Advertisements  An image of the new TV show download service for the PSP has surfaced on the Web.The image comes from a slide shown at the Annual PlayStation Meeting and reveals the service will be named P-TV, or Portable TV. No details on pricing have been announced, though we do know the service is due to be launched with the update to version 2.0 of the PSP software next week. The 2.0 update will feature the official Web browser for PSP, the ability to share photos wirelessly between two PSP's, and is likely to patch the console against recent hacks that have caused a piracy worry for Sony. View the P-TV image over on Spong.com Related: PS3 Games at the Annual Playstation Meeting PSP Web Browsing, TV Downloads Next Week Gamesindustry.biz: PSP piracy threat looms as hackers break protection Blizzard Planning Diablo, Starcraft for DS/PSP? Free Worldwide Shipping Offer For PSP, Nintendo DS Legend of Heroes RPG For PSP In September Updated Space Invaders Coming To PSP Discussion >> By Rob
 Rockstar Games have made a u-turn from their earlier position and are now admitting that the sex scenes found in GTA: San Andreas were indeed created by Rockstar programmers. The company had rather sneakily blamed the content on the creator of the Hot Coffee mod when the ESRB were investigating the game. The modder in question insisted from the start that the content was Rockstar's, and eventually the ESRB punished the company by handing the game an Adult Only rating, which is expected to seriously impact sales: [Rockstar's parent company]Take-Two spokesman Jim Ankner acknowledged in an Associated Press interview that the questioned scenes were created by Rockstar programmers. "The editing and finalization of any game is a complicated task and it's not uncommon for unused and unfinished content to remain on the disc," he said. Modder: "the scriptcode, the models, the animations and the dialogs by the original voice-actors were all created by RockStar" Rockstar Again Denies Stirring Hot Coffee (14 July) Clinton Statement Praises ESRB, Smacks Rockstar Take-Two press release announcing ratings change id CEO voices concerns over Hot Coffee Hot Coffee Earns GTA: San Andreas Adult Only Rating Rumour: GTA Sex Mod Clever Marketing Ploy? GTA Hot Coffee Also Confirmed On PS2(16 July) Interview With Assemblyman At Centre of GTA Sex Mod Row (16 July) Question: What can you do to "hot coffee"? Discussion >> By Rob
 The Xbox 360 will be the first games console to come with parental controls built-in, according to a report from Mainichi Shinbun, which echoes an earlier story from The Sun newspaper.The console will apparently be able to read the rating of a game DVD when it's loaded, and lock users from playing those that carry an inappropriate rating. In addition, the 360 will be programmable to allow parents to restrict access to online chatrooms: The age restrictions on the console follow the four categories classified by the Computer Entertainment Rating Organization -- age 12 and up, age 15 and up, and age 18 and up, and all ages. The Sun: Xbox 360 to cut violence (26 May) Xbox Live reaches 2 million Japan facing Xbox 360 delay? Ha ha I have an Xbox 360, so there! Xbox 360 Euro Showcase Announced for October Discussion >> By Rob
 If you already have a NES buckle and a couple of Gameboy keychains swinging from your jeans, you should kick it to the next level and get yourself a retro Nintendo wristwatch.The watches come in Famicom D-Pad, Mario, Donkey Kong and Ice Climber designs, and complete the old-school feel by using hands instead of LCD screens. To top it all off, if you want to just preserve yours until it becomes a collectors item, they come packaged in protective crystal clear cubes. Nintendo Wristwatch in Cubecase via Wonderland Related: Sucky Nintendo box art Nintendo nut sells out Micro-Sized NES Controller Michael Jackson - Famicom Hero Tetris Shelves Discussion >> By Rob
 The Annual Playstation Meeting Sony holds every year is usually much more sober and business oriented than say, the glitzy E3 extravaganza back in May.But Sony used this year's APM to make some very cool announcements for gamers: the new PSP browser, the licensing of Unreal 3 and other top tools like Havok for PS3 devs. An under-reported aspect of the meeting though is that a bunch of PS3 games were revealed, and the very first playable demo of a Playstation 3 game was shown. PSINext has a handy round-up of the highlights, including a full list of the PS3 games featured or demoed: The complete list of PLAYSTATION 3 games featured and demo'd at this years Playstation Meeting were: Endless Saga PS3 MMORPG Announced More Kutaragi banter on PS3 pricing Sony announce Unreal 3 endeavour PSP Web Browsing, TV Downloads Next Week Kutaragi reiterates PS3 as a 'computer' Playstation 3 tech specs PS3 technical demos Discussion >> By Rob
 Hot on the heels of their announcement of an upcoming MMOG for the Xbox 360, Webzen has revealed they will also publish an online game for the rival Playstation 3.Called Endless Saga, the game is also being developed for PC, and Webzen expect a release in 2007. Very little other information is available about the game, though it's described as a "fantasy game". The new game was announced at the Annual Playstation Meeting which recently took place in Japan, and attendees glimpsed screenshots and a movie trailer, though these have not yet been released for download by Webzen. Webzen announces development of new MMORPG for Playstation 3 Related: Webzen official site APB Concept Trailer Released APB For Xbox 360 In 2008 (29 June) Discussion >> By Rob
 Former First Lady Hillary Clinton has issued a statement praising the ESRB for handing down an AO (Adults Only) rating to Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, saying she is "glad" the organisation have gotten to the bottom of the issue. She's never been a fan of Grand Theft Auto or Rockstar Games, and in the statement refers to them only as "the company" who "gamed the ratings system and enabled pornographic material to get into the hands of children." She also puts pressure on "the company" to fulfil its pledge to pull the game off shelves, and suggests they allow parents to get a refund if they return the game: So many parents already feel like they are fighting a battle against violence and sexually explicit material with their hands tied behind their backs. We need companies to be responsible and we need rating systems that work. Take-Two press release announcing ratings change Senator Clinton climbs onboard Hot-Coffee witch hunt id CEO voices concerns over Hot Coffee Hot Coffee Earns GTA: San Andreas Adult Only Rating Rumour: GTA Sex Mod Clever Marketing Ploy? GTA Hot Coffee Also Confirmed On PS2(16 July) Interview With Assemblyman At Centre of GTA Sex Mod Row (16 July) Rockstar Again Denies Stirring Hot Coffee (14 July) Hillary Clinton "Disses" Grand Theft Auto (29 March) Discussion >> By Rob
