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'Jutland' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Jutland is Storm Eagle Studios 2nd installment utilizing its Distant Guns 3D Combat Engine! Set in the treacherous waters of the 1916 North Sea, Jutland delivers the most detailed World War One naval experience ever released for PC wargaming!

'NBA Live 08' (ALL) Update Will Add Online Team Play

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced that NBA LIVE 08 will feature Online Team Play when a free download becomes available in late November, so that all 10 players on the floor can be controlled by a human, which will remove the use of AI altogether.

Various Game Trailers #1187

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:53 p.m. PDT | 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:

  • Beowulf [ALL] - Authenticity Trailer
  • Conan [PS3/X360] - Trailer [JAP]
  • Orcs & Elves [NDS] - Trailer
  • Panzer Tactics DS [NDS] - The Units Trailer
  • The Simpsons Game [ALL] - Chocoland Trailer
  • Dark Sector [PS3/X360] - Trailer #9
  • Sonic Rivals 2 [PSP] - Rings Battle Mode Trailer


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

'Advance Wars: Days of Ruin' (NDS) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Advance Wars is a turn-based strategy game, sequel to 2005's original debut title on the NDS. Lead your new Commanding Officers to fend off latest invasion, as massive battles sweep across both of the DS screens.

Nintendo's Holiday 2007-2008 Wii/NDS Lineup

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo revealed its holiday lineup of titles, with no less than 218 titles for Wii and NDS, ranging from Super Mario Galaxy (Wii), Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day (NDS), to Manhunt 2 (Wii) and the previously unannounced Assassin's Creed (NDS).

'Barbie as The Island Princess' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Barbie as The Island Princess you play as Rosella, a shipwrecked princess, who is raised by a ‘family’ of animal friends and rescued by the adventurous Prince Antonio from her tropical island. Through a series of mini-games joined by music & characters from the movie, you will venture from Rosella’s island home to Prince Antonio’s coastal castle to win the heart of the Prince!

PlayStation Store Updated 'Everyday Shooter' and Several Demos

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA has rolled out the weekly PlayStation Store update, and added several playable demos for upcoming PS3 titles, such as Ratchet and Clank Future: ToD, NHL 2K8, and Conan. In addition to the full version of its latest shooter game Everyday Shooter ($9.99 US), there are also plenty of game and movie trailers, as well as a few wallpapers if that's your bag.

'Space Empires V' - v1.58 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects.

'Disaster: Day of Crisis' (Wii) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Survive nature's most devastating catastrophes in Disaster: Day of Crisis, a panic inducing survival game for Wii developer by Monolith Software, which was recently acquired by Nintendo.

EA Acquires BioWare and Pandemic Studios

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 2:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Electronic Arts announced an agreement with Elevation Partners to acquire VG Holding Corp., the owner of both BioWare Corp. and Pandemic Studios, giving EA a strong competitive position in the action, adventure and role-playing game genres.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. As announced, Activision has released a single-player demo featuring the Bog Rescue level.

'Speedball 2' - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 11:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Speedball 2 transforms the futuristic game setting with the help of state-of-the-art technology into a high-speed online sports spectacle. Offering international leagues, a large-scale ranking system and a virtual marketplace, Speedball 2 pulls all the registers of modern multiplayer gaming action.

3G Studios' President Gets Axed

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

3G Studios, Inc announced today that Drew Markham is no longer President of the Company’s Tahoe studio, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is located.

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) Gets Delayed Until Early 2008

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles featuring all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake. At a media press briefing Nintendo senior vice president George Harrison confirmed SSBB is getting delayed.

'Runaway 2: the Dream of the Turtle' (NDS) - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally developer by Italian outfit Pendulo Studios, Runaway 2: the Dream of the Turtle is an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look, and is currently being ported to NDS by Cyanide Studios, known for Cycling Manager and Loki.

'Virtua Fighter 5' (X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.

'NFL Tour' (ALL) Cover Athlete Signed - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA's NFL Tour is a new NFL licensed video game where gamers will be able to embark on a fictional NFL road show. With real NFL players as teammates, players will travel across the country to play against each of the NFL teams in newly designed stadiums. As players defeat each of the NFL squads, they come one step closer to winning a NFL contract.

'TimeShift' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes. The game will leverage the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. Sierra has released a playable PC demo, allowing you to check out the totally revamped game.

