by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2002 @ 7:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beginning this fall, 3,000 lucky gamers from around the world will get an early look at Command & Conquer Generals. Electronic Arts announced today that it will hold a public test for the multiplay mode of the game beginning Oct. 25. Command & Conquer Generals will be published by EA under the EA GAMES brand this winter. Thank god our rumour from yesterday was WRONG!
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2002 @ 9:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft Corporation announced plans today to publish an upcoming massively-multiplayer (MMP) game currently under development by NetDevil studios, under the working title 'Wreckage'.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2002 @ 7:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NVIDIA Corporation today introduced the industry’s first and only comprehensive family of AGP 8X-based products. Based on Intel’s AGP 3.0 specification, NVIDIA now offers an extensive range of top-to-bottom graphics processing units (GPUs) and platform processors for next-generation digital media, gaming, and business PC platforms. NVIDIA’s AGP 8X product line-up, which includes the NVIDIA® GeForce4 Ti 4200 with AGP 8X and the GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP 8X desktop GPUs, as well as the new nForce2TM platform processors, forms the technology foundation for the world’s most advanced PCs.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2002 @ 6:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive plc, a leading AIM listed computer games developer and publisher, today announced it had signed the publishing rights to the eagerly awaited Hollywood martial arts film, Bulletproof Monk. The game will closely follow the film, which is based on the comic book first published by Flypaper Press in 1999. The film is being produced by John Woo's and Terrance Chang's production company, Lion Rock Productions, responsible for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2002 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive plc, a leading AIM listed computer games developer and publisher, today announced it had signed the publishing rights to the classic GBA title, 'Bubble Bobble - Old and New'.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2002 @ 5:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GarageGames, the online developer community and indie games publisher, has announced the first Independent Games Conference. IndieGamesCon '02 (IGC - www.indiegamescon.com) will be held this fall November 1, 2 & 3. IndieGamesCon will be an informal and informative gathering of independent developers from around the world. The conference will providing an unprecedented opportunity for independent developers, professional guest developers, hardware manufactures as well as the GarageGames staff to exchange ideas and promote independent gaming.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2002 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Essential Reality, Inc., a developer and integrator of leading-edge sensory and real-time remote tracking devices, announced today that its highly anticipated P5 glove is set to debut nationwide during the week of October 21st 2002.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2002 @ 7:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Co-publishers, Groove Games and Hip Interactive, announced that the PC title Incoming Forces has shipped. The game, developed by Rage, is the sequel to the hugely successful, multi-million unit selling, Incoming. Bundled with the original game, Incoming Forces will be available through North American retailers for a value price of $19.99 (U.S.).
by Thomas on Sept. 24, 2002 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rage is pleased to announce its line-up of titles to be shown on the Xbox video game system from Microsoft at the X02 event taking place in Seville, Spain on 24-25 September 2002. Rage will unveil several exciting Xbox titles at the event including the eagerly anticipated Rocky; an exclusive world first showing of Lamborghini using Xbox Live; an exclusive world first showing of Rolling and also brand new exclusive footage of Team SAS via a special video demonstration.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2002 @ 1:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment announced today that it would be bringing the popular game Batman Vengeance to PC enthusiasts this fall. Now PC gamers can become the Dark Knight and follow a twisting, unpredictable plot through stylish environments based on the hit television animated series The New Batman Adventures. Not really much of a surprise since there was a demo available already a few weeks back, but now its official!
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2002 @ 9:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi Universal Publishing announced today several new games as part of its Games division's long-term agreement with Tolkien Enterprises to develop interactive entertainment based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit." The new titles include The Lord of the Rings: Middle-earth Online, an Online Massively Multi-player role playing game, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring, a real time strategy game, and additional PC and console titles based on Tolkien's "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King."
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2002 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The official Blizzard web site is getting hit hard now that they have announced their secret title - 'Starcraft : Ghost', a mission based tactical console shooter set in the Starcraft universe, developed by Nihilistic Software andco-published by Capcom and Blizzard Entertainment in Japan. The game is targeted for next-gen consoles for release in late 2003, with no PC releases planned. Read more for details and 20+ screens!
