by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2002 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Radon Labs, developers of the upcoming action/adventure game Project Nomads, announced its latest project for Xbox and PC platforms, Schwarzenberg.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2002 @ 8:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers can now enter the world of one of the summer’s biggest action thrillers with Activision, Inc.’s XXX for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. The game is based on Revolution Studio’s “XXX”, which stars Vin Diesel and opens nationwide on August 9. XXX lets players assume the role of underground thrillseeker turned spy Xander Cage in a series of death-defying motorcycle and arcade-action challenges. XXX is currently available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $35.99 and is rated “E” (Everyone – violence) by the ESRB.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2002 @ 7:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Firefly Studios and Take Two Interactive have released a playable demo of Stronghold: Crusader, available for
download from Gigex (
here's a direct link if the Gigex client doesn't work for you). The 79.0 MB demo allows you to try out this isometric castle building strategy sequel, and it offers a tutorial and three skirmish levels. This is something i personally am looking forward to (
thanks Blues).
by Thomas on Aug. 9, 2002 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Execute with extreme prejudice, exit without a trace.. Your name is Sam Fisher and you are the best field-operative of the secretive "black-ops" NSA sub-agency THIRD ECHELON. Sent to execute desperate missions, you're the last resort of your government, on the edge of legality and morality.
by Thomas on Aug. 9, 2002 @ 8:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer is the most authentic and fun surfing game ever, featuring Kelly Slater, the most recognized surfing professional of all time. Players experience an all-out adrenaline rush as they drop down huge wave faces, pull into barreling tube rides and pull off hundreds of insane trick combinations and signature pro moves. Players can choose to ride as 6-time world champion Kelly Slater, or as one of eight of the most accomplished surf pros of all time including Rob Machado, Bruce Irons, Kalani Robb, Lisa Anderson, and Tom Curren. Check out some new GBA screens below!
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2002 @ 7:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Groove Games and Hip Interactive announced they will be co-publishing the PC title Incoming Forces this fall. The game, developed by Rage, will make its North American debut and is a follow up to the hugely successful, multi-million unit selling title, Incoming. The fast paced arcade style action game will be available through retailers in the U.S. and Canada for the value price of $19.99 (U.S.).
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2002 @ 9:25 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 Thomas on Aug. 8, 2002 @ 8:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring an original storyline written exclusively for Activision by comics’ industry legend Larry Hama, and featuring the voices of Mark Hamill and Patrick Stewart, X-Men: Wolverine’s Revenge allows players to assume the role of Wolverine, everyone’s favourite cigar smoking badass member of the X-Men. In the game, Wolverine faces a race against time to find an antidote to the viral time bomb that’s just been discovered in his system. With only 48 hours to live, Wolverine returns to the clandestine Department H facility deep in the Canadian wilderness, to uncover the terrible secrets behind the Weapon X laboratory and the experiments that turned the mutant hero into a savage killing machine.
by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2002 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision's award-winning studio, Neversoft Entertainment, currently is in development with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, the latest title in the series, which is slated for release this fall on all of the next-generation console platforms. Check out some Cube screens below!
by Thomas on Aug. 8, 2002 @ 8:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The game features multiple modes of play including “Surf Trip” where the gamer chooses their own path, in search of the perfect wave traveling to 13 of the hottest real-world surf breaks from around the world including the U.S., Europe, Africa, Australia and the South Pacific. True to the sport and lifestyle, the game features: authentic in-game sponsors including surfboards, wetsuits, board shorts and apparel; video clips from top surf directors Taylor Steele, Sonny Miller, and Ira Opper; and an innovative, lifestyle oriented soundtrack.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2002 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PS2 owners won't be the only gamers to experience the new Lara Croft. This November, Lara will be hitting the GameBoy Advance as well, in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy. Tomb Raider features a new quasi-3D view, exploiting the unique characteristics of our sexy heroine. An impressive set of spectacular 3D animations, an improved combat system specific for the Gameboy Advance, environments which develop in height rather than in width are only some of the most important features of the game.
by Thomas on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 8:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While pro football players are working up a sweat getting ready for the upcoming season, football video game fans are developing a certain "fever" in anticipation of the newest release for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft Corp. "NFL Fever 2003" hits store shelves this week, and like all great sports franchises, this one made significant improvements during the off-season.
