by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will offer a high adrenaline experience thanks to never seen before close range attacks, a totally open level design, a completely immersive and interactive environment, and challenging advanced AI. In addition, it will offer the best graphics in this generation of games and a unique, collaborative multiplayer mode available for online and offline.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Blitzkrieg II" builds upon the success of our best selling RTS "Blitzkrieg" with a new focus on fast-paced gameplay, a strategic layer and new tactical opportunities. A completely new engine takes WWII into full 3D where players can command famous aces and units, strategically plan battles in multiple theatres, choose their reinforcements and use a wide range of new unit types such as aircraft and ships.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised, Activision has released the demo for demo for Creative Assembly's 3D RTS Rome: Total War, featuring a tutorial playable as the Roman Julii Family, and the Battle of Trebia map playable as the Carthaginians (
thanks Fileplanet). Read more for download links...
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos announces it has secured the distribution rights to LEGO Star Wars with Giant Interactive Entertainment Ltd for all countries except Japan. The game will be released in April 2005 for the PS2, Xbox, PC and GBA.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA today announced that award-winning composer Mark Mothersbaugh is the composer of the theme music for the highly-anticipated simulation game, The Sims 2.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Future Network plc today announces that its UK subsidiary Future Publishing has acquired the title and goodwill of two UK games magazines - PC Zone and CVG - from the Dennis Publishing group for a consideration of £2.5m in cash. The acquisition also includes the related website computerandvideogames.com.
Creature Conflict: The Clan Wars boasts an extensive single player campaign, where gamers get to chose which clan they are going to control and start the process of total domination – engaging in battles with the other clans and their leaders. Creature Conflict: The Clan Wars also supports a multiplayer mode: team up with friends on a single PC or across a LAN or internet connection and take on all rivals in a last animal standing competition!
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCi today announced that its anticipated PC version of rally sim, 'Richard Burns Rally', has today gone gold and will be released in UK, Germany and France on September 3rd, with other territories to follow shortly after.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tribes: Vengeance's single-player campaign, gamers become immersed in a roiling galactic thriller. Throughout the game, the player catches glimpses of other, interrelated stories that are unfolding behind-the-scenes. In addition, gamers are given the opportunity to experience the full scope of the single-player story through multiple viewpoints and characters.
by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 1:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trigger Man is a 3rd person, mission-based action/adventure game that immerses the player in the role of an underworld hit man. Trigger Man takes players to the seamy loading docks and glitzy casinos that are frequented by the 'capos', 'consiglieri' and the 'made men' of two warring families.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 1:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Full Spectrum Warrior is based on a light infantry-training simulator designed by Pandemic Studios for the U.S. Army as a tool to reinforce Army doctrine and squad tactics amongst troops. Full Spectrum Warrior is a squad-based, tactical-action game that delivers the experience of squad level command in the heat of battle.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Miami Vice was one of the most popular TV series of the 80's taking millions of viewers on under-cover missions through the streets of Miami with characters like the cool Sonny Crockett, his trustworthy partner Ricardo Tubbs and the demanding Lieutenant Martin Castillo. The Miami street scene, the atmosphere of the series and the thrilling adventures of the detectives give an ultimate setting for sensational gameplay.
by Judy on Aug. 22, 2004 @ 6:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Tank Gang have managed to escape from the dentist's office! Help Nemo, Dory, Marlin, Bruce, Crush, and Squirt get them to their new homes in the ocean. Revisit all your friends from the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, Finding Nemo.
by Judy on Aug. 21, 2004 @ 12:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Excavation Site"... Map info: "With the help of Gazlowe's engineers, an unexplored city was recently excavated near Durotar. Quickly secure the gold mines in the center before your enemies do." This is a Medium map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2 or FFA. It is based on the "Sunken Ruins" tileset.
Go download it here!
by Judy on Aug. 21, 2004 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Xbox version of "Doom 3," the long-awaited PC video game recently released to wide acclaim, is not likely to be released in 2004, dealing a blow to enthusiastic game players who are anxiously awaiting it.
by Judy on Aug. 21, 2004 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wings of War puts gamers in the cockpit of over 25 Allied and German aircraft in massive air battles and bombing runs across the vast landscape of war torn Europe. Players will take on hordes of enemy aircraft in detailed planes or take control of anti-aircraft guns mounted on trains, zeppelins, boats and more.
Winning Eleven 7 represents a mammoth step forward for the popular soccer series, with every aspect of the game massively reworked, now featuring 100 teams, 21 stadiums, new player models and key additions to the Master League. Winning Eleven 7 also utilizes an all-new custom designed engine that allows for greater flexibility and customization than ever before.
by Judy on Aug. 20, 2004 @ 8:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas...a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets. Check these 30+ new screens or the brand new hi-res GTA: San Andreas trailer ..
by Judy on Aug. 20, 2004 @ 6:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- The Sims 2 - Trailer
- Spyfiction - Trailer
- MGS 3: Snake Eater - Trailer
- Specnaz: Project Wolf - Trailer
by Judy on Aug. 20, 2004 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami today announced that Karaoke Revolution Volume 3 will debut this November for PlayStation 2 and will let karaoke crooners sing with -- and compete against -- friends with the addition of duel microphone support and exciting new modes for two mic gameplay. Read more for details and a preliminary song list ...
by Judy on Aug. 20, 2004 @ 5:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami today announced that Winning Eleven 8 will be released for multiple video game consoles and PC in spring 2005. Proving that the award-winning Winning Eleven franchise is the closest gamers can get to real soccer on a video game console, Winning Eleven 8 once again raises the bar with in-depth gameplay, improved realism and increased control.
by Judy on Aug. 20, 2004 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: Finest Hour takes console players to the frontlines of combat to experience the cinematic intensity, chaos of battle and epic moments of World War II across new campaigns across the North African, Western and Eastern Fronts.
by Judy on Aug. 20, 2004 @ 3:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami held their summer press event today, and here are a deluge of screens from the titles that were presented:
- King Arthur
- Nanobreaker
- Neo Contra
- Rumble Rose
- S.L.A.I. Phantom Crash
- Suikoden IV
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
- Ys: The Ark of Napishtim
Click "Read More" to check them out!
by Judy on Aug. 20, 2004 @ 2:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mythic Entertainment today unveiled the new website for their upcoming sci-fi themed next-generation MMORPG, "Imperator." Currently in development, the title is set in an alternate future in which the Roman Empire never fell. Check out the
brand-spankin' new 'Imperator' website.
by Judy on Aug. 20, 2004 @ 1:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sly 2: Band of Thieves is a comic crime caper, action-adventure game designed exclusively for the PS2. Sly 2: Band of Thieves incorporates many of Sucker Punch's signature talents including award winning toon-shaded animation and art direction, visual style, immersive storylines, strong characters, and highly interactive worlds.
