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Various Game Trailers Available NOW

by Judy on Dec. 8, 2004 @ 10:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

  • Fight Night Round 2 - Trailer

Climax L.A. Studio Relocates and Hires 80 New People

by Judy on Dec. 8, 2004 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Following a hugely successful year for its Los Angeles studio, Climax is proud to announce plans to expand its U.S. operation. The ambitious project will see the LA office relocate to larger premises and recruit new staff - a move that reaffirms Climax's commitment to creating a world-class development studio.

'Far Cry Instincts' (PS2/Xbox) - Developer Q&A

by Judy on Dec. 8, 2004 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Interviews

In addition to the PC version's signature locations, non-scripted A.I., and unprecedented view-distance, Far Cry Instincts will feature brand new gameplay scenarios that will challenge players to use an even broader range of strategies and survival tactics in order to uncover the many secrets within the beautiful-but-deadly islands. Far Cry Instincts producer Roxane Gosselin is on hand to answer some questions about the "traps" concept being used.

'Sprung' (NDS) Slopes Into Stores

by Judy on Dec. 8, 2004 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft announces the release of Sprung for the Nintendo DS handheld game system, which has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Engage in a risqué, daring adventure with sexy singles at Snowbird Mountain, a hip ski resort in Colorado. Written by North Shore (FOX) writer Colleen McGuinness, Sprung captures the essence of teen entertainment through fresh storylines, sex appeal, two gender-specific adventures 50 missions, bonus levels, cool characters and hours of stimulating fun. Developed by Guillemot Inc., Sprung is rated “T” (Teen) and retails for US$29.99.

NCsoft Launches 'Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle' Expansion

by Judy on Dec. 8, 2004 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft today announced the release of an extensive expansion for its MMORPG Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle. The expansion, Chronicle 2: Age of Splendor, includes more than 500 megabytes of new features adding three new zones, wondrous underwater areas, rideable mounts, new monsters, items and spells as well as an in-game gambling system consisting of a racetrack, throwing dice and a lottery.

'Heritage of Kings: The Settlers' Delayed

by Judy on Dec. 8, 2004 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft has pushed back the original Q4 2004 release date for Blue Byte's 3D RTS Heritage of Kings: The Settlers, and it is now scheduled for Q1 2005. Heritage of Kings: The Settlers is a world-building strategy game with fully rendered 3D visuals and unavoidably addictive gameplay. Players can dive into a detailed medieval world offering a unique mix of RTS and simulation gameplay. A fully functioning community can be created; new advancements can be discovered, and enemy forces will be repelled (thanks Blues)!

'Dragonshard' - Screens

by Judy on Dec. 8, 2004 @ 9:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

"Dragonshard" will incorporate classic role-playing themes, a powerful and dynamic real-time strategy engine all woven together with a rich storyline involving a global conflict for an immensely powerful artifact with the power to change the fate of Eberron itself.

'X²: The Return' - Screens

by Judy on Dec. 8, 2004 @ 8:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The launch of the new expansion pack, 'X²: The Return' is set for Feb 2005. Enhancing and extending the gameplay of the award winning X²- The Threat, the expansion pack adds many exciting new features and involves players in a thrilling new storyline. Check the freshly re-launched website or read more for some screens...

'Conspiracy: Weapons of Mass Destruction' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Judy on Dec. 8, 2004 @ 7:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Oxygen Interactive announced today that UK developer Kuju is working on a new FPS 'Conspiracy: Weapons of Mass Destruction.' Using the Fire Warrior engine, Conspiracy: Weapons of Mass Destruction, is under development for PC, PS2 and Xbox, and is scheduled for March 2005. Read more for details and the first screens ...

'UFO: Aftershock' - Screens

by Judy on Dec. 8, 2004 @ 7:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

UFO: Aftershock follows directly from one of the endings of UFO: Aftermath, where the player agrees to hand over the Earth to the Alien scientists, who are trying to change the planet into a giant living organism. The Council of Earth and their followers take refuge on an orbiting satellite prepared for them by the aliens, but not all the survivors of the original invasion where re-located.