by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2003 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that reigning NASCAR Winston Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart will be the official cover athlete for NASCAR Thunder 2004 from EA SPORTS. Tony's likeness will appear on all NASCAR Thunder 2004 packaging and merchandising. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2003 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Publishing pioneer Play It challenges you to a Deathmatch in its high-energy vehicle combat game Motorsiege: Warriors of Primetime. Presented as a non-stop action televised sports show, players are challenged to compete for fame and fortune as they go head-to head in the Motorsiege Arenas. Confront your hostiles hell-bent on your destruction with futuristic high-tech vehicles armed with a barrage of cannons, lasers, missiles, mines and other explosive goodies in this highly charged, intense battle of wills, wits and weapons. Read more for a batch of screens ...
by Thomas on Sept. 9, 2003 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced today that cumulative worldwide shipment of its PlayStation2 computer entertainment system reached 60 million units on September 6, 2003 (Figures that Microsoft and Nintendo can only dream of). Since its launch in Japan on March 4, 2000, sales of PlayStation 2 have grown rapidly around the world and it continues to gain worldwide popularity while reaffirming its position as the standard entertainment platform in homes. With year-end/New Year holiday season approaching, SCEI will further increase hardware production to meet active demands.
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2003 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Purge returns to its roots. Based on FvF Jihad, Freeform Interactive announces the Purge Jihad Expansion Pack. One of the most player requested features since the beginning, Purge Jihad reintroduces to gameplay the concepts of an alignment Deity, Altar, and Mass Blesses. Purge Jihad also makes large improvements over its predecessor by adding another original new concept: a Prayer System. With the release of Purge Jihad, Purge support will be discontinued. Purge Jihad is a free upgrade for current retail Purge owners. The full Purge Jihad game will also be available.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2003 @ 5:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Both A Standalone Game and an Expansion Disc! As a standalone game: Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends includes all of the characters from the original Dynasty Warriors 4, along with new stages and game play never before seen in any previous Dynasty Warriors title! As an expansion disc: DW4XL powers up the original Dynasty Warriors 4 with 4XL's new features. Take characters from DW4 and use them in DW4XL. Read more for some extra info and new screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2003 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Batfish Studios have announced that the launch of the eagerly awaited Captain Scarlet game, Retaliation, has been delayed until 14th November 2003 and that the game will also be available in a unique Special Edition. Limited to only 500 copies, and only available to order before the release of the game, the Special Edition contains a host of extras but as an added bonus, anyone who orders the Special Edition will have their name appear in the game! (
thanks HomeLAN) There is also a new trailer available,
get it here ...
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2003 @ 11:11 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 :
- Seven Samurai 20XX - Trailer
- Captain Scarlet: Retaliation - Trailer
- Law & Order II: Double or Nothing - Intro Movie
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2003 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fire Warrior follows one day in the tumultuous life of a young Tau warrior who must battle alone against a force that shows no mercy: The Imperium. The Tau will soon learn there is a darker foe at hand and become entangled in a frightening story that leads them through an ongoing war. Read more to check out some new screens ...
by Thomas on Sept. 8, 2003 @ 8:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xicat Interactive, Inc., a publisher of computer games such as Jane's Attack Squadron and Iron Aces II, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with KOCH Media for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The company will be responsible for all aspects of sales and distribution for Xicat's titles.
by Thomas Wilde on Sept. 8, 2003 @ 1:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fire Warrior follows one day in the tumultuous life of a young Tau warrior who must battle alone against a force that shows no mercy: The Imperium. The Tau will soon learn there is a darker foe at hand and become entangled in a frightening story that leads them through an ongoing war. THQ was so kind to let us have a taste of the title, read more to find out how it went ...
