by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Of course Nintendo's lineup cannot be far behind! So far, only limited goodies are available, but we will update when more rolls in. So far, check out screens from :
- The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (NGC)
- Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (GBA)
- Mario Kart: Double Dash (NGC)
by Thomas on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 11:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nokia today announced an agreement with Electronic Arts (EA) to deliver select EA titles for the highly anticipated Nokia N-Gage platform. Beginning this year for the holiday season, EA will deliver some of its leading game titles for the Nokia N-Gage, the world's first mobile and connected game deck that will be available globally on October 7, 2003.
by Thomas on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway is also presenting several of their upcoming titles at ECTS, such as:
- NHL Hitz Pro (PS2)
- Freestyle MetalX (PS2 Xb)
- Freaky Flyers (PS2 Xb)
- RoadKill (PS2 Xb)
- SpyHunter 2 (PS2 Xb)
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Next at bat is Konami with a few eagerly anticipated titles such as :
- Pro Evolution Soccer 3
- Cy Girls
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
- Firefighter FD18
- Karaoke Stage
- Bomberman Kart
- Bloody Roar 4
by Thomas on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Also Atari has a bunch of interesting titles coming up in the near future. So far we got following screens from ECTS (more to be added as they drop in):
- Driver 3 (PS2/Xb)
- Unreal II: The Awakening (Xb)
- Kya: Dark Lineage (PS2)
- Risk: Global Domination (PS2)
- Transformers Armada: Prelude to Energon (PS2)
Also a few days back from the 'Atari's Gamer Day' we posted up following screens (same screens they show up at ECTS), worth checking out:
- Civilization 3: Conquests (PC)
- Unreal Tournament 2004 (PC)
- T3: War Of The Machines (PC)
- Once Upon A Knight (PC)
- Hordes of the Underdark (PC)
- Gothic II (PC)
- Temple Of Elemental Evil (PC)
- Dead Man's Hand (Xbox)
- DragonBall Z: Budokai 2 (PS2)
- Shadow Ops: Red Mercury
You find the Atari's Gamer Day screens here, read more for the ECTS screens!
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The eagerly awaited demo for Pyro Studios' RTS Commandos 3 is now available (thanks Dave!). Originally featured on the Spanish Micromania magazine this demo lets you try out a tutorial/training mission, as well as "The Train" mission from the full game. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ has now released the English playable demo of Yager letting you try out their upcoming sci-fi flying action game. New in this English version are Save-Points and French/English/German languages. The demo (developed by Yager development, how resourceful) contains three missions from the full game. (thanks
GamersHell). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cenega is also presenting several of their upcoming titles, such as:
- The Roots
- UFO: Aftermath
- Korea: Forgotten Conflict
Unfortunatly at this point we only have a few screens of The Roots & UFO: Aftermath . Read more to check them out...
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ has quite a few interesting titles coming up in the near future so needless to say they are showing quite a few at the ECTS. We got screens from the following titles :
- Full Spectrum Warrior (PC/Xbox)
- STALKER: Oblivion Lost (PC)
- Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon (PC/PS2/Xbox)
- Hot Wheels Highway 35 World Race (GBA/NGC/PC/PS2)
- Warhammer 40,000: Firewarrior (PC/PS2)
- Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (NGC/PS2)
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oxygen is also presenting their lineup of upcoming titles at the ECTS. Their booth features the following titles :
- March! Off World Recon (PC)
- Midnight Nowhere (PC)
- Echelon: Wind Warriors (PC)
- Spell Of Gold (PC)
- Paradise Cracked (PC)
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in Indonesia in the near future, Joint Operations takes the player to a country on the verge of disintegration. Regional independence movements have acquired advanced weaponry as the nation's military splits into competing factions. Escalating violence threatens innocent civilians and Western economic interests. Read more for a 40 some screens...
