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Monday, November 20, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 2:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Small Arms' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Gastronaut Studios's frantic multiplayer brawling game Small Arms” will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, November 22, after 0800 GMT (1:00 a.m. PST) for the usual 800 Microsoft points.

PS3 Scalper Gets Peppered, Mugged and Robbed

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The PS3 craze will most likely not quiet down for a few more months, but a 20-year-old scalper from LA Palma, Calif. had his share. The unidentified victim offered two PS3s for sale for $5,000 on Craig's List, and agreed to meet his buyers at 1AM, early Monday morning, at a local McDonald's parking lot. The "customers" showed up, but instead of completing the transaction, the scalper was attacked with pepper spray, mugged and robbed of his two PS3s, after which has assailants took off on foot.

'The Witcher' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 11:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights. The game ensures entertainment to a broad group of older players, incorporating simple yet interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.

'Railroad Tycoon' - Full Original Game Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 11:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Travel back in time to 1990 to see how Sid created an innovative new gameplay experience that has evolved into this month's release of Sid Meier's Railroads! for the PC. The Railroad Tycoon Deluxe includes the full game, manual, reference cards, etc, as well as the required DOS emulator.

'Barnyard' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Barnyard video game depicts what life is like for animals once the farmer is away. Players will be able to interact with all of their favorite characters from the movie while trying to prove they have what it takes to be the biggest party animal of them all.

'Falcon 4.0: Allied Force' - v1.0.9 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Falcon 4.0: Allied Force features extensive improvements in all areas including artificial intelligence, graphics, multiplayer, terrain and of course the stunning real time, fully dynamic campaign engine. This patch brings your retail game to v1.0.9 and improves stability, AI, multiplayer and various other fixes and tweaks.

'PureSim Baseball 2007' - v1.40 Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Matrix Games has released a new patch for PureSim Baseball 2007, bringing your retail game to v1.40. In additional to resolving a number of minor issues, this update adds support for IE 7, Multi-base throwing errors, improved management AI, and improved time period specific pitcher usage.

'Boulder Dash' (NDS/PSP) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Since its inception in the early years of the computer game industry in the early 80s, the underground search for diamonds found in Boulder Dash has made it one of the most loved, published and licensed games in the past two decades. 10Taclt Studios has signed an agreement with First Star Software to bring the dexterity-puzzle game to NDS and PSP.

'DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road' (PS3/X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 5:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road is set to be the most diverse and exhilarating off-road racing experience ever with sensational gravel, mud and dirt events the world over.