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Time Is Ticking For 'Earth 2150' Sequel - Screens

by Thomas on May 13, 2002 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Akaei announces that it is to publish Earth 2150: Lost Souls, the third Real Time Strategy (RTS) title in the Smash hit Earth 2150 series. Both previous 2150 titles received critical acclaim and scooped a mass of awards.

PS3 Console To Be Released In 2005

by Thomas on May 12, 2002 @ 6:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Japanese media reported on May 6th that the PS3 console is in development. The goal is to make new processor technology, called "grid" about 200x faster than current console technology. This is almost achieving their original goal of making the PS3 1000(!) times faster than the PS2. This goal was publicly set by Mr Okamoto, the Senior VP and Chief Technical Officer of Sony Computer Entertainment, at the 2002 Game Developers Conference in San Jose, California. Full story over at PSR!

'Ricochet' - Demo

by Thomas on May 12, 2002 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ricochet is a classic brick busting game featuring state of the art graphics and incredible game play. It's a winning combination that your WHOLE family will enjoy. Grab the new demo 7MB right here, check out screens here.

'Project Entropia' - New Screenshot

by Thomas on May 12, 2002 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The official site for Project Entropia now offers a new screenshot from the Commercial Trial Phase. "Project Entropia is the next generation of online Virtual Entertainment software. A persistent state virtual world that allows you to experience high adventure as well as more quiet times with friends online. It has a heavy MMORPG influence, but is much more than just a mere game".

'Brute Force' - Site

by Thomas on May 12, 2002 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The official site for the upcoming Xbox title Brute Force, an action-packed sci-fi squad-based shooter, has launched. Visit the site to get in-depth information on each of the operatives, enemy and world descriptions, screenshots, a video trailer and much more.

'Warcraft III' - System Requirements & Wallpaper

by Thomas on May 12, 2002 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard tossed up the official system requirements for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and they are listed on their official site, there is also a new Night Elf wallpaper available for download!

'Purge' - Beta Signup & Screens

by Thomas on May 12, 2002 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A dozen new screenshots of Purge have been posted from the upcoming Purge beta. Images depict the wildly varied maps in Purge, from a six-story building to an outdoor snowy landscape. Last minute beta signups are still open. Purge begins its closed beta on June 1st. "Purge is an online-only computer game. It is a hybrid Role-Playing-Game / First-Person-Shooter set in the near future accounting a war between the diametrically opposed forces of science-fiction (the Order) and fantasy (the Chosen). Technology versus magic. Science versus religion. Purge is being developed by Freeform Interactive LLC and utilizes the LithTech Talon system".

First 'Breed' Q&A

by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

We received a bunch of mail about that CDV tossed up the first Breed Q/A on their official forum for Breed. "Breed is an upcoming science fiction FPS game" There will be further question and answer sessions posted in the forum soon. Here is a clip from the Q/A:

Will there be the usual game types such as Capture the Flag (CTF), DeathMatch (DM), and Capture & Hold (C&H)?

Breed will not only support all the usual modes of multiplayer gaming (Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, CTF, 'Hired Guns', 'Eliminator', 'Assimilation', Co-operative Mission, Opposing Mission) but will also introduce a number of original variants. We'll be revealing more details on these closer to the launch...

'The Elder Scrolls III : Morrowind' - Entertainers Plugin

by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today the first official plugin in what will be a series of official plugins has been released for "The Elder Scrolls III : Morrowind". This one is called Entertainers and is just 620 KB to grab. Read more below for download links and information!

'Icewind Dale II' - Interface Screens

by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Black Isle Studios tossed up the latest batch of Icewind Dale II interface screenshots! Be sure to mosey on over to the VISUALS section of the site to feast your eyes on 5 all new spiffy interface screenshots!