by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 9:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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We got some pretty nice screens from the following PS2 games that Infogrames is presenting at the E3 : "V-Rally 3", "Men in Black II: Alien Escape", "NASCAR Heat 2" and "Superman: Shadow of Apokolips". Check them out below! Njoy!
by Rainier on May 20, 2002 @ 7:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames is blasting Battle Engine Aquila, an intense first-person mech-combat game, onto the Xbox and the PS2 this winter. Towering over photo-realistic battlefields, players will control a cutting-edge prototype tank—the Battle Engine Aquila, the single-most powerful unit on the battlefield—to lead their nation to victory. Njoy the screens!
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Davilex Games is delighted to announce a licensing agreement with Universal Studios Licensing, Inc., negotiated through Universal Studios Consumer Products Group, to produce a brand new Knight Rider based game for the PC and next-generation platforms. The Knight Rider game incorporates elements from racing, action and adventure genres and is slated for release on the PS2, PC, XBox, Gamecube and GBA in Q4 of 2002.
by Rainier on May 17, 2002 @ 10:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. is working with leading developer
Black Ops Entertainment to create
Fugitive Hunter, a realistic first-person action game for the PS2 . Fugitive Hunter will put players in the shoes of Jake Seaver, a bounty hunter whotracks down and captures the world's most dangerous fugitives alive.
by Rainier on May 17, 2002 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Next week's E3 in Los Angeles will offer the interactive entertainment industry its first glimpse of Titus Interactive Studio's explosive PS2 game based around one of the greatest movie heroes of all time - Robocop! Check these 20+ brand new screens!
by Rainier on May 16, 2002 @ 8:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games Inc. announced today that Haven: Call Of The King, a groundbreaking action and fantasy console videogame, is in development. Haven: Call Of The King is scheduled to ship fall 2002 for next-generation systems and is being developed by acclaimed London-based developer, Traveller's Tales.
by Rainier on May 16, 2002 @ 7:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announced today that Midnight Club 2, the sequel to the highly successful award winning PS2 launch title Midnight Club, is in production for the PS2.
by Thomas on May 16, 2002 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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One ring to rule them all... EA announces that they will bring The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers video games to the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo Game Boy Advance.
by Thomas on May 16, 2002 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The biggest Dungeons & Dragons adventure ever to hit a next-generation game console comes to the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube video game system this Autumn with Dungeons & Dragons Heroes from Infogrames.
by Thomas on May 16, 2002 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced WWE Crush Hour. The first ever car combat experience featuring World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars allows players to engage in battle across 12 intense levels littered with deadly traps and hazards. Developed by THQ subsidiary Pacific Coast Power & Light Co., WWE Crush Hour is the latest videogame based on the highly popular World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWF) license and will be available early 2003 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube.
by Rainier on May 16, 2002 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters has won the exclusive console and PC game rights to the US-based Indy Racing League in a deal with Indianapolis Motor Speedway, LLC. The arrangement includes the rights to the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing", the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indy 500.
by Rainier on May 16, 2002 @ 1:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Picture flying through rugged terrain with massive jumps at more than 70 mph, hitting a 40' jump at the ledge of a 200' cliff and pulling off a Superman Seat grab, a Saran-wrap and 360 all before you land. Incomplete stunts will cause the rider to crash and waste valuable time and points. Grab this awesome intro movie filled with in-game stunts and some kick ass rock music! A must see!
by Rainier on May 16, 2002 @ 1:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Bounty Hunter draws players into Jango Fett's sinister and seedy world, where thieves, assassins – and worse – thrive. Using his cunning and a host of deadly skills, Jango Fett ventures into the rarely explored dark side of the Star Wars universe to track down the elusive leader of a mysterious and deadly cult. All the while, he'll compete against a brutal rival from his past in a quest to capture the ultimate bounty, dead or alive.
by Rainier on May 15, 2002 @ 11:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today announced that it will bring Madden NFL 2003 to the PlayStation2 for online play. EA’s worldwide studios also have plans for additional EA SPORTS and EA GAMES franchises that will take full advantage of the PlayStation 2 console’s online capabilities.
