by Rainier on June 19, 2003 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Alter Echo players assume the role of Nevin, a reluctant hero with the ability to alter time and morph his PolySuit between three unique combat forms. Nevin must fight for survival against an entire planet that has gone mad--the actual surface of the planet is alive, and uses its bio-mechanical properties to spawn enemy after enemy, ensuring relentless action.
by Rainier on June 19, 2003 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nosferatu is a modern word derived from the Old Slavonic word *nosufur-atu, borrowed from the greek nosophoros, a plague carrier. Nosferatu - The Wrath of Malachi crosses the brooding, creepy and scary atmosphere of the successful survival horror genre (Resident Evil and Silent Hill), with "traditional" first person shooter action, making the game cross genre of FPS and survival horror. Nosferatu is shocking fear, violent action and entertaining FPS game play.
by Thomas on June 19, 2003 @ 7:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In little more than a month on store shelves, Atari's Enter The Matrix has sold through 2.5 million units in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), making it the 14th - and fastest-selling - title/franchise in the Atari catalogue to cross this sales threshold.
by Thomas on June 19, 2003 @ 7:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari will bring Terminator3: War of the Machines, a singleplayer and online multiplayer first person shooter set in the ravaged battlefields of the Tech Com-versus-SkyNet conflict from the Terminator world, to personal computer (PC) this winter. Currently in development by Hungary-based Clever's Games, Terminator 3: War of the Machines will allow up to 32 players to face off online as either technologically-advanced SkyNet Terminators or battle-hardened Tech Com Special Forces in an epic multiplayer struggle for supremacy.
by Thomas on June 19, 2003 @ 7:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Race in a real pack with the new multiplayer PC demo for TOCA Race Driver, now available for download.. This multiplayer demo enables gamers to experience motor sport's most aggressive exhibition of close-contact racing against their mates around three circuits – Sears Point, Norisring and Adelaide – played over LAN or online for up to 12 players. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 18, 2003 @ 5:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari will bring Terminator 3: War of the Machines, a single-player and online multiplayer first-person shooter set in the ravaged battlefields of the Tech Com-versus-SkyNet conflict from the Terminator world, to the PC this Fall. Currently in development by Hungary-based Clever’s Games, Terminator 3: War of the Machines will allow up to 32 players to face off online as either technologically-advanced SkyNet Terminators or battle-hardened Tech Com Special Forces in an epic multi-player struggle for supremacy.
by Rainier on June 18, 2003 @ 3:00 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 post, we grouped them and so far there are trailers for :
- Ghost Recon: Island Thunder [Xbox] - Trailer
- Savage: The Battle For Newerth - Trailer
- Alien Raid - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers became available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 18, 2003 @ 12:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take on the role of Sen, and explore the new worlds with ‘Chameleon’ technology allowing you to impersonate members of the different tribes and go safely among them. Learn the history of how this new world came to be and resolve the feuding into a peaceful conclusion where your true origins will be revealed. Mysterious Journey 2: Chameleon is also known as Schizm 2. Read more to check out these mysterious new screens ...
by Rainier on June 18, 2003 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The day is upon us! We here at Eidos are extremely pleased to announce that the PS2 version of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness has OFFICIALLY GONE GOLD!!! Now complete, Lara Croft will be on the shelves of major retailers this coming weekend!!! The wait is over, the time has come! The Angel of Darkness has been unleashed upon the world...are you ready?
by Rainier on June 18, 2003 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Desert Combat team has released a new version of their popular BF1942 mod. Public Alpha 0.38d features a slew of bug fixes and additions aimed at creating one of the best war game experiences on the PC. In this stage of development each is roughly balanced with some minor advantages to each, making gameplay much more fun and exciting. One of the main "fixes" is now full compatibility with the latest BF1942 v1.4 update patch (a lot of people experienced issues with that). Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on June 18, 2003 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The world has seen all kinds of weapons of mass destruction: nuclear, chemical and biological. Now the threat is digital. A virus, simple in concept yet catastrophic in effect, has been developed. Its target is the communication systems of the world. It will shut down all digital entertainment, economic trade and cripple the military, causing breaches in all security systems and global mass chaos. There is only enough time to send one operative. His codename: Raven. His mission: to find the virus, copy it and then destroy the research lab where it is located. A new batch of screens just arrived ...
by Rainier on June 18, 2003 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jack the Ripper is a “warp advanced game” that features the story of James Mortimer, a reporter of the “New York Today”, investigating on murders that strangely look like Jack the Ripper’sstylein White Chapel15years earlier. The game includes 3D characters, full 3D animations in real time and 3 different types of gameplay: Exploration, Discussion&Puzzles. Check the new screens ...
by Thomas on June 18, 2003 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Global interactive entertainment publisher Atari, Inc. claimed an 18.4% share of video games software sales during May 2003, earning the Company the #1 rank among all video game publishers during the month, according to The NPD Group, Inc. The May 2003 sales performance compared with a 5.4% market share and sixth position among publishers in May 2002.
