by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2004 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has signed an agreement with Digimask Ltd, the company behind the games technology that enables you to create real-life 3-D heads, that will literally change the face of video gaming forever. This summer use your Eye-Toy camera to stick yer ugly mug onto PS2 cameras. Read more for details ..
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2004 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mistland (Paradise Cracked developers) have another project lined up for the near future, "Alfa: AntiTerror" (expected 1st quarter 2004). The sad reality of life in many countries. The global problem of modern times. A war, which can neither be won nor lost. The unpromising forecasts of scientists and experts concerning further development of things. Terrorism is waiting for our answer. An answer we are about to deliver. Read more for details and 4 new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2004 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Psychotoxic is a first person shooter with an exceptionally exciting story line. The setting is New York, in the year 2020. Three of the four horsemen of the apocalypse have caused terrible damage on Earth. The fourth horseman is now preparing for his return. Violence and aggression are increasing drastically. Humanity's last hope is protagonist Angie Prophet. Basically a human, she is also an angel and guardian, marked centuries ago to save mankind. Play on two different levels: The reality level contains the main elements for the battle against the horseman, including both indoor and outdoor scenes. In the mind level, Angie enters other people's thoughts - here time and space have no meaning. Check the new batch of screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2004 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hidden & Dangerous 2 puts you in charge of a squad of lethal SAS troopers. Set over European, African and Asian continents and reflecting the theaters of war where the SAS operated, Hidden & Dangerous 2 will be every bit as groundbreaking as the original game. Illusion Softworks released a new patch for their tactical action/strategy bringing your retail game to v1.04 and addresses CTD bugs resulting from being killed or being notified of a team killing and degradation of server stability over time. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2004 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami of Europe has announced that Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes – the unique collaboration between Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima and Nintendo's development legend Shigeru Miyamoto – will be released on March 26th. It marks the first appearance for the series on Nintendo GameCube, and is already being described as one of the games of the year for the Nintendo format.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2004 @ 2:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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by Ricardo Chimal on Jan. 23, 2004 @ 1:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When Max Payne debuted in July 2001 as an award-winning, best-selling PC game, it revolutionized the action genre with its cinematic combat sequences fueled by the groundbreaking use of slow motion and compulsive narrative-driven gameplay. Now, Remedy is working closely with Rockstar Games on the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne delivers the most intense gameplay experience imaginable.
Playing as the Toa, Toa Nuva and finally the 7th Toa, you must explore the six elementally-themed regions of Mata Nui - a tropical paradise of high mountains, great lakes and mighty volcanoes – rescue the scattered Matoran and break the spell of darkness sent by the evil Makuta. Read more for the full review ...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2004 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 4 further demonstrates its mission to provide the most authentic driving simulation available in the marketplace. New features will extend above and beyond just pure automotive racing, providing a unique destination for automotive and PS2 enthusiasts to enjoy car culture in every dimension – extending that goal will be highlighted through the new "GT Photo Mode."
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 11:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Inon Zur, the award-winning composer whose game credits include SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALS, Icewind Dale II, Baldur’s Gate II: Throne Of Bhaal and Champions Of Norrath: Realms Of EverQuest (upcoming Spring 2004), has composed the music soundtrack for Microid’s SYBERIA II, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed adventure game.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 6:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With the highly anticipated release of MaxGaming Technologies’ Dark Horizons: Lore later this quarter, GarageGames is proud to announce the Open Beta Program during its critical testing phase. Dark Horizons: Lore is a fast action FPS style mecha game where the player’s stats will affect the outcome of the war and ultimately write the history of the Dark Horizons universe. This “backend” method of stat tracking will be the next element to be stress tested by the development team. Read more for details and activation code...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | 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 :
- Seven Samurai 20xx - Trailer
- Cyclone Circus - Trailer
- Delta Force - Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre - Trailer
- The Guy Game - Trailer
- Alias - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 3:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier today some outlets reports that EBGames had a "mysterious" listing of a new Medal Of Honor titleby the name of 'MoH Allied Assault: War Chest.' We can now confirm that this is true but as the product title already hints at, this is merely a MoH bundle, not any type of new expansion pack. Medal of Honor Allied Assault War Chest includes the original Medal of Honor Allied Assault and both the Medal of Honor Allied Assault Spearhead and Medal of Honor Allied Assault Breakthrough expansion packs. Additionally it will also include three extensive on-disc strategy guides covering every mission as well as the soundtrack from the upcoming PC title Medal of Honor Pacific Assault and exclusive Valor in History interviews with real WWII Veterans. Expected in stores March 2nd,
