by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2003 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Play as yourself, not a pro skater, and make your way through a plot-twisting, true-to-life story that takes you from unknown local skate punk to fame and fortune as Skater of the Year. Read more for some PS2 & Xbox screens, as well as a trailer sjowing off some in game footage.
by Eric on Oct. 8, 2003 @ 1:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The third installment of Microsoft Game Studios’ exclusive football title for Xbox, 'NFL Fever 2004,' redefines the console football gaming experience. Gamers will be impressed with the features of this latest version of 'NFL Fever,' with revamped artificial intelligence (AI) including significant offensive and defensive adjustments, animated NFL coaches roaming the sidelines offering situational analysis, a brand-new offensive playbook, totally reworked stadium models and 'Read and Lead' advanced passing.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2003 @ 7:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlestar Galactica delivers a compelling and immersive space action experience as players move seamlessly between stunning cinematics and epic space battles against the insidious, mechanical power of the Cylons. Fight the insidious Cylons in epic space battles utilizing advanced tactics and an arsenal of weaponry, including the greatest weapon mankind ever conceived — The Battlestar Galactica. Read more to check out some new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2003 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Exclusive to Xbox, Breakdown is a sci-fi thriller that combines the best elements of shooters and fighters in a first-person action/adventure game. The game's intense storyline is told through high-quality real time rendered graphics that bring an unprecedented level of realism to the player. The game features fierce weapon-based first-person shooter combat, challenging puzzles to solve, surreal dream sequences, advanced AI, and massive detailed environments for exploration. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2003 @ 12:10 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 them shiny screens!
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2003 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Imagine a time where everything you believe and think you know becomes blurred and uncertain, a time where your darkest secrets, emotions and desires can be painstakingly extracted from your very soul and brought to light. Imagine a troubled age where speaking a few lighthearted words can turn into a death sentence and where religion mixes with politics to bend a changing society. These confusing times are recorded by history as ‘The Renaissance’. Read more for details & trailer ...
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2003 @ 3:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Drake is an action shooter of furious and brutal revenge, supernatural Hong Kong action John Woo style. Think adrenaline-pumping action as seen in the movie "The Matrix" visualized in a neon-gothic Animated Batman style, using unique custom software generated "rim light" texturing. Drake has been brought back from the dead to avenge his family "The Crow" style and brings nothing but death into our world, executed in extravagant "Crying Freeman" style. As Drake, you'll be able to somersault over knocked-over furniture, double guns blazing (double button action) Hong Kong style. Read more for 80+ PC & Xbox screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2003 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 for Xbox will offer the most intense single- and multiplayer experiences available on the Xbox, thanks in large part to a voice-activated command system that lets players issue orders to their team and communicate with each other through an Xbox headset. To showcase this groundbreaking feature, and to thrust players right into the intense action of Rainbow Six 3, a limited-edition Rainbow Six 3 bundled with a specially-branded headset will be available at participating Best Buy, Electronic Boutique and GameStop locations, as well as the
online Ubisoft store.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2003 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts is pleased to announce Gladius for GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox has Gone Gold! This epic, turn-based, gladiatorial RPG was developed and published by LucasArts and will be available in stores October 28th. While you're anxiously awaiting the game's release, please visit the official site to learn more about Gladius and to read early review scores and accolades.
Check the official website or if you havent yet,
read our Gladuis preview.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2003 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Hometek Inc. announced today its highly anticipated, internally developed tactical military shooter, kill.switch, has gone gold. Coming to the PlayStation2 and the Xbox, kill.switch is scheduled to flip on the fun and reveal its mysterious plot with a late October release. If you haven't yet,
check our Kill.Switch preview.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2003 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fable is a ground-breaking role-playing adventure game from Peter Molyneux, in which your every action determines your skills, appearance, and reputation. Create your life story from childhood to death. Grow from an inexperienced adolescent into the most powerful being in the world. Check these new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2003 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metro3D, Inc. today announced a new colossal title to its 2003 line- up, Dinosaur Hunting exclusively for the Xbox. Developed by Microsoft Game Studios Japan, Dinosaur Hunting is scheduled for release this November 7, 2003. “Dinosaur Hunting is a giant-size action adventure, which brings pre-historic dinosaurs into the 21st Century,” said Joseph Morici, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Metro3D. “Mixing reality with a bit of fantasy, Dinosaur Hunting is a solid action adventure title sure to be popular this upcoming holiday season.”
by Justin on Oct. 4, 2003 @ 1:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Simpsons Hit & Run promises a hilarious mission based driving game with exciting out-of-the-car platform gameplay, the signature satire of The Simpsons, and the interactive world of Springfield. Read more for the full review
by Thomas on Oct. 4, 2003 @ 12:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nick Malaperiman @ DreamCatcher Games let us know that due to unforeseen circumstances, US Open (in other territories also known as Roland Garros 2003 or Next Generation Tennis 2003) has been cancelled on Xbox and PC... The game was expected to ship in conjunction with the US Open tournament itself in New York..
