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. 7, 2002 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blade II for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft is the only action/adventure combat-fest that allows players to be Blade, the half-vampire, half-human superhero who lives to rid the world of vampires. Armed with an arsenal of deadly weapons and over-the-top martial arts moves, players must stop the vampire underworld from farming humans for their souls. 8 new screens below!
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 Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 10:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA of America, Inc. announced today the release of "SEGA Sports NCAA College Football 2K3" for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system; soon to ship for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube. Produced by Visual Concepts and developed by Avalanche Software, "NCAA College Football 2K3" marks the multiplatform debut of the SEGA Sports college gridiron franchise and features all of the trimmings fans might expect from the standard-bearer in sports video gaming. In-depth features ranging from a comprehensive list of bowl games and conference championships to team-specific playbooks, mascots, and fight songs help deliver all of the pride and pageantry of the college football experience.
by Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 9:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The world's most successful football franchise returns to classic form by focusing on the fundamentals of football. FIFA Football 2003 provides an immersive, authentic experience driven by an ALL NEW game engine. This is football gaming that lives by the rules of the real sport and absorbs the users in a world of detail and culture. FIFA is TOTAL FOOTBALL.
by Thomas on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 7:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Providing a crucial element in the overall game-play experience, Enix America Inc. today announced that it has signed Mark Hamill, Dean Cain and Lisa Loeb to provide in-game voices for Grandia Xtreme, its highly anticipated role-playing game for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. Shipping in September, Grandia Xtreme is the first original Grandia title for the PlayStation2.
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 @ 4:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capturing the emotions and consequences of being a professional rally champion and the gruelling reality of the rally season, Colin McRae Rally 3 takes the off-road driving game experience to the limit. Players take on the role of McRae himself at the beginning of a three-year contract to win a series of championships for the Ford Rallye Sport team.. Read more for details of how you actually get to "be" Colin and 14 more shots to satisfy that McRaeving, including stills from the service area.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2002 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced it is publishing Super Bust-A-Move 2, for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo GameCube. Super Bust-A-Move 2 is the latest version of the hugely popular Bust-A-Move franchise featuring challenging puzzles, a fun cast of characters and highly-addictive gameplay appealing to gamers of all ages. Super Bust-A-Move 2 for the PlayStation 2 is scheduled to ship to U.S. and Canadian retail shelves in October with the Nintendo GameCube version following this December.
by Thomas on Aug. 5, 2002 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pillage is a turn based, action strategy game where a gang of brave warriors must fight an evil band of creatures and avenge the destruction of their tribe. The game is currently under development for the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation2 and PC with all versions scheduled for release in 2003.
An Interactive Adventure for PlayStation 2, Xbox and DVD Movie Players Go Undercover with Narcotics Officers to Battle Street Dealers, Smugglers and a South American Drug Cartel. Digital Leisure today announced its release of a remastered version of the American Laser Games' smash arcade hit Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars. did we go undercover? Or should we have stayed under the covers ... read more and find out ...
by Thomas on Aug. 2, 2002 @ 10:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stan Winston Studio, home of four-time Academy Award-winning special effects legend Stan Winston, and Midway Games Inc. a leading software industry publisher and developer, have teamed in a development association for Midway's action-adventure videogame tentatively titled, AREA 51. In addition, Stan Winston Productions has secured the exclusive motion picture rights for the project. AREA 51 is currently in development and scheduled to ship in 2004 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube.
by Thomas on Aug. 2, 2002 @ 2:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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We just received one screenshot of pit activity from Sony and their PS2 title, Formula One 2002. From Namco we got two new shots from Ape Escape 2. Read on!
by Thomas on Aug. 2, 2002 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. announced today that the company has acquired the publishing and distribution rights to Gungrave for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system in Europe and Australia/New Zealand. A third person, all action game featuring anime-style cel-shaded graphics, Gungrave was developed by Red Entertainment™ of Japan, and is expected to ship winter 2002.
by Thomas on Aug. 2, 2002 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tee up with Mickey, Goofy and friends in Disney Golf for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Players of all ages and abilities can step onto the magical links of Disney Golf where the fun never ends. Disney Golf features six colorful and entertaining courses such as the picturesque landscape of the American West, a plush island paradise and an airy course in the clouds.. Today we bring you five new shots!
