by Rainier on July 31, 2003 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters announced today that the development of Dragon Empires, the next generation massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), has entered the first live testing phase, with a focus on the online Player vs. Player combat system. For the development team, this milestone was deemed critical as the combat mode lies at the heart of Dragon Empires, where battles for supremacy in the cities play a primary role in the game.
by Rainier on July 31, 2003 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NovaLogic Ltd. today announced their plans to hit a new street date of first quarter 2004 for the brand new multiplayer based PC title Joint Operations. "Joint Operations will be NovaLogic's first pan-European release" commented Paul Rebhan, Managing Director of NovaLogic Ltd. "We're looking forward to offering European gamers - the most compelling experience of the modern battlefield ever seen." Set in Indonesia in the near future, Joint Operations takes the player to a country on the verge of disintegration. Regional independence movements have acquired advanced weaponry as the nation's military splits into competing factions. Escalating violence threatens innocent civilians and Western economic interests. Joint Operations will ship during Q1 2004 on PC.
by Jimmi on July 31, 2003 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by its celebrated Secret Weapons series of classic World War II flight combat games, LucasArts announces Secret Weapons Over Normandy, which brings the historic air battles of that era to PS2, Xbox, and PC this fall. 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. New screenshots inside, read more to check them out ...
by Rainier on July 31, 2003 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step into the world of SX Superstar, an ultra-realistic trip into the essence of supercross, chock full of smokin’ arcade-racing action that will release the rock star within. Take your rider from the poorhouse to the penthouse in the only supercross title that focuses on the lifestyle aspect of professional supercross. Pull huge air and squash the comp for a big win, then line your pockets with cold, hard cash. Rake in enough bucks and start living the good life with better bikes, bigger houses and of course, hotter chicks! It’s like your life, only better! All of this sounds very promising, so read on to find out whether it actually succeeds ...
by Rainier on July 31, 2003 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision held its yearly Activiate press event in the UK and all the way from oversead we have fresh new visual material. We have screens from Activision's following/upcoming titles :
- Pitfall Harry
- Call Of Duty
- Empire: Dawn Of The Modern World
- Spider Man 2
- Shrek 2
- Rome: Total War
- Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines
- True Crime: Streets Of LA
- Tony Hawk Underground
- Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure
by Rainier on July 31, 2003 @ 12:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Natural Selection 2.0 Dedicated Linux and Windows Server Files have been released Please keep in mind that these files are only for server operators and cannot be used to play the game. This package contains the win32 and linux files. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 31, 2003 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another HL2 trailer. Valve unleashed the fifth Half-Life 2 video showing off more gameplay footage from this upcoming FPS. As usual is it a self-running Bink formatted video showing off tunnels. This footage was part of the the original E3 trailer, just in high resolution. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 30, 2003 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Drop into the ultimate skating challenge with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. Players take on the role of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and 13 other athletes as they skate through enormous free roaming levels, choose from 190 progressively harder goals and build their skills to perform 14 of the greatest skateboarding stunts of all time. Aspyr today announced that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 have gone gold for PC, as well as Mac. The game is expected in stores on August 14.
by Rainier on July 30, 2003 @ 12:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new Far Cry movie is now available showing off more in game action from Crytek's upcoming shooter. This trailer came off the German PC Action magazine (thus having German commentary), nonetheless worth checking out (
thanks FarCry Hq). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 30, 2003 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already revealed weeks ago, EA today "officially" announced plans to release this October The Sims Makin' Magic, a new expansion pack to the top-selling PC game of all time, The Sims. In this supernatural edition, Sims are granted magical powers with the ability to cast spells that are playful or deviant. Players can venture to an all-new magical, carnival-themed destination, experience exciting new gameplay, gain over 150 new items, and encounter a whole new cast of quirky characters in this powerful pack of magical high jinx.
by Rainier on July 30, 2003 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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No Man's Land has an exceptionally balanced multiplayer mode, so lets take a peek at two different multiplayer modes: "defend/destroy railroad" and the "railroad building race". The railroad building race focuses on the challenge of building a railroad across the whole map. The player who is able to reach the other end of the map first wins the race. The defend/destroy railroad mode includes more fighting; you will have to actively defend or attack your opponent during the building phase of the railroad. Both modes are really a lot of fun, and the train itself adds another bunch of special features. For instance, the player is able to request reinforcements or transport troops in the train over long distances.
