by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 9:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The DesertCombat team has released the next major public alpha of DesertCombat. Public Alpha 0.40J features tons of new vehicles, bug fixes, and a number of new maps, aimed at creating one of the best war game experiences on the PC. In this stage of development each is roughly balanced with some minor advantages to each, making gameplay much more fun and exciting. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 12:42 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 :
- Kreed - Trailer
- True Crime: Streets Of LA - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MegaGames let us know that two separate law suites have been filed against the Grand Theft Auto franchise creators, one for copyright infringement and a far more serious one, of leading two teenagers to commit murder. Here is a small clip:
In the first case graffiti artist Christopher Ellis filed suit against Take Two Interactive and Rockstar for allegedly using without permission his artwork in the video game, Grand Theft Auto III. In the suit, Ellis asserts that the two companies copied, used, and distributed his artwork, Daze in the videogame that is played on Playstation2 and other medians. The suit says that Ellis has gained an international reputation for his work, which has been reproduced in books, magazines, and film.
The second law suit concerns the story of two stepbrothers, 16-year-old William and 14-year-old Joshua Buckner, who told police they were emulating Grand Theft Auto, on the night of June 25 when they took shotguns to Interstate 40, near their Newport, Tenn., home, and opened fire on vehicles. The emulation resulted in the death of one motorist, Aaron Hamel and serious injury to another, while another person was also hurt.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 1:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Included is the original version of its award-winning RPG The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, along with content from the two Morrowind expansions: Tribunal and Bloodmoon. This new product will allow gamers to continue their existing games of Morrowind and experience the new quests and areas offered by the expansions. Read more to check out a few new screens ...
by Thomas on Sept. 14, 2003 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crusader Kings is a strategy game based on the Europa Universalis engine that focuses on the feudal kingdoms of medieval Europe in the time period of 1066 to 1453 A.D. The map is limited to Europe, stretching roughly to the Urals in the east and including parts of Persia and the Arabian Peninsula as well as the coast of North Africa... Read more for gameinfo and the first screenshot!
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2003 @ 2:41 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 :
- Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2003 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an effort to combat cheating issues in multiplayer online play, Ubisoft will be incorporating Punkbuster software into Rainbow Six 3: Athena Sword.Punkbuster is a client/server product that detects cheats/hacks on end-user systems and reports their use to administrators and, potentially, takes action against the violating player by kicking and/or banning them from the server. The exact cheats that will be detected for Athena Sword have not been announced for security purposes. However, Punkbuster for Athena Sword will have ongoing support for quite some time as new versions that deal with new cheats and hacks are released periodically.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2003 @ 2:34 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 :
- XIII - Trailer
- C&C Generals: Zero Hour - Trailer
- Arx Fatalis (Xbox) - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2003 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The squad-based action war game Freedom Fighters has gone gold and will start to ship on Tuesday, September 23 for the PlayStation2, Xbox , the Nintendo GameCube, and PC.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2003 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Command & Conquer™ Generals Zero Hour has gone gold and will start to ship on Monday, September 22. The first expansion pack to one of the best-selling PC games of 2003, Command & Conquer Generals, gives players more weapons, more power, new battlefields, three new single-player campaigns, 15 new missions, and new game modes.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2003 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 12, 2003 @ 7:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The official
Postal 2 site is updated (thanks
VE3D) with following Multiplayer Beta information:
We've been working on multiplayer, and we are going beta on Friday, Sept 12th at about 6pm PST. It won't be an open beta but we will be accepting a lot of people! For more information join irc.gamesnet.net and join #postal2beta or email
mikej@gopostal.com.
by Thomas on Sept. 12, 2003 @ 7:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The hunt is on with the release of "Cabela's Deer Hunt 2004 Season" from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc. The follow-up to last year's hit for the PlayStation game console, "Cabela's Deer Hunt 2004 Season" expands upon the realistic Cabela's hunting games franchise by including new regions, more deer, and plenty of action for both novice and expert marksmen. "Cabela's Deer Hunt 2004 Season" for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft is currently available at retail outlets nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99 and carries a "T" (Teen -- content suitable for persons ages 13 and older) rating by the ESRB.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2003 @ 12:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TDK has released the Mercedes-Benz World Racing playable demo. This demo features 4 Mercedes-Benz cars (SLK 230 Kompressor, G500, A 190 Twin, SL 300 Gullwing), 1 full World Racing scenario: the Alps, 1 mini championship with 2 races, 2 missions (1 waypoint mission, 1 mission which is exclusive for the demo in which a vintage 300 SL Gullwing competes against a modern SLK). Read more for download link ...
