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European Beta for Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings Begins Today

by Thomas on Nov. 20, 2002 @ 10:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft Game Studios announced that Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings will begin beta testing in Europe today. Players in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom will be able to test Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings in either English, French or German. For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.ac2europe.com. The highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game will be available in certain European markets in December.

'Reign of Fire' Cross-Product Rebate

by Thomas on Nov. 20, 2002 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

BAM! Entertainment a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, has teamed up with Buena Vista Home Entertainment, the home video division of the Walt Disney Company, in a unique promotion to offer a Reign of Fire cross-product rebate to consumers. With the release of the Reign of Fire movie on DVD, consumers who buy the DVD will find a rebate offer inside for $10 off of the PlayStation2, Microsoft Xbox or Nintendo GameCube versions of the video game and $5 off the Game Boy Advance product. Consumers who buy the video game will find a rebate to receive $5 off the purchase of the movie on DVD. The promotion is supported with an extensive television advertising campaign.

'World Of WarCraft' - Stranglethorn Screens

by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

World of Warcraft is an "upcoming" online role-playing experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory. Read more to check out 10 screens from the lands of Stranglethorn.

'Nightcaster II: Equinox' Casts A New Spell On Xbox

by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 3:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

To coincide with the one-year anniversary of the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Jaleco Entertainment announces a whole new world of spell-casting with the brilliant action shooter Nightcaster II: Equinox, crafted exclusively for Xbox. Nightcaster II: Equinox combines spell and melee combat as the husband-and-wife team of Arran and Madelyn use tactical skills and practical magic to battle goblins, trolls, dragons and other demons in a lush, 3D fantasy world.

'James Bond 007: NightFire' - Ships (PC/CONSOLE)

by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 3:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Take James Bond higher and deeper than ever before. EA announces that it has released the new James Bond game that delivers a complete 007 experience filled with action-packed excitement and intrigue that leaves players shaken...and stirred! James Bond 007: NightFire takes Bond fans higher and deeper than any previous Bond game with intense, action-packed gameplay on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo GameCube and Xbox video game system from Microsoft. The PC version will ship the following week starting on Monday, November 25.

'Hunter: The Reckoning' (NGC) Ships - New Screens

by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 3:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Interplay and Vivendi Universal today announced the arrival of Hunter: The Reckoning for the GameCube to retail establishments. Developed by High Voltage, Hunter: The Reckoning is an action game based on the characters and fiction found in the popular role-playing game Hunter: The Reckoning and the immersive World of Darkness created by White Wolf Publishing Inc. Bet you didn't reckon on ten new grabs from the GameCube version.

'Homeplanet' - New Screens

by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 3:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

HomePlanet is a spacesim game with lots of action in it. Really lots of action, believe us. It is pretty obvious that from the very beginning of the game the player will have to look for his home planet, where he can live his life in peace. While searching for the new home, you, as the main hero of the game, will have a chance to fight against different opponents from different clans, which play a very important role in the game.

Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Player In Europe In 2003

by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 1:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The most successful video game system in history is finally ready for its debut on the big screen. Nintendo today announced it will introduce the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Player in Europe in 2003, allowing a library of more than 1,000 games designed for the original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and the current Game Boy Advance to be displayed on home televisions through the Nintendo GameCube console.

'Stake' (XB) - Screens

by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 1:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Stake is the ultimate third person, multi-player 3-D arena fighting game exclusively for the Xbox. It boasts a deep action combat experience, intriguing characters and superior graphics. This game represents the essential elements of a fighting game but goes beyond that with multiple power-up weapons, lots of collectable items, insane combo attacks, special tricks, secret characters, inspiring graphics, 3-D isometric camera views, exciting locations and multiple multi-player modes. Check out 12 screenshots of prize-fighting action, to go with the press release from a few days back.

Gamester 'Sportsboard' For PS2

by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtual boarders can now be dope on the slopes, improve their carves in the bowl or chase bigger air on the waves thanks to a fantastic new Sportsboard from Gamester - the UK's leading video games accessories brand from Radica. Following the success of quality PlayStation 2 titles like Tony Hawks and Tricky SSX, Gamester has designed a quality board to match. The board's innovative design promises to leave it way out in front of any other products currently on the market, and offers gamers a real chance to improve their performance on the powder, in the park and on the water.