by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2005 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Scooter War3z delivers a surprising combination of high-speed racing, crash'em up action and death defying ragdoll stunts. Discover the dark but alive world of Scooter War3z, taking place in a free-roaming city featuring several interconnected neighborhoods, where it's all about winning. Team 6 has released a demo for its scooter racing game allowing you to try out 4 scooters and one racing track, but no stunt-area. Read more for download links ...
by Inexhist on Aug. 1, 2005 @ 1:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
The Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack adds nine all-new multiplayer maps, additional bonus content showcases previously unreleased footage including an animated feature highlighting an unseen battle in Old Mombasa and a mini documentary showcasing the creative process behind the new multiplayer maps. The map pack disc also contains the Halo 2 Auto Update, providing non-Live gamers with the ability to enjoy recent gameplay enhancements and improvements.
by Rainier on July 31, 2005 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- FEAR - Delta Level Trailer
- 50 Cent: Bulletproof - Trailer #4
- Soul Calibur III (PS2) - Story Mode Trailer
- The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction (PS2/Xbox) - Trailer #4
- Nascar 06: Total Team Control - Trailer #3
- Madden 2006 - Trailer #7
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 31, 2005 @ 1:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Israeli developer Majorem has once again resumed development on its oft cancelled and un-cancelled RTS MMO Ballerium. Only
last month did it was halted after Interplay failed to honor its obligations, and now Majorem is getting ready for the next round of betatesting (
thanks Blues). Ballerium uses OPIUM technology to create a fully persistent world that is able to handle an infinite number of players. Ballerium looks to be an innovative new entry to the massively multiplayer gaming market, providing players with never before experienced levels of persistence and control.
by Rainier on July 31, 2005 @ 3:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
With The Sims 2 Nightlife, players will be able to take their Sims out to hit all the swanky hot spots in the all new downtown location and spice up their lives with an all new dating gameplay and a new life goal focused on pleasure seeking.
by Kris Graft on July 31, 2005 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
In Pirates!, you take the leading role of a pirate captain in the 17th century Caribbean trying to become the most revered and feared pirate in history - exploring high seas and exotic ports, overtaking enemies in fierce naval battles, engaging in duels and attempting to seize valuable booty.
by Rainier on July 30, 2005 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
With customizable weapons and hardcore, real time battle systems that take place on a 3D field, Square Enix's newest RPG Code Age Commanders sets the scene for action that's never been seen before. The game's character creation system allows players to customize their character's abilities, affecting their character's growth patterns by the decisions they make.
by Rainier on July 30, 2005 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
Picking up immediately where the original Myst ended, players are presented the privilege, challenge and responsibility of restoring the lost empire of the D'ni - an ancient civilization of people who thrived for thousands of years but later met with a great catastrophe. Ubisoft sends out a pre-canned interview with game design director Ryan Miller explaining the slate system.
by Judy on July 29, 2005 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- East Front - Trailer
- Left Behind: Eternal Forces - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
THQ has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Gas Powered Games for its RTS game Supreme Commander. Chris Taylor is known for his work with Total Annihilation under Cave Dog, and Supreme Commander will mark his return to a genre that he helped popularize.
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
The first-ever Battlefield console installment will drop players into the heat of battle on the high tech frontlines, entering a new modern era of combat with more firepower and new expansive environments. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of over 30 vehicles, including tanks, helicopters and fast attack vehicles, to engage in major conflicts in some of the largest online battles.
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Ubisoft today announced the launch of the
America's Army: Rise of a Soldier website, which will allow browsers catch a glimpse of the experience that awaits them when America's Army heads to consoles this October, and give you all the latest info, screens, game info, movies and community chatboard.
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
For the first time, American Pump It Up players are getting to compete for cash prizes and exclusive merchandise with the debut of the United States Pump It Up Championship Series, sponsored by publisher Mastiff, Andamiro, and Coin it Up. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Picking up immediately where the original Myst ended, players are presented the privilege, challenge and responsibility of restoring the lost empire of the D'ni - an ancient civilization of people who thrived for thousands of years but later met with a great catastrophe. Myst V: End of Ages advances the graphical beauty and detail of its worlds with a fully immersive 3D environment.
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Members of the community have noted that it can be difficult to find other players in The Matrix: Mega City. The current level of population density can limit opportunities for socializing with other players which are such a key part of our worlds, so on August 2, 2005, Sony Online will be merging the
nine current worlds into three new worlds. This merge should help to increase the number of players on any world at any given time. One world will be Hostile while the other two will run under normal PvP rules.
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
UFO: Aftershock follows directly from one of the endings of UFO: Aftermath, where the player agrees to hand over the Earth to the Alien scientists, who are trying to change the planet into a giant living organism. The Council of Earth and their followers take refuge on an orbiting satellite prepared for them by the aliens, but not all the survivors of the original invasion where re-located.
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Sports Interactive have released the first patch for their latest hockey manager, bringing your retail game to v2.0.2 and addressing a massive amount of issues, AI tweaks, localization & engine updates. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Worms 4: Mayhem is a return to the series' trademark gameplay and sees Team 17's core Worms design and development team regrouping for a game of explosive annelid annihilation. Codemasters has released a multiplayer demo with new content (including maps and weapons), and also updated code correcting some issues of the first demo. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 3:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Set atop the smoldering ruins of a fictional United States torn apart by civil war, Shattered Union is an action-packed strategy game for console and PC. Gamers will play through an exciting single player campaign to reunite the country by force, or online in one-on-one matches.
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 1:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Fable: The Lost Chapters will feature a host of enhancements from its top-selling Xbox version, including new quests to conquer, areas to explore, creatures to slay and story elements to discover. Fable: The Lost Chapters is expected to reach store shelves this fall.
by David Wanaselja on July 29, 2005 @ 1:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
In Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, the year is 2008. Citywide blackouts, stock exchange sabotage, electronic hijacking of national defense systems: This is information warfare. To prevent such attacks, operatives must infiltrate hostile territory and aggressively collect critical intelligence, getting closer than ever to enemy soldiers.
by Rainier on July 29, 2005 @ 12:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
Blending the best features from the first two installments with the talent, vision and ingenuity of Ubisoft's development teams, Prince of Persia 3 will enliven the franchise with a vitality - and plenty of unexpected twists - that will impress and satisfy long-time fans and newcomers alike. Ubisoft sent out a pre-canned Q&A with Prince of Persia 3 artistic director Olivier Leonardi.
by Rainier on July 28, 2005 @ 8:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc. proudly presents Conker: Live and Reloaded Original Soundtrack. The soundtrack album will be released on August 2nd at the suggested retail price of $15.98 to US retail outlets through Nile Rodgers' Sumthing Else Music Works label.
by Rainier on July 28, 2005 @ 5:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes [Xbox] - Trailer #3
- Black & White 2 - Air & Meteor Spell Trailer
- Legion Arena - Trailer
- Blitzkrieg II - Trailer #5
- Blitz: The League [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #2
- America's Army: Rise of A Soldier [Xbox] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 28, 2005 @ 4:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Today Ubisoft announced that Stephen Dorff will be lending his voice to Far Cry Instincts. Bringing to life Jack Carver, Dorff adds vitality to the games reluctant hero with his gruff voice and powerful voice acting skills. A popular Hollywood actor, Dorff has starred in such hits as Blade, Feardotcom and Alone in Dark.