by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The romance between Hollywood and the video game industry is suddenly a lot chillier after the studio behind "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life" on Monday cited problems with a related game for the sequel's weaker-than-expected debut. The movie and video game industries have grown closer in recent years as films increasingly are tied in to games and games, in turn, are licensed as movies.
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 2:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Champions of Norrath offers an online multiplayer component at no additional cost to players (Internet connection required for online multiplayer game modes, online connection fees are the responsibility of the user). Up to four players per game can adventure in Norrath over the Internet using the Network Adaptor for the PS2. Gamers will match up with fellow Norrathians from across North America through SOE's upcoming matchmaking service via modem or broadband connections. Alternately, players can also use the Multitap to play together on a single PS2. Read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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iGames Publishing, LLC announced today that they will make this Halloween scarier then ever by publishing PAN Vision’s Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malichi, in North America. The first person shooter-survival horror game will thrust players into a den of bloodthirsty vampires. Developed by the Swedish studio, Idol FX, the game will be released in time for Halloween on PC. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 1:58 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 :
- Midnight Club II - Trailer
- LotR: Return Of The King - Trailer
- Age Of Mythology: Titans - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Urban Freestyle Soccer returns to grass roots and allows rival gangs to gain respect and supremacy in urban environments. Jumpers and oil drums replace goalposts and rules are well and truly left on the sidelines as the pitch is transformed into a battleground for the duration of the match. No offsides and limited boundaries ensure flowing gameplay and fierce, frantic competitive matches. Read more for a fresh batch of screens ...
by Jimmi on July 28, 2003 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Under development at Namco and to be published by Atari later this year, we have a fresh batch of Mr.Driller 2 for the GameBoy Advance. Read more to check them out...
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Global Star Software has announced plans to release the Friday Night 3D series of popular leisure games for PC, beginning with Friday Night Bowling this summer. Individual games will consist of Bowling, Pool and Darts, with Slots and Casino arriving next year, and all will feature gorgeous 3D graphics coupled with authentic rules and physics. The M.S.R.P. for each of these titles will be $19.99. Read more for some bowling details ...
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You've saved your family's farm and you've saved your homeland...now it's time to live your life! An all-new Harvest Moon adventure is coming to the GameCube. Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life will span a lifetime on the farm and follow all the drama that goes with it. Check out the new gamecube screens ...
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empires: Dawn of the Modern World represents the only truly global RTS where players control unique civilizations across a timeline that spans from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Gamers lead their nation's economic growth and military campaigns in their effort to dominate the world. Each civilization has its own historically accurate units and abilities to be used as players command battles over land, sea and air. From a cavalry charge to a surprise air strike, gamers will know what it truly means to rule one of the world's greatest empires.
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DreamCatcher Games today announced that it will publish Painkiller on the Xbox. This adrenaline-filled first person shooter is expected to ship in Q2 2004. The PC version of Painkiller (due March 2004) has already grabbed media attention, with its frenetic action and gothic style, and the Xbox version is expected to take the game to even higher levels.
by Thomas on July 28, 2003 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Retired World Championship Wrestling professional Maxx Payne filed a $10 million lawsuit against a group of video software developers for allegedly stealing his personal to create the game "Max Payne." The lawsuit was filed last week in U.S. District Court against Rockstar Games Inc., 3D Realms Entertainment, Gathering of Developers and Remedy Entertainment Ltd... More about it below!
by Thomas on July 28, 2003 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Simon & Schuster Interactive, the digital entertainment arm of Simon & Schuster Inc. today announced the Company has developed a plan with cable industry veterans Chip James and Bill Zaccheo to drive subscriptions of high speed data cable modem service for cable television operators. The two parties will provide a unique marketing program combining the rich, immersive experience that Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming (MMOG) delivers with the high speed connection cable modems.
by Thomas on July 28, 2003 @ 2:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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4Gamers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bigben Interactive UK Ltd, is pleased to announce the release of the SPC777 Playfree vibrating wireless controller for the Microsoft Xbox... Operating over a 2.4GHz radio frequency, the Playfree vibrating wireless controller allows you to break free of control pad wires. Now you can play your games from up to ten meters away and without the worry of ever losing a signal because of obstacles in the room. The Playfree controller also includes a switchable frequency selector that allows four pads to be used simultaneously.
by Rainier on July 28, 2003 @ 1:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A little bit later than was announced Valve has released new Half Life 2 footage through their Steam service. They have just unleashed a self-running Bink formatted video showing off a bunch of the physics as part of gameplay aspects of Half-Life 2. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 27, 2003 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has launched the official website for their alternate-history squad-based action game
Freedom Fighters. In Freedom Fighters, developed by IO Interactive, you and your teammembers engage the Red army with various types of single and two-handed weapons as well as unarmed combat martial arts maneuvers in their quest for freedom.
