by Rainier on April 26, 2004 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wideload Games, Inc., unveiled itself to the world today as a new development studio dedicated to making hit video and computer games by injecting a unique blend of their visionary development model, creative gameplay and oddball humor into the computer and video games industry. Wideload was started by Alexander Seropian, industry veteran and founder of Bungie Studios of Halo, Myth and Marathon fame.
by Patrick on April 22, 2004 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital Jesters today announces the re-release of their smash hit racing game TrackMania including the free 'Power Up' add-on. The new combo pack, entitled 'TrackMania: Power Up!', will be available in the UK on the 14th May 2004, priced £19.99.
by Patrick on April 22, 2004 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GMX Media today announced that it has secured the rights to publish the adventure title Conspiracies in the UK. Sounds familiar? Well it should. We
reviewed it a few months back.
by Rainier on April 21, 2004 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first of a new wave of features on Xbox Live will greet subscribers when they log into the world's largest online gaming service after an update this Wednesday. Starting on Wednesday, April 21st at 6 a.m., Xbox Live servers will be offline for as long as 24 hours while new features are added. Once back online, gamers will be able to send Voice Messages with their friend and game invites to other gamers, further personalizing their online gaming experience.
by Rainier on April 21, 2004 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Encore! Encore! Konami Digital Entertainment today announced that Karaoke Revolution Volume 2, the follow-up to last year's critically-acclaimed music game, will hit the stage this July for the PlayStation2.
by Rainier on April 21, 2004 @ 2:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefront.com and Dan Verssen Games are combining their talents to bring two classic tabletop game series' into the world of computer gaming. Read more for details on both titles ...
by Patrick on April 21, 2004 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GMX Media today announced that it has secured the rights to publish the adventure title Great Journey in most European countries. “This is our first title specifically targeted to the under 14s, we look forward to making this title a success across Europe.” Commented COO for GMX Media Eugene Perry.
by Rainier on April 19, 2004 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ArenaNet and NCsoft are pleased to invite gamers worldwide to join the Guild Wars E3 show floor experience. From May 12 through 14, while Guild Wars is being demonstrated on the E3 show floor, players from around the world will be able to join in the fun and play the game in real-time over the Internet.
by Rainier on April 19, 2004 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sammy Studios, Inc today announced the lineup of videogames it is showcasing at the 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). This year's show marks several milestones for Sammy Studios, with the company showing its biggest-ever portfolio of games, and its products representing the first US-based internal development and licensing efforts for parent company Sammy Corporation of Tokyo, Japan.
by Rainier on April 14, 2004 @ 3:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that its 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) lineup will feature an exceptional selection of diverse titles for all platforms. Particularly in the spotlight this year, seven blockbuster games that are expected to surprise fans and rack up record sales: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2, Brothers in Arms Prince of Persia 2, Far Cry Instincts,Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Black Arrow,Myst IV Revelation, Settlers 5. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on April 14, 2004 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NVIDIA Corporation introduced today the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 models of graphics processing units (GPUs) for high-performance desktop computers. The NVIDIA GeForce 6 Series, which includes the flagship GeForce 6800 Ultra and GeForce 6800.
by Rainier on April 13, 2004 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hell Forces is a classical FPS. Stephen Geist – the main hero of HF is trying to find out, what has happened to his missing friend. During this search he is mired in a satanic conspiracy, and is trying to stop dread forces of Baphometh, the servant of Satan. Infernal legions are uncountable, but Stephen is not. Only with Your help he can find out the truth and stop the invasion...
by Rainier on April 6, 2004 @ 8:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While we already
revealed this weeks ago, Buka today officially announced HellForces. In 'HellForces' the main hero is concerned with the fate of his missing friend, who had had a meeting with the leader of a satanic sect just a day before his disappearance. His persistent investigations become a threat to the Satan worshippers and Satanists start hunting after him. The creepy truth about the fate of his friend will reveal itself in the mansion of the biophysicist... Clean the earth from the heresy and the minions of Lucifer!