'Painkiller: Overdose' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

What started out as a mod, Painkiller: Overdose will offer the gamer a completely new single player experience, including new levels, new weapons and new end bosses!

Ignition Brings Marvelous' Arcade Classics to North America

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ignition Entertainment has entered into a long-term partnership with Japanese publisher Marvelous Entertainment to bring many of its cult classic arcade games to North America, such as Bubble Bobble Double Shot (NDS), New Zealand Story Revolution (NDS), and and Rainbow Island Evolution (PSP)

'Eve Online' Gets Next-Gen Graphics Engine

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CCP announced the upcoming Trinity expansion for its MMO EVE Online, which not only features a next-generation graphics engine, but will also include a myriad of content additions. As always, the next EVE Online expansion will be free to all subscribers.

Ubisoft No Longer Interested in Acquiring SCi/Eidos

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last month, speculation ran wild when Eidos' parent company SCi revealed that it was in early stages of talks with several interested parties to take over the UK publisher/developer. One of the possible but unconfirmed buyers was said to be Ubisoft, but today, a spokesperson stated that it "has no intention of making an offer for SCI-Eidos."

'Empire Earth III' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire Earth III allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control, offering continuous free-form gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next.

'Avencast: Rise of the Mage' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ClockStone Software's action RPG, Avencast: Rise of the Mage, mixes the dynamics of an action game with strong adventure elements creating an enthralling and unique gaming experience. This demo includes a tutorial and part of the game.

'Battalion Wars 2' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Drive tanks, command ships, pilot planes and direct your troops into the heart of the action in the return of the popular tactical action game for Wii.

'Handball Manager 2008' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Handball Manager 2008 is fully licensed by the German handball federation, and also includes 12 complete European leagues. Compose your team, train and motivate your players, devise strategies, negotiate contracts, deal with sponsors, and win games. If all goes well you might get to coach the national team, go to the World Championships, or even the Olympics.

'Dynasty Warriors 6' (PS3/X360) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 3:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors 6 will deliver the massive scale and realistic atmosphere that players have come to expect from the series, but will redefine the Tactical Action experience, with completely re-imagined character designs and weapons, yet maintaining familiar characterizations that are accurate to culturally depictions.

'The Witcher' Gets Limited Edition

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.

'Tabula Rasa' Control Points - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A heroic task awaits you. Just beyond your galaxy, an ancient malevolence has embarked upon a covetous rampage. This demonic juggernaut seeks nothing less than the total enslavement of every world it encounters. Your world could be next.

'Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games' (Wii) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games players will compete in events (100m track, table tennis, swimming etc.) that take place in venues based on the official Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, against a supporting cast of characters from the worlds of both Mario and Sonic, including Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more.

'Mario Kart Wii' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At its Fall 2007 conference in Japan, Nintendo not only announced that Mario Kart Wii will be, freely, bundled with the Wii Wheel, but also that for the first time in the franchise, there will be motorbikes included. Currently only scheduled for launch in Japan spring 2008...

X360 Review - 'Stuntman: Ignition'

by Chris Lawton on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 1:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Stuntman: Ignition challenges players to drive for perfection, dropping them into the adrenaline-fueled role of a Hollywood stuntman, vying to create the most insane high-flying jumps, mind-blowing corkscrews and metal-twisting crashes ever filmed.

'Super Mario Galaxy' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Become Mario as he traverses a galaxy of gravities, traveling in and out of gravitational fields by blasting from planet to planet. Players experience dizzying perspective shifts as they run upside down through wild alien worlds that need to be seen to be believed.

'AGON: The Lost Sword of Toledo' Goes Gold - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

AGON: The Lost Sword of Toledo has become gold, and will hit the shelves soon in Europe, the US and Russia. The game features Professor Samuel Hunt as its protagonist, who travels to the famous Spanish city as a next step in his journey in pursuit of the mysterious lost board games.

'HistWar: Les Grognards' Looking for Beta Testers - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Histwar: Les Grognards! is a revolutionary Napoleonic strategic and tactical war game that thrusts you into the thrilling and challenging role of the Commander In Chief of one of the many powerful Napoleonic armies between the years 1805 -1814 including the mighty French, Austrian and Russians.

'Maximum-Football 2' - v2.18 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Maximum-Football 2.0 allows players to experience the thrill of managing a team in any league from pee-wee to all-pro. This v2.18 adds functionality to depth charts to make sorting and filtering information easier, a more intelligent hurry up offense process, and plenty of other improvements.