by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2003 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Experience combat in a true 3D battlefield as machinegun tracers arc overhead and exploding artillery shells shake the earth! Watch the famous Deutsches Afrika Korps storm the fortress of Tobruk, or help the US and British forces defend against powerful German counterstrikes at Anzio. Fight with the elite German Fallschirmjäger units in Crete, or follow General Patton's sweep across the island of Sicily. Battlefront.com has released a multi-language demo (German, French & English) for their upcoming turn-based/realtime 3D WWII tactical combat sim letting you try out 2 scenarios (Fruhlingswind and Line of Defense) in single/multiplayer mode. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2003 @ 7:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jaleco Entertainment has teamed up with Matchroom Sport and the International Professional Pool Players Association (IPA) to bring the world's best players and most prestigious competitions to WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POOL 2004, the pool simulation video game for PC CD-ROM, PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2003 @ 6:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced today that Manhunt for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores throughout North America. Manhunt will be in stores in Europe on November 21, 2003. Manhunt is developed by Rockstar North, the developers behind the global blockbuster Grand Theft Auto franchise.
by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2003 @ 2:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Oxygen Interactive, the UK based Computer Game Publisher can today announce that they have launched a micro-site for the Sci Fi Flight Sim Echelon Wind Warriors. The site features extensive information about the game as well as downloadable screenshots, wallpapers, competitions, forums and other game assets. The site is accessible via the Oxygen Interactive website
www.oxygenint.com.
by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2003 @ 1:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Afrika Korps is a 1-2 player, hybrid turn-based/realtime 3D simulation of WWII tactical warfare in parts of the Mediterranean Theater including Italy, North and East Africa and Crete from 1940 to 1945. It is based on the award winning engine of Combat Mission: Barbarossa to Berlin..
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2003 @ 11:57 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 :
- Metal Arms: Glitch In The System - Trailer
- Battlestar Galactica - Trailer
- Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II - Trailer
- Universal Combat - Trailer (5)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced a multi-million-dollar integrated brand campaign designed to further expand the renowned PlayStation2 gaming experience among mass-market consumers, specifically targeting new users, gift-givers and kids. This campaign comes at a time when the industry-leading platform is poised for another record-breaking holiday season fueled in part by the company's ability to offer an unparalleled experience, an incredible library of games and the best overall value in home entertainment. Exceeding previous efforts, the five-tiered multimedia campaign, including television, cinema, print, outdoor and online advertisements, breaks in mid-November and will run through the end of the year.
by Thomas on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 6:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The holiday season's most anticipated video game, Mario Kart: Double Dash!! for the Nintendo GameCube, is gassed up and ready to roll. The game, which launches today, brings high-octane competition to the couches of America. It continues the tradition of rich graphics and multiple challenging courses, while bringing entirely new racing modes, weapons and strategies into play.
by Thomas on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The game is based on the world of "Warhammer 40,000" -- the dark, futuristic fantasy wargaming universe traveled by millions worldwide from Games Workshop, the world's largest tabletop wargames company, and incorporates online gaming for multiplayer on PlayStation 2 and PC.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2003 @ 7:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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InterActive Vision has released a demo for their recently released budget air combat game Pacific Warriors II: Dogfight. The demo features 3 missions from the American campaign and 2 different fighters to fly (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details & download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2003 @ 1:45 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 :
- Far Cry - Trailer
- Unreal Tournament 2004 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2003 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Linden Lab today announced a significant breakthrough in digital property rights for its customers and for users of online worlds. Changes to Second Life’s Terms of Service now recognize the ownership of in-world content by the subscribers who make it. The revised TOS allows subscribers to retain full intellectual property protection for the digital content they create, including characters, clothing, scripts, textures, objects and designs.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2003 @ 10:53 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. 12, 2003 @ 3:46 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 :
- Dungeon siege: Legends Of Aranna - Trailer
- Medal Of Honor: Rising Sun - Trailer
- Metal Arms: Glitch In The System - Trailer
- Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 - Trailer
- 1080 Avalanche - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
Karaoke Revolution expands on Konami's popular Dance Dance Revolution series that features music as the focus of the game and gets people of all ages up on their feet and dancing. With this new karaoke title, music is again at the heart of the game - but now, gamers will show off their vocal skills as they sing along to their favorite songs. Read more for the full review & let's all sing along...
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2003 @ 11:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The game will provide players with extremely dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where players are to oppose dangerous and wise enemies, a large set of multifarious weaponry, possibility to control various machinery, incredible detailing and game world interactivity, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, a well-balanced multiplayer with numerous modes: DeathMatch, CTF, Cooperative, various team games and much more. Read more to check out some new screens and in game trailer showing off the "Day & Night" cycle...
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2003 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios, iGames and EB Games today announced signups have officially begun for the Halo for Windows Worldwide Championship. The international event will pit thousands of top Halo players from around the world against each other for a chance at some big-time prizes; after the dust settles, only one player will emerge to be crowned the world's best Halo gamer. For information about registration and a list of participating iGames centers in North America, visit http://www.igames.org/Events.asp?Event=1596, any local EB Games store or online at http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/ads/promos/halotournament/.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2003 @ 12:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Object Software has released a new update patch/expansion pack for the online version of Strategy First's RPG Prince Of Qin. This "Overlord of Conquerors" expansion prominently features Xiang Yu, the famous Chu General who fought a bitter war against the Qin Dynasty and then against Liu Bang for the throne of China. POQ Online will be greatly enhanced with new characters, enemies, items and locations. This major upgrade inclusive of the Expansion Pack will patch any version of your Prince of Qin Online client to v1.130E... Read more for details & download links ...
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.
