by Thomas on April 2, 2002 @ 5:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA Corporation and Nintendo Co., Ltd. today announced that the two companies have teamed up to develop "F-Zero (working title)" video game titles for the next-generation 3D-CG Triforce arcade board and the Nintendo GameCube. As part of the agreement, SEGA and Nintendo will collaborate on the projects using a new game system that will enable the arcade and console games to interact via "Memory Card 59." The announcement builds off the previously announced alliance between SEGA and Nintendo on February 18, 2002 to develop the Triforce arcade board and reinforces the companies' strategies to integrate arcade and home console entertainment.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 3:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier today we revealed Trilunar's upcoming "Dragonkind" for the XBOX & PS2, now we give you some more detailed information in the form of a short Q&A ... if you have not read our
previously posted announcement (and the included screens are a MUST SEE)
check it HERE... or read more for the Q&A... Njoy!
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 2:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami of Europe and peripheral specialist Thrustmaster have joined forces to release a flightstick specially optimized for use with Konami’s highly anticipated Deadly Skies air combat title for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 2:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TriLunar, LLC announced today their newest game title, Dragonkind. Combining the action and exploration of classic platform games with the depth of story and character found in console role-playing games, Dragonkind promises to deliver a unique experience that is only possible with the power and flexibility of today’s newest generation of console platforms.
by The Cookie Snatcher on April 2, 2002 @ 1:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Its true, a lot of gamers don't have access to a large selection of video games at their local rental outlets. So when the corner video store fails us where do out-of-luck gamers turn for their fix of digital entertainment? Enter On-line video game rentals. With selections over 10 times larger then that of your local Blockbuster Video (not to mention import titles that you will never see at your local video store) delivered straight to your door, on-line rental programs may very well be the answer to many would-be gamer's prayers. Yes friend, salvation is near. We've spent the time putting a few companies who offer this service to the test so you don't have to.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 1:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions is proud to present a new, fast and frantic football management game unlike anything else available. The Soccer Manager provides action packed Premier League and European Cup gaming, thrusting football fanatics and gamers alike into the hot seat.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 12:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Follow Arnold and friends through a whirlwind adventure to try and save the neighbourhood from a mean businessman who wants to build a Super Beeper Emporium. Throughout different levels of the game, help Arnold sneak past security guards, Gerald as he gets the word out for the Blockaoalooza party and Grand ma as she escapes from Jail!
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 11:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. announced that WRECKLESS: The Yakuza MissionsTM and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 were the #1 and #2 best-selling third-party titles by units for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft in Germany for the week of March 18 – 24, 2002, according to Media Control. These results followed the successful European launch of Xbox on March 14, 2002.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 11:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This summer, video game publisher Nintendo of America and film entertainment company Hypnotic combine efforts to promote the upcoming NINTENDO GAMECUBE title, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, via a pioneering online filmmaking competition, Eternaldarknessfilms.com. Nintendo is searching for a short film that perfectly embodies the haunting themes of its new video game thriller launching this summer.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 11:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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We have covered a boat load of Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast single player screens last week ... in case you were still not convinced that this title is totally excellent we bring you some multiplayer action screens .. which adds extra to the replay value of this brilliant title! Njoy!
