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'SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate' - SDK v1.0 Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 7:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Entitled 'The Stetchkov Syndicate', the expansion pack brings a host of new levels, weapons and enhancements to the highly rated SWAT 4. Vivendi has released the SDK for the expansion pack allowing the mod community to make its own content.

'Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 32 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers builds upon the ground-breaking, genre-blending game play of the original, integrating an all new robust multiplayer system, player-controlled coalition forces, mechanized units and enhanced character abilities and advanced enemy A.I.

Nominees For 6th Annual 'Game Developer Choice Awards' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 3:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SCEA's God of War and Shadow of the Colossus lead the list of nominated games for the 6th annual Game Developers Choice Awards, receiving six and five nominations, respectively. Guitar Hero, Project Gotham Racing 3 and Psychonauts follow close behind with three nods.

'Birth of America' - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 2:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Birth of America you control one of the major contenders in French & Indian Wars, and the War of the American Independence, trying to achieve military and political victory. This mini patch fixes some NVidia crashes, tutorial bugs, as few scenarios fixes and other tweaks.

Play 'Tony Haw's American Wasteland' (Xbox) Against Rockband P.O.D.

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 2:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

P.O.D. band members will challenge lucky fans in the latest Xbox Live Game with Fame session. Fans that are interested in the chance to challenge P.O.D. in Tony Hawk's American Wasteland on Friday, March 3 must fill out an entry form by 6:00 p.m. ET on March 2 to enter to play the band.

Sony to Get Rid of Flailing Metreon Movie Complex

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 2:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The San Fransisco Chronicle reports that Sony is selling off its mall/movie complex Metreon in downtown SF. The 300,000-square-foot Metreon building is being acquired by Shopping mall developer the Westfield Group and real estate company Forest City Enterprises for an undisclosed sum, although industry analyst estimate it is worth around 70million dollar. The Metreon never really took off the way Sony wanted, and in light of reviewing its corporate strategy it decided to focus more on electronics, entertainment and games.

'Over the Hedge' (ALL) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 1:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Players assume the roles of RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle, Hammy the squirrel and Stella the skunk and turn a suburban neighborhood loaded with dangerous obstacles and traps into their personal playground.

'Mortal Kombat: Armageddon' (PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 1:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon will go back to its roots, unlike the RPGish MK: Shaolin Monks, and will feature the usual blood, gore and violence, a choice of 60 fighters, more than 20 fatality moves, Create a Kombatant mode to make your own character (like Soul Calibur 3), multiplayer and Konquest Mode.

Microsoft Reveals Windows Vista Versions

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 10:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft today announced the lineup for the Windows Vista operating system, scheduled for release later this year. Vista will bring clarity to accomplishing everyday tasks, instantly let you find what you want, enjoy the latest in entertainment, improved safety of personal information, stay connected at home or on the go, and help ensure PCs are up-to-date, more secure and running smoothly.

'Rig'n'Roll: Truck Tycoon' - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Rig'n'Roll: Truck Tycoon you are going to become a real transport tycoon creating a carrying empire of his or her own. Three-dimensional game maps with busy cities and communities, plains, hills, forests and lakes – everything that makes the game world really living – are at the player's service.