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'Lost Planet: Extreme Condition' (X360) - 45 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2006 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded.

'Stargate SG 1: The Alliance' No More ...

by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2006 @ 5:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to an unidentified MGM insider source, plans for a possible resurrection of the ill-fated Stargate SG 1: The Alliance singleplayer game from JoWood/Perception have been canned alltogether and MGM, as license holder, has shifted its focus and resources to Stargate Worlds, the MMORPG under development at Cheyenne Mountain.

'Crysis' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 25, 2006 @ 2:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion.

Tuesday 'World of WarCraft' Maintenance Being Removed?

by Rainier on Dec. 25, 2006 @ 2:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard announced that recent hardware upgrades and retrofits might allow them to begin testing the ability to go longer than a week between maintenance periods. Instead regular maintenance tasks will run during off-peak with realms live, starting Dec. 26. Off-peak rolling restarts might be needed if necessary; however the downtime for each realm would be less than 10 minutes if it was required.

'The Darkness' (PS3/X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 25, 2006 @ 2:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness.

Square Enix Bans 7,450 'Final Fantasy XI' (PS2/X360/PC) Accounts

by Rainier on Dec. 25, 2006 @ 1:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Final Fantasy XI, players embark on numerous adventures through vast environments in Vana'diel: a persistent world with over a hundred areas to explore, including mountains, forests, glaciers, deserts, oceans, rivers, castles, and dungeons. Square Enix has terminated over 7,450 accounts held by players involved in the usage of 3rd party tools or cheats, or engaged in RMT (Real Money Trading) activities.

'Making History: The Calm & the Storm' - Updated Demo No Longer Available

by Rainier on Dec. 25, 2006 @ 5:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Making History: The Calm & the Storm puts players in control of global conflict, combining a highly sophisticated AI with rich historical detail. This updated demo has been pulled due to an installation bug, a proper version is expected shortly...

'Pirates of the Burning Sea' - 4 Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2006 @ 3:03 p.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.

'Total Extreme Wrestling 2007' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2006 @ 2:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Total Extreme Wrestling 2007 allows you to take on the role of a wrestling promoter and steer your company to the top. Grey Dog Software released a limited-time demo allowing you to try out the entire game and be permitted to continuously repeat one month of game time.

'Gran Turismo HD Concept' (PS3) Coming to PlayStation Store Tonight .. For Free

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2006 @ 2:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SCEA announced the North American release of Gran Turismo HD Concept, available for free download on the PS3's PlayStation Store. Polyphony Digital Inc's driving game features an all-new course for players to be the first to drive a Ferrari on a PS3, as well as the option to select a car from nine other manufacturers including Infiniti, Lotus, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Suzuki.