by Thomas on May 24, 2002 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision and Raven Software just released a new single player demo from Raven's realistic first person shooter, Soldier of Fortune II, that lets you play two levels (Columbian Jungle and Seaward Star) as mercenary-for-hire, John Mullins. The demo is nifty 136.9 MB to grab and you find it over at
Fileplanet!
by Thomas on May 24, 2002 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Corp. today announced that it has signed Tremor Games of Burbank, Calif., a division of Tremor Entertainment, to create exclusive content for the Xbox video game system under the Microsoft label.
by Thomas on May 23, 2002 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami of America Inc., today announced that it will publish its most popular games for PC CD-ROM. The 2002 line-up includes Metal Gear Solid 2, Silent Hill 2, Frogger The Great Quest and Shadow of Destiny among others.
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 7:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Seems like Novalogic's E3 lineup is focussed all on their very popular Delta Force franchise. Delta Force - Black Hawk Down (PC/PS2/Xb) , Delta Force: Task Force Dagger (PC), Delta Force: Urban Warfare (PS). We also scored the first 4 screens from the Black Hawk Down version for PC. Njoy!
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft today announced a licensing agreement with Eidos for Tomb Raider on Game Boy ® Advance. With the new two-year agreement, Ubi Soft acquires exclusive worldwide development and publishing rights for 'Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy' for the Game Boy Advance. The game will be released this Christmas.
by Thomas on May 21, 2002 @ 11:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment announced today that Warner Bros. Consumer Products has awarded the company a license to develop a Game Boy Advance title featuring the three mischievous, ever-scheming neighborhood friends seen daily on Cartoon Network's hit animated series Ed, Edd n Eddy. The title is anticipated to ship in Fall 2002.
by Thomas on May 21, 2002 @ 10:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Full Throttle, one of the most loved classic adventures from LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC, returns in a long awaited action packed sequel for next generation consoles and PC in 2003. The follow up to the award winning game from 1995 will once again feature one of LucasArts' most popular and enduring characters, the swaggering outlaw biker Ben, leader of a renegade motorcycle gang called the Polecats. The free wheeling action-adventure will offer a humorous original story, furious bare knuckle fighting, and the thrill of high speed biking.
by Rainier on May 21, 2002 @ 8:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The saga of Max and Logan continues as Sierra and Fox Interactive announced today the development of James Cameron's Dark Angel( for the PS2 and the Xbox. James Cameron's Dark Angel is a third-person action adventure game, which features both fighting and stealth tactics, based on the television series created by Academy Award-winner James Cameron and Charles Eglee. In addition to an original captivating storyline, James Cameron's Dark Angel features the likenesses and voice-overs by Jessica Alba (Max) and Michael Weatherly (Logan).
by Rainier on May 21, 2002 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Acclaim is giving us more features on three of their upcoming releases for Gamecube, Xbox, PS2. "Legends of Wrestling II" will bring you back into the ring with the greatest collection of wrestling icons to ever be assembled in one video game. In "Turok: Evolution" the dinosaur hunter has returned and is armed and ready to reclaim his crown as the king of action video games expected on "Turok Bloody Sunday - 9-01-02". With "Dave Mirra BMX XXX" Acclaim builds upon the proven worldwide success of its three million unit-selling blockbuster, expected later this year.
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 5:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced today that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 3 is now available in stores.
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC today announced its intent to develop versions of the company's highly anticipated first game of its Star Wars Galaxies online series for Xbox Live and PlayStation 2. Specific release dates for the Star Wars Galaxies-branded massively multiplayer games for the two next generation console platforms will be announced at a later time. This December LucasArts will release a Windows PC version of the game, developed by Sony Online Entertainment, titled Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided.
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 4:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announces development has begun on Freedom: The Battle for Liberty Island (working title), an third-person action-adventure game set in the grim reality of an alternate history. As the hero, the player takes the role of a mild mannered, blue-collar worker who finds himself hurled into the position of a fearless freedom fighter as he battles an invading Soviet Red Army on the besieged streets of New York City. The game is currently in development for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft, from Io Interactive and is slated for a worldwide release fall 2002. A first-person version of the game is also in development for the PC and is scheduled for a winter release.
by Thomas on May 18, 2002 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kenn Hoekstra from ravensoft reports in his last .
plan file that their master servers for Elite Force and Jedi Outcast will be out today (Saturday) morning from 9am CST to approximately 1pm, depending on how their network maintenance goes. Originally it was slated for last week Saturday, but had to be delayed. For those of you that is unhappy with the increased saber blocking in CTF and FFA modes in the 1.03 patch for Jedi Outcast, you can read more below!
