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Tuesday, October 10, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2006 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | 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:

'NBA 2K7' (PS3) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2006 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year's Shot Stick returns with more responsive controls and new mechanics to master. NBA 2K7 combines incredible graphics, including new sweat technology details and animating hair, with a revamped post game, and hundreds of new shooting, passing, and dribbling animations.

'DreamCube' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2006 @ 4:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dreamcube is a adventure/puzzle game where you play as Jack, who receives a mysterious present for his birthday, a Dreamcube. While during the day it seems an inconspicuous present, at night its power traps your into your own dreams. This demo features a 27-level dream sequence ...

'The Black Corsair' (PS2/PC) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2006 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Virtual Identity announces its new 3D action adventure/Combat driven game The Black Corsair, inspired by a famous Sandokan novelist Emilio Salgari. The Black Corsair is a game set in the piracy golden age. At the beginning of the 17th century the seas were a dangerous place for a ship full of gold traveling from the Caribbean.

'War In The Pacific' - v1.802 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2006 @ 4:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Matrix Games and 2 by 3 Games have released a new patch for their strategy game War In The Pacific. The version 1.802 update includes a host of minor updates (over 70 in total) and improvements such as improving airgroup control as well as number of improvements that increase turn processing efficiency.

Lexicon Signs 'Crash Dummy vs. The Evil D-Troit' (PS2/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2006 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crash Dummy vs. the evil D-Troit is a funny, non-violent action game full of special effects. Players take the role of the unique and exciting character called "Crash Dummy" who tries to save the future of his best friend and all the other Dummies.

'Prey' (X360) Gets Downloadable Content

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2006 @ 3:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Making good on their word, 3D Realms has released the promised downloadable content for Human Head/Vulcan's sci-fi FPS, Prey. Xbox Live owners can now grab four new multiplayer maps (Gravity Labs, Space Oddity, Topillogical, and Tunnel Rat) and 5 new avatars (Becky, Elhuit, Elite, Hunter, Jen). And of course this is all for free ...

'Vietcong 2' Gets Free Expansion

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2006 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fist Bravo is an addon for Vietcong 2, developed by indiGLOW, that addresses and fixes many of the issues with the original release of the title and provides gamers with new equipment options, new multiplayer maps and much more.

GameStop and EB Games Taking PS3 Pre-Orders

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2006 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GameStop and EB Games will begin accepting limited pre-orders for the PS 3 console on Tuesday, October 10, on a first come, first served basis. Due to extremely limited supply, we expect to deplete this allocation very quickly, most likely in minutes, so it is recommended you call your local store first. A $100 reservation deposit is required, which can be funded with cash, credit or trade, which does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch.

'Phantasy Star Universe' (X360) Open Beta Launches Wednesday

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2006 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA announced that Xbox Live Gold subscribers will have the chance to participate in a free Phantasy Star Universe multiplayer beta test starting tomorrow, Wednesday Oct. 11, 2006, which will last for a week, until Oct. 18. SEGA's online RPG will launch October 24, 2006, with either a fee of $9.99 per month or $49.99 for six months.