by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
Misc Events - EIEIO 08

Stronghold Crusader Extreme takes the addictive Crusader gameplay to a new level. Featuring massive battles, new outposts and tactical powers to master, Extreme carries on from where Crusader left off. The all new Extreme trail will provide a stiff challenge to any hardened Crusader player. For those new to Crusader, the original game has been provided too, in an updated form and with all the previously released limited edition content, such as the second crusader trail and all 8 new AI opponents.

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by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Pre - E3 2007
Army of Two
Never go into battle alone! The deadliest two-man private military outfit a government can buy is hitting retail shelves this winter. Delivering a groundbreaking strategic 3rd person co-op shooter unparalleled in the action genre, EA Montreal's ARMY OF TWO focuses on gameplay centered around TWO man missions, TWO man strategies, TWO man tactics and a TWO man advantage. The breakthrough gameplay in ARMY OF TWO, with a live or adaptive AI partner, enables you to take advantage of two-man strategies like customizable weapons, vehicles, and tactical shooting. ARMY OF TWO is launching this winter on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Pre - E3 2003
At E3 2003, EA will raise the bar with new and enhanced games such as FIFA FootballTM 2004, The Lord of the RingsTM, The Return of the KingTM, SSX 3 and Harry PotterTM QuidditchTM World Cup. EA's games are based on massively popular EA SPORTSTM and EA SPORTS BIGTM franchises, highly successful EA GAMESTM-branded titles with many games drawn straight from Hollywood's top box office franchises such as James Bond, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings. EA also is presenting new games from its No. 1 PC franchise, The SimsTM. The company's lineup crosses multiple platforms including next
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Post - E3 2005
Metronome is a third-person adventure game where sound is your weapon. Explore the city of Metronome in search of proof of the Corporation's secret agenda, while listening for sounds to record, and use them to fight enemies, solve problems and confuse citizens.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - E3 2004 May 12th

