Archives by Day

September 2024
SuMTuWThFSa
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930

Advertising

As an Amazon Associate, we earn commission from qualifying purchases.





Rainier's Articles


'War & Peace' - Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 6:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

War and Peace is a revolutionary game in the RTS genre. For the first time, players will really be in charge of the entire strategy of their nations: politics, economy, diplomacy, army, tactics, etc. On a unique, full 3D map of the entire world, you'll be able to take full command of your nation in a true historical context. You will discover and enjoy the experience of being a major statesman at the dawn of the fascinating 19th century! Microids has just released a new patch for their 3D real-time strategy game War and Peace bring your retail copy to v1.0.2. Read more for details and download links ...

'Star Trek : Elite Force II' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 4:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After the triumphant return of Captain Janeway and crew to the alpha quadrant, the Hazard Team, Voyager's elite security detail, is assigned its deadliest mission yet – duty onboard the Federation's renowned flagship, the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-E. As the leader of Starfleet's latest rapid response force, players will encounter a relentless onslaught of enemies including Star Trek staples such as the Borg and Romulans as well as several never before seen alien species. Check the new batch of screens ...

'Men of Valor: Vietnam' (PC/Xbox) Announced - Facts & Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 3:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Last year, 2015 released one of the more exceptional World War II first person shooters - Medal of Honor Allied Assault - on January 22, 2002. On the anniversary of that release, Vivendi Universal Games announced today the development of Men of Valor: Vietnam for the PC and the Xbox. Men of Valor: Vietnam, developed by 2015, Inc. and published by Sierra Entertainment, is a historical first-person shooter that portrays infantry combat during the Vietnam War. Combining the latest Unreal technology with the gameplay expertise of 2015, Men of Valor transports the player to the humid jungles of Southeast Asia in the most controversial conflict of the modern era. Read more for details and the first few stunning looking screens!

'Praetorians' - Official Web Site

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The new Praetorians website is now live features already seen before trailer showcasing some of the action players will experience when they fight alongside the armies of Julius Caesar in developer Pyro Studios and publisher Eidos Interactive's new real time strategy game. Take a moment to check out the historical background on the game's three races as well as the terrain descriptions. Goodies including wallpapers and screensavers as well as a batch of, mostly familiar looking, screenshots.

'Command & Conquer Generals' - Goes Gold

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 11:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Although already revealed in Gamespot's C&C Generals preview yesterday, EA just now released the official "going gold" announcement. A fictional world war in the Middle East, Asia and Afghanistan is headed for your computer! Electronic Arts announced today that the highly-anticipated real-time strategy game, Command & Conquer Generals has gone gold and will ship to stores in North America February 11. Command & Conquer Generals will be published by EA under the EA GAMES brand.

'Rainbow Six : Raven Shield' - Demo Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 11:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The promised patch for the 'RainBow Six : Raven Shield' demo has arrived. As expected it addresses some multiplayer cheats like preventing players from using the thermal scope and high capacity magazines. Read more for download links ...

'NeoCron : Beyond Dome of York' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Neocron: Dome of York is a new (and FREE) add-on for Reakktor ‘s real-time FPS-MMORPG game. You don’t like it clean and tidy? You want a dirty, dark and true apocalyptic cyberpunk look? Then you should not miss the free official Neocron Addon "Beyond Dome of York", which adds a completely new city, with among others, a full set of brand new player and clan apartments. Read more to check out the first few screens ...

'Anarchy Online: Notum Wars' - Free Trial

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 10:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Anarchy Online Website has details on a free seven day trial they are offering for the Notum Wars add-on, as well as Anarchy Online, the MMORPG it expands. "Through the free trial offer, gamers can play both Anarchy Online and The Notum Wars with no charge for 7 days. At the end of the trial period, the player can then keep the game and the account with a purchase price of $19.95 for the game. The remainder of the first 30-day period will be available for play before the first subscription fee is charged. Players can access the features of both Anarchy Online and The Notum Wars for a recurring subscription fee of $12.95 every 30 days." (thanks Blues)

'Battlefield 1942 : Road To Rome' Goes Gold!

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 10:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA is pleased to announce that the Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome expansion pack has GONE GOLD and will begin to ship on Tuesday, February 4 in North America. The multi-player focused expansion pack will give players more of what they have grown accustomed to with the original Battlefield 1942, including more maps, more vehicles, and more fighting forces.

'Restricted Area' Revealed - Facts & Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Master Creating, an independent Studio located in Hamburg, Germany, announces the development of Restricted Area. Restricted Area is an action-based roleplaying game with realtime combat, which combines a fascinating gameplay similar to Diablo 2 with innovativ technology, tactic-shooter elements and a dark future scenario. Read more for details and the first few screens ...