by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 6:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Titus Interactive Studio today announced that the original Robocop arcade game will be brought to the Game Boy Advance with Robocop: The Future of Law Enforcement in October 2002. Based on the eponymous classic sci-fi movie, Robocop: The Future of Law Enforcement sees the player assume the role of Officer Murphy in this stainless steel action adventure.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rev your engines as JoWooD Productions Ltd. gears up for the release of Michael Schumacher World Kart Racing 2002. Due to hit streets near you on 28th June, this superb production delivers the ultimate fun experience in super kart racing.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts announced that a playable demo of Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is slated for release on Friday, May 10. The demo will feature a previously unavailable/new level. The demo will include 5 of the weapons in the full game and the Jedi Powers. Rage let us know that they will release an updated playable demo of Mobile Forces tomorrow. The new demo will have several improvements, such as dedicated server option, tweaked physics, enhanced networking code, a spectator option, rebalanced weapons, particle effects, several bug fixes and gameplay tweaks.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 1:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Softwrap, the British-based company that allows software to be virtually 'shrink-wrapped' and securely distributed electronically, today announced a deal with Stardock, a PC games developer. The partnership will enable Stardock's customers to try the popular PC game, LightWeight Ninja, before going on to buy, whilst the software remains totally secure against piracy.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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An exciting tale of two worlds…one fantastical, the other the world as we know it today. Once they were joined as one, but they now exist separately without knowledge of their former link to each other. Check these 10 THQ screens...
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon’s Lair 3D is an entirely new, built-from-the-ground-up, three-dimensional version of the highly successful 1980s coin-op phenomenon. While it stays true to the design and storyline of the arcade game, it offers a 3D experience unlike anything else Dragon’s Lair fans have played before.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Records let you listen, videos let you watch, Frequency allows you to take part. Utilizing songs from major recording artists, players mix and remix songs through each of eight different instrument types. If remixed correctly, players can freestyle and create their own music. With 6 unique game modes, top hits from major bands in a variety of genres, stunning 3D graphics, band video sequences and online play, Frequency stays in tune with the most immersive musical gameplay experience ever.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 12:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chaser is a first person shooter, built on the high-end 3D engine (CloakNT), in which main character passes through real environments and uses real weapons. Chaser is to be published by Fishtank Interactive. Check these beautiful screens!
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts released a patch for their recently released 'Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast'. This update brings your current game to version 1.03. This patch brings a slur of single/multi-player bug fixes/improvements, adds a few (4) new multiplayer maps (Duel mode), Force Feedback & 3D Sound support. Read more for full fix list and links where to grab the patch.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision just released a new upgrade patch for their recently released 'SpiderMan The Movie' game. The upgrade will only work for the US Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME version of Spider-Man Movie and upgrade your current game to v 1.1. Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab it.
by Patrick on May 7, 2002 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Global Star Software has announced that they have begun shipping Muscle Car II: American Spirit for the PC platform. A follow-up to their popular 2001 release, Muscle Cars 76', American Spirit will feature more drivers, more cars, more courses and and more chrome than the original, as well as enhanced graphics and an all new soundtrack.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. challenges gamers to get behind the wheel of some of the most powerful racing machines this summer with Le Mans 24 Hours for the personal computer. The winner of Racing Game of the Year and several other awards is incredibly fast, amazingly lifelike and expertly tuned. Get ready to experience racing perfection.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment announced that its sports trivia game for the PS1, POWER PLAY: Sports Trivia, has shipped to U.S. retail shelves with an MSRP of only $9.99. POWER PLAY: Sports Trivia features more than 4,000 brain-bruising questions from the wide, wide world of football, basketball, baseball, and hockey, challenging players to climb the ranking ladder, reach the hall of fame, and become a trivia legend. Featuring two tenacious trivia modes, POWER PLAY: Sports Trivia brings sports fans and fanatics alike to their knees as they compete with up to three opponents in a virtual tournament.
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 9:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom brings city builders inside the Great Wall of China. Leaving the Mediterranean behind, the city-building series makes its first foray into Asia and immerses the player in brand new surroundings. China has existed for over 4,000 years, but its 4,000 year history has been marked with new technologies and ideas replacing - or enhancing - the old. This is the world in which the player will take the reigns of leadership and take their cities through the twists and turns of Chinese history. Read more to check some screens and sign up for the BETA TEST
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 7:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has begun developing the next generation of its PlayStation video game platform for sale by 2005, when it plans to roll out a console that would allow gamers to play opponents over high-speed Internet networks, a news report said Sunday.
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 6:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since Hercules and Cyberlink (the makers of PowerDVD) announced a collaboration earlier today to bring you the best possible sound to your home, Hercules now introduces their upgraded GameTheatre XP to support and take full advantage of CyverLink's PowerDVD Pro 6.1! I want one!
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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CyberLink Corp., software developer of digital video entertainment applications and e-training solutions, and Hercules today jointly announced a strategic partnership to deliver a truly innovative and realistic movie viewing experience to consumers with PowerDVD Pro 6.1, offered as part of Hercules’ Game Theater XP 6.1 sound card system.
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Larian Studios released the demo for their upcoming RPG "Divine Divinity" a few days ago and over the weekend they seem to have released a little fix addressing a small bug with the installed (worked fine for me). Click read more on where to grab it.
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft just released a new v1.04B update patch for their WW II flight sim. This 11mb puppy fixes several multiplayer/coop mode bugs. A new 1.05 patch is already announced which will contain new aircraft. Read more to get a detailed fix list and links where to grab it.
by Thomas on May 6, 2002 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tiscali Games got their hands on Ghost Master trailer, an upcoming RTS / resources managment game from Empire Interactive. It includes 2:47 minutes of new in-game footage and character animations and is available to download in high-res (15 MB) or low-res (5 MB)
DivX versions here.