by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 11:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Neighbors from Hell' is not even out yet in the US (alreayd avaulable in Europe) and Jowood is already working on a sequel to their reality TV show spoof strategy game. No details are available on 'Neighbors from Hell 2' yet but some announcement should be made soon. In the meantime, read more to check some early screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 10:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Well well ... Power to the people! This just rolled in from the Activision PR department! "The recent reaction to the upcoming Call of Duty demo has caught us here at Activision by surprise. We're appreciative and excited about of the high level of enthusiasm the game has received throughout the gaming community. Due to the tremendous demand for the demo – we are answering the call by not only making the demo freely available to all gamers at the same time, but early – This Friday Night - just in time for the long weekend. Gamespy has been a great partner - working with us so that we can make our fans happy and give them a taste of a game they're clearly excited about. The demo will be available across the net on fan and gaming coverage sites, including GameSpy's FilePlanet. We think you'll love Call of Duty, and we can't wait for you to play the demo. Look for it Friday night!"
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 10:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GarageGames announced today it has launched the Bridge Construction Set for Windows and Linux, previously released as Pontifex II, from Chronic Logic. The robust physics employed in the Bridge Construction Set (BCS) let you build a wide variety of bridges that can span the river. The 3D graphics allow you to view your bridge from any angle including a first person train view.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In True Crime: Streets of L.A., players assume the role of rogue Elite Operations Division (E.O.D.) operative Nick Kang, a no-holds-barred badass, whose brutal reputation and lethal skills have landed him the nasty task of taking down the Chinese Triad and Russian Mafia cartel that has turned the City of Angels into a war zone. Read more to check out a bunch of new PS2 screens!
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With over two years of development time going into the project, the team at EGOSOFT have crafted a dynamic, active universe, in which to immerse the player. Tagged as the "21st Century Elite" by PC ZONE, the game has already received vast amounts of coverage; with press overwhelmed by the quality of graphics and depth of game play. Read more for details and a batch of new screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami of Europe has announced that Pro Evolution Soccer 3, the latest in its incredibly successful football series, is to be released for PC in November 2003. With the Pro Evolution Soccer series rightly regarded as the pinnacle of console football titles, Konami's is bringing its skills to PC, to ensure that Pro Evolution Soccer 3 becomes the definitive football experience for the format. The PC game will boast all the gameplay advances seen in the accompanying PlayStation 2 release, but will enjoy a greater level of aesthetic detail.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 5:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack (Requires SimCity 4 or SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition to play) will be available in North America for a suggested retail price of $19.99. Existing SimCity 4 users will be eligible for a rebate of $10.00 (mail in rebate) when they purchase SimCity 4 Rush Hour. "The dedication of our fans is a major part of SimCity’s success," said Lucy Bradshaw, Vice President of PC production for Maxis, a division of Electronic Arts. "We’re offering our loyal fans this rebate to thank them for their support, feedback, and continued energy." Customers will need to mail in the coupon, bar code, and receipt of purchase of SimCity 4 Rush Hour.
Pre-orders are available here.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After failed discussions with Activision, the following websites will not be carrying the Call of Duty playable demo, even after its exclusivity is over. This is due to Activision's decision to not accede to the reasonable request of making demo freely available to all game enthusiasts at the same time. Read more for details and
head on over to the forum, or post in the comments section, if you wish to express your opinion ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already revealed over 6 months ago, Angels vs. Devils is an action game developed with the latest 3D Technologies, with great quality graphics and attention to detail. It welcomes the player to the world of interactive entertainment, where evil combats good and vice versa. Cleverly adapted by Enigma to give gamers the chance to achieve supreme domination over mankind, the gameplay offers continuous action and fun! Once started, difficult to stop…pow! wow!! pop! whew and yipee!!! And bountless more expressions…that’s how the game goes!!! Read more for some devilish screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 1:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Logitech today announced that Xbox gamers can now step up the action with two new quality controllers. Announced earlier this year at the E3 trade show in Los Angeles, the Logitech Precision Controller and Logitech Thunderpad are now available online at www.logitech.com and retail outlets in the U.S. for U.S. $24.99 and U.S. $19.99, respectively. European prices and availability will be announced separately.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Calling all mascaritas! Dig out your favorite wrestling mask and get ready to enter the virtual ring as Ubi Soft announces plans to publish “¡Mucha Lucha!: Mascaritas of the Lost Code” for the GBA. Based on the hugely popular Warner Bros. Animation series which airs on Kids’ WB!, “¡Mucha Lucha!” will place gamers into the wild, colorful world of The Foremost World-Renowned International School of Lucha. “!Mucha Lucha!: Mascaritas of the Lost Code” is slated to release in the U.S. Nov18, 2003.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First and Nival Interactive are pleased to announce that their highly anticipated game, Etherlords II has Gone Gold! Etherlords II is an exciting mix of role-playing elements and tactical turn-based combat in the best traditions of fantasy trading card games. You can also download the just released
single player demo, or check our
