by Rainier on May 27, 2002 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEE's 'Hardware Network Technology' (working title) is a fast action, fun-packed arcade blasting, online multi-player combat game that promises to be the ultimate death match experience, putting the player in the driving seat of some of the most powerful military fighting vehicles in existence today. Players are brought together online, placed in a massive purpose built environment equipped with high-tech weaponry and are then let loose with the primary purpose to destroy their opponents as many times as possible!
by Rainier on May 27, 2002 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We got some more screens from a few upcoming Vivendi Universal titles : Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon (Xbox) - The Scorpion King: Rise of An Akkadian (Gamecube/PS2) - Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly (PS2) - Jurassic Park (Xbox) and last but not least 'Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex' (Gamecube)... Njoy!
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 8:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of Treasure Planet on PS one and PS2, the action adventure based on Disney's forthcoming animated movie.
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 8:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, recently announced BG&E [working title], the latest creation by Michel Ancel, designer of the critically acclaimed Rayman series. BG&E is scheduled to ship to retail shelves in 2003 with availability on all next generation consoles and PC. Check out new screens, features/story and a Q/A below!
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 7:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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We got our hands on 30 new screens from Vivendi and their upcoming title, The Thing. "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?"
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 5:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After more than 300 comic books, an animated series and most recently a blockbuster feature film featuring the X-Men, Wolverine is the one character that grips the public’s attention more than any of the other X-Men,” states Larry Goldberg, executive vice president, Activision Worldwide Studios. “X-Men: Wolverine’s Revenge allows you to play as Wolverine, explore the enigmatic hero’s past and carve up a host of bad guys along the way. X-Men: Wolverine’s Revenge is expected to ship in the spring of 2003 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 4:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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True Crime: Streets Of L.A. allows players to move freely through a 400 square mile living, breathing re-creation of the City of Angels. Players will be able to visit popular L.A. landmarks, or buy services from local gun merchants, mechanics or doughnut shops and improve Kang’s abilities by visiting auto simulators, dojo’s and gun ranges around town. True Crime: Streets Of L.A. is slated to ship in 2003.
Assume the role of Cate Archer, a beautiful but deadly Operative working for UNITY - a super secret organization fighting to free the world from the clutches of H.A.R.M. From tense subterfuge to in-your-face combat, No One Lives Forever ups the ante for plot-driven, 1960's-influenced spy action with killer weapons, vivid international locales and deadly arch villains. Equipped with an arsenal of powerful weapons and spy gadgets, you must rely on your quick wit and stealth to protect humanity from twisted madmen bent upon world domination. Did the game get stuck in the 60's ? Or did we wish we were born in the 60's? Find out!
by Thomas on May 23, 2002 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zapper is an action-packed and addictive game that starts with the “avoid-em-up” game play mechanics of Blitz Games’ own Frogger 2: Swampy’s Revenge, and then takes the action to a whole new level. In this action-adventure game, Zapper (a cricket) hops his way through six interactive worlds in a quest to find his brother, held captive by the evil magpie queen. Dangerous traps and even more dangerous enemies await Zapper. It will take fast-footed skill and timing to conquer all the worlds and survive the final showdown with the magpie queen.
by Thomas on May 23, 2002 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami of America Inc. today announced that Silent Hill 3 will be available on PlayStation2 computer entertainment system in 2003. The follow up to 2001’s smash hit Silent Hill 2, this new installment adds yet another eerie chapter to the growing legacy of the Silent Hill franchise. Silent Hill 3 promises to take the survival/horror genre to new heights with the series’ trademark stunning graphics, masterful use of sound, and mature, sophisticated storylines.
by Thomas on May 22, 2002 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get deep into the excitement and intrigue of the most complete James Bond game yet. All-new scenarios and gameplay complement a completely original storyline that delivers all-out Bond-style intensity. Features and 20 new screens below!
by Thomas on May 22, 2002 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom announced auto modellista, the first true cell-shaded arcade-style racing action for the PS2. Designed to capture the essence of the racing experience, auto modellista allows players to customize real-world cars from the get-go and acquire essential components to soup-up their ride. Licenses from world-renowned carmakers including Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Subaru offer the ultimate realism. auto modellista is scheduled to release this winter.
