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PS2 / PSP Console And Software Sales Drop

by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 3:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In the Game segment, sales decreased 29.1% compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year primarily as a result of a decrease in hardware unit sales of PS2 and PSP, as well as a decrease in PS2 software sales. Although combined profit from the PS2 and PSP businesses was relatively unchanged, operating loss increased primarily as the result of the recording of charges associated with preparation for the launch of the PS3, in addition to continued high research and development costs associated with PS3.

'NRA Gun Club' (PS2) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gun Club is a non-violent arcade shooter, allowing gamers to enter the shooting range, steady their nerves, and take aim at the bull’s-eye. Experience the traditional 1st person shooter from a different perspective; Gun Club is void of blood and violence.

Ritual Releases 'SiN Episodes' Mod Tools

by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ritual Entertainment has just released the SDK for 'SiN Episodes: Emergence' over Steam. The SDK allows players to create new single-player levels, new Arena Mode maps, and additional content for the 'SiN Episodes' universe. The SDK can be installed from the Tools tab inside the Steam client.

'Cartoon Network Racing' (PS2) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 2:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cartoon Network Racing pits your favorite characters from Cartoon Network's original shows in a Kart Racing tournament against each other. Race with characters from The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Cow and Chicken, I.M. Weasel, and Johnny Bravo.

'Table Tennis' (X360) Xbox Live Demo is Time Limited

by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 2:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar has released a demo for its recently launched Table Tennis game, allowing you to try out single-player and LAN modes. However, what the demo does not make clear is that it is time-limited and will expire by the end of August and no longer work, even if you had previously downloaded it. At the same time, the demo will also disappear off Xbox Live itself and will no longer be available for download.

'World of WarCraft' Continues To Drive Vivendi Games' Sales Numbers

by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vivendi Games' revenues of EUR 296 million were 24.4% higher than the prior year, primarily driven by the continued worldwide success of Blizzard's MMORPG World of Warcraft. Other solid performers in the first half of 2006 included the release of Ice Age 2, the game based on Fox movie, and continuing strong sales from backlist products including 50 Cent: Bulletproof and Crash Tag Team Racing.

'B-Boy' (PSP/PS2) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

B-Boy uses a dynamically controlled fighting system to help you battle the best b-boys on the planet. Over the course of an in-depth "B-Boy Life" mode, players build up a crew and battle against real-life superstar b-boys including legendary and original b-boy in-game host Crazy Legs.

Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'TimeShift' (X360/PC) Gets Hollywood Voice-overs

by Rainier on July 26, 2006 @ 10:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vivendi has signed high-profile Hollywood actors Dennis Quaid, Nick Chinlund and Michael Ironside to take on characters in Sabre Interactive's FPS TimeShift, which allows players to slow, stop or reverse time in order to overcome difficult scenarios and defeat challenging enemies.

Various Game Trailers #841

by Rainier on July 26, 2006 @ 10:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Disgaea 2 [PS2] - Trailer #2
  • Just Cause [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Trailer #2
  • Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 [NGC] - Trailerpack


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...