by Rainier on July 31, 2002 @ 1:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set against the backdrop of WWII, Return to Castle Wolfenstein plunges players into a maelstrom of action, espionage and covert operations, as an American soldier tasked with infiltrating the heart of Nazi Germany and stopping the darkest plans of the Third Reich. Throughout the game, players are locked in combat with waves of Nazi storm-troopers, undead Teutonic knights and the twisted products of genetic experimentation. Return to Castle Wolfenstein further draws the player into the nightmare with advanced artificial intelligence (AI), photo-realistic character and environment textures, revolutionary effects, and an immersive story that unfolds before the player like a movie. Some screens from the Playstation2 version and from the Enemy Territory addon for the PC... Njoy!
by Rainier on July 31, 2002 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision is bringing the high-speed, high jinx of the best-selling Wreckless :The Yakuza Missions video game series to the PlayStation2. The title, which has remained a top-selling game on the Xbox™ sales charts, takes mission-based driving action to new heights with platform specific features including free-roaming interactive environments, more cars to drive, a variety of sub-mission objectives that unlock game-enhancing cheats and a multiplayer mode for head-to-head action. Wreckless :The Yakuza Missions is expected to ship this fall.
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 11:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision send us some screens for "X-Men: Wolverine’s Revenge" for the PlayStation2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube, as well as "X-Men: Next Dimension". Check them out and Njoy!
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 10:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by Hong Kong action films, the game lets players assume the role of tough-as-nails detective Nick Kang, bent on settling a personal vendetta with the L.A. underworld. As Kang, players will be able to dispense their own personal brand of justice through automotive combat, a variety of rib cracking martial arts moves and the business end of dual 45s. Check the brand new 6 Xbox screens!
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 10:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The world's best skateboarding game reinvents itself to give users the real life experience of a hardened amateur skater. A completely new career mode and Go Pro theme compliments the same elements that have made Tony Hawk's Pro Skater a phenomenon. Players will claw their way up through the amateur ranks to prove themselves in the professional world of skating. Check the new screens .. 3 for each platform.. Njoy!
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 9:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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RALLY FUSION: Race Of Champions pushes off-road racing to the brake-screaming, mud-slinging limits by combining incredibly realistic physics, action, damage, cars and tracks with explosive visuals. Players must put their driving skills to the ultimate test as they battle it out for the Race of Champions crown. Check out these 30+ awesome adrenaline pumping screens!
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 9:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The country’s top boarders will join wakeboarding pioneer Shaun “House of Style” Murray for a world-class line-up in Activision, Inc.’s upcoming Shaun Murray’s Pro Wakeboarder video game. The title, which will give gamers a taste of the insanely daring athleticism and lifestyle of the sport, will be available this holiday season for the PlayStation®2 , the Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance.
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 9:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The newest installation in the acclaimed stealth ninja series, Tenchu 3: Wrath of Heaven delivers the most realistic, stealth-based, ninja-action/adventure game ever. Coming to the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Tenchu 3: Wrath of Heaven features impressive new stealth attacks, an enhanced fighting engine, new weapons and tools, larger levels, improved character animations and new multiplayer options.
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 8:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mat Hoffman’s Pro BMX 2 allows players to travel with Mat Hoffman, Mike Escamilla, Chad Kagy, Cory Nastazio, Joe Kowalski, Rick Thorne, Kevin Robinson, and Simon Tabron to eight cities across America. Players can perform thousands of tricks as they experience multiple modes of play: Road Trip, Wreak Havoc, HORSE and many multi-player split screen modes. Players can also build their own BMX, course using the next generation Mat Hoffman’s Pro BMX 2 course editor.
by Rainier on July 30, 2002 @ 8:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer delivers an all-out adrenaline rush as players drop down wave faces, pull into barreling tube rides and test their skills with hundreds of insane trick combinations and signature pro moves. The most authentic and exhilarating surfing title ever, the game lets players ride the waves as six-time world champion Kelly Slater and eight of the most accomplished surf pros of all time. Featuring multiple modes of play including "Surf Trip, " players can travel to 13 of the hottest real-world surf breaks including the U.S., Europe, Africa, Australia and the South Pacific in search of the perfect wave.