 It seems the bad rap games have gotten over the past few months has angered gamers and games writers alike, after Wednesday's decision to rate Rockstar's San Andreas as 'Adult only', many people have just had enough. One game which is as much under the radar as any, 25 to Life now has its very own petition and video game lovers the world over are encouraged to sign the petition to show support for Eidos (the company behind the game) but it's much bigger than that. This petition will represent the overall voice of the gaming community, who have grown weary of politicians falling back to blame games for just about every nut-case under the sun who may or may not have played a video game in his or her lifetime. We the people are tired of the government's ignorance. We the people are tired of the government blaming video games for the actions of sick people. We the people want politicians (and everybody else) to remember we live in America, the home of free speech and free enterprise. id CEO voices concerns over Hot Coffee Hot Coffee Earns GTA: San Andreas Adult Only Rating Rumour: GTA Sex Mod Clever Marketing Ploy? GTA Hot Coffee Also Confirmed On PS2 Interview With Assemblyman At Centre of GTA Sex Mod Row Rockstar Again Denies Stirring Hot Coffee Discussion >> By Gary
 Xbox live commands over 2 million users, with a new user signing up for online play every 30 seconds, according to a new article. A pretty staggering number, considering it's over half the population of my country (yikes!) Think of the power, Microsoft could use subliminal messages encouraging their unholy army to go out at night and commit certain 'deeds'. Perhaps track down Ken Kutaragi and 'put him on ice', or better yet, hunt down Apple CEO Steve Jobs and break his legs...such potential.In the time it takes you to read this story, someone has signed up for Xbox live. (Unless you read exceptionally fast, in which case you are on your own.) This is largely a fluff piece pimping Xbox Live, but it gives a look at what can be expected when Xbox 360 appears later this year, and the pay service is revamped for the new system. Japan facing Xbox 360 delay? Ha ha I have an Xbox 360, so there! Xbox 360 Euro Showcase Announced for October Spong.com: X05 confirmed for 360 Euro debut European Xbox 360 Showcase Event Planned (24 May) This month's Japanese Xbox 360 unveiling "On The Scale Of E3" Discussion >> By Gary
 Some PSP details were posted up in a short article over on biz.yahoo.com, but more importantly, some more Kutaragi banter in the form of PS3 pricing. The Sony heavy-weight did not give way any concrete details about pricing, he did however stress that the Playstation 3 'will be expensive'.The announcements were made during a Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. strategy event which also showcased several games for the company's PlayStation 3 console, which hits store shelves next spring and is expected to compete with new hardware from rivals Microsoft Corp. and Nintendo Co. Related: Sony announce Unreal 3 endeavour Kutaragi reiterates PS3 as a 'computer' I like Ken Kutaragi The Kraziness of Ken Kutaragi Kutaragi on PS3 backwards compatibility, more 360 attacks (14 June) Sony's Kutaragi: MS playing catch up with PS2? (10 June) Discussion >> By Gary
 GameCloud has a nice write-up examining the current state of the gaming industry, particularly after Wednesday's decision by the ESRB to brand the highly popular Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas with an AO (Adults only) rating.You can find reaction from games developers on the issue, including id CEO Todd Hollenshead: I preface my comments by saying all I know is what I've read about the situation. I don't own and haven't played GTA: SA and haven't tried the so-called "hot coffee" mod or even seen it. Hot Coffee Earns GTA: San Andreas Adult Only Rating Rumour: GTA Sex Mod Clever Marketing Ploy? GTA Hot Coffee Also Confirmed On PS2 Interview With Assemblyman At Centre of GTA Sex Mod Row Rockstar Again Denies Stirring Hot Coffee Discussion >> By Gary
 Slashdot links to an interesting article over on Push the Buttons. The site examines the 'best of' and indeed the 'worst of' in terms of Nintendo box art over the years. All your old favourites are there, from Mario Brothers 2 to Duckhunt all the way up to Super Nintendo's Mega Man X.GameSpy ran two features last year that rate the top ten best and worst video game box arts of all time. Well, in their eyes, at least. A lot of what you'd expect to find in such an article is there (The Legend of Zelda is one of the best, while Mega Man is listed as the worst), but I still found both features lacking. Here are a few of my picks for best and worst box art of all time... or, at least, in recent memory of games I've bought over the years. Anyone can point to pictures online and say "That sucks!" but it takes guts to have purchased some of these godawful boxes. Next 3D Mario Coming to Revolution Mario done gleaming the 'Cube Miyamoto on Revolution Nintendo Revolution Won't Support High-def Unofficial Nintendo Revolution Controller Image Nintendogs To Hit U.S. on 22 August Discussion >> By Gary
 Sony has entered into a licensing agreement with Epic Games to use the awesome Unreal 3 engine for Playstation 3. PS3 software development kits are now expected to ship with an evaluation version of he ground-breaking engine.As outlined in their joint statement, the deal has Sony "sublicensing rights of Unreal Engine 3, a complete games development framework developed by Epic Games." By "complete," Epic means that the engine "includes a programmable shaders tool, physics engine, and GUI [Graphic User Interface] based physics attribution tool, along with various other tools, such as scenario development, movie scene development, animation and particle animation tools." There is also speculation now that Unreal Tournament 2007, already in development for the PC, will be ported over to the PS3 sometime next year.Sony licenses Unreal 3 engine for PS3 development Related: Kutaragi reiterates PS3 as a 'computer' I like Ken Kutaragi The Kraziness of Ken Kutaragi Kutaragi on PS3 backwards compatibility, more 360 attacks (14 June) Sony's Kutaragi: MS playing catch up with PS2? (10 June) Discussion >> By Gary
 To tie in with the 15 November release of the final season of Friends on DVD, Warner Bros. have announced a new trivia game based on the show has been developed and will hit the shelves at the same time.The game will be called "Friends: The One With All The Trivia" and will include over 600 clips from the show and 3000 interactive questions for players to answer. The actors who play Chandler's girlfriend Janice and Gunther from Central Perk have also been lined up to be the hosts asking the questions in the game, which will cost $19.99 when it's released for the PC and as-yet unnamed console platforms. RTE: Friends video game is in the works Discussion >> By Rob
 Sony have announced a major upgrade to the PSP software is on the way that will include an official Web browser for the device, the ability to share photos wirelessly between two PSP's and a service to download TV programs.The version 2.0 update is due to be released next week, and it's likely it will also include a patch to disable some recent hacks that allowed the running of unofficial code on the PSP. The official PSP browser will support an older version of HTML (4.01) than regular browsers, but most sites will display properly with it. A new portal site for the PSP that will offer TV programs for download is also planned, though no details on the pricing scheme for the programs have been released. The company also announced a white version of the PSP is to be released on the 15th of September, but it will only go on sale in Japan. Sony's PSP to browse the Web, play TV Related: Sony Announces PSP Web Browser, Sales Numbers, Variant Color Blizzard Planning Diablo, Starcraft for DS/PSP? Free Worldwide Shipping Offer For PSP, Nintendo DS Legend of Heroes RPG For PSP In September Updated Space Invaders Coming To PSP Enjoy your Big Mac, and PSP? Silver PSP? PSP Hacks and Mods List Discussion >> By Rob
