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Ubisoft announced Monster 4x4 World Circuit for the Xbox. Scheduled to ship in North America March 2005, Monster 4x4 World Circuit lets players control the world's most powerful trucks and go head-to-head in pulse-pounding off-road competitions all over the world.
'Rogue Trooper' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 19 New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2006 @ 8:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Rogue Trooper is a mix of intense 3rd person action and next generation stealth elements, with complex line-of-sight AI, multiple game paths, full tactical use of your bio-chip operated equipment and both single- and multiplayer online gameplay.
'Curious George' (GBA/NGC/PS2/Xbox) Goes Gold
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2006 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Namco Bandai Games today announced Curious George has gone gold. Curious George is about to embark on his biggest adventure ever, as the star of a new animated feature film and his long-awaited videogame debut.
'World Racing 2' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Demo #3 Available NOW
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2006 @ 8:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News
World Racing 2 will put the fun of driving at centre stage and offer optimized arcade racing characteristics, rich and varied range of mission modes, lively scenarios, enhanced tuning options and a great variety of cars. TDK has released a new World Racing 2 demo featuring the German Hockenheim track, with two modes and two cars (Roadster and Cup/R). Read more for download links ...
Xbox Review - 'The Chronicles of Narnia'
by Hugh McHarg on Jan. 9, 2006 @ 12:28 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews
In order to end Narnia's 100 year winter by the evil powers of the malevolent White Witch and free his people, the mighty lion Aslan invokes an ancient prophecy. It will become the destiny of four siblings from our world: Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie to work together and use their unique combat skills, weaponry and abilities to defeat the Witch and her armies to save Narnia.
Xbox 360 Review - 'FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup'
by Thomas Leaf on Jan. 8, 2006 @ 12:59 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews
FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup is a game that immerses players into the emotional intensity of the next-generation football. Utilizing the power of the Xbox 360, fans will be able to revel in the world's most sophisticated representation of football ever.
'MVP 06 NCAA Baseball' (PS2/Xbox) - 6 New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2006 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News
MVP 06 NCAA Baseball is being produced by Electronic Arts Canada in Vancouver, B.C., and will celebrate everything that makes NCAA baseball unique -- aluminum bats, intense action, and stadiums filled with school spirit and packed with passionate fans.
'World Racing 2' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Downloadable Content
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2006 @ 1:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Playlogic announced the launch a special microsite to support its racing game World Racing 2. In addition to visualizing and promoting the features of World Racing 2, the site also offers customers a variety of add-on downloads: additional cars, rims and vinyls that can be imported into the PC game.
PS2/Xbox/PC Review - 'Sniper Elite'
by Thomas Wilde on Jan. 7, 2006 @ 1:01 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews
Spring 1945: World War 2 is drawing to a close and the Russians and Germans are caught in a furious battle for a devastated Berlin. The cold war starts... As a sniper, recruited by the OSS (former CIA), it is the beginning of a lonely stealth mission in the Russian territory.
Play 'Halo 2' (Xbox) Against Rockband INXS
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2006 @ 12:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News
INXS band members will challenge lucky fans in the latest Xbox Live Game with Fame session. Fans that are interested in the chance to challenge INXS in Halo 2 on Tuesday, January 17, must fill out an entry form by 5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT on Monday, January 16 to enter to play the band. Selected fans will receive a confirmation email and friend request with the time of event and the band's gamertag.
'Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory' (Xbox/PC) Downloadable Content Available NOW
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 11:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Ubisoft has released new downloadable content for the Xbox and PC editions of its stealth action game Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. Two new coop maps available on Xbox Live (UN Headquarters and Nuclear Base), and one new versus map available on Xbox Live and PC (Polar Base). The Xbox Live coop maps were already available in the v1.05 patch for the PC. Read more for download links ...
'TimeShift' (Xbox/X360/PC) Beta Test Sign-ups
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News
TimeShift is an innovative FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes, is in development by Saber Interactive. TimeShift will leverage first-of-its-kind gameplay abilities and functionality, the latest graphics technology, and high production values to create a truly unique action game experience. Atari is now accepting sign-ups for the Timeshift multiplayer beta test, which commences during the last week of January 2006.
