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'Clock Tower 3' - Trailer

by Thomas on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom Japan has released a 15MB promotion trailer from their upcoming Playstation 2 Horror Adventure Game, Clock Tower 3. Prepare yourself for a wicked battle of good versus evil in Clock Tower 3.. Read more for features and links where to grab it!

'Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 8:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets players enter fantastical free-roaming 3D environments from Harry's world. Players become Harry Potter and delve not only into Harry's world, but also into his personality, via an internal "voice." Conversing with unique characters like Moaning Myrtle, shopping in Diagon Alley, and exploring the convoluted corridors of Hogwarts, players make crucial and independent decisions within Harry's world. The demo offers two levels from the full retail PC game, which is based on the movie of the same name. The demo serves as a tutorial that teaches the basics of gameplay including movement, spell casting, and more. Read more for links where to grab the goods!

'Dominus Online' - Facts & Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 7:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dominus is a unique mix of persistent world gaming in a fantasy setting similar to Everquest, owned by Sony Entertainment, and Dark Ages of Camelot, which Mythic Entertainment developed and began selling October 2001. Regulator Studios builds on this principal with highly flexible and extensive Player vs. Player, Guild vs. Guild, and Player vs. Environment action mixed with its own unique gaming twist of up-tempo combat, intense game-play and ongoing storyline.

A New 'X-Files' Title Coming For PS2/Xbox

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 5:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

PS2.IGN confirmed with Sierra Studios today that an original, forthcoming X-Files game is in development for PS2 and Xbox in spring 2003. The upcoming X-Files game, as of yet untitled, is a single-player survival-horror game in development with Black Ops (Street Hoops, Knockout Kings, BlackDawn) for PS2 and Xbox, and scheduled for a Q2 2003 release date. Actors Jillian Anderson and David Duchovny will pitch in to do the voices for their X-Files characters Dana Scully and Fox Mulder.

'Freedom: The Battle For Liberty Island' (Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 12:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Freedom: The Battle for Liberty Island provides two layers of gameplay -- a strategic turn-based mode centering around base operations in the underground sewer and an action mode that unfolds in the streets where fierce battles are won or lost and resources are captured. In this mode players will experience intense urban guerilla warfare scenarios ranging from small sabotage missions to large battles where players have to conquer enemy installations. Chekc out EA's 8 latest screens ..

'Summoner: The Prophecy' (NGC) - Official Website

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 11:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ has informed us know that they have launched the official web site for their upcoming Gamecube role-playing game, "Summoner The Prophecy". The new site has character bios, the latest screens, and a ton of general information. Summoner The Prophecy ships for the GameCube during Q2 2003, and follows Maia, Queen of the Halassar, as she fulfills her prophecy foretold in the ‘Book of the Prophets’. Also check our previously posted screens!

Welcome to the Sweepstakes Pal!

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 11:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sierra Entertainment, Inc. and Fox Interactive announce the official Die Hard:Vendetta Sweepstakes presented by IGN.com. Entrants will have the opportunity to win a tactical adventure grand prize at the largest private urban operations training facility in the country - three incredible days - courtesy of Incredible Adventures/Urban Ops. Participants can also win other great prizes from Rigel Optics and Fox Home Entertainment, among others. In total, the Die Hard:Vendetta sweepstakes will award prizes valued at more than $13,000.

'Beyblade' Ships For PlayStation

by Thomas on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 9:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Crave Entertainment today announced that Beyblade, for the PlayStation game console, shipped. Beyblade captures the excitement of the popular television series based on a traditional Japanese spinning-top game called Bei-goma, which is emerging as a sports entertainment phenomenon.

Let the Hiring Commence!

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 8:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Attention Black Isle fans! Another all new employment opportunity has arrived! That's right guys and gals, your friendly neighborhood developer and publisher of PC and console role-playing games is looking for talented Intermediate Game Designers. If the design and layout of adventure locales for Black Isle RPGs sounds like your cup of tea then head on over to the Employment Page to read all of the nifty details!

'The Italian Job 2' - Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 7:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Computer & Video Games has word from an unnamed source that a sequel to this year's PSOne/PC crime action game, The Italian Job, is in the works. The first game, based on the classic 1969 crime drama, was published by SCi but the game sequel will be developed by UK based Climaz and published by Eidos, according to the report. The game, which will come out on the PS2, Xbox and Gamecube, will be released around the same time as the upcoming movie remake of The Italian Job shows up in theaters this summer (thanks HomeLan).

