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'Joint Task Force' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 4:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Joint Task Force is a story of modern war where players match superior tactics and military technology against dangerous unconventional forces around the globe. The game’s exacting attention to detail – from buildings that dynamically collapse to military vehicles modeled down to the last rivet – will create a new benchmark for modern-day RTS games.

Sony Rolls Out PSP v2.7 Firmware Update

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 4:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tomorrow Sony will roll out a new firmware update for the PSP, which will give user access various browser enhancements such as Flash compatibility, and the ability to save audio content from RSS channels to a Memory Stick. More importantly the new update will allow PSP user to freely download demos off the internet, previously only available at PlayStation Spots, starting with the debut of a LocoRoco demo. Needless to say the new firmware will also plug holes in its overall security.

'Yakuza' (PS2) - 37 New Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 4:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yakuza (known in Japan as Ryu Ga Gotoku) is a thrilling, PS2 exclusive, action-adventure game created by producer Toshihiro Nagoshi and award-winning novelist Seishu Hase, taking players deep into the world of Japan's infamous underground organization.

'Prey' (X360/PC) Demo Coming Before Official Launch

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prey is serious, dark story, based on authentic Cherokee mythology. Themes of sacrifice, love and responsibility are explored and the story dives into emotional territory not yet explored by similar games. 3D Realms' head honcho Scott Miller has confirmed a Prey demo will be released before the game is released in stores, but no details to its contents were revealed.

Viacom Acquires Xfire

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Viacom today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire online gaming community Xfire, Inc. for $102 million in cash.

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' Player Classes Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in the ultimate online strategic shooter. Activision today revealed the available player classes for the GDF and Strogg.

'Perfect Dark: Zero' (X360) Gets Demo, Update & Downloadable Content

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the year 2020, years before the original Perfect Dark, Perfect Dark: Zero reveals the origins of Joanna Dark, one of the most lethal special agents. Microsoft and Rare today announced that a free demo will be available via Xbox Live allowing you to play the Outpost in solo mode, split screen co-op, or Xbox Live. There will also be a free update with eight new bot personalities, and a premium (paying) package with 4 new multiplayer maps.

'X-Men: The Official Game' (ALL) - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

X-Men: The Official Game ties in with the upcoming movie X-Men: The Last Stand and provides the backstory. The new X-Men game, written by screenwriter Zak Penn and comic book writer Chris Claremont, lets you play as either Wolverine, Nightcrawler, or Iceman.

'Maelstrom' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 12:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Maelstrom is a groundbreaking strategy action epic which takes place on a devastated future Earth. In the wake of an apocalyptic ecological disaster, the planet is threatened by an alien invasion, thus becoming the battleground as a divided human race fights for survival.

NCSoft's E3 2006 Lineup Reveals New Titles

by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCsoft celebrates its fifth year at E3 with demonstrations of its most diverse offering of MMO game titles and multiplayer products at this year’s show. From the creative minds at NCsoft's Seoul development studios, Aion promises to amaze with its stunning visuals and gameplay that offers unprecedented freedom of movement to player characters.