by Thomas on Oct. 3, 2002 @ 6:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Label Games, a studio of the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing (VU Games), announced that it has shipped "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" for the Xbox and the Game Boy Advance to retailers nationwide.
by Thomas on Oct. 1, 2002 @ 12:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Radica UK Ltd, the manufacturer of peripherals under the highly rated Gamester brand, is to launch an NXT based compact speaker system, the 'MINI WOOFER' for use with the Game Boy Advance. The MINI WOOFER was developed by Radica UK in conjunction with NXT's engineering teams in the UK and Hong Kong. Stylish and simple to use, it easily attaches to the Game Boy Advance and by using NXT's SurfaceSound™ technology, is able to create a unique audio experience from a flat speaker panel. This latest accessory is expected to prove a hit with gaming enthusiasts when it becomes available next month (October) from leading high street retailers including Comet, Argos, John Lewis and Game.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2002 @ 8:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After sneaking off to gather fruit for the herd, Spirit returns to find Homeland empty and his herd missing. Suddenly, Spirit is surprised by rustlers and captured. Spotting Rain already captured by the men, Spirit struggles to break free but is overpowered and separated from Rain... A few screens are included, check them out!
by Thomas on Sept. 28, 2002 @ 12:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Start working your way up the ladder to that perfect job - from within "The Sims", that is. This expansion pack lets you instantly drop one of several dozen new carrers into the game. But most players will use Career Creator Pro to make brand new jobs for any of their sim characters.. "
Career Creator Pro is an add-on for "The Sim" and will be available October 9th"
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2002 @ 1:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It is a period of great unrest. The evil Prince John has seized power after his older brother, the rightful King of England, Richard the Lionheart was kidnapped and taken hostage by the King of Austria. Under Prince John’s tyranny the good people of England have already suffered dearly. One man, the embodiment of honor and agent of retribution has vowed to save his people and restore peace to England. This man is known as Robin Hood.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2002 @ 12:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cossacks: Back to War does not only feature two new nations (Hungary/Switzerland), but it also includes the new ACS functionality. ACS stand for 'Automatic Championship System' and offers the possibility for the best Cossacks players of the world to compete against each other in an online championship. In addition to the ACS feature, Cossacks: Back to War also offers the so called 'VIZOR-System'. The VIZOR-System extends the Cossacks shell and provides the player with live combat. It`s like watching football on TV, except for one difference: you are able to either watch a Cossacks battle during the gameplay, or after it ended. There will also be an archive where you will be able to review the most spectacular battles.
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2002 @ 11:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Donald evolved into the super-hero PK and was brought to life, through the amazing creative talents of the "Accademia Disney" located in Milan, Italy. Ubi Soft and Disney Interactive are in turn, bringing this action-packed comic book character to the US for the first time. Check the gamecube screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2002 @ 2:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enters Microïds with Post Mortem, its second adventure PC game to be released in 2002 after Syberia. Don’t turn your light off and keep an eye open… There might be something behind your back…The game is set in Paris, between the two World Wars, a time that would change the world forever, a time of clashing ideas: new versus old, strong versus weak.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2002 @ 6:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Label Games would like to share information with you regarding the HDTV/wide-screen capabilities exclusive to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for the Xbox. Read more for info and a dozen or so screens...
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2002 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GMX Media today announces its fourth game in what line up - Heath. Heath is the first of at least 7 games planned for 2003 covering most platforms. "2003 will be a very interesting one for us, we have a lot planned for the year." Commented Barry Leonard COO of GMX Media. "Heath promises to offer RPG gamers something new and different." Today we serve up 40+ screens to show you what its all about .. njoy!
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2002 @ 10:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Surf’s up! Action sports fans can now ride the waves like a pro with the release of Activision, Inc.’s Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer, which is currently available at North American retail outlets. The game lets players join six-time world champion surfer, Kelly Slater and eight other top pros as they travel to 13 of the most popular and recognizable surf spots in the world in search of the perfect wave.
by Thomas on Sept. 25, 2002 @ 6:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TDK Mediactive Europe announced today that the fun and games are set to commence with the release of 'Shrek: Super Party' for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Shrek: Super Party will be the second title to be developed for Xbox based on the blockbuster computer animated comedy smash hit from DreamWorks Pictures.. Read more about it below and check out five small screens!
