Shadowrun Bursts into Stores!

Microsoft Game Studios has announced that their innovative first person shooter, Shadowrun, is now available in stores for the Xbox 360 and PC.

In Shadowrun, players will be able to weild powerful magic spells, and play as one of four races (human, elf, dwarf, troll) to take advantage of their unique capabilities. The game will feature a unique blend of modern weapons, ancient magic and advanced technology, thrusting gamers into strategic and fast paced battles.

Shadowrun is available on Xbox 360 for $59.99 and $49.99 on Windows. Supporting Windows Live, it will give gamers on PC and Xbox 360 the chance to compete head to head for the first time. A demo of the Xbox 36o version will be available shortly.

5/27/07 Daily Links

Here's a few random RPG-related articles I came across today.

AllRPG reviews Ar Tonelico - Their reviewer gives it a solid 8.5.

AllRPG reviews Etrian Odyssey - The DS RPG gets a 7.0.

IGN's Blue Dragon hands-on - A hands on look at the upcoming Xbox 360 RPG from Japan

Strategy Informer's review of Final Fantasy III - The DS port gets a 7.5 from SI.

SI reviews Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom - An unimpressed 6.0 is the score for the second Strategy Informer article of the day

5/24/07 Issue at Just-RPG!

Another week and another issue at Just-RPG!

• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Review
• New Knight Online Screenshots
• Nintendo Summer Lineup Announced
• Brooktown High Ships
• Knight Online reaches 4 Million Users!

http://www.just-rpg.com

Square Enix Financial Reports

Square Enix has announced record sales for the 2006 fiscal year of $1.3 billion. However, actual profits were down 32%. The profit decrease is largely blamed on a lack of tax write offs. The 2006 fiscal year saw only $24.6 billion in tax write offs, compared to $74.1 billion the previous year.

In total, Square Enix shipped 16.9 million units of software to retailers during 2006. Square Enix also announced that Final Fantasy XIII will not be released in the current fiscal year.

Dark Messiah coming to 360

Ubisoft has officially announced that their PC hit RPG, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, is headed for the Xbox 360.

Rumors have been floating around about the game's release for quite a while now, and although the release has now been confirmed, the exact date is yet to be announced and a U.S. release is unclear.

Dark Messiah is an Oblivion style first-person RPG using the Source Engine. It was originally released on PC in 2006.

5/17/07 Issue at Just-RPG!

Things have been a bit slow lately at Just-RPG and the RPG-Geek, but we've got a new issue for ya!

• New Hoshigami Remix screens
• New Sword of the New World: Grenado Espada Screenshots
• New The Chronicles of Spellborn Screenshots
• Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel Review
• New Poxnora: Drums of War Rune Images
• New Call for Heroes: Pompolic Wars Trailer
• And more!!!

http://www.just-rpg.com

5/09/07 - Daily Links

These links aren't necessarily new, but I haven't posted links in a while, so these might be worth checking out!

Puzzle Quest review on RPGLand - They give it a suprisingly low 4 out of 10.

Strategy Informer rates Dawn of Magic - A solid 7.7 is their final score.

1Up previews Odin Sphere - An early look at the upcoming RPG from Atlus.

Gamespy takes a look at Lord of the Rings Online - They say the game is "Great!"

Liam Neeson in Fallout

Bethesda has announced that acclaimed actor Liam Neeson will lend his voice the main protagonist's father in Fallout 3.

“This role was written with Liam in mind, and provides the dramatic tone for the entire game,” said Todd Howard, Executive Producer of Fallout 3. “Liam is absolutely amazing to work with.”

Neeson is known for his work in films like Star Wars: Episode One and Batman Begins.

Fallout 3 Countdown Begins!

Bethesda has updated their official Fallout site with a countdown to the release of the Fallout 3 teaser trailer.

On the site you'll also find concept art created in conjunction with noted concept artist Craig Mullins, as well as a streaming version of the Fallout 3 title track. The site will be updated weekly, and new concept are is on the way!

Puzzel Quest to Xbox Live Arcade

D3 Publisher of America has announced that they will be bringing their innovative Puzzle/RPG, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlord's, to Xbox Live Arcade.

Developed by Infinite Interactive, and originally available on the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP, Puzzle Quest, blends match-three puzzle gameplay with strategy, character-building elements and a persistent storyline set in the beloved Warlords universe.

The game will be released later this year, but no specific release date or price has been announced. D3 is also bringing RocketBowl and Mad Tracks to Xbox Live Arcade.

Pokemon is HOT!

After only five days on store shelves, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl have already sold over 1 million copies. Over a half million copies of the game were pre-ordered before launch, and in Japan the game has sold over 5 million copies.

To date, more than 155 million copies of Pokemon games have sold worldwide.