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'Breed' - Screens

by Rainier on April 30, 2003 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Breed is a cutting-edge science-fiction shoot'em-up, which skilfully blends addictive, accessible, free-roaming gameplay with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology to expand not only the gameplay potential, but also the player's perceived freedom within the game world. The USC Dropships are the primary assault, recon, and support vessels in Earth’s fight against the Breed. These aicrafts are highly maneuverable VTOL-capable vehicles, which are configured for both atmospheric and space flights. They can be pre-loaded with a variety of payloads and are used to ferry GRUNTS and other vehicles from the Darwin to the planet (thanks VE3D). Check out the screens!

The Adventure Company's E3 Lineup

by Rainier on April 30, 2003 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Adventure Company today announced its lineup for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The company will be showcasing eight new products, including the much anticipated sequels to Traitors Gate and Mysterious Journey:Schizm. The company will also announce another blockbuster title at E3. “If there’s one thing The Adventure Company has proven, it’s that we know adventure. And this year is no different,” said Richard Wah Kan, CEO of The Adventure Company. “We’ve got another fantastic lineup and some surprise product announcements that no-one will want to miss.”

'DareDevil' (PS2) - Features & Screens

by Rainier on April 30, 2003 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The first game to feature one of Marvel Comics most popular superheroes. Daredevil is Matt Murdoch, a lawyer who was accidentally blinded by radioactive waste – an accident that may have taken his sight but also heightened his remaining senses to superhuman levels. Having seen his father, a once proud Boxer, killed by villains, Daredevil has sworn to make his home safe by battling the scum of Hells Kitchen – by day as Lawyer Matt Murdoch but at night as the justice seeking Daredevil. Daredevil can tell whether you are armed by smelling the gunpowder in the bullets, hear a heartbeat from metres away and can read by feeling ink on a page.

'The Hobbit' (GBA/NGC/PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on April 30, 2003 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

"The Hobbit" is a third-person action/adventure game set in the world of Middle-earth. In the game, you take the persona of Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit who has been unwittingly thrust into an epic adventure. Explore the mystical world of Middle-earth where you'll need to jump gaping chasms, climb treacherous mountains, solve mind bending puzzles and battle hordes of enemies just to survive. Meet enchanting Elves, battle-ready Dwarves, a powerful Wizard, massive Trolls, bloodthirsty goblins, and more as you traverse from the peaceful lands of the Shire to the harrowing forests of Mirkwood. And that's just the beginning. Today we got some new NGC, GBA as well as PS2 screens ...

'Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons' At E3 - Screens

by Rainier on April 30, 2003 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Batfish Studios today announced that they will be attending the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. Batfish will be on stand 2340 demonstrating their PC strategy game based on Gerry Anderson's popular television series, Captain Scarlet. Read more to check out some new screens ..

'NBA JAM' (PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on April 30, 2003 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The over 6 million-selling Granddaddy of Basketball is back! Redeveloped from scratch for PlayStation2 & Xbox, NBA JAM brings the "in your face" highlights of NBA play to life with over the top, arcade-style 3-on-3 Basketball featuring spectacular high-flying dunks, ankle-breaking crossovers and "get that outta here" blocks! Read more for additional details and some screens ...

Daily Dose Of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on April 30, 2003 @ 1:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Silent Hill 3' To Terrorrize PC

by Rainier on April 29, 2003 @ 9:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Not really much of a secret anymore but nonetheless. Konami of America announced today that an enhanced version of Silent Hill 3, the highly anticipated third title in Konami's best-selling horror series, will be released in October 2003 on DVD-ROM.

'Secret Weapons Over Normandy' - Site Update

by Rainier on April 29, 2003 @ 5:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LucasArts has updated the official web site for its upcoming flight action game Secret Weapons Over Normandy, expected to release winter 2003. The update includes: New Model Movie and Concept Art, 10 New PlayStation2 Screenshots, 2 New PlayStation2 Gameplay Teasers Each ten-second Gameplay Teaser features action taken directly from the PlayStation2 and highlights a different element of the game. With this update, future pilots will get a look at the Top Secret XF5U-1 "Flying Pancake" and its arsenal of guided weapons, as well as glimpse the desperate fight between the United States and Japan at the Battle of Midway. Go check it out!

'Lionheart' - Screens

by Rainier on April 29, 2003 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

It is 1588 A.D., a critical year of an alternate history hauntingly familiar yet fantastically alien to our own. Because of one fateful event during the Third Crusade, the history of this world diverged. This event, the Disjunction, ripped open a long-sealed breach to other worlds. Magic energy and powerful spirits flowed into the world, changing the lands and the people forever. Cast into this world, you are a character of your own devices, strengths, and abilities. Set upon by human factions and powerful spirits, you must decide how to best develop your skills in order to triumph over obstacles that lie between you and your true fate. A fresh batch of Lionheart screens has arrived ...