As the very first episodic series for connected consoles, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People has been designed specifically for WiiWare, with easy-to-use controls and WiiConnect24™ features. Like Telltale's popular Sam & Max series, SBCG4AP will be released as a five-episode "season" akin to a season of television. The episodes will come out on a monthly schedule. Release dates and pricing details will be revealed in a future announcement.
"Homestarrunner.com is one of the biggest success stories in online entertainment," says Telltale CEO Dan Connors. "The Chapmans have been treating the Internet to episodic content for years. We're
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Pre - E3 2003
FIFA Football 2004 - For true football fans who demand the finest gameplay and in-depth game modes, FIFA Football 2004 is the most complete and authentic football experience. A new Career mode gives players the chance to take a team from the lower divisions, battle through ranks, sign new players, and turn them into champions. The action is deeper than ever with advanced levels of player detail and responsiveness. With immersive aospheres, benchmark presentation, total realism with the world's premier clubs, and industry-leading gameplay, FIFA returns as the true authority in football gaming. FIFA Football 2004 in
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - E3 2004 May 13th
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2005 @ 4:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Electronic Arts has reduced prices on some titles by 20 percent to spur sales and thwart competition. Nascar 06, Burnout Revenge, and NBA Live 06 are a few titles that are now available at $39.99 (instead of $49.99).
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2005 @ 12:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
EA today announced that it is teaming up with Nettwerk Music Group to launch EA Recordings, a digital music distribution label that will bring EA's rich catalogue of wholly-owned musical compositions and remixes to Digital Service Providers (DSPs) worldwide. This initiative will deliver music clips from EA games as ringtones, mastertones or in .mp3 format to online download destinations including Apple iTunes, MSN, Yahoo Music, AOL Music, Rhapsody and others.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2005 @ 7:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Electronic Arts Japan, Star Wars Galaxies distributor in Japan, announced today that it is seizing support for LucasArts/SOE's Star Wars themed MMO. European and North American servers remain unaffected so Japanese gamers who which to continue their quest will get a chance to transfer their account. Tomorrow the 3rd SWG expansion pack, Trials of Obi-Wan, is making its debut in North America.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2005 @ 2:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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2KGames has released a new patch for Firefly's 3D castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS Stronghold 2. This patch brings your US/Euro retail game to v1.3.1 and not only addresses various game balancing issues and bug fixes, but also adds 8 new historical castles, 3 new AI players, 4 new kingmaker maps, and an all new The Conquest Trail game mode. Read more for details and download links ..
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 12:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
X05 is being held today, and here is a deluge of screens from Ubisoft's upcoming Xbox/X360 titles that are being presented:
- The Sims 2
- From Russia with Love
- Half-Life 2
by Junior on Aug. 2, 2005 @ 12:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Stronghold 2 will bring the the castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS series to life in glorious 3D. Stronghold 2 will also offer players a "castle-life" campaign, enhanced multiplayer capability and a new, innovative and exciting single player campaign ...
by Rainier on May 25, 2005 @ 12:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
2KGames has released the first patch for its 3D castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS Stronghold 2. This patch brings your retail game to v1.2 and addresses some multiplayer issues and fixes various bug and game crashes. Read more for details and download links ..
by John Curtis on May 23, 2005 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
Venture into the city of Metronome, a sprawling mass of haphazardly built houses and huge steam engines where the outlandish inhabitants are carrying out their chores day and night, a city where the life of every citizen is dictated by the Corporation, a single bureaucratic entity that owns all the land, the entire infrastructure and all the industries. Since we were so interested in this project, we decided to revisit their E3 booth and squeeze in a quick Q&A with Team Tarsier's Pelle Bergman.
by John Curtis on May 20, 2005 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Previews
Venture into the city of Metronome, a sprawling mass of haphazardly built houses and huge steam engines where the outlandish inhabitants are carrying out their chores day and night. A city where the life of every citizen is dictated by the Corporation, a single bureaucratic entity that owns all the land, the entire infrastructure and all the industries.
by Rainier on May 14, 2005 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Firefly Studios has updated its website with word about the second patch for its 3D RTS Stronghold 2. "The promised 1.2 update for Stronghold 2 should be available on Monday 16th of May. The 1.2 update improves multiplayer stability and connection issues and adds multiplayer functionality including the ability to kick players and create password protected games. Also the crime system has been tweaked, memory issues has been improved and various other bug fixes have been implemented."
by Rainier on May 11, 2005 @ 9:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Stronghold 2 will bring the the castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS series to life in glorious 3D. Take 2 has released a German langauge demo allowing you to try out a tutorial and three missions of the single-player campaign (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 11, 2005 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
EA today announced its robust line-up of videogame titles for the upcoming E3 taking place in Los Angeles May 18-20, 2005. The show also marks the world debut of EA's next- generation games which will appear both on the show floor and in the exclusive "Next Gen Lab," by invitation only.
by Rainier on April 22, 2005 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
2KGames has released the first patch for its 3D castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS Stronghold 2. This patch brings your retail game to v1.1 and adds LAN support, improves AI, various balance tweaks and bug fixes. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
2K Games today announced that Stronghold 2 for PC has shipped and is currently available in retail stores across North America. Stronghold 2 will be available in European stores on April 22nd.
by Rainier on April 7, 2005 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Swedish developer Team Tarsier today revealed the first details from its upcoming next-gen title Metronome, a unique third person adventure game where sound is your weapon. Explore the city of Metronome in search of proof of the Corporations secret agena, while listening for sounds to record. Sounds can be used for fighting enemies, solving problems and confuse citizens. Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on April 4, 2005 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
2K Games today announced that Stronghold 2 has gone gold. Developed by the UK-based team at Firefly Studios, Stronghold 2 lets gamers get in touch with their inner king as they construct and maintain a castle, defending its walls from invaders and expanding its borders by attacking neighboring territories. Featuring multiple single player campaigns, reenactments of historical sieges, multiplayer modes for up to eight people and a full-featured mission and campaign editor, Stronghold 2 is the ultimate medieval combat and castle life simulation. Stronghold 2 is rated T for teen and will be available for PC on April 19th for a suggested retail price of $39.99.
by Rainier on March 28, 2005 @ 9:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Stronghold 2 will bring the the castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS series to life in glorious 3D. Stronghold 2 will also offer players a "castle-life" campaign, enhanced multiplayer capability and a new, innovative and exciting single player campaign that will be revealed in the months ahead. Check out these new screens and in-game trailer...