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2003 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Command an elite, multinational squad of special operatives against a hidden terrorist foe. In Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3, the third installment in the wildly popular Rainbow Six series, Team RAINBOW races against time to stop terror and unravel a mystery. In locations around the world, from London to the Cayman Islands to Rio de Janeiro, lead Team Rainbow in a desperate effort to battle a madman and foil his doomsday plot. Some new screens rushed in, read more to check them out!
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2003 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Rogue Ops, Kemco exposes the underground world of anti-terrorist operatives. Rocked from normality by an explosion that claimed her daughter and husband, ex-Green Beret Nikki Connors exploits her new role as leading lady to further her personal quest for vengeance. Read more for screens & trailer ...
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2003 @ 2:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software announced today that it plans to ship the award-winning Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as a "double pack" for both the PlayStation2 and the Xbox. The Grand Theft Auto "double pack" is set to hit shelves in North America on October 22, 2003 for PlayStation2 and on November 4, 2003 for Xbox. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2003 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today the launch of the
official Web site for I-Ninja, the popular new action adventure game scheduled for release on PS2, Xbox and GameCube in Q4 2003. The Web site provides a wealth of information, including the latest news, detailed game information, screenshots and a short movie of game play footage. The diehard I-Ninja follower will feast on the latest online toys, including wallpaper designs, instant message icons, message board avatars and a soon-unveiled desktop communicator. Additionally, an online message board allows I-Ninja fans to discuss the upcoming release and participate in “Sensei’s Dojo,” a forum dedicated to the creation of new Ninja principles.
by Thomas on Oct. 2, 2003 @ 4:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DreamCatcher Games today announced that it will publish Mojo! for the Sony PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox video game system. The game will be distributed on these formats in the UK by Mindscape priced £19.99 on PS2 and £24.99 on Xbox.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2003 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft today announced that the new Xbox Live update “Xbox Live Now” is now available for download. "Xbox Live Now" is a free update that gives gamers what they want most: a host of innovative features they can use to interact with friends online. With "Xbox Live Now", gamers are always connected to Xbox Live, so from the moment the Xbox power indicator glows green gamers are plugged into their online network of friends.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2003 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Your mission is to lead an army of urban guerillas now that Electronic Arts has shipped Freedom Fighters on the PlayStation2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC under its EA GAMES brand. Based on an alternate history in which the Soviet Union won the Cold War and invaded modern-day New York City, Freedom Fighters lets you join and eventually lead a revolution in this third-person action game that unfolds in the besieged streets of New York.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2003 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take a band of gun-toting rebels -a robot, a madman, a mole and a criminal mastermind. Put them in a vividly stunning fantasy realm. Then give them an impossible mission - pulling off the biggest heist of all time in the middle of a war. All you have to do is battle your way through dastardly enemies, giant war machines and an army of psychopathic robots. But don't worry; you have plenty of ammo and absolutely no common sense. Victory is yours in 12,000 bullets or less! Check out the new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2003 @ 12:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Advent Rising, a common legend pervades the galaxy - that of a powerful, ancient race that will one day unite the universe. Millions of cultures from vastly distant worlds revere and hallow these mythological beings known as humans. One race, the Seekers, know humans actually exist and are threatened by their potential power. Under the guise of benevolent explorers, the Seekers travel throughout the galaxy in a desperate attempt to eradicate any human society they unearth. Check out some new screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2003 @ 10:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TeamXbox has an interesting story from one of their anonymous sources who informed them today that Microsoft and IBM have signed a multi-million dollar agreement under which IBM Microelectronics will manufacture a next generation CPU for the Xbox 2. Work on the new processor has already started, but the deal was inked just a few days ago. To be taken with a truckload of salt, but for the people who like rumours,
check out the full article here.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2003 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SWAT: Global Strike Team was founded in 2018 as an international offshoot of the U.S. SWAT organization. Primarily established to supplement the income of the U.S. SWAT establishment, the Global Strike Team contract their personnel and expertise to companies and countries around the world to help “resolve” situations for those who have the funds but not the means to do so. Check the new multiplayer screens ...