by Rainier on March 5, 2004 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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New Britsoft publisher Digital Jesters and French developer Cyanide Studios have landed the endorsement of the season by reaching an agreement with Premier Rugby Limited to secure the license for its forthcoming PC title Pro Rugby Manager 2004. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 5, 2004 @ 2:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mindscape UK today announced the signing of a new distribution partnership with DreamCatcher Europe. The new deal includes the entire output from both the DreamCatcher and Adventure Company labels. A total of 20 titles are scheduled for release across PC, X-Box and PS2 in 2004.
by Rainier on March 5, 2004 @ 1:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Soldiers: Heroes of World War II (previously known as Outfront) is a dramatic, fast-paced tactical strategy game, due summer 2004 exclusively for PC. Created by Ukrainian company Best Way, under the development title of "OutFront", Soldiers is a further signing for Codemasters from 1C Company. Codemasters will also publish two other 1C Company titles: Perimeter and Wartime Command. Read more for new & awesome screens...
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 5:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As we announced yesterday, Ubisoft held an irc community chat last night and while there was not much new being said the only REAL interesting part was the fact that Ubisoft Producer Domitille Doat revealed 'Splinter Cell : Pandora Tomorrow' has been approved by Microsoft, meaning it went gold. Not quite sure whether this counts for both the Xbox as well as the PC version, but we assume so. Now that the cat is out of the bag, an official announcement should be available soon. . 'Splinter Cell : Pandora Tomorrow' is expected in stores March 25th.
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 4:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Games Media Properties today announced that its GameRiot expo will embark on its second national tour entertaining 75,000 gamers in 30 cities, from March through May, with the hottest releases from Microsoft Game Studio, Electronic Arts, Activision, Ubisoft, and other leading publishers. Xbox has joined as GameRiot’s lead sponsor and the exclusive console platform of GameRiot, and NVIDIA Corporation will present the NVIDIA PC Gaming Zone.
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 1:55 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 :
- Flatout - Trailer
- Rainbow Six 3: Athena Sword - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Digital Jesters & Encore have released a multiplayer demo for their RTS Desert Rats Vs. Afrika Korps. The demo features one map, Conquer 1 (which is in the full game, for four players) with the multiplayer modes Occupy all HQs, Kill All Enemies and Occupy 5 HQs. The goal of the map is to capture all the flags, while getting reinforcements for both sides every 3 minutes. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Following on from the success of Perfect Ace: Pro Tournament Tennis, which sold 80,000 units across Europe last summer, Oxygen Interactive have announced they are to launch a sequel title Perfect Ace 2: The Championships in time for the Wimbledon Championships. Featuring new stadiums, new player models, full player editor, new game mechanics and new animations, Perfect Ace 2: The Championships offers the finest Tennis simulation yet.
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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'Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow' will bring back more of the single-player intrigue that made the original game a bestseller. With exciting new action scenes and a strong cinematic feel, the player will experience new and even more realistic surroundings. Read more for some new screens...
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Three Lions, Sven-Goran Eriksson, the full squad including Beckham, Rooney, Gerrard, Owen and Campbell, the full home and away strips – Codemasters has scooped the lot by securing the exclusive and official England football team video game rights from The Football Association and will publish England International Football for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, complete with Xbox Live online play. Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 1:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos announces that it has reached agreement to acquire IO Interactive, the Danish based studio responsible for the hugely successful Hitman franchise. The acquisition of IO secures the future rights of the Hitman series and significantly strengthens Eidos' European creative base and development resource. In addition, the deal will facilitate the use of IO's leading edge technology platform across the Group, which will play a key role in the development of next generation titles.
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jerry Bruckheimer Films is negotiating a seven-figure deal to acquire the feature film rights to bestselling videogame "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time." Pic is being earmarked as a feature film for Disney. Deal includes a script being penned by game creator Jordan Mechner. John August is exec producing and supervising Mechner on the script.
by Agustin on March 4, 2004 @ 1:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is an action game that will allow players to become the Terminator Series signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the original Terminator. Ten years after John Connor helped save mankind from annihilation, the inevitable has occurred: The mechanized Tech-Com forces have risen, and war between man and machine has begun...
