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Various Game Trailers #801

by Rainier on June 6, 2006 @ 10:06 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:

  • Halo 3 [X360] - Making of E3 Trailer Documentary
  • Titan Quest - Intro Trailer
  • NFL Head Coach - Adjustment Trailer
  • Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War - Trailer #12
  • Battlefield 2: Armored Fury - Trailer #2
  • Dead Reefs - Trailer


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

'Bomberman Act: Zero' (X360) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on June 6, 2006 @ 10:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally released back in the '80s, Hudson Soft's Bomberman has been a classic ever since, with only minor changes made to the formula in subsequent iterations. Now Hudson is going to throw it all overboard and breathe new life into the franchise by bringing it to the X360, with multiplayer support and even a first-person view mode.

Entertainment Software Association Sues the State of Minnesota

by Rainier on June 6, 2006 @ 5:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The ESA announced that it has filed suit today in Minnesota Federal District Court, asking that the State's new video game law be overturned. Similar laws have been struck down by six courts in five years, including the Eighth Circuit which governs Minnesota, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars in legal fees.

'Mario Hoops 3-on-3' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on June 6, 2006 @ 5:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Get that magic touch. There are plenty of basketball games out there, but none with the hands-on control of Mario Hoops 3-on-3. Players use the touch screen to get their game on as they execute tricky dribbles, special passes and sweet shots – all with strokes and taps of the stylus.

'Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on June 6, 2006 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express is a high-quality adventure game that appeals to both adventure fans and casual buyers alike. Adventure fans will appreciate the unique adaptation of the novel into a thrilling and suspenseful video game and casual buyers will recognize the Agatha Christie brand as a brand that they can trust.

Microsoft Appoints New Marketing VP

by Rainier on June 6, 2006 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft today announced the appointment of Jeff Bell as the new corporate VP of Global Marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business, reporting directly to Peter Moore, corporate VP for the overall Interactive Entertainment Business, effective June 12, 2006.

Tuesday June 6, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on June 6, 2006 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | 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:

'Naruto: Ultimate Ninja' (PS2) Goes Gold

by Rainier on June 6, 2006 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai Games America announced today that Naruto: Ultimate Ninja has gone gold, placing players in the vivid and vibrant world of Naruto Uzumaki. Channel chakra to unleash powerful techniques and special ninjutsu during battles.

Destineer Signs 'Fullmetal Alchemist' License

by Rainier on June 6, 2006 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FUNimation Entertainment, and Destineer Publishing announced today a licensing arrangement that will bring a new line of video games to North America based on the popular anime title Fullmetal Alchemist.

'Viva Pinata' (X360) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on June 6, 2006 @ 11:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Viva Piñata, a high-energy, mass-appeal entertainment property created by Rare Ltd. that brings a vibrant world of living piñata animals to video games, television and beyond. The Viva Piñata universe showcases an engaging cast of colorful, wild-roaming piñata animals that entertain and challenge imaginations.