by Thomas Leaf on Oct. 30, 2003 @ 2:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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'Conflict: Desert Storm 2' focuses on the events of the 1991 Gulf War, and follows the activities of Bradley, Foley, Connors and Jones 300 km further behind enemy lines; taking the level of gameplay and realism to new heights, with a story-led campaign across a variety of missions, beginning with an urgent call to rescue a downed UH-60 Black Hawk's crew in a heavily fortified city, and ending with the allied endeavours to liberate Kuwait City. Read more for the full review ...
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2003 @ 6:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In anticipation of the upcoming Battlefield 1942 v1.5 client patch, EA has already released the full beta version of the v1.5 dedicated server for the Linux platform and adds the Invasion of the Philippines map, some Pacific Theatre content changes but adresses no additional bug fixes. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2003 @ 6:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Team registrations for 50 Buy-In-Slots (BIS) to the ATI/AMD Cyber X Games Championships are now available on a first come, first served basis for $150 USD. Teams that purchase a BIS are ensured a slot in the ATI/AMD Cyber X Games Championships double elimination tournaments for a chance to win hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. The event is being held in conjunction with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Thursday - Sunday, Jan. 8 - 11 in Las Vegas.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2003 @ 5:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Barely out in stores, Icculus has already released the first dedicated Linux server for Infinity Ward WWII FPS Call of Duty. This Linux server pack has all goodies you need, executable, library as well as some documentation, needless to say a Call Of Duty retail copy is needed to get all of this working (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2003 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The game is developed on original high-tech engine The Firestarter Engine, which uses the possibilities of the latest accelerator generation GeForce3/4. Among the engine possibilities are work with outdoor and indoor areas, coloured dynamic lighting, dynamic shadows, vertex and pixel shaders, T&L, procedure textures, various classes of particle system-based effects, interactive and destructible level objects, realistic physics, high-polygonal character and monster models (up to 5000 of polygons), skeleton animation. Read more to check them out3 new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2003 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos announces it has signed a development deal with Guerrilla. Formerly known as Lost Boys Games, Guerrilla is developing a 3rd person action game for Eidos which will be released on PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC in summer 2004.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2003 @ 3:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA’s second “The Lord of the Rings” action adventure game, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, will allow players to journey through multiple gameplay paths, taking control of the motion picture trilogy’s heroes. Defend the walls of Minas Tirith as Gandalf, raise the Army of the Dead as Aragorn, Legolas, or Gimli, and with Frodo and Sam, deliver the ring to the fiery depths of Mount Doom. This second trailer, which is cinematic in style as befitting the game's epic scope, is nonetheless entirely composed of gameplay footage. In it, all the main playable characters--Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Gandalf, Sam, and Frodo--are shown in action.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2003 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Direct from the popular television series, He-Man, the ultimate hero, battles his greatest enemies on foot or astride his trusty Battle Cat through 34 levels within three huge environments. Spectacular sword fights and hand-to-hand combat await you at every turn in this epic world of magic and mystery. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 9:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft has released a new patch for 1C Maddox Games' IL-2 Sturmovik: the Forgotten Battles v1.1 dedicated Win32 server. This patch is "optional". requires the full v1.1 server install, and allows administrators to set up open servers that bypass the Ubi.com servers (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 7:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With today's games becoming more complex and time consuming, GameTime Entertainment, Inc. today announced a ground-breaking solution by introducing a lineup of DVD-based strategy guides for best-selling video game properties. Known as digital video guide or dvG, the full-motion video and voice-over provides players with expert solutions on how to best navigate a game. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 6:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Falcon: OIR is an updated version of the classic flight sim Falcon 4. It features many enhancements over the original Falcon 4, including flight dynamics, improved controls, graphics, and new aircraft to fly. Fans will be able to enjoy enhanced game play but relive the experience that made the original such a big hit. A comprehensive list of the technical enhancements can be found below. Read more for details and some new airborne screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 6:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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This massive shipping day rolls on with Konami Digital Entertainment - America today announcing that Frogger's Adventures: The Rescue for PS2 and Nintendo GameCube, and Frogger's Journey: The Forgotten Relic for Nintendo Game Boy Advance have shipped to retail outlets nationwide.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 2:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that the Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup videogame has shipped to stores, just in time for Halloween. In the game, Harry Potter fans are able to fully experience the magical power, speed, and competition of Quidditch, the favorite sport of witches and wizards, for the first time.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 12:57 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 :
