquest of a meta-map, with each territory captured giving tangible rewards to the occupying force. This demo allows you to try out a tutorial and 2 missions, as the Tau vs. the Space Marines.