by Thomas on June 18, 2003 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Priest is a multiplayer, head-to-head combat game that introduces controversial themes in a Wild West setting.
by Thomas on June 18, 2003 @ 4:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following the phenomenally successful European launch of its Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME and subsequent booster pak, Konami of Europe has announced that the latest booster pak – subtitled Metal Raiders – will be launched across Europe in July.. More about it below!
by Rainier on June 18, 2003 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Just as in the "Magic" card game, in "Magic: The Gathering - Battlegrounds" players will choose a duelist and up to two of "Magic's" five colors -- red, green, white, blue, and black -- to attempt to reduce their opponent's life to zero. Of course, getting an opponent to zero will not be easy; players will have to utilize lightning reflexes, strategic brilliance and, on occasion, raw power to overcome an enemy. Check these spiffy 20 new screens ...
by Rainier on June 17, 2003 @ 2:17 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 post, we grouped them and so far there are trailers for :
- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Trailer
- Star Wars: Republic Commando - E3 Trailer
- Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II - Trailer
- Xpand Rally - Updated E3 Trailer
- Colin McRae Rally 4 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers became available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 17, 2003 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Formula One 2003 is the latest installment in Sony Computer Entertainments long-standing series of outstanding games, based on the FIA Formula One World Championship. Since its first release in 1996 (under the Psygnosis label), every one of the 7 Formula One releases has been the highest-selling and most successful of all Formula One based-games across the world. Read more for a fresh batch of screens and an ingame action trailer (
thanks ToTheGame)!
by Rainier on June 17, 2003 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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3D Prophet 9600 Pro, Hercules’ new mid-range graphics board based on ATI’s RADEON 9600 PRO chipset, is about to make a splash in the world of 3D gaming. 3D Prophet 9600 Pro is the latest powerful offering in Hercules’s high-quality range of 3D graphics boards, providing impressive performance and rendering quality for a truly cinematic gaming experience. Read more for more details
by Rainier on June 17, 2003 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced the North American release of Big Mutha Truckers. Big Mutha Truckers places players behind the wheel of a big rig diesel deep in the heart of the South on a mission to inherit Ma Jackson's Big Mother Trucking Company. With a complete cast of colorful characters and plenty of campy redneck humor, Big Mutha Truckers is now available for the PS2 and is scheduled to ship on June 23rd for the Xbox as well as PC for the suggested retail price of $19.95.
by Rainier on June 16, 2003 @ 6:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds is a 3rd person action-adventure game based on the successful cult series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Just like the show, the adventure takes place at ground zero for all things vampire – Sunnydale, California. Developed with the show's writers as a 'lost episode' from season 5, Chaos Bleeds involves an unraveling tale in which a dimensional bleed has been enabled by Pure Evil to consume humanity once and for all. It's up to Buffy and her friends to stop it all from happening...again! Read more to check some screens ...
by Rainier on June 16, 2003 @ 3:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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This first-ever campaign disk for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft will not require players to have a retail copy of the original game to enjoy a new Ghost campaign. Both new recruits and seasoned vets who earned their stripes playing the original Xbox game will enjoy the camaraderie of the shared battlefield. Xbox Live soldiers can experience the intensity of the front lines side-by-side with their battlefield brothers while covering each others' backs and calling out commands using the Xbox Live Communicator headset.
by Rainier on June 16, 2003 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment today announced Lost Dungeons of Norrath, a new expansion for the incredibly popular PC Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG), EverQuest. This full-sized expansion will focus on the exploration of more than forty dynamic dungeons, with the main emphasis being placed on single group content. New technology and design ideas have been implemented that will allow players to work their way through dungeons individually tailored to the strength of their group. Lost Dungeons of Norrath will be available fall 2003 in limited quantities at retail and as a secure digital download from SOE.
by Rainier on June 16, 2003 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The world's greatest secret weapon is being unleashed for the first time on videogame consoles as Natalie, Dylan, Alex and Bosley unite once again for an all-new, action-packed adventure. Incorporating a completely new and unique storyline, the Angels will go undercover to unravel a worldwide mystery and foil the devious plans of a criminal mastermind threatening to steal the world's most famous monuments. Earlier today we had some new screens and now we have a new trailer showing off some in game action (especially Cameron Diaz'z famous ass wigglin scene!) mixed with familiar looking movie blurb's, converted to WMV for your convenience... Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 16, 2003 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is pleased to announce the continuation of the multi-million selling Formula One series. The only game to be officially licensed by Formula One Administration Ltd, FORMULA ONE 2003 will be released in July this year. Benefiting from a brand new deal signed with Formula One Administration Ltd, the FORMULA ONE franchise will now be exclusive to SCEE and to PlayStation2 for the next four years, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and the closest experience to being an F1 driver you'll get on any platform.