by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2002 @ 9:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Battle Engine Aquila, developed by Lost Toys and published by Atari, is a fierce and frenetic shooter that puts players at the helm of the most advanced war machine ever created the Battle Engine Aquila. The Battle Engine features an impressive and visually stunning arsenal of pulse cannons, micro missiles, spread bombs and much more, each critical to prevailing in the game’s continuously evolving warzone.
The Battle Engine Aquila website has tons of screenshots, trailer and other goodies ...
by Thomas on Nov. 22, 2002 @ 5:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Corp. today announced that the Xbox Live service, the first comprehensive, online game arena fully dedicated to fast-action broadband gaming experiences, has sold 150,000 Xbox Live Starter Kits. Because each Xbox Live account allows guest players, more than 200,000 players have already found their friends, talked trash, and started building their legends in the last week. Xbox Live is the first high-speed online console gaming service to reach these important milestones in the first week of service, including the first subscription-based broadband service to surpass 100,000 subscribers.
Phantom Crash, developed by Genki Co Ltd., is a Robot/Mech shoot 'em up that is best described a cross between Sega's Virtua On, and Id Software's Quake 3. Background in a ruined version of Tokyo, Japan, Phantom Crash is a high action multi-arena style brawler with many great aspects that sub-title the game, "the Gran Turismo of Mech games". We sat down with Phantagram Interactive's Senior Producer Aaron Rigby asking a few questions what the Phantom Crash fuzz its all about...
by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2002 @ 3:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stake is the ultimate third person, multi-player 3-D arena fighting game exclusively for the Xbox. It boasts a deep action combat experience, intriguing characters and superior graphics. This game represents the essential elements of a fighting game but goes beyond that with multiple power-up weapons, lots of collectable items, insane combo attacks, special tricks, secret characters, inspiring graphics, 3-D isometric camera views, exciting locations and multiple multi-player modes. Check out the new batch of screens!
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2002 @ 6:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Simon & Schuster Interactive announced today its arcade shooter title "SeaBlade" for the Xbox has shipped and will be available at retailers nationwide by the weekend. In SEABLADE (Rated: "T" by the ESRB), gamers take control of a futuristic spacecraft that can fly as well as dive below water with the goal of defeating insidious warlords who have overrun the northern hemisphere in the year 2350.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2002 @ 6:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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FUEL is the motor-head's action-thinking, vehicular marathon. In this adrenaline filled, present-day racing game you choose between one of eight characters, adapting your game play to their unique strengths and weaknesses. As you progress through the tournament, you will be required to control your character while on foot, in a dune buggy, a speed boat, and even a helicopter. You will be required to navigate across a vast terrain all the while switching your mode of travel. Each stage of the race will require slightly different tactics in how you get to the next checkpoint. Check out a few new screens ...
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2002 @ 6:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Splinter Cell invites gamers to delve into the dark shadows of cyber-terrorism, shadow agencies, and covert operations. The player controls Sam Fisher, a solo operative directed by a top secret, "black ops" wing of the National Security Agency. Alone, yet armed with some of the best hi-tech weapons on the market, Sam walks the fine line between what is legal and what is necessary. He must infiltrate enemy territory and neutralize the opponents—all without leaving a trace. European gamers have to wait one more week for Splinter Cell to arrive, in the meantime Ubisoft send us a new clip showing off some Sam Fisher movie action, quite impressive. Read more to download it ...
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 9:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft today announced plans to launch the popular Japanese mech-based shooter, Murakumo: Mech Hunter, exclusively for the Xbox. Murakumo: Mech Hunter is a fast-paced, "pursue and destroy" action game that features a variety of innovative, original mechs and adrenaline-pumping action set in city street and skyscraper environments. Murakumo: Mech Hunter is targeted to ship in February 2003.
by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 3:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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To coincide with the one-year anniversary of the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Jaleco Entertainment announces a whole new world of spell-casting with the brilliant action shooter Nightcaster II: Equinox, crafted exclusively for Xbox. Nightcaster II: Equinox combines spell and melee combat as the husband-and-wife team of Arran and Madelyn use tactical skills and practical magic to battle goblins, trolls, dragons and other demons in a lush, 3D fantasy world.
by Justin on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 10:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Immerse yourself in the fast- paced, dynamic world of Baldur's Gate : Dark Alliance. In this epic action RPG, play one of three unique characters as you explore visually stunning environments like bone chilling ice caverns, marshy swamplands and forlorn tombs. Battle immense Frost Giants, brutal Dragons and hordes of other Dungeons & Dragons creatures. Use your wits, battle fiercely and emerge victorious! Read more and check out our verdict ...
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2002 @ 8:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment announced Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair for the Xbox and the PC has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Developed by Dragonstone Software, Dragon's Lair 3D features the same fun, pick-up-and-play gameplay that made the arcade version a blockbuster hit in 1983. Now gamers will be able to experience Dragon's Lair 3D with the highest quality graphics and sound available today. Dragon's Lair 3D is rated "T-Teen" and is available for a suggested retail price of $49.99 on Xbox and $29.99 on PC.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2002 @ 7:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Video game fans rejoice! The hottest title to hit the Xbox this holiday season, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, is on its way to United States store shelves today. Developed by Ubi Soft's Montreal studio only for Xbox this holiday season, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell has won numerous awards including the E3 Game Critics Award for best action game and the ECTS overall best game of the show award.
by Thomas on Nov. 15, 2002 @ 3:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, went gold a while back and will be in stores November 18. Developed by Ubi Soft Entertainment's Montreal studio, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell has won numerous awards including the E3 Game Critics Awardfor best action game and the ECTS overall best game of the show award. The game received a 9.6, the highest review score ever given by Official Xbox Magazine, earning it an Editor's Choice Award. According to the editors of Electronic Gaming Monthly, "Splinter Cell will change the way people look at video games." Today we serve up 10 new screens. Njoy!
