by Thomas on Oct. 13, 2003 @ 5:37 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... Today we received descriptions of the Supply Buggy and Rocket Pod additions, included is also some new screens!
by Thomas on Oct. 13, 2003 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami Corporation has established a strong foundation in the global computer and video games industry. To further increase its global market share, Konami Corporation will strengthen its content planning and production by expanding its operations to Los Angeles, Calif., which will become the base for Konami's global Computer & Video Games Business. Under the new name of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE), the Los Angeles operation will be led by the Executive Corporate Officer of Konami's Computer & Video Games Business, Kazumi Kitaue, who will serve as the Chief Executive Officer. KDE will focus on the areas of global product brand growth strategies, business development and licensing activities.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2003 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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kill.switch is an innovative 3rd person action adventure military shooter that delivers true-to-life cover tactics and explosive firepower, offering players a totally new combat experience to rival the fast-paced arcade shooters of old. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is pleased to announce a further collaboration between themselves and Namco with the release of kill.switch, a PlayStation2 exclusive for the PAL market. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2003 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dinosaur Hunting takes place in 1910, when the British Geologist Norton Klast discovered dinosaurs living on the highlands of Guiana in the Amazon interior. Due to a tectonic shift, the highlands became enclosed by towering cliffs which cut the dinosaurs off from the rest of the world. Defying fate, the dinosaurs have survived for thousands of years, but now are facing extinction. The dinosaurs must be transported to a new location at all costs. Read more for some new screens ...
by Thomas Wilde on Oct. 13, 2003 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Time Crisis 3 marks the return of Namco's premier light-gun shooting franchise. Compatible with the GUNCON2 light-gun, this fast-paced shooter delivers superior shooting action and supreme excitement. A new weapon select system enables players to chose from 4 weapons (machine gun, hand gun, shotgun and grenade) and optimize their game play strategy. Time Crisis 3 includes the original arcade game as well as console-exclusive game modes. Sniper combat provides intense and lethal sharp-shooting action, sure to be a winning combination for this popular franchise. Check out the full preview ...
by Thomas Wilde on Oct. 13, 2003 @ 1:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu will stay true to the Batman franchise with intense action-packed gameplay and challenging villains. Featuring favorite super heroes from the Batman universe including Robin, Nightwing and Batgirl, the game also includes a brand new enemy unlike any Batman has ever battled, Sin Tzu, and three villains never before seen in the Batman video game world: Clayface, Scarecrow and Bane.
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFO: Aftermath is to invade UK TV. On the 5th November it will feature on Gamezville, a Sky One program that airs on satellite and digital television. The show goes out at 4:00pm (UK time) and is repeated at 8:00am the following day.
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Reload, rev up and ride out. The new Tournament is faster, higher and meaner. Land and air based vehicles take combat to a new level; while an arsenal of new weaponry, daunting arenas and battlefields and the challenge of the Assault and Onslaught modes make the gladiator blood sport of the future a brand new experience... Atari now released the system requirements, can your computer handle it? Find out below!
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Silent Hill 3 represents a huge advance for the groundbreaking horror series. The high resolution graphics and incredible detail of the PC game truly brings the game's dark corridors and blood stained rooms to life. Likewise, the striking camera angles, eerie sound effects and Yamaoka-san's haunting musical compositions ensure that the player is kept in a permanent state of trepidation.
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Desert Thunder: 7th Cavalry Heavy Armored Division puts gamers in the driver’s seat of an Abrams M1A3x Advanced tank. Action fanatics will get a thrill from driving and blasting through fully destructible highly detailed environments while completing adrenaline-charged challenging missions on the way to victory over a tyrannical terrorist regime... Check out some screens below!
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team 17 reports that Worms 3D is Gold! That's right, All 4 formats of Worms 3D (Cube, Box, PS2 and PC). All 4 (internally produced) versions are now in production for the European release date of 31st October.
This release date is for Europe only, there is still no word when the game will be released in North/South America and Far East. This is due to it having a different distributor (Atari) and separate approval processes.
