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'The Mark' - 3 Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2006 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Mark, a first person shooter, is about the real threat from today – terrorism. The war of the 21st century is now being fought; and it’s here. US Marine corps officer Steve Fletcher and top-rated mercenary Austin Hawke join up in a thrilling battle against international terrorism.

'Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six' (ALL) Coming to the PSP

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2006 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Ubisoft announced that it is bringing Tom Clancy's squad-based action game Rainbow Six Vegas to the PSP. For the first time ever, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six brings its frenetic counter-terrorist gameplay and signature multiplayer modes to the PSP system.

IBM Shipping Nintendo Wii Microprocessors

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2006 @ 12:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IBM Corp. said it has been shipping microprocessors that will be used to power Nintendo's upcoming Wii video game console since July. IBM, who also makes chips for PS3 and Xbox 360, earlier this year signed a multiyear agreement to supply Nintendo with chips made at its East Fishkill, N.Y. plant.

Square Enix to Distribute Casual PopCap Games In Japan

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2006 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PopCap Games today announced a partnership with Square Enix that brings PopCap's popular casual computer and Web games, Bejeweled 2, Chuzzle, Insaniquarium and Heavy Weapon, to the Japanese market via its new casual games download service.

'Sid Meier's Railroads!' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 5:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sid Meier's Railroads! marks the return of the watershed title in simulation/strategy gaming that launched the popular “tycoon” genre, and inspired a new generation of games.

Sony Releases v2.81 PSP Firmware

by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has released a new v2.81 update for its PSP firmware, available in Japan, Europe and North America, adding the ability to download video and images through RSS, AAC support with the .3gp extension, and various other tweaks. A new World Tour Soccer 06 demo is now also available for download. Support for the playback of content stored in [MUSIC], [PICTURE] and [VIDEO] folders at the root level of Memory Stick Duo media.

'Savage 2: A Tortured Soul' - 19 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Savage 2: A Tortured Soul features the same style of beautiful, expansive environments that truly immersed players in the critically acclaimed original; however, an entirely enhanced combat system, animation features, and gameplay elements will catapult Savage 2 light years beyond its prequel.

Various Game Trailers #878

by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 3:58 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:

  • Half-Life 2: Episode Two - Gameplay Trailer #4
  • Crazy Machines II - Trailer
  • Phantasy Star Universe [PS2/X360/PC] - Trailer #6
  • Medieval II: Total War - Trailer
  • Super-Bikes Riding Challenge [PS2/PC] - Trailer #4


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

'NBA Live 07' (ALL) - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 3:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pull off moves only the pros perform as you replicate the styles of your favorite NBA players. Elevate to the rim for an electrifying dunk and bring the crowd to its feet, or look to your superstars to shift momentum with the game on the line.

Gamer's Gate Picks Up 'Loco Mania' and 'Ship Simulator 2006'

by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gamer’s Gate and Lighthouse Interactive are proud to announce the addition of two new titles to the digital platform. Simulators Loco Mania and Ship Simulator 2006 are available now to customers on Gamer’s Gate and will offer gamers two, very different and exciting challenges.