by Thomas on July 31, 2002 @ 7:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First, Paradox Entertainment and Slitherine have announced that a new patch v.1.0.6 for their hit strategy title
Legion will be released in August. The new patch not only fixes minor bug issues, but also adds exciting new features to the game's already winning gameplay. Among the changes and additions are two brand new campaigns – one based in Hispania and the other in a surprise setting with new never-before-seen units and buildings.
by Rainier on July 31, 2002 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision is bringing the high-speed, high jinx of the best-selling Wreckless :The Yakuza Missions video game series to the PlayStation2. The title, which has remained a top-selling game on the Xbox™ sales charts, takes mission-based driving action to new heights with platform specific features including free-roaming interactive environments, more cars to drive, a variety of sub-mission objectives that unlock game-enhancing cheats and a multiplayer mode for head-to-head action. Wreckless :The Yakuza Missions is expected to ship this fall.
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 11:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision send us some screens for "X-Men: Wolverine’s Revenge" for the PlayStation2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube, as well as "X-Men: Next Dimension". Check them out and Njoy!
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 9:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Just noticed over at Blue's News that Codemasters has now released
the playable demo of Operation Flashpoint: Resistance, available for download from FilePlanet. The download size is unknown as this point, but the demo contains two new missions not included with the retail version of Bohemia's tactical shooter add-on, and "In one you'll play as the commander of an infantry squad and in the other as a member of the squad. Your mission is to neutralise the enemy forces in a small area of the new island." (
Thanks Blues)
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 9:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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RALLY FUSION: Race Of Champions pushes off-road racing to the brake-screaming, mud-slinging limits by combining incredibly realistic physics, action, damage, cars and tracks with explosive visuals. Players must put their driving skills to the ultimate test as they battle it out for the Race of Champions crown. Check out these 30+ awesome adrenaline pumping screens!
by Thomas on July 30, 2002 @ 5:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dolphins, elephant seals and jellyfish are swimming into cyberspace. Microsoft Game Studios today announced it will launch "Zoo Tycoon: Marine Mania," an expansion pack for use with the "Zoo Tycoon" PC game, in October 2002. "Zoo Tycoon: Marine Mania" is an entertaining and engaging game for the entire family, with more than 20 aquatic creatures including sea otters and octopuses, additional zoo-enhancing objects such as aquatic shows and marine scenery, and 10 new scenarios to test players’ zoo-building skills.
by Thomas on July 30, 2002 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TDK Mediactive, Inc. a global publisher of interactive entertainment software, announced that it will be issuing a Collector's Edition for the fall launch of "Robotech: Battlecry" available on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube video game system. Read more to find out what The "Robotech: Battlecry" Collector's Edition will include.
by Thomas on July 27, 2002 @ 2:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Voodooextreme got some
new screenshots posted for this upcoming MMORPG, Neocron (
our recent posted screens is available here). The open beta test will begin early August, and the game is due out Q4 of this year. At the same time they posted 3 screens from the upcoming 3D strategy game,
Soldiers of Anarchy and some screens from Big Huge Games upcoming historical based real-time strategy game,
Rise of Nations.
by Rainier on July 27, 2002 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Faction 2 is the sequel to one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed original game franchises of 2001. Featuring an enhanced Geo-Mod engine that allows players to strategically alter and destroy the game environment in real-time, Red Faction 2 expands and builds upon the experience and technology of the original game. Defend your country as Alias, a demolitions expert, with the help of five elite squad members, each specialized in their own means of destruction. Fight through diverse levels using vehicles, an arsenal of specialized weapons and explosives in a rampage to overthrow the government.. Check out the new in game screens, new weapon and new character ...
by Rainier on July 26, 2002 @ 5:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today CDV has unleashed another bunch of screens from their upcoming RTS titles .. Grom, American Conquest and Combat Mission 2 .. In case you dont know what they are about .. check out the screens!
by Rainier on July 26, 2002 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team 17, creators of the world-renowned Worms series of video games, has released an interactive TV version on the Sky Gamestar portal.
by Rainier on July 25, 2002 @ 10:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A game of action and medieval adventure set to release in Fall/Winter for PC and console .Inquisition is a game of medieval action and adventure that plunges players 650 years back in time to the 14th century - a turbulent century rocked by a war that was to last for 100 years, ravaged by the diabolical curse of the Black Plague, and tormented by the torturers of the Inquisition.
