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LOTR: The Treason Of Isengard (PS2/XB) - Screens

by Thomas on Aug. 1, 2003 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Treason of Isengard is a third-person action/adventure based on the epic fantasy world of J.R.R Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.. The quest to destroy the One Ring continues in the second installment in The Lord of the Rings saga. What was once a quest for a Fellowship of nine is now an epic struggle between the races of Men, Elves, Dwarves, and Orcs. Players influence the tides of war as they control multiple characters in their epic confrontation with evil... Check out six screenshots featuring Treebeard. Take 'em or leaf 'em.

Cenega Publishing Get New 'Roots'

by Thomas on Aug. 1, 2003 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cenega UK is pleased to announce it has acquired the worldwide rights to publish The Roots for PC-CD from Poland based games developer Tannhauser Gate. The Roots is a third-person perspective fantasy-role-playing, action-adventure experience. The game leans heavily on classic role playing within a mystical world where arena style turn-based, real time combat action is coupled with exploration to create an intriguing and fantasical adventure.

'Otogi Myth of Demons' (XB) - Screens

by Thomas on Aug. 1, 2003 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in ancient Japan and steeped in real-life folklore and mysticism, "Otogi - Myth of Demons" is the story of Raiko, an undead warrior who must stop a ferocious demonic army that has been unleashed upon the Earth. As a long-forgotten doomsday myth materialises, Raiko must quickly master more than 30 weapons and 12 varieties of magic to dispatch endless hoards of demon warriors, massive boss characters and everything else that gets in his way... Read more for some new screens and the very latest in fact sheets, and no mythtake.

Dave Thompson Joins Eutechnyx Team

by Thomas on July 30, 2003 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Specialist driving game developer Eutechnyx has appointed Dave Thompson to its production staff. Dave joins the company as Executive Producer, where his primary responsibility is to head up SRS, Street Racing Syndicate, Eutechnyx' underground street racing game.

Saitek Goes Full Throttle For MS Flight Simulator 2004

by Thomas on July 28, 2003 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Saitek Industries Ltd. announced that it is increasing production of it's top selling two-piece flight control stick and throttle to coincide with the much anticipated release of Microsoft's new Flight Simulator 2004 software title. Saitek's X45, touted by many as the world's most advanced flight controller, introduces an unparalleled degree of reality to the flying experience -- user's will swear they are in the cockpit as they throttle up for their flight. Built to precision engineering specifications and combining pro-feature content with authentic aeronautical styling, the X45 delivers an impressive instrument-set to facilitate the most complicated of maneuvers.

'Tribute to Preddy' New World War II WarBirds III Movie

by Thomas on July 28, 2003 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

iEntertainment Network (IENT) announced today the posting of a terrific new movie on the award winning TotalSims product, WarBirds III. The new release, “Tribute to Preddy”, includes many of the new features of the current WarBirds III version. This Movie has excellent visuals of actual online flying including P-51 Mustangs, FW-190s, and B-17 Bombers. It also has a great sound track and is a stirring tribute to the life of Lt. Preddy, who gave his life in defense of his country. Here is a link to the new Movie “Tribute to Preddy”!

'Pitfall Harry' (XB/NGC/PS2) - Screens

by Thomas on July 28, 2003 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take an adventure as Pitfall Harry, the daring, risk-taking explorer who laughs in the face of danger. Featuring over 50 levels of fast-paced action and puzzle solving adventures, the game challenges players to swing, fight, climb and crawl through eight types of treacherous South American environments including lush jungles, dark tombs, ancient Aztec ruins and glacial mountains. Pitfall Harry also includes favorite features from the earlier Pitfall games such as vine swinging, gaping chasms, crocodiles and scorpions. Gamers can overcome the obstacles using all of the tools in Harry's arsenal including a sling, dynamite and ice axes, and rescue those in distress from deadly foes like snakes, scorpions and spiders... Check out some new screens for Xbox, GameCube and PS2 below!

Wrestler Maxx Payne Sues Videogame Maker

by Thomas on July 28, 2003 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Retired World Championship Wrestling professional Maxx Payne filed a $10 million lawsuit against a group of video software developers for allegedly stealing his personal to create the game "Max Payne." The lawsuit was filed last week in U.S. District Court against Rockstar Games Inc., 3D Realms Entertainment, Gathering of Developers and Remedy Entertainment Ltd... More about it below!

Action Replay For Game Boy Advance

by Thomas on July 28, 2003 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Datel Design & Development has launched a Special Edition of its best-selling Action Replay to coincide with the European release of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire on the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy SP video game systems. Action Replay allows gamers to become invincible in even the toughest titles, providing the user with 100% unofficial cheat codes that will help you get the most out of your games.

Midway Sign Multi-Title License Agreement

by Thomas on July 28, 2003 @ 6:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GameSpy Industries and Midway Amusement Games, LLC, a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc. have signed a technology licensing agreement under which GameSpy will facilitate the online game play of Midway Sports games, NFL Blitz Pro and NHL Hitz Pro, and the Midway Sports Asylum game, NBA Ballers.