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'BioShock' (PS3/X360/PC) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 11:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

BioShock is 2K Games' hybrid first-person shooter, in the works over at System Shock 2 developers Irrational Games, combining elements of sci-fi and role-playing genres.

'Gray Matter' Story Details Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gray Matter's story mixes eerie mysteries with supernatural events in best Jensen-style. Neurobiologist Dr. David Styles is one of the game’s central characters: since losing his wife in a horrible accident some several years ago, he has become a recluse, seldom leaving Dread Hill House, his English country estate.

'Elveon' (X360/PC) - 14 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Elveon, developed by 10tacle, is an epic fantasy action game with impressive graphics and the captivating atmosphere, using the Unreal Engine 3.

'Call of Duty 3' (ALL) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 10:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowing campaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout.

'Half-Life 2: Episode 2' Delayed Until Early 2007

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In an interview with EuroGamer, Valve's Doug Lombardi confirmed earlier rumors that the next chapter in the episodic FPS series, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, will not get released before the year's end as previously announced, but is now scheduled for release in February 2007. The pricing has also changed a bit; Episode 2 will now set you back $19.95, which is still a great value, considering it comes with Portal and Team Fortress 2.

'Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War' - v1.51 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ has now released a new patch for Relic's 3D RTS Dawn Of War/Winter Assault. This update brings your retail game to v1.51 and mainly seems to add unit balancing, interface enhancements, some optimizations and bug fixes.

'Penumbra: Overture' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Frictional Games proudly announces that a commercial version of Penumbra, named Penumbra: Overture, is in the works. Penumbra is an innovative first person horror game utilizing physics for interaction and puzzles. The game is set on Greenland where the protagonist searches for information regarding his late father.

'Guild Wars Nightfall' Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ArenaNet and NCsoft today announced that its second MMO expansion, Guild Wars Nightfall, will be available in stores worldwide October 27, 2006.

'The Fast and the Furious' (PSP/PS2) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 8:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inspired by the events of the The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift film, this game will immerse players in the underground world of drift racing. Set in a world related to, yet separate from, the movie, the game features a ground breaking drift mechanic that makes drifting accessible to both beginning and veteran racing game drivers.

Nintendo DS Expands Colorful Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 7:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo announced that on Sept. 13, it will introduce two new Nintendo DS colors, Onyx and Coral Pink, joining Polar White.