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Rainbow Six: Raven Shield - Multiplayer Update

by Rainier on July 26, 2002 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For a number of business and technical reasons, Raven Shield will not be playable on the Microsoft Gaming Zone. All of the Ubi Soft studios, including Red Storm, are committed to providing multiplayer features through the ubi.com game service. Read more ...

South Korea Begins Open Beta Testing of Dark Age of Camelot

by Thomas on July 26, 2002 @ 7:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mythic Entertainment, creator of the award winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Dark Age of Camelot, in conjunction with Buff Entertainment, today announced that the game has successfully begun open beta testing in South Korea. Dark Age of Camelot, the fastest selling pay-for-play MMORPG in the history of online gaming, is developed by Mythic Entertainment and co-published with Abandon Entertainment.

America's Army: Recon 'Marksmanship Pack' Update

by Rainier on July 26, 2002 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Got great news from HQ: the Marksmanship Pack is nearly complete, troops! Even better, the Marksmanship Pack is packed with much, much more than just the single-player U.S. Army Sniper School missions. Responding to the feedback from our community, we've decided to add a number of additional features in this release. Read more for details...

Updated 'Dungeon Siege' Website

by Rainier on July 26, 2002 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today the official Dungeon Siege website has added a new Siege University class that covers the SiegeFX system. In addition, Siege University 203B: Triggers II has expanded text along with plenty of example images to guide you through creating new triggers. Go check it out ...

Cold Zero: The Last Stand - Screens

by Rainier on July 26, 2002 @ 12:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cold Zero is an action adventure game where the player takes the role of John McAffrey, a former marksman with a SWAT team who was discharged from service after shooting a hostage by accident. His skills helped him get a job providing high level security for high profile corporations. One of his clients is BioResearch Inc, a company that created the genetic weapon known as Cold Zero.

Iron Storm - New Screens

by Rainier on July 25, 2002 @ 11:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The gameplay in IronStorm combines shoot’em-up, action and reflection.The player undertakes an infiltration mission and must possess combat skills as well as stealth if he is to survive as he penetrates behind enemy lines.Depending on the circumstances, the player can choose between first and third person views.The player must pass through 6 worlds in a Germany ripped apart by the front line: the Friedrich line (the Western front), the Anton Denikin line (the Russo-Mongol front), the “Tzar Ivan” armoured train, Wolfenburg (an enemy-occupied town), the Mad Baron’s heavy water factory and the Reichstag in Berlin. A title to look out for, check 9 new the screens!

Strategy First Signs 'Inquisition'

by Rainier on July 25, 2002 @ 10:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A game of action and medieval adventure set to release in Fall/Winter for PC and console .Inquisition is a game of medieval action and adventure that plunges players 650 years back in time to the 14th century - a turbulent century rocked by a war that was to last for 100 years, ravaged by the diabolical curse of the Black Plague, and tormented by the torturers of the Inquisition.

Babel Lights Up 'Neverwinter Nights' Commercial

by Rainier on July 25, 2002 @ 8:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Developed by Bioware, the creators of Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights is using the 3rd Edition of the rules of Dungeons and Dragons and has been widely anticipated by gamers worldwide. Since its release three weeks ago, it has topped the PC charts in both the US and Europe and has received critical acclaim from the gaming media.

Sports Interactive Announces Eastside Hockey Manager

by Rainier on July 25, 2002 @ 6:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sports Interactive, developer of the phenomenally successful Championship Manager series, has announced its first title based outside the world of football.

SSX Tricky (GBA) Candy

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hold on! whats this? Yeah 16 screenshots of the GBA version. Yes, GBA version. SSX TRICKY returns gamers to the World Circuit, only it’s one year later and things are a little different. Track architects worked hard during the off season to redesign the tracks, add two more venues and recruit six new boardercross personalities, all in preparation for SSX TRICKY. Incorporating new state-of-the-art visual and audio elements, an impressive cast of celebrity voice-over talent and Hollywood-style DVD content, SSX TRICKY is a must have game for hardcore and casual gamers alike.

Peyton Manning Returns to Quarterback 'NFL Fever 2003'

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 4:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft Game Studios today announced the return of Indianapolis Colts All-Pro Quarterback Peyton Manning as quarterback of its exclusive football title for the Xbox video game system, "NFL Fever 2003." Joining Manning on the "NFL Fever 2003" roster, award-winning broadcaster Kevin Calabro has been inked by Microsoft Game Studios as the game's new play-by-play voice. "NFL Fever 2003" is scheduled to be shipped nationwide Aug. 6.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PS2 GC) Shots

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC, in conjunction with Pandemic Studios LLC, will bring Star Wars: The Clone Wars, a ground and air-based combat action game inspired by and expanding upon one of the Star Wars galaxy's most dramatic and intensely fought conflicts, to Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2. Star Wars: The Clone Wars, to be published and distributed by LucasArts and developed by Pandemic Studios, is expected to release on both platforms in fall 2002.

Star Wars Bounty Hunter (GC PS2) Shots

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The hunt begins! Jango Fett, the most ruthless and feared mercenary in the Star Wars galaxy, will make his spectacular interactive debut later this year in the action-packed Star Wars Bounty Hunter from LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC. Ten new shots below.

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (Xb) Shots

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, the popular action game predicted by many in the media as a favorite to win best PC title of 2002, will make its debut on Nintendo GameCube and Xbox this winter. Check out 12 Xbox shots from the LucasArts Editor's Day below!

Beam Breakers Due for release on 27th September

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

An illegal street racing game. As in, it's about illegal street racing. You're allowed to buy it and everything... JoWooD Productions Ltd is proud to announce the release of Beam Breakers, one of the most innovative and visually stunning games on the PC. Due for release on 27th September 2002, Beam Breakers takes players into a high flying world of illegal street races.

'Arx Fatalis' Features Pressrelease

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 3:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dare to enter another dimension, defeat demons and prevent the summoning of a diabolical deity as JoWooD Productions introduces the completely immersive medieval fantasy, Arx Fatalis, to the realms of first person RPG's this September.

LMA Manager 2003 is coming this October to XBox

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 3:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Everyone thinks they can run their favourite team better than the real manager. Codemasters’ LMA Manager 2003 will give gamers the chance to put their opinions and tactics to the test when the best-selling brand comes to Xbox, the video game system from Microsoft, this October.

Unreal Tournament 2003 Screenshots

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Reload with Unreal Tournament 2003 – the sequel to 1999’s multiple ‘Game of the Year’ award winner – Unreal Tournament. Today we bring you five new good looking screens. Check them out below!!

What's it like in a typical day for a playtester?

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A day in the life of a playtester? Thats the scoop on RTS Central today. Chris "Swinger" sat down and shared his daily routine about to be a playtester. Here is a clip from the article:

Two of the most common questions I get online from people are "So you actually get paid to play games all day?" (Not exactly, we play a lot less actual games than people think). "Really? Well, ok then, so what IS it like to be a playtester?" So, to answer everyone's questions, Chris "Swinger" wrote up this article about a typical day at ES.

Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II (GC) Screens

by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Seems to be one of these screenshots mornings again! This time we recived 18 new ones from Sega and the upcoming GameCube game, Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II. 18 screenshots to "star"-t your day with below!