by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2002 @ 10:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Sports, the sports brand of Midway Games Inc., announced today that MLB SlugFest 20-03, the first-ever adrenaline-style console baseball videogame, has shipped for the Xbox. MLB SlugFest 20-03 is also available for the PSn2 and is scheduled to ship for the Nintendo GameCube later this summer, with the Game Boy Advance version to follow in fall.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2002 @ 6:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell will release in time for the lucrative Christmas 2002 market exclusively on Xbox, with a PC version to appear by the end of the year. Xbox is the lead development platform for the game, which has been designed to take full advantage of the advanced graphics and sound capabilities of Xbox. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell will also feature online elements using the recently announced Xbox Live service. Here are some new screens showing off the "Forced Cooperation", and you will understand what it means as soon as you check the screens ;) Njoy!
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2002 @ 8:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts just let us know that they have launched the official Web site for its upcoming game "
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger". The site has a wealth of information,
screenshots for the xbox/ngc and ps2 version, video clips and plenty more. Go check it out!
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2002 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After we announced
Acclaim's massive Turok campaign earlier today we now got several PS2/XBOX screens from Turok: Evolution - The Lost Land.
Turok has gone gold a few days ago and should be out in stores shortly!
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2002 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare to battle through history as the evil TimeSplitters get ready to rise again.
by Thomas on Aug. 17, 2002 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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John Carmack confirms that the graphically impressive first-person shooter will come out for the Xbox and will match the visual fidelity of the PC version. Get the full scoop at
Gamespot! (thanks
TTG)
by Thomas on Aug. 16, 2002 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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XBOX Screenshot Mania #2! This time we got a bunch of mixed XBox screens from following games:
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon (6)
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (3)
- Steel Battalion (16)
- Sega GT 2002 (12)
- James Bond 007: NightFire (4)
- NFL 2K3 (4)
- Gladius (2)
Read more below for the candy!
by Thomas on Aug. 16, 2002 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We got a bunch of XBox screens from Microsoft this morning and we collected them all in one article. The screens are from following games:
- Kakuto Chojin (10)
- MechAssault (9)
- Midtown Madness 3 (20)
- Quantum Redshift (15)
- Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus (8)
- Tork (14)
- Whacked! (12)
- NBA Inside Drive 2002 (13)
- NFL Fever 2003 (13)
Read more below for the candy and be patient while the screens load (there is lot of them). Njoy!
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2002 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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“Shenmue II” is an epic adventure with all the elements of a great movie: drama, mystery, suspense and action. It offers a unique game-playing experience that seamlessly blends elements of action, adventure, fighting and role-playing games. In “Shenmue II” players assume the role of Ryo Hazuki, a young man dedicated to the task of tracking his father’s murderer and unlocking the mysteries of the Phoenix Mirror. “Shenmue II” continues where “Shenmue I” left off, bringing Ryo to Hong Kong with many unanswered questions as he follows the trail of Lan Di, the man who killed his father.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2002 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball takes place on Zack Island, a tropical island which he purchased and named after himself, after winning big at a casino. Zack declares the island the official location of the fourth Dead or Alive tournament. When the invites are sent and people start arriving, everyone realizes that only women were invited to the island. What is the meaning of this and how will the ladies amuse themselves in their free time on the tropical island?
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2002 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blinx: The Time Sweeper is a fast-paced action game featuring a cool, clever new character in wild, warped worlds. The ability to control the flow of time provides a totally new gaming experience only possible on Xbox. Blinx is a cat on a mission to fix glitches in time. With the aid of his trusty and powerful Time Sweeper, the TS1000, Blinx recovers lost time crystals and fights Time Monsters in his attempt to rescue a kidnapped princess and return order to the world.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2002 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Players can instantly take control of any one of four highly specialized super-commandos in "Brute Force," a new action-packed sci-fi squad-based shooter game. Whether the encounter requires stealth, tactics, sniping or just "Brute Force," the team is ready and able. Gamers experience the intensity of a shooter game with the cunning strategies of team-based tactical combat. "Brute Force" can be played solo through six worlds in the extensive single-player campaign, or gamers can have up to three friends jump in on the fly in Dynamic Co-op mode or to battle it out in a multitude of competitive death-match modes. "Brute Force" is the first Xbox title from world-renowned developer Digital Anvil.
by Thomas on Aug. 14, 2002 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the new football season kicks off, Codemasters is poised to capture every football player’s accurate statistics in preparation for LMA Manager 2003, due for Xbox and PlayStation 2 this autumn. LMA Manager 2003 will be the first management game available with the correct team line-ups and individual player details for the 2002/2003 season.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2002 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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One ring to rule them all… Based on New Line Cinema's epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novels, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers video games will integrate cinema and gameplay to deliver an epic interactive experience. In the game, players will be able to relive the most memorable movie moments from the first two films, "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers."
