by Thomas on July 25, 2002 @ 3:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Everyone thinks they can run their favourite team better than the real manager. Codemasters’ LMA Manager 2003 will give gamers the chance to put their opinions and tactics to the test when the best-selling brand comes to Xbox, the video game system from Microsoft, this October.
by Rainier on July 25, 2002 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA GT 2002 features more than 125 classic and contemporary high performance vehicles, which were created using the exact handling and performance specifications from their real-life counterparts. Players can fill their garage with tricked-out cars and trophies as they race their way through the SEGA GT circuit. Classic car buffs can also drool over "Chronicle Mode" where they can take to the streets in the hottest muscle cars from the '60s, '70s and '80s.
by Rainier on July 25, 2002 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers take to the skies aboard their own dragon for intense aerial combat through 10 branching stages as they battle to save humanity from the brink of extinction. Dragons morph in real time, allowing players to constantly change their fighting styles as they master devastating techniques that influence both the action and the storyline in this Xbox exclusive.
Update: 15 ginormous new shots added. Why are Panzer Orta grabs always so massive?
by Rainier on July 24, 2002 @ 7:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gotham Games seems to be going for a strong start after earlier today bringing us goodies for Conflict Desert Storm they now gave us some screens for Croteam's Serious Sam. After Sam terrorized the PC he is now aiming for the Xbox. Njoy the goodies!
by Rainier on July 23, 2002 @ 7:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare to battle through history as the evil TimeSplitters get ready to rise again. TimeSplitters 2 is the sequel to the hugely successful and critically acclaimed TimeSplitters, which was released to coincide with the US and European launches of PlayStation 2. The game is being developed by Free Radical Design of Nottingham, England, and is set for release in September. Check the Xbox, Gamecube and PS2 screens ...
by Rainier on July 23, 2002 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a third-person action/adventure game based on the international hit television series. Players take on the role of Buffy Summers, a typical high school student by day and a fierce destroyer of the undead by night. Buffy the Vampire Slayer combines fighting, action, drama, humor, exploration and puzzle solving in a complex interactive 3D environment. Check these new Buffy screens!
by Thomas on July 22, 2002 @ 12:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Thomas on July 21, 2002 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Rainier on July 19, 2002 @ 11:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Peace appears to have broken out between aggressive graphics chip company Nvidia and belligerent graphics chip company Microsoft, if reports in today's Economic News of Taiwan are to be credited.
by Rainier on July 19, 2002 @ 9:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As Colin McRae, players drive through a grueling series of international rally locations and experience the feel of tarmac, gravel, dirt and rain-soaked road surfaces. In each season, players compete in six rallies, complete with six stages and Super Special stage. Before each rally, a Shakedown day allows racers to perfect the set up of their car. Read more for links where to grab it ...
by Rainier on July 18, 2002 @ 8:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that it has reached an agreement with Pierce Brosnan to use the famous Bond actor’s likeness in their upcoming video game, James Bond 007: NightFire™. The game, which uses an original storyline created exclusively for the interactive project, is based on the Bond universe and will be released worldwide the same month as the newest 007 film starring Brosnan, "Die Another Day" produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. NightFire is currently under development and is scheduled for a simultaneous release on the PlayStation2 , Xbox, GameCube and PC. Here are some new Xbox and Gamecube screens .. Njoy!
Wild water racing! Blast through the waters of Bali, tear it up over the Great Barrier Reef, maneuver through the Venice Canals. Become one of eight rebellious riders as you throttle a Sea-doo over water that looks so real you'll need a wetsuit! Catch massive air as you jump wakes and launch off of ramps, and then pull off insane stunts like the Metronome and the Cyclone. Battle your way to the finish line through 18 incredibly detailed environments all around the globe.
by Rainier on July 17, 2002 @ 7:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stake is the ultimate combat event! The wildest, most engaging, extremely dangerous competition also brings in a ton of cash every two years. And now it's Stake time again - and everyone can't wait for this year's match-up. The Stake Champion receives riches and fame beyond belief - and commands the respect of all who dare defeat them!
by Rainier on July 17, 2002 @ 7:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ty the Tasmanian Tiger, a character-based action adventure game, takes players through a brilliantly animated 3D environment set in the splendor of Australia.
by Rainier on July 15, 2002 @ 9:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galleon can be summed up in a single phrase: THE VOYAGES OF SINBAD. The game is set across six unique islands that will take the player from the bustling port of Ackbah to islands populated with giant monsters, evil slave lords and of course damsels in distress in a story of intrigue, magic, love, obsession and revenge.
