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Ubisoft's Q1 2006 Release Schedule Reveals New Titles

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 8:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft has released its Q1 2006 financial results, which reports an overall increase of 20%. More importantly, the January-March 2006 release schedule was included, which sheds light on quite a few new titles. For starters, Brothers in Arms is coming to the PSP, Blazing Angels gets an X360 edition, 187: Ride or Die is getting a PSP version under the name of Street Riders, Splinter Cell Essentials has been confirmed, and it seems that Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter is no longer coming to the Gamecube. Read more for the full list.

'Keepsake' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 7:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Keepsake will immerse you into a journey beyond compare. Assisted by a dragon afraid of heights, Lydia takes on to explore the Dragonvale Academy's empty structures in search for her best friend Celeste. Frogster has released a German demo for Wicked Studios' adventure game allowing you to check out an intro movie and an early part of the game/tutorial.

'Project Zero 3: The Tormented' (PS2) Coming To Europe

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 7:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Take-Two Europe announced today that it has signed a publishing agreement with Tecmo for its PS2 exclusive Project Zero 3: The Tormented, scheduled for Feb. 24th 2006.

'Tortuga: Pirate's Revenge' Now Known As 'Tortuga: Two Treasures'

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 7:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ascaron announced todya that its latest title in the Tortuga franchise has been renamed from Pirate's Revenge to Tortuga: Two Thrones. Ascaron has added additional storywriters to the team, and as a result the game expanded beyond its original boundaries, and so a name change was in order.

NovaLogic Fined For Using Unlicensed Software

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 6:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The VenturaCountyStar is reporting that per day the Business Software Alliance (BSA) investigates about 700 companies suspected of using unlicensed software. Wednesday the BSA announced it had fined five L.A.-area businesses more than $500,000 for using software for which they did not have licenses, one of those businesses was Delta Force developer NovaLogic Inc (thanks Team AWG).

Sony Claims PS3 Still On Track For Spring 2006 Launch

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 1:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Despite rampant rumors of delay, Sony said on Thursday that it remained on track to roll out its new PlayStation 3 by spring 2006. The timing is of particular importance, as the PS3 will include Sony's new Blu-ray next-generation DVD technology. Having the console ready simultaneously as the Blu-ray would mean a great advantage, as it provides them with an instant user base.

'The Outfit' (X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2005 @ 1:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ and Relic Entertainment take explosive World War II combat to the next generation in an all new 3rd Person Action Game. Combining intense squad-based combat and easy to use strategic gameplay elements, The Outfit takes players behind enemy lines, battling the Nazi War Machine through a variety of combat missions.

Every 13 Seconds Somebody Sells An Xbox 360 on EBay

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2005 @ 10:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

As the Xbox 360 continues to sell out of stores across the nation, buyers are turning to eBay in an effort to get their hands on the latest craze. In fact, the first week after its launch (Nov 22nd - 28th) Xboxs were selling at an unbelievable rate of 1 every 13 seconds during peak times. Based on Terapeak analysis of eBay data, over $23 million worth of Microsoft Xbox 360s were sold in the first week.

'The Sims 2: Open For Business' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2005 @ 7:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Sims 2: Open for Business, the new addon will revolve around setting up businesses and making money. Construction company, restaurant, nightclub, or simply decide to work from home, it will all be possible. You will need to strategically place employees, or fire useless workers, in order to keep your customers happy.

'Hard Truck: Apocalypse' - 8 Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2005 @ 5:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

This third person action/RPG is set in the post-apocalyptic environment full of menacing mysteries and unfriendly inhabitants. Explore the new world using your heavy truck. The truck is your ultimate shelter, armor and a mean to earn your living. The upgrades of your heavy truck will pave the road to your victories in truck battles.