2006 July

Netamin Communication Corp. today announced that its Ultimate Baseball Online 2006 Summer Classic will begin Aug. 7. This double-elimination tournament, which will continue through Aug. 15, will be open to 16 six-man teams. Five players from each team will take the virtual field at once, with the sixth player available for substitutions-a brand-new Ultimate Baseball […]

Vivendi Games’ (”VG”) Sierra Entertainment is creating Scarface: Money. Power. Respect., a unique game designed specifically for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system that combines turn-based strategy gameplay with real-time combat. Licensed by Universal Studios Consumer Products Group and developed by FarSight Studios, Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. will allow gamers to relive Tony Montana’s epic rise to […]

Paradise is in turmoil, and a corrupt government stockpiling weapons of mass destruction could mean the end of world peace. The time has come for revolution, though the task at hand is not for the feint of heart. Enter Rico Rodriguez, Latin field operative and specialist in regime change, who cannot only single-handedly ignite revolution […]

In response to the announcements that both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 will utilise High Definition formats for next generation game development; It has been confirmed that Xploder will launch the HDTV Game Player to allow millions of Playstation 2 owners to upgrade their PS2 consoles, so that they can experience their favourite PS2 […]

We thought we’d share a little brain-twister of a game with you today. It involves highly advanced intelligence and strategy to play. We know this because a certain precocious six-year-old young lady (granddaughter) keeps kicking our butt at it.
If you want to test yourself, check out Rock Diamonds. It is a deceptively simple game of […]

Puzzle people tend to think of themselves as being just a little smarter then your average Joe or Jane. If you know who Will Shortz is and don’t have a clue who Gordon Freeman is, (Hint: Half-Life) chances are that you’re a puzzle person. And if you’re a puzzle person, today’s game should keep you […]

This week we peel back the covers on one of the most distinguished lines of cars ever produced: the Alfa Romeo.
There are only a few car brands and logos in the world that invoke the emotion and recognition that Alfa Romeo does. Its history dates back almost a century to 1910 and is littered with […]

Machinima, the making of short movies using video games, will be taking centre stage at the fourth Edinburgh Interactive Entertainment Festival (EIEF06) in August with three of the movement’s biggest names.
‘Machinima - the triumph of hybrid authorship’ will be an exploration of the new amateur art form that is taking the media world by storm […]

Enlightened Age Entertainment Inc. announced today two new promotions for its award winning Origins Game of the Year, Fall of Rome. Beginning now, new customers will be awarded a free game after they establish their account - a $24 value. Additionally, a player who refers a new customer will be awarded a free game in […]

Save the planet from a genetic nightmare! Cut your way through many interesting locations filled with mutants in this 3rd person 3D-shooter.
Choose from three different gameplay modes to discover the source of the evil raging all over the planet! Fight dreadful creatures with your arsenal of weaponry, everything from shotguns to sonic cannons! Combine […]

Developer Ageod and Publisher Strategy First Inc. are pleased to announce that Birth of America has gone gold. This is the first game distributed by Ageod, an original creation of Philippe Thibaut and his development company SEP BOA. Birth of America is due to hit stores in North America August 28th, 2006.
“We are very confident […]

FUN Technologies Inc., one of the world’s leading online casual gaming providers, today announced it has signed a North American licensing deal with the Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc., to develop SCRABBLE Cubes, a 3-D word game based on the classic crossword game. Players will be able to […]

Welcome to the Corleone family. After a life of small-time jobs and petty theft you’ve been accepted into America’s most famous criminal organization. Now it’s up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even run everything […]

Lunabean’s New Super Mario Bros. Unofficial Walkthrough and Strategy Guide is a comprehensive companion to this amazing side scrolling adventure.
From alternate routes to bosses to 1-up techniques, this guide has it all! Includes maps of every world, complete boss strategies, alternate routes, secrets, 1-Up techniques, explanation of minigames, and so much more!

To surfers there are two magic words: surf’s up! For those of us stuck in the northern hemisphere in January (when this review was written), our dreams are all about shredding Bondi or the North Shore. If it’s just plain too cold where you are to get your fins wet, we have a game to […]

Cryptic Studios, Inc., an independent developer of massively multiplayer online games for the PC and next generation consoles, announced today that the company is actively searching for new talent to join its development team.
“We’re looking for the best, whether you are a proven industry veteran or a new college grad who wants to break into […]

In the era known as the Maelstrom, the Remnants are the only group that stands in the way of total corporate domination. They are a patchwork menagerie of former military personnel, police officers and average people who are in search of a fresh start. Led by former US Naval officer James Buchanan, the Remnants have […]

CDV Software Entertainment USA is proud to announce that North American retail version of DarkStar One, the epic space adventure title developed by Ascaron, has gone gold today. DarkStar One puts players in the spacesuit of a young hotshot pilot as he struggles to understand the mystery surrounding the death of his father, while also […]

Guitar Hero publisher RedOctane has joined forces with Kerrang! magazine in a bid to find the nation’s favourite guitar hero ever.
The game has been making wannabe rock stars’ dreams come true since its release - but which guitarists do its players and Kerrang! readers admire the most? Whose poses are they pulling when rocking out […]

We’ve all played the traditional tank or artillery game where you adjust your ballistics, take a shot at the target, and readjust your angle and fire again. Today’s game is just such a game, but taken to the extreme.
The game is called, simply enough, Tanks. What makes it different from other turn-based 2-D ballistic games […]