Latest Previews
Advertising
Acclaim's E3 LineUp - Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2003 May 14th
Tantalus E3 LineUp
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Tantalus Interactive today announced an impressive line-up of titles to be premiered at this year’s E3. Four Tantalus games will make their mark at the show, a noteworthy achievement given that Tantalus is comprised of less than forty developers working out of Melbourne, Australia. Since its establishment in 1994, Tantalus has released close to twenty games, including the highly successful Manx TT Superbike on Saturn and more recently Space Race on PlayStation2.
Spearheading the Tantalus charge this E3 is Top Gear Rally on Game Boy Advance, a ground breaking racing title that looks set to rate as the best in its
Sony Online's E3 LineUp
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Sony Online introduced several new video games and provided details on soon-to-be-released titles during the 2003 E3. The new games announced include Lords of EverQuest, a real-time strategy game for the PC and EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers, an expansion for North America's only massively multiplayer online game for the PlayStation2. Additionally, SOE provided new information for upcoming titles PlanetSide, the first massively multiplayer action game set in a persistent world and EverQuest II, the parallel universe to the original EverQuest PC MMO role-playing game.
"The coming year is going to be huge for us," said John Smedley, president, Sony Online Entertainment.
'XIII' - E3 Trailer
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Get the Italian Job Trailer off Worthplaying (6mb)
The President of the United States of America has been assassinated.
You wake up on a desolate strip of New England beach. The near-fatal impact of a bullet has left your head pounding, and your memory erased. What's more, the number "XIII" has been mysteriously tattooed on your chest, while your pocket holds a key to a New York City bank box. Head swimming in amnesia, you struggle to your feet only to encounter more assailants intent on finishing the job. To your shock, you handle the hitmen with the killing skills of
The Adventure Company's E3 Lineup
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
The highlights for The Adventure Company will be Cypher: The Sequel to Traitors Gate and Mysterious Journey II: Chameleon. Several other titles, namely Crystal Key II: The Far Realm, Jack the Ripper, and Forever Worlds will also receive a lot of attention at E3.
E3 2003 Product Lineup
Cypher: The Sequel to Traitors Gate (PC only)
Developed by: 258 Productions AB
Release Date: Fall, 2003
CYPHER: The Sequel to Traitors Gate is an adventure game that combines brain-teasing challenges and broad exploration. The game features rich and beautifully rendered environments with a strong and believable main character, Raven. This heroic figure has a
'The Italian Job' - E3 Trailer
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Get the Italian Job Trailer off worthplaying (6mb)
The Italian Job is about mastermind thief Charlie Croker (Mark Wahlberg), who pulls off an amazing gold bullion heist from a heavily guarded palazzo in Venice, Italy, only to be double-crossed by one of his crew, Steve (Edward Norton). Seeking revenge, Charlie recruits Stella (Charlize Theron), a beautiful nerves-of-steel safe cracker. Together with his former gang, Charlie and Stella follow the backstabber to California where they plan to re-steal the gold by manipulating traffic signals and creating havoc on the streets of Los Angeles.
A contemporary remake of Paramount's 1969 classic by the
Xbox Pre-E3 Event - Upcoming Blockbusters & New Xbox Live Features
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Microsoft Corp. debuted its lineup of ambitious new games for the Xbox® video game system at a pre-Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) media briefing today, wowing a packed house at the Grand Olympic Auditorium with titles that redefine innovation and plug an ever-expanding audience of gamers into the Digital Entertainment Lifestyle.
Sensationally rendered thrillers such as "Halo 2," one of the most ambitious video games ever; the first three Xbox games from Rare Ltd., "Conker: Live and Uncut," "Kameo: Elements of Power" and "Grabbed by the Ghoulies"; and the highly anticipated sequel "Project Gotham Racing® 2" showcased the depth, breadth and quality
THQ's E3 LineUp - Screenshot Mania
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Acclaim's E3 LineUp
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
"We are very excited about our 2003 release schedule and look forward to having these titles on display for the world to see during this year's E3 show," said Rod Cousens, Global President and Chief Operating Officer for Acclaim. "As the global audience for interactive entertainment continues to expand, we have focused our resources on creating a lineup that will appeal to the masses and hardcore gamers alike."
Acclaim's E3 product lineup includes:
ALIAS
Based on ABC Television's hit drama series, "Alias" is a third-person action adventure video game that allows players to step into the role of the series' lead character, Sydney
Mad Catz Reveals 2003 E3 Lineup
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
"The video game industry has enjoyed tremendous success this past year due to the release of more 'AAA' titles, the introduction of the GBA SP and the price drop of consoles," says Darren Richardson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mad Catz, Inc. "These events have further fueled an increase in consumer demand for accessories of all the video game systems. Mad Catz is well positioned to increase its share of the market and is excited to showcase high quality, cutting-edge peripherals at this year's E3 event."
Some of the innovative products the Company will reveal at E3 include:
RetroCON(TM) (PlayStation(R)2)
Classically designed
CDV's E3 LineUp - Massive Screens!
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Codemasters E3 Lineup
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Pop Idol, set to be the mass-market game of the year for PlayStation 2 and PC, will be exclusively presented from a themed stage on the booth. Codemasters will challenge show-goers to see how well they can perform as a virtual Pop Idol singer as they control the in-game voice of a contestant through the music-based rhythm-action gameplay.
