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'Operation Flashpoint: Elite' (Xbox) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2005 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint: Elite retains all the depth and immense content of the original and takes you right into the heart of a gripping Cold War conflict between NATO coalition forces and a renegade Soviet Red army faction. The game's intense campaigns and solo missions deliver deeply believable military situations and gives you complete freedom to handle any flashpoint on your own initiative.

Federal Campus Piracy Probe Requested

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2005 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Although campus officials claim headway against illegal file-sharing, two congressmen will soon request a federal study of precisely what universities are doing to combat peer-to-peer piracy by students.

'Battlefield 2: Special Forces' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2005 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield 2: Special Forces brings the intensity and excitement of its predecessors into the realm of covert ops with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems available to man.

Gearbox Licenses 'Unreal Engine 3' For PC & Next-Gen Titles

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 9:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gearbox Software and Epic Games announced today that they have entered into an a long-term agreement that will see Epic's Unreal Engine 3 technology be the exclusive technology Gearbox uses for next-gen console and PC games for Gearbox-owned intellectual properties, such as Brothers in Arms 3, and a yet unannounced new project.

'Need for Speed Most Wanted Black Edition' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 7:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In celebration of Need of Speed's 10th year anniversary, EA announced today that it will be shipping a Need for Speed Most Wanted collector’s edition in November for PS2, Xbox and PC, in conjunction with the launch of the game for all platforms. Need for Speed Most Wanted Black Edition, will feature exclusive cars, races and specially-tuned rides, as well as a bonus DVD with behind the scenes footage of model/actress, Josie Maran, concept art, exclusive videos and much more. It was also confirmed that the Xbox 360 version of the game will ship as a launch title.

'Wild Arms 4' (PS2) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wild Arms 4 is a role-playing game featuring a new cast of characters, an original storyline, and a new strategic battle system, it appeals to new players of the series while fans will instantly recognize the mainstays of the Wild Arms world of Filgaia. Wild Arms 4 follows the journey of four teenagers as they reshape the future of Filgaia.

'EVE Online' User Base Keeps Expanding

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Independent developer and publisher CCP Games announced today that since the launch of 'EVE Online: Cold War Edition' the game has surpassed the 15,000 peak concurrent user record and smashed through the 70,000 active subscriber mark. This is a remarkable milestone for EVE Online considering the industry-wide decrease in MMOG subscriber numbers due to the impact of big-name entries into the genre.

'EyeToy 3' (PS2) - 37 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 5:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EyeToy 3's content has been carefully crafted to include a huge range of activities across multiple genres including sports, action and music, as well as a collection of whacky multiplayer party games that'll get the whole family playing together at the same time! Below is a small sample of what's in store:

'Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Total Overdose is an over-the-top, adrenalin-fuelled, free-style action, 3rd person cinematic adventure with a strong whiff of tequila. Eidos announced today that Total Overdose has gone gold and will be available in North America starting September 28th, 2005 on PS2, Xbox, and PC.

'Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 2:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari Europe has released a demo for Etranges Libellules' action/platformer Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum, an explosive video game crammed with surprising encounters that parody the greatest icons of the video game world and is awash with wry references to many of the great moments that have marked over 25 years of video game history. This demo features an intro sequence and 2 levels. Read more for download links ...