by Rainier on April 4, 2002 @ 2:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A reminder that this is a GC launch title. Wake up, kid the entire Universal Studios Theme Park is yours to explore for the day, but you only have one day to see everything!! Luckily for you, your animated pal, Woody the Woodpecker will be along as your guide. Listen to him carefully and you'll be able to go places and do things no visitor has ever done before.
by Rainier on April 4, 2002 @ 1:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Some character profiles, so you can tell which cities they've been raised on the streets of. As well as some 20+ ingame screens for your enjoyment.
by Rainier on April 4, 2002 @ 1:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Working through the night, the network of underground journalists, designers and printers, worked feverishly to prepare Neocronicle issue no 2! Taking no prisoners, speaking its mind, and sharing its thoughts with the world, this group of dedicated followers risked their all to finish it and attempt to voice their opinions. To all that listen, here is the second issue. To all that don't, why not?! Get the
.pdf here (300k) or grab it as a
zip file here (250k).
If you missed the first issue, go HERE.by Rainier on April 4, 2002 @ 12:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Playstation and Disney invite kids to take the trip of a lifetime to explore Disney’s fun-packed Hawaiian adventure on PSone, ‘Lilo and Stitch Trouble in Paradise’. This exciting action/adventure platform game is based on the brand new animated ‘Lilo and Stitch’ Disney feature film which is as much a heart-warming and unique intergalactic adventure as it is a moral tale based on companionship and family values.
by Thomas on April 4, 2002 @ 12:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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UK Games Service Multi Player Zone proudly team up with CDV Software Entertainment to deliver the first official Cossacks 1v1 prize ladder. Using Multi Player Zone's team and competition service ClanArena, Cossacks players from around the globe will shortly be able to battle it out to decide who the ultimate commander really is.
by Thomas on April 4, 2002 @ 12:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Reakktor.com and publisher CDV proudly present the final pack shot of the forthcoming Massive multiplayer online role-playing game Neocron. “I wanted to capture the essence of the futuristic cyber sci-fi world that Neocron has created” says Axel Rathgeber, producer at CDV Software Entertainment AG. “Tom Thiel the illustrator and industry veteran has done just that. The attention to detail and atmosphere of his work has us all inspired and geared up for the launch of Neocron in the 2nd half of 2002”
by Rainier on April 4, 2002 @ 1:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Yes its true ... i just received my copy of Dungeon Siege today. Ahh do i love the smell of games fresh out of the box or what, it almost turns me on! Hey, i said ALMOST! At any rate .. after a few hours of gameplay i made a 50 some screens for all you people out there. So if it hits your local game store tomorrow then you know what to expect .. do NOT hesitate .. this game is a must have ... The next step up from Diablo II .. bigger and better! Njoy!
by Thomas on April 3, 2002 @ 8:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Christian Antkow's "id software" latest .plan update let us know that he is currently testing the new Dedicated Only Server, (Win32) that should hopefully be released in the near future for Wolfenstein. Read more below for full .plan file.
by Thomas on April 3, 2002 @ 7:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mindscape is proud to announce the acquisition of the UK publishing rights for the space RTS game Starmageddon: Project Earth from Polish developer Lemon Interactive. The game takes the best and proven elements of the real-time strategy genre to the next level, where both quick thinking and long-term strategies are important. Starmageddon: Project Earth features unique gameplay, an easy-to-use interface, 3D technical advances, and a storyline that is integral to gameplay. Starmageddon: Project Earth will be released in Q3 2002 for PC CD-Rom, priced at £24.99.
by Rainier on April 3, 2002 @ 5:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Following the announcement of its licensing agreement with 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, Thrustmaster unveils the three PC products to be release at the end of April.
by Thomas on April 3, 2002 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Wonders 2 is the sequel to the award winning turn based strategy game, Age of Wonders. Developed by Triumph Studios and PopTop Software, the game will sport better graphics and updated gameplay. Check out game overview and some new screens below!
by Rainier on April 3, 2002 @ 11:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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During the month of January 2002, GAME.uk.com, the online store and part of GAME, Europe's leading specialist video game and computer software retailer, announced a video games list, and offered members of the AOL service in the UK the opportunity to vote for their favourite game.
