by Judy on July 16, 2004 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oddworld Stranger combines first and third-person gameplay with familiar Oddworld elements and an all-new engine to deliver a unique gameplay experience. Set to award-winning visuals, players will be moved by the complex and inspiring story as the Stranger comes to grips with his true nature in the hunt for the ultimate bounty.
by Agustin on July 15, 2004 @ 11:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow will bring back more of the single-player intrigue that made the original game a bestseller. With exciting new action scenes and a strong cinematic feel, the player will experience new and even more realistic surroundings. Building on Ubi Soft's strong commitment to online gaming, Pandora Tomorrow will the be the first stealth game ever to feature multiplayer online missions allowing several players to simultaneously share Sam Fisher's shadowy world of espionage.
by Judy on July 15, 2004 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cyanide Studios has released the first patch for the latest installment in the Cycling Manager franchise, 'Cycling Manager 4'. This update patch brings your retail game to v1.1 and addresses a slew of editor, gameplay, and database issues with old/new careers (
thanks Gamershell). Read more for download links ...
by Judy on July 15, 2004 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Corp. today announced that more than 1 million people are now members of the worldwide Xbox Live online video gaming service. With peak usage time for Xbox Live between 7:30 and 9 p.m., this thrill-seeking throng is showing that they prefer to play TV.
by Judy on July 15, 2004 @ 1:31 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 :
- WWX: Rumble Roses - Trailer #3
- Second Sight - Gimmicks & E3 Trailers (2)
- Nexuiz - Trailer #2
by Judy on July 15, 2004 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starting July 26th, the shutdown of the WON authentication servers will begin. This process will be completed on July 31st. This means players will no longer be able to access Internet features of Valve games, such as Counter-Strike 1.5, using the WON authentication servers. Users can continue using Valve games on the Steam service by downloading the Steam installer and setting up a Steam account. Counter-Strike 1.5 players will be upgraded to Counter-Strike 1.6 free of charge through Steam.
by Judy on July 15, 2004 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is holding their summer press event today, and here are a deluge of screens from the titles that were presented:
- Armies of Exigo
- Battlefield 2
- Burnout 3: Takedown
- Catwoman
- Def Jam: Fight for New York
by Judy on July 15, 2004 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is holding their summer press event today, and here are a plethora of screens from the titles that were presented:
- GoldenEye: Rogue Agent
- Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-Earth
- Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
- Need for Speed Underground 2
- The Sims 2
- Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2
- Time Splitters: Future Perfect
- Urbz: Sims in the City
by Judy on July 15, 2004 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Sports titles:
- FIFA Soccer 2005
- Madden NFL 2005
- NBA Live 2005
- NCAA March Madness 2005
- NHL 2005
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005
by Judy on July 15, 2004 @ 7:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GMX Media today announcing that Alpha Black Zero for PC is launching across the UK on Friday July 30th.
by Judy on July 15, 2004 @ 1:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The official Steam website has word that an update for CS:CZ and HLTV has just been released. Steam will update itself automatically when you restart. CZ servers will need to be restarted in order to run this update. CS:CZ adds 2 new maps (de_truth_cz & de_corruption_cz), as well as a slew of game tweaks but also three previously unreleased 'Deleted Scenes' missions Fastline, Sandstorm, and Pipe Dream.
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 10:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios today announced an exclusive pre-order deal with EB Games, GameStop, Circuit City, GameRush, GameCrazy and Trans World to reward gamers who pre-order Fable with an exclusive Fable documentary DVD.
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 9:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ESPN Videogames today announced that Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning right wing and current NHL MVP, will be ESPN NHL 2K5's cover athlete.
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Battlefront is an action/shooter game that gives fans and gamers the opportunity to re-live and participate in all of the classic Star Wars battles like never before. Players can select one of a number of different soldier types, jump into any vehicle, man any turret on the battlefront and conquer the galaxy planet-by-planet online with their friends or offline in a variety of single player modes. Read more to check out the screens and trailer ...
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 4:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars: Republic Commando is a squad-based first-person shooter that lets you explore the elite world of the Star Wars military. Leading a 3-man squad of Republic Commandos, your missions take you deep behind enemy lines on over 14 intense and challenging levels through three different campaigns where you will face more than ten brutal enemies. Read more to check out the screens and trailer ...
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mercenaries is a revolutionary third-person combat-action game that delivers the next level of free-form gameplay in massive interactive environments. The game gives players the opportunity to take on the role of a soldier for hire in an open-ended world. Read more to check out the screens and trailer ...
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher has released a small hotfix patch for People Can Fly's FPS Painkiller. This update brings your retail game to v1.3.1 and addresses the Load game issue from saves within a game level. It is multiplayer compatible with the previous version 1.3. Read more for download links..
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced Secret of the Silver Earring, a new interactive murder mystery inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Launching for the PC in September 2004, Secret of the Silver Earring will be available in North America for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 12:41 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 :
- Fable - Trailers (2)
- LotR: Battle for Middle-Earth - Making of Cinematics
- Need for Speed Underground 2 - Trailer #2
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher has released a new demo for People Can Fly's FPS Painkiller. This multiplayer demo has the latest v1.3 code, features 2 maps (DM_ cursed & DM_Sacred) and 2 gameplay modes (Free For All and The Light Bearer). Read more for download links ...
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"The Moment of Silence" is an espionage thriller under development at German "House of Tales." Set in the near future, The Moment of Silence mixes real and fictitious locations, Orwell’s 1984, Kubrick’s 2001, technological visions and typical mystery themes. These ingredients are fused to form a true-to-life, highly immersive conspiracy theory with a variety of surprising twists in the plot.
by Judy on July 14, 2004 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developer Paradox Entertainment announced today that the highly anticipated turn-based strategy game Crusader Kings is now scheduled to ship to retail outlets in North America on September 21, 2004.
by Mark Crump on July 14, 2004 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Imagine a vast, detailed world of swords and sorcery, of dragons and knights, of fiery swords and chests overflowing with treasure… a world in which a myriad of sentient races and creatures, many of whom players will be able to base a character on, live and affect change. A place where players can follow very different paths of advancement, including assuming the roles of adventurers, crafters and merchants.
by Judy on July 13, 2004 @ 11:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking place in a massive, free-roaming city featuring five distinct interconnected neighborhoods, Need for Speed Underground 2 delivers an immersive game world where the streets are your menus. As players explore the city, they’ll encounter rival racers who will school them in the ways of the underground and tip them off to the hottest racing spots in town.
by Judy on July 13, 2004 @ 9:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts, today announced that it will release a special limited edition DVD for the highly anticipated The Sims 2. The game is the next generation sequel of The Sims, the best selling PC game of all time and will be in stores by September 17th.