by Thomas on May 15, 2002 @ 8:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. is taking on the Russian and Chinese mobs with the announcement of True Crime: Streets of L.A. for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube. 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. True Crime: Streets Of L.A. has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
by Thomas on May 14, 2002 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As we mentioned and expected yesterday, Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that the Recommended Retail Price of the PS one games console would be reduced to $49 with effect from 18 May 2002, the PS2 will be available in stores for $199 -- the same price as Nintendo's GameCube system and $100 less than Microsoft's
by Thomas on May 14, 2002 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing heart-pounding, espionage action to home to gamers, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. a leading global video entertainment software developer and publisher, today announced that it has shipped Headhunter for the PS2. One of the most eagerly anticipated action releases of the spring, Headhunter combines stunning next-generation graphics, a deep storyline and content that was designed specifically for the mature gamer.
by Rainier on May 14, 2002 @ 12:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lilo & Stitch: Trouble in Paradise kids get to play out the colourful action adventure story of Disney’s major upcoming Summer 2002 feature film release. Kids explore locations and situations taken directly from the film, and in some cases, beyond what is actually seen in the movie. The game features a variety of gameplay mechanics, including: running, dodging, jumping, hiding, races against the clock, forced-scroll chase sections, and end-level boss combat. Not quite sure if these screens are meant to make us buy the game or make us throw up .. you decide!
by Rainier on May 14, 2002 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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KINGDOM HEARTS is the first joint creative project between SQUARE and DISNEY. This role playing game combines classic DISNEY characters and worlds with the new created in the renowned SQUARE style. New DISNEY characters developed by the legendary Tetsuya Nomura, best known for his creations in the breakthrough title FINAL FANTASY®VII and VIII will be introduced in KINGDOM HEARTS. Two years in the making, with a production team of over 100 of SQUARE and DISNEY’s most creative talent, KINGDOM HEARTS fully exploits the technological possibilities of the P2 in an epic tale of adventure, heroism, teamwork and life’s most important lessons.
by Rainier on May 14, 2002 @ 1:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gaming industry analysts report that Sony Entertainment of America will lower the price of the PlayStation 2 console to $199 as early as tomorrow, with the PSOne price being lowered to $49 (
Thanks Gamespy). Click 'Read More' for more info.
by Patrick on May 13, 2002 @ 3:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kuju Entertainment is delighted to announce that it has signed a contract with THQ Inc. to develop the first ever, fully licensed Warhammer 40,000 game for the PS2. In securing the project, Kuju Entertainment fought off stiff competition from approximately 30 other developers, a feat which serves as a glowing tribute to the company's incredible pool of talent and its growing stature within the games industry.
by Rainier on May 10, 2002 @ 7:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The weather forecast predicts a mud-spattered summer for PS2 and Game Boy Advance owners as Infogrames, Inc. returns the hugely successful V-Rally brand to the digital mud tracks with V-Rally 3. Falling under the newly reinvented Atari brand and with more than four million units in the series sold to date, V-Rally 3 is a triumphant comeback for one of the most realistic rally games ever made and promises to be the definitive rally racer on PS2 and Game Boy Advance.
by Thomas on May 10, 2002 @ 4:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having seen such success with their previous mobile monitors for PS one and GameCube, InterAct Accessories, Inc., a Recoton company, has developed an 5.6-inch LCD screen to make mobility an option for the Sony PlayStation 2.
by Rainier on May 9, 2002 @ 4:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today we announced the "wet making" Colin McRae Rally 3 from Codemasters being displayed at the upcoming E3 show in Los Angeles and here we are to bring you 3 PS2 and 3 Xbox screens to REALLY make you wet! Check em out!
by Rainier on May 9, 2002 @ 1:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts unveils plans for its new James Bond game that promises to deliver a complete 007 experience filled with action-packed excitement and intrigue that will leave players shaken… and stirred! James Bond 007: NightFire will take Bond fans higher and deeper than any previous Bond game with breathtaking locations and intense gameplay on multiple platforms. NightFire is currently under development and scheduled for worldwide release in late 2002 for PS2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox and PC platforms.