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Football Manager 2006 v6.0.3 Patch
PC
20/02/06 13:16
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SIGames has released a new patch for Football Manager 2006, adding various tweaks, enhancements and bugfixes (check full article for changelog). As you probably know, there are two demos already available and you can find them here and here.




Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk Scree..
Playstation 2
20/02/06 12:52
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We have new screenshots from the tutorial mode of Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk, an arcade action air combat game that takes place in a distant future, in a time when the solar system has been conquered by the human beings. All states have come together to create the World Nations Union. But through the centuries, this government became more and more inhuman and tyrannical. A small group made of a few brave nations has decided to take its independence. Developed by Kando Games, Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk will hit the store shelves this March.




Trapt Screens/Details #2
Playstation 2
20/02/06 12:32
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Take-Two Interactive Europe today released more screenshots from Trapt for the PlayStation 2 along with a Q&A; with Hitoshi Hasegawa, the Director of Development and Promotion. The action is set in a medieval Europe and you play as Queen Allura, a deposed member of royalty who has been framed for the murder of her father, King Olaf. Together with her handmaiden, Rachel, she escapes into castle-bound exile deep within the Black Forest where she encounters a diabolic entity called The Fiend, who possesses her and transforms her into a trap master, an evil temptress who uses deadly traps for revenge against those who killed her father.



Related Game: Trapt - 1 news - 35 screens

Trauma Center: Under the Knife Delayed i..
DS
20/02/06 12:17
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Previously set for a March release, Trauma Center: Under the Knife for the Nintendo DS will be released by Nintendo of Europe on April 28th. The game lets you play doctor, performing increasingly complex surgeries. The stylus will be your scalpel as you make incisions, anesthetize problem areas, remove tumors, monitor vital signs and apply bandages.




Rhythmic Star Screens
Playstation 2
20/02/06 12:11
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Ignition today released the first screenshots from Rhythmic Star for the PlayStation 2. The game makes full use of the EyeToy USB camera. To progress, touch the stars in time to the music as they cascade down the screen. Release is expected on 10th March, with the game priced at £14.99.



Related Game: Rhythmic Star - 0 news - 4 screens

SUN Movie #3
Playstation
20/02/06 10:30
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Webzen released a new movie of SUN, their game which will incorporate console-style game mechanics into a classic MMORPG. Unlike most MMORPGs, SUN allows players to strategically set the stage for battles by choosing different types of maps, entry numbers, degrees of difficulty and types of monsters for the ultimate customized game play experience. Additionally, advanced community tools allow players to communicate within a village and experience various kinds of economic affairs.


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SUN Movie #3 (42.23MB)


The Godfather Movie #12 and #13
Xbox
20/02/06 10:13
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Electronic Arts released two new movies from The Godfather, the game revealed by Warren Jensen at Bear-Stearns 17th Annual Media, Entertainment and Information Conference (thanks: GameSpot). Developed by EA and based on the book by Mario Puzo and the classic film by Paramount Pictures through a licensing relationship with Viacom Consumer Products, EA's The Godfather features a GTA style city where players can explore and accomplish missions. The game will offer players countless choices for solving the family's problems with violence, skillful diplomacy, or a cunning mixture of both. The Godfather is due to ship in Europe on March 24th and in North America on March 21st, for PC, Xbox and PS2. The game will also be available for the Xbox 360 and PSP later in 2006.


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Related Game: The Godfather - 18 news - 115 screens

LOTR: The Battle for Middle-earth II Mov..
PC
20/02/06 10:07
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Electronic Arts released a new movie from The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II, the sequel which allows players to engage in heated battles with Elven and Dwarven armies plus heroes and creatures "that have never been seen in a The Lord of the Rings film". Thanks: GameSpot. The single-player demo is locally mirrored here. The game will be released on March 2nd, 2006.




