by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2003 @ 11:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Pocketeers are delighted to announce that their company has recently signed a deal with New Jersey based Destination Software Inc. to produce Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed for the Nintendo Gameboy Advance platform. The game will utilise their renowned C2 engine technologies, to produce fully featured 3D environments and vehicles along with a realistic physics engine to give the gamer as thrilling racing experience as possible on GBA. The product will feature a much upgraded version of the Pocketeer 3D racing engine shown on
their 3D racing engine pagesby Rainier on Jan. 6, 2003 @ 10:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Praetorians is an epic 3D troop based strategy game centred around the historical battles from the campaigns of Julius Caesar. Taking on the role of a Roman General you are transported back to the deserts of Egypt, the frozen lands of the Gauls and to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy. The road to victory depends on strategy, tactics, troop formations, learning to combine units and exploiting your enemy's weaknesses. Eidos has just re-released a previously available, this one is just high resolution. Read more for download links...
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2003 @ 9:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Matrix Games is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership involving
Tri Synergy Inc., a major North American co-publisher with extensive retail distribution experience. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2003 @ 8:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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To make the experience of modern war as immersive as possible, EA Pacific is using a proprietary state-of-the-art 3D engine, code-named “Sage,” which delivers unprecedented detail and interactivity. Because of Sage, Generals’ battlefields will include fully modeled urban cityscapes, rugged deserts, vast forests and frozen wastelands. Amazing special effects will allow players to crush cars with hulking tanks, blow out the windows of skyscrapers, or lace the skies with smoke from dueling fighter planes.
by Peter on Jan. 6, 2003 @ 2:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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AlienPants Ltd today announces the creation of an Online and Multiplayer Game and Community Management Consultancy Division. The new division will draw on the experience of Tom Gordon, Michael Large and Charlotte McCarron, who collectively have more than twenty years experience in the Online and Multiplayer Games industry.
by Thomas on Jan. 6, 2003 @ 1:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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What is "real"? Well, Matrix Games' search for new titles to publish, for a start. Opportunity Knocks! Join a Fast-Growing Company.. Full pressrelease below!
by Thomas on Jan. 6, 2003 @ 1:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Indiana Jones is back and better than ever! From the crocodile-infested waters in Ceylon to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, perennial action hero Indiana Jones' wits, agility, whip lashing and hand-to-hand combat skills will be put to the test as never before in Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb from LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC, developed in collaboration with The Collective, Inc... Read more for the first 11 PS2-specific grabs.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2003 @ 4:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Purge, delivers a compelling combination of first-person shooter gameplay and RPG character development, immersing players in a strife-torn world that blends science fiction and fantasy. In Purge, players will find themselves engrossed in a war between two opposing forces, the Order (humans genetically modified to scientific perfection) and the Chosen (religious believers who reject all forms of technology). Players will be able to customize their characters, various skills and innovative weapons. Read more for info download links...
by Thomas on Jan. 4, 2003 @ 6:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Once again the official DNF site is updated with a new version of the official
Duke Nukem Forever FAQ. Pretty much everything known about DNF can be found and if it's not there then it's probably not known. This update of the FAQ adds several new pieces of information including info about future screenshots, the game's humor level, parental lock, current technological level, and more!
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2003 @ 10:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Horse Race Manager (developed by Cyanide Studios, known for Cycling Manager and Cycling Manager2 ) will be published and released in Europe, the UK, Russia and Asia in March. Sherpa Games is looking for publishers in North America. The game allows the player to control and participate in various challenges of running a successful thoroughbred racing organization, including hiring of the staff, racing the horses, and betting on the races. The game also has online multiplayer capabilities through Gamespy, allowing players to race against each other. The players can make money by breeding horses, winning prize money for races and betting on the races. Read more for a new batch of screens and links where to get the demo...
by Justin on Jan. 4, 2003 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Zapper (a cricket) you hop your way through six interactive worlds in a quest to find your brother, held captive by the evil magpie queen. Dangerous traps and even more dangerous enemies await Zapper. It will take fast-footed skill and timing to conquer all the worlds and survive the final showdown with the magpie queen. Is this game a winner or did we zap away to a different channel?
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2003 @ 4:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Splinter Cell will grant players access to the highest echelons of national security, where shadowy operatives have the freedom to do whatever it takes to safeguard America. In Splinter Cell, the player controls Sam Fisher, a field operative of a secretive "black-ops" NSA sub-agency called Third Echelon. Sam Fisher is geared up to infiltrate high-security strongholds, seize critical intelligence, destroy threatening data and neutralize the enemy - all without leaving a trace. A new "making of" trailer is now available for download, featuring in game footage and comments from UbiSoft Canada producer Mathieu Ferland. Read more for links where to grab it...
