by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2004 @ 7:02 p.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. Building on Ubi Soft's strong commitment to online gaming, Pandora Tomorrow will the be the first stealth game ever to feature multiplayer online missions allowing several players to simultaneously share Sam Fisher's shadowy world of espionage. Read more for some new screens...
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2004 @ 5:57 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 :
- Wrath Unleashed - Trailer
- Firefighter FD 18 - Trailer
- Seven Samurai 20XX - Trailer
- Ghost Recon: Jungle Storm - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2004 @ 1:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TDK revealed today that Goth-Metal band 'Within Temptation' has signed on to deliver the soundtrack for Starbreeze's 3rd Person Fantasy Action-Adventure 'Knights Of The Temple'. Within Temptation will release a new single "Running Up The Hill", the music video, inspired by the game, was shot in a medieval church. Additionally they will also release an updated music video for their hit single "Mother Earth" featuring gameplay footage as promo material for the upcoming PC/Xbox game, which is due Q4 2003.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2004 @ 11:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced third quarter sales for the fiscal year 2003/04 in which they reveal that their sales increased about 30% over last year, mainly due to a 50% growth in Europe. Sales for titles such as XIII and Beyond Good & Evil were lower than expected, and their financial statement also revealed a sequel for the hit title Prince Of Persia is already in the works. Read more for financial details if thats your thing ...
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2004 @ 10:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With the launching of Profiteer, a new era opened up in Browser-Based Massive Multiplayer On-line Gaming. Profiteer has added an innovative level of player interactivity with its Quest Design Interface (QDI). The QDI allows players to direct the future of Profiteer, by writing and designing quests that set others off into a universe of adventure. Incorporated into all quests is the name of the creator thus allowing the best designers to quickly build a reputation within Profiteer.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2004 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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High-tension Battle : The graphic concept of Lineage II is made up assuming that there is a tremendous siege by dozens of charaters which has the most advanced 3D details like those in fighting games. Rampart standing high in the way of surging forces, Plains overlooked by one riding on dragon high in the sky, Archers on the rampart sniping at the coming enemy from far place. These powerful scene will be produced with the latest 3D technology. Read more for some nifty screens & a very high res in game footage trailer ...
by Velvey on Feb. 3, 2004 @ 2:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Firestarter is set in the near future, in the year 2010. A malicious virus has infected a virtual reality machine, the FireStarter. The intruding program has caused the computer to malfunction. The rules of the simulation have been altered in a potentially deadly manner, with the player's consciousness trapped inside. There is only one possible way to escape, by completing the game within a period of 48 virtual hours. The penalty for failing to do so is the ultimate one - real death. HIP Interactive kindly sent us a beta build for us to try out, read more for our initial verdict ...
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2004 @ 1:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the near future, speed heads will be able to take control of one of a selection of bizarre characters and pilot a 'blade', a jet-engined, anti-gravity bike, around tracks designed to rattle nerves and brain alike. The ultimate goal is to master both the blade and 24 different circuits at break-neck speed across exotic locations such as a partially terra-formed planet and a sub-tropical jungle in a distant part of the galaxy. Evolved Games today announced the release date of Powerdrome, the fastest racing experience for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, as April 2004.
by Agustin on Feb. 3, 2004 @ 12:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing once again finds the world's greatest secret agent fighting to save the world from a diabolical madman; former KGB agent Nikolai Diavolo. Armed with metal-eating nanotech, Diavolo's private army will steamroll the forces of the free world, unless Bond and CIA agent Mya Starling can stop Diavolo's forces in Egypt, Peru and New Orleans, culminating in a deadly battle beneath Moscow's Red Square!