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda Softworks is proud to announce the 10th anniversary of its award-winning RPG series, The Elder Scrolls, and will be celebrating the event over the next month on the official Elder Scrolls web site: www.elderscrolls.com. The series, which began in 1994, helped usher in the resurgence of computer role-playing games and the series as a whole has been played by millions of gamers around the world and won hundred of awards.
by Rainier on April 1, 2004 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The U.S. Army announced today that it has teamed with Ultimate Arena to hold the AMD America's Army: Special Forces Tournament at E3. The tournament will be run by Ultimate Arena and supported by Even Balance's PunkBuster. The final match between a team of four civilians and four active duty U.S. Army Soldiers will take place at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) trade show in Los Angeles which runs May 12-14, 2004.
by Rainier on March 31, 2004 @ 6:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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During the month of April 2004, Valve is extending a special offer to Cyber Cafes. During this time, a 12-month cyber café license for Valve's games is being offered at a savings of 33%. The license includes all of Valve's available Steam content, including Counter-Strike: Condition Zero, Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Day of Defeat, Team Fortress Classic, and more. Licensed Cyber Café's also receive product key protection, promotional materials, tournament licenses, and priority access to Valve support. This offer ends at 11:59 pm PST on April 30, 2004, is subject to change and is not available in every territory. For more information, please email cafe@valvesoftware.com.
by Rainier on March 29, 2004 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The console dubbed the sexiest video game system is becoming even more attractive. Effective March 30, the Xbox will be available for a handsome $149.99 in the United States and $199.99 in Canada, representing a significant savings of $30 for consumers in both regions. In addition, Microsoft will reduce the price of the Xbox console in Mexico to $1,999 pesos, which translates to a consumer savings of $500 pesos or roughly $45 (U.S.).
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Corp. today announced XNA, a powerful next-generation software development platform. XNA empowers developers to deliver breakthrough games while combating rising production costs and ever-increasing hardware complexity. Games for future iterations of all Microsoft game platforms — including Windows, Xbox and Windows Mobile-based devices — will be unleashed by tools and technologies from the XNA development platform.
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 1:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NCsoft Corporation announces plans to begin open beta testing for its soon to be released online game, Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle. The free open beta period will begin at 12:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on Sunday, March 28 and last approximately one month. The game is scheduled for commercial release on April 28.
by Rainier on March 18, 2004 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Got Game Entertainment and developer Knut Mueller today announced a publishing agreement for "RHEM 2," an intricate pure-puzzle first person adventure game, and the sequel to the popular "RHEM". Made for PC and Mac, "RHEM 2" rejoins Zetais and Kales as they now explore a hidden city far beneath the earth’s surface. Got Game will publish the game in North America and Australia with a targeted release of Q4 2004.
by Rainier on March 15, 2004 @ 12:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The player starts of as a normal citizen in the society governed by the UCF. The "Freedom Front" offers the player a chance to join the group. The player can either join, or decline and join the UCF group. The player is then assigned the post of an army general, commanding a small army. From here, the story can go in any direction based on the way the player plays. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on March 8, 2004 @ 11:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft CBS Consumer Products and Alliance Atlantis today announced an exclusive licensing agreement for Ubisoft to publish games based on the popular television series CSI: Miami for the PC. This new CSI game is slated to launch worldwide on PC for Winter 2004-05. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 5, 2004 @ 5:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In a first for a Massively Multiplayer online game, the actions of players have resulted in an entirely new playable race for Horizons: Empire of Istaria. The event, which was started upon release of the game in December, was an epic achievement to free the race from their subjugation from the undead hordes of the Withered Aegis. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 5:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The newest hit during prime time television hours is not showing on any of the major networks. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. said today the audience for online gaming with the PlayStation2 grew to 2.6 million this month and the majority of gamers were online during traditional prime time television hours.
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 10:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters announced today that its internationally acclaimed rally game, Colin McRae Rally 04, has shipped to North American retail outlets for the Xbox. The title is available at a suggested retail price of $19.99.