Infogrames Announces 'The Temple Of Elemental Evil'

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 7:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The newest issue of Computer Games magazine has a brief article on an upcoming Dungeons & Dragons PC RPG called "The Temple Of Elemental Evil". Based on a classic 1985 D&D pen-and-paper module from its creator Gary Gygax, the article states that the developer of the game will be Trokia, who previously developed the "steampunk" RPG Arcanum. The game is scheduled to be released via publisher Infogrames in the latter half of 2003, according to the report (thanks HomeLan).

'Rainbow 6 : RavenShield' - Demo Patch Coming Up

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 7:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Raven Shield producer, Chadi "Leviat" Lebbos sends out word that "part of the Raven Shield development team is working up a patch that will solve the majority of the bugs you've encountered. We still don't have all the required elements to give you guys an official date (which will be in the upcoming days), but once we do, you will be the first to know. As for the rest of the team, we are still debugging and optimizing." Read more for his full statement ...

'Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon' (PS2) Ships To Stores

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 7:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

PlayStation2 system owners eager to see what all the excitement is about won't have to wait anymore, as Ubi Soft Entertainment announced today that the popular squad-based combat game Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon for the PlayStation 2 has shipped and will arrive on store shelves shortly.

'Outlaw Volleyball : Spike Or Die' (Xbox) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 7:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

It's spike or die as players choose their team and head out to one of the 16 different volleyball courts. 'Outlaw Volleyball' will draw on the Xbox graphic capabilities to provide extremely well-rendered and fun environments with dynamic elements. From the beach house beach to the big house, the courts will feature such graphic treats as deformable sand, dynamic backgrounds and highly detailed crowds. The game will also make use of the Xbox's ability to incorporate music tracks that were ripped to the console's hard drive making Outlaw Volleyball into a very personalized experience. Today we scored some new screens and a trailer showing off some in-game footage...

'Mercedes-Benz World Racing' (Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 6:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mercedes-Benz World Racing, a 3D Racing-Simulation with high quality, mission-based elements, is the first game ever to feature a line-up of current Mercedes-Benz cars, plus selected classic and vintage models. Players start out as a rookie racer struggling to climb the ladder to the top of the racing circuit. After the completion of each mission, drivers can unlock new and vintage Mercedes-Benz cars, as well as new car interiors and racetracks in this exhilarating 3D racing game. A batch of new screens ...

'Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 6:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc will feature many brand new game elements. Its action adventure format will be familiar to many fans but advanced combat will form the heart of this latest installment. Rayman will have new movements and powers including, The Power Fist, Grapple and Super Helicopter, and he will certainly need them as he comes up against over 20 powerful enemies, including the savage Hoodlum tribe. The new Tactical Arcade Combat System will ensure players use their brains, as each enemy has specific strengths and combat strategies, and will only be defeated by the correct fighting techniques. Today some new ennemies are unveiled, we got the latest screens and screens ..

Changes In Coming UT2003 Patch

by Thomas on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 6:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Unreality let us know that Epic released some info on the next patch (currently in beta).. Here is a small clip:

GamePlay:
- friendly fire kills affect team scores
- made players a little brighter
- more minigun ammo
- really fixed 4 rocket bug
- Fixed DM-TokaraForest flags showing up
- fixed CTF-LostFaith KillZ

AI:
- fixed bot aiming link shaft at crouched opponent
- BR AI improvements
- CTF AI improvements
- improved skyline bot AI
- improved bot use of ion cannon

Logic3 Xbox Wireless Game Pad

by Thomas on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 4:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SpectraVideo is about to ship the new Logic3 Xbox Wireless Game Pad in the UK and European territories. This new controller utilises RF technology, working on a frequency of 868Mhz – specially set aside for wireless controllers, so this will not cause interference with other house hold appliances or mobile phones. The new controllers will feature four channels and two bands – allowing up to 8 Xbox Wireless Controllers to be used at one time (two Xbox consoles would be required), vibration feedback and a range of up to 5 meters (even through closed cupboards).

THQ To Publish 'Jet Grind Radio' For GBA

by Thomas on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 4:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ Inc. and SEGA Corporation today announced that THQ will publish "Jet Grind Radio" for the Game Boy Advance. Scheduled to ship in Spring 2003, "Jet Grind Radio" is part of THQ's and SEGA's multi-title exclusive publishing agreement.

'Chessmaster' Announced For PS2

by Thomas on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 4:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that it is developing a version of Chessmaster for the PS2. Chessmaster for PS2 offers novices and experts alike a full curriculum to elevate their game, while introducing them to the fun and strategy of the game of chess. The title is expected to ship to U.S. retail stores in March 2003.