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Various Game Trailers Available NOW

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 5:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

  • Star Wars: Battlefront - Trailerpack #2
  • Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault - Trailer #6
  • NBA Street 3 - Trailer
  • Prince of Persia: Warrior Within - Trailer

'Shadow Ops: Red Mercury' - Demo Coming Tomorrow

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The demo's keep rolling in as Atari informed us that tomorrow they will be releasing a Shadow Ops: Red Mercury singleplayer demo. The 300mb will weigh in at about 300mb and feature a "Syria" mission, where you try to destroy anti-aircraft emplacements while battling terrorists. Of course we will have it available on our fileserver network as soon as it becomes available.

'Brothers in Arms' (Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Created by Texas-based Gearbox Software, Brothers in Arms is the most realistic and authentic WWII shooter ever. While other WWII games have sugarcoated the war experience, Brothers in Arms is based on a true story and will immerse gamers into the gritty, uncensored and emotionally-charged side of war. Read more for some new screens ...

'Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising' - v1.4.2.7 Update Patch Available NOW

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 3:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NovaLogic has released a new patch for their multiplayer shooter Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising. This update brings your retail game to v1.4.2.7 and adds further NILE support, new ingame updater, network code optimizations, co-op bug fix and some graphics setting features. Read more for a detailed fix list or download links..

'Midway Arcade Treasures 2' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) Goes Gold

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Midway today announced that Midway Arcade Treasures 2 has gone gold and is on schedule to ship to stores on October 11, 2004.

'The Matrix Online' Coming January 2005

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 2:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA of America and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the release date of The Matrix Online, the massively multi-player online game, will be January 18, 2005. Originally slated for a November ship date, the January release will allow the co-publishers to implement plans to launch the game simultaneously in Europe. Read more for info on the pre-order incentives...

'Mortyr 2' - Demo Available NOW

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mirage has released a demo for its WW2 based FPS Mortyr 2: For Ever. This demo features an intro and one mission in Poland where you commence your mission from behind enemy lines. Read more for download links...

'Call of Duty: United Offensive' - Demo Available NOW

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision has released a demo for its just released WW2 based FPS 'Call of Duty: United Offensive'. The single player demo shows off the intro level for Call of Duty: United Offensive. The demo is stand-alone so you won't need Call of Duty installed to play it. Read more for download links ...

BioWare Licenses 'Unreal Engine 3'

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

BioWare Corp. and Epic Games today announced a licensure agreement, whereby BioWare will license Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 for use in an upcoming title. A BioWare development team is already hard at work on the Unreal Engine 3-powered game, an as-yet unannounced title which features BioWare’s third new intellectual property.

'NCAA March Madness 2005' (PS2/Xbox) Cover Athlete Signed

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced today that Emeka Okafor, the University of Connecticut All-American who led the Huskies to the 2004 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, will serve as spokesman and cover athlete for NCAA March Madness 2005, scheduled for release this fall under the EA SPORTS brand.

'City of Heroes' - Second Expansion Goes Live

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCsoft and Cryptic Studios have released the second update to the best selling and critically acclaimed City of Heroes massively multiplayer game, Issue 2: A Shadow of the Past.

Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Goes Gold

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vivendi Universal Games announced today that Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude, the next installment in the best-selling and beloved franchise Leisure Suit Larry, has gone gold and will be released October 5th on the PC, PlayStation2 and Xbox.

'Shade: Wrath of Angels' - Screens & Trailer

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cenega Publishing's Shade: Wrath of Angles is a third person horror / action adventure. Black Element Software, have re-worked the graphic’s engine and storyline to produce a greater gaming experience in every possible way. Read more for some new screens and an environments trailer ...

'Joint Ops: Escalation' Announced

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Novalogic sent out notice announcing the first Joint Ops expansion pack "Joint Ops: Escalation." The expansion pack is expected November 16th 2004 and will feature new vehicles, new maps and new weapons Read more for details

'Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball' (Xbox) Announced

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision Value Publishing announced today that it has teamed with game developer WXP and paintball legend Greg Hastings to create the first-ever paintball game for a major video game console -- Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball for the Xbox. Read more for details...