 Mindsurge Entertainment and Netcharger are inviting gamers to sign up to beta test Control Monger, a new multiplayer online FPS.The closed beta test is due to begin on the 2nd of August, but the treat is the game will be completely free for all to play when it's officially launched on the 15th of August. The game features online play for up to 255 players, 7 player types and different play modes like Capture the Flag, Objective and Death Match. Control Monger beta signup Thanks, Clyde. Update: Dave over at betadogs.com tells us they have 100 Control Monger beta keys to give away: Link Related: Control Monger: The Story Control Monger screenshots FreeWorld - Upcoming MMORPG from Mindsurge and Netcharger Discussion >> By Rob
 The first trailer for Resident Evil 5 has been released, after Capcom revealed yesterday that the game is heading for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 - surprisingly, no mention of a version for Nintendo Revolution was made in the announcement.The first news of the game hit with an exclusive feature in the latest issue of Famitsu magazine, which included an image of a character that looked very much like Chris Redfield, the star of the original game in the series. The trailer shows (presumably) Redfield being menaced by a group of zombies before fading to black with the slogan "BioHaZaRD 5". Watch the video over on Aussie-Nintendo.com Related: Resident Evil 5 Announced for PS3, Xbox 360 Resi Evil 5 set for PS3 and Xbox 360 only Official Resident Evil Portal Original Resident Evil Coming To Nintendo DS? Two More Resident Evil Movies? (14 June) Capcom Ask Fans for Resident Evil 5 Ideas (15 June) Resident Evil 4 Bowls Over Half-Million Mark (9 June) Discussion >> By Rob
 Ken Kutaragi has been reaffirming his stance that the Playstation 3 will be much more than just a games console. In an interview with Electronic Engineering Times Asia, the 'Father of Playstation' said that although the PS3 will be sold as a game console, what will in fact enter the home is a 'Cell-based computer'.He continued 'The model image for the Cell-based network may be the Internet: servers around the world form one virtual 'computer,' and each PC accesses it. Application programs can no longer directly access the hardware; instead they will have to be written in high-level, object-oriented language. The Cell processor will completely change the concept of programming. I am sure that a technology revolution is about to occur, not only within Sony but throughout the digital consumer electronics industry." I like Ken Kutaragi The Kraziness of Ken Kutaragi Kutaragi on PS3 backwards compatibility, more 360 attacks (14 June) Sony's Kutaragi: MS playing catch up with PS2? (10 June) Discussion >> By Gary
 Microsoft has made it clear before that success in Japan with the Xbox 360 was one of their most important undertakings with the launch of the next-gen console. Well, it turns out they may have a difficult time realizing this goal as rumours circulate the 'net of a possible shortage in Japan.The console was slated for launch in Japan in November of this year, but reports coming in from Ferrago suggest a new Japanese release date of March 2006, which would pit Bill's new Xbox with Kutaragi's PS3 which is due out in Spring of next year. This news reportedly comes from a Redmond insider who let the delay slip, however in uncharacteristic fashion, Microsoft have commented on this speculation - stating that the Xbox 360 "remains on track for each territory," referring to the Christmas 2005 launch period revealed at E3 in May. This could all be cods-wallop, then, but Microsoft's task is not an undaunting one: analysts are already stating that the Xbox 360 could be the biggest and most ambitious consumer launch ever - eclipsing Windows 95 in scale and significance. More as we get it, then. Ha ha I have an Xbox 360, so there! Xbox 360 Euro Showcase Announced for October Spong.com: X05 confirmed for 360 Euro debut European Xbox 360 Showcase Event Planned (24 May) This month's Japanese Xbox 360 unveiling "On The Scale Of E3" Discussion >> By Gary
 Star Trek legend James Doohan has passed away aged 85. The frail actor suffered from Alzheimer's disease and pneumonia which eventually became too much for the 85 year old, as he died in his home in Redmond, Washington.Doohan played the unforgettable Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the original Star Trek series in the 60's, seven Star Trek movies that featured Captain Kirk's crew (with a cameo in "Generations"). He also starred in two Star Trek games. R.I.P. Discussion >> By Gary
 Actor and the voice of Vice City's Tommy Vercetti, Ray Liotta is set to extend his gaming wings to star as bad guy antagonist in the upcoming Dungeon Siege movie, which is based around Gas Powered Games' 2002 role-playing game that bares the same name.Liotta will be appearing alongside fellow actor Jason Statham, who himself will be the playing the lead 'Farmer', who must defeat Liotta's unspeakable evil Gallian in an attempt to save his wife and child. The two will be backed up by a recognizable cast featuring Leelee Sobieski, Ron Perlman, John Rhys-Davies, Matthew Lillard, Kristann Loken, and Burt Reynolds. Yes, Burt Reynolds. Also announced as castmembers today were game-to-movie vets Will Sanderson (House of the Dead) as Bastian, Brian J. White (the upcoming Tekken and DOA: Dead or Alive) as Commander Tarish, and German ubermodel Eva Padberg as Julia. Related: Brando's recordings not fit for Godfather game? Discussion >> By Gary
 Ok, I think we've heard as much as we need to concerning GTA's 'Hot Coffee' sex mod. You can bet we'll hear more from politicians, religious groups and many prudes over the coming months.So for those bored with Hot Coffee and looking for an alternative, look no further as we now have a smutty World of Warcraft video to entertain and offend alike, featuring naked elves and such. Now that we'’ve finally had a chance to see that hidden hardcore action in '“Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'”, we'’re grateful to a reader for turning us on to a considerably tamer nude mod available for War of Warcraft, —although we understand that not everyone is as curious and/or desperate as we are to sit through a twenty minute download just to catch a glimpse of a few naked female characters doing the Macarena and some simulated oral sex. Still, if you'’re looking for a little hot gnome booty to make your online gaming experience more complete, you might want to check it out for yourself. 3.5 million people play WoW Hot Coffee Earns GTA: San Andreas Adult Only Rating Rumour: GTA Sex Mod Clever Marketing Ploy? GTA Hot Coffee Also Confirmed On PS2 Interview With Assemblyman At Centre of GTA Sex Mod Row Rockstar Again Denies Stirring Hot Coffee Discussion >> By Gary
 Blizzard Entertainment announced that World of Warcraft, their subscription based MMORPG now has 1.5 million paying customers in China, bringing the total number of WoW players worldwide to a mind blowing 3.5 million. President and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment Mike Morhaime expresses his understandable excitement at the impressive numbers, and explains how they never thought China would take to the game like this. World of Warcraft's success in China has quickly exceeded our expectations, and seeing Chinese gamers respond so enthusiastically to the game has been extremely gratifying. World of Warcraft Now Launched in China Blizzard Entertainment World of Warcraft Detailed Maps of World of Warcraft Lands (18 May) Gaining Real Wealth With WoW Discussion >> By Gary
