by Geson Hatchett on March 25, 2004 @ 1:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Firefighter F.D.18 includes realistic simulations of fire, backdrafts, flashovers and chemical explosions. Stepping into the shoes of everyday hero McGregor, players must use their skills to face the raging flames and rescue those in danger.
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 7:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As most people will know this week's news is mainly dominated by various announcements and revelations at the GDC (Game Developers Conference) in San Jose, CA. Microsoft is showing off various in house productions and we have screens & trailers from the following titles :
- Fable (Xbox) - Screens & Trailer
- Sudeki (Xbox) - Screens & Trailer
- Rise Of Nations: Thrones & Patriots (PC) - Screens & Trailer
- RalliSport Challenge 2 (Xbox) - Screens & Trailer
- Jade Empire (Xbox) - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 5:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow has shipped for the PC, Xbox, and Game Boy Advance and will be on store shelves nationwide, March 27. Developed by Ubisoft's Shanghai and Annecy studios, Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow tells the conspiracy-ridden story of black-ops agent Sam Fisher as he explores the shadowy world of international espionage.
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 3:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Players will be able to take the reins of their preferred team through European and World Championships. Over 15,000 real players are included within the game. Managers can buy and sell players, train their squads and develop match tactics - with matches portrayed in real-time through a detailed 3D engine.
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | 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 March 24, 2004 @ 10:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mythic Entertainment, developer and publisher of the award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game "Dark Age of Camelot," today announced that it will use EMotion FX 2 in all current and future games as the next step in the evolution of the player experience.
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 10:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Enlight announced today that it will ship TrackMania to retail stores across North America in June. A fast paced track racing game, TrackMania has been praised by reviewers across Europe for its blend of strategy elements with great racing action. Trackmania was shipped to retail stores in Europe before the holidays.
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft is proud to announce today that a multiplayer demo of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow on PC will be available on Thursday, March 25th at 6.00 pm. The MP demo will weigh in at about 60mb, features the Mount Hospital level, playable in Neutralization game mode. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow tells the conspiracy-ridden story of black ops agent Sam Fisher as he explores the shadowy world of international espionage. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NDL announced today from the 2004 Game Developers Conference (GDC), that Gamebryo is being used by Blue Fang Games LLC for the award-winning Zoo Tycoon sequel titled Zoo Tycoon 2. Gamebryo provides the graphics engine and tools to help companies like Blue Fang Games generate 3-D graphics without sacrificing the development time necessary to create compelling content and gameplay. Zoo Tycoon 2 is scheduled to ship for Windows this Fall.
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Desert Rats vs Afrika Korps is Real-Time Tactical game in full 3D with highly realistic graphics, real time shadows, localised damage effects, explosions, weather effects and much more. Missions range from recon operations in the desert and escort missions to large-scale sieges of desert fortresses. All missions start with a briefing, a recap of the historical background and a management phase. Read more to check out some new screens ..
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Xbox Live and Ubisoft announced today that the companies will participate in a two-part promotion involving Xbox Live and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow.
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 2:22 a.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 :
- Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 - Trailer
- Flatout - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sphere is a MMORPG which immerses players into the world of medieval Europe where they have complete freedom to shape their own destiny. Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on March 24, 2004 @ 12:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Supreme Ruler 2010 represents the next generation of strategy game. Not another build and attack 'click fest', but a challenging simulation of political and military leadership. Read more to check some new screens ..
by Rainier on March 23, 2004 @ 11:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Currently in development by Climax's Los Angeles studio, TRON 2.0: Killer App for Xbox will feature new, exclusive Xbox Live multiplayer combat, specially designed to deliver gamers a state-of-the-art online multiplayer gaming experience. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on March 23, 2004 @ 11:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. brings its highly acclaimed True Crime: Streets of L.A. console title to the PC. The new version will take the driving, fighting and shooting action online with all-new multiplayer features, as well as new weapons and unlockable characters when gamers have their chance to take on the L.A. underworld this spring. True Crime: Streets of L.A. for the PC has not yet been rated by the ESRB. Read more for screens & a few small trailers...
by Rainier on March 23, 2004 @ 11:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lionhead Studios has released the first Rag Doll Kung Fu information by means of a Q&A with Lionhead's Mark Healey, some new screens and an in game trailer. Read more to check out the goodies ...
by Rainier on March 23, 2004 @ 10:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway Games Inc. today announced that NBA Ballers(TM), the only videogame to deliver the pure essence of basketball by highlighting the excitement and intensity of one-on-one competition set within the alluring lifestyles of NBA superstars, has gone gold and will to ship to stores on April 5, 2004. NBA Ballers will be available for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox.
by Rainier on March 23, 2004 @ 2:42 a.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 :
- Neuro - Trailer
- KillZone - Trailer
- Sudeki - Trailer
- Soldiers: Heroes Of WW2 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 23, 2004 @ 2:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Counter-Strike: Condition Zero has been released and is available now via Steam. Those who pre-ordered the game via Steam can begin playing by double clicking the CS:CZ icon in their Steam Games list. For those who own Counter-Strike, Valve is offering a special price of $29.95 to those who purchase the game via Steam (Note: This offer will end at 11:59 pm PST on April 1, 2004). For more details, please visit www.steampowered.com.
by Rainier on March 23, 2004 @ 12:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Monte Cristo Games, publisher and developer of numerous top selling titles, including Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps, Emergency Fire Response and Pop Star Academy, has licensed SpeedTreeRT for use in "Medieval Lords," a title to be released in 2004.
by Rainier on March 22, 2004 @ 9:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NCsoft Corporation has updated beta testing plans for its highly anticipated online computer game, City of Heroes created by San Jose-based, Cryptic Studios. For the next two-and-a-half weeks, NCsoft will be inviting customers who have purchased the City of Heroes pre-order box into the beta test. All customers who have registered their pre-order box accounts will be included in the beta by April 7, 2004.
by Rainier on March 22, 2004 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Guerrilla are delighted to announce the signing of a deal that will see Guerrilla, creator of the highly-anticipated Killzone game for PS2, develop games exclusively for SCEE and Sony platforms from now on.
by Rainier on March 22, 2004 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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"Midnight Nowhere" from Buka Entertainment, Tri Synergy and developed by Saturn Plus is a graphic adventure that places you in the middle of a twisted mystery where the police are nowhere close to being able to explain the slaughtered bodies that litter the streets. The epidemic of brutality has grown so large that the leaders of the city have requested the army’s help. The only thing they’ve proven good at is cordoning off the town and praying that one of theirs isn’t next.
by Rainier on March 22, 2004 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today announced a worldwide publishing agreement with celebrated game designer Chris Taylor of Gas Powered Games. The two companies have partnered to create a Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game for the PC. The new title is slated for release in 2006. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.