Etherlords preview from a while back.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Perimeter is a real-time strategy game built on the concept of territory seizure using detailed terraforming and on the subsequent encircling of these zones with a special protective perimeter. The game combines proven principles of controlling resources and unit groups with titles featuring a clear-cut seizure of living space. The gamer has three powers at his or her disposal: The first is terraforming. The second is being able to surround areas of land with an impenetrable force barrier generated by special perimeter units. The third power is being able to carry out military operations with the help of ground and air forces.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the creation of the transatlantic railway, built with blood, sweat and tears into the murderous wilderness in 1869, the American dream of freedom and prosperity was finally to be fulfilled. With "Railroad Pioneer" you'll be able to experience all this at close quarters and, at the end of a dramatic journey, leave your mark as a railway magnate in the eventful history of steamers and pioneers. Read more to check out some new screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An innovative military shooter, kill.switch emphasizes realistic cover tactics and high intensity firepower, allowing for an intense combat experience during game play. With a unique Offensive Cover System and Blindfire mechanics, kill.switch separates itself from the pack by demanding the use of conventional warfare tactics, forcing players to utilize surrounding environments and quickly adjust on the fly through each high intensity mission. Read more to check out some screen goodness ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First and Nival Interactive are pleased to announce the release of the single-player demo for their highly anticipated title Etherlords II, coming out this September. The demo sports a tutorial and 2 missions from the full game. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This jump'n'run game from UDS & Zoink features three freaky characters, Pixie, Madboy and Rex, who have to face bizarre opponents in wild scenarios. By putting on the Core-Suit they make the most of their individual skills: Pixie can use it to climb better than anyone else, Madboy can really pack a punch, and Rex's excellent hearing and sense of smell turn him into a walking radar station. The Kore Gang is the first game ever with character-dependent viewpoints and songs that are integrated into the story. The Tim Burton-like cool graphics are stunning and immerse the player in its 24 tricky levels over six worlds. Check these new screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lula, the curvaceous producer of erotic films, is in a serious fix. Just before shooting begins on her new strip, three of her best porn stars are kidnapped. The only clue to the culprits are the tapes recorded by the security cameras of her luxurious estate in Beverly Hills: Masked characters sneak through the park. A black delivery van is parked close to the wall. Lula wastes no time, but races off at once in her sparkling Corvette. A wild chase across America begins and you can start with checking out some boobelicious new screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair. Entire countries were wiped out in the blink of an eye when the devastating power of the Elements was unleashed – Elements summoned by dark rituals. Continents shattered like glass, the pieces strewn about like leaves in the wind. Huge armies, bound by the the power of ancient runes, brought war and destruction to the lands that survived the initial onslaught. All that was left were a few islands, connected by magic portals. Read more for 6 tasty new screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Bloody Magic is single and multiplayer, 3rd person RPG for PC where the weapon of choice is magic. The game is set in a richly detailed medieval-style world, allowing the player a wide variety of choices both in individual quests and character development. The Bloody Magic is different from most other popular RPG titles in that the player characters are all of one type: magician. There are over a dozen different fields of magic, allowing players many choices for specialization. Check a few new screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We have had a load of EA material in the past week, so not quite sure if this is just regular material or part of their ECTS material, either way, we got screens for :
- SSX 3 (Xbox/NGC)
- The Sims 2 (PC)
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 (PC/Xbox/PS2)
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 2:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi material is starting to roll in with some impressive titles as usual. You can now check screens for the following titles :
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 2:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On the heels of the most successful introduction of a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game to date, LucasArts announced today that Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided has surpassed 275,000 registered users. Releasing on June 26th 2003, An Empire Divided has quickly become the second largest MMO in the U.S, in terms of registered users, and is the fastest growing MMO role-playing game (RPG) to date.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday we already had a batch of Konami titles/screens, and today there are more goodies. You can now check out screens for titles such as :
Join a secret squad of pilots dedicated to thwarting the most heinous plans of the Third Reich. Fly over twenty authentic aircraft across thirty daring missions in this new WWII action-flyer. Lawrence Holland, the legendary creator of Star Wars: X-Wing, Star Wars: Tie Fighter and Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe returns with an exhilarating new game of action and intrigue. Can you be trusted with the most dangerous secrets of the war? We took to the unfriendly skies with our beta build ... read more to find out how it went!
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining real time strategy and first person action, Savage delivers the next level in multiplayer gaming. Instead of sending mindless computer drones into battle, imagine organizing real human players on a crusade to conquer your adversary. Choose to be a commander, and you will play an in-depth RTS game, researching technologies, mining resources, and issuing orders to your units. Choose to be a warrior, and you will play an intense game of first person combat, wielding your weapon of choice to strike down the enemy. Choose to read more, and be awed by the screenage ...
by GreyOoze on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This soon to be released offering from JoWood allows players to play hilarious tricks on their rotten neighbors, earning points for the amount of rage they induce. But does Neighbors from Hell offer enough gameplay for everyone, or is it more of a niche product? This review breaks it all down.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2003 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown combines the classic game loved by thousands with a legend known around the world for a gameplay experience unlike any other. Players take on the role of the legendary outlaw himself and must use strategy, cunning, and quick reflexes to overthrow a tyrant prince, rescue the true king, and reunite England. Read more for screen goodies ...