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2004 @ 2:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The SilentHeroes team has released a new update for their BF1942 total conversion. Thids update brings their mod to v0.33 and includes support for the recent BF1942 v1.6 patch and a few other fixes and additions. SilentHeroes is developed by a group of Swedish people and the story revolves around a conflict between Sweden and Norway in 2007, which started after the US attack on Iraq earlier this year. More Scandinavian countries are planned to get involved as the mod. Read more to check out some screens & download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2004 @ 11:11 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 :
- Painkiller - Trailer
- Richard Burns Rally - Trailer
- BC - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2004 @ 9:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gas Powered Games is growing! In addition to developing the action/RPG title Dungeon Siege 2, GPG is now working on a next-generation Real Time Strategy game. GPG are looking for 3D environment artists, 3D modelers, animators, and 3D cinematic artists, for full-time positions. We’re also looking for a temporary concept artist (all positions will be on site at our Kirkland, Washington USA offices). Both organic and mechanical artistic imagery aptitude is valuable. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit demo reels and code samples through email attachments, web links, or physical mail. Note that physical material will not be returned, and cannot be delivered personally. Please
see GPG's jobs page for more info.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2004 @ 9:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jesper Kyd (www.jesperkyd.com) is following up his work on the award-winning soundtracks for IO Interactive’s Hitman series and Freedom Fighters (recipient of GameSpot’s 2003 Best Original Music in a Game Award) with an entirely new original score for Hitman: Contracts. Music composed and produced by Kyd is also featured in the debut movie trailer for Hitman: Contracts.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2004 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | 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 Agustin on Feb. 1, 2004 @ 2:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Get ready to pilot the world’s most powerful trucks and go head-to-head in pulse-pounding off-road competitions. Whether you’re grinding through mud pits in Louisiana, crunching up cliffs in California, or smashing up trees to make the ride a little bumpier for the guy behind you, keep your eyes on the prize: the cash you earn on the circuit goes to buy new trucks and build up your ultimate Monster machine.
by Mark Crump on Jan. 31, 2004 @ 2:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lords of EverQuest brings the best elements of the real-time strategy world together with the epic storyline and depth of the legendary EverQuest fantasy roleplaying game. By capitalizing on the rich history, detailed characters and literally hundreds of monsters found in EverQuest, and building upon successful feature sets of the RTS genre, Lords of EverQuest creates a revolutionary gaming experience. Three factions will vie for the control of the continent Antonica to ultimately shape the future of Norrath. Players choose from 16 individually customizable heroes to dominate the action on the medieval battlefield.
by Geson Hatchett on Jan. 31, 2004 @ 2:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is a first-person action game that will 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. Read more to find out whether Atari managed to live up to the high expectations ...
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2004 @ 4:41 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 :
- Crimson Sea 2 - Trailer
- Star Wars: Battlefront - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2004 @ 4:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Riddick is Vivendi Universal's upcoming prison-action game developed by Starbreeze, excusively for the Xbox. It serves as a prequel to Pitch Black and its sequel, the upcoming Chronicles of Riddick. The game is being developed by Swedish developer Starbreeze, also known for 2002's Enclave. Today we serve up an interview with Starbreeze producer Lars Johansson. Read more to check it out, new screenshots included ...
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2004 @ 2:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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City of Heroes is the first superhero themed online RPG and will offer a host of exciting and compelling gameplay features. Players create their own heroes, choosing from hundreds of different powers, skills, abilities, and items and design their own unique costumes. Then they can band together with other players to fight evil, build their own secret headquarters and strive to become the premiere hero group in the city. Check out some new powers and new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2004 @ 12:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Monster Hunter is Capcom's upcoming online action game exclusively for Playstation 2. Monster Hunter supports up to 4 simultaneous players, voice chat support and should be expected somewhere in 2004. In the meantime, read more to check some new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2004 @ 12:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA sent out notice to announce that James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing has officially gone gold for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. The game is on track to ship to North American retailers under the EA GAMES brand on Tuesday, February 17th, and will be in stores by Thursday, February 19th.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2004 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take 2 has released a multiplayer demo for Pterodon's Vietcong expansion pack "Fist Alpha". This demo lets you try out some multiplayer action featuring the Fist Alpha map 'Bridge', as well as the initial demo map 'Stream'. All game modes are available, although only the Soldier class is available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2004 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MC2 has announced it will release a PS2 version of its acclaimed PC action title, Ironstorm: World War Zero (previously known as just Ironstorm), in Q2, 2004. Developed by Rebellion ('Aliens Vs Predator', 'Judge Dredd'), Ironstorm is an all-action first-person title spanning 19 war-torn stages. Presenting an alternate history concept at the heart of its plot, Ironstorm is set in a shattered 1964 where the first World War never ended. The pivotal Russian October Revolution has seen history diverted as the insane Baron Ungenberg has crushed the Bolshevik charge. Read more to check out some new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2004 @ 3:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In an interview with MCV, the UK's games trade mag, Ric Williams of Eidos Interactive reveals that North London-based Beautiful Game Studios is creating the latest Championship Manager title. BGS is a dedicated internal Eidos studio with 30 staff who have over 100 cumulative years development experience, and have previously worked on over 90 titles, 60 of which were football titles (
thanks VE3D). Read more for details ...