by Thomas on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday Project Three
announced the release of the New World Order public multiplayer beta-test version 2.0, that is a much-improved version of the original public MP beta-test, which was released at June 1st. Today we installed the game and fired of some screens from the single player mode, just to show you how good looking this game is " i'm looking forward for the final *G* ". (new screens "multiplayer" will be posted as soon we get the DirectPlay 8.2 beta from MS, that will be released later on today) More info about the DirectPlay 8.2 Beta
here, grab the demo
here and read more below for the screens!
by Thomas on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Morning folks.. I'll start my shift today with a bunch of GameCube screens (82) from following games.. Five pucka new NHL 2003 shots. 11 Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse screens. Be the life and soul of any party with these 12 Mario Party 4 screens. Star Fox Adventures: Dinosaur Planet 19 furry screenshots. A Sonic Mega Collection of 16 nostaliga-tinged grabs. The Legend of Zelda 19 screens. Njoy!
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 7:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Gamesurround Fortissimo III is Hercules's latest soundcard especially aimed at gamers and DVD fans. It sports various and significant changes over the Fortissimo III. Read more for technical details and more interesting news ....
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment announced on July 17th, 2002, that the world's most successful massively multiplayer online role playing game, EverQuest, will be coming to the Mac in Spring 2003. In anticipation of this landmark event, EQ on Mac will have a dedicated web presence with development updates, FAQs, and interviews.
You can reach the 'EverQuest' Macintosh site HERE.by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Especially for the victories of Michael Schumacher in his Ferrari, Thrustmaster comes out with a special Scuderia Gamepad for PS2. "We don't do it for the thrill of the danger. We do it for the thrill of speed sensation, being with the limit." Michael Schumacher on race-car driving. Check out how it will look!
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"A sequel to Universal Studios' and John Carpenter's 1982 cult-classic horror film "The Thing," the video game picks up where the movie left off and features an all-new cast of characters. The player becomes Blake, a military squad captain sent into the frozen Antarctic to investigate the mysterious disappearance of an American scientific expedition. As fast as scuttling alien beasts, the questions arise: Is Blake a trustworthy leader? Are his fellow soldiers on his side? Or have they been infected by The Thing?" Today we snapped an odd 50 or so screens for you to enjoy. Stay tuned for more!
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the heart of Colin McRae Rally 3 is its championship gameplay and the gritty reality of rally racing. Between the adrenaline of driving the world’s toughest courses, the game seamlessly blends stage starts, checkpoints and the checkered flag, but no race would be complete without the service areas.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment's Chessmaster 9000 for the PC, the newest installment of the world-renowned Chessmaster franchise has gone gold.
by Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 8:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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We have three new NOLF2 screenshots ready for you! Two of these screens were taken in a secret H.A.R.M. liar never seen before.. Check out the fantastic stalagmites and stalactites, not to mention one of H.A.R.M.'s bad guys stirring up trouble! The other is a very nice shot of Cate and Armstrong on the run. All three show off the amazing definition and color of Lithtech's new Jupiter engine.
by Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 7:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Electronic Arts the exclusive publisher of all SQUARESOFT products in North America, and Disney Interactive announced today that "KINGDOM HEARTS" for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system will start shipping to retail stores nationwide on September 17, 2002.
by Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 6:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Three today announced it has released the New World Order public multiplayer beta-test version 2.0. It is a much-improved version of the original public MP beta-test, which was released at June 1st. The version 2.0. can be
downloaded here, it also requires DirectPlay 8.2 beta, which you can
download from Microsoft. "case-sensitive Beta ID: DXBeta, password: DirectX9"
by Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 12:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It's the 7th December in the year 2150, time is ticking away before a cosmic catastrophe will destroy the Earth and you're right in the middle of it... Oxygen Interactive announces that it is to publish Earth 2150: Lost Souls, the third Real Time Strategy (RTS) title in the Smash hit Earth 2150 series. Both previous 2150 titles received critical acclaim and scooped a mass of awards. Earth 2150: Lost Souls, is being developed by Reality Pump (previously known as Topware), the same team that created the first two titles and have been heavily concentrating on developing advancements in their 3D engine technology.
by Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out 23 screenshots of a medieval action strategy game with the title, Ballerburg. Publisher is HD Interactive and the game got a release date set to October 2002.