by Rainier on May 4, 2002 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Novalogic has just released the v1.00.34 Update patch for their tactical shooter, Delta Force: Land Warrior. It has been a while since last patch and no specific details are given as to what it updates .. read more for links on where to grab this puppy ...
by Thomas on May 3, 2002 @ 5:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Knowledge Adventure, a studio of Vivendi Universal Publishing, today announced the expansion of it's popular Fisher Price range with the launch of three all-new titles specifically for boys ages 5 plus, on the PC and the Sony PlayStation One console this Easter, based on Fisher Price's best-selling Rescue Heroes toy line and their best-selling battery powered ride-on vehicle, Power Wheels.
by Rainier on May 2, 2002 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TimeGate Studios, Inc. and Strategy First, Inc. announced today that the Special Awards Edition of Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns (KIS) has shipped and is now in stores nationwide at a suggested retail price of $29.99 US.
by Rainier on May 2, 2002 @ 2:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced a strategic promotional movement with leading brands in sports, music and consumer products categories to promote the Xbox. Microsoft has entered into a multipartner program for spring and summer, teaming Xbox with synergistic and prominent brands intended to propel the Xbox brand and system into the lifestyles of video game players everywhere. Key alliances include the multicity Pop Disaster Tour, featuring blink-182 and Green Day; the Number One Parts Inc. (NOPI) drag racing series; Pepsi's new SoBe soft drink, Mr. Green; the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP); Vans extreme sports; and Zumiez, a chain of youth-oriented apparel stores.
by Thomas on May 2, 2002 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Further building upon the strength and world-class development capabilities of its internal studios, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has established a new product development studio in Manchester, England. Located in one of the fastest growing technology sectors in Europe, Acclaim Studios Manchester is comprised of several software development teams and certain proprietary assets that were formerly part of Software Creations, a world-renowned studio which has created hit products for the industry's leading publishers, including Acclaim, Electronic Arts, THQ and Activision.
by Rainier on May 1, 2002 @ 11:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Interplay Entertainment Corp., announced today its exciting lineup of highly anticipated game titles to be shown at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) taking place May 22 - 24 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Interplay will be showing demonstrations of Hunter: The Reckoning, Run Like Hell, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance and Galleon. Black Isle Studios, the renown, role-playing game (RPG) division of Interplay, will be showing (by appointment only) Icewind Dale II, and an exciting, new RPG title to be announced in the coming weeks. Interplay's booth will be located in Concourse Hall, booth #5010.
by Thomas on May 1, 2002 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gaminggroove today tossed up
7 new screenshots from
Strategy First's upcoming game,
Legion. Legion is a revolutionary, high-level strategy game, which unfolds during the rich history that was the Roman Empire. The game features both strategic and tactical elements. At the strategic level, you control vast armies and attempt to carve an Empire from the assortment of tribes and city-states that occupied ancient Italy, France and Britain. At the tactical level, you must position your armies to take advantage of terrain and make use of the best formations, in order to achieve victory.
by Rainier on April 30, 2002 @ 9:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sammy Entertainment today announced release dates for two new 2D anime-style fighting games based on the powerhouse Guilty Gear and The King of Fighter franchises for Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Guilty Gear X Advance Edition, releasing June 7, and The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood, releasing Summer 2002, bring two 2D fighting series that amassed a huge following in arcades and on previous consoles to the GBA. Both games have an MSRP of $29.99 and are Rated T for Teen.
by Rainier on April 30, 2002 @ 7:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Universal Studios Monsters all have one overriding ambition, to win the election! Recently they have taken up politics with a single aim: to become Mayor of the city. But when your opponents are Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, Quasimodo and Metaluna Mutant there are no limits!
by Rainier on April 30, 2002 @ 5:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First and EsimGames announced today that a Special Gold Edition of the award-winning tank simulation, Steel Beasts has shipped to stores in North America.
by Rainier on April 30, 2002 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gaminggroove got the latest scoop on an upcoming patch for Global Operations. They detained Mike Arkin the Executive Producer over at Crave Entertainment and questioned him on specifics on the patch and he handed over all his intel and some screens to go along with that ...
go check it out!