'Kohan II: Kings of War' - Demo Coming Next Week

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Global Star announced that next week it will release a demo for Timegate Studios' 3D RTS Kohan II: Kings of War. The demo will feature a tutorial, one single player campaign mission, a limited version of the powerful random map generator in Kohan II: Kings of War, allowing gamers to try out three of the game's playable races in head-to-head online multiplayer for up to four players. Of course we will have it on our fileserver network as soon as it becomes available.

'Sacred' - v1.7 Update Patch Available NOW

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After several beta rounds, Ascaron has released a new patch for the UK edition of its RPG Sacred. This patch brings your retail game to v1.7 and addresses various game balancing issues, game crashes, and several other tweaks. Read more for download links ...

'Blitzkrieg II' - Screens

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

"Blitzkrieg II" is created with a new focus on fast-paced gameplay, a strategic layer and new tactical opportunities. A completely new engine takes WWII into full 3D where players can command famous aces and units, strategically plan battles in multiple theatres, choose their reinforcements and use a wide range of new unit types such as aircraft and ships. Check the freshly launched Blitzkrieg 2 website, or read more for new screens...

'Vietcong: Purple Haze' (Xbox) in Stores NOW!

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take-Two Interactive announced today that Vietcong: Purple Haze for the Xbox is available now at retail outlets across North America. The PlayStation 2 version will be available next week.

TriSynergy Signs 'Legacy: Dark Shadows' - Screens

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tri Synergy has signed Razbor Studios' point and click adventure Legacy: Dark Shadows for North American distribution. Legacy: Dark Shadows begins in 1942 with the battle of Stalingrad and ends in the distant future. You will meet more than 50 characters in nearly 100 locations. Read more for some new screens ...

'Robotech: Invasion' (PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set during the "New Generation" era of Robotech, Invasion is a first-person shooter that features transforming Cyclone motorbikes and Invid alien fighters. Other features include progressive scan support, widescreen mode, and 16-person online play.

'Shade: Wrath of Angels' - Demo Available NOW

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cenega has released a demo for Black Element Software's 3rd person action/adventure game Shade: Wrath Of Angels. No details as to what the contains, but be aware that it installs StarForce3 protection driver, so you will need to reboot before you can play the demo (thanks Tiscali). Read more for download links ...

Xbox Preview - 'Halo 2' Part 1

by Inexhist on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Halo 2, a sci-fi action/first-person shooter game, is a full sequel to the best-selling original and will continue the story of the Master Chief, a genetically enhanced supersoldier who is the only man who has successfully defied the Covenant, a coalition of alien races on a murderous march toward Earth. Our preview turned out way longer than we anticipated, so here is part 1 of our big indepth Halo 2 preview..

'Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders' (Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders is real-time strategy/3rd person action hybrid game that virtually places you in the epic battlefield of a fantasy world.

'Atlantis Evolution' - Screens

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 2:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlantis Evolution, developed by Atlantis Interactive Entertainment, is a highly-anticipated adventure game, the first episode of a new Atlantis series that features a range of engaging and challenging puzzles to solve, across five fascinating destinations, each with its own culture and mysteries. Read more for some new screens...

'RollerCoaster Tycoon 3' - Screens

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 2:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 will feature all-new 3-D graphics and the ability to virtually "ride the rides", but will also allow players to design amazing fireworks displays that can be choreographed to the music of their choice. In addition, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 will also include the ability to assign music to rides in the park, new realistic day and night cycles, a park lighting system and various weather effects.

'The Getaway 2' (PS2) - Screens

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sequel to last year's hit title, The Getaway: Black Monday is an uncompromising action thriller of a game, featuring breakneck, ultra-realistic driving action, mixed with combat on foot and unprecedented levels of cinematic realism, in what promises to be one of the toughest, grittiest games on any format.

'Halo 2' Xbox Live Contest

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 1:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft today announced the Xbox Live Backstage Pass Sweepstakes featuring Halo 2, which will give 20 lucky winners from around the world the chance to play Halo 2 multiplayer before the most anticipated game of the year hits store shelves in North America on November 9, 2004.

'Tin Soldiers: Alexander the Great' - Screens

by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tin Soldiers: Alexander the Great is a new wargame with a classic style, placing you in the role of Alexander the Great during his conquest of the known world. Read more for the latest batch of screens ...