New Soul Calibur IV Trailer Shows the "Secret Apprentice"

Screenshots featuring the Secret Apprentive out of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, newly revealed as a guest character.

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You may have heard by now that the upcoming Soul Calibur IV will be getting one more Star Wars character thrown into the action with “Starkiller,” the protagonist of the also-upcoming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. 

That means Namco Bandai has to unveil a new trailer for the game, complete with a brief, teasing segment about the new character.

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Naked Gun intro done in GTA IV

GamesRadar recreates the Naked Gun introduction using Grand Theft Auto IV

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EA Sport predicts Portugal will win Euro 2008

And the UEFA EURO 2008 trophy goes to… Portugal! EA SPORTS today declared the winner of UEFA EURO 2008. Using the simulation engine in the UEFA EURO 2008 videogame, EA SPORTS was able to test all 16 teams in the competition and determine that Portugal would come out on top. UEFA EURO 2008, the officially licensed videogame of the tournament, also predicted the following placements:

• UEFA EURO 2008 Champion: Portugal
• UEFA EURO 2008 Final: Portugal 2 Italy 1
• Golden Boot winner: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal (5 goals)

Players around the globe will compare these astonishing statistics to the real world results as they unfold. The Final itself was an epic battle where Italy’s resilient defense was pitted against Portugese flair, with Portugal ultimately winning 2-1 to capture its first European championship. Goals from Deco (28th) and Ronaldo (63rd), his fifth goal of the tournament, staked Portugal to a 2-0 lead early in the second half before midfielder Andrea Pirlo scored in the 75th minute to bring the Italians to within one. Portugal survived a frantic final 15 minutes to capture the Henri Delaunay Trophy.



In the EA SPORTS simulation, old rivalries were reignited. France was beaten 2-0 by Italy in one semifinal, in a replay of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final won by the Italians 5-3 in penalty kicks. In the EA SPORTS simulation the two teams played to a 1-1 draw in a group stage match.

Portugal knocked off Germany 2-0 in the other semifinal.
Host countries Austria and Switzerland both failed to advance from the group round. Switzerland was the first country eliminated from the competition. Luck also ran out for Croatia in the group stage. After knocking off England in qualifying, Croatia had injury problems, losing star forward Eduardo among others, and failed to advance from Group B.

EA SPORTS UEFA EURO 2008 results:

Final Score Goal Scorer

Portugal 2 Deco (’28), Ronaldo (’63)
Italy 1 Pirlo (’75)
Semi Finals
Portugal 2 Almeida (’45), Ronaldo (’87)
Germany 0

Italy 2 Toni (’77), Toni (’84)
France 0

Quarter Finals

Portugal 2 Gomes (’43), Ronaldo (’57)
Poland 0

Czech Republic 0
Germany 1 Klose (’62)

France 2 Henry (’78), Benzema (‘112)
Spain 1 Torres (’86)

Sweden 0
Italy 2 Pirlo (’61), Toni (’73)

Group Play
Group A

Switzerland 0 Czech Republic 1
Portugal 2 Turkey 0
Czech Republic 2 Portugal 2
Switzerland 1 Turkey 1
Switzerland 0 Portugal 0
Turkey 1 Czech Republic 0

Group B

Austria 1 Croatia 3
Germany 0 Poland 0
Croatia 0 Germany 2
Austria 0 Poland 1
Poland 0 Croatia 0
Austria 0 Germany 2

Group C

Romania 0 France 2
Netherlands 1 Italy 1
Italy 1 Romania 0
Netherlands 0 France 1
Netherlands 3 Romania 1
France 1 Italy 1

Group D

Spain 1 Russia 0
Greece 0 Sweden 2
Sweden 1 Spain 1
Greece 1 Russia 1
Greece 0 Spain 2
Russia 0 Sweden 1

UEFA EURO 2008 features all of the teams and official stadiums that will be part of UEFA EURO 2008. Take one of 52 European national teams to glory from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the championship tournament. 

A new game mode called Captain Your Country will enable gamers to put themselves on the pitch, earn the captaincy of their team, and truly inspire their country to glory. Gamers will be able to celebrate their success on-field through user-controlled celebrations that will add to the pageantry and atmosphere of the event.

Midway Launches Full Website for TNA Impact

TNA iMPACT! the video game. The site, found at www.tnagame.com will be jam-packed with the most up to date news about the first game based on the most innovative wrestling brand today, TNA Wrestling. Developed by Midway LA, TNA iMPACT! is scheduled to ship this September for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 2.

Visitors to www.tnagame.com will find HD trailers, screenshots, news updates and a community forum for detailed discussions on every aspect of TNA iMPACT!. The site also features a look at the confirmed-to-date TNA videogame roster with profiles of all the superstars in the game, and a huge download section with screenshots and official wallpapers.

