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'Warrior Kings Battles' - Collectors Edition

by Rainier on March 7, 2003 @ 9:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Battle your way to the sales counter March 21st - There's a Limited Edition Collector's Edition Pack - While Stocks last! Just to add to the wonder that is Warrior Kings: Battles, Empire Interactive have announced that a special limited edition pack will be available at launch, but at launch only. Reversing the trend for certain companies to milk the franchise after the first couple of months, forcing the die-hards to purchase the game twice - Damn their eyes! The Collector's Edition contains a set of art prints as well as other items that will not be available after the first print run - so I guess if you want it, you'd better hurry or even better still pre-order to be certain of getting one. You have been warned!

'Battlefield 1942' - Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 7, 2003 @ 8:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA has let us know that they have just released a new patch for their hit title BattleField 1942. This update patch will bring your BattleField 1942 retail game to v1.31 and mainly optmizies network and client issues. Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab the goods ...

'Flight Simulator 2004' - Fact Sheet

by Rainier on March 7, 2003 @ 8:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

One hundred years ago, Wilbur and Orville Wright left the ground and soared in the first successful powered aircraft, the 1903 Wright Flyer. And 20 years ago, Microsoft's first Flight Simulator software flew off store shelves and onto PCs. Beginning this July, the two aviation milestones will come together, as aviation enthusiasts can experience the past and the present with "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight."

'Chaser' - Game Engine Details & Screens

by Rainier on March 7, 2003 @ 8:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

JoWooD Productions is proud to announce the first official details of the gaming engine that will power the cutting-edge first-person shoot ‘em up, Chaser, the PC CD Rom game scheduled for a UK release in Q2 2003. Read more for details as well as a few new screens ...

Thrustmaster Enters The Era Of 'GBA SP'

by Rainier on March 7, 2003 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Thrustmaster is pleased to announce the upcoming release on themarket of three accessories for Game Boy Advance SP, Nintendo’s latest handheld console:the Thrustmaster Starter Pack, Thrustmaster Carry Bag and Thrustmaster Protector Pouch.These three accessories will be available in Europe at the end of March 2003, to coincide with the GBA SP’s release.

Daily Dose Of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on March 7, 2003 @ 12:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NDL Launches Gamebryo At Game Developers Conference

by Rainier on March 6, 2003 @ 10:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NDL today released its much anticipated 3D graphics toolkit and engine, Gamebryo (www.gamebryo.com), at the Game Developers Conference. Gamebryo, the next step in the evolution of game development, is a cross-platform 3D graphics toolkit and engine that offers game developers unparalleled flexibility with crafting cutting-edge 3D technology in their games. Gamebryo, based on NDL's NetImmerse technology, also gives game developers the unique ability to leverage and extend their legacy tools in creative ways.

'Dynasty Warriors 3' Wins GDC Award

by Rainier on March 6, 2003 @ 10:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Dynasty continues for KOEI Corporation and developer Omega Force as Animation Magazine named Dynasty Warriors the winner for Best Overall Game Animation at the 2003 Game Developers Conference in San Jose. The category represents the best use of animation in all aspects of game design. As Overall Winner, Dynasty Warriors series developer Omega Force will receive one seat of 3ds max courtesy of Discreet.

'GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing' (GBA) - Screens

by Rainier on March 6, 2003 @ 4:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing features more than 90 authentic cars with upgradable parts from 10 top car manufacturers. Players choose and unlock cars with different acceleration, top speeds, and handling in order to master the 46 tracks included in this pocket racer. Race against a pack of computer cars or grab a friend and race head-to-head using the GBA link cable.

'Trade Wars: Dark Millennium' Is Now Called 'Exarch'

by Rainier on March 6, 2003 @ 4:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft Corporation today announced details of its upcoming online game, Exarch. The project is under development by Realm Interactive, and was previously identified under the working title of Trade Wars: Dark Millennium. Exarch (pronounced ex'-ark) features a fast-paced action RPG combat experience set in an enormous virtual world. Players can explore, battle and quest in multiple environments including mystical forests and foreboding alien catacombs. The sci-fi fantasy style allows players to forge into battle with classic melee-style weapons and armor such as chain mail and long swords or futuristic armaments such as power armor and plasma guns.