by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2003 @ 5:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, as the world’s greatest secret agent returns in his fifth interactive adventure under the EA GAMES brand. First, you will think like Bond, using espionage, tactical skills, and gadgets from the Q-Lab to analyze your situation. Then you will act like Bond, using his stylish physical skills, clever subterfuge, and bold personality to once again save the world. Check the new screens ...
by Thomas Wilde on Dec. 31, 2003 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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You are Glitch, the gun-slinging, half-ton menacing bot of Droid City who blasts his way to victory. Found as scrap metal, but transformed into destructive machinery, Glitch is determined to free his people from the evil clutches of General Corrosive and his maniacal army of Mil bots. Unleash a world of pain as you annihilate the General's sinister plan to dominate the world, and salvage the robot race. Read more for the full review ...
by Jordan Van Nest on Dec. 28, 2003 @ 1:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Maximum Chase, players assume the role of police investigator Rick Summer, who must foil a plot to blow up the city, while helping a mysterious woman on the run from shadowy pursuers. Two game play modes allow players to both drive and shoot their way through 20 levels of intense car chase sequences. Set in the traffic-snarled streets of Los Angeles, players must outrun enemies and police, shooting out tires and taking down rival helicopters.
by Jordan Van Nest on Dec. 26, 2003 @ 1:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NBA Inside Drive, with its fluid gameplay and lifelike player models (decked out in tattoos and cornrows), is taking its game online with the help of Xbox Live. New "jukes" and post moves will be "breaking ankles" all over the court, and a revamped defensive game will be shutting down high-scoring teams and making them run home to their mamas. Read more for the full review ...
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2003 @ 8:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Slated for release in Spring 2004 for the Xbox and the PC, Race Driver 2 will provide gamers the most diverse and thrilling range of motor sports ever seen in one game. Designed as the definitive racing experience, the game will feature complete head to head Xbox Live and PC online functionality. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2003 @ 4:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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LucasArts has not yet officially confirmed it but a few weeks ago Gamespot revealed it and today some first screens have trickled through. Star Wars: Battlefront, a Battlefield: 1942 style game set in the Star Wars universe is said to be in the works for PS2, Xbox as well as the PC. Read more for the first few screens ...
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2003 @ 4:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari has launched the
official DRIV3R web site with info, screenshots and more from Reflections Software's upcoming action game sequel. Driv3r, being developed for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC, is expected in stores Spring 2004. In the meantime,
head on over to the official website...
by Jordan Van Nest on Dec. 23, 2003 @ 1:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A Warrior Slave…Chosen by the Gods…to Re-store the Glory of an Empire In the Year 106AD the Roman Empire is in terrible decline. After the untimely death of the much-liked Emperor Trajan, the despotic Emperor Arruntius has bled the once powerful Rome to its knees. Badly fought wars, famine and plague are rife in all corners of the Empire, whilst the Emperor and his elite enjoy every excess and vice that the emptying coffers can afford. As herald to this age of degradation, Arruntius has destroyed large portions of the city of Rome to create the battleground for the bloodiest gladiator event ever staged.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2003 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DreamCatcher Games has today shipped Arx Fatalis for exclusive use on the Xbox, in North America. RPGs have been extremely successful on Xbox, and this trend is certain to continue as Arx Fatalis hits stores today. The game is an intelligent first-person RPG that throws gamers into a complex fantasy underworld of trolls, goblins and charming "Snake-women".
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2003 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Developed by Reflections Interactive (an Atari studio), the masterminds behind Driver and Driver 2 - which have sold more than 12 million copies worldwide - DRIV3R is an action-packed driving adventure game that stays true to its roots, incorporating the cinematic gameplay and gritty street crime of its predecessors with ground-breaking graphics and three mammoth, wide-open city environments: Miami, Florida; Nice, France; and Istanbul, Turkey.
by Thomas Wilde on Dec. 22, 2003 @ 1:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The anticipated sequel has arrived. Embark on a new adventure in Baldur's Gate and brave terrible dangers in search of fortune, glory, and power. Face a multitude of sinister enemies while traveling through many spectacular environments in this action-packed fantasy game. Rid the lands of chaos, mastering skills, spells, and deadly weapons … the fate of thousands hangs in the balance. Read more for the full preview ..
