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'Battlefield 1942' Demo Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2002 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA and DICE have just released the new Battlefield 1942 v1.1 demo which fixes a number of issues including the 60hz bug and support for All-Seeing-Eye amongst other things. If you run a BF1942 server, here is the 1.1 release of the dedicated server files. This is a full new version, not a patch. Read more for details and links where to grab it ..
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'Halo 2' - Trailer Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2002 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Xbox.com is now hosting the 'Halo 2' trailer as was promised, though you will need to install Windows Media Player. There is a Quicktime version on Halo.Bungie.org. More mirrors will pop up soon i assume ...

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Scores Big At the ECTS

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 9:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With one of the most outstanding games of 2002, Ubi Soft is ready to lead the stealth action genre – one of the major categories of video games. Straight from Ubi Soft’s development studio in Montreal, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell adds a new award to its long list after being named Overall Best Game of ECTS 2002 - Europe’s premier trade show for interactive entertainment, before all console products.
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'Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 8:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gigex has just put up access to downloads of a demo for Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom, BreakAway and Impressions Games' now-gold isometric strategy/building game set in China. According to Gigex, "The demo includes six tutorial missions set in the ancient Xia dynasty in medieval China, three single-player scenarios set in the Shang dynasty, and one multiplayer mission." The demo is a 130 MB download (Thanks Blues).

Got Game Got 'Adam Blaster: Atomic Enforcer' - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 8:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Got Game Entertainment today announced an agreement with PAN Vision for North American publishing rights to "Adam Blaster: Atomic Enforcer," a third person, real-time 3D action/adventure for the PC. The title is expected to ship in November 2002.
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NVIDIA Unleashes Detonator 40

by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NVIDIA Corporation, the worldwide leader in visual processing solutions, today announced the availability of the NVIDIA Detonator 40 unified drivers for the Company's award-winning suite of desktop, mobile and workstation Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Detonator 40 delivers a robust suite of software applications designed to extend and enhance the visual computing experience and gives users more control over their environment then ever before.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Joins EA and NASCAR Thunder 2003 (All)

by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr. of DEI Racing will become the official cover athlete for the EA SPORTS franchise NASCAR Thunder 2003. Dale Jr. also contributed to the development of the game and his likeness will appear on all NASCAR Thunder 2003 packaging and merchandising.
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'BREED' Demo In October

by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Avault today reports that CDV Software Entertainment will release a demo of BREED at the beginning of October. The free download will contain one single-player mission and a tutorial. BREED is a science-fiction shooter with tactical elements. (Our latest screens HERE)

'Project Nomads' English Demo Available NOW

by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shacknews today got their hands on the Project Nomads English Demo. The demo is 119 MB to download. Try out this high-flying 3D action role-playing strategy game from Radon Labs. The demo features a tutorial and the first two missions of the full game.

'Divine Divinity' Goes For UK Gold

by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Divine Divinity has gone gold in the UK, and will be in a store near you on the 13th September. This EPIC RPG, has been a long time in development, but will be worth its weight in… (guess what… GOLD). Features and 4 new GOLD screens below!

Update: Divine Divinity also got a US release date set to September 27 (its GOLD worldwide)
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'Shade Wrath Of Angels' - New Screens

by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 3:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Black Element Software brings you a new epic in horror action/adventure that will extend the rules of gaming entertainment. Utilising the smart, original 3D engine, the cinematic storytelling is spiced with a thrilling atmosphere. Today Cenega updated their site with some new screens, check them out!

Unreal Tournament 2003 Demo Update

by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 2:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The official UT2003 forum over at Infogrames is today updated with some more information about the upcoming demo. Here is a clip:

  • Level Designers are reviewing the AI in their maps to make sure that the bots know how to Shieldgun jump, Translocate, Double Jump, and Low Grav jump to EVERY available spot in their maps.
  • The single player campaign is being tested and finalized.
  • The Redeemer is in and fully functional and is very close to being bug free.
  • All levels are being finalized for ragdoll (low poly) collision.
  • Extras are being put in. Select a mesh for your player avatar and the voice is now hooked up to announce it. Kill someone with a redeemer and their body goes flying. Sound matches up with the redeemer explosion properly. Mutators are being tested in random combinations with each other. Instagib with zoom and translocator and QUAD jump is quite a kick!

Bandai Plans to Make Games for NGC Console

by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bandai Co. plans to develop games for Nintendo Co.'s GameCube video-game console, the first titles from Japan's largest toymaker specifically designed for the Kyoto-based company's new game machine. The software will go on sale in Japan in November, Nintendo said in a news release distributed to reporters in Osaka. Nintendo will handle distribution of the game.
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Myst III: Exile's Oriental Age (Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today we have some screens from the next Age in the upcoming game, Myst III: Exile for Xbox and PS2 -- the "Amateria Cavern." Each Age in Myst III: Exile was designed by a different designer, so the Ages all have a very distinctive look and feel. Amateria has a very oriental feel with extensive basalt columns, Japanese architecture, and glowing crystal formations.
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'Earth & Beyond' - Beta Expands

by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Westwood Studios announced today that it has launched multiple servers for the Earth & Beyond public test, and will be accepting tens of thousands of additional testers in the coming weeks. Earth & Beyond is an online role-playing galaxy that will be published by Electronic Arts under the EA GAMES brand this fall. Previously limited to only one server, the public test for Earth & Beyond has grown to include tens of thousands of registered players over the past few months, and is opening multiple servers to accommodate the large volume of testers. Tens of thousands of additional testers will be selected in September through the official Earth & Beyond website. Also, beginning today, GameSpy will be offering the public test software as a free download.

'Battle Realms' - Battle Pack 3 Available NOW

by Peter on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The third Battle Pack is now available on Battle Realms official site. The Battle Pack includes tons of new fixes, tweaks and game balances that should help optimize your gameplay. Find out all new features and download it HERE!

'Asheron's Call 2 : Fallen Kings' Official Website

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2002 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that hearty adventurers can learn more about the new world of Dereth at the official Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings site. Visitors to the newly launched site will find information about the dynamic world in this next-generation MMORPG, including epic story-driven campaigns, three diverse kingdoms, fantastic creatures and a seamless world that is just waiting for heroes to rebuild it.

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Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair (Xbox) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2002 @ 10:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair screens. Dragon's Lair 3D is scheduled to release from Ubi Soft on Xbox and PC this November. The game will also be available on PS2 and GameCube from Encore in November. In the meantime, enjoy the 4 new screens ...
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'NASCAR Racing 2003' Out In February 2003

by Thomas on Sept. 3, 2002 @ 9:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sierra Entertainment, Inc., a studio of the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, today announced NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, the finale to its best selling franchise. Scheduled for release in February 2003, NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, developed by Massachusetts-based Papyrus Racing Games, will combine the most authentic NASCAR racing experience with new revolutionary 3D graphics that will bring to life the sights, thrills, and sounds of racing at 193 MPH.
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'Your Name in MGS2 SUBSTANCE!' (Dog Tag Names) Campaign

by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2002 @ 9:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Once again, Konami is inviting game players from around the globe to step in to the action-packed world of Metal Gear Solid 2. As of today, players can log on to the Konami JPN website and register to have their name included in the soon-to-be-released Sony PlayStation 2 version of Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance. This DOG TAG Campaign allows players to become a part of the Metal Gear mythos by having their vital stats represented as an in-game soldier. Konami Computer Entertainment Japan (KCEJ) is awaiting the names of those who did not submit their names during the last DOG TAG campaign for "Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty" and those whose names were not picked previously.
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