by Thomas on Nov. 10, 2003 @ 11:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games is released.
- Medal Of Honor Rising Sun - Xbox, PS2 & NGC
- Goblin Commander - PS2 & Xbox
- Beyond Good & Evil - PS2
- Culdcept - PS2
- Onimusha Tactics - GBA
- Mario Party 5 - NGC
- Disney's Magical Quest 2 Starring Mickey And Minnie - GBA
by Thomas on Nov. 10, 2003 @ 11:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Western Regional Qualifiers for the ATI/AMD Cyber X Games, the world's largest computer gaming tournament, will be held Friday - Sunday, Dec. 5 - 7 at the LAX Renaissance Hotel.
The best-of-the-best game players will battle it in a marathon of 54 straight hours of hectic double elimination rounds in Counter-Strike, Unreal Tournament 2003 and America's Army. In addition to the chance to take home thousands of dollars in prizes, the winners of the Los Angeles event will advance to the ATI/AMD Cyber X Games Championships on Thursday - Sunday, January 8 - 11 at the Riviera and Stardust hotel casinos in Las Vegas.
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2003 @ 2:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Can you save the world from the ICEWorm microchip? You are special agent Ethan Hunt — back to battle international espionage as the fate of the free world hangs in the balance! A microchip nicknamed ICEWorm is disabling the security systems of the world’s largest organizations, and providing free access to the highest bidder. Your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to destroy the chip and prevent its creators from bringing the free world to its knees. Serving up today are some new PS2/Xbox screens...
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2003 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software and Activision, Inc. announced today the release of Return to Castle Wolfenstein: The Platinum Edition. The Platinum Edition is an all-new compilation of the award-winning Return to Castle Wolfenstein plus this summer's hit multiplayer follow-up, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory. The title is currently available at retail outlets nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99 and is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB.
by Thomas on Nov. 7, 2003 @ 9:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gusto Games, the newly formed start up development house, based in Bloxham in Oxfordshire is pleased to announce that they have now adopted NXN alienbrain Studio for all of their studio's asset management requirements.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2003 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Championship Manager: Season 03/04 will be released on PC on 21st November. Other new features and improvements include four new leagues, a pre-game database editor (enabling you to keep data updated), the ability to view previously saved matches, updated players, team and competition data for the 2003/2004 season. Championship Manager Season: 03/04 has everything from the stress of dealing with feuding players to the ecstasy of winning the league.
by Thomas on Nov. 7, 2003 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo is set to reveal an enormous and hugely impactful marketing campaign in the run up to Christmas. In a far-reaching and innovative campaign, Nintendo are investing 35 million Euros across Europe in high impact marketing activities. The campaign is expected to drive NINTENDO GAMECUBE sales, create noise around the Game Boy Advance SP, drive software sales and focus on some of Nintendo's top games in the key Christmas period.
by Thomas on Nov. 7, 2003 @ 5:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today that SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs, the sequel to the number one online console game and "Greatest Hit" title, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, set a new standard for online console gaming in its first two days of release, even before the title was in full retail distribution. Expanding on the success of the original, which has sold more than two million units worldwide, the highly anticipated sequel, released on November 4th, quickly bumped its predecessor from the number one online console game spot. On November 4th, the two titles in the SOCOM franchise ranked as the number one and number two online console games in terms of simultaneous players, and the user base is quickly growing.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2003 @ 3:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The US Army has released the promised patch for America's Army: Operations. This upgrade brings their team-based multiplayer game to v 2.0 and adds a new Special Forces character class, new Indigenous Forces, new SF weapons (the SOPMOD M4 carbine, Special Purpose Rifle and Thermite Grenade), new OpFor weapons (Vss Vintorez and AKS-74U), 3D Ironsights, in-game IRC Chat Client, half a dozen new maps, and numerous other improvements and fixes (
thanks Blues). Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2003 @ 10:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- LotR: Battle For Middle-Earth - Trailer
- Sacred - Trailer
- Celtic Kings: Punic Wars - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas Wilde on Nov. 6, 2003 @ 2:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Can you save the world from the ICEWorm microchip? You are special agent Ethan Hunt — back to battle international espionage as the fate of the free world hangs in the balance! A microchip nicknamed ICEWorm is disabling the security systems of the world’s largest organizations, and providing free access to the highest bidder. Your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to destroy the chip and prevent its creators from bringing the free world to its knees. Read more for the full preview ...
