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by Rainier on April 10, 2003 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Devastation' - Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 10, 2003 @ 12:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ARUSH Entertainment, Groove Games and Digitalo have released the prevously announced patch for their recently released FPS Devastation, bringing your retail game to v380. The major fixes include sound changes for weapons, stability fixes for multiplayer, tweaks to the Territories gametype, a new server browser interface, and tons of other improvements that will make the game smoother and better. Read more for download links ...

'StokedRider' Featuring Tommy Brunner - Screens

by Thomas on April 10, 2003 @ 12:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today the very first screenshots of the snowboardgame featuring freeride legend TOMMY BRUNNER have been revealed. This actual ingame screenshots show the graphically rich visual style of the game utilizing an unique cell-shading technique. In particular this screenshots feature the main character TOMMY BRUNNER riding a sun-set scene in ALASKA.

'POSTAL 2' Gets 18 Certificate & New Launch Date

by Thomas on April 9, 2003 @ 11:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Publisher Whiptail Interactive today confirmed that the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has given the toe curling POSTAL 2 an 18 certificate. The highly anticipated first person PC adventure game will now be available in serious gaming outlets across Europe and the UK from Easter.

'Mistmare' - Updated Demo & Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Arxel Tribe & Sinister Systems have released another updated Mistmare demo to bring the alternate-history adventure/RPG demo to v1.4 (thanks 3DGamers). No specific details are know as to what exactly this new version brings to the plate. Read more for download links ..

'The Sydney Mystery' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sydney Mystery is a mystery adventure game fully photographed on location in Sydney, Australia. The full game features over 240 scenes, 17 real Sydney locations, and 11 characters. Your uncle, a retired private investigator, has been kidnapped, and as his niece you must explore this rich world, talk to an intriguing cast of suspicious people and ultimate solve the mystery. As announced earlier Twilight Software has just released a demo featuring Act 1 (including 2 characters) of the full product, read more for download links ...

'Red Shark' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 3:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Russian Secret Service has developed special technology that allows visits to the past. As the most fearless of all Russian Fighter Pilots, you are chosen to go it alone: sent back in time to destroy the Nazi's and their attempts to control the globe. Take control of Red Shark: a heavily armed KA-50 Combat helicopter in a Top Secret campaign that transports you back to Nazi Germany. The history of time is ready to be altered and you're in control - and in the cockpit. Buka has released a playable demo, read more for download links ...

iGames Announces Unveiling Of 'Savage' At E3

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 1:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ground-breaking publisher iGames Publishing, LLC will reveal its highly anticipated, genre-busting title Savage: The Battle for Newerth™ at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in May, 2003. Developed by iGames’ sister company, S2 Games, LLC., Savage is the first-ever real-time-strategy-shooter (RTSS), combining a complete first-person shooter and a complete real-time strategy game into one innovative online gaming experience. iGames will demonstrate Savage at booth #2466, in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Win Tickets To 20th Century Fox's Premiere Of 'X-Men 2' Movie

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

What could be better than walking the red carpet next to your favorite X-Men character? This week, Activision, Inc. will unleash a national radio promotion that will offer eight lucky grand prize winners the experience of a lifetime - a trip for two to the "X2" feature film premiere in Hollywood, CA. on April 28, 2003. The promotion, "The Hunt for X2 Wolverine's Revenge," which began this week, will run in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Boston, Atlanta and Dallas and use the synergy of popular radio stations, select retail locations, participating malls, concerts, sporting events and local clubs to promote this unique contest that offers one winner and a guest from each city an all expense paid trip to Los Angeles.

Casting Call For Disney's 'Extreme Skate Adventure'

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

It is the kid version of the American dream and after a month-long nationwide casting call search Activision, Inc. has cast the "Extreme Skate Crew" - 10 lucky kids who will become a part of the company's upcoming Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure skateboarding game. The next phase of this unique casting search begins today through April 30 as consumers nationwide can log on to the official Extreme Skate Adventure website to view the "Extreme Skate Crew" and choose one boy and one girl from the group who will become Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure's "Super Stars" with starring roles and special prizes.

