Archives by Day

Advertising

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





Thomas's Articles


THQ Ships 'BIONICLE' For Game Boy Advance

by Thomas on Sept. 17, 2003 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ Inc today announced the release of BIONICLE for Game Boy Advance. BIONICLE, the second title under THQ's multi-title exclusive publishing agreement with LEGO Interactive, is now available at retail outlets nationwide.

"BIONICLE is a fun twist on a classic brand name that is perfectly suited for the Game Boy Advance," stated Tiffany Ternan, senior vice president, North American sales and distribution. "We are happy to add the strength of the LEGO brand to our leading Game Boy Advance catalogue."

'Race Driver 2: The Ultimate Racing Sim' Coming Spring 2004

by Thomas on Sept. 17, 2003 @ 2:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Codemasters, creators of genre-leading motorsport video games, will once again drive racing gaming forward with Race Driver 2: The Ultimate Racing Simulator. Designed as the definitive racing game experience, the game will launch Spring 2004 for Xbox, complete with Xbox Live functionality.

'Anarchy Online: Shadowlands' - Available Now!

by Thomas on Sept. 16, 2003 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shadowlands has launched successfully! Tens of thousands of players have flocked to the intriguing new world in the award-winning universe of Anarchy Online. Shadowlands redefines the standard of Massively Multiplayer expansion packs, offering a spell-binding new setting, unique graphics and audio and lots of fresh challenges for both new and existing players. The launch of the expansion went exceptionally smooth, and the initial feedback has been very positive.

'Full Spectrum Warrior' Playable Version At X03

by Thomas on Sept. 15, 2003 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ Inc. today announced plans to unveil the first playable version of the highly anticipated Full Spectrum Warrior for the Xbox videogame system from Microsoft at Microsoft's annual Xbox gaming event, X03. Developed by Pandemic Studios, Full Spectrum Warrior is an original tactical-action military game scheduled for release in early 2004.

'Magatama' (Xbox) - Screens

by Thomas on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Magatama is an upcoming 3D action Xbox game from Microsoft, developed by ex-Square programmer Kawai Hiroshi, the leading programmer of Square's Final Fantasy VII and IX. The game takes place in the medieval time, where you play the role of a samurai to blow down the evils in the sky. Release: Fall 2003..

GTA Accused Of Inciting Murder

by Thomas on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MegaGames let us know that two separate law suites have been filed against the Grand Theft Auto franchise creators, one for copyright infringement and a far more serious one, of leading two teenagers to commit murder. Here is a small clip:

In the first case graffiti artist Christopher Ellis filed suit against Take Two Interactive and Rockstar for allegedly using without permission his artwork in the video game, Grand Theft Auto III. In the suit, Ellis asserts that the two companies copied, used, and distributed his artwork, Daze in the videogame that is played on Playstation2 and other medians. The suit says that Ellis has gained an international reputation for his work, which has been reproduced in books, magazines, and film.

The second law suit concerns the story of two stepbrothers, 16-year-old William and 14-year-old Joshua Buckner, who told police they were emulating Grand Theft Auto, on the night of June 25 when they took shotguns to Interstate 40, near their Newport, Tenn., home, and opened fire on vehicles. The emulation resulted in the death of one motorist, Aaron Hamel and serious injury to another, while another person was also hurt.

'Commandos 3' - Screens

by Thomas on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Commandos 3 takes the stunningly detailed graphics and compelling gameplay of the series to a whole new level. The game features a new interior engine that enables you to rotate the detailed environments and zoom in and out. Prepare your Commandos as enemy bombing raids lay waste to environments, requiring you to change your tactics and approach. Not only does Commandos 3 featutred a compelling single player game, it also support LAN & online multiplayer.

'Crusader Kings' - First Screenshot

by Thomas on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crusader Kings is a strategy game based on the Europa Universalis engine that focuses on the feudal kingdoms of medieval Europe in the time period of 1066 to 1453 A.D. The map is limited to Europe, stretching roughly to the Urals in the east and including parts of Persia and the Arabian Peninsula as well as the coast of North Africa... Read more for gameinfo and the first screenshot!

'World of Warcraft' - Screens

by Thomas on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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 2 new screens!

'Halo: Combat Evolved' - Infinity Screenshots

by Thomas on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed with a brand new arsenal of weapons and vehicles, Halo delivers challenges and surprises, as well as intense online multiplayer competition exclusively for the PC, including new multiplayer maps. Check out some screens from the Infinity map...

Description: Daytime level with varied terrain. The general layout and terrain is relatively symmetric with asymmetrical trees, rocks, and such. Such asymmetric features will provide game play variation and strategies and provide unique landmarks for player navigation.