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PSP Preview - 'Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade'

by Paul Reith on Feb. 15, 2005 @ 12:44 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade is a fast-paced, hack 'n slash action game with randomly-generated environments, monsters and items, beautiful 3D graphics and wireless cooperative multiplayer gameplay, offering a compelling, on-the-go gameplay experience. Sony Online was in town and decided to show us its latest RPG in action.

PS2/Xbox/PC Preview - 'Project: Snowblind'

by Tony "OUberLord" Mitera on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 12:14 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Project: Snowblind is a the first-person action shooter putting you in the role of an elite super soldier, fighting on the front lines of a near-future war using unique weapons, abilities and high-tech gadgetry that inject depth and variety to gameplay.

PS2 Preview - 'Musashi: Samurai Legend'

by Alicia on Feb. 10, 2005 @ 5:57 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

The second release of the Musashi series makes its debut on the PS2 featuring exhilarating, fast-paced, action-packed gameplay utilizing manga shaded graphics. Like a true samurai, Musashi's powers of observation will pay off in the heat of battle as he channels this energy to learn his opponents' techniques. A new mode of his protective services has also been employed, in which he literally carries his characters to safety.

PSP Preview - 'Coded Arms'

by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 8, 2005 @ 1:40 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Coded Arms is a first person shooter in where you take the role of a computer hacker who infiltrates the abandoned virtual reality system. Gamers will use weapons and power-ups that they discover while exploring the expansive single player mode. Coded Arms will also utilize the PSP handheld system's wireless capabilities for multiplayer action for up to four people. We had a chance for some hands-on time, read more for our report ...

PS2/Xbox/PC Preview - 'Constantine'

by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 7, 2005 @ 1:26 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Constantine tells the story of John Constantine, a man who has literally been to hell and back. When he teams up with sceptical policewoman Angela Dodson to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost.

PSP Preview - 'Metal Gear Acid'

by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 4, 2005 @ 12:37 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Metal Gear Acid is a turn-based, tactical espionage game that requires players to collect cards and strategically construct their own decks to complete various missions and objectives. Boasting a compelling storyline filled with new characters and incredible cut scenes, Metal Gear Acid will draw players into an all-new adventure packed with intrigue – designed specifically for the portable gaming enthusiast.

Xbox/PC Preview - 'Close Combat: First to Fight'

by Paul Reith on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 2:55 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Lead a four-man fireteam of US Marines through the perils of authentic, modern urban combat in a Middle-Eastern urban battleground. This is an action-oriented, first-person 3D shooter that is being developed under the direction of the US Marine Corps as a training simulation for use by the Marine Corps. Close Combat: First to Fight is as close as you can get on a computer or Xbox to being a Marine fireteam leader in modern urban combat!

PSP Preview - 'Death Jr.'

by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 2, 2005 @ 1:18 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Death Jr. is a new action platforming game that seamlessly blends elements from first-person shooters with the exploration of a third-person platformer and serves up a large dose of intense gameplay and weapon heavy combat for the PSP.

PC Preview - 'Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich'

by Tony "OUberLord" Mitera on Feb. 2, 2005 @ 1:09 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich is a comic book-inspired tactical role-playing game features a brand new league of heroes and villains, overhauled combat system, and spectacular graphic enhancements.

NDS Preview - 'Castlevania'

by Thomas Wilde on Jan. 31, 2005 @ 1:03 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Castlevania for DS will continue the storyline that first emerged in the critically acclaimed Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. Taking place a year after Aria of Sorrow ended, Castlevania for DS will take players on a harrowing and challenging journey of selflessness.

PC Preview - 'Restricted Area'

by Reldan on Jan. 29, 2005 @ 1:35 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Restricted Area is an action-based roleplaying game with realtime combat, which combines a gameplay similar to Diablo 2 with technology, tactic-shooter elements and a dark future scenario.

Xbox Preview - 'Forza Motorsport'

by Paul Reith on Jan. 25, 2005 @ 1:27 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Forza Motorsport gives Xbox gamers who are passionate about cars and racing the opportunity to own, customize, and race their favorite cars in a realistic driving simulation. From sport compacts to LeMans prototypes, players use earnings from hundreds of races to buy upgrades and aftermarket parts so they can transform real production cars into high-performance race cars.

PS2 Preview - 'Destroy All Humans!'

by Alicia on Jan. 21, 2005 @ 12:51 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Do you want to conquer the earth? Sure, we all do. And with THQ and Pandemic’s Destroy All Humans, you can finally enjoy raining terror and destruction down upon the dim-witted people of planet Earth. Armed with psychic powers, a stylin’ spaceship, and your trusty Anal Probe, you’ll be able to show those stinking humans the unquestionable superiority of the Furon Empire.

PS2/Xbox Preview - 'Area 51'

by Thomas Wilde on Jan. 19, 2005 @ 1:57 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Area 51 is set in the U.S. government's most top-secret and secure facility located in the Nevada desert. Players take on the role of Lt. Nick Cross, a hazardous biological waste specialist sent to investigate.

PS2/Xbox/PC Preview - 'Playboy: The Mansion'

by Tony "OUberLord" Mitera on Jan. 18, 2005 @ 1:05 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

In Playboy: the Mansion you step into the virtual slippers of world-famous Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner, building Playboy Magazine and the Playboy Mansion into dynamic cultural icons. Gamers also will live the lifestyle, rubbing elbows with stunning women and popular celebrities, and share the mystique of the Mansion by hosting extravagant, exciting parties. This preview features nudity, so parental discretion advised...

Xbox Preview - 'Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath'

by Eric on Jan. 15, 2005 @ 4:50 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Oddworld Stranger features detailed interactive environments set in an enthralling new frontier of the Oddworld universe. Players step into the role of the Stranger, a rough and tumble bounty hunter who tracks down outlaws for moolah. Using a special weapons system that gives a whole new meaning to "live" ammo, players will encounter deviant species and hostile challenges along the way.

PS2 Preview - 'The King of Fighters 02/03'

by Geson Hatchett on Jan. 14, 2005 @ 2:27 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

This eighth and ninth installments of the wildly popular King of Fighters franchise makes it way to the PlayStation2 and the Xbox in this ultimate double pack collection of 2D fighting. We had a chance to check out a build of one of the oldest & most favorite fighting games, read more for our updated impression...

PC Preview - 'COPS 2170: The Power of Law'

by Justin on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 1:45 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

'COPS 2170: The Power of Law' is a mix of turn-based RPG and tactical strategy game. The storyline is based on the future time cyberpunk culture and urban community. The main hero is a police lady Katrin and her squads of different agents, soldiers, policemen. The war against criminal world from the side of Law.

PC Preview - 'Battle Mages: Sign Of Darkness'

by Reldan on Jan. 5, 2005 @ 1:28 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Battle Mages: Sign Of Darkness is an RPG in which you will discover the mysteries of the Order of the Keepers, confront treacherous plans of the elves, lead vengeful Orcs to the battle, oppose the creatures of Chaos, and of course the darkness will raise its flag over the green hills of Daenmor under his command. We had a chance to play an early beta build, read more for our findings...

PS2/Xbox/PC Preview - 'The Punisher'

by Thomas Wilde on Dec. 31, 2004 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a lone vigilante whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city’s high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods normally reserved for those on the wrong side of the law.Ripped from the pages of the darkest stories in the Marvel Comics’ universe, embrace the world of The Punisher! Where justice ends, Punishment begins!