by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Earlier today we posted up the 
announcement and the first 5 screens from the PS2 version of Backyard Wrestling for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Now we bring you 5 Xbox screens, Njoy!
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 8:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Prince of Qin Online is set in a time where chaos reigned and injustice prevailed in the almighty Qin Empire. An era where the good suffered while the evil enjoyed tremendous power, where the rightful crown prince was denied of his throne and forced to be on the run. You are empowered to seek justice and right the wrong, to fight the evil, rise above the occasion and emerge as a hero! 
Sign up for free beta test here!
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 8:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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The non-profit making science fiction and gaming organisation, Infinite Frontiers, is now pleased to announce a major expansion to their software downloads section covering a range of platforms including the PC and Amiga... Dozens of 8- and 16-bit games available for download, with the original authors' blessing. (And, for what it's worth, ours too.)
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 8:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Hard Hitter 2 builds on the success of the original with improved ball physics, more stylish animated graphics and a host of new one and two player options. Guide your chosen player through a whole series of world-wide competitions. Earn ranking points and prize money throughout the tournament year, or simply create your own unique character, for a more personal challenge. Add to this a series of crazy mini-games and lots of multi-player options and you can see why this game a must for all tennis fans... 11 smashing screenshots below!
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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On Feb. 16th, Nintendo of America Inc. kicks off the official pre-sell program for the eagerly awaited Nintendo GameCube game, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.. Already, more than 250,000 gamers have reserved their copy of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker before the official pre-sell program has even started.
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 8:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Mr. Golf brings all the intricacies and challenges of golf to the Playstation 2 format and through a revolutionary swing control method can rightly claim to be as realistic an experience as you can get. Read more for features and screens!
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 6:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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The virtual universe of Project Entropia has gone gold with the release of its latest version update 4.2. The implementation has brought exciting new features into the ever-evolving universe of PE as well as several technical updates. Read more for the highlights.
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 6:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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The first official add-on for the massively multiplayer game Dark Age of Camelot, titled Dark Age of Camelot: Shrouded Isles.. This add-on, developed by Mythic Entertainment, will be published and operated by Wanadoo, and will allow European players to log-on the English, French or German servers of Dark Age of Camelot (2 servers for England, 3 for France and 4 for Germany).
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 6:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Pro Beach Soccer is a fun, arcade game featuring cool-looking players, spectacular moves, laser shows and DJs playing hot tunes, set in the unique and exotic atmosphere of stadiums from Rio to Dubai. Beach soccer originated in Brazil and is a spectacular sport played on sand - which gives it a different dimension to standard football. Aimed at both football and arcade game fans, Pro Beach Soccer combines a wide variety of acrobatic feats with a light and sound extravaganza. In Pro Beach Soccer, the athletes and spectators create a unique vibe packed with action, sun and music.
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 6:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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CDV Software Entertainment is asking gamers to make love AND war this Valentine's Day, through a series of radio competitions in which listeners can win replica antique duelling pistols. The competitions will be held on Friday 14th February and have been placed to celebrate the day's release of American Conquest – the latest real-time strategy epic from Cossacks developer GSC Game World. Listeners will have the opportunity to win a duelling pistol and a copy of the game on across the country local radio stations from Forth FM in the north to BBC Radio Devon in the South West. These competitions will be broadcast throughout the day, so gamers keen to get their hands on the game and replica pistols will need to keep their ears 'peeled'.
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 6:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Launching next Friday, February 21, IGI 2: Covert Strike's dramatic and deadly action can be experienced today with the launch of all-new and explosive playable demo. This standalone PC demo is now available for download.. Find out more below!
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 6:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Telia, one of Europe's largest telecom and Internet providers, and MindArk, the creators of Project Entropia, have entered into an agreement where Telia provides MindArk with access to the Internet backbone at various locations around the world. In addition to Internet backbone access, Telia provides server-hosting services for servers to be used for Project Entropia. Project Entropia is a three dimensional virtual universe available to 
download free of charge..
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 6:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Gotham Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with Disney Interactive to publish Piglet's BIG Game. The agreement with Disney Interactive will bring some of Disney's most beloved characters, including Winnie the Pooh, Piglet and Tigger, onto the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo GameCube this Spring.
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 6:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Electronic Arts today announced plans to release this May The Sims Superstar, a new expansion pack to the top-selling PC game of all time, The Sims. Players can now realize their fantasies of fame and fortune as they pursue the dream of being a Rock Star, Movie Star or a Supermodel and live the lifestyle of a celebrity. All new gameplay, new social interactions and a whole new in-game destination offer players an all access pass to the world of superstardom. In The Sims Superstar, The Sims are ready for their close up.
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announces Backyard Wrestling for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Backyard Wrestling is being developed by Paradox and will be released this summer. The game is based on the best-selling Backyard Wrestling video series that has become a worldwide phenomenon selling millions of copies of VHS tapes and DVDs in addition to successful pay per view events...
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 3:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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ARXEL TRIBE is proud to announce that the upcoming adventure RPG 
MISTMARE has reached Release Candidate status. The game is now entering the last phase of tests and shall reach final manufacturing green light before the end of February. Release of MISTMARE throughout the world is therefore scheduled for the end of March 2003. Developed on Lithtech's JUPITER engine (NOLF2) by Sinister Systems and Arxel Tribe, MISTMARE features a solid scenario, splendid graphics and more than 60 hours of gameplay.
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 1:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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If you want to make your trip into the Vietnam jungle a little easier, then you should 
check out this Platoon walkthrough. It is divided into three sections: Walkthrough, General Tips and Tricks, and Tips on Using Your Heroes/Units. It also includes a 
screenshot pack "5.47mb" that contains images for every mission of the game, to help guide you as you read the walkthrough. Contains 83 screenshots, including full-screen maps of each level.
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 1:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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During the development process a game goes through several steps from initial design to alpha, beta and then finally to the Gold Master stage. 
Strategy First tossed up some nice reading about how a CD gets from their computers onto the retail shelves and hopefully onto your computers. 
Go check it out!
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 12:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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Nexagon: Deathmatch is a fast paced action packed game of mortal arena combat emphasizing small unit tactics and featuring character and fortress building in a high stakes blood sport... Now Strategy First posted up a sneak peek at their upcoming Real-Time Tactical hit, Nexagon: Deathmatch, from the developers’ eyes. Take a look inside 
Producer Jay Podilchuk’s diary.
by Thomas on Feb. 13, 2003 @ 12:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
        
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So, you’ve been playing the Dragon Claw Studio’s innovative and highly graphic web-based role-playing and strategy game for the past 6 months? You’ve had fun but felt that something was missing? All your soul-searching hasn’t led to any clear path? Rest your weary eyes and look no further...FaitH’s Era III has implemented changes and new features that will rock your world..! Read more for full pressrelease!