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'Rag Doll Kung Fu' Goes Gold in North America

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 10:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Rag Doll Kung Fu you control your string puppets characters on screen with the mouse, create your own style, act out whatever you feel like, and of course, if you really feel like it, you can have a fight. Available for quite some time through digital distribution, Wild Hare announced the retail product has gone gold.

'Huxley' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Huxley is a massively multiplayer online first person shooting game utilizing the Unreal 3 engine that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources.

'Two Worlds' (X360/PC) Expands Multiplayer Capabilities

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world. Initially Two Worlds allowed up to 8 players to adventure together online, it now supports thousands online at one time.

'Street Trace' (X360) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Street Trace is a next-gen race and arena combat game set against the dystopian backdrop of a corporate-controller future. Choose one of 6 characters as an entrant in this year's Tracer Game, a series of challenges that will take you and you salvaged hoverboard through the bleak cityscapes of future NYC's crippled outer burroughs.

Gamer's Gate Signs 'Penumbra: Overture' for Online Distribution

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gamer's Gate has signed an online distribution agreement with Swedish developer Frictional Games. Penumbra: Overture is a 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.

'Maelstrom' - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Maelstrom is a strategy action epic which takes place on a devastated future Earth. In the wake of an apocalyptic ecological disaster, the planet is threatened by an alien invasion, thus becoming the battleground as a divided human race fights for survival.

'Universe at War: Earth Assault' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA announced the development of Universe at War: Earth Assault for the PC. Developed by Petroglyph, this combat-intensive RTS game enlists players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth.

'NBA Street Homecourt' (X360) Demo On Xbox Live

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 7:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA has released a 509mb NBA Street Homecourt demo on Xbox Live, although only for Gold members for now, allowing you to check out the new Trick Remixer and Flight Control systems, and play the Denver Nuggets (with Carmelo Anthony) vs. the Detroit Pistons (with Rip Hamilton) at Venice Beach.

'FIFA Manager 07: Extra Time' - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 7:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

FIFA Manager 07 is getting an expansion to its already extensive 2,000 clubs and over 20,000 players. The Extra Time expansion adds new stadiums from all over Europe, new features such as ability to sell advertisement, start as coach, half time screens with commentary and plenty more..

'Def Jam: Icon' (PS3/X360) Soundtrack Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 7:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Def Jam: Icon infuses hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming. EA and Def Jam announced the Def Jam: Icon 29 track listing, featuring artists such as The Game, Lil Jon and Young Jeezy, to name a few.