'American Conquest: Fight Back' Revealed

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The name of the official add-on to CDV's real time strategy hit American Conquest has been confirmed - American Conquest: Fight Back! The add-on will be released in Germany on May 30, 2003. The international release dates have yet to be announced. You'll be able to play American Conquest: Fight Back! without the original game. The new game will feature a complete new battle mode as well as five new nations. There are also 10 single player and multiplayer maps for the new battle mode, 50 new units and 25 new missions in eight campaigns. It's clearly a must-have for all American Conquest fans! (thanks Voodoo).

'Pro Race Driver' - Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

It's going to take all your courage, all your skill and all your driving passion to take Ryan from rookie to a world-beating race driver, in this first-of-its-kind cinematic thrill-ride of a game. Power slide around the opposition, face your challenges head-on, cheer the successes and mourn the losses, but above all of these WIN. Codemasters has released a new patch to bring your 'Pro Race Driver' (aka Toca Race Driver) retail game to v1.1_120 improving multiplayer stability over LAN/Internet, enhancing s force feedback on wheel controllers and expanding the amount of players to 12. Read more for details and download links ...

DreamCatcher Announces 'SuperPower 2'

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DreamCatcher Interactive today announced a deal to publish SuperPower 2 for the PC. Created by GolemLabs, the game is expected to ship in late 2004. SuperPower 2 gives gamers ‘God-like’ powers as they seek world domination. The game demands intelligence, political-savvy and a touch of guile to succeed! With the addition of multiplayer support, the game also brings a new edge to the genre. SuperPower 2 further improves on the original with new 3D graphics, improved missions and a wickedly intelligent A.I.

Atari Reveals 'Kya: Dark Lineage' (PS2) - Screens

by Thomas on April 9, 2003 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Answering the demand for information behind the concealed project known as Kya: Dark Lineage, Atari today revealed the first public details of the game. Developed by Infogrames' Eden Studios and scheduled for release this fall exclusively on the PlayStation2, Kya: Dark Lineage is an adventure-action game whose beauty, depth and immersion could potentially make it the benchmark by which all others are judged. Check the first screens ...

Xbox Drops To £129

by Thomas on April 9, 2003 @ 7:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MCV reports that Microsoft will tomorrow drop the price of Xbox to £129. In a move that once again proves that the Seattle software giant means business in the console sector, it will undercut arch rival Sony's PS2 by £40, whilst matching the 'official' retail price of GameCube.

'Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee' (XB) - Screens

by Thomas on April 9, 2003 @ 7:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

New Monster, New Arenas, Improved Gameplay and Graphics Highlight Xbox Version of Smash Monster-on-Monster Fighting Game.. Based on the classic movie characters created by Toho Co., Ltd. , the game recreates the look and feel of the titanic film legends and challenges players to punch, kick, stomp, throw and blast each other in massive, city-wide arenas. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee, developed by Pipeworks Software, is currently available on the Nintendo GameCube and coming to Xbox Spring 2003.. Read more for some new screens!

'Dungeons & Dragons Heroes' (XB) - Screens

by Thomas on April 9, 2003 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dungeons & Dragons Heroes gives you a chance to taste the victory as one of four heroes. It beckons you to take a journey through the world of the classic Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, to live as one of the great ones, and to do the legendary stuff that Heroes are meant to do!

'RTCW: Operation Resurrection' (PS2) - Screens

by Thomas on April 9, 2003 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Made for the PlayStation 2 - For the first time ever, B.J. is introduced to Agent One in a brand new campaign and expanded storyline that takes both characters throughout Egypt and eventually to Castle Wolfenstein. Players are also rewarded with new items, exclusive secrets and special bonuses for finding all of the secrets or silently eliminating the enemy. While every combat situation has been specifically crafted to reward a strategic approach. Developers: Executive produced by id Software, Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Operation Resurrection is developed by Raster Productions.

'Dash 8-300 Professional' - Screens & Facts

by Thomas on April 9, 2003 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cutting a dash! Here comes a real commuter special – the boxed edition of Phoenix's acclaimed download version of Dash 8-300 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002... More about it below!

Konami Announces 'Le Tour de France: Centenary Edition' (PS2) - Screens

by Thomas on April 9, 2003 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Konami of Europe is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the legendary Le Tour de France cycling competition with an all-new simulation of the racing tournament for PlayStation 2. Entitled Le Tour de France: Centenary Edition, the game will be released to coincide with the 2003 tournament.