 David Jaffe, the creator of the universally acclaimed PS2 title God of War, has been blogging the process as he works on an as-yet untitled game for the PSP.His latest entry sees him blogging from the office late one night as he works on 5-10 key ideas hammered out by him and the studio helping him with the game, Incognito Entertainment: It's 9:40 and I'm still at the office....working late on the new PSP designs. We (myself and Scott at Incog) are fleshing out our key 5-10 ideas and then we plan on taking those 'on the road' to focus test the concepts....the goal is to get them all fleshed out and tested by mid August...now- for those of you wondering- yes, that's a tight deadline but that's one of the nice things about working with the Incog guys: they are like a freight train that- once it starts- simply doesn't stop...and you either run like hell to keep up with them or they will pass you by....fun! And scary! They are like the game developer version of The Terminator! Once they set their sites on something, they DO NOT STOP!!!! Eurogamer: GoW dev's blog reveals all Incognito Entertainment God of War official site Ain't it Cool News interview David Jaffe God of War No False Idol God of War - PS2 Avg Ratio: 95% Discussion >> By Rob
 Capcom have announced Resident Evil 5 is in the works for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. No release date is given, and no mention is made of a version for the Nintendo Revolution.There are no further details on the game given in the official announcement, but fans are speculating that Chris Redfield might make a reappearance after a look-alike appeared in a feature on the game in the latest issue of Japanese games mag Famitsu. More concrete details were also gleaned from the Famitsu article, including the fifth game will keep the over-shoulder-view from Resident Evil 4, and Jun Takeuchi (Street Fighter 2) will act as producer of the game. Resident Evil 5 coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 says Famistsu article - Capcom announcement Related: Resi Evil 5 set for PS3 and Xbox 360 only Official Resident Evil Portal Original Resident Evil Coming To Nintendo DS? Two More Resident Evil Movies? (14 June) Capcom Ask Fans for Resident Evil 5 Ideas (15 June) Resident Evil 4 Bowls Over Half-Million Mark (9 June) Discussion >> By Rob
 The ESRB has delivered the result of its investigation into Hot Coffee, the mod that enables sex mini-games in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.The organisation has come to the conclusion that the current Mature rating for the game is not enough, and have handed the game a damaging AO (Adults Only) rating. The result is expected to have such a negative impact on sales of the game that publisher Take-Two has been forced to readjust its expected earnings for the year because of the move. Rockstar plan to cease manufacturing the current version of the game and issue a patch that disables Hot Coffee. They also plan to release a new version of the game that will disable the mod; that version is expected for release in the fourth quarter of this year, and will retain the original Mature rating given by the ESRB. Rockstar had previously denied the content enabled with Hot Coffee was put in the game by them, but their claim was undermined by independent tests that found the content was present in the Playstation 2 version of the game, which comes on a DVD that cannot have unofficial content added to it. Rockstar stuck to their guns in the press release announcing the ESRB decision, blaming the new rating on the creators of third-party mods; they also mention legal action might be an option for them against companies that profit from tools that alter the content of the game: The ESRB's decision to re-rate a game based on an unauthorized third party modification presents a new challenge for parents, the interactive entertainment industry and anyone who distributes or consumes digital content. ESRB Guide to ratings ESRB doing a fine job, say parents Rumour: GTA Sex Mod Clever Marketing Ploy? GTA Hot Coffee Also Confirmed On PS2 Interview With Assemblyman At Centre of GTA Sex Mod Row Rockstar Again Denies Stirring Hot Coffee Senator Clinton climbs onboard Hot-Coffee witch hunt Watchdog Jumps Into GTA Sex Mod Debate Modder: "the scriptcode, the models, the animations and the dialogs by the original voice-actors were all created by RockStar" NIMF Stirs GTA Hot Coffee Debate to Next Level GTA sex scandal goes down under ESRB investigating San Andreas sex minigames Rockstar Deny Sex in GTA: San Andreas Discussion >> By Rob
 Sony have begun taking registrations for the beta of Desert of Flames, the first expansion pack for EverQuest II.The expansion pack is due for general release on the 12th of September, and will cost $29.99. To be among the first to try Desert of Flames, sign in to a Station.com account that has a character you'd like to play in the beta; once you are logged in you can register here. More information Related: EverQuest2.com Official site for Desert of Flames Trial of the Isle - Free 7-day EverQuest II Trial EverQuest II Expansion, Second Adventure Pack Announced (5 May) EQ II Station Exchange Poised For Launch EverQuest II - Order a Pizza In-Game Discussion >> By Rob
 GamersHell.com reports that the eagerly awaited Civilization IV will hit the shelves on 30 September of this year.Firaxis confirmed the game was in development last October, and showcased it to attendees of the E3 in May. Since then we have learned lots of things about the game, including that it will be "the most moddable version of Civ ever", will have 3D graphics provided by the Gamebryo engine, and will feature a new focus on usability in the interface. GamersHell: Civilization IV Release Date/Screens - More information on the game Related: Firaxis.com CivAnon.org Civ 4 screenshots Civilization IV promo trailer Civ IV among CNN's Six Games to Watch Fragland: Q&A with Barry Caudill (Civ IV producer) Civilization IV at E3 2K Games Expand Deal With Firaxis (3 May) Civilization IV to use Gamebryo 3D Engine Discussion >;> By Rob
 Sony's official marketplace for the buying and selling of EverQuest II items for real currency is due to open its virtual doors in just a few hours.Station Exchange went online last week to allow several pre-launch testers access to the service, but regular players will have to wait 'til 3PM PDT (11PM GMT) to start trading their goods. Visitors to the official site for Station Exchange are now greeted with a countdown timer to the launch and some more details about the service. Station Exchange Related: Information and FAQ for Station Exchange SOE chief John Smedley discusses Station Exchange (20 April) EverQuest2.com Trial of the Isle - Free 7-day EverQuest II Trial EverQuest II - Order a Pizza In-Game Discussion >> By Rob
