by Rainier on June 17, 2004 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today Eidos has released some financial numbers in respect of the current financial year to June 30, 2004. Apart from the fact that sales on Hitman and Thief 3 were lower than expected the most notable announcement was that eventhough it seems 'ShellShock: Nam '67' is finished it is being pusbed back until September. "Given these circumstances, and notwithstanding that the game is now ready to release, the Board has decided to hold the release of ShellShock: Nam '67 until September so as to provide this important new franchise with a better opportunity to deliver its true potential." For more details, read the
full financial statement.
by Rainier on June 17, 2004 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flat-Out is an adrenaline-inducing racing game with an exciting story line, spectacular crashes and a not-too-serious attitude in the best movie-like fashion. The thrill and terror of racing light, cheap and often very dented cars in constant close proximity and contact with other cars brings out the white-knuckled racing spirit as the player faces rapidly changing situations.
by Rainier on June 17, 2004 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that it has signed a agreement with Oddworld Inhabitants for the worldwide publishing rights to the next Oddworld game, the latest in the internationally acclaimed character-based action series. Slated for release in 2005, the new title will bring a unique action gaming experience to owners of the PlayStation2 and Xbox.
by Rainier on June 17, 2004 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Prince has to embark upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death. His journey leads to the infernal core of a cursed island stronghold harboring mankind’s greatest fears. Only through grim resolve, bitter defiance and the mastery of deadly new combat arts can the Prince rise to a new level of warriorship – and emerge from this ultimate trial with his life. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on June 17, 2004 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yuke's is working on a SmackDown game that will add new features and bring enhanced graphics to the series. WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw, will combine characters from the WWE's Smackdown! and Raw franchises, expected release date is holiday season 2004. In the meantime check these screens ...
by Rainier on June 17, 2004 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking the baize battles out of your living room and into the competitive online gaming arena, World Championship Snooker 2004 is the new player in Codemasters' best-selling, definitive snooker game series and will launch this summer for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC. World Championship Snooker 2004 introduces an online competitive play mode on all platforms, allowing players to go head-to-head with a live opponent and play as any one of the 30 plus professional players.
by Rainier on June 17, 2004 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Officially licensed by the Indy Racing League, IndyCar Series 2005 gets a boost with a host of new features to complement the action-packed oval track racing at speeds up to 235mph! The game's new online racing will see up to 12 players getting fiercely competitive out on the circuits on Xbox, with up to 8 players on PS2.
by Rainier on June 16, 2004 @ 9:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this morning
Slashdot reported that Edge Magazine has confirmated, in its July issue, that the Eidos cyberpunk-influenced PS2/Xbox FPS Snowblind, shown at E3, "was originally designed to be a spin-off from [Deus Ex], but has since gone its own way." Crystal Dynamics SnowBlind was initially known as ' Deus Ex: Clan Wars', although at that point, no developer was known on that project.
by Rainier on June 16, 2004 @ 5:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As a special military operative, you are sent to investigate a deadly genetic outbreak in a small West Coast town. Operating alone and with minimal information, you quickly realize that your mission will ultimately become a battle for survival. Hunted by unspeakable horrors and haunted by your past, you soon discover that in order to overcome evil, you must become more than evil.
by Rainier on June 16, 2004 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the first console roleplaying game (RPG) set in The Lord of the Rings universe in The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age from EA GAMES. Travel in the wake of the Fellowship in a unique structure that allows players to explore their own path while periodically intersecting the major events of New Line Cinema’s film trilogy.
by Rainier on June 16, 2004 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is the third installment in the Midnight Club racing franchise. Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition will be available for the PS2/Xbox and is expected to hit retail shelves this holiday season. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on June 16, 2004 @ 1:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Second Sight, developed by the creative force behind the acclaimed TimeSplitters series Free Radical Design, is an original property that redefines the standards for stealth action gameplay. Due later this year for PS2, Xbox and GameCube, in the meantime check these new screens...
by Rainier on June 16, 2004 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get ready to hone your drumming skills! TAIKO: Drum Master, developed by Namco Ltd. in Japan, is a new game that challenges your rhythmic skills through fun and challenging game play. TAIKO: Drum Master will release in time for the holiday season.
