by Thomas on Jan. 12, 2003 @ 1:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Grom, CDV’s latest action adventure by the Polish development studio Rebelmind, has all the trappings of a Hollywood production and is fully packed with adventure, real time action and an intriguing story, set in the fascinating locale of Tibet. The mystique of ancient cultures and wild conspiracy theories is mixed with the turbulent background of the Second World War – Get a taste of what you can expect by downloading the
new trailer from Grom's website.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2003 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons Heroes gives you a chance to taste the victory as one of four heroes. It beckons you to take a journey through the world of the classic Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, to live as one of the great ones, and to do the legendary stuff that Heroes are meant to do! Check out a few news screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2003 @ 8:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Publisher Strategy First and Developer Introversion Software are happy to announce their North American publishing deal for Uplink: Hacker Elite, which will have gamers exploring PCs in a whole new way in Q1 2003.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2003 @ 8:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Licensing rights for fantasy RPG Dungeon Lords by D.W. Bradley of Heuristic Park were recently signed up for exclusive licensing representation. D. W. Bradley is one of the leading developers of fantasy RPGs in the U.S., famous for creating three of the Wizardry titles. With 20 years of experience making RPGs, and a proven, proprietary, 2nd generation 3D RPG engine, Heuristic Park has embarked upon making a new type of game that represents a bold step forward for the genre of fantasy RPG games. The working title for this new game is Dungeon Lords, and this new genre is called, "RPG-fighter".
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2003 @ 7:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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JoWooD is proud to announce Gothic II, the breathtaking role-playing action adventure game, will feature 400 Non-Player Characters when it has its UK release in Q1 2003 on PC. Players will need to keep their wits about them at all times to survive in this deadly world. As the player progresses through his epic journey, he will encounter hundreds of highly intelligent NPCs who will either help or hinder him depending upon both their disposition and their past interactions with the player. Read more for info and check out the screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2003 @ 7:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As expected, the multiplayer beta test for Innerloop and Codemasters' upcoming first person shooter IGI 2: Covert Strike has been released, allowing people to try out the team based multiplayer mode on one map from the full version. As IGI 2: Covert Strike reaches its final stages of development, this public Multiplayer Beta Test provides gamers with an early taste of what to expect from the game’s multiplayer maps. The multiplayer gameplay is set to be a major highpoint in the game. Codemasters’ recent, closed Beta Test was a massive success and attracted over 30,000 players, double the number anticipated. Read more for links where to download the demo ...
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2003 @ 7:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mercedes-Benz World Racing, a 3D Racing-Simulation with high quality, mission-based elements, is the first game ever to feature a line-up of current Mercedes-Benz cars, plus selected classic and vintage models. Players start out as a rookie racer struggling to climb the ladder to the top of the racing circuit. After the completion of each mission, drivers can unlock new and vintage Mercedes-Benz cars, as well as new car interiors and racetracks in this exhilarating 3D racing game. A batch of new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 9:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Harbinger is a single-player action / RPG set in a fantastic science fiction universe. As one of three distinct character types, players explore the world of Harbinger – journey to the far reaches of space, battle unique foes never before seen in any medium, discover powerful new weapons and alien technologies, and uncover the dark secrets buried within the massive starship’s steel walls. In human words think Diablo in a Starcraft environment! Check the screens and the small in game footage trailer! Njoy!
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 9:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The game is developed on original high-tech engine The Firestarter Engine, which uses the possibilities of the latest accelerator generation GeForce 3, 4. Among the engine possibilities are work with outdoor and indoor areas, coloured dynamic lighting, dynamic shadows, vertex and pixel shaders, T&L, procedure textures, various classes of particle system-based effects, interactive and destructible level objects, realistic physics, high-polygonal character and monster models (up to 5000 of polygons), skeleton animation. The official website has been updated (
thanks Unrealik)with 3 new screens, read more to check them out
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 6:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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ATV Quad Power Racing 2 puts you in the driving seat of powerful off-road quad bikes and then gives you that little bit extra. The fast, edge-of-your-seat arcade gameplay blends seamlessly with the outrageous tricks you can pull both in the air and on the ground. Whether you’re performing a heart attack over the dunes, an endo across the stadium or a nik nak in the swamps, you’ll always be pushing it to the limits. Plus, you can do it all as one of 10 real top pro riders or one of 10 new characters. Race against the AI competitors and friends to take the top prize in many game play modes. It’s astoundingly detailed but, don’t worry, the only thing you’ll get bogged down in is the mud. Race through the dirt in this all-action racer but be prepared to fight dirty too.
by Thomas on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 3:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment UK (SCE UK) announced today that during the peak selling season of 2002, PlayStation 2 achieved the highest ever sell-through breaking all records in its history for both hardware and software in Japan, North America and Europe.
by Thomas on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 3:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Entertainment software publisher NovaLogic, Ltd. today announced the release of the official single player demo for Highland Warriors. Featuring two single player missions from the Mackay and Cameron clans campaigns, the 154 MB playable demo lets gamers re-enact the Scottish battle for freedom. The demo will be available for download from
www.novalogic.com.