Every in-game performance is judged by a computer-generated Simon Cowell, and there may be some very familiar Idols faces at Codemasters' E3 booth too...
Codemasters will also unveil the next level for its power-brand games including Colin McRae Rally, Operation Flashpoint and LMA Manager.
Premiering
UbiSoft's E3 Lineup
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Particularly in the spotlight this year, six blockbuster games are expected to wow fans and rack up record sales:
- Beyond Good & Evil: Based on an original idea by Michel Ancel and developed by Ubi Soft's in-house studios, this title blends an ambitious, fluid new gaming experience with an epic storyline. Its Jade engine ensures that players benefit from the most advanced technologies available in the industry today.
- Far Cry: This cunningly detailed action shooter - which boasts a meticulously designed, next-generation Far Cry engine - pushes the boundaries of virtual combat to shocking new levels.
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time:
Russian Publisher 1C's E3 Line Up
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Perimeter, PC, Q4 2003 release date
Perimeter is an original RTS experience combining innovative warfare and terraforming capabilities with traditional RTS gameplay. The gamer will create modifiable combat units using advanced nanotechnology – units that can be modified in mid-mission as tactical situations change - and launch a campaign to seize territory. Once land is captured, powerful defensive perimeters are arrayed and the land is converted into the principal energy source. Developed by K-D LAB.
Rig'n'Roll, PC, 2004 release date
Rig'n'Roll (from creators of famous Hard Truck series) is delivering players the ultimate truck driving experience with authentic models of trucks and their
Vivendi's E3 LineUp
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
"The breadth and depth of our publishing portfolio are clearly represented in our E3 line-up, and we are very proud of the high caliber of our brands and products," said Luc Vanhal, President and COO, North America for VU Games. "Our cross-platform support is illustrated by our well-balanced mix of PC titles and video games for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and Game Boy Advance -- several of which will offer online multi-player capabilities. Additionally, many of our products shown at E3 will be available later this year in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, which further underscores our commitment to bringing
Eidos's E3 LineUp
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
In addition, Eidos will debut several new titles at the show including Ion Storm's Thief for Xbox and PC; Crystal Dynamics' Legacy of Kain: Defiance and
Chain Gang; and Climax's Italian Job, based on the upcoming film release from Paramount Pictures on May 30, 2003. "Eidos' partnerships with companies such as Paramount, Sony, and Microsoft are testament to the company's capacity to create strong content that has mass appeal across multiple entertainment mediums," said Rob Dyer, president of Eidos Interactive, US. "Eidos' fully loaded 2003 E3 lineup is an impressive combination of both groundbreaking content and industry-leading technology."
At E3 2003,
Square Enix U.S.A. E3 Line Up
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Online Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 and Windows
FINAL FANTASY XI
FINAL FANTASY XI is the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) and latest installment for the world-renowned series. FINAL FANTASY XI is a cross-platform, cross-continent MMORPG, allowing players to connect to the same exact world whether they are playing on a PlayStation 2 or a PC.
The title showcases the same award-winning visual content, innovative game play and emotional storyline that has made the FINAL FANTASY series one of the most popular video game series in the world, selling over 44 million units worldwide to date. FINAL FANTASY XI incorporates the
JoWooD's E3 LineUp
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Encore Announces Its E3 Lineup
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Said Michael Bell, Encore's CEO, "Encore's game lineup is bigger and better than ever. With premium titles such as Daredevil and value titles such as Grooverider, coupled with a gaming pipeline of close to a dozen titles from JoWooD, Conspiracy Entertainment and Prolific Publishing, Encore's E3 presence will be our most exciting yet."
Marvel's "Daredevil" Comes to Life
Gamers will scale the heights of high-action combat and adventure when they join Daredevil - "The Man Without Fear," one of Marvel Comics' most popular Super Heroes - over the rooftops and through the sewers of New York's Hell's Kitchen. Daredevil will battle Kingpin,
Namco's E3 LineUp (Xbox/NGC/PS2) - Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
SOULCALIBUR II
SOULCALIBUR®II is the ultimate sequel to one of the most revered weapons-based fighters of all time. Set for release in August 2003, the game will be available on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube and the Xbox . More than 15 warriors, both familiar and new will battle each other in search of Soul Edge - including a character named Necrid, created by Todd McFarlane exclusively for the home console versions. Also, each console will have special guest characters exclusive to that platform, such as Tekken's Heihachi for PlayStation 2, The Legend of Zelda's Link for the
Strategy First E3 Lineup & Some E3 Quick Facts
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Hitting the trenches
Get sucked into the action and strategy of World War II like never before with World War II Frontline Command and War Times.
World War II Frontline Command
This action strategy title takes you into the heat of a WWII war zone with paratroopers dropping into the axis-entrenched territory to disrupt the forces ahead of the main D-Day invasion. World War II Frontline Command’s 3D engine allows for advanced game play techniques incorporating true 3D Line Of Sight systems, seasonal lighting and environmental effects, landscape scarring and multiple stage deformation for all units and buildings, and intelligent and
Russobit-M E3 Screen Gallery
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2003 May 16th
LucasArts Various E3 Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2003 May 16th
Various Tecmo E3 Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2003 May 16th
Fatal Frame 2 (PS2)
Monster Rancher 4 (PS2)
Ninja Gaiden (Xb)
Dead or Alive Online (Xb)