by Rainier on April 6, 2004 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After the successful commercial launch of BiosFear, and a frantic 24 hour endurance gaming event, Tiscali Games today announced the first major update for BiosFear. “Battle for Winter Castle” will open the doors to a new world with a totally unique style that blends Asian-inspired architecture with the might of Western Castles.
by Rainier on April 6, 2004 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom today announced Crimson Tears for the PlayStation2. Crimson Tears is a futuristic 3D action game set in Tokyo, year 2049. Players take on the role of one of three inhuman “biological war weapons” that must battle hordes of enemies and maneuver through maze like environments as they investigate the cause of a mysterious disaster that has left the city incapacitated. Crimson Tears is planned for release throughout North America this July.
by Rainier on April 6, 2004 @ 2:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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To commemorate the 15th anniversary of its world renowned street brawlers that started a phenomenon and created a generation of video game fighters, Capcom today announced Street Fighter Anniversary Collection for the PS2. Bringing together an all encompassing fighting title, the collection will be comprised of Hyper Street Fighter II, a blend of the previous Street Fighter II editions which will incorporate the character variations and features found throughout the series, and the arcade smash hit Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.
by Rainier on April 6, 2004 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Encore has released a playable beta demo for Wings Simulations online multiplayer shooter SĂ–LDNER: Secret Wars. This beta demo features 2 maps (Cold Winter & River Side), 3 game modes (Conquest, TDM & Hostage Rescue) and already has several of the weapons and vehicles enabled. A working version of the demo has been uploaded/old file replaced. Read more for details & download links...
by Rainier on April 6, 2004 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Midway Games Inc. released its operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and to avoid boring you with all sort of numbers, the short version of it all is that although they still made a loss, it was much smaller than anticipated, mainly due to strong sales of their recently released action-horror game The Suffering (released for PS2/Xbox on March 8th). This has also led to Midway Acquiring 'The Suffering' Developer Surreal Software Inc. Read more if you are interested in numbers...
by Rainier on April 6, 2004 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Proudly made in England and the only official game of The FA, England International Football is coming to PlayStation 2 and Xbox on April 30th and Codemasters today announces that every copy will come with a free 2-hour DVD England video as an additional in-pack disc. Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on April 6, 2004 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Neverend is a Fantasy RPG under development by Mayhem Studios (previously known for the TBS Empire of Magic) Discovering the background of Agavaen, and determining her final personality is one of the main purposes of the game, which continuously appears as the principal plot is being resolved.
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- The Chronicles Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - Trailer
- Star Wars: Battlefront - Trailer
- Joint Operations : Typhoon Rising - Trailer
- True Crime: Streets Of L.A. - Trailer
- STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl - Trailer
- Unreal Championship 2 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First has issued a new patch for Made By KIDDIES' sci-fi shooter Alien Blast: the Encounter. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.3 and addresses a problem with newer NVidia cards (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pterodon has released another new multiplayer beta map for their tactical shooter Vietcong. This 'Prophet' map supports the ATG, CTF (including bot support), DM and TDM game modes. Read more for screens & download links ...
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 12:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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KOEI Corporation today announced the next phase of the top-selling video game, Dynasty Warriors 4, with the upcoming release of Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires. The Tactical Action game will be available exclusively for the PS2.
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda Softworks is proud to announce the 10th anniversary of its award-winning RPG series, The Elder Scrolls, and will be celebrating the event over the next month on the official Elder Scrolls web site: www.elderscrolls.com. The series, which began in 1994, helped usher in the resurgence of computer role-playing games and the series as a whole has been played by millions of gamers around the world and won hundred of awards.
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wargaming.net has released a fully functional trial/demo version for Massive Assault Network, an online 3D strategy game based on original Secret Allies political concept, where two commanders fight for global domination in sci-fi environment. Everyone can play the fully functional version for free until the release, set for April 13. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The game will provide players with extremely dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where players are to oppose dangerous and wise enemies, a large set of multifarious weaponry, possibility to control various machinery, incredible detailing and game world interactivity, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, a well-balanced multiplayer with numerous modes: DeathMatch, CTF, Cooperative, various team games and much more. Read more to check out 12 new screens...
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UK developer Sick Puppies, who recently worked on 'Ghost Master', has been closed down, due to disappointing sales of their latest ghost hunting title, according to Empire Interactive. No further details are available at this point.
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lagsters is an arcade racing title, where the action takes place in closed environments - tubes. The player will be able to use a vast number of different weapons and upgrades to their cars to become the winner of one of the 32 races. The tracks are compiled into 4 different championships of the single player mode. The multiplayer mode will offer three different modes of play: 'Last Man Driving', 'Fox and Hounds' and 'Divided Glory' where up to 8 players may participate in one race.
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games Inc. announced today that NBA Ballers, an all-new and unique one-on-one NBA lifestyle basketball videogame, has shipped for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox.
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Anyone who has ever fancied themselves a detective to rival Poirot can test their mettle when Agatha Christie's murder mysteries become PC games. Christie's grandson, Mathew Prichard, has given permission for computer game experts to develop a series of five computer games over the next six years. He hopes it will bring her many novels to life for a whole new audience (thanks EvilAvatar).
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Novalogic has released the first patch for their Joint Operations multplayer demo addressing server stability, game fixes and weapon balancing. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 1:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the 60s and using the Cold War as its inspiration, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater forces the player to adopt a number of new skills to survive in Snake's new jungle environment. Danger lurks everywhere as Snake explores the beautifully-realised forests, encampments and rivers, with guards patrolling key routes, dangerous animals to contend with, and the uneven terrain and noisy foliage making the silent approaches the Metal Gear hero is famed for virtually impossible. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on April 4, 2004 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developer Intelligent Systems, who brought us the original Paper Mario on the N64, is back to make the sequel Paper Mario 2 for GameCube. Mario and the other characters are 2D, but they move in a fully 3D world. The result is a game like no other, a full-bodied adventure with a whimsical look and feel and all those great touches you've come to expect.
by Rainier on April 4, 2004 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Painkiller is a first-person horror shooter, designed to satisfy the gamer's hunger for intense, fast-paced action. You are Painkiller, a mercenary for hire, charged with cleaning out nests of the undead. But an unholy pact with a demon unknowingly puts you square in the middle of a fight for control of the underworld... with the future of humanity hanging in the balance. Read more for 30+ new screens ...
by Rainier on April 2, 2004 @ 6:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Terminator 3: The Redemption will take players for a thrill ride into the post-apocalyptic universe as they play the series’ signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger’s voice and likeness, Terminator 3: The Redemption will surprise players with innovative and exciting gameplay presented in a number of different styles utilizing vehicles and machines straight from the Terminator universe, pitting the Terminator against numerous ground and air-based and enemies. Read more for 20 new screens ...
by Rainier on April 2, 2004 @ 5:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Catwoman - Trailer
- Ryzom - Trailer
- Crimson Tears - Trailer
- Dark Sector - Teaser Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 2, 2004 @ 4:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The latest Settlers game takes the franchise and pushes it to the next level. Fans will enjoy fully animated 3D technology and enhanced gameplay features, but still be able to relive the experience that makes the Settlers series such a big hit. The game will take the player to a medieval setting, to re-conquer the kingdom currently under the domination of an evil tyrant. Read more for details & screens ...