by Thomas on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision Inc. and Marvel Enterprises Inc. agreed to extend their superhero video game licensing agreements. Financial details weren't disclosed, but the companies said the new agreement represents the largest deal between the parties and includes improved financial terms. In a press release Wednesday, Activision said it will develop and publish video game products based on Marvel's comic book franchises Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four and Iron Man through 2009. Under the new agreement, Activision also has the option to acquire the interactive entertainment rights to develop products in conjunction with motion pictures and television series involving those characters.
by Thomas on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SpectraVideo plc are about to launch two new Logic3 Flightstick controllers for the Xbox and Gamecube consoles. The Logic3 Flightstick controllers are the perfect partners for games such as Star Wars Rogue Squadron 2 and Jedi StarFighter; Yager; Jane's Attack Squadron and even games like Battle Engine Aquila.
One ring to rule them all… Based on New Line Cinema's epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novels, The Lord of the Rings™, The Two Towers™ video games will integrate cinema and gameplay to deliver an epic interactive experience. In the game, players will be able to relive the most memorable movie moments from the first two films, "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers." Does the game measure up the the excellence of the movie? Read more and find out!
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 4:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Project 3 has once again released a new patch for their team-based tactical shooter New World Order. This upgrades your European retail copy to v1.34 and adds new graphics options, a third-person free look mode, networking enhancements, other new features, bug fixes etc (
thanks FileShack). Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab the goods ...
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2003 @ 8:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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CDV Software is asking gamers throughout Europe to unite in a battle to defeat their American counterparts.The American Conquest War of Independence – sponsored in part by Gainward – will run on both sides of the Atlantic between February 14th and May 15th of 2003. Over 4,000 players are expected to enter worldwide, making this one of the biggest organised knockout tournaments around. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2003 @ 5:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher's "Mystery Of The Mummy" is inspired by the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Become Sherlock Holmes as you embark on a remarkable adventure. Investigate a mysterious case, full of suspense, of the disappearance of a famous archaeologist and a valuable Egyptian Mummy, in turn-of-the-century England. What begins as a simple case quickly becomes a web of intrigue, robbery, priceless artifacts, and potentially, a murder. Read more for links where to grab the demo ..
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2003 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Unreal II is an intense gaming experience that immerses players in an epic story-driven adventure featuring superb graphics. As a Terran Colonial Authority Marshall, you’re patrolling a sector of the frontier with three crew members when an interstellar war erupts about you! Rumors of powerful and ancient alien artifacts have driven rival factions to war in an attempt to find and control the objects. You must locate these artifacts, determine their purpose and restore order to the sector - before it’s too late. Check the new batch of Unreal-istic screens as well as the in-game action packed trailer !!!
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2003 @ 3:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Polish developers Mirage have just released a new update patch for their recently released first-person shooter "Sniper: Path of Vengeance" This upgrade brings your retail game to v2.33. Although it being a whopping 42.5mb in size there is no info available on what exactly it does fix/update (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for links where to grab the goods ...
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2003 @ 1:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring an original storyline written exclusively for Activision by comics’ industry legend Larry Hama, and featuring the voices of Mark Hamill and Patrick Stewart, X-Men: Wolverine’s Revenge allows players to assume the role of Wolverine, everyone’s favourite cigar smoking badass member of the X-Men. In the game, Wolverine faces a race against time to find an antidote to the viral time bomb that’s just been discovered in his system. With only 48 hours to live, Wolverine returns to the clandestine Department H facility deep in the Canadian wilderness, to uncover the terrible secrets behind the Weapon X laboratory and the experiments that turned the mutant hero into a savage killing machine. Check out these slice and dice screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2003 @ 11:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo did not only announce the upcoming "new and improved" Gameboy Advance but we also managed to pick up some screens on several of teir upcoming Gamecube titles such as : Ghost Recon, RTX Red Rock, LoTR : The Two Towers, F-Zero, Rayman : Hoodlum Havoc and Gladius. Njoy
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2003 @ 8:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Virtual Skipper 2 (VSK2) from French developer Duran Duboi is a worthy and more sophisticated successor to Virtual Skipper, the first realtime 3D regatta game which, in the last two years, has established itself as the sailing video game standard. When world attention focuses on sailing's premier event The America's Cup in New Zealand in February, what has been heralded as the most realistic sailing simulator now in existence will be launched onto PC screens in the UK. Check the new batch of seaworthy screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2003 @ 7:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft announced today that it will release Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell for the PS2 as well as for GameCube and Game Boy Advance by spring 2003. Impatient fans will be treated to a PC-version of the blockbuster game earlier this year. Today we serve up a few new PS2 screens as well as a batch of new PC screens.. Njoy!
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2003 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment Inc. announced todaythat EverQuest Online Adventures for the PS2 will be available at retail stores nationwide February 2003. EverQuest Online Adventures brings the player interaction and community that have made the original EverQuest so wildly popular to a whole new audience of console gamers. For a monthly subscription fee of $9.99, console gamers will embark on unlimited adventures in the "virtual" land of Tunaria with hundreds of thousands of other console gamers from all over the "real" world. SOE is developing a variety of payment options to accommodate the demand from gamers everywhere.