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The second trailer for Rockstar's series is out showing us even more of the huge world that is Grand Theft Auto 4. If I could swear here, I would.
Battlefield 2142 beta patch v1.40 This is a beta patch for Battlefield 2142 NOTE: This is the BETA version of the patch! Be aware this is NOT an official release of a patch.
Quake 4 Multiplayer demo Including three different levels from the game, this is the Quake 4 multiplayer demo released right after the v1.4.2 patch from id Software.
Lego Universe trailer The full-featured MMOG is complete with character advancement, expansive social and community features, and provides an alternative to other MMOGs on the market.
Chow Yun Fat reprises the role of Inspector Tequila from John Woo's influential action film, "Hard Boiled" in this hyperkinetic shooting game. Run into danger with both fists full of lead and take down the organized crime bosses who stepped over the line when they took your family. Stop in and take a look at our latest videos for this amazing looking shooter.
Another retail patch for Pacific Storm is now online, advancing this 3D real-time World War II action strategy hybrid by Lesta Studio to version 1.5. This release addresses crash, gameplay, joystick and other bugs as outlined in the accompanying change notes.
Here is a closer look at the latest gtaIV trailer complements of guys over at Gamevideos.com. They do an excellent job braking down the key events and translating signs, giving you an in-depth analysis to this amazing trailer.
Following a successful beta, the final version of Highway Tampa for Battlefield 2 is now ready to roll out. DICE, along with our update partner Intel, created this new map focused on tank battles that echo those of Battlefield 1942. Exploding shells ring out across the desert as tank columns meet in furious battle amidst the swirling sands.
Rockstar conquers all again with the next in its city-sprawling, crime-ridden series in Grand Theft Auto IV. Niko Bellic is an Eastern European immigrant in his mid-thirties, who has come to Liberty City to pursue the "American Dream". Niko was persuaded to move to Liberty City by his cousin Roman, who claimed in multiple e-mails to Niko that he was living a fabulous life, with two women, four hot tubs and fifteen sports cars; but he was in fact telling lies to hide his own failures.
Switchball is an intricate puzzle game set in a stunning 3D world. Control an ever-changing ball along a narrow winding course suspended in midair. Solve your way through challenging levels jam-packed with obstacles, traps and mazes. Download this demo today.
This is a beta patch for Battlefield 2142. Please read below in more information on specifics of what this patch contains.
NOTE: This is the BETA version of the patch! Be aware this may effect your gameplay in a negative manner and is NOT an official release of a patch.
LaRouche Followers Claim Cover-up in Feds Virginia Tech Report
Last week GamePolitics reported that a Bush Administration study on the Virginia Tech massacre made no mention of video games despite allegations by Miami attorney Jack Thompson and members of the Lyndon LaRouch political action committee that violent games played a role in provoking the rampage.
Following the GP report, the LaRouche PAC called the study a cover-up on its website, and seems to allege some type of conspiracy between the video game industry and websites that reported on the Bush Administration�s findings:
The video game lobby is praising the [Virginia Tech] report for its cover-up of LPAC exposure of the Va Tech massacres. On June 21, on the lobby�s websites and magazines, Games Industry and Gammer [sic] Life, write:
�Despite the efforts of video game critics Jack Thompson and Lyndon LaRouche, the V-Tech report is out with no mention of video games at all� According to GamePolitics, the video game issue was brought up at the V-Tech Review Panel hearings no less than three times by supporters of Lyndon LaRouche PAC.�
The Virginia Tech Review Panel appointed by Gov. Tim Kaine continues to study the April 16th massacre.
The full-featured MMOG is complete with character advancement, expansive social and community features, and provides a child-safe alternative to other MMOGs on the market. As a player, you can customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose, providing unique opportunities for players to expand and explore with their creations.
Released by Stormregion this is the v1.21 patch for Codename: Panzers updating the real-time strategy game from v1.10 and improving Vista compatibility.
Including three different levels from the game, this is the Quake 4 multiplayer demo released right after the v1.4.2 patch from id Software. This is the windows version of the demo.
Kim Phu from Kotaku reports:
Although the AMA still have to vote on the issue of classifying videogame addiction as a mental disorder, it's clear that the majority of the physicians who make up the committee that votes on whether or not the issue makes it into the American Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders would rather postpone the decision until more information can be found.
"Doctors backed away on Sunday from a controversial proposal to designate video game addiction as a mental disorder akin to alcoholism, saying psychiatrists should study the issue more."
"Addiction experts also strongly opposed the idea at a debate at the American Medical Association's annual meeting. They said more study is needed before excessive use of video and online games -- a problem that affects about 10 percent of players -- could be considered a mental illness."
Instead of trying to get the manual updated with video game addiction in it this year, the committee suggested the American Psychiatric Associated consider adding it to the manual in five years when the manual will be up for revision. Which is fine by me. In five years, I'll be so consumed with my alcohol-induced depression, I won't really have time to play video games.
Frets On Fire is the open source project that keeps you jamming. The FoF features include support for guitar controllers and generic joysticks, song editor, world charts, hundreds of songs composed by the community, import Guitar Hero� I and Guitar Hero� II songs, multiplatform; runs on Windows�, Linux�, Mac OS X� and FreeBSD�, and it's 100% open source!