- Call Of Duty - Trailer
- Beyond Good & Evil - Trailer
- The Hobbit - TrailerPack
- Metal Arms: Glitch In The System - Trailer
- Dead Man's Hand - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 11:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. is ushering in a new era in console gaming with the announcement that Tony Hawk's Underground, the most customizable video game ever, has shipped to North American retail outlets. The revolutionary skateboarding game redefines the #1 action sports franchise with groundbreaking options that put players front and center as a skateboarder working their way to the top, in a plot-driven story that's true-to-life and gives them the power to explore their environments and achieve goals both on and off the board.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 11:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time for the PlayStation2 has reached gold master status and is expected to hit store shelves in the coming weeks. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time boasts fluid animations, ingenious and challenging level design, a gripping story, an inimitable hero and the ability to manipulate time - all woven into a unique and immersive gaming experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 10:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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VUGames announced today that the next installment in the best-selling Leisure Suit Larry franchise, Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude is scheduled for release on next-generation consoles and the PC in late 2004. The Leisure Suit Larry videogame franchise began in 1987 with The Land of the Lounge Lizards, the first of seven games in the series. Since then, the Leisure Suit Larry games have sold more than 35 millions of units worldwide and its games are considered collector items. Read more for details and the first 3 screens and in-game footage trailer ....
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 3:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar/Remedy Entertainment have released the 2 bonus "Dead Man Walking" chapters for their recently released action game Max Payne 2. These bonus levels are Upper East Side & Mona's Playground, Dead Man Walking gameplay mode is only unlocked after you've completed the game for the first time. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Beware! Your Sims have Magic! In The Sims Makin’ Magic Expansion Pack, your Sims are granted magical powers to cast playful or mischievous spells. Venture to an all-new magical, carnival-themed destination, experience exciting new gameplay, gain over 175 new items, and encounter a whole new cast of quirky characters in this powerful pack of magical high jinx. See what happens when the fate of the Sims is challenged and magic spells are cast with good or bad intentions. In The Sims Makin’ Magic, expect the unexpected. Check the new magical screens & trailer ...
by Hank on Oct. 28, 2003 @ 2:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in 19th-century China, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a martial arts fighting game based on the classic teachings and techniques of the Wudan style. Combining intense, dynamic combat with the ability to explore lush, interactive environments, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon transcends the laws of space, gravity and the human body to provide the ultimate martial arts experience. Read more for the full review ...
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2003 @ 8:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ritual Entertainment has released the Linux dedicated server for Activision's sci-fi FPS Elite Force 2. These files will allow game admins to set up dedicated linux servers (
thanks Ritualistic). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2003 @ 7:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Fugitive Hunter: War on Terror, players assume the role of Jake Seaver, a former Navy Seal and current Fugitive Recovery Agent. The story begins during a covert mission on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in 1999. Seaver's helicopter is shot down and his team is lost in the crash. Barely escaping with his life, Seaver returns to Miami, the headquarters for the Criminal Interdiction and Fugitive Recovery (CIFR). He must now focus on his next mission, although he never forgets the failed mission and the deaths of his teammates. Read more for a fresh batch of screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2003 @ 3:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment in association with top video game developer Genki Co., Ltd., is offering gamers the opportunity to rev up their engines as they tear up 200 miles of scenic highway in its new racing game, Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3, for the PlayStation2. For players who enjoyed navigating the open roads of Tokyo in Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero, the game offers realistic drives along the highways of Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2003 @ 12:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, as the world’s greatest secret agent returns in his fifth interactive adventure under the EA GAMES brand. First, you will think like Bond, using espionage, tactical skills, and gadgets from the Q-Lab to analyze your situation. Then you will act like Bond, using his stylish physical skills, clever subterfuge, and bold personality to once again save the world. Check some new PS2 & GBA screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2003 @ 11:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced that WWE SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain for the PlayStation®2 is now available at top retail outlets nationwide. Created exclusively for PlayStation 2 by Yuke's Co., Ltd. of Japan, WWE SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain is the next installment in one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. World Wrestling Entertainment licensed videogames have sold more than $350 million in the U.S. since 1999.