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Microsoft Expected to Ship 90 Million Vista Units in 2007

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 12:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Marketing outlet IDC expects Microsoft to deploy no less than 90 million units of its upcoming Windows Vista operatin system in calendar year 2007, quickly displacing the majority of shipments of older Windows versions.

'Halo 3' (X360) Multiplayer Beta Sign-Ups & TV Ad Launch Monday Dec. 4 - Screen

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 12:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

On Monday December 4, 2006 Microsoft and Bungie launch the Halo 3 offensive with the unveiling of the official Halo 3 website, openinig sign-ups for the Halo 3 multiplayer beta, and simultaniously launching a new pre-rendered CGI TV ad which will air on ESPN's Monday Night Football between 8:50 pm and 9:20 pm EST, which will then be downloadable at Xbox.com.

'Armed Assault' - German v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Armed Assault is a realistic, combat gaming offering freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation. Morphicon has released the first patch, bringing your German retail game to v1.01 and addressing various AI issues, engine updates, general performance and stability issues.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 10:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The game will provide players with extremely dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where players are to oppose dangerous and wise enemies, a large set of multifarious weaponry, possibility to control various machinery, incredible detailing and game world interactivity, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, a well-balanced multiplayer with numerous modes.

'Sword of the Stars' - v1.2.1 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lighthouse has released a new patch for Kerberos' 4x space strategy game bringing your English, German, French and Spanish retail game to v1.2.1 and tweaks AI, adds better gfx support for older videocard, improves multiplayer, and a slew of fixes, and adjustments.

'MVP 07 NCAA Baseball' (PS2) Cover Athlete Signed - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA announced today that former Long Beach State University pitcher and Major League baseball Rookie of the Year finalist Jered Weaver will grace the cover of MVP 07 NCAA Baseball, scheduled for release in Feb. 2007.

New 'World of Warcraft' Update Coming Dec. 5th

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The next World of Warcraft content update, “Before the Storm,” will include the new PvP Honor System, as well as other new features that will prepare us for The Burning Crusade expansion, and is currently scheduled for next Tuesday, Dec. 5, although that date is still subject to change in the event of unforeseen obstacles.

'Frankie Dettori Racing' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

originally scheduled for November 2005, Alternative Software announced that HES' horse racing game Frankie Dettori Racing, also known as Melbourne Cup Challenge, will finally gallop into stores early December.

'Cipher Complex' (PS3/X360) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cipher Complex, the first completely original title from Edge of Reality, is an intense, cinematic military combat game that will deliver a brutal shot of adrenaline straight to the hearts of next-generation gamers.

'Football Manager 2007' - v7.0.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 7:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With all-new features, improved gameplay and a depth only seen from Sports Interactive, Football Manager 2007 offers a management simulation that is second to none. SIGames has released the first patch, bringing your game to v7.0.1 and making various tweaks, updates and bug/crash fixes.