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Win A Limited Edition Xbox 360

by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 4:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Collect the ultimate in PGR kudos by winning a place in the virtual racing event of the year, the first ever PGR100, fuelled by Xbox Live. Events held throughout Europe in Feb/March will determine 100 gamers who have earned a place in the coveted PGR 100. Read more for details how to enter...

'Tactica Online' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tactica Online, developed by Imaginary Numbers, is a fast-moving turn-based strategy RPG set in the conspiracy and intrigue of Leonardo da Vinci's world.

'Odama' (NGC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 2:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mix all the intensity of classic pinball with the sights, sounds and savagery of war and what do you get? Odama – the first pinball game that throws you into the midst of mighty clashes between armies on boards laid out like chaotic battlefields

'Diablo 3' Already Four Years in Development?

by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 2:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to GaminSteve's website, an informed source over at Blizzard confirmed him that the company is indeed working on Diablo 3, and has been so for the past four years. Why then has it not been released yet? According to his source, the game just wasn't fun and was being reworked. This apparent failure was what instigated the Blizzard North closure mid 2005, and people were relocated to Blizzard's main office in Irvine so the higher ups could keep a closer eye on the project.

'Pokemon Trozei' (NDS) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 1:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lucy Fleetfoot is a secret agent for Secret Operations League ("SOL"), whose mission it is to rescue stolen Pokémon from an evil organization known as the "Phobos Battalion." In story mode, the player's goal is to stop the Phobos Battalion and to discover why it is stealing Pokémon.

'Metroid Prime Hunters' (NDS) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 12:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A mighty race, now extinct, has left behind relics of their once-powerful warrior culture. Now bounty hunters from across the galaxy are racing against each other to lay claim to these relics to harness their power for themselves.

'X-Men: The Official Game' (ALL) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2006 @ 11:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

X-Men: The Official Game is a tie in with the upcoming movie X-Men: The Last Stand, provising the backstory. The new X-Men game, written by screenwriter Zak Penn and comic book writer Chris Claremont, lets you play as either Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Iceman. More details should come soon with the official announcement...

'Super Princess Peach' (NDS) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2006 @ 4:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After Bowser gets hold of something called a magical Vibe Wand, he kidnaps Mario and Luigi and heads back to his castle on Vibe Island with an emotional troop of minions in tow. Intent on rescuing the Mario Bros., Peach gives chase, only to find herself affected by the emotional vibes given off by the island. Using these newfound vibes to channel special abilities, she sets off to rescue Mario and Luigi.

U2's Bono Coming After Take Two?

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2006 @ 3:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this week speculations about a possible Take 2 takeover started floating around. Today the NY Post is speculating that Bono's private-equity firm Elevation Partners might be in the running to maker a bid which could be worth more than $1 billion, including debt. Elevation is said to have teamed up with Pequot Capital, who already owns a large chunk of Take-Two's shares (thanks Gamecloud). Last year Elevation Partners purchased BioWare and Pandemic Studios, and merged them.

'Chibi-Robo' (NGC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2006 @ 3:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Chibi-Robo is a gift to a little girl whose father wants her to have the best birthday ever. Chibi-Robo isn't just a toy, though. He's a household helper whose sole task is to bring happiness to his family. Chibi is only 3 inches tall, but he's capable of some impressive feats.