by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2002 @ 7:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Publisher Strategy First and Developer Third Wire are pleased to announce that Strike Fighters: Project 1, the flight simulation that everyone is talking about has shipped to retail stores nationwide.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2002 @ 7:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Acclaim's Legends of Wrestling II is the exciting follow up to the holiday 2001 smash hit Legends of Wrestling, taking you through the ultimate wrestling hall of fame with the top grapplers battling for squared circle supremacy! Read more for details ...
by Thomas on Oct. 24, 2002 @ 5:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Interplay and the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing announced today Hunter: The Reckoning has gone gold. The GameCube title is scheduled to ship in mid-November. Developed by High Voltage Software, Hunter: The Reckoning is an action game based on the characters and fiction found in the popular role-playing game Hunter: The Reckoning and the immersive World of Darkness created by White Wolf Publishing Inc.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2002 @ 4:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Signing a bonanza of strategy, simulation titles from Montreal based publishing house, Strategy First , Gerhard Schanz, MD of Schanz International Consultants comments “Strategy First titles are a new strength to our Asian portfolio. I am sure this one will be a very long & mutually fortifying relationship in the industry. We are eager to work with their titles”.
by Thomas on Oct. 24, 2002 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The 3DO Company today announced Heroes of Might and Magic IV for the Macintosh. The game will be available this fall. The newest member of the critically acclaimed Might and Magic series, Heroes IV offers the best in fantasy gaming with breathtaking graphics and an all-new magical skill system.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2002 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The game is set in year 2010 where player's conscience is entrapped by an up-to-date virus-infected virtual reality-playing machine called FireStarter. The virus-caused failure resulted in computer changing the rules of the game - to break out of the trap, the player is to complete the game within 48 hours. Immerse in an unbelievable world, created by super-modern playing machine, where you are to make it a winner of the adrenaline-brimming action. 6 new screens for your enjoyment ...
by Thomas on Oct. 24, 2002 @ 3:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announces that Championship Manager 4, the latest instalment in the record-breaking series of football management computer games, will be released in February 2003 on PC CD. The game is currently being developed by Sports Interactive. Today we bring up a bunch of screens (62) and more gameinfo.. Read more below!
by Thomas on Oct. 24, 2002 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CDV Software Entertainment UK has today revised the release dates for two of its hotly-tipped PC CD-ROM titles in order to add some crucial features and ensure the finished titles devastate the competition. Hungarian developer Mithis Games has joined CDV and Philos Labs to work on space strategy title Imperium Galactica III. Originally planned for release at the end of 2002, the extra development time will allow the team to add a new multiplayer mode - extending the shelf life of this already colossal game.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2002 @ 10:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cinemaware’s epic game production, Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown is currently in development at the company’s headquarters in Burlingame, California. The product is based on Cinemaware’s hit game Defender of the Crown, first released in 1986 on the Commodore Amiga and subsequently to a variety of platforms where sold over 1,000,000 units worldwide. Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown is a re-imagining of the beloved classic, with a deep storyline, a rich cast of characters, and the same commitment to stunning graphics and unique, varied gameplay that first made Cinemaware famous. Check out the 9 new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2002 @ 10:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Adventure Company is pleased to announce The Cameron Files: Pharaoh's Curse has GONE GOLD. The second in The Cameron Files series, players can join Private Investigator, Alan P. Cameron on his quest to solve the mystery behind a cursed mummy set free by an ancient ritual. Along the way, investigate the disappearance of Cameron's dear friend Moira, a member of the archeological team. Travel the Nile on a steamboat, explore the Cairo Museum of Antiquities, and meet a cast of interesting characters on your search to solve the mystery behind the empty tomb.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2002 @ 7:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. today announced the launch of the Mad Catz Blaster, the first-to-market light gun for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
by Thomas on Oct. 23, 2002 @ 5:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As LMA Manager 2003 prepares to kick off on PlayStation 2 and Xbox on November 8th, Codemasters has booted the game into the net with the launch of a
dedicated game micro site. The online centre for LMA Manager 2003 is a resource for fans and newcomers to the best-selling series. The micro site features details on the game, new screenshots, a video demo and an interview with Simon Prytherch, producer of the LMA Manager series.
by Thomas on Oct. 23, 2002 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Simon & Schuster Interactive announced today that its Real Time Strategy (RTS) game "Soldiers of Anarchy" for the PC has shipped to retail and will be in stores by Friday. SOLDIERS OF ANARCHY (S.O.A.) combines elements of Real Time Strategy (RTS) and squad- based tactical games to create a uniquely customizable single and multiplayer experience. S.O.A. also gives players a complete level and scenario editor that allows players to create new campaigns and multiplayer maps which can be shared with other users.
by Thomas on Oct. 23, 2002 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lucas Arts today tossed up a new site for their action/adventure game
Star Wars Bounty Hunter. Explore Jango's arsenal of weapons, read about characters, check out screens, movies and game info!
