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Sony Releases v1.3 PS3 Firmware Update

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

As with the PSP, Sony seems to be releasing new PS3 firmware revisions in rapid succession. In its mere 3 weeks of existence, the PS3 has now received its third update, addressing various issues such as 1080i problems, support for more USB devices, a restore system setting option, an HD backup utility, HDMI output format setting added, and now supports Bluetooth media remote. If you read Japanese, here's the full fix list...

'Rogue Galaxy' (PS2) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 1:55 a.m. PST | 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.

'Pirates of the Burning Sea' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 12:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pirates of the Burning Sea is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. You play a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, as you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep.

'World of Warcraft' - v2.0.1 Euro Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 8:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard has released a new upatch for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This massive v2.0.1 update, for the French, German and UK editions of the game, revamps the honor system, adds arena skirmishes, and the usual slew of balance tweaks, bug and crash fixes...

'Battlefield 2142' v1.10 Patch in the Works - Details

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 4:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Dice Live Team is working on a Battlefield 2142 v1.10 patch, currently in beta testing, and will include added server options and a few gameplay enhancements along with a number of bug fixes. No word whether this update will also feature the reported new maps (Karlbo et Garmisch Partenkirchen) and supply line gameplay mode.

'War Rock' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 4:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

K2 Network's WarRock is an online FPS game, allowing you to experience online battlefields on a large scale, with supporting vehicles for land, sea and air.

Various Game Trailers #952

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 4:28 p.m. PST | 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 :

  • The Chronicles of Spellborn - The Howling Music Trailer
  • Sam & Max Episode 2 - Situation: Comedy - Trailer


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

'Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45' Custom Map Competition Phase 1 Winners

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 4:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Bold Games announced the results of the “Blitzkrieg” phase of its Custom Map Competition for Tripwire Interactive's WWII Eastern Front FPS Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. The top prize is brand new, high-end gaming rig, with additional prizes of top graphics cards and gaming keyboards/mice.

'Virtua Tennis 3' (PSP/PS3/X360/PC) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 2:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtua Tennis 3 gives gamers the opportunity to experience new levels of realism never thought possible on a home console system with enhanced photo-realistic graphics and advanced player animations that perfectly match the behaviour and mannerisms of individual professional players.

'Splinter Cell Double Agent' and 'College Hoops 2K7' Demos on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2006 @ 2:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

If you need a break from the multiplayer mayhem, Ubisoft has now also released the Splinter Cell Double Agent singleplayer demo, while Take Two has issued a demo (only for North America) for its recently released basketball game College Hoops 2K7 (North Carolina V.S. Florida). Both demos are now available on Xbox Live, but for the time being only Gold members will have access to download them, silver membership holders will have to wait until next week, to shoot some hoops.