Battle of Europe Demo
PC
20/02/06 09:42
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BlackBean Game has released a playable demo for Battle of Europe, allowing you to try out this flight sim developed by MAUS Software and scheduled for this March. The game offers 16 historically based missions, including tutorial and bonus missions, 180 models including planes, bases, ships, vehicles and more, varying weather and daytime conditions, and more.


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Half-Life 2 Rube Goldberg device #2
PC
19/02/06 08:53
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In addition to the two previous Half-Life 2 Rube Goldberg devices we mirrored, we now have a third one available from our download archives. This Rube Goldberg device is also made with Garry's mod for Half-Life 2. Enjoy!



Related Game: Half-Life 2 - 93 news - 162 screens

Best of the Week 13-18 February

18/02/06 13:44
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A new week, a new load of news, a new load of downloads. Check out the most important articles and most popular downloads of this week in our weekly summary. Welcome to Best of the Week 13-18 February.

Top Stories

The week started with some news from 2K Games. 2K Games announced that Firefly Studios is working on the third installment in the Stronghold series, called Stronghold Legends. Stronghold Legends is a a real time strategy game built on the Stronghold heritage, combining beautifully crafted visuals and well balanced gameplay with the epic legends of the middle ages. Stronghold Legends will feature a new strategic conquest style of play and new multiplayer modes - gamers can play as King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Count Vlad Dracul or relive the heroic sagas of the mighty Siegfried of Germany in twenty-four missions that span across three unique campaigns. Stronghold Legends is due to ship in fall 2006. You can check out the Press Release and some screenshots here.

NCsoft also announced that Auto Assault is available for open beta testing from 6-10pm Thursdays and 9am Saturday through to 9pm Sunday. In this game, players explore a post-apocalyptic future in customizable cars, motorcycles, semis and even tanks. Players battle other players both in arenas and in epic race vs. race wars for control of the regions in a devastated Earth. Auto Assault uses the power of the Havok physics engine to let you make insane jumps, send obstacles flying and even blast bridges, buildings, fences and trees with your car-mounted rockets. Check the Press Release and a link to the beta here.

Ubisoft announced Monday that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Lockdown has gone Gold and will hit the stores across the U.S. on February 16, 2006. Compared with the console version, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 4 Lockdown for PC features a multiplayer reward system, improved AI, a new “Free-for-all” game type, a revamped Rivalry Mode, new weapons, and many more. You can find a Press Release here and you can still download the demo here.

Following Valve Software’s recent announcement that they will be releasing all Half-Life 2 add-ons in Episodes from now on, they Monday released the first information about Half-Life 2: Episode 1. Episode 1 will continue the story from the Half-Life 2 single player adventure. Half-Life 2: Episode 1 promises better AI, enhanced physical gameplay, and more. You can find all the details here and the original article can be found here.

On Tuesday SouthPeak Interactive announced that State of Emergency 2, developed by DC Studios, is available throughout North America for as little as $29.99. State of Emergency 2 takes place 10 years after the original and has Spanky, Bull and MacNeill again up against the Corporation. This time, they not only have access to guns but also - for the first time - helicopters, speedboats, Tanks and APCs and new team members. State of Emergency 2 adds a full story-based single-player game to the challenge modes and split-screen multiplayer modes. SouthPeak Interactive also plan a PSP release which is due to be release this fall. Check out the Press Release along with the full article here.

Wednesday Reef Entertainment Limited released some new screenshots from Utopia City, their upcoming sci-fo FPS set in 2091 where a parallel virtual world, based on the real life town of Postville, begins to take on a life of its own and threatens normal life as it really is. Developed by Parallax Art Studios, Utopia City will be available in Q2 2006. Check the original article here.

THQ announced that they will be releasing an Xbox 360 demo of The Outfit via Xbox Live on March 3rd. The demo allows up to 8 players to play over Xbox Live or 2 players (1vs1) through the split-screen feature. You can find a list of features along with the original article here.

Ubisoft has sent us new Far Cry Instincts Predator screenshots, illustrating how the game takes advantage of Xbox 360’s multi-core next-generation engine. Scheduled for launch this Spring, Far Cry Instincts Predator will feature both Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter and an enhanced version of the original Far Cry Instincts game. You can check out the new screenshots along with the full article here.

