by Justin on May 11, 2003 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TOCA Race Driver delivers a racing experience packed with 42 real touring and sports cars, 13 championships and an incredible 38 internationally renowned race circuits. New to the Xbox edition is the introduction of a qualifying round to championship races; in Australia's championship players will experience the 'Shoot out' qualification system. Lets take a few laps and see if Pro Race Driver continious Codemasters' racing excellence ...
by Christian on May 11, 2003 @ 1:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ATI Technologies Inc. leading graphics technology provider, and Valve, creators of Half-Life, Counter-Strike and other award-winning PC action games, announced the first public showing of Valve's Half-Life 2 will take place at next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, CA. The product will be shown on ATI's RADEON 9800 PRO 256MB, the highest performance 3D card currently available, in a state of the art theater located in ATI's booth (South Hall, 646). Half-Life 2, published by Vivendi Universal Games, will be demonstrated by Gabe Newell, Valve's co-founder and Managing Director, every half-hour. The original Half-Life was launched to tremendous reviews in 1998, won over 50 "Game of the year" awards worldwide, and launched a franchise with over 8 million units sold.
by Rainier on May 11, 2003 @ 1:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As many other companies, Midway will be present at the upcoming E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 14-16, 2003. Today we have another big batch of screens representing their entire E3 lineup. We got screens from the following titles:
- Roadkill
- The Suffering
- ESPionage
- Freaky Flyers
- FreeStyle Metal X
- Justice League: Dark Reflections (GBA)
- Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition (GBA)
- NBA Ballers
- NFL Blitz Pro
- NHL Hitz Pro
- Spy Hunter 2
- Static Shock (GBA)
- Super Duper Sumos (GBA)
Read more and check out the goodies!
by Thomas on May 10, 2003 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arxeltribe let us know that they tossed up the official site for their upcoming action-investigation game HANNIBAL. Based on the eponymous movie by Ridley Scott, Hannibal: The Game is a first person Action/Investigation developed for the PC. You embody Agent Clarice Starling, an FBI agent on the deadly track of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The game is divided into 6 different levels, all of which are reconstitutions or extrapolations based on the movie's key sceneries. The site includes screens gameinfo and much more..
Check it out here! Or read more to check out some screens ...
by Thomas on May 10, 2003 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shrapnel Games is proud to announce the next in the highly acclaimed Combat Command series. From master designer Dave Erickson and Boku Strategy Games comes Combat Command 2: Danger Forward Gold Edition, slated for release June 09, 2003 it will be available online for $39.95, those who pre-order before the end of May will save $5.00. The gold edition takes the classic company-level wargame and makes it even better. New graphics! New battles! New rule tweaks! These tweaks offer subtle, yet important, enhancements to Combat Command 2's already mesmerizing gameplay.
by Thomas on May 10, 2003 @ 6:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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I noticed over at gamesindustry.biz that hacker-engineer Andrew "Bunnie" Huang says he's already pre-sold between 400 and 500 copies of his self-published tell-all "Hacking the Xbox: an Introduction to Reverse Engineering," weeks before its scheduled May 27th publication date, despite -- or perhaps because of -- looming suspicions by some that the book skirts the edges of legality. "It' s about getting the book out there on principle, because I can't find a publisher willing to publish it," says Huang. "I think it's controversial, but not illegal." Read the
complete article here!
by Rainier on May 10, 2003 @ 2:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Rainier on May 10, 2003 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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iParkBoston today announced that they are presenting a range of Korean game development companies and their products to potential publishers and software distributors in the U.S. at the Electronic Entertainment Expo next week. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on May 10, 2003 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Championship Manager 4 is the next generation of football management games offering more players, leagues and competitions than any other title. For the first time ever in the series, Championship Manager 4 features a 2D match engine enabling you to make tactical decisions as the action unfolds. This update for the retail Championship Manager 4 title adds many fixes and additions. This upgrade comes in 2 versions, one including a big database update and one without. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 10, 2003 @ 1:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own post, we grouped them and so far there are trailers for :
- Metal Gear Sold 3: Snake Eater (Konami)
- Thief 3 (Eidos)
- Backyard Wrestling (Eidos)
- Star Trek: Elite Force 2 (Activision)
Read more for download links ...
by Justin on May 10, 2003 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rainbow Six: Raven Shield features a brand new Tom Clancy storyline in which Team RAINBOW is led all over the world in a string of dramatic operations. The game will utilize graphics technology provided by the next-generation Unreal engine to power 15 new single-player missions that include the discovery of a cache of biological weapons and stopping an armed gang from terrorizing a London bank. After all the hype, is the game really what they said it would be? Read more and find out!
by Thomas on May 10, 2003 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World War II Frontline Command is an action strategy title set within the era of World War II that will appeal to all levels of PC gamers and war enthusiasts. The game opens with the player dropping paratroopers into Europe to disrupt the entrenched Axis forces ahead of the main invasion forces set to land on D-Day. Players must take command of their forces and turn the tide of Axis aggression while conquering fortress Europe, using a vast amount of authentic infantry, vehicles and weaponry. Here’s a quick look at World War II Frontline Command with Neil from the Bitmap Brothers.
