2006 August

Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy and is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire.
One of the focuses of Europa Universalis III has been to create a more user friendly interface, [...]

The ‘Quest of Persia II - Revenge of Ghajar’ trailer has been released.
The Story begins with Iraq attacking Iran from air, sea and land. Arashk, who is an engineer working in Petrochemical plant, gets caught in the attacks and has to escape the factory while it’s burning into ashes. He meets Leyla an archeologist who [...]

Every once in a while you need an old-fashioned arcade style twitch reflex shoot-em-up to brighten up your day. Like today’s game - no strategy needed here, just super fast eye hand coordination.
The story is that you are going from Earth to Mars on the Mars Highway. Your instructions are to shoot all aliens and [...]

Nestled in a great ravine in the Serpent Spine Mountains is an ancient abandoned ogre city now called Crescent Reach, which is home to a new race born to protect the future of dragon kind, the Drakkin. Six dragons defied the Council of the Ancient Dragons and chose to create a new race to protect [...]

As the Age of Empires III game world seeks to expand to the Americas, Microsoft Game Studios today announced the first of many tools for players to expand their dominion with the “Age of Empires III: The Warchiefs” Fan Site Kit, which is now available for download at the game’s official community site.
The 63 MB [...]

Celebrating Metal Slug’s 10th Anniversary, SNK Playmore and Ignition Entertainment are pleased to announce the European release of the eagerly awaited Metal Slug Anthology.
Having debuted in the arcades on the Neo Geo MVS arcade system in April 1996, the Metal Slug series has become one of the most-loved arcade and console gaming franchises.
The Anthology will [...]

Alice Hill of RealTechNews writes:
From the company that gave you a game where you can literally kick prostitutes to death comes the hotly anticipated “Bully.” Rockstar Games announced today that Bully would be hitting store shelves in October 2006.
First, a bit about the game:
The game’s main character is 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins, who must defend himself [...]

Today’s featured game is brought to you by Ricky Bobby. It says so right at the beginning of the game.
The game is Talladega Nights, a game based on the similarly named movie, Talladega Nights. In this game you don the jumpsuit of a NASCAR driver and compete in a three-lap race against opponents who aren’t [...]

Acclaim Games announces a free, totally brutal massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) designed specifically for adult gamers. Bearing the tagline: “No mercy for the weak, no pity for the dying, no tears for the slain.” 2Moons was created to be an easy to get into game set in an aggressive, dangerous and visually stunning [...]

On Thursday, August 17, from 20:00 - 22:00 CET (11 A.M. Pacific Time) CDV Software Entertainment and Digital Reality will host a War Front: Turning Point developer chat. The chat will take place in the War Front community forums at www.war-front.com. Fans will be able to chat directly with one of the game’s lead programmers and [...]

Legendo Entertainment, an independent developer and publisher of casual and enthusiast-oriented computer games, has joined forces with leading games portal Big Fish Games to launch award-winning PC jump ‘n run title The Three Musketeers.
In the game, The Three Musketeers have been kidnapped and it’s up to Porthos, famed member of the Musketeers, to save the [...]

Summer it may be, but forget buffing that body for the beach, how trim is your grey matter? Has a diet of reality TV, dreary England performances and home improvement programmes left your brain more Elvis than Einstein? Fear not, Mindscape’s Brain Trainer will whip you into shape via your PC this September.
Hot on the [...]

Today we descend into a dark place infested with giant spiders, scorpions, and asthma-stimulating dust. So don your adventurer’s garb and pack your inhaler because you’re about to enter a dank, fetid tomb. This isn’t the tomb of pink cotton-candy ponies and gumdrop bunnies. Syrupy delight doesn’t belong in this place. No.
This is the Tomb [...]

eDimensional, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative gaming accessories is pleased to announce the newest addition to the ultimate gaming product line, the G-Pad Pro Gyroscopic Gamepad. With proprietary VRMS (Virtual Reality Motion Sensing) technology, the G-Pad Pro delivers a next generation gaming experience to current model Playstation 2 consoles and PCs.

SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe today announced NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007, the sequel to last year’s award-winning NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager, for the PC and Mac. Developed by Sports Interactive, creators of the Worldwide Soccer Manager series, NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 will be available September 22, 2006 via digital download.
Officially licensed [...]

Electronic Arts announced today that the newest iteration of NBA STREET, the critically acclaimed and culturally defining streetball videogame franchise, is scheduled for release in spring 2007 under the EA SPORTS BIG brand. The game is in development in Vancouver, B.C. by EA Canada, the studio that also is home to the industry-leading NBA LIVE [...]

Ninja Loves Pirate is the ultimate nostalgic sidescrolling platform arcade adventure. Play as ninja or pirate, or both! Fight against zombies, robots and big bad ass bosses through a visually striking game. With loveable characters, humoristic story, majestic music and perfect pixels this game is the ultimate retro trip. Capturing the feeling of old school [...]

Don’t let the name of this game fool you like it did us. There aren’t any horses in H.O.R.S.E. Basketball. But there is a basketball and of course a hoop to shoot it at.
H.O.R.S.E. Basketball is more than a mere basketball game. There isn’t any of that to-and-fro silliness to sully the true basketball experience. [...]

Attention, land lubbers! Buena Vista Games has released cheat codes for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Whether you play on the PSP system, Nintendo DS or Game Boy Advance, these codes are worth their weight in doubloons. Unlock hidden treasure, restore your grog, upgrade your ship, and secure advantages to assist your quest [...]

Who: Atari, Inc. and IGN Entertainment, Inc announced the Test Drive Unlimited - Build an Official Trailer contest on July 24. In one week more than 500 entries were submitted - and there’s still time to enter!
What: The Test Drive Unlimited - Build an Official Trailer contest invites all gaming and racing fans to build [...]