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'Sid Meier's Railroads!' - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 2:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sid Meier's Railroads! marks the return of the watershed title in simulation/strategy gaming that launched the popular “tycoon” genre, and inspired a new generation of games. This first patch adresses various AI issues, improves performance, multiplayer tweaks, and the usual bug and crash fixes.

Various Game Trailers #932

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 2:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Enemy Territory: Quake Wars - Trailer
  • Medieval II: Total War - Battle Tactics Trailer
  • Monster 4X4 World Circuit [Wii] - Trailer
  • Wehrwolf - Trailer (2)


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Eragon' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 1:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Eragon is an epic fantasy-adventure which centers on a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Based on the upcoming movie, Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he alone has the power to save -- or destroy -- an Empire.

'X3: Reunion' - v2.0.0.1 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EgoSoft has released the promised upgrade patch for its space-combat exploration game X³: REUNION. This update brings your retail game to v2.0.0.1, adding new features, including free expansions, while removing Starforce protection, enabling more players to access the game without the potential performance issues of the copy protection.

'Huxley' (X360/PC) - 4 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Huxley is a massively multiplayer online first person shooting game utilizing the Unreal 3 engine that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources.

'Full Auto 2: Battlelines' (PS3) Coming to the PSP - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA announced that Full Auto 2: Battlelines is being developed for the PSP. Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments.

'Gunship Apocalypse' - English Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 8:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gunship Apocalypse, developed by FAKT Software, is a sci-fi first-person spacecraft shooter. Replacing the earlier German demo, this English version features the same Canyon level with five missions.

'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' (Wii) - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 8:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A more grown-up Link returns in a new adventure, and an impressive new 3-D look. Solve challenging puzzles, explore vast lands and hunt for treasure. Immerse yourself in the deep storylines and rich graphics that the franchise is known for.

'Two Worlds' (X360/PC) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 7:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world. Zuxxez announced today that Two Worlds is getting pushed back until March 2007, for extra development time.

'Gothic III' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 7:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gothic 3 is the third part of the RPG legend presenting an intense, living world and a non-linear, varied gaming experience. This demo includes the beginning area of the game, including the towns of Ardea and Cape Dun and the Rebel outpost Reddock, with all available quests, weapons, spells and NPCs. There will be no time limits imposed on players.

'Silverfall' - 4 New Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 6:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silverfall is a fantasy-style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline, featuring large free-roaming environments, 4 customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single- and multiplayer (co-op and PvP), ragdoll effects, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders.

Friday, November 10, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 6:28 a.m. PST | 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:

'Rainbow Six Vegas' (ALL) - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six makes its next-generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned first-person shooter franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights.

'Eragon' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 5:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Eragon is an epic fantasy-adventure which centers on a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Based on the upcoming movie, Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he alone has the power to save -- or destroy -- an Empire.

'Loki' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 5:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

French developer Cyanide is already working on a new project, Loki, an action/RPG set in a universe inspired by mythology and ancient races such as the Greeks, Vikings, Aztecs and Egyptians.

Frozen Codebase Founded And Xbox 360 Approved

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 5:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Frozen Codebase announced it is now an approved developer for the X360. Led by President Ben Geisler, who worked on titles such as Quake 4, X-Men Legends and Soldier of Fortune 2, Frozen Codebase consists of veterans from Raven Software, Radical Entertainment, GarageGames and Astral Entertainment.

'TrackMania United' - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 5:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

TrackMania United is the complete TrackMania game, regrouping all the TrackMania games released until now and all their add-ons. The Stadium environment from TrackMania Nations will benefit from a new version with twice more blocks, while integrating a whole new set of functionalities both for online and solo play.

'Half-Life 2: Episode 2' Delayed Until Summer 2007

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 5:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In an interview with C&VG, Valve's Doug Lombardi confirmed that the next chapter in the episodic FPS series, Half-Life 2: Episode 2 is suffering a further delay and will not get released early 2007, but is now scheduled for release in summer 2007. Assumingly the pushing back has to do with extra time needed to polish the game, considering it comes with Portal and Team Fortress 2.

'Lost Planet' (X360) Multiplayer Demo Coming Nov. 23 - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 4:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom announced that the Lost Planet: Extreme Condition multiplayer demo is scheduled for release on November 23.

'Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 4:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened rises to the challenge of being entirely in 3D; while the creators have kept classic game mechanics, the game benefits from the freedom and the immersion brought by a superb animated and detailed real time 3D environment. This German demo allows you to check out an intro sequence and try out part of the game.

'Bullet Witch' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 4:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bullet Witch is an action adventure taking place in the exceedingly bleak near future of 2013. Civilization is on the brink of extinction after demons begin appearing on the earth, and the player wades into the fray as a witch named Alicia.

GBA Review - 'Teen Titans 2'

by Geson Hatchett on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 2:58 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

The Brotherhood is back and once again it's up to the Teen Titans to stop them from taking over Titan city. Play as Robin, Cyborg, Raven, Beast Boy and Starfire in this action-packed sequel to the popular Game Boy Advance game.

PS2 Review - 'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 2:40 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

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.

'Air Assault Task Force' Goes Gold - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 12:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

From the dawn of modern airmobile operations in Vietnam, to the bloody street fighting in Somalia, to battling the Taliban at the top of the world, Air Assault Task Force showcases forty plus years of airmobile operations around the globe.