by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2003 @ 11:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Marking the end of five years of development including a nine-month, large-scale public beta test, There, Inc. today announced the broad consumer availability of its innovative online 3D world. There is the first online getaway that combines the power of chat with the fun and excitement of online games. Found at www.there.com, consumers can sign up now for a 14-day free trial -- no credit card required -- with an option to buy a There membership for as little as $4.95/month with a one time $19.95 activation fee. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2003 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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It's quick to learn, yet hard to master and you don't need to be a fishing enthusiast to enjoy this addictive game. Top Angler is packed with innovations that allow the player to always have 'a good day of fishing.' Along with the many levels of play, Top Angler has a 'deep' interactive tackle box with over 36 lures, real pole action/response, a zoom view feature, and an enhanced 'live well' feature that shows cumulative weight, type of fish caught and lures used. It also boasts real-time scenery and weather, light and temperature changes as well as the split screen 'fight/underwater' view.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2003 @ 2:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair. Entire countries were wiped out in the blink of an eye when the devastating power of the Elements was unleashed – Elements summoned by dark rituals. Continents shattered like glass, the pieces strewn about like leaves in the wind. Huge armies, bound by the the power of ancient runes, brought war and destruction to the lands that survived the initial onslaught. All that was left were a few islands, connected by magic portals. Read more for 4 tasty new screens ...
by Thomas on Oct. 25, 2003 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zoo Tycoon Endangered Species, a unique and
FREE download for Zoo Tycoon, is now available on the site. Including new animals, theme objects and scenarios, this download celebrates Zoo Tycoon's anniversary and is presented as a token of thanks to Zoo Tycoon's millions of fans worldwide.
by Thomas on Oct. 25, 2003 @ 12:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The ATI/AMD Cyber X Gaming Championships is coming to CES. The festival has lined up some major sponsors and there will be $600,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs over the course of the qualification tournaments and the championships. Highlights of the event include the $100,000 prize for the first place Counter-Strike team.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 2:58 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 :
- Legacy Of Kain: Defiance - Trailer
- MoH: Pacific Assault - Trailer 3 & 4
- Otogi 2 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brought to you by the C&C Generals team, the second bonus map for C&C Generals: Zero Hour. This new multiplayer map is called 'Moutain Fox' and is said to have a unique layout should please the team players out there. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | 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 Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 12:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nival has released a patch for their recently released Etherlords 2. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.01 and adresses/fixes accidental single-player crashes, disconnections from the master-server, some single/multiplayer additions and balances the Pale Knight creature depriving it of LifeTap ability (
thanks RPGDot). Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pro Evolution Soccer 3 represents a mammoth step forward for the series, with every aspect of the game massively reworked, with new player models, on and off the ball moves and key additions to the Master League incorporated into the new game. Konami has released a playable demo for their upcoming soccer title, no specific details are available as to what is included in this demo.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Ultimate Gamers Expo (UGE) today announced that the Expo will make its debut August 20th-22nd, 2004 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Ultimate Gamers Expo is the first-ever massive gaming festival for the general public where attendees can “test drive” the hottest upcoming and current games, participate in competitions and experience the action that, until now, only game industry insiders have been exposed to.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Curse: The Eye of Isis centers on Darien Dane and his assistant, Victoria Sutton as they investigate the disappearance of an ancient sacred Egyptian statue. Protected by an evil curse, the statue causes madness (or violent death) to those who come in contact with it. Darien must battle hordes of zombies and evil mummies to find this statue and return it to its pyramid home before total carnage ensues. Read more for some new xbox screens & trailer ...
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWood has released a demo for KritzelKratz 3000's 3D management/strategy game Railroad Pioneer. With the creation of the transatlantic railway, built with blood, sweat and tears into the murderous wilderness in 1869, the American dream of freedom and prosperity was finally to be fulfilled. This demo features a tutorial and one mission, "Pennsylvania", from the full game (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Secret Weapons Over Normandy presents a dynamic, deeply engaging story-driven flight action experience that puts players in control of authentic World War II aircraft and challenges them to undertake the war's most dangerous missions. Read more to check some airborne screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 2:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft held a Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time community chat with Jordan Mechner, Creative Consultant & creator of the original Prince of Persia games. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time takes place within an exotic, mysterious world representing Persian architecture, animals and attire. This chat was moderated by Ubi Soft, but the questions asked were submitted throughout the chat. Read more for the full transcript ...
