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'Syberia 2' Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2003 @ 12:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

French developer Microids has announced that the sequel to last year's awards winning adventure game Syberia II is being delayed. Originally scheduled for release this coming fall it is now being pushed back to Q1 2004. Reason for the delay is to give Syberia mastermind Benoit Sokal and his team extra/sufficient time to deliver the best product possible. Read more for details ...

'Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain' (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2003 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain is the next installment of the Syphon Filter storyline. Elsa Weissenger has come to Gabe Logan with evidence that a multinational corporation has been behind the Syphon Filter conspiracy from the beginning. Mara Aramov is connected to this consortium in some way that Gabe does not understand. But here is what Gabe does know: Mara has escaped custody, outbreaks of a deadly new mutation of the virus are appearing all over the globe, and Chechnyan rebels are selling the virus to other terrorists. A few new screens just infiltrated our offices ...

'Empires: Dawn of the Modern World' - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2003 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empires: Dawn of the Modern World represents the only truly global RTS where players control unique civilizations across a timeline that spans from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Gamers lead their nation's economic growth and military campaigns in their effort to dominate the world. Each civilization has its own historically accurate units and abilities to be used as players command battles over land, sea and air. From a cavalry charge to a surprise air strike, gamers will know what it truly means to rule one of the world's greatest empires.

'Shadowbane' - New Strategic World Map Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2003 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A new world is coming to Shadowbane! The Shadowbane Team is proud to announce its plans to unveil a completely new and unique world to the players of Aerynth in the weeks to come. The Shadowbane world building team has been hard at work on a brand new map that will enhance both the strategic elements of guild warfare and more closely reflect the lore of the game. While several details of the new world have not yet been finalized, there are many design elements to this new world, read more to find out ...

'Arx Fatalis' (Xbox) Coming To Europe In November

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2003 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mindscape today announced the release of Arx Fatalis, a first-person RPG, due to be published by DreamCatcher Games for the Xbox in November. Widely-acclaimed by the gaming press for its hugely successful outing on the PC, Arx Fatalis is now console-exclusive on Xbox, combining an intriguing story, huge environment and user-friendly interface.

'No Mans Land' Germany/UK Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2003 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

September 26, 2003, will definitely mark the German release of the new and much awaited 3D real time strategy game No Man’s Land from the Karlsruhe Publisher CDV Software Entertainment AG. Small change-overs in the logistics of individual trade partners led to the one week delay. In Great Britain, however, the game will be appearing earlier than expected. Parallel to the German release, No Man’s Land will also bedazzle the strategists in the UK, the US release is planned for October 10, 2003. Read more for some new screens ...

'Everquest II' - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2003 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EverQuest II returns to the culturally diverse world of Norrath in the future of the original EverQuest, with the sheer size and graphical detail greater than ever seen before. Larger in scope than its predecessor, EverQuest II will allow players from every corner of the earth to explore familiar areas and new, undiscovered territories of Norrath. Read on to check out the latest screenshots!

Daily Dose Of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2003 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Midnight Outlaw: Illegal Street Drag Nitro Edition' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2003 @ 2:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ValuSoft has released a playable demo for last year's street racing simulation Midnight Outlaw: Illegal Street Drag Nitro Edition (developed by Canopy Games). This demo features the full game but only lets you to play for up to 60 minutes.If you want to unlokc the full content you will need to purchase a key over at their website (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

'BattleField 1982: Interstate' - Mod Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2003 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Battlefield 1982 Interstate' is a car-to-car combat mod for Battlefield 1942 inspired by Interstate '76 and Interstate '82. A new version A1.1 of this vehicular combat modification for Battlefield 1942 is now available, providinge several tweaks in addition to the obvious BF1942 version 1.45 compatibility, including tweaks to a couple of maps, protection from splash damage when inside vehicles, improved jets, and more. Read more for download links ...