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DreamCatcher Signs 'Universal Combat: A World Apart' - Screens

by Judy on Jan. 14, 2005 @ 8:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

DreamCatcher Games today announced that it will publish Universal Combat: A World Apart, the second title in the Universal Combat series. The game will release globally for PC in May 2005.

'Stolen' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Demo Coming In February

by Judy on Jan. 14, 2005 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hip Interactive announced today that it will release a PC demo for Blue 52's stealth action game Stolen, although no details as to what it would include was revealed. Stolen is an ultra realistic, third person, stealth-based, action game based around a high-tech female thief. Along with innovative high-tech stealth/robbery game actions and events, Stolen also boasts some truly amazing technical and presentational features to give it a spectacular look that will captivate gamers.

'Yu-Gi-Oh! Day of the Duelist – WCT 2005' (GBA) Announced

by Judy on Jan. 14, 2005 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Konami of Europe has announced a new title in its successful World Championship Tournament series of Yu-Gi-Oh! titles. Due for release in February, Yu-Gi-Oh! Day of the Duelist – World Championship Tournament 2005 is the most comprehensive simulation of the Trading Card Game to date.

'East Front' - Screens

by Judy on Jan. 14, 2005 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

East Front is a high-tech first-person 3D-shooter. The action takes place in the alternate universe where fascist Germany won in the Second World War. A soldier of the German Resistance, Karl Stolz, turns out to be involved in the deadly play of mysterious powers, and at stake is control over the whole world. Read more for six new screens...

'WWE WrestleMania 21' (Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on Jan. 14, 2005 @ 2:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WrestleMania can define a legacy, and yours is about to be written. The greatest spectacle in sports-entertainment comes to Xbox with WWE WrestleMania 21. Read more for additional details & screens..

EA Waives a Condition on Offer for DICE Shares

by Judy on Jan. 14, 2005 @ 1:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The current offer would have made EA the owner of more than 50 percent of the total number of shares, representing a majority vote in DICE after outstanding employee stock options have been exercised. Even though the extended acceptance period has not yet expired, EA has waived the above-mentioned condition.

'Star Wars Battlefront' - v1.2 Dedicated Server Available NOW

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 8:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

LucasArts has released an updated dedicated server file for Pandemic Studios' scifi shooter Star Wars Battlefront. This v1.2 server supports the new Battlefront Bonus Mission entitled Jabba's Palace, but apart from that no additional information is available. Read more for download links ...

'Fight Night Round 2' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 7:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EA announced today that Bernard Hopkins, the Middleweight Champion of the World, will serve as the official spokesman and cover athlete for EA Sports Fight Night Round 2. The sequel to this year's hit boxing video game will be released in March 2005 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.

Various Game Trailers Available NOW

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 4:55 p.m. PST | 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 :

  • Close Combat: First to Fight - Trailers (2)
  • The Sims 2: University - Trailer #2
  • Star Wars Republic Commando - Trailers (2)

'Destroy All Humans!' (PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 4:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Use destructive weapons and innate mental powers to take on the most feared enemy in the galaxy - Mankind! Play as Crypto, an alien warrior sent to Earth to clear the way for the Furon invasion force. Your mission is to infiltrate humanity, control them, harvest their brain stems and ultimately destroy them. You choose the method - infiltration or disintigration!

'The Sims 2 University' Gets Release Date

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 3:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Electronic Arts announced today that it plans to ship the first expansion pack for the Sims 2 on March 1st, making it arrive in stores March 3rd. The Sims 2 University is the first expansion pack for the highly-acclaimed The Sims 2, giving players of The Sims 2 the ability to watch their Sims become young adults and put childhood behind them as they settle into an all-new college town to live out their ultimate college fantasy.

'Oddworld Stranger's Wrath' (Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 12:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Oddworld Stranger's Wrath combines first and third-person gameplay with familiar Oddworld elements and an all-new engine to deliver a unique gameplay experience. Set to award-winning visuals, players will be moved by the complex and inspiring story as the Stranger comes to grips with his true nature in the hunt for the ultimate bounty. Read more for screens ...

'Legion Arena' - Screens

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 11:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Legion Arena is an online RPSG or Role Playing Strategy Game, and blends core gameplay elements from the RTS & RPG genres. Set in ancient Rome, Legion Arena puts the player in charge of their own army, which they must develop, nurture and train, transforming a bunch of peasants into a fearsome fighting force.

'Shade: Wrath of Angels' - v1.02 Update Patch Available NOW

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 11:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cenega Publishing has released a new patch for Black Emelent's third person horror / action adventure game 'Shade: Wrath of Angels.' This update brings your retail game to v1.02 9US & UK versions available) and includes 32 new save points at the most critical places throughout the game and a Special Time Combat mode with 2 new deadly arenas. Read more for download links ...

'Playboy: The Mansion' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Goes Gold

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 10:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hip Interactive today announced that the North American version of the multi-platform video game release, "Playboy: The Mansion," has been sent off for manufacturing, and is expected in stores January 25, 2005. Developed by Cyberlore Studios for Playboy, Playboy: The Mansion invites players to virtually step into Playboy Founder Hugh Hefners slippers and run the famous Playboy empire.

'NARC' (PS2/Xbox) Release Date & Price Announced

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 10:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Midway Games today announced that NARC will ship to retail outlets nationwide for $19.95. A mission-based 3rd-person action game set against a stylized, modern-day backdrop of the War on Drugs, NARC pits gamers as members of an elite narcotics squad; Marcus Hill, a DEA Agent with a squeaky clean image and Jack Forzenski, a cop on probation and fresh out of rehab. Together they investigate a new mystery drug that has hit the streets called Liquid Soul. In the fight against a powerful international drug cartel Marcus and Jack will face temptation as they choose to walk the thin blue line as a clean cop or follow the path of cover-ups, payoffs and unlawful brutatilty as a dirty cop. NARC will ship for the PS2 and Xbox on March 22, 2005.

'Metal Wolf Chaos' (Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 10:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In this unusual giant robot action game, the President of the United States dons powerful battle armor to defend his country against invading forces.

'Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 10:45 a.m. PST | 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 ...

'Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth' - v1.01 Patch Coming Soon

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

"First of all, we’re putting the finishing touches on patch 1.01. This is a real meaty patch that includes some 50 tweaks, updates, and fixes of varying size and visibility. Probably the biggest feature of the patch is the addition of an online communicator. As in Generals and Zero Hour, it will let you add other users to a “friend list” that you can use to keep track of and chat with friends anytime they are logged into The Battle for Middle-earth online. Other features of the patch include a handful of technical fixes for the game itself as well as for World Builder; all known exploits addressed; balance changes; and three new multiplayer and skirmish maps. We’re targeting the release of the patch for this month, and should have a firm launch date later on this week."

'RollerCoaster Tycoon 3' - Update Patch 2 Available NOW

by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 9:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Atari has released the second update patch for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. This update (available for the US and Euro editions of the game) adds major fixes to the Fireworks Mixmaster, improved decision logic, improved Park Inspector behaviour and various other additions, improvements and bug fixes. Read more for download links and detailed fix list ....