by Rainier on July 19, 2002 @ 8:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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We just received 2 new screens showing off the "Ohio" map in Monolith/Sierr'as upcoming first person shooter No One Lives Forever 2 : A Spy In H.A.R.M.'s Way. Check them out ...
by Thomas on July 19, 2002 @ 5:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lara Croft has long been pulling the heartstrings of video gamers across the world. Yesterday she was pulling other strings as she conducted the London Symphony Orchestra in the recording of the soundtrack for her new video game, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, to be released in November this year. yum yum, photos included, read more below!
by Rainier on July 19, 2002 @ 8:13 a.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.... A few new screens and some character artwork .. njoy!
by Rainier on July 18, 2002 @ 8:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment Inc. today announced deals with Snowblind Studios Inc. and Rapid Eye Entertainment Inc. to create original content for the PC and console markets under the SOE label. Rapid Eye Entertainment is currently developing a real-time strategy, PC-based EverQuest game while Snowblind Studios is developing an EverQuest-based product for the PlayStation®2. Further product information will be announced at a later date.
by Rainier on July 18, 2002 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hot on the heels of ATI announcing the 9700 series, Hercules is delighted to announce the latest members of its award-winning 3D Prophet family: the 3D Prophet 9000 and 3D Prophet 9700 series. The 3D Prophet 9000 series contains graphics accelerators based on Radeon™ 9000 and 9000 Pro processors - unique technology designed by ATI for accelerating 3D in life-like, virtual reality games. The 3D Prophet 9700 series is based on ATI’s highly anticipated Radeon™ 9700. It provides hardware acceleration with the ultimate in 3D innovation and access to the latest features available in 3D graphics technology.
by Thomas on July 18, 2002 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell will release in time for the lucrative Christmas 2002 market exclusively on Xbox, with a PC version to appear by the end of the year. Xbox is the lead development platform for the game, which has been designed to take full advantage of the advanced graphics and sound capabilities of Xbox. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell will also feature online elements using the recently announced Xbox Live service.
by Rainier on July 18, 2002 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arcade rally racing gets fast and furious in the newest addition to the EA SPORTS BIG line-up. Powerslide to win the ultimate offroad car collection with Shox for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system! Shipping in Autumn 2002, racing rookies as well as seasoned speed demons hit the circuit to compete in amped-up arcade-style car racing. Serving up tonight are 44 new screens of pure adrenaline rally racing! Njoy!
by Rainier on July 18, 2002 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metro3D, Inc. send us some screens from two all-new and enhanced versions of the popular franchise classics, Defender of the Crown and Wings for Game Boy Advance. Developed by Cinemaware, Inc., Defender of the Crown is a medieval action combat and strategy game, slated for release in July 2002. Wings, a World War I action, air combat game is scheduled to ship in August 2002. Njoy
by Rainier on July 17, 2002 @ 7:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ty the Tasmanian Tiger, a character-based action adventure game, takes players through a brilliantly animated 3D environment set in the splendor of Australia.
by Thomas on July 17, 2002 @ 5:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Driver is back on the Streets in the Follow-up to the Top-Selling PlayStation Series.. Infogrames, a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment software, is creating a third installment in the smash hit Driver series, currently titled Driver 3, for the Xbox video game system by Microsoft, the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube and personal computer.
by Rainier on July 17, 2002 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Summoner 2, players guide Pava, Queen of the Halassar, and a host of unique party members through an original fantasy universe inspired by literature, folklore and mythology. Players travel to more than 30 exotic and imaginative locales, from the tropical isle of Teomura to the bizarre and dreamlike City of Masks. Players may fully customize their party with their own set of skills and spells. A sequel to the top-selling role-playing adventure and PlayStation 2 launch title, Summoner 2 features a complex, character-driven storyline, hundreds of skills and spells, and an all new, real-time combat system that breaks the mold for traditional RPGs.
by Rainier on July 17, 2002 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Lost is a Survival Horror RPG from the masters who brought you 1999's game of the year, System Shock 2. For the first time on the Playstation 2, players will be able to explore a fully 3d, interactive vision of hell, switching freely between four unique characters, each with unique attributes. Now read more to check out some in-game action!
by Rainier on July 16, 2002 @ 10:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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IGI2: Covert Strike will deliver a full team-oriented multiplayer mode, with squads of up to eight players on both sides. Continuing from where the first game left off, Jones is once again at the forefront of preventing international terrorism, world catastrophe and betrayal at the very highest level. Check the new screens and expect a preview article soon ...
by Rainier on July 16, 2002 @ 7:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For those who can’t wait for this fall’s release of Pro Race Driver, Codemasters has just launched the “Race Driver e-toy.” This mini-game doesn’t reflect the final PRD title, but it will give gamers their racing fix as they assume the role of Ryan McKane in this three lap showdown. Choose from four different cars and speed your way through the ranks of the top scores.
