by Rainier on June 26, 2003 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This much-anticipated first add-on for the Star Wars Galaxies series, scheduled for release in 2004, will introduce personal starships and starfighters, which can be used for interplanetary travel or space combat. The expansion also promises additional worlds, playable species, non-player characters, new creatures and more! "The staggered release schedule of the space component of the Star Wars Galaxies series will benefit players because they will have time to establish their characters and explore different elements of the core game before we add the space layer," says Rich Vogel, director of development at Sony Online Entertainment's Austin studio. "Once the space component becomes available, players who have been with us since the beginning will be ready to buy their own starships and launch into this new arena."
by Rainier on June 26, 2003 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision has released the, unsupported, beta update for Ritual's newly available sci-fi FPS "Star Trek Elite Force II", bringing the dedicated Win32 server to v1.01. This update is for server administrators ONLY (useless for multiplayer clients or other game owners) and removes the requirement of needing the game CD in the CD-ROM drive. Read more for details & download links ...
by Rainier on June 24, 2003 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Noticed on
HomeLAN that Activision's Doug Pearson has posted up
a note on the Ritualistic forums with an update on their plans for the Star Trek: Elite Force II (already available in Europe, coming later this week in North America). Specifically a beta fix will soon be tested and later released for dedicated servers to no longer require the game to be in the CD-Rom drive, as well as mod tools for the community.
by Rainier on June 24, 2003 @ 2:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TechRanch USA, a resource founded and funded by BizDev, Inc. announced today that TechRanch Roundup, a monthly column dedicated to delivering relevant, timely information and business strategies to independent game developers worldwide,
is now available.
by Rainier on June 24, 2003 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers can suit up for top-secret covert operations with the release of Activision's highly anticipated first-person action game, Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix, for the Xbox. Based on the critically acclaimed PC title from Raven Software, the game features all of the intense, gritty action found in the original, plus full Xbox Live support for mayhem-packed, all-out multi-player combat. Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix for the Xbox is currently available at North American retail outlets for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and carries an "M" (Mature -- Blood, Violence -- content suitable for persons ages 17 and older) rating by the ESRB.
by Rainier on June 20, 2003 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This is not a drill. KOEI announced today, Naval Ops: Warship Gunner, the real-time naval action game is prepared to ship this Tuesday June 24, 2003. Consumers can still pre-order the title at gamestop.com, ebgames.com, and amazon.com. The title is available exclusively for the PlayStation2. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on June 20, 2003 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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S2 Games and iGames Publishing announce the debut of the beast horde into the current beta testing phase for Savage: The Battle for Newerth ; the much anticipated, first-ever real-time-strategy-shooter (RTSS). Participants in the beta test can now choose to fight on the side of man, equipped with technology and science, or on the side of the beast horde, armed with the forces of magic and nature. Savage: The Battle for Newerth is due to ship later this summer.
by Rainier on June 20, 2003 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Thrustmaster announces co-development agreement with leading game publisher Empire Interactive Europe Ltd. regarding its racing wheel and light gun for Xbox and the awaited game “Starsky & Hutch” (Xbox version) which is to be released. Read more for details ...
by Justin on June 20, 2003 @ 12:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stake boasts a deep action combat experience, intriguing characters and superior graphics. This game represents the essential elements of a fighting game but goes beyond that with multiple power-up weapons, lots of collectable items, insane combo attacks, special tricks, secret characters, inspiring graphics, 3-D isometric camera views, exciting locations and multiple multi-player modes. Sound like it could be good!? Read more and find out if it actually IS.
by Rainier on June 18, 2003 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ESPN Videogames today, at a press conference at the ESPN Zone, announced the signing of Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive tackle and Super Bowl champ Warren Sapp to serve as the official spokesperson and cover athlete for "ESPN NFL Football." Read more for details ...
by Thomas on June 18, 2003 @ 4:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following the phenomenally successful European launch of its Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME and subsequent booster pak, Konami of Europe has announced that the latest booster pak – subtitled Metal Raiders – will be launched across Europe in July.. More about it below!
by Rainier on June 17, 2003 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Formula One 2003 is the latest installment in Sony Computer Entertainments long-standing series of outstanding games, based on the FIA Formula One World Championship. Since its first release in 1996 (under the Psygnosis label), every one of the 7 Formula One releases has been the highest-selling and most successful of all Formula One based-games across the world. Read more for a fresh batch of screens and an ingame action trailer (
thanks ToTheGame)!
by Rainier on June 16, 2003 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The most talked-about game of the year took a major step towards retail availability as AGETEC, Inc. today announced that Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color for the PlayStation2 has gone gold. Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color is on schedule to ship nationwide on June 24. If you are like me, and never heard of this game, read more for details ...
by Rainier on June 16, 2003 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is pleased to announce the continuation of the multi-million selling Formula One series. The only game to be officially licensed by Formula One Administration Ltd, FORMULA ONE 2003 will be released in July this year. Benefiting from a brand new deal signed with Formula One Administration Ltd, the FORMULA ONE franchise will now be exclusive to SCEE and to PlayStation2 for the next four years, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and the closest experience to being an F1 driver you'll get on any platform.
by Rainier on June 16, 2003 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Continuing its close partnership with the prestigious Prancing Horse-brand automaker and its history of unique and innovative accessories, Thrustmaster is thrilled to announce the release of the Enzo Force Feedback Racing Wheel. Bringing the power and precision of the Enzo Ferrari, Ferrari's mechanical and technological pinnacle, the Enzo Force Feedback Racing Wheel is compatible with all PlayStation 2 and PC games for maximum versatility and enjoyment.
