by Thomas on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced a multi-million-dollar integrated brand campaign designed to further expand the renowned PlayStation2 gaming experience among mass-market consumers, specifically targeting new users, gift-givers and kids. This campaign comes at a time when the industry-leading platform is poised for another record-breaking holiday season fueled in part by the company's ability to offer an unparalleled experience, an incredible library of games and the best overall value in home entertainment. Exceeding previous efforts, the five-tiered multimedia campaign, including television, cinema, print, outdoor and online advertisements, breaks in mid-November and will run through the end of the year.
by Thomas on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 6:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The holiday season's most anticipated video game, Mario Kart: Double Dash!! for the Nintendo GameCube, is gassed up and ready to roll. The game, which launches today, brings high-octane competition to the couches of America. It continues the tradition of rich graphics and multiple challenging courses, while bringing entirely new racing modes, weapons and strategies into play.
by Thomas on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The game is based on the world of "Warhammer 40,000" -- the dark, futuristic fantasy wargaming universe traveled by millions worldwide from Games Workshop, the world's largest tabletop wargames company, and incorporates online gaming for multiplayer on PlayStation 2 and PC.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cyan Worlds, Inc. today announced the upcoming release of the Uru: Ages Beyond MYST Original Soundtrack, the music accompaniment to the latest chapter in the multi-million selling MYST series.
by Justin on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 3:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RoadKill drops players into instantaneous battle with 30 core missions and numerous side missions. The missions place the player into the three cities of Hell County -- Lava Falls, Blister Canyon and Paradise City. In the game, players collect salvaged parts -- which upgrade the 30 vehicles with items such nitrous thrust and armor plating -- to unlock secret features and help explore the world in a search for hidden blueprints. Read more for the full review ...
by ToAstA on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 3:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mega-Corporations are competing for control of the Valkyria System and its most precious resource, Chrome. Espionage, sabotage and theft are common practice, and no one is better at it than Logan, mercenary for hire. Become Logan in this first-person tactical shooter. Wield an extensive range of weapons. Operate vehicles on land, sea, and air. Learn that one man, the right man, can make a difference. Read more to check out the full review ...
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 2:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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We already mentioned
this news a couple weeks ago but today RussoBit-M offcially announced the GoldenLand addon, 'Golden Land: Cold Skies.' Read more for details and the first screens ...
by Thomas on Nov. 17, 2003 @ 1:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TLK Games has released 3D Buggy Tug, 3DRT Pinball, 3D Word-Slider, and D3D Chess, four exciting and challenging Windows games that use stunning 3D effects, music and dynamic game play to bring hours of enjoyment for all family members. All the games are Release 2, meaning that they're completely debugged and totally redesigned in 3D, with new decors and music.
It is a universe of smugglers and businessmen, of bounty hunters and travellers, from countless worlds. All striving to make their mark on a universe in constant flux. It is a dangerous place, with threats both from within and beyond. After years of conflict, an uneasy peace has settled across the many worlds, as humans and aliens strive to live together in harmony. While it's European release date was recently pushed back to Feb 2004, the US version should ship end of this month. In the meantime we had a chance to take a look at a build, read more to check it out ...
by Jordan Van Nest on Nov. 16, 2003 @ 1:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SWAT: GST is a first-person tactical arcade game combining the strategic elements of SWAT 3 with the instantly accessible arcade action of the Virtua Cop series. Like the real-life SWAT organization itself, the SWAT Global Strike Team is a life-saving organization tasked with defending and saving the lives of the innocent. As a member of the SWAT Global Strike Team gamers will be called to duty at a moment’s notice, confronted with missions unlike any see before. Read more for the full review ...
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2003 @ 7:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in Europe at the time of the migration of nations (about 200-450 AD), Against Rome takes the player to that part of the continent that has not yet succumbed to the Roman Empire. This vast territory, which the Romans disparagingly called barbaricum, is the home of numerous primitive nations. The player takes control over one of these barbarian tribes, who as a whole stood out for a pronounced lack of cultural achievements, combined with a ferocious belligerence... Check out some new screens below!