by Thomas on April 3, 2002 @ 10:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Further enhancing its internal console development capabilities and bolstering its ability to create games for the next-generation consoles, Activision, Inc., today announced the acquisition of software developer Shaba Games LLC.
by Thomas on April 3, 2002 @ 10:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA(R of America today announced that its critically acclaimed fighting game, "Virtua Fighter 4" for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, was the #1 selling title on the platform during its first week of sales according to independent retail data from NPD TRSTS (week ending 3/23). With lightning-fast gameplay action, breathtaking graphics and all new modes and features, "Virtua Fighter 4," was recently named the "Best Fighting Game Ever Made," by gaming enthusiast publication Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine.
by Rainier on April 3, 2002 @ 10:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Shacknews' Raven Software Q&A HomeLAN previews the upcoming first person multiplayer team shooter
"Mobile Forces", based on playing a beta version of the full game from Rage Software and Real Time Worlds. PC.IGN has posted up a new preview on "
EVE: The Second Genesis ", Simon & Schuster's upcoming massively multiplayer space sim.
GameSpot,
Cube.IGN,
The Electric Playground, and
PlanetGameCube all gave "Eternal Darkness" a whirl.
GameSpot and
Gamers.com both review "Heroes Of Might&Magic IV" (thanks voodoo). Gamespy got the chance to take an early look at
C&C Generals.
by Thomas on April 3, 2002 @ 9:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tiscali Games tossed up two new demos for Cryo's adventure games. First one is
Jerusalem (49 MB) and second one is
The Secret of the Nautilus - sometimes known as Jules Verne: Under the Sea (58 MB).
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 8:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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It seems that somebody angry with the delay surrounding the New World Order MP demo tried (and succeeded) to fool people by hacking into the NWO Forum and posted a msg under one of the P3/Termite Games admins stating we could expect the demo today at 6pm. After other admins read about this they dug up the logs/ips and found the culprit.. alas.. the demo is NOT released nor is a new date given. SOB!
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 8:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Squeegee your TV 'cause Xbox is getting wet. Infogrames, Inc. , a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment software, is adding another smash title to its Atari lineup this summer when its wild water racer, Splashdown, races onto the Xbox from Microsoft. Complete with authentic Sea-Doo watercraft, a crazy cast of characters and the most insane waters found on Earth, Splashdown brings the speed and skill of watercraft racing to the stunning world of Xbox.
by Thomas on April 2, 2002 @ 5:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA Corporation and Nintendo Co., Ltd. today announced that the two companies have teamed up to develop "F-Zero (working title)" video game titles for the next-generation 3D-CG Triforce arcade board and the Nintendo GameCube. As part of the agreement, SEGA and Nintendo will collaborate on the projects using a new game system that will enable the arcade and console games to interact via "Memory Card 59." The announcement builds off the previously announced alliance between SEGA and Nintendo on February 18, 2002 to develop the Triforce arcade board and reinforces the companies' strategies to integrate arcade and home console entertainment.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 2:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami of Europe and peripheral specialist Thrustmaster have joined forces to release a flightstick specially optimized for use with Konami’s highly anticipated Deadly Skies air combat title for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 1:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions is proud to present a new, fast and frantic football management game unlike anything else available. The Soccer Manager provides action packed Premier League and European Cup gaming, thrusting football fanatics and gamers alike into the hot seat.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 11:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. announced that WRECKLESS: The Yakuza MissionsTM and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 were the #1 and #2 best-selling third-party titles by units for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft in Germany for the week of March 18 – 24, 2002, according to Media Control. These results followed the successful European launch of Xbox on March 14, 2002.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 11:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This summer, video game publisher Nintendo of America and film entertainment company Hypnotic combine efforts to promote the upcoming NINTENDO GAMECUBE title, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, via a pioneering online filmmaking competition, Eternaldarknessfilms.com. Nintendo is searching for a short film that perfectly embodies the haunting themes of its new video game thriller launching this summer.
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 11:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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We have covered a boat load of Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast single player screens last week ... in case you were still not convinced that this title is totally excellent we bring you some multiplayer action screens .. which adds extra to the replay value of this brilliant title! Njoy!
by Rainier on April 2, 2002 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gavin Raeburn, Codemasters’ Studio Head today confirms a dramatic departure for his studio’s next development project and his intention to shake up the “predictable” first-person action game market with Shoot to Kill: Colombian Crackdown.