by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2003 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today announced the acquisition of Studio 33, a globally recognized developer of games in the racing genre. The team of roughly 30 Liverpool-based employees will join the existing team at EA Northwest in nearby Warrington. Both teams - a total of 75 employees - are scheduled to move to a new facility in Warrington shortly.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2003 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | 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 :
- Painkiller - Trailer
- Goblin Commander: Unleash The Horde - Trailer
- Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring - Trailer
- Mission Impossible: Operation Surma - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Oct. 15, 2003 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As part of its ongoing expansion plans, Climax today confirmed the creation of a high-tech audio department to be headed-up by Steve Rockett. Located at its Brighton, UK office, the foundation of this new department enables Climax to enrich its many games with high-quality audio and confirms its position as one of the most ambitious and successful development studios.
With a long and illustrious career producing outstanding music, Climax sees Steve Rockett as the ideal man to lead the new department. Arriving from the hugely successful Rockett Music, Steve brings with him a wealth of experience producing audio for handheld game systems and next generation consoles
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2003 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios today announced that a limited edition Kings & Myths: The Age Collection holiday compilation package, which includes four award-winning games, is now available at select North American retailers for an estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.). The compilation, which includes Age of Mythology, Age of Mythology: The Titans, Age of Empires II, Age of Empires II: The Conquerors and Sybex’s Age of Mythology Strategy Guide, will be available only at Best Buy, EB Games and GameStop. The Kings & Myths package is a great way for players to experience the finest real-time strategy titles available.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2003 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ground Control 2 : Operation Exodus takes place during the year 2741 AD, roughly 300 years after the events in the original game. The democratic and freedom caring Northern Star Alliance (NSA) is being hard pressed by the warmongering Terran Empire. The war has recently entered a new stage; a brutal and deadly ground war, as the Empire has managed to land their first troopships on the last NSA controlled planet – Morningstar Prime... Read more to check out some new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2003 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Looney Tunes: Back In Action is a video game to be released on multiple platforms day and date with the upcoming live action feature film starring the Looney Tunes characters. The partnership marks the first time Warner Bros. Consumer Products has partnered to co-publish a video game title. UK-based Warthog is developing the game based on the film, which will debut in November 2003. Check out these new screens ...
by Thomas on Oct. 15, 2003 @ 7:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Handmark, publisher of software for Palm OS and Windows Mobile platforms for handheld devices, has signed a content publishing agreement with Sprint to provide games that can be downloaded wirelessly through PCS Vision to PCS Vision Smart Devices such as the new PCS Smart Device Treo 600 by Handspring. Currently eleven titles from Handmark will be available for purchase including Monopoly, Scrabble, Warfare Incorporated, Yahtzee, Battleship, MobileDB, and others. Titles will cost between $9.99 and $29.99 and once purchased will simply be added to the customer's PCS invoice.
by Thomas on Oct. 15, 2003 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday Eidos announced that Commandos 3: Destination Berlin will be in North American retail today. Read more below to check out five more screenshots for your collection.
Commandos 3 takes the stunningly detailed graphics and compelling gameplay of the series to a whole new level. The game features a new interior engine that enables you to rotate the detailed environments and zoom in and out. Prepare your Commandos as enemy bombing raids lay waste to environments, requiring you to change your tactics and approach.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2003 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Commandos 3 takes the stunningly detailed graphics and compelling gameplay of the series to a whole new level. The game features a new interior engine that enables you to rotate the detailed environments and zoom in and out. Prepare your Commandos as enemy bombing raids lay waste to environments, requiring you to change your tactics and approach. Check out 10 new screens ...
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFO: Aftermath is to invade UK TV. On the 5th November it will feature on Gamezville, a Sky One program that airs on satellite and digital television. The show goes out at 4:00pm (UK time) and is repeated at 8:00am the following day.