 It appears that Bungie are executing an all out assault on cheaters later today with the release of Autoupdate 4 for Halo 2. The update is mainly focused on fixing cheating exploits for people playing the game via Xbox Live.Tomorrow, Wednesday the 20th of July, we will release Autoupdate 4. This is a small file that updates your version of Halo 2 to address various issues. It only takes a moment to download the file, but it is required for continued play on Xbox Live. If you do not wish to download the file, that is your choice, however, you will not be able to play Halo 2 on the Live service.So you've been warned. Read on for lots of specific info. It seems you have the choice whether or not to install this update. However, if you do not there is just the small problem of not being able to continue playing, this might be a drag for some people.Most of the stuff in this autoupdate is designed to fix cheating, security or minor, invisible bugs, but one thing you will notice right away, is that the Relic teleporter bug has been fixed, so you can no longer crouch jump to get through a locked teleporter. That's going to make team games a lot more palatable on one of the bigger, more complex maps in the game. Burn fat while kicking ass in Halo 2 Halo 3 listed by retailers Microsoft Go All Out With Halo Movie Script Discussion >> By Gary
 Ok, this is one the best case mods I've ever seen. It certainly gives the Half Life 2 mod a run for its money.Some of the most popular case mods in recent memory have been themed around popular computer games. Macroman's Hidden & Dangerous 2 Ammo Shuttles was one of the most entered competitions ever held by PCZone and PCGamer magzine. Piloux's Blackmesa II currently takes pride of place in Valve's conference room at their headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. And we couldn't talk about game-themed case mods without mentioning Doom 3: Project Mars City by Crimson Sky - one of the most detailed mods ever attempted. Star Wars case mod sweeps up 1st place Half-Life 2 Case Modding Discussion >> By Gary
 A new trailer has been unleashed by Activision, showcasing the upcoming GUN game. GUN is a western shooter that was recently showased at E3. Sadly, the 'westerns' genre is somewhat neglected in the face of so many 'modern' shooters. Hopefully this will open the door for more gun tootin', brothel infested, whiskey crackin' madness, especially considering the next-gen consoles are nearly upon us (at least Microsoft's offering) GUN was the subject of a great deal of hype and speculation at E3. Activision have only now decided to give us a trailer. And some screenshots, of course. The game is looking good, though the trailer is most definitely NOT for the squeamish. Saucy Tomb Raider: Legend screens surface Discussion >> By Gary
 It would seem the war on video games is showing no sign of letting up, at least in the foreseeable future. Now onto Japan, where the government is now looking to restrict the sale of 'mature' games to people under the age of 18.The idea was conceived by the CERO (Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association), which will see retailers taking a more 'pro-active' stance against the selling of over 18's rated games to anyone under that age. The only instance where a game will be sold to a minor is if he or she is accompanied by a parent or guardian. The new move will also see shops separating games rated over 18's from all other games. In addition to all that, stores will be asked to post up a 'ratings system' so that parents are fully aware of how the ratings work in order for them to make up their own mind what is and is not suitable for their children. As stringent as these propositions may seem, everything outlined is completely voluntary and no store has to comply with the plans set out by the CERO (yet). But CESA distribution committee chief and Koei president Kiyoshi Komatsu was optimistic about the plan's effectiveness. "These self-regulation proposals have been accepted by 95 percent of retailers at the current time. That includes not only game stores, but electronic shops and convenience stores as well," Komatsu said. ESRB doing a fine job, say parents The Neistat Brothers 'Hot Coffee' Video Rumour: GTA Sex Mod Clever Marketing Ploy? GTA Hot Coffee Also Confirmed On PS2 Interview With Assemblyman At Centre of GTA Sex Mod Row Rockstar Again Denies Stirring Hot Coffee Discussion >> By Gary
 according to a recent independent study conducted by market research firm Phoenix Marketing International, parents are happy that the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) is doing a fine job in rating PC and console games for their children. The study suggests that parents see it more their own responsibility to oversee what games their child is playing.The study also suggests that recent news stories surrounding games can be a deciding factor in the decision making of 1 in 3 individuals. After the whole 'Hot Coffee' drama and the numerous other problems that games seem to get a beating for, this will be a welcomed piece of news for the ESRB. On the issue of whether or not videogames are instructive, more than half of those questioned agreed with the statement that "videogames should be taken for what they are; entertainment, not so-called 'training tools.'" The Neistat Brothers 'Hot Coffee' Video Rumour: GTA Sex Mod Clever Marketing Ploy? GTA Hot Coffee Also Confirmed On PS2 Interview With Assemblyman At Centre of GTA Sex Mod Row Rockstar Again Denies Stirring Hot Coffee Senator Clinton climbs onboard Hot-Coffee witch hunt Watchdog Jumps Into GTA Sex Mod Debate Modder: "the scriptcode, the models, the animations and the dialogs by the original voice-actors were all created by RockStar" NIMF Stirs GTA Hot Coffee Debate to Next Level GTA sex scandal goes down under ESRB investigating San Andreas sex minigames Rockstar Deny Sex in GTA: San Andreas Discussion >> By Gary
 I was emailed an interesting link by one of our readers yesterday. The link was to a video made by The Neistat Brothers (the creators of 'iPod's Dirty Secret') wishing to promote games as fun, non-lethal forms of entertainment. In a satirical manner, The Neistat Brothers, dressed up as scientists explain exactly where to get and how to install the so called 'Hot Coffee' mod for GTA: San Andreas. The whole purpose of the video is not to show you how to get free porn, rather to highlight the fact that there may very well be a lot of potentially harmful items around the house, but that video games do not fall into that category.If nothing else, interesting. IT'S ONLY A GAME (Quicktime required) Thanks Mark. Related: Rumour: GTA Sex Mod Clever Marketing Ploy? GTA Hot Coffee Also Confirmed On PS2 Interview With Assemblyman At Centre of GTA Sex Mod Row Rockstar Again Denies Stirring Hot Coffee Senator Clinton climbs onboard Hot-Coffee witch hunt Watchdog Jumps Into GTA Sex Mod Debate Modder: "the scriptcode, the models, the animations and the dialogs by the original voice-actors were all created by RockStar" NIMF Stirs GTA Hot Coffee Debate to Next Level GTA sex scandal goes down under ESRB investigating San Andreas sex minigames Rockstar Deny Sex in GTA: San Andreas Discussion >> By Gary
 Following the lead of the U.S. Army and their successful America's Army game, the U.S. Navy has made a move into the gaming world with a new PC title they're giving away as a free download. It has the not-so-snappy title Navy Training Exercises: Strike and Retrieve, and sees players attempt to retrieve a downed spy plane before it falls into enemy hands. The official website doesn't give much information away about the gameplay, though Gamedaily has a short write up with some details: To retrieve the top secret information from the downed plane, you'll have to pilot a remote operated vehicle through enemy infested waters, avoiding detection and marine wildlife. Related: NTE: Strike and Retrieve screenshots Trailer for the game (Flash) Free US Navy game coming to entice young Americans into serving (12 July) America's Army - Stryker-Overmatch Screenshots (14 June) America's Army Gunning For Unreal 3 (11 May) Discussion >> By Rob
