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'Enclave' - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2003 @ 12:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Enclave, the action-oriented role player can choose from 12 different character classes and enjoy long-term fascination in more than 24 detailed levels. A medieval fantasy ambience featuring impressive landscapes, castles, lava caves and city backdrops are bound to enchant the gamers. Ogres, gnomes, and druids tackle their enemies with numerous weapons and pieces of equipment such as swords, battle axes, and catapults. Check these 30+ new screens ...

'World of Warcraft' - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2003 @ 12:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

World of Warcraft takes place four years following the aftermath of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaosä, where a great tension has settled over the ravaged world of Azeroth. As the various races begin to rebuild their shattered kingdoms, new threats, both ancient and terrifying, have arisen to plague the world once again. Players must explore the lands of Azeroth, forge fellowships with other players, and build their strength in order to prevail. Check the new batch of screens ...

'Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis' (PC/PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2003 @ 12:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

This world-builder title is inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic Park franchise, the studio's most successful film franchise. Jurassic Park allows you to fulfill Dr. John Hammond's dream by successfully designing and managing your very own Jurassic Park. Create the most amazing dinosaur theme park the world has ever seen, or battle your way through 12 intense missions that will truly test your skills against the awesome powers of nature and its most dominant creatures.

'Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter' (Xbox/PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2003 @ 12:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter takes place hundreds of years in the future, where both human and alien settlers are rapidly colonizing the galaxy. The player will assume the role of an ex-Special Ops officer, Mace Griffin. Against a backdrop of corporate, political and religious intrigue, Mace Griffin is framed for being involved in his comrades' deaths. After spending time in prison, he becomes a Bounty Hunter, a vocation that gives him access to classified information and a means to aggressively pursue his search for the people who framed him. Check out the new batch of Xbox and tiny PS2 screens ...

NEC Games Announces 'Tube Slider' (NGC)

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2003 @ 5:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NEC Interchannel, Ltd., a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, today announced its plans to enter the gaming industry as a third-party publisher for the PlayStation2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and the Xbox. NEC comes back after an eight-year hiatus and plans to publish for all next-gen consoles. At the same token NEC Interchannel announces their first NGC game "Tube Slider". Read more for details...

The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal - Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2003 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Tribunal, a ruthless new king has taken the throne of Morrowind, while an aging god drifts deeper into madness. Into this chaos you are thrust, with deadly assassins close behind you and Morrowind's uncertain future ahead. Your journey will lead you to Mournhold, capital city of Morrowind, to the Clockwork City of Sotha Sil, and through massive, epic-sized dungeons. Bethesda Softworks has released a new patch for The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal, updating this 3D role-playing expansion to v1.4.1313. This release fixes two sound-related bugs as well as "a crash to desktop if you tried to pickpocket your companion." (thanks loadedinc)

'Enigma : Rising Tide' - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2003 @ 4:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Enigma: Rising Tide is a groundbreaking concept melding cinematic pacing with immersive graphics and historical accuracy to produce the worlds first alternate history, naval warfare vehicular shooter game. Enigma was initially created solely as an online game, however after discovering the title and its massive potential, GMX entered into an agreement with the developers to produce a FULL retail, single player version of the title. The size and scope of the Retail version is stunning and includes a huge number of Patrols as well as comprehensive Submarine and Surface Command Campaigns. In all more than 60 distinct missions are available to be played from a large variety of Ships and Submarines. Enigma is also one of a very few games that can be played completely by voice command giving the player an added element of immersion. In keeping with the original intent behind Enigma, Tesseraction Games has agreed to include a free 30 day trial of Enigma: Rising Tide Multiplayer when it is launched later this year.

'Driver 3' (PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2003 @ 3:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Infogrames is creating a third installment in the smash hit Driver series, currently titled Driver 3, for the Xbox/PS2/GameCube and PC. The game is being developed by Infogrames' own Reflections Interactive in Newcastle, England, the team responsible for the original two Driver games and Stuntman. "The success of the Driver franchise is an historic milestone in the gaming industry. Driver 3 on the PS2/Xbox/GameCube and PC will undoubtedly take the franchise to another level of success and gaming experience", said Larry Sparks, Vice president of European Marketing, Infogrames. Driver 3 is scheduled for release in 2003. Infogrames released some PS2/XBOX screens earlier today, check them out ...

Sony Presents 'Everquest Online Adventures' (PS2) To The Public

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2003 @ 12:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE), will give the public a chance to experience EverQuest Online Adventures, one of the world's most anticipated massively multiplayer online console games ever created, before it's available on retail shelves currently scheduled on February 12th. EverQuest Online Adventures extends the EverQuest brand to the PlayStation2, the most popular console gaming system in the world.

'Colonies' - Features & Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2003 @ 11:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Colonies is an online first person shooter based in a cyberpunk flavoured sci-fi world. Colonies is a multiplayer FPS game with strategy and rpg features. Unlike other FPS games Colonies goal isn't always destroying your opponent. Colonies gives the player the opportunity to defeat his opponent with scores of technology or resource mining. Colonies is more likely a teamplay game where you have to co-operate with other players succeed.