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As clockwork, the major companies are starting to release their ECTS material. We have screens for the following Sony PS2 titles :
- WRC3
- Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain
- Rise to Honor
- Ratchet & Clank 2: Locked & Loaded
- Hardware: Online Arena
- Jak II: Renegade
- Amplitude
- Grand Turismo 4
- Ghost Hunter
- Everquest Online Adventures
- Arc: Twilight of the Spirits
- Dark Chronicle
- Destruction Derby Arenas
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enlight Software announced today it has obtained worldwide rights to publish the next installment in the Warlords Battlecry series, Warlords Battlecry III. The Warlords Battlecry series has received editorial praise and awards from leading game magazines and web sites around the world. Read more for details ...
by GreyOoze on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After the release of both Stronghold and Stronghold Crusader, Firefly Studios turns their attention away from this successful series in favor of something a little different, and much more lighthearted. So what is Space Colony all about? Let’s take a look at a beta build of the game and find out.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today marks the first day of the ECTS gaming convention in London, UK, and we already have a boatload of screens for the entire UbiSoft lineup. Read more to check out goodies from the following titles:
- Uru: Ages Beyond Myst (PC)
- XIII (PC/NGC/PS2/Xbox)
- Beyond Good & Evil (PC/NGC/PS2/Xbox)
- EverQuest: Lords of EverQuest (PC)
- Far Cry (PC)
- Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (PC/NGC/PS2)
- Ghost Recon: Jungle Storm (PS2)
- Rainbow Six 3 (Xbox)
by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The story takes place two years after the death of King Krichevskoy, the ruler of the Netherworld. His son Laharl awakens from a long sleep, unaware of his father's death. Meanwhile, scheming demons vie for supremacy over the Netherworld. With the help of his subordinate Etna and her underlings, the egocentric, self-absorbed Prince Laharl must fight to regain the throne and claim his birthright. Read more for the full review ...
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2003 @ 12:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hegemonia: The Solon Heritage will provide a thrilling playing experience through 50 new inventions, new skills and heroes, new spaceships and strategy options as well as an improved Artificial Intelligence. Furthermore, 15 new levels will be specifically designed both for a great multiplayer and singleplayer experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2003 @ 11:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sammy Europe, Ltd. today unveiled the games it will have on display at ECTS 2003. Amongst their titles are the eagerly anticipated Lethal Skies 2, as well as Seven Samurai 20XX. The company is exhibiting at booth #1950 at the show, held August 27th – 29th at Earls Court in London, UK.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2003 @ 10:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mercedes-Benz World Racing offers training missions, race and championship modes and also mission based play. Advanced technologies allow each driver to develop its own character and driving history to enable them to master and accomplish different skills and missions successfully. Check these new screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2003 @ 8:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Simpsons Hit & Run is a mission-based driving game featuring out-of-the-car platform action, the interactive world of Springfield, and the signature humor of the Simpsons. We'll have new screens and clips each week featuring the characters from the game, this week check out Apu. Hit & Run comes out September 16th for the PS2, Xbox and GC. Read more to check out the goodies ...
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2003 @ 5:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Noticed on
HomeLAN that iBeta Software are taking sign-ups for people to beta test Illusion Softworks/Gathering's upcoming WWII tactical shooter Hidden and Dangerous II.
Sign up for the beta at iBeta's web site.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2003 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom today announced the release of Bombastic for the PS2. Bombastic puts players in control of a veritable minefield of explosive, moving dice. Experience the struggle of man verses fish as Capcom today announced the release of Pro Cast Sports Fishing, the most comprehensive bass fishing simulation game developed exclusively for the Xbox. In Pro Cast Sports Fishing, players choose their fisherman from a line up of three seasoned professionals in a bid to attain the grandtitle of Master Bass Fisherman.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2003 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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This New World Order map, which is a full conversion from the original CS Assault map, is totally rebuild from scratch and has much improvements on the original map. The new v2.0 Assault is very atmospheric, has stunning looking graphics and offers lots and lots of extra’s compared to the original. Some extra streets were created for more tactical game play and what to think of special effects like shootable lights and glass, and smoke coming from car exhaust pipes is seen on this map. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2003 @ 12:10 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 :
- Battlestar Galactica - Intro Movie
- Futurama - Trailer
- Far Cry - Trailer
- War Of The Ring - Trailer
- Forgotten Realms - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2003 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The critically acclaimed strategy role-playing game from Japan, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness for the PlayStation2 has shipped to retailers, courtesy of Atlus U.S.A., Inc., the publishers of last year's award winning Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis. To accompany the launch of the game,
the official Disgaea Website has gone live. The site will feature exclusive screenshots, downloads, game information and a dedicated message board.