by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2003 @ 7:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mercedes-Benz World Racing, a 3D Racing-Simulation with high quality, mission-based elements, is the first game ever to feature a line-up of current Mercedes-Benz cars, plus selected classic and vintage models. Players start out as a rookie racer struggling to climb the ladder to the top of the racing circuit. After the completion of each mission, drivers can unlock new and vintage Mercedes-Benz cars, as well as new car interiors and racetracks in this exhilarating 3D racing game. A batch of new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 6:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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ATV Quad Power Racing 2 puts you in the driving seat of powerful off-road quad bikes and then gives you that little bit extra. The fast, edge-of-your-seat arcade gameplay blends seamlessly with the outrageous tricks you can pull both in the air and on the ground. Whether you’re performing a heart attack over the dunes, an endo across the stadium or a nik nak in the swamps, you’ll always be pushing it to the limits. Plus, you can do it all as one of 10 real top pro riders or one of 10 new characters. Race against the AI competitors and friends to take the top prize in many game play modes. It’s astoundingly detailed but, don’t worry, the only thing you’ll get bogged down in is the mud. Race through the dirt in this all-action racer but be prepared to fight dirty too.
by Thomas on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 3:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Team SAS is an elite Special Forces game developed using the unique experience and knowledge of Special Forces expert, highly decorated SAS soldier and best selling author, Andy McNab DCM MM. Take on any one of four unique roles in the team; heavy weapons support, jungle warfare scout, long range sniper or team commander and battle through the most intense jungle environments ever seen in a videogame, including fully 3D moving foliage, shafts of sunlight and volumetric fog... Today we have 27 new Xbox shots of muscly men running about in the jungle.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midtown Madness 3, the latest in Microsoft Corp.'s popular "Midtown Madness" franchise, allows gamers to get behind the wheel of more than 30 vehicles while competing in exciting race modes such as Blitz, Checkpoint and Cruise. With a robust Career mode featuring 14 driving careers, Midtown Madness 3 delivers the rush and excitement of street racing while challenging gamers to put their driving skills to the ultimate test. Midtown Madness 3 provides gamers with madcap, over-the-top racing and driving excitement in two of the world's most fascinating cities: Paris and Washington, D.C. Serving up today, 3 new Audi Avanti screens...
One ring to rule them all… Based on New Line Cinema's epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novels, The Lord of the Rings™, The Two Towers™ video games will integrate cinema and gameplay to deliver an epic interactive experience. In the game, players will be able to relive the most memorable movie moments from the first two films, "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers." Does the game measure up the the excellence of the movie? Read more and find out!
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2003 @ 9:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Xicat Interactive, Inc. has given the green light to the new video game Motor Trend Presents - Lotus Challenge. The game is set to pull out of the pits on January 28, for the Xbox. Read more for details and features ...
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2003 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The all-new baseball franchise from EA SPORTS, MVP Baseball 2003 is a completely new game with a rebuilt engine and is being made by a new internal development team at EA Canada. MVP Baseball 2003 will deliver the most authentic baseball experience with the addition of a variety of revolutionary new features. A new pitcher/batter interface will give players the opportunity to be more strategic both on the mound and at the plate. Through a measure of power and release point, pitchers will need to execute their pitches while batters can choose the type of swing depending on the game situation and execute accordingly.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2003 @ 10:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters’ Indy Racing League is the first and only next-generation console and PC game to feature the full 2002 Indy Racing League (IRL) experience and all of its circuits, including the “Brickyard” Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the greatest spectacle in racing: The Indy 500. Exclusively licensed from the IRL, Indy Racing League will include the official 2002 IRL racing teams and drivers with up to 33 cars racing for the checkered flag. Enhanced with TV-style presentation and commentary, interactive crowd reactions, challenging and realistic AI opponents and exhilarating tension-packed tracks, players will enjoy a true-to-life, authentic Indy racing experience. Check out the new screens ...
by Justin on Jan. 4, 2003 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Zapper (a cricket) you hop your way through six interactive worlds in a quest to find your brother, held captive by the evil magpie queen. Dangerous traps and even more dangerous enemies await Zapper. It will take fast-footed skill and timing to conquer all the worlds and survive the final showdown with the magpie queen. Is this game a winner or did we zap away to a different channel?
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2003 @ 7:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fusing epic World War II battles with heart-stopping covert operations and tactical combat, RtCW: Tides of War & Resurrection uncover Hitler’s horrific obsession with the occult, living dead, and genetic mutations.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2003 @ 6:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Indy's latest adventure plays out in dramatic fashion thanks to new gameplay features such as brawling combat. This time, in addition to using his trademark whip and pistol, Indy can engage in fierce hand-to-hand combat against foes, many of whom are well-versed in martial arts. Improvised weapons such as shovels, chairs and table legs also can be used to fend off adversaries. The result is a more immersive and more Indy-like gameplay experience, set amidst spine-tingling movie-like action sequences, such as a rickshaw chase in Hong Kong and a spectacular battle atop moving gondolas in the South China Sea area. New screens showing off some of the action and locations ...
