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'The Witcher' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2006 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights. The game ensures entertainment to a broad group of older players, incorporating simple yet interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.

'Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach' Launches in Japan

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2006 @ 1:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turbine and SAKURA announced that Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach has launched today in Japan. DDO provides the definitive online Dungeons & Dragons experience, complete with dramatic dungeon crawling, terrifying monster combat and challenging puzzles, character advancement and guild-based power struggles.

Various Game Trailers #869

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 8:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • WoW: The Burning Crusade - Char. Creation Trailer
  • Metro 2033: The Last Refuge [PS3/X360/PC] - GC 06 Trailer
  • Caesar IV - Developer Diary Trailer #2
  • Perimeter: Emperor's Testament - Trailer
  • Neverwinter Nights 2 - Developer Diary #1
  • Test Drive Unlimited [ALL] - Camaro Trailer
  • Dungeon Siege II: Broken World - Trailer #5


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Classics Collection Reloaded' (PSP) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 8:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Classics Collection Reloaded is an ensemble of more than 15 historic arcade favorites for the PSP, driving home the nostalgia factor with a host of new titles including Eco Fighters, King of Dragons and Knights of the Round Table.

New Backwards Compatibility Update Available Over Xbox Live

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 7:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft has released a new backwards compatibility update, now available over Xbox Live. This free update adds 48 more titles to the original Xbox games that can be played on your X360, bringing to total to almost 300. Titles of note are Burnout 3: Takedown, Counter-Strike, Call of Cthulhu, The Suffering, X-Men II, MK: Deception and plenty more ...

'Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 7:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express is a high-quality adventure game that appeals to both adventure fans and casual buyers alike. Adventure fans will appreciate the unique adaptation of the novel into a thrilling and suspenseful video game and casual buyers will recognize the Agatha Christie brand as a brand that they can trust.

'Unreal Tournament 2007' Demo Expected Prior to Launch

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 7:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Similar to the C&C Tiberium Wars newsbit earlier today, Epic's Steve Polge revealed that they plan to release an Unreal Tournament 2007 demo prior to its retail debut, so they can act upon community feedback and make adjustments if needed. "We are definitely planning to release a demo long enough before we go gold to be able to incorporate feedback from the demo into our final release." Steve also mentioned that UT 2007 currently has 40 maps in rotation, but that is not said some may be cut from the final release.

'Stargate Worlds' Powered by Unreal Engine 3

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 5:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment, and Epic Games today announced a license agreement in which CME will use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology for the development of the upcoming, highly anticipated Stargate Worlds and future multi-platform games.

'Sam & Max: Season 1' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 5:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After more than a decade, various cancellations, legendary dog and rabbit crime-fighting Sam & Max make their return to the gaming scene! Telltale Games is developing a new Sam & Max episodic adventure series, which will debut this October, with new episodes coming every month, starting in December.

'Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far' Now Available on Xbox Live Marketplace

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 4:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Starting today, you can download Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far available FREE to all connected X360 gamers in the U.S. Courtesy of the SCI FI Channel, Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far is a one-hour recap special incorporating footage from the original SCI FI miniseries and the show's previous two seasons. To check it out head to Xbox Live Marketplace today.