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 6:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Noticed over on
Bluesnews that according to a
chatlog on UFOAftermath.co.uk their upcoming turn based strategy game 'UFO: Aftermath' has already gone Gold. In the log from a recent developers chat Cenega's Brian Faller revealed that the game has already gone gold and is on track for the 26th of September UK release date. Release dates for other countries are still unknown but are to be "within weeks of the UK date", so look for 'UFO: Aftermath' in stores soon ...
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, players encounter dangerous villains, exotic locations, beautiful women, fast cars, and high-tech gadgetry. The cinematic action-adventure is set in a third-person view that showcases an all-star voice cast. Check the new Gamecube screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time takes place within an exotic, mysterious world representing Persian architecture, animals and attire. After his father invades the palace of the Maharajah, the Prince, tricked by a treacherous vizier, uses a magic dagger to release the dangerous Sands of Time from an ornate hourglass. With the aid of a beautiful, mysterious, and potentially untrustworthy ally, players embody the Prince to recapture the Sands of Time and restore peace to the land. Check out the big batch of new screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 12:46 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 :
- Half-Life 2 - Tech Trailer
- Breed - Trailer
- Medal Of Honor: Pacific Assault - Tech Trailer
- Curse: eye Of The Isis - Trailer
- Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel - Cyrus Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 10:57 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. Read on to check out the latest screenshots!
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | 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. Interstellar P.I.G. blends strategy, adventure and action game play into a truly addictive game of epic proportions. Set across multiple distinct, beautifully rendered 3D worlds, players must use their wits and battle skills to capture the P.I.G. chip and survive encounters with exotic and determined alien opponents.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lock On: Modern Air Combat lets players fly a variety of combat aircraft in the most graphically rich, audio-intense game environment ever created for a combat flight simulation. Filled with action-packed missions, realistic flight modeling and flexible game options, Lock On provides unlimited gameplay action to both novice and veteran flight simulation fans. Read more to check out the new movie and screens!
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stormregion, who have previously developed highly acclaimed S.W.I.N.E., made massive tanks a crucial element in this tactical combat action title set in World War II. Russian, German and Allied troops fight in three campaigns and more than 30 breath taking single player missions. Over a hundred authentic 3D vehicles are at disposal as well as a wide range of ground troops. Check these new screens...
by Thomas on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 7:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hunters Wanted! Activision Value, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc. is challenging gamers to brave the great North American wilderness and experience the hunt of a lifetime with two new PC games -- Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2004 Season and Cabela's Grand Slam 2004 Trophies. Featuring a wide variety of animals, firearms and authentically recreated hunting locales, both novice and experienced gamers will be challenged and entertained. These titles are currently available in retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $19.99 and carry a "T" (Teen) rating by the ESRB.
by Thomas on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 7:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters will announce the evolution of racing video games revealing details of Race Driver 2: The Ultimate Racing Simulator at X03, Microsoft's European showcase event for Xbox, on September 16th and 17th.
Race Driver 2: The Ultimate Racing Simulator is now in development at Codemasters' UK studios. The title will launch in 2004 and be a significant gear-change for the award-winning TOCA Race Driver series.
by Thomas on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It's that time again: time for Fan Faire! Sony Online's twice-yearly convention for all things EverQuest is happening in Chicago, IL on Sept. 25 - 27. This is going to be one of Sony Onlines biggest Fan Faires ever, as they already have over 2000 EverQuest players pre-registered... Details below!