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2003 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami Digital Entertainment - America today announced that it has shipped Karaoke Revolution for the PlayStation2 to retail outlets nationwide. The first-ever interactive karaoke videogame, Karaoke Revolution lets aspiring pop stars of all ages and abilities sing along to over 35 hit songs while scoring their performance on pitch and rhythm.
by Thomas on Nov. 5, 2003 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos and Sports Interactive announce that Championship Manager: Season 03/04 has 'gone gold' and will be released on 21st November. At the same time SIGames has released a fully functional but time limited (6 months) demo. Read more for facts and download links!
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2003 @ 3:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Since this is Tuesday, and everybody is getting their Christmas goodies ready the day has bene filled with games shipping to stores .. Here's a few more :
- Dynasty Warriors 4: Xtreme Legends (PS2)
- DR. Seuss' The Cat In The Hat (PS2/Xbox/GBA)
- Civilization III: Conquests (PC)
- Trainz Railroad Simulator 2004 (PC)
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2003 @ 3:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Firestarter - Trailer
- MTX Mototrax - Trailer
- The Hobbit - Trailer
- Battlestar Galactica - Trailer
- Metal Arms: Glitch In The System - Trailer
- Lord of the Rings: Return Of The King - Trailer
- Deus Ex 2 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2003 @ 11:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Neverwinter Nights, developed by BioWare Corp. and published by Atari, under license from Hasbro, Inc., has captured the minds and hearts of PC gamers worldwide with one of the most captivating Dungeons & Dragons role-playing experiences to ever grace a computer screen. Based in the Forgotten Realms, created and published by Wizards of the Coast, the Neverwinter Nights Gold Edition game gives gamers a chance to rediscover the magic, extend the experience or even explore it anew.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2003 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari, under license from Hasbro, Inc., leads the charge as Risk: Global Domination makes its debut on PlayStation 2. Shipping to retail outlets nationwide today, Risk: Global Domination provides a truly unique way to play the RISK game with online play for up to six players.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2003 @ 3:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced the signing of an exclusive European publishing and distribution contract with North American video game publisher ARUSH Entertainment. The agreement covers the groundbreaking Playboy-branded video game Playboy: The Mansion, which will be playable on PC and two major console systems. The game is slated for a Autumn 2004 European release.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2003 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Can you save the world from the ICEWorm microchip? You are special agent Ethan Hunt — back to battle international espionage as the fate of the free world hangs in the balance! A microchip nicknamed ICEWorm is disabling the security systems of the world’s largest organizations, and providing free access to the highest bidder. Your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to destroy the chip and prevent its creators from bringing the free world to its knees. Serving up today are some new PS2/Xbox screens...
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2003 @ 10:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Need For Speed - Trailer
- XIII - Trailer
- Sonic Heroes - Trailer
- NBA Live 2004 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Nov. 3, 2003 @ 12:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In celebration of its record shipments of 700,000 units in September, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a worldwide leader in high-performance graphics solutions, today released a limited edition for the ASUS RADEON 9800XT graphics card. As well as all the cutting-edge features, powerful performance, bundled games and accessories in the original package, this collector's item also comes in a stylish black case and bundles a USB 2.0-based 7-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, 3.3V SM, MD, Type I/II CF, MS, MS Pro) and leather CD holder. ASUS will offer only 2,000 units of this limited edition so take advantage of this great opportunity.
by Thomas on Nov. 3, 2003 @ 12:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Award-winning global games services specialist Babel Media has strengthened its on-going relationship with videogame publisher Nintendo. Babel has produced two localised game websites in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, for Nintendo of Europe, and produced items for their VIP 24:7 loyalty scheme.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2003 @ 11:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sigil Games Online, Inc. today announced that Kevin McPherson, one of the first programmers assigned to the original "EverQuest" team and author of the "Ruins of Kunark" back story and setting, has accepted the position of Senior Programmer with the company. With over seven years of experience in the game industry, McPherson adds his expertise to Sigil's growing team of all-star massively multiplayer online game developers.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2003 @ 10:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Championship Manager: Season 03/04 will be released on PC on 21st November. Other new features and improvements include four new leagues, a pre-game database editor (enabling you to keep data updated), the ability to view previously saved matches, updated players, team and competition data for the 2003/2004 season. Championship Manager Season: 03/04 has everything from the stress of dealing with feuding players to the ecstasy of winning the league.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2003 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Enlight, a leading entertainment software developer and publisher, announced today it will ship Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc for the Xbox. Available this spring, Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc will be the first title on Xbox to provide players with a first-hand experience of medieval warfare during the Hundred Years War between France and England.