by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2003 @ 1:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Etherlords II is the sequel to the innovative turn-based strategy game originally released in November 2001. Similar to Etherlords I, which was highly praised for its tactical depth and stunning graphics, Etherlords II promises to be even more spectacular, changing the emphasis of the game from simple exploration and resource gathering to a more enriching story-driven adventure. check out these 4 brand new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2003 @ 12:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Knight Rider has already been released in Europe last year and Tri Synergy announced that Knight Rider will ship in Q1 2003. Michael Knight and Knight Industries Two Thousand (KITT) are back in action in a racing/adventure title for the PC that is being developed by Davilex Games. Knight Rider, based on the classic 80’s TV series, allows players to take on the role of KITT and assist Michael Knight in his quest for law and order. For all the David Hasslehof and KITT fans out there, some new screens for you to enjoy...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2003 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari is bringing "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee," a one-to-four player monster-on-monster fighting game, to the Xbox in Spring 2003. Based on the classic movie characters created by Toho Co., Ltd., the game recreates the look and feel of the titanic film legends and challenges players to punch, kick, stomp, throw and blast each other in massive, city-wide arenas. "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee," developed by Pipeworks Studios, is currently available on the Xbox. Read more to check out the new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2003 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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To date, RollerCoaster Tycoon and its two expansion packs, Loopy Landscapes and Corkscrew Follies have sold over five million units worldwide and are a major success on the PC. Now Infogrames is bringing the fun to the Xbox so you can take them twists and turns from your living room couch. Check out the new batch of screens!
by Thomas on Jan. 23, 2003 @ 5:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Frogger - Konami of Europe's veteran gaming hero - hops on to PlayStation 2 and GameCube in May, as the publisher unveils Frogger Beyond - the amphibian 's biggest and boldest adventure to date. Fresh from his last PlayStation 2 outing, Frogger Beyond marks the first time the reptilian hero has made it to GameCube.
by Thomas on Jan. 23, 2003 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aggressive tackling, mesmerising flicks and scorching goals are guaranteed as Acclaim Entertainment Ltd announces the launch of Urban Freestyle Soccer. Developed by Silicon Dreams, this action-packed four-on-four football feast encompasses everything that's great about the beautiful game by taking it back to the streets and combining silky skills with hard-edged extreme rules to deliver end-to-end, arcade-style action. Urban Freestyle Soccer will be released in Autumn 2003 on PC, PlayStation2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 10:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally developed for the PS2 by THQ's Volition studio, these new versions of Red Faction II will feature a number of enhancements and improvements. The Gamecube version, being developed by THQ's Cranky Pants Games studio, will feature custom animations, improved texture resolution and color as well as enhanced lighting specific to the Gamecube hardware. The Xbox and PC versions, being developed by THQ's Outrage Games studio, will include increased texture resolution, and exclusive multiplayer maps and character models. Today we got some excellent screens for PC, NGC and XBOX as well as trailers from the NGC and Xbox version, showing off exactly why this game is rated M for Mature!
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 10:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Retaining the series’ core values of close-contact racing with real cars, real teams, real track, real drivers and an astounding damage engine, Pro Race Driver (aka Toca Race Driver) introduces a character-based narrative and episodic storyline. The game blends real world global championships with a fictional cast; the player takes the central role of aspiring driver Ryan McKane. The heart of the game sees the player advancing Ryan’s career from a test driver to a potential world champion. Ryan’s races form part of the evolving narrative which involve his racing colleagues and his fiercely competitive family who have a rich heritage in motor racing. We are currently taking our preview build for a spin so here are some new screens racing your way ...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 10:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hang on for your life in Shaun Murray’s Pro Wakeboarder as you get ripped across a lake by a high-powered speedboat and trick through dangerous terrain. Feel the rush as you crash into houseboats and catch huge air in nine exotic levels with seven world-class wakeboarders. Tired already? Then drive the boat and help your friend pull off challenging technical tricks on the most realistic looking water ever. Today we got a new trailer showing off some in game wakeboarding action. Read more for download links
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 11:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Although already revealed in
Gamespot's C&C Generals preview yesterday, EA just now released the official "going gold" announcement. A fictional world war in the Middle East, Asia and Afghanistan is headed for your computer! Electronic Arts announced today that the highly-anticipated real-time strategy game, Command & Conquer Generals has gone gold and will ship to stores in North America February 11. Command & Conquer Generals will be published by EA under the EA GAMES brand.
by Thomas on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 6:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Driving into retail outlets nationwide with an action-packed sequel to its 700,000 unit-selling off-road racing franchise, AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has shipped ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 for the Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. Developed by Climax Studios, ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 contains new features and an entirely new game engine that delivers rich graphics and incredible four-wheel arcade racing action for the first and only ATV experience available for the Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo GameCube.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2003 @ 2:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week we had a run down on Konami's upcoming titles for 2003, today we have a boatload of screens showing off what they have in store for us. We have screens from the following PS2 titles : Silent Hill 3, Graduis V, K-1 World Grand Prix Cy Girls and Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner. Njoy!
Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown 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. We are currently taking our beta build for a spin so expect a preview soon, in the meantime, check the new batch of screens ...
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. We had a chance to sit down with game designer and co-owner of People Can Fly Adrian Chmielarz, and turned up the heat!
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2003 @ 7:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Artifact Entertainment is pleased to deliver the latest installment of in-game trailers for Horizons, one of the most anticipated PC games of 2003. This new trailer highlights the forthcoming MMORPG's trade skills and combat features as it follows the adventures of our heroine, Mia, on a quest. Read more and download the movie for yourself.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2003 @ 2:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take control of some of the most renowned aircraft of the era, including the F-4 Phantom II, considered one of the most versatile combat aircraft of all time. Along with a historical timeframe, Strike Fighters: Project 1 has a thrilling Middle Eastern setting that puts gamers high above the now controversial desert sands. Now available for download is Service Pack 1 for Strategy First and Third Wire’s Flight Sim, Strike Fighters: Project 1. The service pack includes many updates, most notably the co-op multiplayer fix. Read more for details what this pack contains and download links
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2003 @ 2:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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American Conquest depitcs the first European landing in the New World, development and growing of colonies, setting up and forming of the USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia and other American countries, the dramatic events dealing with their history. The plot of the game embrace the time span starting from the moment of Christopher Columbus's discovery of the American continent and up to the 18. century, the time of the independent USA forming, which totals in over 300 years packed with various historical events. A new multiplayer demo is now available featuring the British army vs. the Colonial Army (being the US side) commemorating the launch of the War-of-Independence website. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Jan. 21, 2003 @ 12:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari is bringing "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee," a one-to-four player monster-on-monster fighting game, to the Xbox video game system from Microsoft in Spring 2003. Based on the classic movie characters created by Toho Co., Ltd., the game recreates the look and feel of the titanic film legends and challenges players to punch, kick, stomp, throw and blast each other in massive, city-wide arenas. "Godzilla®: Destroy All Monsters Melee," developed by Pipeworks Studios, is currently available on the Xbox.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2003 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Europe's top footballers step out onto their virtual club pitches today as Codemasters reveals the first PlayStation 2 in-game images from its forthcoming 15-game Club Football series. The screenshots show star players in action at their home grounds as featured in the unique series of team dedicated games. Codemasters has also released a stadium video for each of the 15 featured stadiums. Read more to check out the soccer madness...
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2003 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Developed by leading Australian team Blue Tongue Software, Jurassic Park :Operation Genesis (based on Steven Spielberg's box office smash Jurassic Park series) offers two very distinct game styles, giving the player the opportunity to run and maintain their own dinosaur theme park and also challenging them to run the gauntlet through 12 missions where the park attractions have broken loose and are running wild. The dinosaur-infested game is being developed for PlayStation 2, Microsoft's Xbox system and PC and will be released on March 21st.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 6:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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On a storm-swept ship, the adventure begins.You are the Queen of Halassar. Thousands have fought and died for you. Millions adore you as the “goddess reborn.” Your fate is written in the Book of the Prophets. You are the savior of all creation. But your enemies are strong. The King of Galdyr wants you dead. Sinister factions plot your downfall. The armies of Urath march on your borders. Below Munari City, the mysterious Unseen weave a dark conspiracy. And now one of your own has betrayed you. A thief robs your inner sanctum. Intrigue lures you to the Midnight Sea. In a howling tempest, your destiny begins to unfold. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 6:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Brat Designs has released a partially new movie trailer of Breed, showing more from their 3D action game in development. The movie sports some three and a half minutes of action-packed gameplay footage, some of the sequences are identical to the movie issued last month but this is in higher than average resolution. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Purge is an online-only computer game. It is a First-Person-Shooter / hybrid Role-Playing-Game set in the near future accounting a war between the diametrically opposed forces of science-fiction (the Order) and fantasy (the Chosen). Technology versus magic. Science versus religion. Purge is being developed by Freeform Interactive LLC and utilizes the LithTech Talon system. Over the course of the next 6 Mondays, an avid fan Roy Smart will discusss one type of character. We start today with the "WasteLander", and Cyborg, Monk, Fighter, Mage, and Android are up next..
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 2:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Strategy First, a leading worldwide publisher and developer of PC games, and developer Aerosoft are pleased to announce their new publishing agreement that brings two new Microsoft® Train Simulator Add-Ons to the North American market.
by Thomas on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 1:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A Tampa Bay area technology company, Infinium Labs Corporation, will develop and market a new game console that will outperform the XBOX, Sony Playstation II, and GameCube. The company plans to market a high performance gaming console and delivery system to provide consumers with options and capabilities that are not available in today’s marketplace. The console will appeal to the hard-core gamer and the high end consumer electronic purchaser. This next generation game console provides a robust, fault tolerant delivery system that supports games on demand, game rentals, game demos, seamless upgrades and patch management. The game console is an “ALWAYS ON BROADBAND DEVICE.” It is easy enough for children to use independently yet so advanced it exceeds the needs of hard-core gamers.