by Thomas on April 29, 2002 @ 7:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Analog Devices, Inc. ADI, a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today announced that its advanced audio rendering technology, SoundMAX SPX, has been incorporated into Fox Interactive's new PC game
Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza, developed by Piranha Games of Vancouver, Canada. SoundMAX SPX's "animated audio" -- interactive, event-driven sounds that respond to game physics, environmental variables and user input - allows for hyper-realistic audio as the player navigates through 40 floors of under-construction office space. Co-published by Fox Interactive and Vivendi Universal Interactive,
Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza shipped to stores last week.
by Thomas on April 29, 2002 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Circus Maximus: Chariot Wars is the first and only videogame to reproduce the lethal excitement of Roman chariot racing, pitting the player into the frenetic heart of the most popular sport of Ancient Rome. Gamers choose their team and then race, fight and conquer across seven territories and nineteen tracks to reach the pinnacle of chariot racing – the 250,000 capacity Circus Maximus of Rome. Five screens to check out below!
by Thomas on April 27, 2002 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The guys over at
Gaminggroove today tossed up a
Serious Sam: SE Walkthrough. So are you stuck in the Valley of the Jaguar? The Elephant Atrium giving you a hard time? Then you better check it out!
by Thomas on April 27, 2002 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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3 Games. 110 Missions. Are you tough enough? Entertainment software developer and publisher NovaLogic, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the Delta Force Trilogy compilation pack. The Delta Force Trilogy is available now on PC CD Rom and costs $29.99
by Thomas on April 27, 2002 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the major picture from Dreamworks set to release from June, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron tells the rousing tale of a wild and rambunctious mustang stallion named Spirit and his journey through the untamed American West. After a sudden and violent Thunderstorm hits Homeland scattering the herd, it is up to you to help get them home safely and discover what has happened to Spirit…
by Rainier on April 26, 2002 @ 7:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Accommodating and adjusting to market trends, Schanz International Consultants is adding online RTS called “Angel of Silence” (AOS) by Korean company Triple Dice to its portfolio. Gerhard Schanz, MD of SIC comments, “We know and respect that online gaming will be the next killer platform and want to move in tandem with the market”.
by Thomas on April 26, 2002 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that it had sold over 7 million PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems to consumers in the territories served by SCEE. "More than 30 first party games titles and over 200 third party games for PlayStation 2 are scheduled for release in the coming year".
by Thomas on April 26, 2002 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Entertainment and Nobilis announced today that they have signed a French publishing agreement for Legion, a revolutionary strategy game based on the Roman Empire. The deal includes french speaking Belgium and Switzerland and the game will be released in the third quarter.
by Rainier on April 25, 2002 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wrestling fans can grab themselves a pair of tickets for the forthcoming sell-out World Wrestling Federation ‘Insurrextion’ event, featuring superstars such as The Undertaker, Trish Stratus and Stone Cold Steve Austin, by bidding on eBay.co.uk.
by Rainier on April 25, 2002 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Entertainment has licensed the British developer Virtual ProgrammingLtd the right to convert the award-winning historical strategy game Europa Universalis II to Apple“s PowerMac. The game will be released for the christmas season.
by Thomas on April 25, 2002 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Leading videogame publisher Konami of America, Inc. announced today that the eagerly anticipated Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX for Sony PlayStation has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The dancing craze that began in arcades continues as Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX rocks America with over 50 songs, new play modes and a special workout mode.
by Rainier on April 24, 2002 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rally Championship is an extension of the award-winning and highly successful Rally Championship brand previously released on PC and PlayStation One. The unique combination of arcade style and simulated racing delivers the most extreme driving conditions the planet can throw at the driver and this superb brand is now coming to Sony's next generation console. Check the screens & Njoy!
by Rainier on April 23, 2002 @ 11:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new patch for Serious Sam: The Second Encounter is available now. This patch, which brings the Croteam FPS game up to version 1.07, fixes a number of issues and adds a few new features such as a skeletal animation system. The new patch is not network compatible with previous versions. Read more for detailed list and links on where to grab it!
by Thomas on April 23, 2002 @ 12:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This year, the battle for the future of Azeroth comes home, with the up-coming release of three epic Warcraft III action figures: orcish war chief Thrall, dwarven mountain king Muradin Bronzebeard and night elf keeper of the grove Furion Stormrage.
Find out more here! "Pretty awesome"