by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2003 @ 12:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wrestling fans with a thirst for nostalgia will once again have an opportunity to see "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes drop his trademark "bionic elbow," as Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. announced that it has exclusively signed Rhodes to appear in SHOWDOWN: Legends of Wrestling. The video game is currently under development with Acclaim Studios Austin and is scheduled for release in April 2004 across the next-generation gaming platforms. Read more for details & screens ...
by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2003 @ 4:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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You are Paul de Raque, Knight of the Temple, as you set out on a holy crusade across a forbidding, mediaeval Europe to join your order in the Holy Land. Armed with your sword, axe, bow and shield, you must fight with all your strength to complete your journey, for saving the future of the world is your ultimate goal! The core of the game is medieval style fighting with the classical weapons of European knights, coupled with stunning graphics of the historical milieus of the 12th century crusades. Check these 60 new screens.
by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2003 @ 1:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft today announced that four new Xbox Music Mixer karaoke song bundles are now available for download via Xbox Live, and more are soon to follow. Xbox Music Mixer allows aspiring singers, VJs and party hosts to bring down the house with a Karaoke engine that lets players sing to nearly any song. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2003 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway Games Inc. today announced the launch of the official website for The Suffering. Players can now step into the seedy underbelly of a maximum security penitentiary that is The Suffering by visiting
the official The Suffering website. The Suffering will be available on March 8, 2004 for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox.
by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2003 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Freestyle Street Soccer returns to grass roots and allows rival gangs to gain respect and supremacy in urban environments. Jumpers and oil drums replace goalposts and rules are well and truly left on the sidelines as the pitch is transformed into a battleground for the duration of the match. No offsides and limited boundaries ensure flowing gameplay and fierce, frantic competitive matches. Read more for a fresh batch of screens ...
by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2003 @ 1:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA’s legendary mascot Sonic The Hedgehog makes his historic multi-platform debut and embarks on his biggest adventure ever, with his trademark blazing speed and a new gameplay twist in “Sonic Heroes.” Read more for 20 new screens ...
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2003 @ 3:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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LucasArts is proud to unveil the fantastic, deadly world of Wrath Unleashed on its
new official website! Wrath Unleashed is an exhilarating action-strategy game that mixes the best elements of classic strategy games with fast-paced and fierce creature combat. The game introduces players to a unique and spectacular fantasy universe where players engage in both single and multiplayer battles with more than 30 fierce, mythological creatures from four realms. Each character has special attributes, powers and attacks...but all characters have the power to unleash their wrath to defeat opponents and dominate the universe!
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2003 @ 3:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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From the developers of Madden NFL Football comes a new brand of football where style is BIG: 'NFL Street'. 'NFL Street' lends fast paced arcade action with street culture to create a unique new gameplay experience where NFL stars become larger than life personalities. Players battle to earn the enhanced gear and attributes necessary to dominate the urban environments. Read more for some 60+ new screens...
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2003 @ 11:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Interplay Entertainment Corp. and Vivendi Universal Games announced today that Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel will ship to retail on January 13, 2004. The action-adventure game will be available for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2003 @ 10:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The second rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. However, gamers will surely be talking, as Vivendi Universal Games yesterday announced the development of Fight Club for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox. Due out in late 2004, Fight Club, developed by Genuine Games, is set to deliver an intense experience that will combine the characters, settings, artistic style, and story elements from the movie with a realistic fighting system that will appeal to both hardcore and casual gamers. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2003 @ 9:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar Games is pleased to announce Red Dead Revolver for the PlayStation2 and Xbox. Developed by Rockstar San Diego, this stylish, western gun-fighting extravaganza is expected to hit retail shelves in Spring 2004. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2003 @ 2:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jaleco has released some new screens from their upcoming PS2/Xbox title 'Micro Mayhem.' The title is expected in stores Q1 2004. Read more to check out the goodies...
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2003 @ 2:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II will feature more monsters, graphically stunning environments and five new and unique customizable player characters to choose from, hidden areas to explore, as well as a new item creation system that will allow players to create their own ultimate magical artifacts. Read more for a slew of new screens...
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2003 @ 12:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Get festive with Team RAINBOW - just in time for those empty holiday hours, there's a new multiplayer map (a wicked cool carnival dust-up) for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 for Xbox available now on Xbox Live. Read more to check out some screens from the new map.