by Justin on Sept. 8, 2003 @ 12:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A real-time strategy game, you can create and control your forces as one of 3 species across 21 single player missions with 10 upgradeable combat units per species. Decide your attack strategy; order up your own custom army from a list of units, choose your upgrades from enemy detecting vision modes to devastating weapon enhancements.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2003 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Doing a little Sunday Catchup here with a few files that were missed during the past week. We've got :
- Battlefield 1942 - Updated v1.45 Patch
- Rebels Prison Escape - Level 2 Patch
- IL2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles - v1.1 Patch
Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2003 @ 3:18 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 :
- KnightShift - Trailer
- America's Army - v2.0 Trailer
- Bloody Magic - ECTS Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Sept. 7, 2003 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new release schedule for Microsoft's Xbox reveals that many key titles for the console have slipped even further into 2004. Halo 2 has slipped back a further two months, and is now scheduled to arrive in April. Ninja Gaiden has fallen back a few more months on top of already announced slippage. Kameo: Elements of Power is scheduled for a June launch. Fable is slated for an optimistic Q2 2004 release. Sudeki is confirmed as Q1 2004 release.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2003 @ 7:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Steam Beta has delivered several Valve games and popular Half-Life MODs to over 300,000 gamers, and will come to a close Tuesday evening (Pacific Daylight Time). The first full version of Steam, Valve's broadband platform for the delivery and management of digital content, will launch at 11 am PDT on Wednesday. Set up installers for the full version, which will be free of charge to existing Half-Life and Counter-Strike players, will be available from www.steampowered.com and leading game sites.
by Thomas on Sept. 5, 2003 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Joan of Arc is a 3D epic saga that allows players to relive some of the most intense battles during the Hundred Years War. In Joan of Arc, players will slowly transform from a single warrior into a forceful military leader as they develop and master the art of chivalry and tactical warfare... Six new shots is available below!
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2003 @ 9:08 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 :
- Knights of the Temple - Trailer
- Commandos 3 - Diver Trailer
- Silent Storm - Trailer
- XIII - Trailer
- 007: Everything Or Nothing - Trailer
- Lock On - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Sept. 5, 2003 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developer Valve has revealed that it plans to offer a $9.99 monthly subscription system to purchasers of Half-Life 2, as well as releasing three separate versions of the game - which has now seemingly slipped to November. (thanks
Gamesindustry.biz)
In an email, later confirmed as authentic, posted to forums on Half-Life2.net, and a later follow-up on the forum thread, Valve boss Gabe Newell confirmed that the company intends to offer an optional subscription which will grant members free additional content for Half-Life 2, delivered over the Steam digital distribution system.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2003 @ 6:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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KOEI Corporation today announced that it has shipped Dynasty WarriorsR4 for the Xbox. Gamers throughout North America can order the game now through most online retailers including ebgames.com, gamestop.com, and toysrus.com.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2003 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco's new R: Racing Evolution is being created by the same team that developed the critically-acclaimed Ridge Racer and MotoGP franchises. The game will be available on all three console platforms and will ship in Q4 2003. Featuring licensed cars, 11 real-world and fantasy tracks, and eight different race types. Some new screens raced in so read more to check them out!
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2003 @ 10:40 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 :
- Grand Prix Simulator - Trailer
- Lula 3D - Trailer
- Massive Assault - ECTS Trailer
- Colin McRae Rally 4 - Trailer
- Hunting Unlimited 2 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2003 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision today announced that the company has retained legendary comic book writer Stan Lee as a consultant for the development of future video games based on Marvel characters. Lee will work closely with Activision's studio divisions during the production process and consult on game design, as well as story and character development. Lee, who invented the modern Super Hero when he introduced such popular comic book characters as Spider-Man, the Uncanny X-Men and Fantastic Four, will bring a rare combination of expert character creation and storytelling knowledge to Activision's Marvel- themed video games.
by Thomas on Sept. 4, 2003 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games announced today that a wide-ranging radio system will be implemented in RoadKill, a mission-based, post-apocalyptic combat driving game, which is scheduled to ship in October 2003 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2003 @ 4:30 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 :
- SWAT: GST - Trailer
- Futurama - Trailer
- Legacy Of Kain: Defiance - Trailer
- Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg (NGC) - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2003 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The official Chariots of War patch 1.14 with map pack is now available to download. The official patch includes an installer in five languages (English, French, German, Italian & Spanish) and adds a slew of new features, tweaks, bug fixes and a few new maps. Read more for download links ...