by Thomas on July 24, 2002 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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There has never been a better time to buy the game everyone is talking about. The Sims Deluxe combines into one premium edition the most popular PC game of all time The Sims as well as the top-selling Sims expansion pack, The Sims Livin' Large, and a host of all new exclusive features and content.
by Thomas on July 24, 2002 @ 11:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Allied Assault Expansion Pack for the PC represents a unique addition to the Medal of Honor franchise. Players will assume the role of Sgt. Jack Barnes as he endures the final months of World War II, from Operation Overlord to the Battle of the Bulge and culminating with the fall of Berlin. The Medal of Honor Allied Assault Expansion Pack combines nine expansive single-player levels with over 12 new multi-player maps and includes new locations, new weapons, and new soldiers. Check out features and screens below!
by Rainier on July 24, 2002 @ 7:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gotham Games seems to be going for a strong start after earlier today bringing us goodies for Conflict Desert Storm they now gave us some screens for Croteam's Serious Sam. After Sam terrorized the PC he is now aiming for the Xbox. Njoy the goodies!
by Rainier on July 24, 2002 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. announced today that the company has extended its successful partnership with world-renowned skateboarder Tony Hawk through an exclusive multi-year video game licensing agreement that expires in 2015. Mr. Hawk will continue to headline Activision O2’s flagship action sports franchise, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, which has generated approximately $500 million worldwide through March 31, 2002 and which was the single largest independent U.S. video game franchise during calendar 2001, according to NPD.
by Thomas on July 23, 2002 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developers of the critically acclaimed TRIBES franchise announced today that they have formed Ozo Interactive, a new development studio located in Eugene, OR. The studio, which will focus on state-of-the-art multiplayer content for PC and next generation console platforms, was formed by eight veteran Dynamix developers, who played various roles in the creation of TRIBES.
by Rainier on July 23, 2002 @ 6:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First, Playnet.com and Cornered Rat Software announced today that the Readers' Choice Edition of their massively multiplayer online game, WWII Online ships to stores nationwide today.
by Thomas on July 23, 2002 @ 4:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions Ltd and in-house developer Massive Development have published the first screenshots of their underwater action game AquaNox: Revelation, which is due for release in Q4 this year. Collapsed rock pillars, naturally formed bridges, giant boulders and half sunken buildings bring AquaNox: Revelation's undersea surroundings to life. The occasional desolate ruin tells of a long-abandoned settlement.
by Thomas on July 23, 2002 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two new multiplayer maps are now available for MechWarrior 4.
Download the new maps today and start battling it out in the forested surroundings of the walled city Gagetown, or in Solaris system's most infamous stadium - the Coliseum.
by Thomas on July 22, 2002 @ 4:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The solar system is heating up and the Earth and its colonies are engaged in a fratricidal war to conquer the galaxy. Yet when they encounter other extra-terrestrial races the humans join forces, and the formidable Legions of Iron are born. Read more below for some game details and new screens!
by Thomas on July 21, 2002 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today there is a new version of the
Reaction mod for Quake 3. Its a 55MB upgrade and it has a new Capture the Briefcase mode among other things. Reaction Quake 3 (or simply known as "Reaction") is essentially a direct-as-possible port of Action Quake 2 (AQ2) to Quake 3: Arena.
by Thomas on July 21, 2002 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamespot posted the
announcing of the expansion Heroes IV: The Gathering Storm. Here is a clip from it.
The expansion, which is scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2002, will feature more than 20 new single-player maps, six new campaigns, and four new creatures. In addition, it will contain 18 new artifacts, new campaign editor features, new heroes, and a new music track. The expansion will also include the Heroes of Might and Magic IV multiplayer update.
by Thomas on July 20, 2002 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Competition Evolved: Halo National Championship Registration Begins Today.. Microsoft Game Studios today announced the Halo National Championship in conjunction with iGames and Electronics Boutique. Halo players nationwide can stop trying to make Warthogs fly and start winning some serious prizes. Prizes at stake include an RCA 50-inch plasma flat screen television, Bose Lifestyle 35 surround sound audio systems, Xbox video game systems, controllers, and stacks of Xbox games.
by Rainier on July 19, 2002 @ 12:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Firaxis just released the new patch for Civilization III, upgrading their turn-based strategy sequel to version 1.29f (a day early b ut who's counting?). There is a literally huge list of fixes, additions and changes so read more for a detailed list and links where to grab it (thanks blues).