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'Paraworld' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 8:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Paraworld combes for the first time ever a setting never seen before with personalized unit management, it brings new life to the real-time strategy genre. Modern elements blend with primeval conditions in a long forgotten, incredibly beautiful prehistoric world. Creatures long extinct come once more to life, a constant danger to anyone living in the area.

'Star Wars Battlefront II' - v1.1 CD Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 5:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

LucasArts has released the first patch for Pandemic Studios' Star Wars Battlefront II. This update brings your retail game to v1.1 and adds new map support, improves multiplayer, adds balance tweaks and various graphical issues. This version of the patch is only valid if your game installed off CD, not DVD.

'The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion' (X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 5:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin.

'World Series of Video Games' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 5:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Games Media Properties announced the first-ever World Series of Video Games, set to kick off in June 2006 in Louisville, Kentucky with four subsequent circuit events taking place throughout the year and culminating in a final event in December 2006. Grand prize is $1 Million in cash prizing, and the event will combine PC and Xbox games under standardized rules and procedures across a circuit of multiple tournaments.

'Baten Kaitos II' (NGC) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 5:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Baten Kaitos II takes place 20 years after the original with 2 new continents to explore, in addition to locations from the original. You play as Sagi, Milly or Giro on your quest to find the source of a series of unnatural phenomena.

Sony Executive to Discuss PlayStation 3 in GDC 2006 Keynote

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 2:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The keynote, titled "PlayStation 3: Beyond the Box," will demonstrate the creative and technical opportunities that will be made available via next-generation consoles. More specifically, Harrison will outline SCE's current plans for the PlayStation 3 and how certain development strategies will help increase consumer interest.

'Darkstar One' - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

DarkStar One delivers fast-paced action within a vast and authentic universe, spectacular graphics, freedom of choice, a gripping story and the power to save the federal galaxy from its nemesis!

Valve and IGA Settle In-Game Advertisement Dispute

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 2:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Valve and in-game advertising firm IGA Worldwide Inc. today announced an amicable resolution of differences regarding in-game advertising in Counter-Strike. This amicable resolution also absolves IGA's advertisers and IGA's advertising agencies from any liability.

'Star Wars: Empire at War' Now In Stores

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 12:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

LucasArts announced today the release of the highly anticipated Star Wars: Empire at War, giving you the power to command an entire war for the Star Wars galaxy at your fingertips, with battles focused on action-packed combat rather than tedious resource gathering.

'FlatOut 2' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Game Details & Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2006 @ 12:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The sequel to the destruction racer is set to accelerate its way onto the PS2, Xbox, and PC in the nitrous charged form of FlatOut 2 this June, courtesy of Bugbear Entertainment and Empire Interactive, while Vivendi Universal Games will distribute the title in the U.S.