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2003 @ 7:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take The Movies by storm. Dominate Tinsel town and live out your dreams. Build your own movie studio and make films to capture the world’s imagination. Start filming in the break-neck 1920s and rewrite history as you pioneer the great cinematic advances. Be the first to introduce talkies, colour, animation or computer-generated special effects. The Movies lets you get involved in the details of filmmaking. Pick the scripts you want to shoot, design and construct the sets and hire the director, the crew and the stars. Earlier today we had the Activision announcement, now we have some screens ...
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2003 @ 7:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA has released a demo for their recently released sports/action title Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup. This demo features only the first (passing the Quaffle) of six training levels, but is still rather big in size due to the intro movie and an included 'making of' trailer (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2003 @ 3:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes thrusts players into the stunning 3D world of espionage and stealth action created by celebrated producer, Hideo Kojima. Playing as legendary videogame hero, Solid Snake, gamers will infiltrate an Alaskan nuclear missile disposal facility occupied by a terrorist organization called FOXHOUND. Only in this game will players truly feel like they are in the heart of the action, as if every step taken leads them closer to danger. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2003 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Forgotten Hope Beta 0.5 is about 50% complete and features a huge number of planes, tanks and battleships - not only beautifully modelled, but also simulated in a very realistic way. To top it all off there is a choice of new maps as well. The FH Mod team has released a fan map pack featuring 9 new maps for all you Forgotten Hope/BF1942 fans out there. Read more for download links ...
by Thomas Leaf on Nov. 15, 2003 @ 1:54 a.m. PST | 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. Read more for the full review ...
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2003 @ 1:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Evil Genius is a tongue-in-cheek take on the spy thrillers of the '60s, offering you the unique opportunity to play the villain as you control a secret island fortress complete with powerful henchmen, loyal minions, ice-cold beauty queens, and a host of hilarious gizmos. Read more for a batch of new evil screens ....
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2003 @ 7:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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InterActive Vision has released a demo for their recently released budget air combat game Pacific Warriors II: Dogfight. The demo features 3 missions from the American campaign and 2 different fighters to fly (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details & download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2003 @ 5:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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 Nov. 14, 2003 @ 5:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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LucasArts announces the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic "Choose Your Destiny" sweepstakes.
Enter here for a chance to win an array of great prizes such as:
- A Trip to LucasArts. We'll give you a private tour and capture your likeness for use in an upcoming LucasArts video game!
- The "Ultimate" Gaming System : Alienware Area 51 Extreme Computer with some of the finest gaming components in the galaxy. Includes the amazing Creative Gigaworks S750 7.1 Speaker System!
- Master Replicas Lightsabers
- PC Version of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2003 @ 1:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts has released an updated Battlecraft 1942 version of the Battlefield 1942 map editor, . This new v2.0 version updated with new applications like the PreFab Manager and Surface Map Painter, enhancements to the existing tools, bug fixes, etc. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2003 @ 1:45 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 :
- Far Cry - Trailer
- Unreal Tournament 2004 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2003 @ 1:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nadeo has released a final demo for their just gone gold TrackMania. This demo offers you the chance to to play all aspects of the final game, 'Track Building', 'Solo' mode, 'Hot Seat' and all of this on multiple PCs, LAN or Internet. A dedicated Internet server will offer users the chance to compete against other beta testers, using tracks designed by the TrackMania community (
thanks Factornews). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2003 @ 1:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Pterodon and Illusion Softworks have released a new patch for their squad-based tactical shooter Vietcong. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.40 and adresses some game crashes, anti bunny hop (aka kangaroo) and various other cheats as well as several small gameplay improvements. This new patch requires to have the previous v1.30 patch installed first (
thanks Tiscali). Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2003 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TDK Mediactive announced today that TONKA Rescue Patrol is making its next-generation platform debut on the Nintendo GameCube. Developed by Lucky Chicken Games, the game is now available at retail outlets throughout North America. Hasbro's TONKA brand is sub-licensed to TDK Mediactive by Atari, Inc. under a three-year worldwide agreement.
