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'Alien Arena 2007' - Free Full Game Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 8:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alien Arena 2007 is a first person online deathmatch shooter using id Software's Quake II and Quake III source code under the GPL license. With features including 32 bit graphics, new particle engine and effects, light blooms, reflective water, hi resolution textures and skins, hi poly models, stain maps.

'Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run' (PS2/Xbox) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 7:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring action superstar Dwayne The Rock Johnson as government super-spy extraordinaire Alex Decker, players for the first time ever can step out of the Interceptor and straight into third-person action, utilizing The Rock's physical prowess by taking down enemies with intense melee combat moves.

'Saints Row' (X360) Is Getting Patched

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The official Saint's Row community message board has a developer update revealing Volition is working on an Xbox Live patch for its just released open ended action game. While there is no specific launch date yet, the patch will fix various single/multiplayer problems found after release, addressing lag, improved quality-of-service, more 10-12 player matches, fixing exploits, widescreen formatting, and generally getting players in the game faster.

'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance' (ALL) - 75 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.

'Madden NFL 07' (ALL) Sells Millions

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced today that Madden NFL 07 has outperformed any previous installment in the 17 year old series, with an estimate of more than two million copies sold in its first week, roughly 12 percent higher than last year's edition.

'NBA Live 07' (ALL) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 5:35 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.

'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic' Gets Limited And Steamed

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve announced that it is bringing Arkane Studios' action RPG Dark Messiah of Might & Magic to the Steam online distribution service in October 2006, while Ubisoft itself revealed details on the limited edition, which will include the game on DVD, unique in-game content, making of movies, soundtrack on CD and 12 collective cards.

'Madden NFL 07' and 'Texas Hold 'em' Push Xbox Live Past 50 Million Downloads

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Xbox Live surpasses 50 million downloads from Xbox Live Marketplace, doubling the 25 million mark hit just three months ago, with gamers logging more than 2 billion hours online to experience online multiplayer gaming, Xbox Live Arcade titles, the latest game demos, movie trailers and music videos.

'Just Cause' (PS2/Xbox/X360/PC) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 11:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito suspected of stockpiling WMDs. Eidos announced that Just Cause will be available in North American stores on September 27, 2006.

'TimeShift' (X360/PC) Gets Pushed to 2007

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vivendi just announced that TimeShift has been pushed back, "Vivendi Games acquired TimeShift with the view that it would become a stand-out FPS franchise. Our commitment to that vision remains, and so the decision has been taken to move the title into 2007 to give it the time and resources needed to fulfill its potential."