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'Medal of Honor Vanguard' (PS2/Wii) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 7:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Medal of Honor Vanguard you reprise the role of Frank Keegan, Corporal of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in behind enemy lines missions throughout Europe, epic battles that turned America’s first paratroopers into heroes of WWII.

'Guitar Hero II' (X360) Gets Exclusive Content

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 7:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The rock gods have spoken, and are pleased to announce further details on the Xbox 360 version of Activision's Guitar Hero II, which will feature a variety of new exclusive downloadable content through Xbox Live Marketplace, along with over 70 finger-melting tracks.

'Cinema Empire' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cinema Empire is Comport Interactive's latest commercial sim products. Start small, work your way up and end up as the owner of the country’s largest chain of movie theatres. This demo features a tutorial and one campaign mission.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 5:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you are to oppose smart & dangerous enemies, a large set of diverse weaponry, possibility to control machinery, detailed and interactive game world, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, and multiplayer with numerous modes.

Tuesday January 9, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 5:43 a.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:

'City Life: World Edition' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 4:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CDV USA and Monte Cristo announce City Life: World Edition, a significantly updated version of their 3D city building and management simulation which will feature new maps, over 100 new buildings, famous landmarks from across the globe and a built-in content editor .

'Penumbra: Overture' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 4:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Penumbra: Overture is an innovative first person horror game utilizing physics for interaction and puzzles. The game is set in an underground facility on Greenland where the protagonist searches for information regarding his late father.

36 Virtual Console Titles Planned For Q1

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wii owners are in for a retro treat at the start of 2007, with 36 new Virtual Console titles spanning Nintendo’s twenty-year history available to download in Q1. Gamers will be able to turn back the clock and enjoy titles which made their debut on the NES, SNES, N64, SEGA MEGA DRIVE and Turbografx.

PS3's SIXAXIS Wireless Controller Wins Emmy Award

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SCEA announced that it has been recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award for the PS3’s SIXAXIS wireless controller.

'Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising' - 16 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2007 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Gods and Heroes you become a classic hero of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, you will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.