by Rainier on June 30, 2003 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Charging off the dirt track and onto store shelves, Acclaim today announced that it has shipped, SX Superstar for the Xbox and GameCube. A high-flying two-wheeled racing odyssey, SX Superstar gives players the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of making it to the ranks of supercross' racing elite.
by Rainier on June 30, 2003 @ 12:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ever wish you were a 90-foot-tall robot, beating the snot out of other huge robots in a futuristic mega-sport? Sure you have. We all have, and this is your chance - One Must Fall: Battlegrounds puts you in control of enormous robots, letting you fight to become a champion in the greatest spectator sport of all time.
Conflict: Desert Storm is a third-person squad combat game that has unprecedented realism and depth and is a careful balance of fast-paced action, stealth and tactical warfare. A year after the other platforms, the war is finally coming to the Gamecube. Was it worth the wait? Read more and find out!
by Rainier on June 29, 2003 @ 10:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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If you get excited about the idea of sailing uncharted waters, searching the fog for rival ships, and maneuvering into the perfect position to lay iron unto your enemy before he can do the same to you, then you've come to the right place. Battlefield: Pirates is a mod for EA's Battlefield 1942 (and requires the latest v1.4 update patch). After the initial alpha release they updated to v0.11 which includes the tweaked various issues, added a new map "Low_Tide" etc. Some people were having installation problems with the mod, so now they added an installer, for your convenience ...
by Thomas Wilde on June 29, 2003 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Sphinx And The Shadow Of Set' is an enchanting adventure filled with mystery, action and a deep, compelling storyline. The game is set in an entirely original universe that is styled upon ancient Egypt where players will embark on an epic quest exploring new worlds, uncovering dark secrets, interacting with hundreds of fantastic creatures and discovering new abilities. Traveling the world via magic portals to foil the evil plans of Set, players will guide Sphinx on a journey requiring all his wits, agility and special powers in an attempt to find the stolen mystical crowns of Egypt. Read more to check out the new screens ...
by Rainier on June 29, 2003 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Focus Interactive/Cyanide Studio have released patch another beta patch (full patch said to be expected next week) for their recently released cycling simulation game Cycling Manager 3. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.4b and fixes the 'Time Trail bug', sprint bug, adjusts some ratings, improves AI, fixes a few problems in editor, etc. Read more for detailed fix list and download list.
The storyline follows the player through the major actions in the conflict, from search and destroy missions around Danang airbase to the Tet offensive and the counterattack on Hue. The game will support a cooperative mode that allows the player to experience the entire tour of duty with his friends, and various multiplayer modes allow the player to experience the war from the perspective of North Vietnamese Army or Viet Cong guerillas as well as US Forces. This all sounds good enough for us to sneak up on 2015's John Whitmore, fire off some annoying questions and capture a few new screens in the process ...
by Rainier on June 28, 2003 @ 2:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LeBron James officially became a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers when he was the top pick at last evening’s NBA Draft. LeBron will officially be "in the game" when NBA LIVE 2004 ships this fall under the EA SPORTS brand. For the first look at LeBron in his new Cavs uniform,
check out easports.com. There you will find screenshots of LeBron as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the EA SPORTS ads that appeared last night on ESPN, featuring lottery picks Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Kirk Hinrich.
by Rainier on June 28, 2003 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Thomas Wilde on June 28, 2003 @ 2:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tetris Worlds places the player in a universe where Tetris is played in different ways on six different planets. Test your Tetris skills in the most popular versions of Tetris, or the latest cutting-edge variations, such as Hot-Line Tetris, Cascade Tetris and Fusion Tetris. Tetris on the Xbox, there is only so much to say, after all it IS (only) Tetris ..
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 4:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has released 3 small trailers for their upcoming action game based on the Lord Of The Rings movie, Return Of The King, showing off the deadly mountain troll pushing a siege tower, Aragorn slicing and dicing his way through enemies with Gimli fighting along side him and Gandalf using his mighty magical powers to bring multiple enemies to the ground with this powerful ground smashing technique. For your convenience we merged all 3 of them into 1, so if you see it somewhere else you know where it originated. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 3:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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If you get excited about the idea of sailing uncharted waters, searching the fog for rival ships, and maneuvering into the perfect position to lay iron unto your enemy before he can do the same to you, then you've come to the right place. Battlefield: Pirates is a mod for EA's Battlefield 1942 (and requires the latest v1.4 update patch). After the initial alpha release it is now updated to v0.11 and includes various tweaks and fixed, added a new map "Low_Tide" etc. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 3:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wahey there Lionhearters! That's right; it's another brand spankin' new
Lionheart web update for your weekend reading wonderment! So head on over to
the MAGIC page to read all about Lionheart's Tribal Magic. We added a little something called the Corpse Bomb which allows players to "infuse a corpse with tremendous energies, causing the body to detonate." I mean sure it may sound a little messy...but really, I mean what's not to love?!? oh yeah! Read more for some new screens ..