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2002 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Reap the rewards of racing through an entire season of pulse pounding motocross action while upgrading your gear and bike along the way. For free ride madness compete in the all-new freestyle career mode dazzling the crowd with new tricks and sick maneuvers. Or simply ride the open terrain searching for secret areas without the burden of competition. It's your bike – now ride! The game is due in stores next week, in the meantime enjoy this new trailer showing off a mix from tv commercials and in game Xbox footage...
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2002 @ 11:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Alter Echo players assume the role of Nevin, a reluctant hero with the ability to alter time and morph his PolySuit between three unique combat forms. Nevin must fight for survival against an entire planet that has gone mad, the surface of the planet is alive, and uses its bio-mechanical properties to spawn enemy after enemy, ensuring relentless action. A boatload of screens and character art, Njoy!
by Thomas on Nov. 14, 2002 @ 10:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios today announced that "Kakuto Chojin," the brutally realistic 3D fighting game created by Dream Publishing for the Xbox video game system, is now available in stores across North America for the estimated retail price of $49.95. Players will take to back alleys, burned out warehouses and the streets for a chance to prove their worth in the ultimate fight club. "Kakuto Chojin" features 12 different fighters, stunningly realistic strikes and a revolutionary Battle Royal mode, which allows four players to compete at the same time..
by Thomas on Nov. 14, 2002 @ 10:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari has shipped Superman: The Man of Steel, a third person action/adventure game featuring the World's Greatest Super Hero, to retail stores this week, exclusively for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Based on a story co-written by DC Comics, Superman: The Man of Steel challenges players to protect Metropolis from super-villains Brainiac 13 and Lex Luthor, as well as a legion of malevolent robots intent on taking over the world.
by Thomas on Nov. 14, 2002 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Phantagram has announced that the eagerly awaited game, Phantom Crash, has gone gold. Phantom Crash, developed by Genki Co Ltd., is a Robot/Mech shoot 'em up that is best described a cross between Sega's Virtua On, and Id Software's Quake 3. Background in a ruined version of Tokyo, Japan, Phantom Crash is a high action multi-arena style brawler with many great aspects that sub-title the game, "the Gran Turismo of Mech games". Phantom Crash (Xbox) will be released on Friday 22nd November 2002. In celebration of Phantom Crash gone gold, Phantagram Europe has officially released a new Phantom Crash trailer that you can download from the official
Phantom Crash website!
by Thomas on Nov. 14, 2002 @ 11:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Xbox Live is the first comprehensive, world-class online game service fully dedicated to fast-action, always-connected broadband gaming experiences. Xbox Live allows gamers to play multiplayer Xbox games with other gamers everywhere on the Internet via a broadband connection. With a built-in hard drive and Ethernet port, the Xbox console was built from the ground up to be an online gaming system so there's no need to buy additional peripherals or upgrade the console.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2002 @ 7:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Game fans everywhere are excited to learn that today the hottest title to hit the Xbox this holiday season, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, has gone gold. Developed by Ubi Soft Entertainment's Montreal studio, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell has won numerous awards including the E3 Game Critics Awardfor best action game and the ECTS overall best game of the show award. The game received a 9.6, the highest review score ever given by Official Xbox Magazine, earning it an Editor's Choice Award. According to the editors of Electronic Gaming Monthly, "Splinter Cell will change the way people look at video games."
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2002 @ 7:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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"ATV: Quad Power Racing has been one of our most consistent performing brands, having struck a definitive chord with mass-market gamers," said Evan Stein, Vice President of Brand. "We're excited to leverage our technological resources to bring this brand to the next-generation systems, and deliver an entirely new gameplay experience that will further entertain and captivate the masses." Check out our brand new load of screens for the Xbox and PS2 version (20+ each). Njoy!
by Thomas on Nov. 13, 2002 @ 4:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The wait is finally over for the hottest, most talked about video game of the year, as AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has shipped BMX XXX for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Currently available in more than 15,000 stores nationwide, BMX XXX is a satirical romp in the style of such popular films as "American Pie" and was designed specifically for today's predominantly mature gaming audience.
by Justin on Nov. 13, 2002 @ 7:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Chase, players will take the role of Chase Corrada, a young sexy stuntwoman, who is starting her promising career as a movie stunt driver. Chase will take players through four unique movie sets including a gangster movie setting, a post-apocalyptic movie set and more. Players will not only drive traditional four wheeled vehicles, but will also have motorcycles, a three wheeled Ramen delivery Tuk-Tuk and a large missile truck at their disposal. check our verdict in this daring review!
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2002 @ 6:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Malice is an action-adventure game named for a tough, kick-ass teen. Players must venture into the warped reality of Malice where the evil fire god, Nefarious Rex, has fractured the time-lines and set the world ablaze. As Malice you must unravel the mystery of your demise, battle Rex's twisted minions, and fix the shattered time-lines in order to save a universe gone mad. Malice is certain to be one of the great action-adventure games on next generation console systems. Today we serve up 3 brand new screens, only to be seen at your local crack dealer ermm, here ;)
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2002 @ 9:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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"Minority Report" is a futuristic thriller based on a short story by noted sci-fi author Philip K. Dick. Dick is also well known for writing the original stories that inspired the popular motion pictures "Blade Runner" and "Total Recall." Through an agreement with Fox Interactive and DreamWorks, Activision has signed a five year deal for the worldwide rights to develop games based on the highly-anticipated motion picture for all current and next generation consoles, the PC and handheld platforms. Today we scored some new screens for the Gameboy Advance, Xbox, Playstation2 and Gamecube versions, Njoy!