Play now on-line or download the “Race Driver e-toy”.
by Rainier on July 16, 2002 @ 6:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The world's greatest golfer is coming to the world's greatest handheld console this June - thanks to Digital Worldwide who have acquired the distribution rights for the UK from Destination Software Inc who have a worldwide manufacturing and distribution agreement with Electronic Arts for EA SPORTS™ Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® Golf for the Game Boy® Advance.
by Rainier on July 16, 2002 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today we scored some screens from several of the upcoming Jowood titles .. such as Arx Fatalis, Cold Zero : Last Stand and ArchAngel ... Jowood good some good quality titles lined up, thats for sure! Njoy!
by Rainier on July 15, 2002 @ 10:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Software development consulting firm Ternary Software recently announced its entrance into the game development space with the launch of its new division, Ternary Studios.
by Rainier on July 15, 2002 @ 9:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galleon can be summed up in a single phrase: THE VOYAGES OF SINBAD. The game is set across six unique islands that will take the player from the bustling port of Ackbah to islands populated with giant monsters, evil slave lords and of course damsels in distress in a story of intrigue, magic, love, obsession and revenge.
by Thomas on July 15, 2002 @ 8:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Once again THQ released some screens from the upcoming combination of motocross, supercross and freestyle game for GameCube, MX Superfly. Check out some fancy screens below together with some features!
by Rainier on July 15, 2002 @ 7:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Painkiller is a pure first person action shooter supported by an adventure-based plot and is currently being developed for the PC. Adrenaline-pumping gameplay, a gripping storyline, and visually striking backdrops propel Painkiller into a league of its own. Today we scored 2 exclusive screens showing some of the graphical splendor we can expect in this shooter! Njoy
by Rainier on July 15, 2002 @ 6:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Thursday 18th July 2002, sees the start of a record-breaking attempt by obsessive queuer, Jason Read who is set to place himself in the record books for the longest time anyone has ever queued for a computer game.
by Thomas on July 15, 2002 @ 4:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GMX Media has today announced its final game for the year 2002 – The Watchmaker. The Watchmaker is a new adventure title featuring real-time 3D graphics: a compelling story which embodies the true evolution of adventure gaming, introducing brand new situations and techniques. This game is already out in the US, apparently, but euro-adventurers must wait till September.
by Thomas on July 15, 2002 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today we managed to ambush Marko Dieckmann of Duplex Systems and fired off some questions about their upcoming LithTech engine powered massively multiplayer RPG, Face of Mankind....
Face of Mankind is a upcoming massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) "developed by Duplex Systems" within a persistent world. Thousands of players throughout the world can compete in this realistic and futuristic world of the 24th century. It combines an epic story-driven mission system over years with a complex economic system which can also affect the story deeply.. Read more below for the interview!
by Rainier on July 14, 2002 @ 10:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint: Resistance is the official expansion pack for Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis, 2001’s multiple Game of the Year award winner and world-wide number one best-selling PC war simulator. Codemasters redefines the traditional “expansion pack” with Resistance, as it not only adds additional missions, but also vastly improves the engine and gameplay of the original game. Operation Flashpoint: Resistance is currently available at retail outlets nationwide for an SRP of $29.99.
by Rainier on July 13, 2002 @ 6:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medieval: Total War allows players to take control of one of twelve world powers as they attempt to rewrite history through a mixture of trade, diplomacy, resource management and epic wars of conquest. Featuring an incredibly powerful 3D engine, the game supports real-time 3D battles of more than 10,000 troops and more than 100 unique unit types, including knights, infantry and siege engines, in terrain as varied as deserts, forest, plains and mountains. Players will utilize authentic battle strategies and tactics as they unleash their forces against medieval castles and mighty fortresses with an arsenal of battle-field weapons including long-bows, muskets, cannons and catapults which can pound castle walls and buildings to rubble. We got like over 80 screens .. So Njoy ;)