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'Lemmings' (PSP) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 4:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lemmings for the PSP re-creates the timeless formula of the Lemmings franchise and delivers a unique blend of nostalgic puzzle gameplay for all ages. SCEA announced today that it will release the PSP version of Team 17's Lemmings on May 23, 2006.

GarageGames Showing Its Latest Torque Technology

by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Independent developer GarageGames is currently at the Game Developers Conference demonstrating new versions of its latest Torque technology, such as its Shader Engine, Game Builder and level Constructor.

'Heroes of Might and Magic V' - Developer Q&A

by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under Interviews

Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Ubisoft content director Erwan Le Breton tells us more about his involvement in the new game.

Acclaim Signs Multi-year Massive Ads Agreement

by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Acclaim and Massive Incorporated todah signed a multi-year partnership to bring multiple Acclaim titles into the Massive Network, starting with its free action-themed multiplayer online game BOTS.

'Sudden Strike III: Arms For Victory' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 8:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fireglow team is now developing a next generation game engine (codename: Sudden Strike Next7) and the first game based on this engine, which now is officially named 'Sudden Strike III: Arms For Victory'. Fireglow plans to develop several other games based on this engine in different setups related to war conflicts.

'Battlefield 2142' Revealed ?

by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 6:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Several weeks back, the first hints started dropping about a possible new Battlefield game through a leaked trailer and hints in various interviews. A thread on the official PCGamer forums seems to confirm this, as several people have received their May issue stating it has a Battlefield 2142 article, as well as a trailer on its cover-mounted cd, which can be also be viewed online. Battlefield 2142 is set in the future, the world is plagued by a second Ice Age, and wars have broken out over the remaining territories. Mech Warrior-meets-Battlefield 2 is the best way to describe it, and it is scheduled for "Fall 2006."

'Take Command: 2nd Manassas' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Take Command: 2nd Manassas explores the titular 1862 battle of the American Civil War, which proved to be the pivotal engagement of the Northern Virginia Campaign. Paradox has released a demo allowing you to try out two tutorials and one scenario.

Various Game Trailers #736

by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 5:32 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:

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion [X360/PC] - 1 Day Trailer
  • Splinter Cell Essentials [PSP] - Trailer
  • Heroes of Annihilated Empires - Trailer


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

'Tomb Raider: Legend' (ALL) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment.

Revolution Software and Sumo Digital Sign On For amBX Technology

by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 5:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Philips amBX announced that it has signed agreements with Revolution Software and Sumo Digital to use its new Ambient Intelligent technology. Philips' amBX will provide gamers with the ability to use light, colour, sound, heat and even airflow in the real world during gameplay.