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'Sinking Island' Also Coming to NDS

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Beniot Sokal's White Birds Productions studio is working on Sinking Island, a dark detective adventure story, set on a tropical paradise, at a millionaire's hotel a crime is commited, and while the island seems to be sinking for unknown reasons, you, as detective Jack Norm, have to find out who did it. The NDS version will retain the storyline, characters, and gameplay of the PC version, but adapt the controls and presentation to the unique features of the DS (thanks AG).

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault' (PS2) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault adds an all-new 4-player cooperative play, improved enemy behavior and tactics, and new vehicles and weapons for campaign mode. Command the most feared Special Forces team ever assembled through a single, massive Area of Operation with varied missions spanning across multiple diverse regions.

Thursday, October 12, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

Intel Sued for Patent Infringement

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to News.com, Intel is facing a lawsuit filed by once upon a time chip maker Transmeta, claiming Intel is using patented technology in its Pentium, and most recent Core 2 Duo processors. Transmeta had a new line of Crusoe CPUs in 2000 that used specific power efficiency methods, and although the chips never sold well, Intel seems to have been more than inspired by the technology. Transmeta confirmed AMD licenses some of its technology, and it currently has no plans for other lawsuits.

'Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam' (GBA/NDS/Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Downhill Jam delivers a skateboard experience focused on head-to-head racing, allowing players to feel the breakneck speed of downhill competition as they tear up the world's steepest terrains while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in such locations as San Francisco, Machu Picchu and Hong Kong.

Play 'Burnout Revenge' (X360) vs. LPGA Golfer Natalie Gulbis

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Xbox Live Gold members interested in sitting shot-gun with Natalie Gulbis in EA’s Burnout Revenge should be on the lookout for the Xbox Live ‘gamertag’ GulbisGWF on Friday, October 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PST/9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST.

'FIFA 07' (ALL) - 142 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 4:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA 07 delivers licenses for all the world’s top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division, and 26 others from over 20 nations. This year, you have the power to shape your club’s destiny in the Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents.

'RTL Biathlon 2007' (PS2/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

RTL Enterprises and 49 Games are working on yet another wintersports title, RTL Biathlon 2007, in cooperation with German olympic medalists Kati William and Sven Fischer.

'World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade' Closed Beta Launches

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is the new expansion to Blizzard's MMORPG. It expands the game by tremendous bounds, adding new races, quest, lands, Battlegrounds, professions and items, raising the level cap to 70, and more. Emails have been sent out to participants, so keep an eye on your inbox...

'Dracula Twins' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swedish indie-publisher Legendo Entertainment announced that its spine-tingling casual platform action title Dracula Twins has gone gold. Poor old Count Dracula has been kidnapped by Dr. Lifelust, a wicked inventor who wants to live forever and plans to use vampire blood to create an elixir of life!