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'X2: The Threat' - Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2003 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

German developer EgoSoft's upcoming X sequel, X2 : The Threat, is coming along quite nice. Today we serve up a fresh batch of 20 screens for you to enjoy!

'Top Spin' (Xbox) Announced

by Rainier on March 10, 2003 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft Game Studios announced today that two-time grand slam winner Lleyton Hewitt, along with two tennis superstars yet to be disclosed, will be featured on the cover of “Top Spin,” the new Xbox tennis title set to launch in the fall of 2003. Created exclusively for Xbox by PAM, “Top Spin,” which will be Xbox Live-enabled, provides tennis fans with the ultimate on court and online tennis experience.

'Neighbours From Hell' - Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2003 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While already known for severeal weeks, JoWooD Productions finally "officially" announced their new virtual gameshow title Neighbours From Hell. This innovative title is currently in development for PC CD-ROM and will be released later this year. Read more for details and screens ..

'Warrior Kings : Battles' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 10, 2003 @ 8:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Warrior Kings - Battles maintains the excitement that made Warrior Kings a leading RTS, but now introduces the player to a proficiency of computer AI not yet seen in an RTS product. AI Generals not only build a functioning economy, offensive / defensive armies, correctly control formations, but intelligently probe your defenses, looking for your weak points. AI Diplomacy, a major new feature, makes you think you are playing a human opponent(s), giving a new depth to single and multiplayer internet gaming. The demo contains a tutorial of four missions along with a skirmish mode, read more for download links ...

Daily Dose Of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on March 10, 2003 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

'Navy Seals 2' - Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2003 @ 12:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

From the developer of Navy Seals and the recent MarineShooter, comes now Navy Seals2. A new war is being waged under cover of night, and there’s only one team with the cunning, speed, and lethal skills to eliminate the enemy threat. The SEALs have been called to action. Prepare for war. And remember: The only easy day... was yesterday. Jarhead Games released some info on the upcoming game, read more to check it out ...

'Chrome' - Screens

by Rainier on March 9, 2003 @ 11:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Chrome, a Tactical First Person Shooter, is a dramatic story of heroism, friendship and betrayal; a story full of sudden twists and turns mixed into tons of Sci-Fi action. Players assume the role of Logan; a veteran mercenary turned bounty hunter who is out to make it rich. A few new screens for you to enjoy!

'No One Lives Forever 2' - Upcoming Add-On & Patch

by Rainier on March 8, 2003 @ 12:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Gamespy has a very interesting article regarding the future of Sierra/Monolith's stealth FPS, No One Lives Forever 2. According to the article there are plans at Monolith for future releases of both a tool package and an expansion pack for NOLF2. An add-on is expected later this year, as well as a new (mainly multiplayer patch (in the next 2 weeks), and tools for the mod community. The new patch will have 10 new maps (mostly adapted single player maps), a new multiplayer mode "Doomsda". Gamespy also hints to a possible NOLF3, which we here at WP have been suspicious about for a while, especially since the NOLF3.com is already registered to Fox Interactive.

'PlanetSide' - Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2003 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Massively Multiplayer Gaming takes on a new face in PlanetSide, where thousands of players wage war in a battle of planetary proportions. A newly designed 3D engine drives PlanetSide's first-person player-to-player combat and vehicular warfare across ten continents. The stage has been set, the battle lines have been drawn, and orbital drop pods are ready to deploy you PlanetSide. Some new screens taken from our beta build!

'Indiana Jones & The Emperor's Tomb' (PC/PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2003 @ 1:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Indy's latest adventure plays out in dramatic fashion thanks to new gameplay features such as brawling combat. This time, in addition to using his trademark whip and pistol, Indy can engage in fierce hand-to-hand combat against foes, many of whom are well-versed in martial arts. Improvised weapons such as shovels, chairs and table legs also can be used to fend off adversaries. The result is a more immersive and more Indy-like gameplay experience, set amidst spine-tingling movie-like action sequences, such as a rickshaw chase in Hong Kong and a spectacular battle atop moving gondolas in the South China Sea area. Check out some new PS2/PC screens ...