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors 4 uses the most advanced melee-fighting engine to deliver the next evolution of tactical action. Experience the thrill of taking on multiple opponents at once and fighting against impossible odds. New features not only add more depth to the legend of the Three Kingdoms but also to the individual characters and the dramatic events surrounding them. Created by KOEI’s internal development team, Omega Force, Dynasty Warriors 4 for Xbox hits retail shelves in September 2003 with a suggested retail of $49.99. Dynasty Warriors 4 for the Xbox is Dolby Digital 5.1 compatible. Read more to check out 4 new screens ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 2:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Backyard Wrestling places you in the role of an aspiring wrestler. You must be prepared to endure extreme amounts of pain and take incredible risks in order to move one step closer to the BYW title and ultimately be crowned 'The King of Hardcore'. But the road to glory is long and dangerous. Dozens of weapons including thumbtacks, barbed wire, light bulbs, baseball bats, tables, trash cans, and stop signs are at your disposal to help re-arrange the faces of new challengers. And did we mention the fire? Check the new batch of PS2 & Xbox screens ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A blend of deep simulation detail and high-octane arcade action, “Sega GT Online” challenges gamers to qualify for licenses and earn money to soup up their rides and buy newer, more powerful cars. Bringing all the thrills of the most realistic driving game for Xbox online via Xbox™ Live, “Sega GT Online” allows up to six gamers to put their cars – and their skills – to the ultimate test against thousands of gamers from around the country. Check the new screens ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following in the tradition of previous Blizzard expansion sets, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne provides gamers with a vast new chapter in the epic Warcraft saga. In the single-player campaign, players revisit the war-torn world of Azeroth. Several months have passed since Archimonde and the Burning Legion were defeated at the battle of Mount Hyjal, yet a new threat has arisen throughout the land. Expected in stores next week, here are some screens to get you by over the weekend ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 11:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain is the next installment of the Syphon Filter storyline. Elsa Weissenger has come to Gabe Logan with evidence that a multinational corporation has been behind the Syphon Filter conspiracy from the beginning. Mara Aramov is connected to this consortium in some way that Gabe does not understand. But here is what Gabe does know: Mara has escaped custody, outbreaks of a deadly new mutation of the virus are appearing all over the globe, and Chechnyan rebels are selling the virus to other terrorists. A few new screens just infiltrated our offices ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today the cast for the upcoming videogame James Bond 007 : Everything or Nothing under the EA GAMES brand. Pierce Brosnan as James Bond 007 leads a stellar cast of talent that includes both actors reprising their Bond film roles and actors creating new roles specifically created for the game. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As noted on
the Battle.net forums, Warcraft III players connecting to Battle.net will receive a significant patch to Reign of Chaos in the days ahead. This v1.10 patch will add clan support and many of the interface enhancements found in the soon-to-be-released expansion set, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne (
thanks Shacknews). Read more for a preliminary fix list...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A hail of bullets from a Tommy gun or a shotgun in the face over linguine at lunch; choose a life with the Salieri family and the cops will be the least of your problems. The city of Lost Heaven is at war as the Salieri and Morello mobs fight to control the lucrative protection rackets and smuggling of Lost Heaven. Mafia grabs you by the lapels and plunges you into the middle of a vicious and deadly turf war set in the City of Lost Heaven. The cops, the Morello family and more are all out to get you... and none of them care how they take you down. Arriving on PS2 in October, Mafia has been enhanced to deliver an awesome console experience that will make the Cosa Nostra look like choirboys.
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The original Hidden & Dangerous 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 cinematic screens ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It has been rumoured for a few months now that there would possibly be a NOLF3 and although not much has been said and done (nolf3.com IS registered to Fox Int, involved in the previous NOLF games). Today we contacted one of our Vivendi contact to ask wether they could shed some light on "Contract Jack", and all they had to say is "No comment, we will announce soon". No specifics are known, wether this is merely an addon or a full fledged game but it does imply the introduction of a male character Jack, whilst our favorite female spy Archer will also be in on things ... Now that the cat is out of the bag, we can probably expect a formal announcement soon ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2003 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Who needs a movie that has no anoraks, a distinct lack of platforms, and for that matter, trains? If you go loco for 'motives, then Railroad Tycoon III is the game for you! On schedule for release in October, the king of Tycoon games with over a million units sold worldwide for Railroad Tycoon I and II, will arrive at a store near you. Along with a glorious bleeding edge three-dimension engine, Railroad Tycoon 3 will have outstanding multiplayer support, complete with integrated chat and matchmaking service. Read more to check out a few new screens ...