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A German playable demo for ANNO 1701 has been released, allowing the chance to sample the imminent 3D trading management strategy sequel by Related Designs Software. This demo contains an extensive tutorial along with one single-player and one multiplayer map that are playable for up to 90 minutes at a time, but it's entirely in German so be prepared for some guesswork wenn Sie nicht sprechen.
A dozen new screenshots for Genesis Rising: the Universal Crusade, the sci-fi space-combat RTS with RPG elements under construction at Metamorf Studios, are now available for download. Of course, the images have also been inserted into our online gallery for the game.
Following last month's English update, THQ has now released all European retail patches for Company of Heroes, likewise bringing the new 3D real-time World War II strategy game by Relic Entertainment to version 1.2. As before, this release fixes two exploits, several crashes, a SLI performance bug, various connection problems, and other issues.
A new batch of screenshots for Murder on the Orient Express, the Agatha Christie-inspired 3D point-n-click adventure game in the works at AWE Games, is now available for download. If you like, you can also examine the images online.
C�idot Studios has issued a new movie trailer for Sovereign Symphony, revealing more of their third-person fantasy role-playing game in development. This movie comes in low and high resolutions, running for six minutes to offer an annotated, in-engine introduction to the game's technology.
A dozen new screenshots for Sins of a Solar Empire, the newly-signed 3D space-based real-time strategy game being created at Ironclad Games, are now available for download. As always, the images have also been added to our online gallery for the game.
Ubi Soft sends along the first retail patch for The Settlers II: the Next Generation (a.k.a. 10th Anniversary) to update this 3D remake of the medieval management strategy classic by Blue Byte Software and Funatics Development to version 9800. This release includes two new multiplayer maps, new multiplayer features, gameplay enhancements, balance tweaks, editor improvements, bug fixes, and more.
Half a dozen new screenshots for RACE, the newly-signed modern racing simulation game that is approaching the finish line at SimBin Development Team, are now available for download. If you prefer, you can also check out the images online.
Atari has released another new movie trailer for Neverwinter Nights 2 to show off the 3D fantasy role-playing sequel that is nearing competion at Obsidian Entertainment. This high-res diary movie runs for a minute and a half to cover the scripting system, complete with commentary from Obsidian's Brian Fox and Charles Mead.
The working title Atlantis V for the imminent first-person point-n-click adventure game by Atlantis Interactive Entertainment has recently been superseded by the official name The Secrets of Atlantis: the Sacred Legacy. We have now retitled our game section accordingly, and added two dozen officially released screenshots for download and online examination.
Six new screenshots for The Lord of the Rings: the Battle for Middle-Earth II - The Rise of the Witch-king are now available for download along with the first movie trailer for the upcoming fantasy 3D real-time strategy expansion pack by EA Pacific. You can also peruse the images online, while the trailer comes in two sizes to present the add-on's backstory in more than two minutes of cinematic and in-game footage.
Eidos Interactive has released a new US movie trailer for Ford Street Racing, illustrating the Bold Moves variant of this single-branded urban racing simulation by Razorworks that already came out in Europe early this year. This clip outlines the game's features and car models in a bit over a minute of cinematic and in-game sequences.
3D Realms sends along the promised new patch for Prey, advancing the retail edition of this gravity-defying sci-fi first-person shooter by Human Head Studios to version 1.2. This upgrade adds four new multplayer maps, five new multiplayer characters/skins, and several bug fixes and improvements. It also incorporates the Win32 dedicated server, while a correspondingly updated Linux dedicated server is available separately.
The promised single-player demo for ParaWorld is now online, offering another chance to try out the pre-historic fantasy 3D real-time strategy game by SEK that's already out in Europe. This massive demo contains a tutorial mission, the full introduction cutscene, and the first mission called Stranded.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is a newly announced next edition in the combat flight simulation series by 1C Maddox Games and Ubi Soft that adds an alternate-history spin to its World War II setting. Our game section for this title is now online, featuring relevant information and the first four officially released screenshots for download and online inspection.
There is a new movie trailer for Gothic 3, showing more of the imminent third-person fantasy action role-playing sequel by Piranha Bytes. This is another high-res walkthrough movie that demonstrates four minutes of combat-oriented gameplay footage from various areas in the game, again narrated by producer Michael Paeck.
JoWood Productions has also issued a small retail patch for The Guild 2, updating the German edition of this medieval role-playing strategy sequel by 4HEAD Studios to version 1.16. This a beta hotfix that only contains a new game executable, but there are no details on the changes it applies.
The Settlers VI is the working title of the newly announced, next 3D installment in the long-running management strategy game series by Blue Byte and Ubi Soft Entertainment. Our game section for this title is now online, offering what little information has been issued so far along with the first pair of officially released screenshots for download and online scrutiny.
There is a new movie trailer for Splinter Cell: Double Agent, illustrating the stealthy 3D action sequel being crafted at Ubi Soft Montreal. This high-res clip runs for a bit under two minutes to interview (voice) actor Michael Ironside about his role, interlaced with cutscene sequences. Update: The second and third clips with another combined three minutes are now also online.
A playable demo for Medieval II: Total War is now online, allowing the chance to try out the 3D real-time and turn-based strategy sequel that is nearing completion at Creative Assembly. This demo contains a tutorial based on the Battle of Hastings, along with the Battle of Pavia and Battle of Agincourt maps.
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America's Army: Special Forces v2.7 This massive Overmatch release adds new manned vehicles, co-op and MP maps, new weapon systems and more!
Age of Empires III: the WarChiefs Demo
Lead a proud Native American civilization to expand their empire and fight for control of the Americas in this RTS demo!
Flight Simulator X Demo
Take to the skies in this final demo of Flight Simulator X, featuring the Caribbean island of St. Maarten!
Company of Heroes demo
Got bandwidth? Then don't miss the massive demo of this already acclaimed WWII strategy game from Relic!
DEFCON Demo
Anyone for a game of global thermonuclear warfare? Download the DEFCON demo now, 'cause everybody dies anyway!
Kick around some leather in this 6-team soccer sports demo! Can you hit the back of the net in this match?
F.E.A.R. Extraction Point Demo
The intense combat of F.E.A.R. returns in full force with the Extraction Point add-on. Don't miss this cool single-player demo!
Faces of War MP demo
Take the WWII action strategy game by Best Way online in this multiplayer demo, featuring two fine maps!
WH40K: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade Demo
Dark Crusade brings the Necron and Tau races into the Dawn of War fray! Check out two tough Tau missions in this premiere demo!
Call of Juarez Multiplayer Demo
Through the eyes of both the hunter and the hunted, fight your way through the Wild West. 3D Gamers premieres the multiplayer demo with two team-based maps!
Just Cause Demo
Strap on your parachute and jump into a massive free-roaming South American island world in this cool action demo!
Joint Task Force Demo
Attention commander! Try out two missions in this 3D action RTS demo while the media is watching!
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic Demo
Don't miss this massive demo of this Source- powered, first-person action RPG, and explore the world of Ashan as young hero Sareth!