Check out the new site for some screens, videos and other goodies (
thanks Bluesnews)
by Rainier on July 27, 2003 @ 1:21 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 :
- Sole Predator - Trailer
- Freedom Fighters - Trailer
- Natural Selection 2.0 - (DiVX & WMV) Trailer #2
- Everquest II - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 27, 2003 @ 2:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Adventure game developer Private Moon Studios is to release Agon, the first adventure game series ever. Agon is a pure adventure game that comes in fourteen episodes over a period of two years. Each episode is self-contained and can be fully enjoyed in itself, but also contributes to the story of Professor Samuel Hunt's adventures. Read more for some more info and a few screens ...
by Rainier on July 27, 2003 @ 1:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hunter: The Reckoning Wayward, developed by High Voltage Software, continues the story of the successful action adventure franchise Hunter: The Reckoning. High-speed action combined with top-notch graphics translate the dark fantasy world of the White Wolf role-playing game and bring the essence of the game to life, fully submerging the player into the realm of The World of Darkness. Wayward comes to the PS2 this summer with an all new story, game-play features, weapons and terrifying monsters. A few new screens to get you through the weekend ...
by Rainier on July 27, 2003 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mercedes-Benz World Racing offers training missions, race and championship modes and also mission based play. Advanced technologies allow each driver to develop its own character and driving history to enable them to master and accomplish different skills and missions successfully (
thanks 3DGamers). Check out the new trailer ...
by Rainier on July 27, 2003 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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No rules radio-controlled racing through living off-road worlds with giant objects, giant animals and giant people. Get behind the wheel of your own RC car and be the first to the finish or nail some crazy stunts. Take 13 awesome toy cars across 13 expansive living levels, move up the ranks, win upgrades and find hidden secrets and shortcuts. Watch out or you might get too close to an unruly crocodile or a punk skateboarder. The road challenge awaits - do you dare? Read more for 40 new screens and in game footage trailer ...
by Rainier on July 26, 2003 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Join a secret squad of pilots dedicated to thwarting the most heinous plans of the Third Reich. Fly over twenty authentic aircraft across thirty daring missions in this new WWII action-flyer. Lawrence Holland, the legendary creator of Star Wars: X-Wing, Star Wars: Tie Fighter and Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe returns with an exhilarating new game of action and intrigue. Can you be trusted with the most dangerous secrets of the war? Read more to check out 50 new screens ...
by Rainier on July 26, 2003 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Whether you're an unexperienced or skillful navigator, this new version takes you off to the new horizons of Sydney and the Isle of Wight. Other destination : the tropical islands, where you'll be able to create your own water stretches ! Sail again with the racing boats which made Virtual Skipper 2's success, more detailled navigation sites, exceptional nautical conditions, more accurate racing rules, all you need for exciting regattas ! Whatever your navigation skills may be, let's meet online where you'll challenge woldwide players in public, private or team regattas. Experienced players may be umpires while others may simply watch and chat. Read more for some screens ...
by Rainier on July 26, 2003 @ 4:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week there was word of the promotional
Underworld: Bloodlines Halflife mod, but as it turns out Lucky Chicken Games is working on an action game based on Sony Pictures' upcoming action flick 'Underworld'. The game is under development for Xbox as well as PC and is scheduled for release simultaniously with the movie in September. Read more for a batch of (Bloodrayne looking) screens ...
by Hank on July 26, 2003 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Big Mutha Truckers sees the player take command of an 18-wheel rig, trucking from city to city, wheeling and dealing and upping the stakes as they battle to build up a personal fortune. Along the way, players will run into the local biker gangs, corrupt sheriffs, and even their own redneck siblings, who are also out to amass their own fortune – even if it’s at the player’s expense! Trucks, chicks, bikes, money ... it all sounds good, but how does it play? Read more and find out!
by Rainier on July 25, 2003 @ 7:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Otogi - Myth of Demons" for the Xbox combines the depth of an RPG with a fast-paced action game, drenched in demon pummeling, sword-swinging structure smashing, spell casting and mythology. Read more for 30+ new screens as well as an in game footage trailer ...