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European Union Drops $357 Million Fine on Microsoft

by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In 2004, the EU ordered Microsoft to share program code with rivals as part of a ruling in its antitrust lawsuit. Now the EU believes Microsoft did not fully comply and imposed a $357 million fine, and threatened new penalties of $3.82 million a day beginning July 31. Microsoft of course immediately said it would appeal the fine in court, saying the unprecedented fine is not justified. EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes says after two years, she feels Microsoft has still not put an end to its illegal conduct, justifying the penalty payments.

'Scarface: The World is Yours' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scarface is a third person action shooter now coming for the first time to game consoles & PC worldwide. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film.

'Pro Cycling Manager 2006' - v1.0.0.2 Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cyanide has released the first patch for its cycling title Pro Cycling Manager 2006. This v1.0.0.2 beta patch adds a db editor, fixes a few race & career mode issues, various other tweaks and optimizes multiplayer.

'America's Army: Overmatch' Adds Co-op

by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

When Overmatch, currently in late beta, is released later this summer, it will debut several new features. America's Army has been focused on objective-based, multiplayer gameplay, but with Overmatch two new missions will be added that will pit Rangers and Special Forces against an overwhelming force of Enemy AI Soldiers and Vehicles. Read more for details ...

'Real World Golf 2007' (PS2/PC) - 37 New Screens

by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Using the revolutionary Gametrak system that allows players to track their swing in real-time. Real World Golf 2007 features a brand new in-game engine built from the ground up and a host of new courses and features to further enhance the virtual golfing experience.

'Belief & Betrayal' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Belief & Betrayal is an adventure game putting the players into the role of the journalist Jonathan Danter, who - after the mysterious death of his uncle - gets involved in a dangerous church conspiracy, which has its roots through the centuries in the time when Judas got 30 silver coins for his betrayal of Jesus Christ.

Load Inc. Signs 'Mad Tracks' Digital Delivery Agreement

by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Load Inc. has signed a worldwide agreement with American e-solution leader Element 5 allowing it to strengthen its global policy, and bring Mad Tracks closer to the final user.

'Pro Stroke Golf: World Tour 2007' (PSP/PS2/Xbox/PC) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pro Stroke Golf is destined to capture the player's imagination by fusing the features of real-world golf, high-end graphics, accurate animation and a unique control system.

'Strike Fighters: Project 1' & 'Gold' - v07.10.06 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Third Wire Productions has released a new patch for its combat flight sim Strike Fighters: Project 1, as well as the Gold Edition. This v07.10.06 patch includes all previous service packs and many new and exciting features, fixes, and improvements.

'Wings Over Vietnam' - v07.10.06 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 12, 2006 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Third Wire Productions has released a new patch for its flight sim Wings Over Vietnam. This v07.10.06 patch includes many new and exciting features, fixes, and improvements.