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'Chameleon' - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 12:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Illusion Softworks, known for the Hidden & Dangerous, Mafia and Vietcong series, revealed Chameleon, already in the works since 2002, is a 3D action game using an updated Mafia/H&D2 engine, and playable from 1st and 3rd person perspective (thanks ABCgames). Read more to check out the screens ..

'Marine Park Empire' - Updated Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 12:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Control every aspect of your marine park, from caring, feeding and cleaning your animals to hiring and firing employees. Grant your visitors the thrill of a lifetime as you provide fun-filled attractions, rides and shows for them to whet their appetite while they explore your sea-life wonderland. This updated demo includes 6 tutorial games and 2 scenario games, and also contains the latest fixes addressed in the v1.2 retail patch.

No More Gaming Past BedTime In Malasyia

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 11:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Malaysian city of Subang Jaya is introducing a curfew for online gamers in a bid to stem a rise in the number of addicts. Authorities say that from next year they will close down net cafes which allow patrons to play games late at night. Politicians decided to take the action after being approached by a worried mother whose son had gone missing, but the teen was later found in a cyber cafe where he had been playing for 48 hours.

'Hearts of Iron 2' - v1.3 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Paradox has released a new patch for its strategy game Hearts of Iron II. This update brings your retail game to v1.3 and polishes multiplayer experience, improves AI for warfare, production and more, as well as adding additional events, new ministers and tech teams. Read more for download links ...

'Sword of the Stars' - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 11:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sword of the Stars is a breakthrough Space Strategy game that seeks to reinvigorate the sub-genre. Players will explore planets, manage their empire and research new technology. Sword of the Stars provides quick, intuitive play, state-of-the-art graphics and tactical combat that make the game instantly involving and rewardingly fun.

'Sonic Rush' (NDS) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 11:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The fastest hedgehog in the world is now pairing up with a mysterious character named Blaze the Cat. This dynamic duo heads out in search of the powerful and dangerous Sol Emeralds to ensure that they do not fall into the wrong hands. In their quest, Sonic and Blaze must battle all-new enemies, and as they do, ripple effects will change the events of their worlds’ inhabitants.

'Quake 4' (X360) Joins Launch Title Lineup

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Strogg are storming onto next-generation console hardware with id Software's QUAKE 4 for Xbox 360. The new addition to the renowned QUAKE franchise is set to ship out for Xbox 360 on Nov. 18 in the U.S, and additionally will be available at retail outlets day-and-date with Xbox 360 system launch in Europe.

'Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 9:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Strategy First and 1C Company announce that Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath has gone gold and will be released at the end of the month. An interesting mix of real-time and turn-based global strategy, CMC: The Aftermath thrusts players back into a world ravaged by military and political confrontation.

'Ridge Racer 6' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ridge Racer 6 on Xbox 360 comes packed with more than 130 cars and 30 circuits, the most courses in any of the series so far! For the first time ever, it will also feature online compatibility with Xbox Live offering endless hours of drifting excitement.

'Legion Arena' Rolls Into European Stores

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Legion Arena has shipped to stores and releases today! All you eager gamers in Western Europe can now buy the game. You can either order direct from the Slitherine Online Shop, or go to your local store and pick up a copy. The US will have to wait 11 more days, until the 22nd November, or if that seems like too long to wait, order from our shop and we'll ship it off to you now!