Downloads of the Week
New demos, trailers, patches and much more have been released this week. Here is a list of the most popular files.

Demos:
  • Commandos Strike Force Demo

  • War World: Tactical Combat v1.09 Demo

  • War on Terror English Demo

  • ETROM: The Astral Essence English Demo


  • Patches:
  • Battlefield 2 v1.2 Patch

  • Star Wars: Empire at War v1.2 Patch

  • Total BF2 Map Packs

  • World of Warcraft v1.9.4 Patch

  • FEAR v1.03 Patches Released


  • Trailers:
  • Battlefield 2: Euro Force Trailer

  • Far Cry Instincts Predator Trailer #2

  • Half-Life 2 Rube Goldberg devices

  • Far Cry Instincts Predator Trailer

  • Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 Trailer


  • Game Clients / Programs / Drivers / Mods :
  • Nexuiz v1.5 Free Full Game

  • Dofus-Arena Open Beta Test Client

  • DarkSpace v1.484 Beta Client

  • SPV5 Reality Mod v1.0 Client




  • Age of Mourning Back On Track
    PC
    18/02/06 11:40
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    The development team behind the Age of Mourning let us know that their MMORPG will be released sometime within the next 6 months. The closed beta testing will start sooner, most likely in April. Details can be found in this thread.



    Related Game: Mourning - 16 news - 299 screens

    Best of the Battlefield Tournament Winne..
    Xbox 360
    18/02/06 11:33
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    Yesterday, February 17, Team Legends emerged as the winner of EA’s Best of the Battlefield, the video game tournament played on Xbox for Battlefield 2: Modern Combat. The 10-member team claimed the grand prize of $250,000 - $25,000 for each team member. The massive tournament began in November and featured one of the largest prize purses of any video game tournament in history – more than $300,000. Over 200+ hopeful teams (10 players each) registered and went head-to-head for a spot in the finals.




    Out of Hell 18 February 2006

    18/02/06 11:22
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         If you have any file related to entertainment/gaming/hardware and want it hosted on our mirrors, feel free to contact us.

         Writers Wanted:
         We need writers willing to do editorials (Xbox 360 vs PS3/etc) Interviews (ask companies questions on upcoming titles) and maybe other articles. As of now our current staff is busy with school and reviews, so they have no time to do interviews and editorials. If you want to start working for us, this is a good place to start. Please, serious inquiries only. If you can't write, don't bother, our editors are busy enough as it is :) If you can write the English language very well and are interested in writing please inquire within. English does not have to be your native language, only well written. You must live in USA/Canada only. You must have a desire to write, and write a lot. Knowledge of computers and games is a plus. Ages 16 and up. If you fit this profile please send a sample a text of something gaming related to kurt . k (at) gamershell . com. Sample text should be in the context of gaming. 2-4 pages only.

         A new article has been added in our dedicated section: TPerfect Dark Zero Review (Xbox 360).

         1. Aspyr Media, Inc. announced that the official website of Activision, Inc.'s Call of Duty 2 (Mac) is now live.
         2. Interactive Television Networks, Inc. announced the launch of PULSE, the first IPTV music video network. PULSE will offer unlimited video-on-demand access to a commercial free library of more than 30,000 music videos from all the major recording labels, with new videos added weekly. Videos will be organized into dozens of 24/7 channels, classified by specific group and genre. Channels will include “The Heartland” for country music fans, “Old School Jamz” which will show favorite hip-hop videos and “Rock ON!,” showcasing classic rock videos, among many others. Click here for the entire press release.
         3. The second edition of Games Market Europe will take place on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th September 2006 at London's Business Design Centre. For 2006 Games Market Europe boasts a number of additional features, including conference facilities for product and retail presentations, a store of the year promotion, a networking reception for domestic and international buyers, meeting areas for retailers and a one day conference for City fund managers and venture capitalists.






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