by Rainier on June 15, 2003 @ 11:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enter the world of urban street racing and high performance tuner cars with the latest title in the hit Need for Speed series: Need for Speed Underground. Take on today’s most popular tuner cars from Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Toyota and many more, building the ultimate street machine by earning cash to pay for custom body kits and a host of licensed car performance mods. But just creating a custom street racing machine will not get you to the top; it takes a certain amount of attitude and razor sharp driving skills to compete in the tough world of urban racing. Check out the new screens!
by Thomas on June 13, 2003 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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One of the most popular video game franchises ever created goes online as THQ releases "Tetris Worlds Live" exclusively for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Compatible with Xbox Live, Microsoft's online gaming arena, "Tetris Worlds Live" brings fans across the globe the opportunity to experience the addictive, block-dropping mayhem synonymous with the Tetris brand in online competition.
by Thomas on June 13, 2003 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Randy Pitchford @ Gearbox Software posted up following news in his latest .
plan file (were you also find all information):
Are you hardcore? Are you in the Dallas area? Play Halo PC on-line before the rest of the world! Get your name in the Halo PC credits!
We need another group of local, internal testers for Halo PC.
If you contacted us before but were not selected, please feel free to try again this time.
Also, if you were a tester with us before and want to do it again, please remind us so we can put you on a preferred list (don't lie, we'll cross reference the tester lists).
The contact e-mail address this time is:
kristy@gearboxsoftware.com.
Please read all of the information below before e-mailing - we'll automatically reject inquiries that don't meet the requirements and supply the necessary information.
by Thomas on June 12, 2003 @ 10:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Empires: Starfury is Malfador Machination's bold new game which take players, first-person, into the Space Empires Universe... For those folks who have been looking forward to preordering, today is the day. Shrapnel Games will begin to take preorders on Space Empires: Starfury. As is usually the case, those who take advantage of preordering will receive $5.00 off the purchase price. This preorder special will be effect until July 15th... Find out more about this game below, includes new screens aswell!
by Thomas on June 12, 2003 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Viacom's digital entertainment unit, Simon & Schuster Interactive and Sumthing Else Musicworks announced today that the soundtrack for the highly anticipated Xbox game "Outlaw Volleyball" will be shipping in early July 2003. Executive Produced by music veteran Nile Rodgers (Madonna "Like A Virgin," Duran Duran "The Reflex," and many others), the soundtrack will feature fresh, new artists such as Diffuser, Off By One, and Warrior (Shipping: July 8).
by Thomas on June 11, 2003 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last November Shrapnel Games and ProSimCo released Captain Patrick Proctor's company-level ultra-realistic wargame, ATF: Armored Task Force. The game was met with a bevy of accolades but the good Captain wasn't content to rest on his laurels. He and his crew have been steadily working to make the best even better, and to that end fans (both old and yet to be made) of ATF should hunker down for the barrage of gaming greatness that's about to head their way... Read more for all details & download links..
by Thomas on June 11, 2003 @ 8:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare to blast into the heart of galactic evil as Activision, Inc.’s Star Trek Elite Force II has gone gold and is headed to retail. Set in the Star Trek: The Next Generation universe, players take command as head of the elite Hazard Team in this heart-pounding first person action game. Gamers will arm themselves with an impressive array of advanced weaponry as they hack, battle and vaporize a relentless onslaught of enemies including hordes of nightmarish creatures, new never-before-seen alien species and familiar franchise staples such as the Borg and Romulans. Developed by Ritual Entertainment, Star Trek Elite Force II and carries a 16+ PEGI rating and a suggested retail price of £39.99. The title is scheduled for release later this month.
by Thomas on June 11, 2003 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nokia Corp. is aiming its N-Gage gaming console at a different and potentially larger market than that of the likes of Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s GameBoy, the head of the Finnish company's entertainment and media arm said Wednesday.
"GameBoy is for 10-year-olds. If you're 20 or 25 years old, it's probably not a good idea to draw a GameBoy out of your pocket on a Friday night in a public space," Ilkka Raiskinen said.
Raiskinen said this older audience, targeted by Nokia's hand-held game-and- cellphone-in-one, presents a "bigger opportunity."
by Thomas on June 9, 2003 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Evil Avatar dug up some Half-Life 2 news from
Seattle Bizjournals, were product manager David Hufford from Microsoft Xbox group says "As of now, Half-Life 2 is not going to be on the Xbox... Here is a small clip:
Raisys, who owns Microsoft stock, expressed disappointment that the combat game Halo 2, the sequel to one of Microsoft's few exclusive smash hits, won't be available for the holiday season. Halo 2 isn't expected to be available until March 2004.
In addition, Hufford acknowledged that another anticipated combat game sequel, Half-Life 2, made by Seattle game developer Valve Software, won't be available for the Xbox as had been previously announced.
"As of now, Half-Life 2 is not going to be on the Xbox," he said. "Valve is sending us mixed messages on that."
by Thomas on June 7, 2003 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CDV created a special info brochure about No Man´s Land for their guests at the E3, and it was very successful. This is why they now offering this brochure for download. It's a zipped PDF file about 7MB in size. Find out anything and everything about No Man´s Land. You'll find in-depth information about the multiplayer features as well as descriptions of the key characters. Everything is finely portrayed in this brochure.
Get it here...