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi Universal came to the E3 packing some serious heat. Today we serve up screens from about 10 titles they will be showing off during the show in LA. You can expect screens from The Hobbit (Gamecube), Counter-Strike: Condition Zero (PC), Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom (PC), Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest (PC), Casino Empire (PC), Tribes Aerial Assault (PS2). Now let me get back to work ;)
by Thomas on May 22, 2002 @ 12:50 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 May 22, 2002 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters rolled out some nifty screens today showing off some of their upcoming hit titles Prisoner Of War and Toca Race Driver. Njoy the screens .. i'm sure there is more to come ;)
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ecks vs. Sever PlayStation 2 is being developed by Seattle-based Zombie Studios. The movie, due in theatres this November, stars Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu. Building on the release of last fall’s critically acclaimed Ecks vs. Sever for Game Boy Advance®, Ecks vs. Sever PlayStation 2 is anticipated to be available this November shortly after the release of the movie. We got some screens for the PS2 and Gameboy Advance version, as well as a short Q&A with Zombie Studios President John Williamson. Njoy!
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Riding Spirits is an exhilarating, fast paced motorcycle racing game currently being developed by Japanese publisher and development studio Spike. An experienced multi-platform developer, Spike are best known for the beat 'em up hit, Fire Pro Wrestling, which BAM! launched on the Game Boy® Advance last summer. Riding Spirits is scheduled to ship to stores in June this year. We have a developer Q&A and a boat load of screens for you!
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An action-packed game set in the near future, players will choose to take the side of the humans - struggling against a seemingly insurmountable fire-breathing foe, or to play as a dragon that's out to eradicate everything in its path. Based on the forthcoming multi-million dollar Spyglass Entertainment movie of the same name, Reign of Fire will capture all of the movie's excitement, tension and jaw-dropping special effects, in one spectacular pyrotechnic maelstrom. Coming to the Playstation2, Xbox and GameBoy Advance.. Njoy the screens!
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra has released some screens and a trailer for their upcoming Xbox/PS2 game Malice. This is the same trailer that they will be showing at the E3. Read more for links where to grab it and njoy the screens!
by Thomas on May 21, 2002 @ 10:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BAM! Entertainment today announced that it will spotlight several top European and Japanese PlayStation 2 titles this week during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Thanks to agreements with top international developers, BAM! Entertainment brings several games to the North American market including Way of the Samurai, Riding Spirits, WipEout Fusion and Dropship: United Peace Force. E3 is held in Los Angeles from May 22-24. BAM! Entertainment is located in the West Concourse, room #153-B.
by Rainier on May 21, 2002 @ 8:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The saga of Max and Logan continues as Sierra and Fox Interactive announced today the development of James Cameron's Dark Angel( for the PS2 and the Xbox. James Cameron's Dark Angel is a third-person action adventure game, which features both fighting and stealth tactics, based on the television series created by Academy Award-winner James Cameron and Charles Eglee. In addition to an original captivating storyline, James Cameron's Dark Angel features the likenesses and voice-overs by Jessica Alba (Max) and Michael Weatherly (Logan).
by Thomas on May 21, 2002 @ 7:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare to bring umbrellas and get ready to dive behind splash-protectors. Be the first to get a soaking when Colin McRae Rally 3 is unleashed for the first time, complete with its incredible weather effects.. Colin McRae Rally 3 will launch this September for PlayStation 2 and Xbox and is set to be an unbelievably personal experience, a PC edition will follow in 2003.. Check out some tasty "22" new screens below from E3!
by Thomas on May 21, 2002 @ 3:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ Inc. today unveiled the next game in its "Evil Dead" franchise at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. "Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick" is based on the "Evil Dead" movie trilogy that earned a cult following among millions of horror fans. "Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick" is developed by VIS Interactive and will be available for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft in early 2003.
by Thomas on May 21, 2002 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. proudly announces Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the follow-up to the global blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto 3.
by Rainier on May 21, 2002 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Acclaim is giving us more features on three of their upcoming releases for Gamecube, Xbox, PS2. "Legends of Wrestling II" will bring you back into the ring with the greatest collection of wrestling icons to ever be assembled in one video game. In "Turok: Evolution" the dinosaur hunter has returned and is armed and ready to reclaim his crown as the king of action video games expected on "Turok Bloody Sunday - 9-01-02". With "Dave Mirra BMX XXX" Acclaim builds upon the proven worldwide success of its three million unit-selling blockbuster, expected later this year.