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Cenega ECTS 2003 Lineup

by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cenega UK is delighted to confirm its attendance at the annual European Computer Trade Show at Earls Court, London (Stand 1480) from 27th – 29th August 2003.

On show, Cenega UK is presenting the highly anticipated 3D action/adventure horror game Shade: Wrath of Angels; recently signed The Roots a 3D adventure role playing game for PC-CD and this years releases - UFO: Aftermath and Korea: Forgotten Conflict. Additional full price titles will be announced prior to ECTS.

'UFO: Aftermath' New Release Date

by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The eagerly awaited global strategy and tactical warfare PC game, UFO: Aftermath is currently undergoing last minute improvements during BETA stage and is now scheduled for release on 26th September 2003.

Giovanni Ribisi & Jason Statham To Do Voices In 'Call of Duty'

by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Further immersing gamers into its gritty, first-person war-torn thriller Call of Duty, Activision, Inc. has enlisted Jason Statham and Giovanni Ribisi to provide their trademark voice talent in key roles. Additionally, accomplished writer/producer Michael Schiffer ("Crimson Tide, "Colors," "Lean of Me," "The Four Feathers" and "The Peacemaker") has added his screenwriting stamp to the game's action-filled script. Call of Duty will be available this fall for the PC and is currently rated "RP" by the ESRB.

'Mastertronic' Classic Label Back From The Dead

by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 5:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

20 years on, the most famous re-publisher of them all is set to return to the industry. Mastertronic will be re-launched by games software industry veterans Paul Patterson and Andy Payne and the company's mission will be true to the original, all be it updated to handle the demands of the modern software publishing industry.

Besides bringing many a legendary 8 bit game to a true mass market (One Man and his Droid, Hunter Patrol, Spellbound, Phantoms of the Asteroid and Master of Magic to name a few), Mastertronic also brought the Sega Master System into Europe in the late 80's. The name Mastertronic all but disappeared from the industry in 1991 when it was merged with Richard Branson's Virgin Games initially becoming Virgin Mastertronic before being renamed Virgin Interactive Entertainment.

'Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner' Soundtrack

by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As Konami of Europe gears up for the end September release of its eagerly anticipated 3D action title, Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner, the publisher has announced it is to release a special CD soundtrack (sold separately) to accompany the game on release.

'Judge Dredd: Dredd Vs. Death' Site Launch

by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vivendi Universal Games Intl and Rebellion, today announced that the official website for their game: Judge Dredd: Dredd Vs. Death, has gone live today.

Judge Dredd: Dredd Vs. Death is an intense first-person shooter set in the future megalopolis of Mega-City One. This 22nd century melting pot is home to 400 million citizens, every one a potential criminal, and the only thing preventing the city from descending into complete anarchy is the group of elite law enforcers known as the Judges.

Activision To Sponsor id Software's QuakeCon 2003

by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision, Inc. will once again be a featured sponsor of id Software's QuakeCon 2003, the world's most legendary multiplayer gaming event and ultimate fan-based game tournament, party and convention, taking place Aug. 14 – 17 in Dallas, TX. In addition to co-hosting with id Software the first-ever opportunity to play DOOM 3 multiplayer deathmatch, Activision will also provide financial support for the annual LAN-fest in celebration of all things QUAKE.

Valve To Present Half-Life 2 @ ECTS

by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 3:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve, creators of Half-Life, the world's largest PC action gaming franchise, will team up with Vivendi Universal Games UK (VUG UK) at ECTS in London to present Half-Life 2 for the first time in Europe. In development for the past five years, Half-Life 2 was first unveiled in May 2003 at the E3 games convention in Los Angeles, where it received 12 Game of Show accolades and E3's Overall Game of Show award.

'Naval Ops: Warship Gunner' (PS2) For Europe In Autumn 2003

by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KOEI Ltd. today announced that the next title on the Radar is 'Naval Ops: Warship Gunner' which will launch in Europe in autumn 2003... Read more for all details!

'Dynasty Warriors 4' (XB) In Europe November 2003

by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 1:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KOEI Ltd. today announced that it will be bringing Dynasty Warriors 4, the latest instalment of the worldwide best-selling Tactical Action series, to the European Xbox market this November.