by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2005 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Oct. 4, 2005 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included, courtesy of an updated engine.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2005 @ 4:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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AFSL Games announced today that Battle Carry is complete and will be released this coming Friday, October 7th, and will be
available for download for $19.95. Battle Carry is an action oriented deathmatch game featuring high speed tanks and powerful secondary weapons. The release will feature eight maps, playable in deathmatch, team deathmatch, and objective match. It will have nine secondary weapons, and four unique tanks to use.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2005 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pro Evolution Soccer 5 will feature the utter realism, intuitive play and fast-paced action of the ever-popular series. The PSP version will also be almost identical in terms of available clubs and international sides, with 57 national sides lining up alongside 136 club teams.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2005 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway announced today that it has acquired UK development studio The Pitbull Syndicate Limited, now named Midway Studios - Newcastle. The studio is currently developing Midway's racing title L.A. RUSH along with additional next generation projects.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2005 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prince of Persia The Two Thrones takes the best features from The Sands of Time and Warrior Within, and combines them with new gameplay elements such as a second playable character, an intuitive Speed Kill system, outdoor Babylon environment, chariot combat and more. With such favorite elements and major improvements, PoP The Two Thrones is poised to take the action-adventure gaming experience to a new level.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2005 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Da Vinci Experience is a major adventure and investigation game, the first game created about the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci. It offers players the opportunity to grapple with the mysteries of the codes hidden within the works of the great Italian genius.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 9:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 :
- Resident Evil 4 [PS2] - Weapons Trailer
- The Legend of Heroes [PSP] - Trailer
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Gameplay Trailer
- Shadow of the Colossus [PS2] - TGS 05 Trailer
- Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #5
- Suikoden V [PS2] - Trailer
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire [NDS] - Trailer
- NBA 2k6 [X360] - Gameplay Trailer #6
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 8:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. announced today that it has shipped Trauma Center: Under the Knife to retailers nationwide. Trauma Center: Under the Knife lets YOU play doctor, performing increasingly complex surgeries. At first it's just another day in the O.R., but when a mysterious outbreak sweeps the area, the patients' lives are in your hands-no pressure.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 6:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood builds upon the elements that have made Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 a runaway success by adding new features and game modes. Featuring a new single-player narrative, new multiplayer missions, an all-new cooperative-style game mode, and new weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 4:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week
Game Informer revealed that a Halo-related character was going to be unlockable in Team Ninja’s upcoming Dead Or Alive 4 for the Xbox 360, and while Bundie usually quickly dismisses, or simply doesn't comment, such rumors, this time
they confirmed that it is indeed true. Bungie claims to be huge DOA fans, and when Team Ninja approached them they were more than excited to cooperate. What character will actually be featured in DoA 4 is still a well kept secret, but more details are promised to be revealed soon. Since there will not be a Halo 3 announcement at X05, we are looking forward to hear what Bungie has in store...
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kuma Reality Games has released a stunning 3-D video game simulation of what a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities might look like. Based on declassified documents and the latest thinking of military experts, Kuma’s latest episode, U.S. Attacks Iran, is available for free download at KumaWar.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sam Stone is back to rescue the universe one bullet at a time against overwhelming hordes of time traveling enemies in Serious Sam 2. Built from the ground up with a completely new engine, Serious Sam 2 will be a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. Serious Sam II will be available in North American retail stores on October 11.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari and Marc Ecko today announced that the pre-sell program for the upcoming, action- adventure game, Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure is currently underway. Available for the PS2, Xbox, and PC, pre-orders for Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure will be accompanied with an original limited edition, movie-sized poster created by renowned artist, OBEY: Shepard Fairey.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Poker Tour will bring gamers the most exciting poker experience anywhere. Featuring the colorful commentary of Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten, the World Poker Tour video game also features the most elite poker professionals including Antonio "The Magician” Esfandiari, Erick Lundgren, Evenlyn Ng, Lyle Berman, Michael "the Grinder" Mizrachi, and Phil "Unabomber" Laak.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco today announced that Sniper Elite has gone gold. A realistic sniper simulation set in the final days of World War II, Sniper Elite puts players in the midst of an international race for nuclear weaponry and features authentic sniping mechanics and online play for up to eight players.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pro Evolution Soccer 5, aka Winning Eleven 9, furthers the realism, on and off-the-ball movement and intuitive control, implementing a host of new gameplay features and aesthetic touches as he continues his quest to deliver the most realistic football title on any format. This Pro Evolution Soccer 5 demo features the same content as before (4 playable sides: Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Valencia), but now includes commentary/voice overs.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Possession will give players the chance to do what they’ve always wanted to do in a survival horror game – control the zombies and wreak havoc instead of just cowering in the corner. There’ll be no more creeping about in the shadows, no more conserving ammo. Volatile Games today announced the use of NaturalMotion's 3D character animation endorphin 2.5 in Possession.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After almost two years of development of this unique game by ALTAR Interactive is proud to announce that UFO: Aftershock has reached the Gold Master stage today, and will officially be release on Friday 21st October, 2005.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 1:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tony Hawk’s American SK8Land is the first 3D Tony Hawk game experience for a NDS, featuring a unique cell-shaded art style, players must prove themselves to Tony Hawk and other legendary pros as they undertake hundreds of skating goals set in seven popular areas of Los Angeles and restore the ultimate skate park, American SK8Land, to its former glory.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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China has deported an American sentenced to 30 months in a Shanghai jail for selling hundreds of thousands of pirated DVDs on the Internet. Randolph Hobson Guthrie, 38, was flown Friday to L.A., where he was arrested by U.S. Customs officials.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2005 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Knights of the Temple 2 players will join the ultimate battle of Paul de Raque, Grand Master of the Order of the Temple and hero of the first game, and the forces of Hell. Travelling the lands and kingdoms of 13th century Europe, Paul must unveil the secret of three mysterious ancient artefacts and fight the demon armies attacking our world.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Read more for details on the Sylvan faction.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Down In Flames focuses on tactical fighter to fighter dogfight combat in World War II. The game is turn based, and the action is resolved through a unique 'action - reaction' game mechanic that allows players to experience the feel of real life aerial dogfighting with a fast paced, easy to learn system. Battlefront announced that Down in Flames is now shipping in Europe and in the USA. For all those who already pre-ordered the game, it should already be on its way!
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The story of GTA: Liberty City Stories takes place 3 years before the events of Grand Theft Auto 3 and we find that our main character Toni Cipriani has returned from laying low for the past 4 years after taking out a rival mob boss for the Leone crime family. Having welcomed him back with open arms, the Don Salvatore Leone is putting Toni to back work under the watchful eye of Vincenzo Cilli, one of his most trusted capo’s.