by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2002 @ 6:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Object Software and Strategy First have released an multiplayer demo for their action-RPG Prince of Qin. The demo is multiplayer only based on the persistent world of the POQ Battle.Net version and is played for free. Read more for links where to grab the goods ...
by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2002 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment announced today plans for the publication of Gunfighter II : The Revenge Of Jesse James for PlayStation2. Gunfighter II is an First Person/Arcade Shooter and is scheduled for release in Spring 2003. The action takes place in a Spaghetti Western scenario featuring an outstanding animated 3D environment.
by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2002 @ 2:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As was rumored earlier today (due to CPL's schedule mentioned Ritual giving a CS Condition 0 workshop) it has now been confirmed that the singleplayer version of the ever popular CS franchise has moved developers once again, the 3rd to be exact. Designated to finish the product is Ritual Ent, who are also working on Elite Force2). Valve has finally confirmed this : "The primary development of Counter-Strike: Condition Zero (CS:CZ) has moved to Ritual Entertainment. Counter-Strike: Condition Zero introduces single player gaming to the world's #1 online action game. Representatives from Ritual and Valve will be presenting the latest on CS:CZ during a seminar at the The CPL's upcoming Counter-Strike Championships in Dallas, Texas". Will we ever see this product or will it go the same route as Duke Nuke'm? Delayed, delayed and delayed!
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 8:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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GMX Media today announced that it is to publish the blockbuster PC title – Runaway: A Road Adventure. The game follows Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is suddenly and mysteriously attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate flight, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters. But he has to figure out who's trying to help him or kill him. The player will have to be very ingenious to figure it out who's his friend or foe in this explosive mixture of murder, money, ambition, rituals and deception...a whole lot of deception. Also available are 2 new trailers showing off some in game action and cinematics...
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 8:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Though the full game has been out for several months, BioWare has now finally released a playable demo of their latest role playing game Neverwinter Nights. The demo offers the Prelude from the Neverwinter Nights single-player campaign. Modem users can stay away as the demo requires a 390mb download. Read more for links where to grab the goods ...
by Thomas on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 3:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Expanding the reach of Wolverine's razor sharp adamantium claws, Activision announced today that X-Men: Wolverine's Revenge is headed to the Nintendo Game Boy Advance and PC. With the addition of these two versions, the game will be released this spring on five platforms simultaneously with the upcoming X-Men feature film entitled "X2." X-Men: Wolverine's Revenge is also in development for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube and is the only action-adventure game that allows players to assume the role of Wolverine, the ultimate fighting X-Man.
by Thomas on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom Japan has released a 15MB promotion trailer from their upcoming Playstation 2 Horror Adventure Game, Clock Tower 3. Prepare yourself for a wicked battle of good versus evil in Clock Tower 3.. Read more for features and links where to grab it!
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 8:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets players enter fantastical free-roaming 3D environments from Harry's world. Players become Harry Potter and delve not only into Harry's world, but also into his personality, via an internal "voice." Conversing with unique characters like Moaning Myrtle, shopping in Diagon Alley, and exploring the convoluted corridors of Hogwarts, players make crucial and independent decisions within Harry's world. The demo offers two levels from the full retail PC game, which is based on the movie of the same name. The demo serves as a tutorial that teaches the basics of gameplay including movement, spell casting, and more. Read more for links where to grab the goods!
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2002 @ 12:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Freedom: The Battle for Liberty Island provides two layers of gameplay -- a strategic turn-based mode centering around base operations in the underground sewer and an action mode that unfolds in the streets where fierce battles are won or lost and resources are captured. In this mode players will experience intense urban guerilla warfare scenarios ranging from small sabotage missions to large battles where players have to conquer enemy installations. Chekc out EA's 8 latest screens ..
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 11:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ has informed us know that they have launched
the official web site for their upcoming Gamecube role-playing game, "Summoner The Prophecy". The new site has character bios, the latest screens, and a ton of general information. Summoner The Prophecy ships for the GameCube during Q2 2003, and follows Maia, Queen of the Halassar, as she fulfills her prophecy foretold in the ‘Book of the Prophets’.
Also check our previously posted screens!by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 7:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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It's spike or die as players choose their team and head out to one of the 16 different volleyball courts. 'Outlaw Volleyball' will draw on the Xbox graphic capabilities to provide extremely well-rendered and fun environments with dynamic elements. From the beach house beach to the big house, the courts will feature such graphic treats as deformable sand, dynamic backgrounds and highly detailed crowds. The game will also make use of the Xbox's ability to incorporate music tracks that were ripped to the console's hard drive making Outlaw Volleyball into a very personalized experience. Today we scored some new screens and a trailer showing off some in-game footage...
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 6:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mercedes-Benz World Racing, a 3D Racing-Simulation with high quality, mission-based elements, is the first game ever to feature a line-up of current Mercedes-Benz cars, plus selected classic and vintage models. Players start out as a rookie racer struggling to climb the ladder to the top of the racing circuit. After the completion of each mission, drivers can unlock new and vintage Mercedes-Benz cars, as well as new car interiors and racetracks in this exhilarating 3D racing game. A batch of new screens ...
by Thomas on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 4:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that it is developing a version of Chessmaster for the PS2. Chessmaster for PS2 offers novices and experts alike a full curriculum to elevate their game, while introducing them to the fun and strategy of the game of chess. The title is expected to ship to U.S. retail stores in March 2003.