by Rainier on July 30, 2003 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already announced a week ago by EA Australia, it is now also shipping in North America. Universal war is imminent and it's time to join the battle in Aliens versus Predator Extinction for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox. Based on the blockbuster Aliens and Predator sci-fi film franchises from Twentieth Century Fox, Aliens versus Predator Extinction gives players the ability to play as one of three species: Aliens, Predators or Colonial Marines. The title, co-published by Electronic Arts and Fox Interactive, has begun shipping on the PlayStation 2 and will ship August 5 on the Xbox.
by Rainier on July 30, 2003 @ 11:02 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, taken from the upcoming Panzers trailer...
by Rainier on July 29, 2003 @ 5:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Island Thunder has gone gold. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Island Thunder brings realism, heart-pounding action and intense gameplay into one exciting operation. To celebrate this event, UbiSoft has released another trailer with more in game goodness, read more for download links ....
by Rainier on July 29, 2003 @ 2:31 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 :
- Hunter The Reckoning: Redeemer - Trailer
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds- Trailer
- The Hobbit - Trailer
- Ghost Master - Trailer
- SimCity 4: Rush Hour - Trailer
- Trinity - E3 Trailer
- Spawn - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 29, 2003 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | 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 hundreds of monsters found in EverQuest, and building upon successful feature sets of the RTS genre, Lords of EverQuest creates a revolutionary gaming experience. We had a batch of screens yesterday, today there are some more! Read more to check them out ...
by Rainier on July 29, 2003 @ 11:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DreamCatcher Games today announced that it has shipped Emergency Fire Response, developed by Monte Cristo Games, on PC-CD. This ‘hot’ new strategy title puts gamers in charge of a squad of firefighters. But before sending their team out to battle blazing infernos, they must train them in every aspect of firefighting.
by Rainier on July 29, 2003 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, turn-based strategy game (TBS) with a rich and compelling sci fi story. Combining global strategy with small squad tactical combat, the challenge offered is to fight against an alien invasion. Featuring run time generated tactical missions with innovative simultaneous combat action; the genre is also enhanced with strong RPG elements, offering a quite unique mix of strategic ideas. Check out these 8 new screens!
by Jimmi on July 29, 2003 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enter the colossal world of Monster Truck Fury, a combined off-road and stadium track racer for the PC that puts you in control of some of the baddest and most powerful trucks in the world! Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on July 29, 2003 @ 1:28 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 Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 11:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In its 14th year and with over 28 million copies sold, Madden NFL Football once again proves its status as the undisputed leader in authentic NFL football simulation. With a primary focus on in-game graphics, incredible depth, visual presentation, and tournament tested gameplay, this season Madden NFL 2004 continues to demonstrate why it's the definitive interactive sports gaming experience. A new trailer featuring nothing but in game footage ... Check it out!
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 10:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Uru is the next saga in the Myst universe. The retail product allows players to experience an all-new single-player adventure that will be more stunning and visually captivating than ever. In addition, Uru includes options for expansion, allowing players to further immerse themselves and join a never-ending Myst universe. Choose to subscribe, and suddenly Uru is populated with other explorers to share the journey. The world continues to expand and grow, offering the most dynamic and unique adventure game experience ever created. Some new wallpapers in 3 various sizes ... njoy!
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 9:42 p.m. PDT | 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. Read more for a fresh batch of screens ...
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Horizons is the next generation online epic adventure. It is based in the massively multiplayer fantasy world, Istaria. A world of legend and lore filled with humans, fiends, dragons and many other traditional fantasy roles, Horizons allows thousands of players to adventure together in the civilized and untamed regions of the world. Atari has released a new trailer showing off the character creation tool in the game as well as some new character art, read more to check it out ...
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The over 6 million-unit-selling Granddaddy of Basketball is back! Redeveloped from scratch for PlayStation 2 & Xbox, NBA JAM brings the SUPERCHARGED highlights of NBA play to life with over the top, arcade-style 3-on-3 Basketball featuring spectacular high-flying dunks, ankle-breaking crossovers and “get that outta here” blocks! Read more for a fresh batch of screens, as well as an in game footage trailer ...