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'War Front: Turning Point' - 9 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 2, 2006 @ 2:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

War Front: Turning Point explores an alternate World War II, one in which Hitler is assassinated in the early days. This new timeline includes more than just new leadership. Players will take command of experimental weapons, prototype vehicles and units rarely seen in strategy games in an attempt to alter or secure the historical outcome of World War II.

'Winback 2: Project Poseidon' (PS2/Xbox) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on March 2, 2006 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

It's been quite a while since we last heard from Winback 2: Project Poseidon, but Koei announced today that Cavia's Covert-Operations game is scheduled to ship to North American retailers on April 18, 2006.

'Mortal Kombat: Unchained' (PSP) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2006 @ 1:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mortal Kombat: Unchained takes the Mortal Kombat franchise to new heights with an innovative fighting system tailored for Wi–Fi functionality, unparalleled depth and brutally intense action that will appeal to long–time Mortal Kombat fans. The game features lightning–fast combat, new moves and combinations and PSP exclusive characters and environments.

S2 Games Will Only Offer 'Savage 2' As Digital Download

by Rainier on March 2, 2006 @ 1:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Developer S2 Games today announced that it will be foregoing traditional methods of publishing and distribution for Savage 2: A Tortured Soul, making it only available for purchase as an online download on the S2 Games website.

'Counter-Strike: Source' Gets Steamy Update #40

by Rainier on March 2, 2006 @ 1:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest update to Counter-Strike: Source. This update adds Leet and SAS player models, fixes players being able to run up very steep slopes for short distances, fixes low-violence models not animating properly, improved player ragdolls. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Acclaim is Back and Brings 'BOTS'

by Rainier on March 2, 2006 @ 12:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Acclaim Games is pleased to announce that its CEO Howard Marks has a plan to lead the newly minted company into the future. The first offering from Acclaim Games will be the totally free Multiplayer Online game BOTS and it is now open for limited beta registration!

'The Ant Bully' (GBA/NGC/PS2/PC) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 1, 2006 @ 7:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A few months ago, Midway announced that it had signed a license agreement for The Ant Bully with Warner Bros Interactive, and today, the first concrete material has surfaced. After bullying an innocent ant colony, a young boy named Lucas is magically shrunken down to ant size and embarks on a remarkable adventure.

'The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy' (ALL) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 1, 2006 @ 7:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy video game pits the characters from the popular Cartoon Network television show against each other in an adventure-fighting game, filled with mayhem and chaos.

'Fear & Respect' (PS3/X360) Gets Cancelled

by Rainier on March 1, 2006 @ 5:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The last time we heard about Fear & Respect was almost a year ago, when Midway announced it was delaying the game until 2006. As it turns out, the game won't be coming at all and has been cancelled. Fear & Respect was an innovative action/adventure game based in the intense, urban environment of South Central L.A. with collaboration between Snoop Dogg and Boyz'n the Hood director John Singleton.

'WarPath' (Xbox/PC) - Multiplayer Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 1, 2006 @ 4:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

WarPath is a fast-paced FPS game featuring a unique single player mode that allows gamers to battle for control of different territories, with each providing distinct strategic advantages. This multiplayer demo features a DM/TDM map Breach, and a CTF map Rush, both playable online/LAN and against bots.