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season showcases new dynamic 3D graphics including a populated pit row, team war wagons, pit signs, aerial objects such as planes, helicopters, blimps, and more. In addition, the enhanced AI automatically adjusts to match the player's driving ability, allowing both rookies and veterans the opportunity to trade paint with the pros. We sat down with NASCAR Racing 2003 Season producer Steve Myers and fired off a few questions. Njoy!
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2002 @ 2:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nexon is pleased to announce that
Shattered Galaxy, "SG 1.5", the next phase in Massive Online Warfare, has just been launched. The full SG 1.5 game client and patch download are available and the SG 1.5 server is online.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2002 @ 11:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Xicat Interactive Inc. announces that Zanzarah, its new fantasy game targeting teenage girls, is shipping. This stunning adventure, set in a mythical world of fairies and goblins, revolves around Amy; a strong teenage heroine who must save the land of Zanzarah. If you have not yet
checked out our review, get to it NOW!
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2002 @ 11:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Perimeter is a real-time strategy game built on the concept of non-stop terraforming. The gamer will embark on territory seizure by means of especially designed units thus turning it into the principal energy resource. Then the subsequent encircling of the zones with an impenetrable perimeter will follow. Alongside unique terraforming and protecting perimeter opportunities the game provides powerful nanotechnologies, which allow managing groups of modifiable combat units. The necessity of efficient strategic territorial planning and tactical flexibility of combat units make the game appealing to any admirer of strategy genre. Check out these 8 fresh screens ...
by Thomas on Dec. 4, 2002 @ 10:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sega has just informed us that they have released a playable demo from Panzer Dragoon. This demo includes two levels and is a port of the original Panzer Dragoon game. The download is 35MB to grab and includes an exclusive trailer from the upcoming Panzer Dragoon Orta for Xbox! Read more for links where to grab the goods ...
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2002 @ 8:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Octagon Entertainment, Inc. has come together with Asobo Studio S.A.R.L. to find worldwide publishing for SuperFarm, a working title for the Playstation2, GameCube and Xbox. SuperFarm is a single and multi-player action/combat party game packed with hysterical antics and is scheduled for launch in late 2003. Read more for details and the first 4 screens ...
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2002 @ 8:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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"Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth" is an eagerly anticipated first-person horror adventure based on the award winning RPG from Chaosium that in turn is based on the writings of the acclaimed American horror author H. P. Lovecraft. Check out the new batch of spooky screens ...
by Thomas on Dec. 4, 2002 @ 5:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MindArk, the Swedish developer of
Project Entropia, wants you to put its virtual universe under some stress. The Project Entropia Development Team is holding a six-hour long test on its server system beginning Thursday December 5 at 22:00 CET (21:00 GMT, 16:00 EST, 13:00 PST). Its purpose is to assess stability and performance following the introduction of the successful v4.0 patch. Interested users are asked to enter Project Entropia and stay logged on as long as possible.
by Thomas on Dec. 4, 2002 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory enlists solo players to command an elite squad of Army Rangers, each with unique character class skills, abilities and personalities through a campaign stretching from Europe to Northern Egypt. Playing as B.J. Blazkowicz, players must tactically command their troops through hostile enemy positions and accomplish specific mission objectives, while also ensuring the survival of key team members. Players can also take the action online in epic Axis versus Allies multiplayer warfare that includes multi-map campaigns and field promotions, which increase the player's skills or provide an additional skill or item. Through dynamic game modes, two-player cooperative game play, multiplayer of up to 64 players and innovative command and control functionality for both single player bots and online teammates, players will delve deeper than ever before into the action of discovering Hitler's true World War II plans.
by Thomas on Dec. 4, 2002 @ 1:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fusing epic World War II battles with heart-stopping covert operations and tactical combat, Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Operation Resurrection uncovers Hitler's horrific obsession with the occult, living dead, and genetic mutations. As B.J. Blazkowicz, an Army Ranger recruited into the Office of Secret Actions (OSA), players infiltrate deep into the twisted bowels of the Third Reich to battle the unearthly super-soldiers, zombies and mutants forged in the experiments of Heinrich Himmler. Built on the powerful QUAKE III Arena engine, Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Operation Resurrection delivers a frightening and action-packed adventure teeming with shocking paranormal experiments, perverted, flesh-chewing SS weaponry and bone chilling encounters with the Fuhrer's unrelenting henchmen.
by Thomas on Dec. 4, 2002 @ 11:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SpectraVideo are about to launch two new Logic3 PlayStation bundles in time for the last minute Christmas shoppers and those looking to spend there ill-gotten gains in the post Christmas sales rush. The Logic3 PSone Starter Pack (model number PSP904) contains a PS Speed Pad – digital controller for the PlayStation console, that is still immensely popular by a wide range of gamers today; two 1Mb memory cards, using non-compressed flash memory to give a safe, secure medium to keep high scores or game data on; and lastly a CD wallet capable of holding up to 6 games disk with their manuals.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2002 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Bubble Pop is a hyper-addictive puzzle challenge set to pulsating, electronica music. Super Bubble Pop incorporates "Power Ups" that give players abilities not available in any puzzle game to date. In the Head-2-Head multi-player game mode, characters can initiate a special "Super Attack" which greatly accelerates game play and will challenge even the most avid game players. Today we have a brand new trailer showing off some gamecube action and also screens for the GBA, Xbox, PS1 and Gamecube version. Read more and check out the goods!