by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Death, Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom delivers an action-packed platforming experience on the Nintendo DS as players experience a warped and twisted story surrounding the worst science fair ever. Using the touch pad, players can execute cool scythe combos, string together multi-enemy attacks in succession and even switch between Death, Jr. and Pandora as they progress through the game. As the two playable characters make their way through a crazy world of science projects gone wrong, they can collect money and souls to purchase weapon and power upgrades. Death, Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom
by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2005 @ 11:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Recently certain UK media outlets have been reporting on rumors that French media conglomerate Vivendi Universal might be interested in taking over SCi, who recenrly purchased Eidos. Today VU issued a statement saying any such rumor is incorrect, "In view of articles published in the UK press, Vivendi Universal denies any interest in Sci Entertainment and also denies having made any offer."
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2005 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCI confirmed today that several companies have expressed interest in a possible takeover, but gave no details. "The board notes today's press comment and confirms that it has received approaches from various parties which may or may not lead to an offer for the company," SCI said in a statement. The Daily Mail said SCI was a target for three firms: Midway and EA, and private equity firm Apax Partners. Earlier this year, SCI bought Lara Croft-owner Eidos for £74m. SCI now brands its games under the Eidos name. In lunchtime trade, SCI shares were up by 140.5 pence, or 29.4%, at 619p.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2005 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Eidos' 2005 Leipzig Game Convention lineup:
- Tomb Raider Legend (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens
- Total Overdose (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens
- Hitman: Blood Money (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens
- Commandos Strike Force' (PS2/PC) - Screens
by Rainier on July 22, 2005 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Running With Scissors, the World's Most Dangerous Software Company, has inked an extensive deal with LA based Alpha Models agency. This match made in bed fulfills the Postal Babe gap for the foreseeable future and allows for a future bust out on new projects as diverse as a Postal Babe DVD and a site devoted exclusively to the sexy side of the POSTAL Universe.
by Rainier on July 4, 2005 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCi today announced that Bill Gardner will join the company as CEO US Publishing and a member of the Management Board. Gardner will lead the US publishing office in San Francisco, including publishing, sales and US support teams, working closely with the other members of the Plc and Management Boards to ensure an aligned global strategy.
by Rainier on June 14, 2005 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First and Pocket PC Studios are happy to announce a new contractual relationship that will make Strategy First's PC titles available on the Nintendo DS.
by Rainier on May 22, 2005 @ 8:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens & trailers from SCi's 2005 E3 lineup:
by Rainier on May 13, 2005 @ 1:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCi Games, publishers of computer games with titles such as Carmageddon, The Italian Job and the Conflict series (Desert Storm I & II and Vietnam), will be showcasing their latest titles at E3, such as : Total Overdose, Roll Call, Battlestation: Midway, Rogue Trooper, Conflict: Global Terror. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on April 7, 2005 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the ongoing drama surrounding the Eidos take-over, it now seems we may finally be coming to a close. Where initially Eidos announced a deal with
Bono's Elevation investment group, SCi quickly made a counter offer which is gaining more and more momentum. Today Board of Eidos plc has undertaken further discussions and due diligence with both the Board of SCi Entertainment in relation to SCi's share offer of one SCi share per six Eidos shares and Elevation Partners, L.P. in relation to Elevation's cash offer of 50 pence per Eidos share.
by Rainier on March 21, 2005 @ 6:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos said earlier this month that it had received an approach on March 2nd about a possible offer at 53 pence per share, and ever since, rumors have run rampant all over the web. Ubisoft was mentioned as a contender, and earlier today, reports stated that SCi had bought Eidos. None of it is true it seems, as it has now been confirmed that Eidos has agreed to a 71 million pounds ($135 million) cash offer from a unit of U.S. private equity company Elevation Partners LP. Interestingly enough, Elevation Partners is lead by people such as U2's Bono and former EA President John Riccitiello.
by Rainier on March 17, 2005 @ 8:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In a long
interview with the Washington Post, Running with Scissors revealed that it is working on the next Postal sequel, code-named "Catharsis." The year is 2007 and the Dude has just left the town that was destroyed in the last game after accidentally finding and setting off a "weapon of mass destruction" misplaced by the U.S. government. He flees the atomic Armageddon and finds himself at a political rally for a presidential candidate in a nearby suburb. The plot unfolds as the player attempts to get random temp jobs that will cause him to cross paths with the presidential candidate, the Taliban, environmental advocacy groups and others. Except there's a twist: The next Postal will be a violent video game about nonviolence. You'll still have access to a slew of weapons, but you'll be rewarded with a better outcome if you play peacefully.