 The official site for the controversial 25 to Life now lists the game as due for an October release, after Kotaku got confirmation from Highway 1 Productions that the game would miss it's original summer release.Kotaku's been playing the online beta of the game recently, and despite some major glitches they have a favourable first-impressions of it posted up, saying it could "be shaping up to be the next major shooter." Highway 1 Confirms 25 to Life Delay Related: 25tolife.com Trailers and movies for 25 to Life 25 to Life Vs The Taser Foundation 25 to Life takes another beating US Senator denounces "Cop-Killer" game Discussion >> By Rob
 As part of the promo for the upcoming Worms 4: Mayhem, Codemasters have launched a new site that lets you customize a Worm with different outfits and features and send him on to a friend by email.With the Flash-based "Pimp My Worm" site you can give the Worm a hat, a moustache, a pair of glasses and fill in a speech bubble with your own message for your friend (Codemasters suggest "this Worm looks like you, it does"). Check out the site here. The fourth instalment in the Worms franchise is due for a European release on the 29th of this month for the PS2, Xbox and PC; no U.S. release date has been announced as of yet. Related: Worms 4: Mayhem Demo Official site for Worms 4: Mayhem Team17.com - developer Worms Coming To PSP, Nintendo DS Discussion >> By Rob
 New screenshots and artwork for the shooter-sequel SiN Episodes have been uploaded to fan site SiN-Episodes.de. Seven years had passed since the release of the first SiN game, when earlier this month developer Ritual Entertainment announced that Episodes is due for a winter release through Valve's Steam, and will make use of a modified version of the Source engine. The game is planned for release in individual chapters that will cost about $20 each, with about three or four months passing between the release of each one. Check out the screenshots or the recently launched official website for more information. Related: Ritual.com Official site for the original SiN game SiN Episodes To Be Released Through Steam (6 July) Discussion >> By Rob
 N64Europe.com are reporting that the latest edition of Blizzard's newsletter includes some questions for fans; namely if they would be interested in a DS version of Starcraft, and if they would like to see Diablo II on either the PSP or DS if it featured wireless multiplayer gaming.Blizzard Games DS Bound? via Kotaku Related info: Subscribe to the Blizzard Insider Official site for Diablo II Official site for Starcraft First BlizzCon Festival Announced for October Yet Another Warcraft III Bonusmap Pluck New Warcraft III: Frozen Throne Bonusmap World of Warcraft Expansion In The Works WoW XP Theme released Microsoft Gunning for WoW, 360 Style Blizzard's Desire To Be The Best Discussion >> By Rob
If Jack Thompson and Hillary Clinton think some sex mini-games in GTA: San Andreas are a bit morally suspect, they might want to get a better perspective and take a look at a new FPS innocuously called "Ethnic Cleansing". Published by an arm of the National Alliance, a "white separatist" group in the U.S., the game is specifically designed to promote race divisions and encourage violence against ethnic minorities. Players can choose to play as either a skinhead or a KKK member, with the aim of killing "predatory sub-humans" - black or Latino people: Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon appears in the game as the final boss, armed with a rocket launcher. His character makes comments along the lines of "We have destroyed your culture!" and "We silenced Henry Ford," before dying with the line: "Filthy white dog, you have destroyed thousands of years of planning." Information on "Ethnic Cleansing" game on the Wikipedia Discussion >> By Rob
 Peter Molyneux has recently announced that development of the sequel to Black and White is coming along nicely and that a demo for the game should be ready upon its release or possibly even before the game hits the shelves.While attending EA's Hot Summer Nights Event in San Francisco last week, Molyneux hinted that the demo would probably contain one of the early levels of the game, giving players a glimpse of the first land and a chance to play around with their chosen creature. Molyneux also let slip two possible release dates for the much anticipated sequel, 27th of September or 14th of October. Lionhead Studios are striving to have the game ready for release on 27th of September but admit that date is possibly 'quite tight', making the 14th of October a more likely release date. Lionhead is also promising that preview disks for the game will be in the press's hands within the next couple of weeks, so it seems the code is firm and robust enough for our viewing pleasure. Black & White 2, we have to say, was looking rather lush, impressive and polished when we saw it last week and it seems the game is shaping up rather nicely. Black & White 2 Mailbag & Screenshot Black & White 2 official site Black & White 2 screenshots Video interview of Peter Molyneux about B&W2 Black & White Series To Have 5 Installments Black & White Creatures For DS (12 May) Discussion >> By Gary
 Fans of the timeless Street Fighter franchise of games may be in for some good news. At the recent Ultimate Street Fighter panel discussion at the San Diego Comic Convention, fans asked a Udon Comics representative if there was a possibility of a Street Fighter 4, the man replied by saying there was 'something in the works'. This was followed by a Capcom representative stating that they (Capcom) had 'not forgotten about their fans' and were working on something.Rumor: Street Fighter 4 In The Works??? | Kotaku Related: Capcom to consider legal action against GTA3 age ban Capcom announce Classics Collection (17 05 05) Discussion >> By Gary
 It seems Playstation and indeed comedy fans alike just can't get enough of Ken Kutaragi's next-gen remarks. If he's not slamming Microsoft, he's brushing up on his stand-up routines. In an interview that has many people wondering if the 'Father of Playstation' is indeed taking his medication regularly, Kutaragi has recently told Electronic Engineering Times:Cell is not like that. Application programs can no longer directly access the hardware; instead they will have to be written in high-level, object-oriented language. That was done for security reasons: If processors of high performance and wide bandwidth like the Cell were linked together without sufficient security, a worldwide system crash could occur with one attack. Actually his comical anecdotes remind me of one colourful Iraqi information Minister...'There IS no Xbox 360, none I tell you!'For PS3's creator, this isn't a game Related: The Kraziness of Ken Kutaragi Kutaragi on PS3 backwards compatibility, more 360 attacks (14 June) Sony's Kutaragi: MS playing catch up with PS2? (10 June) Kutaragi: Microsoft Still Not a Blackbelt (2 June) Ken Kutaragi: PS3 An "Entertainment Supercomputer" (25 May) "Father of PlayStation" Ken Kutaragi (5 April) Discussion >> By Gary