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2002 @ 9:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA of America, Inc. announced today the release of "SEGA Sports NCAA College Football 2K3" for the Xbox. Produced by Visual Concepts Entertainment, a SEGA development studio, and developed by Avalanche Software, "SEGA Sports NCAA College Football 2K3" delivers a host of in-depth features including a comprehensive list of bowl games, team-specific playbooks, college-style player models and a Legacy Mode that lets gamers recruit blue-chip prospects, develop talent using the extensive Spring Training option and build their program into a national powerhouse. Taking full advantage of the powerful Xbox hardware, SEGA Sports' college gridiron franchise features all of the trimmings fans might expect from the standard-bearer in sports video gaming.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2002 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has revealed the official plans for its exciting online gaming initiative for the Xbox – Xbox Live. The Xbox Live service is scheduled to launch on November 15, 2002 (exactly one year after the US launch of the console) and the starter kit will retail for $49.95. This price includes the headset, a mini-game and one full year of active service (broadband-only).
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2002 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following is the next Age in the Myst III: Exile series, J'nanin "The Lesson Age." J'nanin is the hub Age in Myst III: Exile, players will link to other Ages from here. The Xbox's vibrating, force feedback controller has improved linking to be more similar to the disorienting effect Cyan always intended. Presto Studios went to great efforts to blur the line between a real-time and prerendered game (i.e. the water's ripple effect). Check the impressive XBOX and PS2 screens!
by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2002 @ 4:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios Announces 'Halo 2' and 'Project Gotham Racing 2,' Highly Anticipated Sequels to Top-Selling Xbox Games.. Microsoft Corp. today announced at the X02 North America event that "Halo 2" and "Project Gotham Racing 2," sequels to best-selling Xbox games from Microsoft Game Studios, are in development for the Xbox video game system. "Halo 2," developed by Bungie Studios, is expected to arrive on store shelves for the 2003 holiday season, and "Project Gotham Racing 2," developed by Bizarre Creations, is due in early 2004.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2002 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair for Xbox will be the FIRST and ONLY Xbox title with 1080i HDTV compatibility. No one has experienced the full graphics power of the Xbox console yet, but Dragon's Lair 3D will show Xbox users how truly powerful the Xbox is. Dragon's Lair 3D is an all new 3D action adventure based on the world famous arcade game played by millions of fans worldwide, Dragon's Lair. Created by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (Secret of Nimh, Titan AE, Land Before Time, etc.), Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair will feature new cut-scene animations and in-game animated characters from Bluth. Dirk's more than 150 3D, cel animations allows him to run, jump, roll, sneak, climb, crouch, crawl, swing, push, lift and somersault. Dragon's Lair 3D's 1080i compatibility shows off the game's real-time, 3D modeled and hand painted, textured world in a visual style so colorful that players will feel as if they are controlling an interactive, 3D cartoon. Check out some 1080i quality screens ...
by Thomas on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 8:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While pro football players are working up a sweat getting ready for the upcoming season, football video game fans are developing a certain "fever" in anticipation of the newest release for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft Corp. "NFL Fever 2003" hits store shelves this week, and like all great sports franchises, this one made significant improvements during the off-season.
by Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 10:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metal-mangling driving excitement comes to Xbox as Majesco, one of the fastest-growing publishers of interactive entertainment software, shipped Totaled! nationwide. Developed by Rage Software, the demolition-derby style driving game provides an intense and addictive thrill ride for both the dedicated and casual gamer.
by Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 10:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames today tossed up this announcement about testing Unreal Championship for Xbox on the
official Unreal Championship forum:
Can't wait for Unreal Championship? An avid Xbox gamer? If you can get to the Santa Monica area on Thursday, August 8th between the hours of 5:30 and 8:30pm and are over the age of 17, we're looking for you! We will be testing the latest build of Unreal Championship for Xbox and would like to get your feedback on the good, the bad and....well...whatever! A moderated play session will be followed by a simple Q&A and then an open floor of discussion. We'll be video taping proceedings for our own reference. If you're interested
click here!
by Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 4:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Corp. today announced that BioWare Corp., which specializes in creating computer and console video games, has signed a deal with Microsoft Game Studios to develop an exclusive first-party Xbox game to be published by Microsoft. BioWare is known for its extremely popular "Baldur's Gate " role-playing game (RPG) series, of which more than 4 million copies have been sold worldwide. Currently BioWare, in conjunction with LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC, is developing an RPG for the Xbox video game system titled "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic." BioWare recently released "Neverwinter Nights," which debuted at No. 1 in North America and remained there in its first two weeks at retail.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell will release in time for the lucrative Christmas 2002 market exclusively on Xbox, with a PC version to appear by the end of the year. Xbox is the lead development platform for the game, which has been designed to take full advantage of the advanced graphics and sound capabilities of Xbox. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell will also feature online elements using the recently announced Xbox Live service. Check out the nifty action in these brand new steaming hot screens ;)
Get in the ring with mighty Mike Tyson and 16 other heavyweights, in the most aggressively realistic boxing game ever. Mike Tyson, the former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, is returning to game screens in the hard-hitting Mike Tyson Heavyweight Boxing. Go face to face with Tyson in 3rd or frightening 1st-person views in the ultra-realistic sports title. Was the game a knock-out? Or did we get knocked out by the game? Read more and find out!