by Judy on Aug. 2, 2004 @ 1:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Climax has updated its
job listing page, looking for a new 'VP of Business Development & Director of Business Development', where it was revealed that several new titles are in the works such as Sudeki 2. "Climax is developing a wide range of games for leading publishers including: Codename Avalon, ATV Fury III, Sudeki 2, Moto-GP 3, The Final Option, Hot Wheels, Delta Force: Black Hawk Down, Tron 2.0, Dragon Wars and other exciting projects yet to be announced."
Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders is real-time strategy/3rd person action hybrid game that virtually places you in the epic battlefield of a fantasy world.
by Judy on Aug. 1, 2004 @ 6:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Def Jam Fight For NY challenges players to step into the shoes of a ruthless street fighter battling for control of the hip-hop underground. The game features an all-new fighting engine including weapons, interactive environments and five unique fighting styles that can be combined to form dozens of customized hybrid styles for the ultimate edge on the streets. Def Jam Fight For NY features more than 40 of the most well-known artists and personalities in hip-hop today. Check these new screens & trailers...
by Judy on Aug. 1, 2004 @ 7:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow improves upon the most successful Xbox Live game of all time with new single- and multi-player missions, new online modes, split-screen for cooperative gameplay, and a host of new features that maximizes the possibilities of Xbox Live. In fact, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow will be the one of the first games to deliver the new Xbox Live 3.0 features to the gaming community.
by Judy on Aug. 1, 2004 @ 6:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by Texas-based Gearbox Software, Brothers in Arms is the most realistic and authentic WWII shooter ever. While other WWII games have sugarcoated the war experience, Brothers in Arms is based on a true story and will immerse gamers into the gritty, uncensored and emotionally-charged side of war. Read more for some new screens ...
by Judy on July 31, 2004 @ 8:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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On Friday Atari released its quarterly revenue figures, and apart from the numbers being more than 25% lower than last year, it also revealed that, after announcing 'Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone' was coming to the Xbox a few weeks ago, its also planned for the PC, "[f]or the third quarter ending December 31, 2004." No official statement has been released from Atari, but with this revelation, it will probably follow shortly.
by Thomas Wilde on July 31, 2004 @ 8:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ShellShock: Nam '67 depicts the true horrors of the Vietnam War for the first time in a video game. ShellShock: Nam '67 focuses on one man's experience of the most controversial war of modern times. You take on the role of a rookie soldier on his first tour of duty as he experiences the fear, chaos and atrocities of the Vietnam War.
by Eric on July 31, 2004 @ 7:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCAA Football 2005 is all about home field advantage this season, where, for the first time in football videogames, gameday atmosphere directly impacts players’ on field performances. With the new match-up stick you can track the crowd’s impact on your players to see if they can withstand the pressure and find key personnel mismatches.
by Judy on July 31, 2004 @ 7:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cut off behind enemy lines during the 1968 Tet Offensive with no way to contact help, four young, barely trained soldiers realize their only hope for survival is to head into the heart of darkness. With few rations and dwindling ammunition, the only thing that separates them from freedom is 100 miles of ruthless terrain, crawling with unseen enemies and filled with hidden booby traps. Their goal isn’t to win the war. They just want to make it home alive.
by Judy on July 31, 2004 @ 6:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Ubisoft's award-winning Red Storm studio, Ghost Recon 2 launches on next-generation consoles and PC this Holiday season. The game is set in the chaotic battlefields of tomorrow, and will offer gamers an insider's view of the way large scale conflicts will be fought in the near future. Read more for a few new screens...
by Judy on July 31, 2004 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ESPN Videogames today unveiled new features for their upcoming hockey title, ESPN NHL 2K5. ESPN NHL 2K5 introduces several new additions in Franchise Mode, the new Intense Contact Control system, and Party Mode, a new feature that brings fans together in the spirit of competition. Read more for details...
by Judy on July 31, 2004 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sixteen Tons Entertainment has released a demo (German) for their paintball game Gotcha. No specific details as to what it contains are available. This demo is in German but since it's an action game, there shouldn't be many problems. Gotcha features no real weapons but air compressed weapons and color ammunition, also known as paintball guns (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links...
by Judy on July 31, 2004 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Terminator 3: The Redemption will take players for a thrill ride into the post-apocalyptic universe as they play the series’ signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Terminator 3: The Redemption will surprise players with innovative and exciting gameplay presented in a number of different styles utilizing vehicles and machines straight from the Terminator universe, pitting the Terminator against numerous ground and air-based and enemies.