About the TNA iMPACT! Video Game:
The TNA iMPACT! video game is the exclusive total nonstop action wrestling game based off the fastest growing professional wrestling brand in the world and its flagship program TNA iMPACT!. You are able to choose your wrestling style, custom move set and clothing to construct the ultimate champion. The game also features top wrestling talent such as Abyss, Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, Rhino, Booker T, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Sting and more to deliver all of the excitement and action of the television show!

Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword on Nintendo DS

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Runes of Magic – The future of free2play MMOs

New Free-to-Play-MMOG with countless features available before Christmas

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. The German version of the sophisticated fantasy adventure will come to light even before Christmas 2008. The English version will be released soon afterwards. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world. Players can choose from six main classes. Combined with a secondary class they dispose of 36 individual character classes over all. All characters possess unique skills with impressive combo attacks and can use mounts in the later stages of game play. A particularly attractive feature for guilds and even players is the possibility to arrange their own virtual homes with individual furnishing. Thanks to an extensive crafting and reputation system, thrilling PVP as well as demanding dungeons and boss-monsters no wishes remain unsatisfied. MMO fans can find first pictures and a registration form for the newsletter on the official teaser site www.runesofmagic.com

Runes of Magic – a world full of wizardry and adventure
In Runes of Magic players explore and discover a magical realm full of wonders and ancient riddles. On their way from simple novice to famous hero, they will always be accompanied by magical runes and potent oracles which are fragments of the divine book Taborea. In Runes of Magic players should use the rune stone wisely, for they might also lure them to a path of destruction. But legend has it, that he, who embraces the oracle and acquires its might, will gain absolute power over the future. It is now up to the player, to write on the history of the world.

To do that, players have access to a dual class system which allows them to freely combine their main and secondary classes, in order to freely build a character the way they want. On their way through Taborea, they learn professions and special skills to forge mighty armor and weaponry or to enhance them. After a hard day of labor players can relax in their own homes, which they can arrange any way they want. In addition they have access to a dynamic item and rune system, as well as three gathering and eight crafting professions. Dangerous dungeons, raids and an extensive PVP system challenge PC heros in the long run.

The Taiwanese developers of Runewaker Entertainment Ltd. grew up in the USA and were enthusiastic "Ultima Online" and "World of Warcraft" players. Runes of Magic was developed in a time frame of three years according to western MMO standards. Runemaker will provide new challenges for players every three to four months with free add-ons and updates.

Frogster Interactive Pictures AG strives to release both the European-English version and the American version at the same time. Concerning the US version Frogster currently looking for a qualified US-Publisher.

Features Runes of Magic

• Free2play, no monthly fees, free download
• Dual class system with switchable primary and secondary classes
• Enthralling background story
• Already over 600 quests and level comprehensive quest series on launch
• Instanced and persistent dungeons
• Individually developed skills and spells
• Armor sets with special bonuses
• Dynamic item system: Upgrades with hundreds of runes
• Activatable PvP system (Player vs. Player duels)
• Epic crafting system with the possibility to improve existing items
• Individual coloring of clothes and armor
• Housing: personalization with individual furniture for players and guilds
• Special zones for guild houses
• Reputation system
• Scalable user interface based on the users flavor (development of own add-ons possible)
• In-game map and radar system to find dealers, resources and quests easily
• Auction house: auction and purchase items
• Teleporting possibilities per runes
• Different and unique mounts
• Controlling with mouse (point & click) and keyboard (WASD or arrow keys) possible

If Nintendo made Halo 3.

Sometimes it's best not to ask "what if"...

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Metal Gear's Top 5 Awkward Moments

Hi again, Mister Gear. It's been a few years and it's good to have you back. We've had some good times and some bad times. 

But let's not forget the "holy hell, what on earth am I watching and why did I decide to play this with my girlfriend in the room" moments. 

Because those were the best.

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Fallout 3 Survival Edition available exclusively on Amazon.com

Fallout 3 Survival Edition for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows. The limited Survival Edition is now available for pre-order exclusively through www.Amazon.com/fallout3.

This ultimate Fallout 3 package includes a life-size replica of the Pip-Boy 3000, the wrist-mounted device worn by characters in-game. The Pip-Boy 3000 has been painstakingly recreated and modified for real world display as a digital clock. In addition to the Pip-Boy 3000, the Survival Edition will include all of the items included in the Fallout 3 Collector's Edition:

• The Fallout 3 game;
• Customized, metal Vault-Tec lunch box;
• 5" Vault Boy Bobblehead;
• 'The Art of Fallout 3' hardcover book; and
• 'The Making of Fallout 3' DVD

"We're thrilled to be working with Amazon.com on this exclusive edition," said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. "The Survival Edition offers gamers the unique opportunity to own a piece of video game history along with a collection of limited edition items – it's the definitive Fallout 3 package."