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gavin Raeburn, Codemasters’ Studio Head today confirms a dramatic departure for his studio’s next development project and his intention to shake up the “predictable” first-person action game market with Shoot to Kill: Colombian Crackdown.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 1:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The powertool of global special forces, the .50 Sniper Rifle, is one of agent David Jones’ most effective weapons in IGI 2: Covert Strike. Check the info & screens.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 1:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sierra just confirmed us that Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza has reached Gold status! Nakatomi Plaza combines the exciting elements of the original blockbuster movie with a pulse-pounding adventure game set in an interactive 3D environment. This single-player game features an event-driven storyline that follows John McClane in his life and death struggle to overcome a group of greedy terrorists, and in the process, save his wife, the other hostages, and hopefully himself. Staying true to the original story, the entire game takes place in the 40-story Nakatomi Plaza office building on Christmas Eve, with our hero "accidentally" called upon to thwart a large scale burglary attempt by a band of trigger-happy terrorists. By the end of the night, only McClane's stealth maneuvers, desperately crazy antics, and witty comebacks will save the hostages and thwart the terrorists. Expect it in stores end of April
by The Cookie Snatcher on April 2, 2002 @ 12:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Did you know that the circular-lid insertion on top of your GameCube could be easily removed and replaced? It’s true; soon companies will begin to promote this aesthetic modification en masse. How cool would it be to replace that boring default Nintendo lid insert with a custom-made Sonic the Hedgehog design? Keep an eye out, they’re coming. There are tons of customization options available for all major video game platforms that not only provide mad bragging rights but can also increase the functionality of your lean, mean, gaming machine. One thing I think we can all agree on is that video games are fun -- a 5-year-old playing Pokemon can tell you that. The question is; are you a standard-issue gamer or are you a power-gamer?
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 12:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Monster Jam Web site has launched for your viewing pleasure. Visit
Monster Jam Web site for detailed information on Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction for PS2 and GBA. The GBA version launched on arch 26th and the PS2 version is targeted to launch later in May. The Monster Jam Web site features new screenshots, movies and information about the game. The site also links to the United Hot Rod Association's Web site and MonsterMania.com for in-depth information about the actual Monster Trucks featured in the games
by Rainier on April 1, 2002 @ 11:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Raven Software has released the Windows32/Linux versions of the Jedi Knight II dedicated server for their hit first person action game for publisher LucasArts. You can download the server at four locations over at HomeLAN. The Win32 :
Download One,
Download Two,
Download Three and
Download Four and the Linux version :
Download One,
Download Two,
Download Three and
Download Four. You can also download the file from
XGR.com. Please note that the Win32 dedicated server file is offered as is with no official support from Raven Software or publisher LucasArts. (Thanks Homelan)
by Rainier on April 1, 2002 @ 9:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Warcommander is one of CDV's rather unknown and smaller titles ... it could be considered a budget version of their blockbuster hit "Sudden Strike". Warcommander could be considered a lite version with somewhat less spectacular graphics but equally as much action and we enjoyed it very much (although we ARE eagerly awaiting Sudden Strike II) ... You command a company of soldiers dumped on Omaha Beach. Check our screens.. Carry On Private!
by Rainier on April 1, 2002 @ 8:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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It’s futuristic mayhem in prehistoric proportions! 245 million years of evolution collide when a starship crashes, releasing hoards of furious Jurassic beasts into the parks, sewers and streets. Eradicate the escaped carnivores or play the dinosaur and stomp, claw and bite your way to freedom. Infogrames brings us the next installment in their Carnivores series (they previously released
"Carnivores : Ice Age" under their old WizardWorks label). Powered by the Serious Sam Engine we gave it a whirl ... check out what we came up with ..
by Rainier on April 1, 2002 @ 7:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With “Opening Day” right around the corner, Infogrames has announced that Backyard Baseball will be the first game in the best-selling Backyard Sports series to debut on Game Boy Advance system. Backyard Baseball for Game Boy Advance as well as a new Backyard Baseball 2003 for Win/Mac will both be available in June. Both games will include the 30 Backyard Kids found in each of the Backyard Sports games as well as 30 Major League Baseball pros featured as kids, including New York Mets All-Star Mike Piazza.
by Rainier on April 1, 2002 @ 11:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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HomeLAN chats with
Valve Software's Gabe Newell about their plans for Steam, their newly revealed broadband delivery system. French site Nofrag.com has posted up an interview (translated to English) with
Zombie Games's John Williamson, talking about their currently under development Western action game "Wanted: Dead or Alive". Strategy Games Online has posted up
an interview with Iain McNeil of Slitherine Software discussing their upcoming Roman Empire strategy game "Legion" (thanks gamespy). Savegames.net has posted up a short
Q&A with Thor Frølich from IO Interactive (thanks homelan) as he talks about their upcoming (and recently delayed until September) third person action game "Hitman 2: Silent Assassin".