'MVP 06 NCAA Baseball' (PS2/Xbox) Developer Interview #2
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 12:16 a.m. PST | Filed under Interviews
MVP 06 NCAA Baseball is being produced by Electronic Arts Canada in Vancouver, B.C., and will celebrate everything that makes NCAA baseball unique -- aluminum bats, intense action, and stadiums filled with school spirit and packed with passionate fans. At bat today is a pre-canned interview with MVP 06 NCAA Baseball cover athlete David Maroul.
Vivendi Acquires 'DarkWatch' (PS2/Xbox) Developer High Moon Studios
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 3:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News
VU Games today announced that it has completed the purchase of independent developer, High Moon Studios. VU Games will retain High Moon's team of more than 100 development professionals, as well as rights to the studio's intellectual properties. High Moon recently released its first FPS title DarkWatch, published by Capcom.
Child Molestation Case Involving Xbox Live
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 1:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News
The Mercury Post is reporting that a 26-year-old man was arrested on charges he molested a 14-year-old boy he met through Xbox Live. After meeting online their conversations progressed to sending e-mails, and web cam videos, including obscene clips. The teenager then still passed on his telephone # and address and they met in a Santa Rosa park in November where the alleged physical abuse occurred.
'Commandos Strike Force' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 9 New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 12:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Commandos Strike Force takes you right into the heart of the action from a first person perspective. Take control of the three members of the 'Strike Force' unit, each with their own play style. However, it is up to you how you execute plans of attack by combining the Commandos' unique skills.
Xbox Review - 'Shrek SuperSlam'
by Chad on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 12:42 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews
Shrek SuperSlam pits the characters from the Shrek franchise against each other in the only game that combines the twisted humor and pop culture parodies of the Shrek universe with the fast-paced action of a melee fighting game.
HD DVD Drive for Xbox 360 Confirmed
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 9:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Highlighting key consumer products such as Xbox 360 and offering the first broad demonstration of the consumer features of Windows Vista, Microsoft's Bill Gates showed how the company is delivering on its vision for a digital lifestyle where devices, services and applications work together seamlessly
'Rogue Trooper' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 3 New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 9:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Rogue Trooper is a mix of intense 3rd person action and next generation stealth elements, with complex line-of-sight AI, multiple game paths, full tactical use of your bio-chip operated equipment and both single- and multiplayer online gameplay.
'Fight Night Round 3' (X360) Demo Available On Xbox Live Marketplace
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Gamers interested in trying out EA's upcoming next-gen boxing game Fight Night Round 3 should head on over to Xbox Live Marketplace where a demo is now available for download, allowing you to play as Bernard Hopkins or Roy Jones, Jr. for a partial match. Two new FNR3 trailers are also available for download. The demo existance was revealed earlier today when Xbox.com had a movie on its front page, with the ending announcing the demo would be "available today," which is indeed the case.
'MVP 06 NCAA Baseball' (PS2/Xbox) Goes Gold
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 3:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News
EA announced that MVP 06 NCAA Baseball has officially gone gold and will ship to retailers for PS2 and Xbox on Tuesday, January 17. MVP 06 NCAA Baseball will celebrate everything that makes NCAA baseball unique -- aluminum bats, intense action, and stadiums filled with school spirit and packed with passionate fans.
'FIFA Street 2' (NGC/PSP/PS2/Xbox/PC) - 33 New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 2:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 2 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel.
Xbox Review - 'Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes'
by Rhi "StormyDawn" Mitera on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 2:10 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews
Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes raises the intensity of the fast-paced action-strategy game with improved epic battles; new characters, environments, units; and new multiplayer options for waging war.
Xbox Review - 'Indigo Prophecy'
by Corey Owen on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews
In Indigo Prophecy, New York City is stunned by a series of mysterious murders, all following the same pattern: ordinary people are killing absolute strangers in public areas. Lucas Kane becomes another one of these murderers when he suddenly kills a stranger in a men’s bathroom. Hunted by police, Lucas must uncover the dark forces behind his crime before being incarcerated for life.
Xbox Preview - 'King of Fighters: Maximum Impact - Maniax'
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2005

Genre: Fighting
Publisher: SNK
Developer: Noise Factory
Release Date: June 7, 2005
SNK's popular 2D fighter series, King of Fighters, finally made the leap from quaint sprites to full polygonal glory in the form of King of Fighters: Maximum Impact for the PS2. Now, Xbox owners can see what they missed and enjoy a few new features, not the least of which is full Xbox Live support. Heck, SNK even added the word "Maniax" to the title, which makes the full name King of Fighters: Maximum Impact – Maniax. WorthPlaying spent some time with a preview
