by Judy on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari has released an updated demo for Frontier Developments' amusement park simulator RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. This v1.1 demo features three tutorials and a demo scenario "A Taste of Paradise", playable for 45 minutes on the "Apprentice" difficulty level. Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking place in a massive, free-roaming city featuring five distinct interconnected neighborhoods, NFSU 2 delivers an immersive game world where the streets are your menus. As you explore the city, you’ll encounter rival racers who will school you in the ways of the underground and tip you off to the hottest racing spots in town.
by Judy on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Terrorist Takedown puts you on the front line in the war on terror as a soldier in the US Army. Operate Apache and Huey helicopters, Hummers, heavy machine guns, rocket launchers and more as you strike at known terrorists. In 16 heart-pounding missions you must defeat the terrorists and protect our homeland. 'Terrorist Takedown' is expected in early November 2004.
by Judy on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 7:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Global Star Software and Artificial Mind and Movement announced today that Scaler for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox is now available in stores throughout North America.
by Judy on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 7:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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VE3D dug up some interesting news about Norwegian developers 'Innerloop' ('Joint Strike Fighter', 'Project IGI 1 & 2') who apparently have secretly been working on a strategy game based on the history of the Vikings. The game is set out to be a realistic depiction of the way of the Scandinavian people in the years between 800 and 1050 AD (known as the era of Vikings). So far, the Norwegian name of the game is 'Vikingjarl' ("jarl" is a Scandinavian chieftain or nobleman) and has a tentative 2006 release date.
by Judy on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Global Star Software today announced that Hidden & Dangerous 2: Sabre Squadron, an expansion pack for Hidden & Dangerous 2 has shipped to retailers. Sabre Squadron adds nine new single player missions, an eagerly anticipated co-operative mode, brand new multiplayer missions, new weapons, enhanced AI and more.
by Judy on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time, Sims are living in the city where reputation (rep) is everything. Players will custom-create these new Sims, called Urbz, by customizing their unique style and building their status to become the biggest "player" in the city. Read more for some new screens or check a new trailer.
by Judy on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Knight Rider 2 will address much of the customer feedback received on the first Knight Rider game as well as add many new features, which will improve the gameplay dramatically whilst maintaining the authentic atmosphere of the series. Knight Rider 2 will contain more action, in-game animations, special effects and dialogue than its predecessor.
by Judy on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA of America today announced the North American release of NHL Eastside Hockey Manager exclusively for PC and Mac. Developed by Sports Interactive, creators of the critically acclaimed Championship Manager series in Europe, NHL Eastside Hockey Manager delivers sports fans the most authentic and realistic hockey management game experience ever.
by Mark Crump on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EverQuest II returns to the culturally diverse world of Norrath in the future of the original EverQuest, with the sheer size and graphical detail greater than ever seen before. Larger in scope than its predecessor, EverQuest II will allow players from every corner of the earth to explore familiar areas and new, undiscovered territories of Norrath.
by Judy on Oct. 20, 2004 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment are pleased to confirm that Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed will be released on October 27th, 2004.
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 7:08 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 :
- GTA: San Andreas - Trailer #3
- Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines -Trailer
- Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed - Trailer
- Iron Phoenix - Trailer
- Stronghold 2 - Trailer
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 5:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spyro: A Hero's Tail, developed Eurocom and scripted by Emmy Award-winning writer J. Stewart Burns, is a new 3D action platformer and will feature five fully-playable characters, brand-new Spyro breath attacks, power-ups and moves. Spyro: A Hero's Tail will be available on Gamecube, PS2, Xbox and is expected to hit retail shelves Q4 2004. Read more for new screens...
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 5:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Captured, conveniently forgotten, tortured, and left for dead, MI6 agent Andrew Sterling awaits execution in a Chinese prison. The story begins when a mysterious friend from his past rescues him, setting off a chain of events that could rock the very foundations of global security and wreak chaos on a worldwide level.
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DreamCatcher Games has released the first patch for Golem Labs' global domination strategy 'SuperPower 2.' This update brings your retail game to v1.1 and addresses the crash/bug fixes, gameplay and interface enhancements, etc.. Read more for detailed fix list and download links.
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 4:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With three weeks to go before the game hits store shelves, pre-orders for "Halo 2" – the highly anticipated Xbox exclusive from Microsoft Game Studios – have eclipsed the 1.5 million mark in the United States.
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The US Army has released a new updated version for America's Army: Special Forces (Vanguard). This upgrade brings their team-based multiplayer game to v 2.2.0 and adds two new multiplayer missions for the Special Forces (Oasis and Taiga) as well as the usual client, server, admin improvements and fixes. Read more for details and download links ...
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buena Vista Interactive announced today its much-anticipated action adventure game, "TRON 2.0: Killer App," has shipped for Game Boy Advance to North American retail outlets. "TRON 2.0: Killer App" will also ship for the Xbox in early November.
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Davilex has contracted none other than Jan Hammer to include his original music themes in the Miami Vice game. The famous "Miami Vice Theme" and "Crocketts Theme" will be included. Jan Hammer is currently making his come-back with a new CD to be released shortly. His co-operation is also expected in the new upcoming big screen movie Miami Vice (with Colin Farrel and Jamie Foxx) to be released in 2006.
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine Entertainment Software Corp. announced today that it is developing and publishing its first expansion pack for Asheron's Call 2, called Legions. The expansion will continue the ever-evolving epic adventure that was begun with the graphically groundbreaking massively multiplayer online role playing game Asheron's Call 2.
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 7:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment today announced that it has shipped PlanetSide: Aftershock, the definitive PlanetSide collection. Featuring PlanetSide (the original game that defined the massively-multiplayer online action genre), the PlanetSide: Core Combat expansion pack, and the new BattleFrame Robotics (BFRs) action pack, PlanetSide: Aftershock is the ultimate adrenaline rush for any online action enthusiast.
by Judy on Oct. 18, 2004 @ 7:32 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 :
- Auto Assault - Trailer
- Universal Combat: Hostile Intent - Trailer
- Miami Vice - Teaser Trailer
- Darkwatch - Gameplay Trailer
- Axis And Allies - "Making Of" Part 3 Trailer
by Judy on Oct. 18, 2004 @ 3:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Unlike our previous games which featured extensive gameplay but much complexity, Universal Combat – Hostile Intent (UCHI), is a pure combat focused action game based on the Universal Combat core engines.
by Judy on Oct. 18, 2004 @ 1:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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COPS 2170: The Power of Law is a colorful hybrid of tactical strategy and RPG elements where players take on the role of a rookie cop as she patrols the mean streets of a futuristic, cyberpunk metropolis. Read more for details and a few new screens ...
by Judy on Oct. 18, 2004 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The original Hidden & Dangerous was released in 1999 to widespread acclaim, and was the forerunner for the squad-based tactical action game. With sales in excess of one million copies, Hidden & Dangerous established itself as a leading title in the genre.
