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'Mad Tracks' (PS2/Xbox/X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 2:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Playing with pull back friction vehicles, ‘Mad Tracks’ players will battle in numerous challenges like races (Weakest link, red light, Roller Coaster...) or mini games (Snooker, table soccer, long jump, crocket, bowling, Darts...). More than 45 challenges in 10 original environments await, each victory unlocks new cars, new tracks or spare parts to improve performances of 16 cool vehicles.

Playstation 3 Due This Year, Including Online Service?

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 2:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Could the Playstation 3 be coming as early as September 2006? According to Next Generation Sony's next-gen console will launch barely a few days apart in Japan and North America, and, as expected, Europe will have to wait. Not only that, but Next-Gen claims that Sony will unveil its unified online multiplayer service, larely based on Xbox Live, in the next few weeks, which is currently called PlayStation HUB. The service would be subscription-based and support voice, chat, downloadable content, as well as PSP multiplayer.

World Cyber Games Announces Official 2006 Competition Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 1:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The World Cyber Games Committee today announced the eight titles (6 PC and 2 console) that will serve as official games for the 2006 World Cyber Games, and will serve as the official events at the 2006 Grand Final in Monza, Italy this October.

'Go! Sudoku' (PSP) Coming To North America - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft today announced Go! Sudoku for the PSP, an addictive puzzle game and interactive experience that requires gamers to place numbers inside a grid so that every column, every row and every box contains the number one to nine only once.

'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 11:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.

'Take Command: 2nd Manassas' - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 10:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Developed by MadMinute Games, 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.

'War on Terror' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 10:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

War on Terror is a modern combat RTS game, set against the background of today's greatest threat to world peace – terrorism! Forces clash in believable scenarios, set within real locations across the globe. This demo features one mission "Point Hope," from the World Forces campaign. Contact with the Point Hope base has been lost and you are sent in to check things out.

'Midway Arcade Treasures: Deluxe Edition' Retros Its Way To Stores

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 10:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Midway today announced the release of Midway Arcade Treasures: Deluxe Edition, a compilation of 29 classic Midway arcade favorites, shipping to retailers nationwide.

'Battle of Europe: Royal Air Force' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Battle of Europe offers fast, arcade style gameplay with a historical theme. Players will control the best combat aircraft of the era and even some "top secret" ones! This fast paced title lets players engage their enemies over some of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe.

'The Chronicles of Spellborn' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Spellborn is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Khaeon Games, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, Spellborn uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine. The closed beta test is currently underway, more people will be allowed to join in the coming months.