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2003 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital Jesters has side-stepped the opposition and signed the publishing rights to Cyanide Studio's comprehensive new rugby management simulation Pro Rugby Manager 2004. The game is due for a release in March 2004. Cyanide Studios has an impressive pedigree in sports management games, having produced France's respected Cycling Manager series of games. Pro Rugby Manager 2004 builds on the technology of the developer's previous titles - but adds in a host of new features designed to make this the best management game in its field. Read more for details & screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2003 @ 4:02 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 :
- Tribes: Vengeance - Trailer Pack
- Call Of Duty - Armory Trailer
- Armed & Dangerous - Intro Movie
- NHL Rivals 2004 - Trailer
- Prince Of Persia - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2003 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sin City will be ground zero for the first annual ATI/AMD Cyber X Games Championships held in conjunction with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Thursday - Sunday, Jan. 8 - 11. The biggest, baddest gamer festival in the country will offer competitors the chance to win $600,000 in cash and prizes over the course of several qualifying tournaments and the championships. The $100,000 Counter-Strike first prize will be the single largest purse in gaming history.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2003 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The music of legendary rockers KISS and Jane's Addiction, punk bands The Clash and NOFX, hot hip-hop artists Nas and Jurassic 5, dozens of up and coming acts and even unsigned cutting edge artists will transport gamers to the gritty world of competitive skateboarding in Activision, Inc.'s Tony Hawk's Underground. The more than 70 artists selected to supply the in-game music have helped inspire skateboarders for the last twenty-five years. For a full listing of artists and tracks or more information on the game, visit www.thugonline.com
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2003 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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From the makers of FIFA, Total Club Manager 2004 puts you straight into the dugout of your favourite football team. Whether you are fighting for league survival or challenging to win the championship, TCM 2004 will put you in total control. Manage the club the way you think it should be managed. Such managerial duties include: Buying and selling players in the most realistic transfer market to date; creating your own training sessions; disciplining players or granting them bonuses; dealing with national media and most importantly, keeping the fans happy.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2003 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Computer and video game publisher Gathering and renowned software developer Illusion Softworks, today announced that Hidden & Dangerous 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the successful World War II tactical strategy game, has shipped to stores in North America. The game will ship to stores in Europe on October 24, 2003.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2003 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NDL announced today that its Gamebryo technology is being used in Mythic Entertainment's highly anticipated Dark Age of Camelot: Trials of Atlantis. The latest expansion pack for Dark Age of Camelot, which has been named "Online Game of the Year" by both Computer Games Magazine and Computer Gaming World, immerses players into the mysterious underwater city of Atlantis. NDL has been assisting Mythic with innovative 3D graphics software and tools since 1999.
by Justin on Oct. 23, 2003 @ 12:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Smash the opposition with missiles and mines, gain the advantage with turbos, strategically trigger off barriers and avoid falling objects as you scream through the house of fun. Just when you think you've mastered the game, you'll find a whole new lease of life in the giveaway track editor. All the best features of the game are in here and it couldn't be simpler to construct exciting and daring new tracks for you to race on against your friends. Read more for the full review ...
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2003 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain is the next installment of the Syphon Filter storyline. Elsa Weissenger has come to Gabe Logan with evidence that a multinational corporation has been behind the Syphon Filter conspiracy from the beginning. Mara Aramov is connected to this consortium in some way that Gabe does not understand. But here is what Gabe does know: Mara has escaped custody, outbreaks of a deadly new mutation of the virus are appearing all over the globe, and Chechnyan rebels are selling the virus to other terrorists. Some new screens just infiltrated our offices ...
by Thomas on Oct. 23, 2003 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft is glad to announce that a Live chat with Jordan Mechner, the creator of the Prince of Persia series, will take place on Thursday, October 23rd.
Seize this chance to ask your questions to a living legend, a man who has shaped video games history! Jordan Mechner was involved in the development of Prince of Persia the Sands of Time as a screenwriter and creative consultant and will be able to answer all questions on this highly anticipated masterpiece !
All participants in the chat will have access to an exclusive Prince of Persia the Sands of Time goody... Read more for details!