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by Rainier on March 8, 2004 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

'Star Wolves' - Screens

by Rainier on March 7, 2004 @ 9:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Wolves is a 3D space RPG with strategy elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII Century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds. Star Wolves is being developed by Xbow Software and published by 1C. Read more for some new screens ...

'Genie Joe And The Axeman' Available NOW

by Rainier on March 7, 2004 @ 6:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

This fast-paced arcade style online (free) game features Joe Perry, famed guitarist with Aerosmith, as a dark but irreverent animated genie who can be magically summoned to help the intrepid saucier Chef Anthony. The brave little Chef dashes about fantastic landscapes scooping up ingredients to make Joe Perry’s spicey hot sauce, the Boneyard Brew, while avoiding the sour notes sent to stop him by his nemesis, the evil Axeman.

'Soldner: Secret Wars' - Screens

by Rainier on March 7, 2004 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In SÖLDNER: Secret Wars the player takes command of one of these special teams. As Commander he leads the small high tech army consisting of soldiers, light armoured vehicles, helicopters and VTOLs to fulfill a wide variety of mission. The Simulation of a highly complex political system creates a dynamic campaign: each decision has direct impact on the flow of the game. Read more to check some new screens ...

'The Roots' - Screens

by Rainier on March 7, 2004 @ 2:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Roots combines a classic RPG with dynamic gameplay and the fast paced plot characteristic of action-adventure games. The Roots has a complex, multi-threaded storyline and a vast world, which the player discovers whilst traveling with his party, fighting various monsters and living through great adventures. Read more for some new screens ...

'City of Heroes' - Screens

by Rainier on March 7, 2004 @ 1:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

City of Heroes is the first superhero themed online RPG and will offer a host of exciting and compelling gameplay features. Players create their own heroes, choosing from hundreds of different powers, skills, abilities, and items and design their own unique costumes. Then they can band together with other players to fight evil, build their own secret headquarters and strive to become the premiere hero group in the city. Check out some new powers and new screens ...

'BF1942: Forgotten Hope' - Mod Update Available NOW

by Rainier on March 6, 2004 @ 11:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Forgotten Hope Beta 0.6 is about 60% complete and features a huge number of planes, tanks and battleships - not only beautifully modelled, but also simulated in a very realistic way. To top it all off there is a choice of new maps as well. The FH Mod team has released a new patch bringing their BF1942 mod to v0.61 (they initially released 0.6, but a few bugs crept in so they immediately issued a 0.61 fix). You HAVE to delete FH0.5 before installing this version. Now sit back & relax, this download is HUGE (you NEED all 3 files!).

'Far Cry' - Second Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 6, 2004 @ 7:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubi Soft has released the second single-player demo for Crytek Studios' FPS Far Cry which features the Research mission. If you have the original/first demo you can download a smaller patch containing the specific demo levels, if not then get ready for another huge download. Read more for details and download links ...

A password protected version was released earlier today, we have replaced it with a proper version, but in case you need it, the password is "far".

'Cops 2170: The Power Of Law' - Screens

by Rainier on March 6, 2004 @ 6:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Publisher Strategy First Inc. and developer MiST land announced yesterday that the futuristic tactical strategy game COPS 2170: The Power of Law will be released for the PC in North America in May 2004. COPS 2170: The Power of Law is a colorful hybrid of tactical strategy and RPG elements where players take on the role of a rookie cop as she patrols the mean streets of a futuristic, cyberpunk metropolis. Read more for details and a few new screens ...

'Resident Evil 4' (NGC) - Screens

by Rainier on March 6, 2004 @ 1:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Announced almost 3 years ago, Resident Evil 4 is giving us another glimpse at what we can expect from Capcom's gamecube exclusive title. Resident Evil 4 will further probe the carnage-filled complications caused by the zombie-spawning T Virus and its creator, the sinister Umbrella Corporation. While there is still no specific release date, it is expected to be released Q4 2004, in the meantime enjoy these 2 new screens ...