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Desert Thunder: 7th Cavalry Heavy Armored Division puts gamers in the driver’s seat of an Abrams M1A3x Advanced tank. Action fanatics will get a thrill from driving and blasting through fully destructible highly detailed environments while completing adrenaline-charged challenging missions on the way to victory over a tyrannical terrorist regime... Check out some screens below!
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team 17 reports that Worms 3D is Gold! That's right, All 4 formats of Worms 3D (Cube, Box, PS2 and PC). All 4 (internally produced) versions are now in production for the European release date of 31st October.
This release date is for Europe only, there is still no word when the game will be released in North/South America and Far East. This is due to it having a different distributor (Atari) and separate approval processes.
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 1:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mario and his closest friends are back for more fun in Mario Party 5! Join them on the NINTENDO GAMECUBE when it launches across Europe on 5th December 2003. Just in time for Christmas the legendary Mario, Luigi, Toad, Wario, Peach, Yoshi and Waluigi will be returning to the NINTENDO GAMECUBE. Join them as they try to restore peace to Dream World by racing around a collection of all new exciting game boards.
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2003 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | 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 :
- Crash Nitro Kart - Trailer
- Deus Ex: Invisible War- Trailer
- Maximum Chase - Trailer
- Monster Hunter - TGS Trailer
- Call Of Duty - 'Brothers' Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Oct. 10, 2003 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision announced today that the company will be an exclusive sponsor of the 2003 Gravity Games and that NBC will use Activision's proprietary Tony Hawk's Underground game engine technology to illustrate the street and vert athlete performances during the October 12, October 19 and October 26 Gravity Games broadcasts.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2003 @ 4:40 p.m. PDT | 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 :
- Prince Of Persia - Trailer
- Ford Racing 2 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2003 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Article removed by request of Activision, patch was released ahead of completion. Patch is still in QA and will be coming up later...
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2003 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take center stage with Konami's Karaoke Revolution! Turning the PlayStation 2 into the ultimate karaoke party machine, Karaoke Revolution is the only interactive karaoke game to score gamers on pitch and rhythm with a virtual audience reacting in real time to their performance. Designed for amateur singers of all ages and all levels of musical abilities, Karaoke Revolution brings the only interactive karaoke experience into the gamer's living room. Read more to check out a few new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2003 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | 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 will give gamers a chance to rediscover the magic, extend the experience or even explore it anew this November.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2003 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | 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 :
- Front Mission 4 - Trailer
- Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna - Trailer
- Max Payne 2 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2003 @ 5:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ has released a patch for their recently released FPS game Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2003 @ 10:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CDV Software Entertainment announces that "Combat Mission 2: Barbarossa to Berlin" Special Edition for the PC is available in retail stores.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2003 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ground Control 2 : Operation Exodus takes place during the year 2741 AD, roughly 300 years after the events in the original game. The democratic and freedom caring Northern Star Alliance (NSA) is being hard pressed by the warmongering Terran Empire. The war has recently entered a new stage; a brutal and deadly ground war, as the Empire has managed to land their first troopships on the last NSA controlled planet – Morningstar Prime... Read more to check out some new screens ...
by Thomas on Oct. 7, 2003 @ 11:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today VU Games president of international operations, told Reuters the source code theft would result in a four month delay (Valve, though, has not confirmed that delay), pushing Half-Life 2 back to April 2004 (
story). Now
CNN reports following:
When hackers broke into the computing system of Valve Software, they stole more than just the source code to Half-Life 2. They also stole enough game maps and other components to put together a playable build of the game. Today, five days after the first leak, they have released that build.
Today's release of a playable version of the game brings Vivendi's comments from earlier today into question. Ramboz told Reuters "a third of the source code was stolen". However, with the stolen game now out, it's possible a more complete version of the source code was taken...
by Thomas on Oct. 7, 2003 @ 11:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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PC.IGN let us know that Commandos 3: Destination Berlin from Eidos has received gold status and is heading to production. While this applies to both the German and English versions of the game, the only shipping date confirmed is for Germany, where the game is set to ship October 24.