by Judy on July 31, 2004 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The player will play as Sarge, now an army of one, against the whole of the Tan Army, under the leadership of Colonel Malice. All of the Heroes have been wiped out in a brutal Tan ambush and the Tan have found a new weapon of mass destruction that can reduce a platoon of soldiers into a mass of melted plastic. Sarge must go renegade and avenge the death of his fallen heroes, to take his revenge on the Tan Army and destroy Colonel Malice.
by Judy on July 31, 2004 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to Computer And Video Games, Ubisoft has delayed Gearbox Software's WWII FPS Brothers in Arms. During a showcasing of BIA it was apparently revealed to them as C&VG reports : "It's a revelation that we've since had 100-percent confirmation on from publisher Ubisoft, the Xbox and PC iterations of the WWII FPS which were originally slated for October now due in Q1 2005." By Ubisoft delaying the PC & Xbox editions it would put the release dates approximately at the same time as the PS2 version.
Warthog has announced that they are working on a RPG 'Fallen Kingdoms', based in a world of unspeakable evil coming soon on an Xbox or PC near you. Read more for details & screens...
If you think you've got what it takes to be or beat the likes of Ferguson, Wenger, Robson and Mourinho, prepare to put your tactics to the test as Codemasters confirms that the nation's favourite console football management series will return this October with LMA Manager 2005 for PS2 & Xbox. Read more for details & screens...
by Judy on July 29, 2004 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway has released its
financial results for second quarter of 2004 in which it reveals that Inevitable Entertainment's Area 51 has been delayed and pushed back from its original fall 2004 release date to the first half of 2005. Reason for moving the release date back "crowded 2004 holiday season."
Earlier today Midway announced it signed a deal with Epic for Unreal Championship 2 which is now scheduled for February 2005.
by Judy on July 29, 2004 @ 3:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring NBA legends, today's top stars, and original characters from past editions, NBA STREET V3 reaches new heights by making over-the-top, larger-than-life moves even bigger in this action-packed, arcade-style game. Customize your baller, build courts from the ground up, throw one down in an all-new dunk contest and go online to put your reputation to the test.
by Judy on July 29, 2004 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the first console RPG set in The Lord of the Rings universe in The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age from EA GAMES. Travel in the wake of the Fellowship in a unique structure that allows players to explore their own path while periodically intersecting the major events of New Line Cinema’s film trilogy. Check these 20 new screens ...
by Judy on July 29, 2004 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ESPN NHL Hockey returns to the ice with the confidence of a seasoned veteran. Improved player control, an all-new fighting engine and lightning fast gameplay truly capture the feel and pace of NHL-calibre hockey. ESPN NHL 2005 features several new ways to play online leagues, multi-player mini-games and a deeper Franchise mode, all adding endless replay value to an already robust lineup!
by Judy on July 29, 2004 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BBC UK is reporting on a case where Rockstar's "Manhunt" is being blamed for a 17 year old going berserk on his friend. The parents of a boy who was murdered with a claw hammer by a friend have blamed a violent video game which the teenage killer was "obsessed" with. Warren Leblanc, 17, repeatedly stabbed 14-year-old Stefan Pakeerah after luring him to a Leicester park to steal from him on 27 February. Read the full story over at
BBC UK.
by Judy on July 28, 2004 @ 2:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway today announced a multi-year, multi-product agreement with Epic Games to publish three new videogames based on the popular Unreal franchise. The agreement marks Midway's entrance into the premium PC games sector with a property that has sold more than seven million units worldwide and generated nearly $200 million in revenue at retail since the introduction of Unreal Tournament in 1999.
by Judy on July 28, 2004 @ 11:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos today announced the hard hitting in-game soundtrack for Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes The Neighborhood. The sequel to the genre-bending phenomenon Backyard Wrestling: Don’t Try This At Home, Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes The Neighborhood offers a soundtrack featuring contributions from legendary artists, today’s hottest acts, and tomorrow’s industry leaders. The in-game soundtrack delivers a direction that further refines and voices the sound of Backyard Wrestling and today’s youth.
by Judy on July 28, 2004 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Use destructive weapons and innate mental powers to take on the most feared enemy in the galaxy - Mankind! Play as Crypto, an alien warrior sent to Earth to clear the way for the Furon invasion force. Your mission is to infiltrate humanity, control them, harvest their brain stems and ultimately destroy them. You choose the method - infiltration or disintigration!