by Rainier on July 15, 2002 @ 8:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Radica UK Ltd, the UK's number 1 third party manufacturer of peripherals* under the highly rated Gamester brand has announced the UK launch of their latest Xbox controller. Designed and developed in house by a team of leading designers, the Compact Pro will provide gamers with a high quality alternative to standard sized Xbox controllers. Further advances have also been made to ensure that Compact Pro will appeal to the most hardcore of gamers, including rubberised thumbsticks with increased resistance and modified action buttons.
by Rainier on July 11, 2002 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Deathrow has the perfect combination of aggressive hand-to-hand combat, third person action and cooperative team play to appeal to action, fighting and sports gamers alike," said Anne Blondel, director of third-party development, Europe, at Ubi Soft Entertainment. "This is an incredibly competitive game that will definitely pump up your heart rate as you experience all of the intensity and action it has to offer." Check out the new combat screens ...
by Rainier on July 8, 2002 @ 8:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After hearing how popular Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell was at E3 game fans are salivating for some new Splinter Cell news. Ubisoft decided to please those fans and send out some new screens for people to drool over .. check them out!
by Rainier on July 3, 2002 @ 11:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc announced today that the wild water racer, "Splashdown" has shipped to stores for the Xbox. Published under the Company's Atari brand, "Splashdown" is already a smash hit on the PS2. "Splashdown" for Xbox boasts superior graphics and two never-before-seen levels to enhance the cast of crazy characters and Sea-Doo watercraft. Njoy the screens & expect a review soon!
by Rainier on July 3, 2002 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lead Sidd or Eva on a mission to free mankind from the V-Space network that controls the near-future. V-Space is dominated by DroneZ, cyber-insects who forbid people to disconnect. With the help of a hacker living in the "real world" you must move to and from network memory locations (platforms), avoiding lasers to stay alive. Defeat the computer enemy protections with rapid fire weapons. Down the DroneZ! Check the psycho new screens!
by Rainier on July 2, 2002 @ 9:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital Leisure today announced its release of a remastered version of the American Laser Games' smash arcade hit Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars. Digital Leisure, the leading publisher of interactive DVD adventures, has re-mastered Drug Wars into a fully interactive adventure for DVD movie players that is also compatible with PS2 and XBox. The remastered version is highlighted by spectacular video quality and all the shooting action of the original laser disc adventure. Players use their DVD remote controls to aim and fire, as the notorious Lopez and his South American Drug Cartel strive to ship their white powder across the border and into major metropolises. Check the screens!
by Rainier on July 2, 2002 @ 8:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The best-selling Myst franchise takes its award-winning Myst III: Exile to Xbox/PS2 this fall. Developed by Presto Studios, Myst III: Exile takes place 10 years after Riven: the Sequel to Myst and broken out into five ages, Tomahna, J'nanin, Amateria, Edanna, and Voltaic. The game begins with the Tomahna Age, where players meet Catherine and Atrus, and first encounter Saavedro. Check the Tomahna Age screens!
by Thomas on July 2, 2002 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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There is an new
Dark Alliance Xbox trailer available for download from interplay today. The trailer is 10MB to grab and runs for 45 seconds. "Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is a revolutionary action adventure with an epic tale of intrigue, fierce alliances, explosive spell effects and highly detailed creatures and environments."
by Rainier on July 1, 2002 @ 11:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get out the gloves and jump in the ring as Rocky Balboa and go head-to-head against Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Ivan Drago, and Tommy Gunn! Train with Mickey and company to pound your way from the streets of Philadelphia to become the Heavyweight Champion of the world! Rocky delivers big time punch combos and flurries with thunderous power and heart-stopping speed. This time when the bell rings, it’s for real!
by Thomas on July 1, 2002 @ 8:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Its code name is “Freon,” reflecting the notion that it is the coolest secret project at Microsoft Corp. these days, at least in the eyes of the Xbox video-game division. WHAT FREON STANDS FOR is a souped-up successor to the Xbox console — capable of playing games but also offering television capabilities, such as pausing live TV and recording shows onto a computer hard drive, say people familiar with the effort. Though it is unclear whether such a product will ever be built, its core concept appears to have the backing of Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, who wrote in an internal memorandum in January that he was a “big fan” of a machine that would combine video services with gaming. Such a device, which could cost around $500, would have another big advantage: It could beat video-game market leader Sony Corp. to the punch.
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