by Judy on Feb. 10, 2005 @ 8:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games today announced that it has signed an agreement with SCi Games for exclusive North American publishing rights to Conflict: Global Terror, Carmageddon and Reservoir Dogs.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 8:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Strategy First Inc. is pleased to announce that Disciples II Gold has shipped to retailers nationwide. Developed and published by Strategy First, Disciples II Gold offers four great titles and countless hours of fantasy gameplay in one adventure-packed box.
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 4:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The game places the player in the leading role of an over-the-top, John Woo inspired, Hollywood action movie, playing an undercover DEA agent infiltrating the Mexican drug cartels. The leading character has all the characteristics of a modern action film hero like Nicholas Cage or John Travolta, with a popular, vividly colourful and varied backdrop provided by the Mexican setting. Overdose is scheduled to be released on PS2/Xbox and PC in Q2 2005, at which point development for a sequel will be started (thanks HomeLAN).
by Judy on Jan. 13, 2005 @ 7:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Following a successful two-year stint as non-executive Chairman at Visual Science, during which the company's revenues have grown almost four-fold, Tim Christian has acquired a majority shareholding in the company from its founder.
by Judy on Jan. 10, 2005 @ 7:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Strategy First Inc. is pleased to announce that Disciples II Gold has gone gold. Developed and published by Strategy First Inc., Disciples II Gold includes the entire award-winning Disciples II series including Dark Prophecy, all three expansion packs (Guardians of the Light, Servants of the Dark, and Rise of the Elves), as well as new and exciting scenarios. Release is scheduled for January, 2005.
by Judy on Sept. 2, 2004 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Head over to our
dedicated EGN section to check out the following new screens from SCi's 2004 EGN lineup:
- Battlestations: Midway (PS2/Xbox/PC)
- Constantine (PS2/Xbox)
- Rogue Trooper (PS2/Xbox)
- Roll Call (PS2/Xbox)
by Rainier on May 18, 2004 @ 7:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today we have more screens for SCi's 2004 E3 lineup. Check the following new screens for :
by Rainier on May 7, 2004 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCi Games announced MIDWAY, a new tactical multi-player game of extraordinary proportions under development at Mithis, which will be released in 2005. The game focuses on the naval and aerial battles of World War II leading up to one of the greatest naval victories of all time, the Battle of Midway, which saw the highly outnumbered US Naval and Air forces take on the might of the most powerful naval force in modern history; the Imperial Japanese Navy.
by Rainier on March 30, 2004 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today UK publisher SCi disclosed their
latest finanical update and apart from the fact they booked a smaller loss than expected (these days that seems to be a good thing), it also reveals a few new products for fiscal year 2005/2006. SCi has enter a publishing deal with Rebellion for a new PS2/Xbox action title, Rogue Trooper, based on a 2000AD comic book. The results also reveal that while Conflict: Vietnam is still in development, Pivotal is already at work on a fourth title in the franchise. Read more for additional details ...
by Rainier on March 18, 2004 @ 6:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The employees of Scion Studios have joined Epic Games in a move that doubles Epic's in-house development capacity. This will increase Epic's ability to develop multiple games, including those in its award-winning Unreal franchise, internally for both PC and console platforms.
by Rainier on March 11, 2004 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The new version of Carmageddon is due in summer 2005. In addition to this, SCi has a further four products in the prototype phase with planned releases in the 2005 and 2006 financial years. "The last financial year has been our most successful to date," offered Cavanagh. "Our strategy of investing in high quality licences and products, working with the best developers and partnering with strong distributors worldwide is proving successful. The directors look forward to the future with great confidence." (thanks VE3D)
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 11:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Independent game developer Running With Scissors has taken the wraps off the Postal League, the first organized multiplayer league for fans of POSTAL2: Share The Pain, the newest installment in the POSTAL franchise. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2004 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Strategy First has released the first patch for The Disciples II RPG expansion pack Disciples II: Rise of the Elves. This update brings your retail game to v3.01 and addresses some AI issues, game continuity, units balancing and various other fixes (
thanks Blues). Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
