by Ben Zackheim on Dec. 3, 2003 @ 1:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II. The gripping story line takes you to Europe, Africa, Burma, and other locations scattered across the globe. Each critical decision impacts you, your men, and your country. This unique blend of action, strategy, and tactics forces you to use your brain just as much as your trigger finger.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 10:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Cold Winter brings an intensive FPS experience to the PlayStation2 based in the clandestine world of spies and counter-spies, unique in its emphasis on gritty realism and attention to story detail including detailed weaponry and true-to-life spy gadgetry and realistic human combat interaction with visual representation of body damage in detail. Earlier today Vivendi let us know that
the official website has been launched.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While there is no official Atari announcement yet, the Bioware website has mention that the second expansion for Neverwinter Nights has arrived and is now in stores! Hordes of the Underdark features Epic levels, new prestige classes, new creatures, spells, feats, weapons and new tilesets to explore. Purchase it online or at your local games store. You are a hero... but are you a legend?
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 11:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft's highly-anticipated Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has officially shipped for all platforms, with the PC version heading for retail today. With fluid animations, ingenious and challenging level design, a gripping story and an inimitable hero with the ability to manipulate time, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time delivers an extraordinary, singular gaming experience - one that's been repeatedly mentioned as a strong candidate for Game of the Year by several industry heavyweights.
by Thomas on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 10:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Futuremark Corporation announced today that its Windows XP Game Advisor has been launched by Microsoft on the Windows XP website. The tool helps Windows XP users determine which games will run on their PC, and then select the perfect game for themselves, family or friends.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legacy Interactive announced today it has partnered with leading interactive entertainment provider, Shockwave.com, to launch the playable online demo for Law & Order II: Double or Nothing. Legacy Interactive released the popular PC game based on the hit television series in late September.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos has released a new patch for Pyro Studios' squad-based tactical strategy game Commandos 3: Destination Berlin. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.42 and addresses a slew of bugs, tweaks, gameplay & multiplayer issues and several mission problems (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...
by Thomas on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 8:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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City of Heroes is ready to end its “internal testing” phase and slowly open testing participation to committed external gamers... Read more for pressrelease - links and details!
by Thomas on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 8:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters has strengthened its relationship with 1C Company, the leading Russian game publishing company already working on Wartime Command, by securing the global* publishing rights to Perimeter – the much anticipated science fiction PC title, which is set to break new ground in RTS gaming. Read more for details & screens ....
by Thomas on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 8:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher Games today announced that it is working closely with NVIDIA Corporation, the worldwide leader in visual processing solutions, on the forthcoming release of Painkiller, a first-person shooter of the horror variety.
In addition, Painkiller has been inducted into NVIDIA's 'The Way It's Meant to Be Played' programme, a consumer awareness and marketing campaign designed to promote NVIDIA-based PC hardware as the best way to play and experience PC games.
by Thomas on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 8:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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December 12th will see the launch of the fourth booster pack for Konami of Europe's phenomenally successful Yu-Gi-Oh!TM TRADING CARD GAME. The Pharaoh's Servant booster pack adds over 100 new characters, spells and traps to the series and is certain enjoy the same incredible acclaim as its predecessors.
The all-new creatures, spells and traps in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME: Pharaoh's Servant open up all manner of new gameplay possibilities for fans of the series. The Pharaoh's Servant booster expands upon the enthralling gameplay of the existing packs, and the new cards are fully compatible with all available packs and Starter Decks, and offer users additional adversaries and weapons to use in battles against rival players.
by Thomas on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 8:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced today that it has completed the purchase of TDK Mediactive, Inc. ("TDK"), a California based publisher of video game franchises based on popular licensed properties, including The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Land Before Time, Robotech, The Muppets and Corvette.
by Thomas on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 8:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), today announced that its fantasy Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game, Lords of EverQuest, is available now at U.S. and Canadian retail stores. Lords of EverQuest carries a suggested retail price of $49.99.