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2002 @ 2:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forget the action sports games you've played in the past. Wipe clean your perceptions of what you think an action sports game is. BMX XXX is different to any other game you have played. 5 screens to prove we mean business!
by Thomas on Sept. 24, 2002 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Thrustmaster has teamed up with Gem Distribution to kick off its Christmas Ferrari promotion into retail. The promotion will run from the beginning of October until the end of December 2002. Selected point of sale items are included in the promotion to assist with visibility in the store.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2002 @ 12:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A compilation pack of the first three Phantasy Star products, Collection brings classic Sci-Fi RPG gaming to the Game Boy Advance. This RPG series revolutionized the genre with immersive 3-D dungeons, huge environments to explore and hours of gameplay.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2002 @ 10:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It is not only a mad day for gold announcements but also got game delays as S&S Interactive's community manager mentioned on the official EVE: The Second Genesis discussion forums that the new release date for the game is December 10th. The extra time will be used by developers CCP to fine-tune the title (and you still owe us a beta!). Data Becker just let us know that their upcoming 3D RTS game, Highland Warriors (developed by Soft Enterprises), has been delayed until January 2003 due to the need for further balancing of the units in the game.
by Thomas on Sept. 20, 2002 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The squad-based, action-adventure game, which will be presented in 3D real time, will be divided into three phases. The initial part of the game will involve stealth and strategy. Players will have to gather their escape squads and the equipment (wire cutters, digging tools, identity cards, etc.) necessary to succeed. The second phase will involve selecting the best method of escape and implementing it successfully - timing will be crucial. Read more below for all you need to know about the film and the game (if all you need to know is a little about them).
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2002 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The official Blizzard web site is getting hit hard now that they have announced their secret title - 'Starcraft : Ghost', a mission based tactical console shooter set in the Starcraft universe, developed by Nihilistic Software andco-published by Capcom and Blizzard Entertainment in Japan. The game is targeted for next-gen consoles for release in late 2003, with no PC releases planned. Read more for details and 20+ screens!
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2002 @ 6:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the commander of the emergency services, you must control your team of rescue staff and vehicles, including police, K-9 unit, fire and ambulance services. Infiltrate traffic pile-ups, contain nuclear power plant meltdowns, rush victims to safety and even extinguish raging forest fires amongst other life threatening situations. Let police psychologists negotiate with extortionists and let sharpshooters do their job... Sounds exciting? Read more for some facts & screens .. Njoy!
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2002 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Global warming threatens life on earth. Frozen regions of Siberia have melted, submerging entire countries. As part of an elite group of pilots assembled by the World Alliance, your mission is to take out the World Order Reorganisation Front, an organisation that exploits natural disasters for its own benefit. THQ today announced an exclusive distribution agreement granting THQ rights to distribute Lethal Skies Elite Pilot: Team SW published by Sammy Europe Ltd.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Thrustmaster already has a strong line of PC pheripherals and have now added a new and improved steering wheel under their exclusive deal with Ferrari. Read more for all the juicy details!
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2002 @ 6:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced features of IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles, its forthcoming expansion pack for use with the multi-award winning IL-2 Sturmovik World War II combat flight simulation. The expansion pack will add 30 new missions, 27 additional flyable aircraft and a new dynamic campaign system offering almost limitless replayability. IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles is expected to ship to North American retail shelves this winter, with an MSRP of $19.99.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Silent Hill 2: Inner Fears takes players to the eerie town of Silent Hill, where they assume the role of James Sunderland. James has received a cryptic letter from his wife, asking him to meet her in Silent Hill, a place that holds great meaning for the couple. What would normally be a comforting, romantic letter scares and confuses James, as his wife has been dead for three years. The mystery of the letter compels him to return to the surreal horror and all-too-real danger in the monster-ridden town of Silent Hill.
by Thomas on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Become a warrior from the ancient Chinese era of the Three Kingdoms with Dynasty Warriors 3. In this latest addition to the Dynasty Warriors series, they have challenged the limits of Tactical Action, and have added many new features such as 2 player mode and character-specific scenarios that alter according to gameplay. By combining the genres of action and simulation, this game seeks to provide the ultimate in video game entertainment.
by Thomas on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Mind shall vanquish the Sword! The makers of Dynasty Warriors present a revolutionary new look at Tactical Simulation entertainment! Fire Attacks! Rockslides! Ambushes! Obliterate entire armies with Tactical Combos! Achieve victory in battle through careful planning! Focus on the tactical elements and plan ahead and unleash powerful sequences of attacks, defeating thousands of enemies instantaneously!