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 12:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced today that its Global Star publishing division will release Serious Sam: Next Encounter for the PlayStation2 and GameCube. Developed by Climax, the all new alien-blasting adventure will feature online play for up to eight players and two-player split screen action on the PlayStation 2, a four-player deathmatch option on the Nintendo GameCube, and two-player cooperative mode for both platforms. Read more for some new screens ..
by Rainier on March 4, 2004 @ 12:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Enlight announced today a partnership with gaming visionary American McGee. Founder of the independent game design and consulting firm TMIEC, McGee has signed on to be Enlight's creative director. Praised for his unique design talents by publications ranging from PC Gamer to Rolling Stone, American McGee developed Alice, a darker gothic version of the Lewis Carroll children's tale Alice in Wonderland and American McGee's Oz, a film trilogy currently being developed by Disney Films and Jerry Bruckheimer.
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 5:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sammy Studios has been busy today with several announcements and now we have a buttload of new screens delivered to your doorstep directly from their 2004 Gamers Day. Read more to check out new material for :
- DarkWatch
- Iron Phoenix
- Seven Samurai 20XX
- Spyfiction
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 4:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Delphieye, Inc. has released a demo for their Serious Sam engine powered FPS Nitro Family giving you the chance to try out 2 levels (including a boss 'Monk') from the full game giving. “Nitro Family” mainly focuses on images of the deepest desires of man like violence, sensuality and beauty, with a pure enjoyment of game. Read more for download links ...
UPDATE: Demo was not meant for public release so it has been pulled. Legit public demo coming soon ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 3:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco Sales Inc. today announced plans to publish Super Collapse! II for Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. Developed by GameHouse Studios and already a Web-game favorite with over 15 million users, the popular downloadable PC game is one of the most-played puzzle games on the Net and among the most-acclaimed Internet titles in its genre.
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 3:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hip Interactive announced today the signing of a license agreement with ARUSH Entertainment to be the exclusive North American distributor for the PC and console video game Fear Factor: Unleashed based on the TV hit series Fear Factor. The game is expected to release for the 2004 holiday season. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 12:20 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 :
- The Suffering - Trailer
- Perimeter - Trailer
- World Of WarCraft - Trailer
- Knights Of The Temple - Trailer
- Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 12:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Seamlessly combining role playing with intense first-person action combat, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines allows players to become a dangerous creature of the night as they assume the role of a recently embraced fledgling vampire in the service of the city's dark prince. Vampire: The Masquerade- Bloodlines is being developed by Troika Games, whose founding members' credits include the award-winning Fallout, and is based on White Wolf's renowned pen-and-paper Vampire: The Masquerade RPG series. Built using Valve's Source Technology - the same game technology used to power Half-Life 2.
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 11:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In developing the game, Majorem is using its revolutionary OPIUM technology to create a fully persistent world that is able to handle an infinite number of players. Ballerium looks to be an innovative new entry to the massively multiplayer gaming market, providing players with never before experienced levels of persistence and control. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Buena Vista Interactive today announced plans to release TRON 2.0: Killer App for the Xbox. Currently in development by Climax's Los Angeles studio, TRON 2.0: Killer App 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 details ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Get your barf bag ready! Atari, Inc. announced today that a thrilling new sequel to the stomach-turning excitement of the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise will make its way to store shelves later this year. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 will take the series to new heights with brand new features including 3-D graphics, giving players complete control of views around the park, and a front seat to the action with a new Coaster Cam feature that allows players to ride the roller coasters.
by Rainier on March 2, 2004 @ 4:01 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 :
- Athens 2004 - Trailer
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow Of Chernobyl - Trailer
- X-Files: Resist Or Serve - Trailer
- Toca: Race Driver 2 - Trailer
- LotR: The Battle For Middle-Earth - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...