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2002 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Singularity Software, a division of Brightstar Entertainment Ltd, today announced the release of its European summer hit, Team Factor, in the US. Going under the title U.S. Special Forces: Team Factor, it will be published through Xicat Interactive, a Ft. Lauderdale-based video game publisher. This first person shooter, available September 24, takes you to the very limits of military endurance and drops you head first into the world of covert military operations.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 8:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi soft today announced details for the second mission CD for their strategy hit 'Settlers IV'. The expansion pack will be titled 'Settlers IV - The New World', expected to be available in stores by end of the year. Story: The Vikings have discovered America - The New World. Back in Europe this message spreads like wild fire in the settler universe. A contest of the nations is proclaimed : He who discovers new ground as the first, can call it his own and establish himself on the new found grounds. Romans, Vikings and Trojans go on a journey facing never before seen obstacles, while the Maya's are on large travel into the 'Old World '. The seemingly harmless voyage increasingly develops into a gripping adventure, in which each race has to complete exciting tasks.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 6:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced features of IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles, its forthcoming expansion pack for use with the multi-award winning IL-2 Sturmovik World War II combat flight simulation. The expansion pack will add 30 new missions, 27 additional flyable aircraft and a new dynamic campaign system offering almost limitless replayability. IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles is expected to ship to North American retail shelves this winter, with an MSRP of $19.99.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2002 @ 7:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Co-publishers, Groove Games and Hip Interactive, announced that the PC title Incoming Forces has gone Gold. The game, developed by Rage, is the sequel to the hugely successful, multi-million unit selling title, Incoming. Bundled with the original game, Incoming Forces will ship to North American retailers on September 23 for a value price of $19.99 (U.S.).
by Thomas on Sept. 16, 2002 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions is pleased to announce the launch of Archangel, the gripping third-person action adventure game, scheduled for release in the UK on 18th October 2002 on PC CD Rom.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2002 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majorem Ltd., a developer of massively multiplayer games and technology, is pleased to officially announce the development of a software development kit to provide solutions for both server-side and client-side needs in facilitating the creation and running of massively multiplayer worlds.
by Thomas on Sept. 9, 2002 @ 4:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xicat Interactive, a Ft. Lauderdale-based video game publisher is set to release its newest title in the hugely popular team play category, U.S. Special Forces: Team Factor. This first person shooter, available Sept. 24, takes you to the very limits of military endurance and drops you head first into the world of covert military operations.
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2002 @ 3:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hercules is thrilled to announce the launch of its new DIGIFIRE 7.1 sound card. DIGIFIRE 7.1 completes Hercules' revolutionary 7.1 channel PCI sound card range with an all-in-one digital upgrade solution, providing both high speed FireWire connections and powerful audio performance in games and DVDs.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2002 @ 8:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Co-published by Hip Interactive and Groove Games, Incoming Forces is the sequel to the hugely successful, multi-million unit selling game, Incoming. The fast paced, innovative arcade style action title has players defend their alien home planet against an invading human armada. Set 20 years after the original game, players pilot aircrafts, tanks and turrets, switching vehicles on the fly, in incredible action-packed battles. The story driven campaign is set across ten exciting levels within four different worlds, delivering powerful and intense gameplay. Already out in Europe it is finally "Incoming" to the North American market! Check the colorful/explosive screens!
by Thomas on Sept. 6, 2002 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mystical Development is excited to announce the name of their upcoming title - "Mi'Jarin Chronicles: The Path to War". The game focuses on the legends of the Mi'Jarin - an order of mystics and knights in the far future.
by Thomas on Sept. 6, 2002 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sunstorm Interactive has launched the website for its new game concept, titled 'Final Score'. Users can check the website for updates on the game's development and other news related to the title. "Final Score is a First-Person, Tactical-Action/Stealth Game designed to offer fans of the action and tactical-action genres the tension-filled game-play and high-adrenaline excitement they crave-from the perspective of a crew of professional criminals."
More about the game HERE!
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2002 @ 5:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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No doubt about it, Volley World League (VWL) is a volleyball videogame ;) Italian developer Idoru is currently working on the PC version but also an XBOX conversion is scheduled. Not too many volley ball titles on the PC at all so lets hope they make it a good one. Check the screens, it looks like they are in the right track ...
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2002 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prowler Productions is pleased to announce that beta tester signup for their upcoming Sci-Fi MMORPG StarLock will begin October 1st. Beta testing itself is slated to start November 1st with the final public release of StarLock planned for January 1st. Please stay tuned for more information on StarLock and on how to register for the beta test as the October 1st signup draws closer. In the meantime, those looking to learn more about StarLock can
visit the official website.