 Apparently some kid who has a dad in Microsoft, managed to get pappy to smuggle an Xbox 360 development unit home with him undetected. A thread was started over on the Gamespot forums by the daring young gamer who was boasting of his early next-gen shenanigans. The kid also posted pics to back up his story.Edit: It does appear that the original thread over on the Gamespot forums has been nuked by the admins (wonder if an MS attorney sent them an email they couldn't refuse?) XBox360 In The Wild Related: Xbox 360 Euro Showcase Announced for October Spong.com: X05 confirmed for 360 Euro debut European Xbox 360 Showcase Event Planned (24 May) This month's Japanese Xbox 360 unveiling "On The Scale Of E3" PS3 & Xbox 360 Exclusive Games List Xbox 360 to make the big splash on November 4th? Xbox 360 In Black Hundreds of Fan-Created Xbox 360 Faceplates Report: Xbox 360 Mass Production To Start In August Japan yawns at Xbox 360 Xbox 360 Beta Kit Image Hits The Web PS3 most expensive console ever/Xbox 360 shortages? Xbox 360 Beta Dev-Kits Shipped To Developers Team Ninja chief attacks Xbox 360 DVDs Discussion >> By Gary
 It's not a happy day for Tomb Raider fans as Eidos has announced it will be pushing back the release of the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legend along with another one of its key titles, Hitman: Bloodmoney. The reasoning behind the delay is for extra developing time as Eidos are looking to 'maximise their hit potential'.This is the first time a new Lara game has been in the works outside of usual series developer Core Design, whose last offering Angel of Darkness was such a disappointment it lost the series to American developer Crystal Dynamics. The Hitman meanwhile is in altogether better shape, but will still no doubt benefit from the extra polish. Expectation is high that SCI can reinvigorate Eidos' impressive but somewhat tarnished portfolio, and we'll be watching their decisions - such as this - with interest over coming months. No new release date has been given for either titile just yet. Watch this space for more.Tomb Raider and Hitman delayed Related: Saucy Tomb Raider: Legend screens surface Tomb Raider's Djimon Hounsou and Bono to tackle poverty Angelina Jolie and Bob Geldof Combine Forces Vin Diesel to Star in Hitman Movie Discussion >> By Gary
 With the Vivendi Universal court battle out of the way, Valve has been looking for someone to distribute its retail line of games. Some news is just coming in that EA (Electronic Arts) may be stepping up to the challenge.EA has agreed to take over the distribution of the upcoming retail versions of Half Life 2 for the Xbox, plus the Half Life 2 GOTY (Game of the Year) Edition. Gabe Newell: By combining EA's unparalleled operation structure and distribution channel with Valve's award-winning development teams and games community, we've established an awesome combination for delivering great products to console and PC gamers around the world. Related: ATI shell out 8 million for Half Life 2 deal cs_assault launched with new terrorist models Lombardi: Folks will be quite pleased with DoD: Source New DoD: Source Gameplay Trailers Valve Unveil Developer Community Site (29 June) Doug Lombardi talks Steam (29 June) Valve: Getting Closer To HL2: Lost Coast Release (27 June) Doug Lombardi Interview, DoD Source development still unclear DoD: Source News Update & HL1: Deathmatch Source Revamp DoD: Source Screenshots Collection Half Life 2: Lost Coast HDR overview Eurogamer: Half-Life 2: The Lost Coast preview Discussion >> By Gary
 Microsoft have officially announced X05, the major trade and media event that will showcase the Xbox 360 in Europe.The company promise to reveal the details of the European Xbox 360 launch at X05, and Microsoft's Chris Lewis added to the hype by saying: We have a lot to say and even more to show people. Believe me, after X05 there will be no question that Xbox 360 is the next-generation. The X events have been used by Microsoft to make some major Xbox announcements in the past; the pricing for the original Xbox was unveiled at the event in 2001, while the acquisition of Rare was announced at the event the following year.The exact location of X05 is being kept firmly under-wraps for the time being, but the dates of 4th and 5th of October have been confirmed. Microsoft confirms plans for X05 event this October Related: Spong.com: X05 confirmed for 360 Euro debut European Xbox 360 Showcase Event Planned (24 May) This month's Japanese Xbox 360 unveiling "On The Scale Of E3" PS3 & Xbox 360 Exclusive Games List Xbox 360 to make the big splash on November 4th? Xbox 360 In Black Hundreds of Fan-Created Xbox 360 Faceplates Report: Xbox 360 Mass Production To Start In August Japan yawns at Xbox 360 Xbox 360 Beta Kit Image Hits The Web PS3 most expensive console ever/Xbox 360 shortages? Xbox 360 Beta Dev-Kits Shipped To Developers Team Ninja chief attacks Xbox 360 DVDs Discussion >> By Rob
 A demo of Prison Tycoon has been released, the sim where you have to build the ultimate correctional facility. In the game, you build a low-security prison from the ground-up, gradually upgrading to maximum-security for the world's most dangerous criminals. You have to break up inmate fights and keep up prisoner morale by providing them with activities, while taking care of issues such as giving time-off for good behaviour and hiring the prison staff. The demo allows full access to all of the game features, but includes a sixty-minute time limit: CRIME DOESN’T PAY, BUT JUSTICE DOES. By Rob
Gamespot.com are speculating that the furore over the Hot Coffee GTA: San Andreas mod might actually be an artful piece of viral marketing initiated by Rockstar Games.The notion came up in an IM conversation with a source close to Rockstar's marketing department; he told them it wasn't unlikely that the whole thing is a marketing ploy, suggesting Rockstar may have actually given the mod to an outside party as a way of getting around the ratings handed down by the ESRB: DEEPTHROAT: ask the right questions and you uncover the truth GTA Hot Coffee Also Confirmed On PS2 Interview With Assemblyman At Centre of GTA Sex Mod Row Rockstar Again Denies Stirring Hot Coffee Senator Clinton climbs onboard Hot-Coffee witch hunt Watchdog Jumps Into GTA Sex Mod Debate Modder: "the scriptcode, the models, the animations and the dialogs by the original voice-actors were all created by RockStar" NIMF Stirs GTA Hot Coffee Debate to Next Level GTA sex scandal goes down under ESRB investigating San Andreas sex minigames Rockstar Deny Sex in GTA: San Andreas Discussion >> By Rob
 Hong Kong based video game exporter Lik-sang.com is offering free worldwide shipping for the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS as part of a new partnership with UPS. Customers in 205 countries who purchase one of the handhelds and one system-specific game don't have to pay for any shipping, just the price of the unit and extra game. The offer is expanded to include all colour variations of the Nintendo DS, and will only be open until the 31st of August. Lik-Sang News Related: Worms Coming To PSP, Nintendo DS Updated Space Invaders Coming To PSP Silver PSP? PSP Hacks & Mods List Adult gamers choose DS over PSP Original Resident Evil Coming To Nintendo DS? Mount Everest Climbers Pack Their DS Discussion >> By Rob
 Bandai Games have announced they will be publishing The Legend of Heroes, an RPG with over 50 hours of gameplay for the Sony PSP.The game will hit stores in the U.S. this September, and initial information reveals it will be a single-player turn based RPG with 3D environments, and will feature over 100 unique characters for players to interact with: Known by the name: Eiyuu Densetsu ("Legend of Heroes") Gagharv Trilogy: Akai Shizuku ("Crimson Tears") in Japan, the game is developed by legendary Nihon Falcom in Tokyo. The company is well known for their RPG work on many platforms and brands, including the "Ys", "Brandish" and "Sorcerian Series." While faithful to the "Legend of Heroes" series, players unfamiliar with the story will discover an easy-to-pick-up gameplay experience. Legend of Heroes coming to PSPs - Bandai press release Related: BandaiGames.com Updated Space Invaders Coming To PSP Enjoy your Big Mac, and PSP? Silver PSP? PS3/Xbox360/PSP/DS Compatibility Rumours Swirl Discussion >> By Rob
