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Nintendo Beats Expectations, Increases Forecast

by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 4:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the fourth time, Nintendo raised its sales and profit forecast for the business year that ended March 31, mainly thanks to high demand for its DS titles, as well as the Wii console. Sales were up 7% ($8.1 billion) compared to last year, beating analysts' expected 3% increase. In the past business year, eight of the 10 best-selling games in Japan were DS titles. In February, Nintendo sold more than twice as many Wii's in Japan and the U.S. than Sony's PS3. Stock prices rose 2%, nearly doubling in value over the last 12 months.

'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (ALL) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 12:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding community is in denial about the teenager's recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort, preferring to turn a blind eye to the news that Voldemort has returned.

'Battlestations: Midway' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlestations: Midway follows the story of naval recruit Henry Walker, whose first assignment as a gunner at Pearl Harbor is the starting point of an incredible career at the heart of the US Pacific Fleet in 1942, in what was to become one of the most inspirational military campaigns in history. This v1.1 patch mainly addresses multiplayer issues.

Playstation Network Updates 'Gran Turismo HD Concept' (PS3), Demo and Trailers

by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 11:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A new version of Gran Turismo HD Concept will be available on the Playstation Store Thursday, adding worldwide rankings via the Playstation Network, as well as force feedback support, an Armored Core 4 demo and various trailers ...

'Tenchu Z' (X360) Becomes Invisible - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tenchu Z features a new robust character editor, allowing you to create your own Ninja. Much improved AI will be able to hear or smell you, so clean your blood-soaked outfit to not raise suspicion. An indicator will show when you are at the proper distance for a stealth kill, use your grappler or grab enemies while you are on the ceiling.

'Halo: Ghosts of Onyx' Novel Makes its Debut

by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tor Books, in partnership with Microsoft Game Studios Bungie, today announced the mass market release of Halo: Ghosts of Onyx.

'Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East, the 2nd standalone expansion for its turn-based strategy game where players take part in a thrilling new adventure in the World of Ashan. New campaign, new units, buildings, weapons, as well as 10 new multi- and 5 single-player maps.

'Anno 1701' - European v1.02 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Weigh anchor, sail the seven seas, explore new continents and foreign cultures. Demonstrate your strategic skills, business acumen and diplomatic finesse. Revel in the jubilant cheers of your people – but don't disappoint them.

'Zendoku' (NDS/PSP) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eidos' Zendoku, developed by Zoonami, is a new puzzle game for PSP and NDS, blending exciting puzzle battle action with addictive Sudoku gameplay.

'The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript' - English Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript is a major adventure and investigation game, offering players the opportunity to grapple with the mysteries of the codes hidden within the works of the great Italian genius.