by Rainier on June 16, 2004 @ 8:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created and developed by Naughty Dog, Inc., Jak 3 is the team's follow-up to their best-selling title, Jak II and their Greatest Hits PlayStation2 debut title, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. Combining a variety of genres including driving, adventure, action-platform, puzzles, strategy and exploration, Jak 3 promises to deliver one of the most entertaining and interactive experiences to gamers this holiday season!
by Rainier on June 15, 2004 @ 11:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Join Astro, the robotic superhero with a human mind, in a jet-fueled adventure to reunite the robotic race with humans. Working with Tezuka Productions and Sony Pictures Television, SEGA's SONICTEAM studio has faithfully recreated the Astro Boy universe, lending authenticity to the franchise and paying homage to a classic icon of Japanese anime that is now a featured series on Cartoon Network. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on June 15, 2004 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Bard's Tale combines the development team's collective knowledge of compelling RPG gameplay with brilliant graphics and major motion picture quality story and dialogue. Unlike most RPG games produced today, The Bard's Tale will eschew genre clichés in favor of intelligent humor for an original and truly entertaining experience. Some new screens showing off the "Karaoke" feature...
by Rainier on June 15, 2004 @ 12:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Predator: Concrete Jungle is currently in development by Eurocom for the PS2 and Xbox. Slated for a Q4 2004 launch, the new 3rd person action/adventure game weaves the past with the future, as gamers become the terrifying Predator, hunting the Earth for criminals using superhuman powers, fantastic vision modes and an impressive array of alien weaponry.
by Rainier on June 15, 2004 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami today announced that it has shipped McFarlane's Evil Prophecy for the PlayStation 2 to retail outlets nationwide. The action-fighting game brings to life the popular McFarlane's Monsters line of action figures from McFarlane Toys. Players will battle hundreds of monsters, including six boss enemies from the action figure series featuring Dracula, Mummy, Werewolf, Frankenstein, Sea Creature and Voodoo Queen.
by Rainier on June 15, 2004 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix U.S.A., Inc. announced that the mech-based strategy game 'Front Mission 4' is shipping to North American retailers today. This is the first 'Front Mission' title to be released for the PlayStation2.
by Rainier on June 14, 2004 @ 7:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spider-Man 2 is the first game to fully immerse players in the role of Spider-Man and propels them into a living city teeming with common criminals, super villains and pedestrians. Set in a massive free-roaming, do-anything, virtual city, players swing from buildings, sling webs on structures, dive from roof tops to sidewalks, jump across skyscrapers and scale tall heights as they patrol and protect the city from the nefarious Doc Ock. Based on the plot of the movie and extending beyond the film with other diabolical Marvel villains, additional missions and random events, Spider-Man 2 is the most in-depth Super Hero game to date.
by Rainier on June 14, 2004 @ 12:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced today a more than two fold increase in sales since it reduced the price of the PlayStation2, validating the company's strategy in the timing and approach to the price drop. The company announced the lower price point of $149 suggested retail price (SRP) for the standalone PlayStation 2 or the PlayStation2 Combo Pack, while supplies last, last month at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles.
by Rainier on June 14, 2004 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games Inc. today announced that MLB SlugFest: Loaded has gone gold and will to ship to stores on June 21, 2004. MLB SlugFest: Loaded will be available for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox.
by Rainier on June 14, 2004 @ 8:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games Inc. announced today that Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy has just shipped to retail outlets nationwide for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox. Melding the extensive use of psi (mind) powers and traditional weapons, players take on the role of Nick Scryer, an elite psi-operative soldier capable of wielding six incredible powers; Telekinesis, Pyrokinesis, Mind Control, Mind Drain, Remote View and Aura View.
by Paul Reith on June 13, 2004 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Larry Laffer's nephew, Larry Lovage, is a typical college student. He lives in a dorm, has a crush on his biology professor, and goes to bars with his buddies. But when a TV dating show comes to campus, Larry gets a chance for national sexposure. If he can show that he can make any girl on campus swoon, he will become a campus legend. Follow Larry's hilarious exploits and misadventures in the wackiest college story since Animal House.
by Hank on June 13, 2004 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shrek 2 takes players on a wild adventure with Shrek and his buddies. Gamers revisit key scenes from the movie sequel while discovering all-new locations and characters. Shrek2: The Game combines squad-based action with traditional action-adventure elements. Players can control a team of four and play as Shrek or any of his seven friends, switching between each to best utilize the character's unique abilities to solve puzzles, fight monsters and complete dangerous and thrilling adventures.