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'Splinter Cell' - Creative Labs Patch Available NOW

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 9:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft has released a small patch for the original version of their stealth/action game, Splinter Cell. This patch is only meant for the US version of Splinter Cell that came bundled with Creative Labs cards in the US, but unfortunately, no details as to what it really fixes are available. Read more for download links ...

'Prince of Persia 2' (NGC/PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 9:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Prince has to embark upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death. His journey leads to the infernal core of a cursed island stronghold harboring mankind’s greatest fears. Only through grim resolve, bitter defiance and the mastery of deadly new combat arts can the Prince rise to a new level of warriorship – and emerge from this ultimate trial with his life. Read more for some new screens ...

'PGR 2' (Xbox) Long Beach Booster Pack - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 6:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft Game Studios today announced the arrival of new downloadable content – Long Beach Booster Pack – for the popular Xbox racing title, Project Gotham Racing 2. Check out the batch of spiffy screens ...

Various Game Trailers Available NOW

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far, there are trailers for:

  • Xpand Rally - Trailer #4
  • Catwoman - Trailer #3
  • Driv3r - 'Making Of' Trailer
  • Juiced - Trailer (3)

'Heroes of the Pacific' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 4:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor, this flight combat game puts players in the middle of some of the most intense naval conflict in WWII’s Pacific Theater. Check out the first set of Xbox screens ...

'SuperPower 2' - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. As with SuperPower, players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, it’s in a beautiful real-time 3D environment. Read more for the latest batch of screens ...

'LotR: The Battle for Middle-earth' - Screens & Trailer

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Battle for Middle Earth utilizes the Generals game engine, and in the game, players can select from the different "good" or "evil" campaigns, where they will be given the freedom to command a variety of major armies from the films, each with their own distinct strengths and weaknesses. Check out the new trailer and three tantalizing screens ...

Ignition Signs SNK Titles For European Distribution

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A few weeks ago, Ignition announced that they were bringing SNK's 'Metal Slug' to Europe (PS2/Xbox expected on October 2004), and today, it seems they are expanding their cooperation. Between September and early 2005, European console owners will be treated to home versions of some of SNK's most popular franchises, including: King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown, Metal Slug, and SNK vs. Capcom.

'Oddworld Stranger' (PS2/Xbox) Coming in Spring 2005

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Electronic Arts announced today that Oddworld Stranger, the latest in the character-based Oddworld series, will bring its signature brand of action gaming to owners of the PlayStation2 and Xbox.

3000AD Reveals 'Universal Combat: Hold The Line' Game Details - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Following the publication of 'Universal Combat' in early February this year and the anticipated release of 'Universal Combat – Edge To Edge' in early 2005, 3000AD Inc. provided information, and a lot of character art, today about adding another title to their game franchise.

'Dragon Empires' - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 7:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The five mighty dragons of Dragon Empires, the forthcoming player-driven fantasy MMORPG epic for PC, are not the only inhabitants whose past and destiny will form an integral part of Fortitude, the game's world. Two young women, both intrinsically linked to the empire dragons, will be influential forces within Fortitude: they are the mysterious and enchanting Kite and Mooneye, known collectively as the Twins.

'Silent Hill 4: The Room' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 7:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Henry Townshend finds himself trapped in his apartment that has been cursed by a deeply rooted evil. Only by exploring mysterious portals leading to disturbing alternate worlds will Henry begin to uncover the truth. However, in true Silent Hill fashion, mysterious new characters, horrendous creatures, and the undead will use any means necessary to impede his progress. Some new screens ...

'War in the Pacific' Ships To Stores

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 7:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Matrix Games and 2 by 3 games are proud to release the long-awaited War in the Pacific: The Struggle Against Japan 1941-1945. Based on the highly acclaimed Uncommon Valor design, this completely new and massive undertaking is the latest masterpiece from the veteran team at 2 by 3 Games, which includes Gary Grigsby, Keith Brors and Joel Billings.

Tri Synergy Signs 'Port Royale 2'

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ascaron Entertainment and Tri Synergy, Inc., today announced a North American distribution partnership for the Ascaron Entertainment designed PC title, Port Royale 2. A 16th and 17th Centuries Sea based, real time strategy game full of pirates, pillaging, plundering, you can even control the expansion of the New World.

'TimeSplitters Future Perfect' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In TimeSplitters Future Perfect, Cortez - the hero from previous installments - returns with humanity on the brink of destruction. With the help of some familiar faces (some very familiar!) he must chase a mystery foe across different time periods to trace the origins of the TimeSplitters and save the day.

'Juiced' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combining the best elements of simulation and arcade-style play, Juiced will feature more than 50 licensed vehicles; real-time modding with hundreds of authentic aftermarket parts; realistic car physics and damage; and online head-to-head play, including for the first time ever, "crew based" team racing. Read more for 60 new screens...

'Def Jam: Fight For New York' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Def Jam Fight For NY challenges players to step into the shoes of a ruthless street fighter battling for control of the hip-hop underground. The game features an all-new fighting engine including weapons, interactive environments and five unique fighting styles that can be combined to form dozens of customized hybrid styles for the ultimate edge on the streets. Def Jam Fight For NY features more than 40 of the most well-known artists and personalities in hip-hop today.

'Scrapland' (Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCRAPLAND is an action game. In third-person, the player controls D-Tritus when he goes on foot and his gunship when he pilots on Chimera streets. The player, by hacking into the GDB, can transform himself into 15 different characters, acquiring then the special ability of every one of them. The player can also drive any gunship he finds and can create his own collection of unique gunships, freely combining pieces he finds aboard the ship.

'Axis And Allies' - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World War II springs to life as you experience the most epic battles in the history of mankind. For the first time, the world's five superpowers battle for control on truly global scale. Direct the military and economic destiny of Japan, England, Germany, Russia or Germany. With each battle fought in real-time, comes the opportunity to create a new destiny as you change the course of history itself.

'Godzilla: Save the Earth' (PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Godzilla: Save the Earth, players will have nine game modes to choose from, including Action, the mission-based single-player game; Challenges, a series of single-player challenges to complete; Custom, where players can set the parameters of a fight; Versus, the classic one-on-one melee battle; and many more. The game also includes mini games, including rail-type arcade sequences.

Daily Dose Of Boring Q&As

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Project Gotham Racing 2' (Xbox) Downloadable Xbox Live Content

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft Games Studios has announced more great downloadable content for the popular Xbox racing title Project Gotham Racing 2. The new Long Beach Booster Pack is the second exciting booster pack now available for this game on Xbox Live. From today, 8th July, gamers will be able to download the Long Beach Booster Pack from Xbox Live for £2.99/€4.99.

Atari Europe Signs 'Digimon Rumble Arena 2' (NGC/PS2/Xbox)

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari announce the release of Bandai's Digimon Rumble Arena 2 for the PlayStation2, GameCube and the Xbox. From October 2004, the Digimon will go at each other for the second time in a frenzied four-way fight to reign supreme.

'Civilization's Dawn' Secures Development Funding

by Judy on July 8, 2004 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

iEntertainment Network announces that is has received an LOI (Letter of Intent) for funding of Civilization's Dawn, the Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game announced at the E3 show in May.

PC Review - 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'

by Ben Zackheim on July 8, 2004 @ 12:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

In the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban videogame, Harry Potter and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As teenagers back for their third year of study, they are engaged in the mystery surrounding Sirius Black, who has recently escaped from the infamous wizard prison of Azkaban.