by Rainier on May 17, 2002 @ 7:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Isle Studios, the award-winning RPG (roleplaying game) division of Interplay, and leading console game developer Snowblind Studios announced today their plan to bring the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance franchise to the Xbox.
by Rainier on May 17, 2002 @ 6:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced that it has entered into a publishing agreement under which 1C: Maddox Games will develop new content for the multi-award winning WWII combat flight simulation title, IL-2 Sturmovik. IL2-Sturmovik: The Forgotten Battles will include two new maps for Finland and Hungary, expanding the battlefield for both single and multiplayer modes. It will also feature more than 20 new single player missions and ten cooperative multiplayer missions. IL2-Sturmovik: The Forgotten Battles is expected to ship to retail stores worldwide in Fall 2002.
by Rainier on May 17, 2002 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Xtreeme Forces' is the codename given to the Real-Time strategy game currently under development at Raptor Entertainment.The engine of the game is highly advanced and employs cutting edge technology to provide rich terrains and environments. The game takes advantage of the most powerful 3D Accelerators available today and gives an excellent level of playability on the lower end machines as well!! Now's when different game units are being added and also, the Advanced AI is being implemented. This ensures removal of all the bugging Micro Management that exists in most of the games. Check out these nifty looking screens!
by Rainier on May 17, 2002 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. today announced the launch of the Company's Fall 2002 line of peripherals for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and Game Boy Advance. Man, these E3 line ups are starting to bore me to death .. get it over with already ;)
by Rainier on May 17, 2002 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The country’s top boarders will join wakeboarding pioneer Shaun “House of Style” Murray for a world-class line-up in Activision, Inc.’s upcoming Shaun Murray’s Pro Wakeboarder video game. The title, which will give gamers a taste of the insanely daring athleticism and lifestyle of the sport, will be available this holiday season for the PS2, the Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance. The game is currently "Rating Pending" by the ESRB.
by Rainier on May 16, 2002 @ 7:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announced today that Midnight Club 2, the sequel to the highly successful award winning PS2 launch title Midnight Club, is in production for the PS2.
by Thomas on May 16, 2002 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hercules is excited to announce the all new 3D Prophet 7500 DDR 64MB. This powerful AGP4X/2X graphics accelerator is powered by ATI’s remarkable new generation RADEON 7500 chip architecture and offers PC users amazingly high frame rates. Designed for all current heavy titles, from popular first-person shooters to simulation 3D games, its full support for OpenGL and DirectX APIs, will make it compliant with future generation games and applications.
by Thomas on May 16, 2002 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Irrational Games announces the release of their new editing tool for the tactical RPG, "Freedom Force." "FFEdit" is a powerful tool designed to facilitate the customization of almost every aspect of the game. To complement the release, Irrational has launched a new site,
www.modforce.com, geared specifically toward the needs of the mod community.
by Rainier on May 14, 2002 @ 7:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft announces "Dragon's Lair 3D" for the Xbox, PC and Mac -- an all-new 3D fantasy adventure game based on the popular game and characters from legendary animator, Don Bluth. Developed by Dragonstone, gamers will be able to fully experience Dragon's Lair with the highest quality graphics and sound that made the arcade version a blockbuster success. Dragon's Lair 3D is scheduled for release on Xbox, PC and Mac in Fall 2002.
by Rainier on May 14, 2002 @ 6:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new era of world conflict. Go where most men don’t dare and do what most men won’t. Arrive by sea, air and land prepared for unconventional warfare, counter-guerilla tactics and clandestine operations in the most turbulent hot spots in the world. Push your stamina and strength beyond your physical and mental limits, ready to lay down your life in service of your country. HOOYAH!
by Thomas on May 14, 2002 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As we mentioned and expected yesterday, Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that the Recommended Retail Price of the PS one games console would be reduced to $49 with effect from 18 May 2002, the PS2 will be available in stores for $199 -- the same price as Nintendo's GameCube system and $100 less than Microsoft's
by Thomas on May 14, 2002 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing heart-pounding, espionage action to home to gamers, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. a leading global video entertainment software developer and publisher, today announced that it has shipped Headhunter for the PS2. One of the most eagerly anticipated action releases of the spring, Headhunter combines stunning next-generation graphics, a deep storyline and content that was designed specifically for the mature gamer.