"This is an exciting day for Amazon customers and Fallout fans," said Greg Hart vice president of video games and software at Amazon. "We're delighted to be the exclusive destination for Fallout 3 Survival Edition; this is a great example of the continually expanding selection we offer to gamers."

Fallout 3 features one of the most realized game worlds ever created. Create any kind of character you want and explore the open wastes of post-apocalyptic Washington, D.C. Every minute is a fight for survival as you encounter Super Mutants, Ghouls, Raiders, and other dangers of the Wasteland.

Currently under development at Bethesda Game Studios – creators of award winning The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the 2006 Game of the Year – Fallout 3 is one of the most anticipated games of 2008 and is slated for release this Fall on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Games for Windows.

Classic Game Room HD - HAZE for Playstation 3 review Part 1

Part 1 of 2: Classic Game Room was the FIRST classic video game review show on the Internet in 1999. Returning in 2008 with new episodes, Classic Game Room breaks out a review of HAZE for the Plays...

Watch the video here on YouTube

Actionloop Twist - Nintendo DS game comes to WiiWare

Action with a twist!

This week the popular Nintendo DS puzzle game Actionloop Twist launches on WiiWare! Pick your favourite Mii character and take control of the Gemstone launcher simply by twisting the Wii Remote back and forth, firing magnetic Gemstones of matching colours to make them disappear before they reach the end of the loop.

Jump straight into the action in QuickPlay modes for one or two players, put your skills to the ultimate test in Challenge mode, or see if you can survive the Quest mode where every level brings a new way to play.

Or, if you’re in a party mood, try Multiplayer mode for up to four players; either with friends, against the computer, or a combination.

Cooperate and clear the Gemstones together, or compete to see who is the Actionloop Twist master! Actionloop Twist is available now on WiiWare for 1000 Wii Points

10 Video Games that Should Be Made into Films...

The top 10 video games that should be made into movies.

A movie like a video game is a form of art.

Wanting a movie based on one’s favourite video game is just the inherent desire to see that piece of art in a different form, from a different perspective.

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Dracula - Origin Deadly Gothic Adventure on PC Available Now

Dracula - Origin, the dark new adventure game for PC from Ascaron Entertainment and 93 Games is available to buy in stores today. The game puts you in the role of Professor Van Helsing, the renowned vampire hunter on a quest for Dracula. Hunt down history’s most famous vampire, preventing him from raising the dead whilst liberating the souls of all those who have crossed his evil path.

Inspired by the world imagined by author Bram Stoker, Dracula: Origins rich storyline takes you from London to Dracula’s castle in Transylvania, via Egypt. Other characters from the novel featured in the game include Mina Murray and her fiancé Jonathan Harker, who has suspiciously disappeared.

Use Point & Click gameplay to explore the many detailed settings, such as sinister graveyards and abandoned churches. Stunning visuals, created through detailed 2D environments and animated 3D characters, provide a disturbing and absorbing gothic atmosphere.



Solve puzzles and collect clues to progress through the game, encountering all the typical iconography and themes associated with the legend of Dracula; blood, horror, love, crucifixes, stakes and garlic.

Good luck on your dark and deadly quest…

Fast facts -
Publisher: Ascaron Entertainment / 93 Games
Web: www.Ascaron.com / www.Dracula-Origin.com
Developer: Frogware Studio
Release date: 6th June 2008
PEGI: 12+
Format: PC
Genre: Adventure

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Japanese version of Race Driver - Grid coming soon

Race Driver: GRID the all-new exhilarating racing experience from Codemasters Studios, recently launched in the U.S. and throughout Europe to critical acclaim, is to be fully localised for release in Japan later this year, Codemasters announced today.

One of the highest rated racing videogames of recent years†, Race Driver: GRID already features Japanese specific content, including Drift and Touge race events and locations that include Tokyo Shibuya, Yokohama and Haruna.

The PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft editions of game will now be adapted to include Japanese speech and text throughout in readiness for its arrival in the market this winter.

"As Codemasters continues to gain significant ground in the global videogame business, the release of Race Driver: GRID in Japan will also see the arrival of the Codemasters brand as a publishing label in the market," said Rod Cousens, CEO, Codemasters. "We have pursued options in the market for some time and this announcement is but a first indication of our ambitions in that market."

On release, the Japanese edition of Race Driver: GRID will come complete with a full copy of the flagship off-road racer, Colin McRae: DiRT™. The dual offering is expected to be well received; earlier Race Driver and Colin McRae titles have enjoyed success in the market when published under licence.

"The recent success of key western titles in Japan is indicative of the current trend where Japanese gamers are not only more aware of popular western gaming brands but actively seeking them out," continued Cousens. "With Race Driver: GRID set to be fully localised and arrive bundled with Colin McRae: DIRT, it is an opportune time for Codemasters to enjoy brand success in Japan."

The World's Hardest Video Game

I Wanna Be the Guy is a computer game based on the ancient, impossible platformers. This video shows some poor sap suffering through it.

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