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2003 @ 6:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Engage in this saga set in the Golden Age of the Republic - over 4,000 years before the first Star Wars film, when both Jedi and Sith number in the thousands. With the Galaxy reeling from a recent conflict with the Dark Lords, the ongoing battle between the Jedi and the Sith rages on. Your actions determine the outcome of this colossal galactic war - and your destiny as a Jedi. Check the new batch of screens
by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2002 @ 4:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts has just announced they have started shipping The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers for Xbox and GameCube. Based on the JJR Tolkien's novel and recently released movie, The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers follows Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli as they go head to head with Sauron’s army. The game spans 13 missions, boss monsters covering the first two movies, and includes movie content such as scenes from the movie and interviews with the stars of the film. The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers is rated “T” for teen, and retails for around $49.99 USD.
by Chris "Fozz" Breci on Dec. 27, 2002 @ 7:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Players engage in hand-to-hand and special-weapon combat, executing secret moves and combinations with new fatalities and deadly body blows. Lethal new warriors are added to the mix along with the return of Mortal Kombat classics -- Scorpion, Raiden, Sub-Zero, and Sonya. Hyper-realistic, Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance features progressive physical damage that allows players to view the inevitable demise of their opponents while utilizing three unique fighting styles for each warrior, creating nearly unlimited fighting possibilities.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2002 @ 8:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Yesterday The 3DO Company announced that its award-winning baseball game series 'High Heat Major League Baseball 2004' for the PC, PS2, and the Game Boy Advance handheld video game system, is due to ship in spring of 2003. For the first time, 'High Heat' will also be available on the Xbox and the GameCube. Today we are serving up a batch of screens for each of the platforms... Lets play ball!
by Justin on Dec. 18, 2002 @ 7:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon’s Lair 3D tells the tale made popular in the arcade version, where Dirk fans will once again brave the menacing Singe the Dragon and the evil Wizard, Mordroc, to save the beautiful Princess Daphne. Was this classic remake worth the wait? Or should it have stayed a golden oldie? Read more and find out!
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2002 @ 5:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today we are serving up another batch of upcoming Xbox titles from Microsoft. Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus, 'Sudeki and 'Capcom vs. SNK 2'. Read more to check out the goods!
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2002 @ 8:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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On the forsaken remains that were once the proud planet called Astara, the villagers of Rockhaven lead difficult but peaceful lives, until the day the Shadowraith, "Dark Yabu," and his minions sweep down from the sky. With terrible ferocity and ruthless efficiency they descend upon the townsfolk, enslaving them to work deep in the caves that surround their village. The Dark Yabu kills the grandfather of the young Vexx, who manages to slip quietly aboard the enemy's windship. There, locked deep within Yabu's sanctum, lie the last pair of Astani Battlegauntlets. The gloves leap from their chest onto Vexx's outstretched hands, bonding to his arms and giving him special powers. Acclaim will be releasing Vexx for the PS2, GameCube and Xbox this February. Check our new batch vexxilicious screens ...
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2002 @ 7:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week Infogrames announced that its hugely successful V-Rally brand was speeding onto the Xbox in April 2003. Following on from the unprecedented success of the PlayStation 2 version, V-Rally 3 on Xbox will be the definitive version of this great racer and leave other rally games trailing in its dust. Today we have the first batch of screens to show you what you can expect in terms of "visual persuasion". Njoy!
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2002 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco today announced one of its newest offerings for 2003, BlowOut, a next generation 3D side-scrolling shooter intended for release for the PlayStation2, Xbox, and PC. Developed by Kaos Kontrol, BlowOut is slated for release next fall.
UPDATE: Just added the first few screens .. Njoy!
by Thomas on Dec. 17, 2002 @ 11:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CNN Money reports that we can expect another round of price cuts before mid-year, most likely right around the same time as the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the gaming industry's annual trade show. Most execs are predicting another $50 reduction, taking the Xbox and PS2 to $149 and the GameCube to $99. While unlikely, they acknowledge it's not inconceivable that PS2 and Xbox prices could fall to $99 (and, by default, the GameCube would slip to $50).
by Chris "Fozz" Breci on Dec. 17, 2002 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, you are invited to lead this brand-new squad as they focus on covert military strikes and international peacekeeping missions that do not always go as planned. You and your team conduct extensive missions on foot, but you’ll occasionally have assistance from troops in tanks, helicopters and close air support. In many cases, you will be working with international military forces and NATO to fight against rising dictators and rebel groups.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2002 @ 7:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Building upon championship-caliber gameplay and presentation NFL 2K3 raises the bar with new lifelike player animations, convincing play-calling intelligence, an on-the-fly audible system and a brand new ESPN broadcast system with the famous overlays, scores and highlights beloved by all sports fans. NFL 2K3's new easy-to-use Franchise mode gives you total team control as player, coach and general manager - track the best players, make the smartest trades and build the most dominant team in the league. Complete with all of the updated rosters, new NFL re-alignment changes and authentic stadiums redesigned in full 3D for the 2002 season, NFL 2K3 will deliver the most exhilarating football action experience. The European release of Sega Sports NFL 2K3 is coming to PS2, Xbox and Nintendo 4th April 2002
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2002 @ 4:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA Sports NBA 2K3 powers forward with the kind of improvement that only results from an off-season dedicated to perfection. Imagine jump shots so real players actually adjust their movement in mid-air based on distance from the hoop and defensive pressure, a passing touch that gives you the control to skirt a defender or start a fast break, and dribble moves that let you jab left, rock right, crossover, spin and much more. It's all here in NBA 2K3.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2002 @ 4:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Years ago, a legacy was born that ruled the skies. As time passed and memory grew dim, distant times progressed from History into Legend. Now, the era of human prosperity has come to a grinding halt, with all but a few pockets of civilisation destroyed by years of devastating battles. The population clings precariously to the brink of extinction, scattered across the desolate land, living in the darkest age in history.