by Thomas Wilde on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 2:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Goblin Commander: Unleash the Horde calls upon your skill and courage to destroy the enemy, pillage the enclaves and scorch the earth. Wage war with a horde of specialized goblin warriors at your command. Design a custom army from over 25 different goblins or take direct control of giant titans and battle-ready vehicles to cause reckless mayhem across the lands. Read more for the full review ...
by Thomas Leaf on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 1:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tak and The Power of JuJu is a 3D gaming adventure that takes place in an ancient, tribal world where magic (juju) actually works. The game consists of exploration, puzzle solving, and arcade-style skill mastery. The player controls the main character, Tak, as he tries to save his village from an evil sorcerer.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DAS Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has signed a deal to acquire the Freedom Games development studio. DAS Entertainment will continue to support and develop the Squad Assault series, which started with Eric Young's Squad Assault: West Front, released this month to retail stores. DAS Entertainment also plans to use the Freedom Games brand to bring its own titles to the retail gaming market.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2003 @ 3:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sentry Studios has released version 2.9 of their military squad based UT total conversion "Infiltration". This v2.9 version has a lot of new content such as new game modes, 18 new weapons, 22 new maps as well as various other new features. We have the core (just the mod), the map pack, the full install as well as the linux install available. Be aware, Unreal Tournament v436 is required. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2003 @ 2:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In response to the #1 request from the community, DICE & EA are proud to announce the inclusion of anti-cheat measures in the next patch for Battlefield 1942. The Battlefield team is committed to providing an exploit-free gaming environment for members of our community. Our goal is to have measures in place which address both current and future cheats. As such, after researching existing anti-cheat programs, we've determined that Punkbuster suits our purposes perfectly. We'll keep everyone updated as to our progress. For now, we have successfully integrated Punkbuster into the upcoming 1.6 patch and we're in the process of testing it (thanks Blues).
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2003 @ 1:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Three Rings today announced the launch of its puzzle-packed massively multi-player online game "Yohoho! Puzzle Pirates" for December 8th. This swashbuckling title takes the puzzle games beloved by casual gamers and brings them into a social online world of Piratey fun.
by Thomas on Dec. 1, 2003 @ 11:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Just in time for the release of "SpellForce - the Order of Dawn", JoWooD Productions Software AG will publish the official strategy book for this unique mix of genres. The 170-page book shall provide players with the easiest possible introduction to the new genre of role-play games (RPG) and also guide genre newbies through the extensive gaming world of SpellForce.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2003 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cinemaware/Capcom have released the another patch for their recently released 3D action strategy Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.02 and merely addresses 1 minor issue, being "Initial archery sequence bug that prevented progress with low-end PCs." Read more for details and download links ...
by Velvey on Dec. 1, 2003 @ 1:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empires: Dawn of the Modern World represents the only truly global RTS where players control unique civilizations across a timeline that spans from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Gamers lead their nation's economic growth and military campaigns in their effort to dominate the world. Each civilization has its own historically accurate units and abilities to be used as players command battles over land, sea and air. From a cavalry charge to a surprise air strike, gamers will know what it truly means to rule one of the world's greatest empires.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2003 @ 1:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take a band of gun-toting rebels -a robot, a madman, a mole and a criminal mastermind. Put them in a vividly stunning fantasy realm. Then give them an impossible mission - pulling off the biggest heist of all time in the middle of a war. All you have to do is battle your way through dastardly enemies, giant war machines and an army of psychopathic robots. But don't worry; you have plenty of ammo and absolutely no common sense. Victory is yours in 12,000 bullets or less! Check out the new screens ...
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2003 @ 12:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ has released a new patch for Kuju Entertainment sci-fi shooter Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2003 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will - for the first time on next-generation console systems - allow players to become the Terminator Series signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the original Terminator. This marks the first time Arnold Schwarzenegger's voice and likeness has ever appeared in a home videogame. Just released on all platforms in Europe and the US, Atari has issued a pre-made interview with Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines senior producer Peter Wyse. Read more to check it out!