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 1:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mad Catz Interactive announced today that the new, yet classically designed, fully featured RetroCON video game controller for the PlayStation2 will be available in stores the week of October 13, 2003 for suggested retail price of $24.99 U.S.
by Thomas on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 1:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mario and his closest friends are back for more fun in Mario Party 5! Join them on the NINTENDO GAMECUBE when it launches across Europe on 5th December 2003. Just in time for Christmas the legendary Mario, Luigi, Toad, Wario, Peach, Yoshi and Waluigi will be returning to the NINTENDO GAMECUBE. Join them as they try to restore peace to Dream World by racing around a collection of all new exciting game boards.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2003 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sims Bustin' Out features an all-new neighborhood with over a dozen new unlockable locations and a cast of over 40 new zany characters to socialize with. Players will purchase a car or scooter in order to get out of the house and head to the Gym to work out with exercise fanatic Goldie Toane or to Club Rubb to rave with club owner Bing Bling. Players will be able to crash parties, create havoc, or just drive their neighbors crazy! Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2003 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The original Hidden & Dangerous (
now available for free download) was released in 1999 to widespread acclaim, and was the forerunner for the squad-based tactical action game. With sales in excess of one million copies, Hidden & Dangerous established itself as a leading title in the genre. Its creators, Illusion Softworks, have for the last four years been quietly developing and perfecting the sequel. Read more for a few new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2003 @ 4:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra has released a small patch for Papyrus' racing simulation NASCAR Racing 2003 Season. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.2.0.1 and adresses a startup problem due to the securom protection. If your game starts fine, you do not need to download this fix (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2003 @ 4:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Play the Greatest Story Ever Written . . . The quest to destroy the One Ring continues in the first real-time strategy game based on The Lord of the Rings saga. Massive battles erupt as the peoples of Middle-earth fight for control of Tolkien’s World. Gamers can play as the forces of good and valiantly fight for the One Ring’s destruction or assume command of the forces of evil to claim control over Middle-earth forever. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2003 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eudos has launched
the official website for Ionstorms upcoming 3D action game Deus Ex: Invisible War. Deus Ex 2 allows players to participate in the telling of a powerful story, rich in mystery, lies and intrigue. In addition to a host of new conspiratorial friends and foes, players can expect encounters with a variety of characters from the original Deus Ex game. And, once again, players visit a variety of real world locations made more exotic by the passage of time. Approximately 20 years after the events depicted in Deus Ex, the world is only beginning to recover from a catastrophic worldwide depression brought on by technology run amok and a secret conspiratorial war. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2003 @ 4:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kings Of War immerses players in the world of the Kohan as one of the immortals who lead the fight against an ancient evil that has risen again and is bent on destroying civilization forever. The story unfolds as all-out war plunges the world into chaos. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2003 @ 2:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are about to embark on a whole new videogame adventure filled with arcade-style kick-butt action that will leave you shell-shocked. TMNT continues the series' famous style of "beat 'em up" gameplay, now with cell-shaded 3D graphics, an engaging storyline, a full cast of characters, and the voices from the animated TV show. Check these new screens ...
There are strange happenings in Springfield. People are missing, very mysterious crop circles are appearing, and hidden cameras are being exposed. When Homer notices a black van with a satellite dish parked outside the Simpsons house, he decides to investigate further into these odd events. What he reveals could be the biggest mystery to rock Springfield since Who Shot Mr. Burns?
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2003 @ 9:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is pleased to announce that The Lord of the Rings; The Return of the King has officially gone gold for all platforms—PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC, GameCube, and Game Boy Advance. The game is on track to ship to North American retailers under the EA GAMES brand on Tuesday, November 4th, and will be in stores by Thursday, November 6th.
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2003 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has released a new patch for their latest edition in the footbal sim franchise Madden NFL 2004. Last patch was merely a roster update, this (bigger) patch adresses some gfx card issues, controller problems and various crash fixes. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2003 @ 2:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brace Yourselves! Your Sims have Magic! In this supernatural edition, Sims are granted magical powers with the ability to cast spells that are playful or deviant. Players can venture to an all-new magical, carnival-themed destination, experience exciting new gameplay, gain over 150 new items, and encounter a whole new cast of quirky characters in this powerful pack of magical high jinx. Check the new magical screens ...
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2003 @ 2:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed with her camera, aikido staff, and resolute investigative skills, Jade sets out to expose the truth and to liberate the minds of her deceived people. Pushed to the very edge of her physical and spiritual will, she soon discovers that even these limits are not what they seem … Her quest for the truth knows no bounds. Check these spiffy new screens ...