by Thomas on Sept. 19, 2002 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This gunslinger-style, third person action shooter introduces Capcom's latest hero, Red, as a mysterious, gritty hero who recalls the best of classic Western movie heroes. Red Dead Revolver recreates the American Wild West in the stunning 3-D graphics of frontier towns, mine shafts, a ghost town and an old military fort. Red Dead Revolver is scheduled to release this winter. Ten new shots below!
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2002 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The people who play the games are the people who want to make the games. And, as we all know, plenty of people are playing games. To date, however, there has been virtually no easy to understand, yet informative and thorough guide to how the game industry works. But all that is about to change. "Get in the Game: Careers in the Game Industry" hits the shelves in just a couple of weeks. Already blessed by the game gods, Will Wright says "Marc Mencher delivers a book full of timely and relevant information for anyone interested in learning more about our dynamic industry."
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2002 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BANDITS is the game where your cannon mounted combat car takes you on an adventure across green fields, desert canyons and deep snow, bombing and blasting all sorts of enemies and cargo trucks, defending your gang and your glory! In charge of the action are the notorious leaders of the Wolfpack gang, Fennec and Rewdalf. You take control of the action while Fennec & Rewdalf do the talking – they do a lot of that. Check the new load of 22 screens .. Njoy!
by Thomas on Sept. 19, 2002 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2002 @ 7:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Noticed on
GoneGold that the PC version of Infogrames Zapper (developed by Blitz Games) has gone gold and should be shipping to stores soon. Zapper is a funny arcade/action game that "starts with the “avoid-em-up” game play mechanics of Blitz Games’ own Frogger 2: Swampy’s Revenge, and then takes the action to a whole new level." The game will also appear on the GBA, Xbox, GameCube and PS2. Check here if you want to see some of our
previously posted screens...
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2002 @ 6:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard Entertainment has
started the clock on their countdown to the start of the Tokyo Game Show this weekend in Japan to announce their next project. Bill Roper has already stated it won't be StarCraft II. A little bird told me it might be a new online game in the style of Everquest, but bigger and better.
by Thomas on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 9:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today we received some new information concerning an upcoming patch for Raven Software's hit selling FPS "Soldier Of Fortune II: Double Helix". The 1.02 patch will address several fixes/bugs, including a few new "additions". Read more for a full detailed list.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 8:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi soft today announced details for the second mission CD for their strategy hit 'Settlers IV'. The expansion pack will be titled 'Settlers IV - The New World', expected to be available in stores by end of the year. Story: The Vikings have discovered America - The New World. Back in Europe this message spreads like wild fire in the settler universe. A contest of the nations is proclaimed : He who discovers new ground as the first, can call it his own and establish himself on the new found grounds. Romans, Vikings and Trojans go on a journey facing never before seen obstacles, while the Maya's are on large travel into the 'Old World '. The seemingly harmless voyage increasingly develops into a gripping adventure, in which each race has to complete exciting tasks.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 8:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rygar: The Legendary Adventure is an action/adventure game for the PlayStation2, and will hit the stores later this year - and what we have seen so far, we can hardly wait!! A rebirth of tne NES 8-bit classic, this "AAA" action title takes a Hollywood-style approach to game-making with grand-scale environments, impressive pre-rendered and real-time movies, and heart-stopping action. Check the 15 screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 6:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Co-publishers Strategy First & Monte Cristo and Developers Spellbound are pleased to announce the Airline Management game, Airline Tycoon Evolution, has shipped to retail stores nationwide.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Thrustmaster already has a strong line of PC pheripherals and have now added a new and improved steering wheel under their exclusive deal with Ferrari. Read more for all the juicy details!
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 6:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced features of IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles, its forthcoming expansion pack for use with the multi-award winning IL-2 Sturmovik World War II combat flight simulation. The expansion pack will add 30 new missions, 27 additional flyable aircraft and a new dynamic campaign system offering almost limitless replayability. IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles is expected to ship to North American retail shelves this winter, with an MSRP of $19.99.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For fans of the beautiful game! Enter the fast and frantic world of football and build up your ultimate dream team. End of this month Soccer Manager will hit the stores… In the next days we will get more information but for now read more tor check 5 brand new screens!
by Thomas on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With a number of high profile games under his belt, including the forthcoming 'Breed' which has been awarded ECTS PC game of the show, and to mark his commitment to the computer games industry Nathan McCree is launching a specialist music and sound production company.
by Thomas on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ORIGIN, an Electronic Arts development studio, today announced the five-year anniversary of Ultima Online (UO), marking the event with discounts of the latest version of UO and by unveiling a new U.S. shard, an area within the game, where players can get in on the ground floor to begin a brand new adventure. In addition, ORIGIN is launching a retrospective five-year anniversary Web site that will feature original UO art and special moments shared by UO players worldwide. Plus, the anniversary will signal the launch of an in-game presentation of the five-year veteran rewards, which delivers to players collectible items in recognition of their length of citizenship in the game.
by Thomas on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 4:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GGMania tossed up an
interview with Vince Desi, the CEO of Running with Scissors, as he talks about POSTAL 2, the follow up to one of gaming's most controversial games ever. Included with the interview there is some new screenshots.
by Thomas on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames is offering a fantastic new driving experience, YOUR experience: create your own brand and race against the most famous concept cars in the world from February 2003... "Racing Evoluzione not only defines the new standards of the racing genre but also offers the player an immersive racing experience never achieved before. There is a gap between driving sports cars and creating them. Racing Evoluzione precisely fills this gap brilliantly", said Franck Heissat, Marketing Director - Core Games, Infogrames Europe. 16 new screens below!
by Thomas on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. today announced that WRECKLESS: The Yakuza Missions, its mission-based driving game for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, will shift into overdrive on the Nintendo GameCube this November. Like the upcoming PlayStation2 computer entertainment system version, the Nintendo GameCube title will feature all of the ultra-realistic pulse-pounding missions of the Xbox game, plus 20 all-new missions, two-player action, 16 more vehicles to drive with mounted rockets, new sub-missions, interaction with pedestrians, 60 fps gameplay and a "Free Roam" mode. WRECKLESS: The Yakuza Missions for the Nintendo GameCube is currently rated 15+ by Elspa.
by Thomas on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist. Michael Knight. A young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless, in a world of criminals who operate above the law … Ten more screenshots below!
by Thomas on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BAM! Entertainment today announced that its first title for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Chase: Hollywood Stunt Driver, has gone gold and will be the first published title from Microsoft's Incubator Program when it reaches retail shelves later this month. The title was developed by South African-based I-Imagine Interactive, which became the first independent developer in the world to be signed up with Microsoft's Incubator Program and is the only licensed Xbox developer on the African continent.