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2003 @ 7:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fusing epic World War II battles with heart-stopping covert operations and tactical combat, RtCW: Tides of War & Resurrection uncover Hitler’s horrific obsession with the occult, living dead, and genetic mutations.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2003 @ 6:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Indy's latest adventure plays out in dramatic fashion thanks to new gameplay features such as brawling combat. This time, in addition to using his trademark whip and pistol, Indy can engage in fierce hand-to-hand combat against foes, many of whom are well-versed in martial arts. Improvised weapons such as shovels, chairs and table legs also can be used to fend off adversaries. The result is a more immersive and more Indy-like gameplay experience, set amidst spine-tingling movie-like action sequences, such as a rickshaw chase in Hong Kong and a spectacular battle atop moving gondolas in the South China Sea area. New screens showing off some of the action and locations ...
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2003 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Join Michael Knight and KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) as they fight to protect the innocent in a world of criminals who operate above the law! In Knight Rider, a game based on the classic 80’s TV series, players will take on the role of KITT and assist Michael Knight in his quest for law and order through 10 action-packed missions that will take place in over 15 different environments. KITT, a sentient top-secret super car that is virtually indestructible, is programmed to protect human life and fight crime alongside its driver, the intrepid Michael Knight.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2003 @ 1:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Purge, delivers a compelling combination of first-person shooter gameplay and RPG character development, immersing players in a strife-torn world that blends science fiction and fantasy. In Purge, players will find themselves engrossed in a war between two opposing forces, the Order (humans genetically modified to scientific perfection) and the Chosen (religious believers who reject all forms of technology). Players will be able to customize their characters, various skills and innovative weapons. In related news,
GameHelper got word that the public beta version of Purge, Freeform Interactive's upcoming online-only FPS/RPG game, is delayed until tomorrow
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2003 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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About a week ago we
announced the upcoming patch for SoF2 and today Activision comes through with a pair of Gold patches for Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix, updating the mercenary first-person shooter by Raven Software to version 1.03. This release adds three new multiplayer maps (Kamchatka mp_kam5, Jordan mp_jor1 and Shop mp_shop2), a fixed mp_col2 map, new shell art, and some bug fixes (
thanks 3DGgamers).
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2003 @ 11:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Publisher Activision and developer Creative Assembly have been quiet about their new installment for the Total War RTS series. Rumor had it that the 3rd edition was going to be set in the Roman Empire period but no comments were given by either parties, either way the cat is out of the bag as the new trailer clearly shows the rumor is true. Read more for download links to check some cinematic action of this upcoming beauty.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2003 @ 11:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The world’s most popular sport makes a run at the PS2, with more than 700 teams from throughout the world including national teams like USA, England, Brazil, France and Japan and international clubs like Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool plus legendary powerhouse clubs from the past. Over 13,500 players are recreated in intricate detail, with players able to perform a seemingly endless number of authentic moves including high-flying headers, bicycle kicks, and goal saving slide tackles. Battle for victory in stadiums filled with passionate fans as they support their team with electrifying chants while waving their club and country flags. Check the new batch of screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2003 @ 10:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Netamin Communication Corporation, a global pioneer in Massively Multiplayer Online Sports Games (MMOSG), has launched its latest Ultimate Baseball Online (UBO) mini-game, UBO Homerun Tournament. Players can swing for the fences by downloading the game, available now, read more for more detailed info and download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2003 @ 10:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The debut release of CodeRed, a modified version of the Quake II source code. CodeRed offers a science fiction theme covering 20 levels featuring new weapons, new enemies, and more, along with a reworked engine that supports 32-bit color, new particle effects, stainmaps, and more. Read more for links where to download this standalone Quake2 mod.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2003 @ 6:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Twice the game as the original -- Devil May Cry 2's level design far exceeds the original. Much of the game's environment is outdoors and will include a Gotham-like cityscape and an old European town. More environments will be announced as the release date approaches! Today we scored a trailer with in game Lucia action and some cgi action. Read more for links!
by Thomas on Jan. 2, 2003 @ 6:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mojo Jojo is fed up with The Powerpuff Girls. He's invented a scheme to put all of Townsville under his mind control...Radio Jojo! But Mojo doesn't know his sour signals are strong enough to summon aliens to invade Townsville! As The Powerpuff Girls you must defeat Mojo and annihilate the aliens before the Townsville citizens become aliens forever! Battle your way through level upon level of interesting missions and outrageous clashes in a 3-D Townsville world. The survival of everyone's favorite superheroes, The Powerpuff Girls, depends on you!
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2003 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another War 2 is the sequel to Mirage/Cenega's Another War (released esrlier this year), an RPG game with story localised in occupied Europe during WWII. The witty and humorous plot combined with the sophisticated character development system gives the player days of the addicting fun. Check the interesting batch of screens ..
by Thomas on Dec. 31, 2002 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The gameplay in FireStarter is action-focused - a player is to carry out tasks on levels overcrowded with dangerous monsters, by using personal skills, over 20 types of weapons and unique artefacts. The victory conditions vary from a need to survive within a given time to eliminating a certain monster/device. At the game beginning player will have five characters to choose from - soldier, agent, gangster and two more, each with a unique set of characteristics and skills.. 3 new shots below!