by Thomas on Oct. 23, 2002 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the December 2002 movie from Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, follow the Wild Thornberrys from majestic settings of the Serengeti to the proper streets of London. After an incident in Africa puts Eliza in grave danger, she is sent off to boarding school in London. Upon hearing about an evil plot by poachers to capture the wild elephants of the Serengeti, she escapes back to the wild to stop the catastrophic event and faces her biggest challenge yet. With her ability to speak with animals, Eliza gets help from her favorite chimp Darwin. But will Eliza get back to Africa in time to stop the poachers? Take a ride full of action and suspense with the Wild Thornberrys! Check out 23 PC screenshots.
by Thomas on Oct. 23, 2002 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mercurysteam Entertainment, the Madrid-based computer game developer, has just released its corporate
website. The Projects section has some artwork posted related to MSE first project. MSE's first title, which name they have not unveiled yet, will be "a shaking 3D arcade with tons of action, humour and an awesome multiplayer component", tells Dario Halle, co-founder and lead programmer, and it's planned to release during 2004.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2002 @ 7:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sammy Studios today announced that Galerians: ASH, the sequel to the “survival horror” classic Galerians, is coming to PS2 in Q1 2003. Galerians redefined quest-driven thriller games, with innovative play and psychic-induced weaponry, and a textured storyline that masterfully blended horror and science fiction genres. Galerians: ASH continues the tradition, using the power of the PS2 to fully immerse players into a frightening future-world, where an epic struggle between artificial and organic intelligence is being waged. With incredible 3D graphics, dynamic cinematic sequences and intense, heart-thumping gameplay, this title takes the Galerians series into the next chapter, with new story twists and heavy concepts from a world where mind and matter have melded.
by Thomas on Oct. 22, 2002 @ 7:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sports Interactive can finally reveal the news that all football fans have been waiting for: Championship Manager 4, the latest in the record-breaking series of football management computer games, will be released during February 2003.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2002 @ 6:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos plc ("Eidos"), one of Europe's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today provides an update on its current trading and release schedule for the financial year to 30 June 2003. The schedule reveals 'Tomb Raider' and 'Champ Man 4' slip to next year while they undergo "further refinement".
by Thomas on Oct. 22, 2002 @ 3:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Now that the monsters of Monstropolis have learned the power of laughter, they're ready to have some fun in Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. Bash Arena (working title) for GameCube. In the game, players compete as one of their beloved monsters in a unique "dodge ball-style" match set in movie-inspired stadium arenas filled with children ready to be entertained. With the use of special "laugh balls," each with their own slapstick shtick, players compete in a tournament to fill their laugh canisters first with children's laughter.
by Thomas on Oct. 22, 2002 @ 3:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As IGI's one-man army-on-the-ground, you draw on all your expertise and experience gained from years in the SAS. Clear your path into the battlezone with silent, strategic kills and use all your skills and coverts ops subtlety to ensure mission success. Choose your tactics - whether it is stealth or all guns blazing; full-on base assault, covert surveillance and infiltration; or theft and escapes, it will make all the difference in IGI 2: Covert Strike, Codemasters' latest FPS action-adventure, to be released this February 2003 on PC. 'Stealth as a Weapon' - the new IGI2: Covert Strike video launched today.
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by Thomas on Oct. 22, 2002 @ 12:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grab your clubs, hit the green and prepare for some wild golfing action with Ace Golf. Ace Golf combines crazy arcade characters with real-world golf physics and intuitive gameplay. The result is an addictive pick up and play golf game for both novice and expert gamers alike! The game is being developed by Telenet Japan Co Ltd and is due for release in the Autumn on Nintendo GameCube. Today we serve up a choice of wallpapers. Laura Ashley eat your heart out.
by Thomas on Oct. 22, 2002 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The official beta site for
C&C Generals is today updated with following information about this beta test:
Woot! The Multiplayer Test acceptance letters have just been sent out via e-mail. That mean 3,000 lucky individuals will have an e-mail confirming their participation in the upcoming Generals Multiplayer Test. So check your inbox right away, this could be your lucky day.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2002 @ 1:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Winter of the Wolf is the prequel to the critically-acclaimed, Battle Realms. The story recounts the history of the proud Wolf Clan and their rise from slavery under the tyrannical Lotus Clan. Players will journey through dark mines and snowbound forests in 12 all-new missions. Winter of the Wolf features eight all-new characters and four new Zen Masters bringing new strategic options to each clan. Battle Realms features the robust 3D engine, unique, "Living Resource System" and detailed combat model from the original game in an all-new winter setting that offers new opportunities to enrich the "living world" with details like slowed rice growth, steamy breath, and footprints left in snow. Winter of the Wolf is scheduled to ship for the PC this fall. Check the new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2002 @ 7:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today the North American release of The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers video game for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and revealed plans to bring this highly-anticipated title to the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube later this year. The Nintendo Game Boy Advance version will ship on Tuesday, November 12.