Gamestop has this listed for $39.99by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 1:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari has released a new patch for Secret Level's card-based 3D action strategy game Magic: the Gathering - Battlegrounds. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.4 but no details as to what it addresses are available at this point. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 1:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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World Championship Rugby for the PS2, Xbox and PC is being developed by Swordfish Studios, one of the UK's respected independent game development studios. Hard-hitting bone-crunching, high-impact arcade rugby from the developers of Jonah Lomu Rugby is set to kick the competition into touch in March 2004. Read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 11:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The game that introduced stealth gameplay is back. Ion Storm has implemented a new 3rd person cinematic action view as well as the classic 1st person perspective from the previous Thief chapters. Breaking and entering, stealing, sabotage, combat, assassination, and setting up ambushes - tasks master thief Garrett is well equipped to perform. Players will enter into Garret's dark world of thievery on both Xbox and PC this Spring 2004 in "Thief: Deadly Shadows". Read more to check out some new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 11:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Painkiller is a nickname of a pretty unusual mercenary, who is dealing with supernatural. There are places on Earth where demons and other evil creatures have their nests: abandoned prisons, private castles, deep caves in the mountains. "Cleaning" those places is good money, and our hero needs a lot of it, since he loves living the life to its fullest. One day he gets what seems to be a pretty simple job: to retrieve a religious artifact from one of the nests. When after a furious battle he realizes he might have been tricked into the war between two competing clans of the undead, he tries to play his own cards.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 10:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Argonaut Games PLC today confirmed that the new publisher, Evolved Games will publish the eagerly awaited Malice and Powerdrome in Europe and other PAL territories. Additionally, the company also confirmed that both titles will be published in North America by Bethesda Softworks LLC a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media Inc.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 10:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters announced today that its internationally acclaimed rally game, Colin McRae Rally 04, is coming to the U.S. for the Xbox. The title will be available this March at a special suggested retail price of $19.99. We also have a fresh batch of awesome looking screens from the PC version...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 9:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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"Singles", developed by German development team ROTOBEE, lets player's control the lives of Linda and Mike, two very different people, apartment sharing in a busy European city. How they interact and get on is totally up to the player. Expected in stores somewhere Q1 2004. Read more for details & screens (explicit material/sexual content) ...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wargaming.net releases a totally new campaign for its turn-based strategy game Massive Assault. This "Ice Storm" campaign is set on Antarcticus and players will have to act as a Phantom League's Commander set to clear the planet from Free Nations Union forces. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hitman: Contracts delivers more action-packed and suspenseful missions, with a greater variety of ways to make the perfect hit and an increased arsenal of firearms and close-combat weapons. A new graphics engine showcases Hitman's 'work' in brutal detail and brings new locations to life. An improved control system and more gradual learning curve will ensure that the game is accessible to all aspiring hitmen. Hitman: Contracts is being developed by Io Interactive and will be available for PS2, Xbox, and PC in spring 2004.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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'Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow' will bring back more of the single-player intrigue that made the original game a bestseller. With exciting new action scenes and a strong cinematic feel, the player will experience new and even more realistic surroundings. Building on Ubi Soft's strong commitment to online gaming, Pandora Tomorrow will the be the first stealth game ever to feature multiplayer online missions allowing several players to simultaneously share Sam Fisher's shadowy world of espionage. Read more for some new screens...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 4:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire today announced that it has signed the rights to publish a special anniversary edition of Space Invaders for PlayStation 2 in Europe and North America, for its early 2004 line up. In addition to this, Empire has also signed worldwide rights to publish Space Invaders '95 for PC CD-ROM later in the year. Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2004 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bad Boys II will be a full on all action first/third person shooter with you playing both characters depending on where you are in the plot. Mike is the hard man who you will control whenever something is going down that needs a gun to do the talking. Marcus will jump into play when things need to be a bit subtler and stealth is required to move the investigation forward. Read more for some new screens ...