 360hacker.net has posted up a list of the games already announced for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, handily sorted into categories of exclusive titles for each console, and those that will appear on both.The PS3 isn't expected to be released until a good few months after the 360, and as such there are only 16 PS3 exclusives in the list so far, compared to 40 for the Xbox 360. PS3 and Xbox 360 exclusive games Related: Press release: Sony to launch PS3 in Spring 2006 (16 May) MTV: Xbox 360 coming in November (6 May) Gates Confirms Xbox 360 Shipping This Year (4 May) Xbox to make the big splash on November 4th? PS3/Xbox360/PSP/DS Compatibility Rumours Swirl Report: Xbox 360 Mass Production To Start In August Japan yawns at Xbox 360 Sony and Nvidia, buddies forever? PS3 most expensive console ever/Xbox 360 shortages? Discussion >> By Rob
 Blizzard knows how to keep their community alive and happy. The latest medium-sized bonusmap is called Duststorm and is suitable for 2v2 or 3v3 player matches. You can download the map for free here. Set in tileset Barren, its description reads as follows:These barren wastes hold nothing for the living, harboring only the bones of those who have fallen to the sun bleached land. The dusty earth thus serves as a savage battleground where armies can unleash their full might unhindered. Expect more bonusmaps to come your way in the months ahead.Related info: Blizzard Entertainment Battle.net Pluck New Warcraft III: Frozen Throne Bonusmap (17 June) New Minimap for Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne (17 April) Discussion >> By Chris
 Video games have been under the spotlight recently, surrounded by a lot of controversy, mainly from the San Andreas sex mod and other such games related happenings that have not seen the industry's reputation coming up roses.Well some positive news coming in recently from the British Medical Journal that suggests video games may help children who suffer with cancer and other severe conditions in such a way that it distracts them from their pain. According to professor of gambling studies at Nottingham Tent University, Mark Griffiths, patients who were distracted by video games had 'less nausea and lower systolic blood pressure than [control patients] (who were simply asked to rest) after treatment and needed fewer analgesics.' Griffiths wrote: "games focus attention away from potential discomfort and, unlike more traditional, therapeutic activities, they do not rely on passive movements and sometimes painful manipulation of the limbs." Burn fat while kicking ass in Halo 2 Playstation Added to California School Curriculum PS2 Used To Combat Obesity in West Virginia Discussion >> By Gary
 What if you could play your favourite Xbox and Playstation games but at the same time, get a workout? Well one company hopes to bring that commonly shared dream to your home (for the right price) in the form of the Kilowatt joystick.For inspiration, we looked to the F-16 fighter, which incorporates a force-sensitive joystick. Without moving the joystick perceptibly, the F-16 pilot applies force in the direction he wishes the plane to move. With no moving parts to add lag, reaction is virtually instantaneous. Playstation Added to California School Curriculum PS2 Used To Combat Obesity in West Virginia Discussion >> By Gary
 Eidos has released an impressive collection of screenshots from the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legend, featuring Lara Croft in all her upgraded glory. British adventurer Lara Croft who - having undergone extensive surgery at Crystal Dynamics - looks ever more ready to face the perils of a haunt from her past and perhaps achieve critical acclaim for doing so. Tomb Raider's Djimon Hounsou and Bono to tackle poverty Angelina Jolie and Bob Geldof Combine Forces Discussion >> By Gary
 Over on the official Battlefield 2 website, EA has announced availability of the second patch for the much troubled online shooter. This patch (1.02) is purported to fix the recent memory leak that was causing some servers hosting the game to crash unexpectedly. Recently EA advised fans to uninstall Battlefield 2 from their PCs after applying the last patch (1.01) that caused more problems than it fixed but hopefully they will make a nice recovery and redeem there long awaited sequel. The hotfix for Battlefield 2 v1.01 is now available for download. This update replaces v1.01 and fixes the said memory leak. Along with this update, we've made available an updated unranked server file for Win32 and an updated unranked server file for Linux. Battlefield Sector EA advise fans to uninstall Battlefield 2 Battlefield 2 GPU Wars, ATI Vs Nvidia EA expected to tackle BF2 server issues EA launch first Battlefield 2 patch Battlefield 2 video card dilemma Battlefield 2 demo, mirrors and torrent Official website Dice EA Games Discussion >> By Gary
 According to an article over on GameCloud.com, it is confirmed that the upcoming Doom movie will be based in Mars, contrary to previous speculation. Recently there was a Doom movie panel held in San Diego, California. The panel saw some audience questions answered by stars of the upcoming Doom movie, including The Rock. GameCloud have the 90 second teaser trailer that confirms the movie takes place one Mars, plus another trailer that fans of the Doom game will certainly want to check out. The second trailer features part of the first person shooter's sequence, as the movie will have very similar scenes to that of the Doom 3 game. Yes, the movie will at one point have a viewpoint just like the game, right down to the weapons loading animation. The sequence was, by the producer's own admission, still incomplete in terms of visual effects and other elements but watching the clip feels like you are watching the game in action, from surprise monster appearance in corridors to shooting parts of the environment to fry the creatures. Doom Movie Logo? Universal Pictures listing for Doom The Movie Doom (2005) on IMDb.com Doom Coming to Phones (7 June) Doom 3 Expansion, uninspiring money grabber? id Software Biopic In The Pipeline (15 April) Discussion >> By Gary
 We recently reported on a survey conducted by US polling firm Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates, in which it was concluded that consumers favoured Sony's Blue-Ray disks over Toshiba's HD-DVD as a next-gen format. Well, Gamespot did a little snooping and discovered some disturbing facts: 1. The survey was funded by the Blue-Ray association. 2. When asking for the data, GameSpot was only provided with a small sample of incomplete data that compared Blu-Ray features against current DVDs, not HD-DVDs. 3.Consumers were told to assume the price would be the same, when in fact Blu-Ray discs are expected to sell for at least $10 more than current DVDs. But there was no such question about whether people would prefer a format that makes the discs $10 more expensive or just 10 percent more expensive, as is expected with HD-DVDs. Bluray Lies Related: Blue-Ray all the way, consumers say Xbox 360 to side with HD-DVD? Kutaragi: No agreement on Next-Gen DVDs Discussion >> By Gary
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