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Harbinger - Story, Features & Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2002 @ 7:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Harbinger is a single-player action / RPG set in a fantastic science fiction universe. As one of three distinct character types, players explore the world of Harbinger – journey to the far reaches of space, battle unique foes never before seen in any medium, discover powerful new weapons and alien technologies, and uncover the dark secrets buried within the massive starship’s steel walls. In human words think Diablo in a Starcraft environment! Check the screens! Njoy!

Turok: Evolution (PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2002 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After we announced Acclaim's massive Turok campaign earlier today we now got several PS2/XBOX screens from Turok: Evolution - The Lost Land. Turok has gone gold a few days ago and should be out in stores shortly!

'The Thing' Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2002 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sierra just informed us that the first patch for The Thing is already available for download upgrading your retail game to v1.1. No specific details apart from a vague 'contains several fixes for minor bugs' is available. Read more for links where to grab it ... If you have not yet read our killer review, check it HERE.

Nintendo Gamers Summit 2002 - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2002 @ 12:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Straigth from the Nintendo Gamers Summit 2002 here in San Francisco we bring you some new and fresh screens from Infogrames Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee, Activisions Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 and ofcourse a Nintendo show wouldn't be complete without some Mario Part 4! Njoy...

Frontline Attack: War over Europe - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2002 @ 10:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software announces Frontline Attack: War over Europe (US title: World War II: Panzer Claws). Eidos has acquired the worldwide publishing rights to the game with the exception of Russia, Poland and South Korea. Produced by Zuxxez Entertainment AG, Germany and developed by In-Images, Poland, Frontline Attack: War over Europe will be released on PC in September. Noticed over at the German Eidos site that they have now a German demo available for download and a mirror is up at 3DGamers. Beware, this puppy is a whopping 320mb!!! This demo offers a tutorial and one mission playable as the Wehrmacht side.

'Cossacks: Back to War' – German Version Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2002 @ 10:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prepare to advance – the German gold master for the 'Cossacks: Back To War' is here! Following the worldwide success of Cossacks, 'Cossacks : Back to War' is a standalone add-on. It will be hitting German stores 20th September. It will only be a matter of time before it’s released in the rest of Europe. Stay tuned and watch your stores: Cossacks, Back to War!!!

Acclaim Starts Massive 'Turok Evolution' Marketing Campaign

by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2002 @ 9:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The "scent of blood" is in the air, as Acclaim has unleashed its multimillion dollar integrated marketing campaign to drive the eagerly anticipated launch of Turok: Evolution across all next-generation systems on "Turok Bloody Sunday - 9-01-02." Led by a chilling national television commercial campaign, and highlighted by in-theater advertising with trailers that are running on more than 5,000 movie screens nationwide, Acclaim's campaign also includes print, radio and online advertising; product demos; innovative street team programs; consumer contests and extensive retail promotions. The campaign will generate more than 120 million targeted consumer impressions and continue throughout the 2002 holiday season.

Iron Storm - Screen Gallery

by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2002 @ 9:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

IronStorm combines shoot’em-up, action and reflection.The player undertakes an infiltration mission and must possess combat skills as well as stealth if he is to survive as he penetrates behind enemy lines.Depending on the circumstances, the player can choose between first and third person views.The player must pass through 6 worlds in a Germany ripped apart by the front line: the Friedrich line (the Western front), the Anton Denikin line (the Russo-Mongol front), the “Tzar Ivan” armoured train, Wolfenburg (an enemy-occupied town), the Mad Baron’s heavy water factory and the Reichstag in Berlin. Check the sweet looking in-game action screens ...

RC Sports Copter Challenge (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2002 @ 7:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Compete in eight unique events such as Landing, Carry, and Hover in license mode. Become the Co-pilot in your own Adventure! Play RC Sports™ Copter Challenge™ as an ace RC Helicopter Pilot! Try and earn your license by competing in 4 different modes, spanning numerous locales. Spend points awarded to upgrade copter parts and buy new rigs. Tricks, points, manoeuvring, and obstacles will prove whether you're the RC Pilot Champion! Yesterday we announced it, today we bring you 11 screens ...

'7th Day Entertainment' Signs 'Ballerium' - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2002 @ 7:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majorem Ltd., a developer of massively multiplayer games and technology, and 7th Day Entertainment, a producer/publisher of innovative entertainment software, today officially announced an agreement that will see 7th Day Entertainment finance the development of Majorem's upcoming massively multiplayer real-time strategy game 'Ballerium'. The agreement will also see 7th Day Entertainment handle publishing and distribution of Ballerium in Taiwan. Check the screens!