Go behind the scenes at Blur to see how the incredible pre-rendered intro was put together. This trailer runs just under three minutes and contains gameplay and interview footage.
Decloak is a round based game where the rebel team tries to escape to a certain point in the map before the combine stop them. The rebels have the ability to cloak which makes them completely invisible. While cloaked, the rebels can use their crowbar and gravity gun as tools to success. When uncloaked, they can use any weapon in their arsenal. Unlike the combine team, the rebels have the ability to pick up stronger weapons in the map. Download now available!
The Specialist has moved on to version 2.1! The new version adds more weapons and even more special moves to use against your opponents. Read below for more details! Download now available.
GameSpot�s Brendan Sinclair has a nice interview with a guy who knows a thing or two about video game violence controversies - Vince Desi of Running with Scissors. Among Desi�s comments:
Whether I or any other developer or gamer likes, loves, or hates Manhunt 2 is not the issue. The real issue is we as an industry allow ourselves to be set up. I�m a big fan of the ESRB, I think in general they do a great job.
The dilemma is that while we are supposedly a free society� the fact is government, hypocritical politicians, and the media dictate directly and indirectly who wins and loses, or who gets to play, so to speak. Does Hillary really have a clue?
�I think there is a need for both [ESA & ESRB], but I agree I would prefer them to be independent, and I truly believe it would be more helpful to our industry. Clearly it would improve their credibility. RWS has always supported both groups, regardless of how we�ve been scapegoated in the industry�
The video game industry is too easy for [politicians] to complain about, and with a presidential election next year I can only imagine the pseudo talking points we�ll be hearing. It could be the only issue the Democrats and Republicans agree upon.
The latest trailer for Overlord is now available for download to reveal more of the upcoming fantasy 3D action adventure by Triumph Studios where you control an army of Minions with the goal of becoming a dark Overlord. The trailer run just over a minute and shows gameplay and CG footage. Download now available.
Michael Fahey from Kotaku reports:
Okami. Ico. Shadow of the Colossus. Manhunt 2. Odd games to group together, but perhaps not where Take Two chairman Strauss Zelnick is concerned. In a statement today he defended his company's game passionately in the face of its sudden non-releasable status.
"The Rockstar team has come up with a game that fits squarely within the horror genre and was intended to do so...It brings a unique, formerly unheard of cinematic quality to interactive entertainment, and is also a fine piece of art"
Webster's defines art as "the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects", so yes, Manhunt 2 definitely falls into that broad definition. Some of the greatest works of art in history stemmed from human cruelty and violence. My favorite Picasso work, Guernica is itself a study in human suffering and cruelty, so who is to say Zelnick is wrong? Manhunt 2 could certainly be defined as art...though of course it won't bring the game any closer to being released.
Overlord playable demo
Only the player's actions will determine if they will rise to become the new all-powerful Overlord; it's all up to how bad you want to be in order to succeed.
Ultima Online: Kingdon Reborn
Experience the rebirth of a legendary MMO world with this beta for Ultima Online: Kingdom Reborn. All registered 3DGamers users are welcome to join in on the fun!
Tomb Raider: Anniversary playable demo
Now fans can explore the original adventure on a much grander scale, while enjoying the elements which made the original such a success.
Starcraft 2 Gameplay trailer
Stop in and check out the very first gameplay trailer for Starcraft 2. This trailer gives us a 20 minute overview of new and returning units.
Halo 2 vista trailer
The Halo 2 for Windows Vista trailer is now available for download. Vista players prepare for the battle of your lives!
FreeStyle Street Basketball online client
Get an early look at what this online basketball game is about during our public preview event! Join over 32 million players worldwide!
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl mod
Download the Float32 modification for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. which beefs up the already impressive graphics in GSC Game World's shooter! Download now!
Rumble Fighter online client
Rumble Fighter allows a maximum of 8 players to battle it out in multiplayer action. Are you tuff enough?
Shlongg demo
Battle massive amounts of "The Shlongg Dominion". It's going to be a hard fight.
Dance Online open beta
Stop in, download, and get your groove on. Download Dance! Online now!
Baseball Mogul 2008 demo
Featuring up-to-date lineups, a roster of over 18,000 current and former players, and complete financial management control. Are you ready to manage?
Sam & Max Episode 6: demo
What started out as a local mind-control scheme has grown to global proportions, and Sam & Max are off to the moon to save the entire planet!
ArmA: Armed Assault demo
Find yourself thrust in the midst of battle while fighting against enemies who challenge even the most seasoned soldiers.
Beyond The Red Line
Christmas has come early for Battlestar Galactica fans. Hopefully this will tide us over until the next season starts.
9Dragons open beta
9Dragons is the first authentic martial arts massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Now is your chance to join the quickly growing world of 9Dragons.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles demo
The Turtles have grown apart as a family, but with the rise of a new evil empire our heroes in a half shell band together once more in this action packed demo to defeat their monstrous foes!
Supreme Commander demo
Reign supreme as you command the Cybran Nation with this futuristic RTS demo featuring the early stages of the single-player campaign!
Warhammer: Mark of Chaos MP Demo
The Warhammer universe comes alive again with this massive MP demo, offering tutorials, 4 maps and 3 battle modes to make your mark as a Chaos warrior!
