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'American Conquest: Fight Back' Revealed

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The name of the official add-on to CDV's real time strategy hit American Conquest has been confirmed - American Conquest: Fight Back! The add-on will be released in Germany on May 30, 2003. The international release dates have yet to be announced. You'll be able to play American Conquest: Fight Back! without the original game. The new game will feature a complete new battle mode as well as five new nations. There are also 10 single player and multiplayer maps for the new battle mode, 50 new units and 25 new missions in eight campaigns. It's clearly a must-have for all American Conquest fans! (thanks Voodoo).

'Pro Race Driver' - Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

It's going to take all your courage, all your skill and all your driving passion to take Ryan from rookie to a world-beating race driver, in this first-of-its-kind cinematic thrill-ride of a game. Power slide around the opposition, face your challenges head-on, cheer the successes and mourn the losses, but above all of these WIN. Codemasters has released a new patch to bring your 'Pro Race Driver' (aka Toca Race Driver) retail game to v1.1_120 improving multiplayer stability over LAN/Internet, enhancing s force feedback on wheel controllers and expanding the amount of players to 12. Read more for details and download links ...

DreamCatcher Announces 'SuperPower 2'

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DreamCatcher Interactive today announced a deal to publish SuperPower 2 for the PC. Created by GolemLabs, the game is expected to ship in late 2004. SuperPower 2 gives gamers ‘God-like’ powers as they seek world domination. The game demands intelligence, political-savvy and a touch of guile to succeed! With the addition of multiplayer support, the game also brings a new edge to the genre. SuperPower 2 further improves on the original with new 3D graphics, improved missions and a wickedly intelligent A.I.

'Golden Sun: The Lost Age' (GBA) - Screens

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In the climatic ending of Golden Sun, Isaac and his companions fought a fierce battle at the top of the Venus lighthouse. Despite claiming victory, they weren't able to keep the lighthouse from being ignited, and a tremendous explosion followed. The Lost Age picks up where Golden Sun left off, with characters from the original game regrouping to prevent the destruction of their world. The plot has countless twists and turns as the group grows ever closer to releasing alchemy-with all its potential benefits and perils-on the land.

'Priest' Is Coming To North America

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 12:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Priest is a multiplayer, head-to-head combat game that introduces controversial themes in a Wild West setting.

Daily Dose Of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 12:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Sphinx And The Shadow Of Set' (PS2/NGC) - Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2003 @ 11:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Sphinx And The Shadow Of Set' (previously known just as "Sphinx") is an enchanting adventure filled with mystery, action and a deep, compelling storyline. The game is set in an entirely original universe that is styled upon ancient Egypt where players will embark on an epic quest exploring new worlds, uncovering dark secrets, interacting with hundreds of fantastic creatures and discovering new abilities. Traveling the world via magic portals to foil the evil plans of Set, players will guide Sphinx on a journey requiring all his wits, agility and special powers in an attempt to find the stolen mystical crowns of Egypt. Read more for some new screens & character art...

'Warship Gunner' (PS2) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2003 @ 10:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

“The company’s P.T.O. series of Naval games has received critical acclaim. We are pleased to continue KOEI’s long-standing tradition of providing consumers with the finest Naval Combat games,” said Amos Ip, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at KOEI Corporation. “Gamers will encounter a variety of scenarios, and will have unprecedented real-time navigation and firing control to deal with the constantly changing battle conditions. We believe gamers will enjoy the fearsome power of actively building and controlling their own naval gunship.” KOEI Corporation today provided a briefing on plans for the North American release of Warship Gunner, exclusively for the PS2. Read more for additional details & screens!

'Burnout 2: Point of Impact' (Xbox) Developer's Cut - Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2003 @ 9:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In less than three weeks Xbox owners will finally get what they've been asking for, Burnout 2: Point of Impact. Not only will the award winning arcade racer be making its way onto Xbox, but the Xbox version will be packed to the gills with additional content. Criterion, the developers of the Burnout franchise have coined the Xbox version of Burnout 2: Point of Impact their 'Developer's Cut'. The Xbox version has been pushed to the limit and filled with exclusive content. Read more to find out details & added screens ...

X2 Movie Pass When You Order 'X2 Wolverine's Revenge'

by Rainier on April 8, 2003 @ 8:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Consumers can receive a complimentary movie pass to Twentieth Century Fox's upcoming "X2" feature film, based on Marvel Comics top selling comic book franchise The X-Men, when they either pre-order or purchase Activision, Inc.'s highly anticipated X2 Wolverine's Revenge at participating North American retail outlets nationwide including Best Buy, Circuit City, Electronics Boutique, Future Shop Canada, GameStop, Kay Bee Toys, Musicland, Target, Toys 'R Us Canada and Wal-Mart Stores.