by Thomas on May 10, 2003 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disciples II: Guardians of the Light is a stand-alone expansion that lets you dive into the fantastical world of Disciples II as either the Empire or the Mountain Clans. The Empire is decaying from within as self-proclaimed rulers struggle for control of the now vacant throne while a cruel Inquisition sweeps across the human lands, causing rebellion and misery. Meanwhile the Clans, recovering from their near-destruction, begin to reunite their tribes. They have received divine instructions and now seek to uncover an ancient ritual that will let them communicate with their god, Wotan.. Read more for an exclusive look with Ethan Petty, one of the game’s designers..
by Thomas on May 10, 2003 @ 12:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The 3 in E3 should stand for 3 days of absolute chaos, with international companies trying to squeeze as much as they can out of the long days at the Los Angeles Convention Center and the extracurricular evenings in between. Strategy First will be debuting several games at this year’s show.. Read more for Strategy First E3 lineup.
- How many years E3 has been running: 9
- How many people attend each year: 60,000+
- How many products debut at E3 each year: 1,000+
- How many years Strategy First has been an E3 exhibitor: 7
- How many cocktails/dinner/parties fill the 3 nights of E3: Countless
by Rainier on May 9, 2003 @ 8:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra has launched
the official Homeworld 2 website. The new site includes a new gameplay video, wallpapers, and more details from Relic Entertainment about the game, including an updated FAQ and Universe information. There is also a batch of screens, which we have also have mirror'd here so read to check them out ...
by Rainier on May 9, 2003 @ 1:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GarageGames announced today the launch of the Windows demo and full retail version of ThinkTanks, a single and multi-player cartoon styled tank game. ThinkTanks is a power-up based tank combat game with simplified play mechanics meant to appeal to the casual gamer. The gameplay is reminiscent of the simple fun of Atari “Combat” but redesigned in a 3D environment. GarageGames also announced today the release of the Gold version of its highly acclaimed title, Marble Blast. The full version of Marble Blast Gold includes 100 levels (the demo has 6), a variety of power up bonuses, additional hazards and the gold standard for high scores. Read more for details on both these titles as well as linkls where to grab the demo's ...
by Rainier on May 9, 2003 @ 12:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda today announced that it will release a Morrowind Game of the Year (GotY) edition for the Xbox that will include the original version of its award-winning RPG The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, along with content from the two Morrowind expansions: Tribunal and Bloodmoon. This new product will allow gamers to continue their existing games of Morrowind and experience the new quests and areas offered by the expansions, while players who have never played the Best RPG of 2002 can experience Morrowind on Xbox for the first time with all of the added content. Read more for details and screens ..
by Rainier on May 9, 2003 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Priest is a multiplayer, head-to-head combat game that introduces controversial themes in a Wild West setting.
by Rainier on May 9, 2003 @ 11:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision sent our a notice to update everyone on Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory progress. "Thanks to dedicated gamers and testers, we've been working on fixing bugs and other issues that have been uncovered in the recently released map test. We've also been following feedback in the community to help us address any balance issues. We're in the final phases of testing and tweaking and hope to be ready to release the full, free, stand-alone game Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory early next week.
Check out the official site for more information." We also got some new screens, read more to check them out ...
by Rainier on May 9, 2003 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft just dropped a note to let us know that the official The Prince of Persia website is now online! Launched with screens, artwork, and a forum area, the site will continue to grow as details emerge about this action/adventure powerhouse.
Go check it out!
by Rainier on May 9, 2003 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today the company’s stellar line up of video games to be unveiled during the E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 14-16, 2003. At booth #946 in the South Hall, Namco will be showcasing the following new titles:
- Soul Calibur II
- R: Racing Evolution
- Spawn
- Breakdown
- kill.switch
- Time Crisis 3
- I-Ninja
- Tales of Symphonia
- Extreme Force: Grant City Anti-Crime
Of course the Worthplaying screen junkies that we are, we have screens for each and every title. Read more and check out the goodies!
by Rainier on May 9, 2003 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi Universal Games announced today that it has entered into a production agreement with Turbine Entertainment to develop "Middle-Earth Online," a massively multiplayer (MMP) game to launch in 2004. The game will be developed as part of VU Games' long-term agreement with Tolkien Enterprises to create interactive entertainment based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic novel "The Lord of the Rings." Read more for details and 4 hi-res screens ...
by Christian on May 9, 2003 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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My fellow Comrades of Novistrana! The time has come to rise up and fight for our freedom. We have suffered in silence under the regime of President Karasov for too long. His regime of fear and oppression is crumbling and it is the time of the people. Now is the time to take back the power that is rightfully ours, now is the time for the revolution. Sign up your allegiance to the cause and make yourself heard at
www.republictherevolution.com and prepare to make a difference. While you're there, don't miss their exciting new Republic: The Revolution trailer which is available to download on the website!
by Rainier on May 9, 2003 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chaser is set in the year 2044 with players taking the role of John Chaser who, at the beginning of the game, wakes up suffering from amnesia on board the spaceship HMS Majestic being pursued by a crack team of heavily armed shocktroop soldiers. The game then takes players into an apocalyptic future set on Earth and Mars. There is a new updated demo available now which adresses several improvements over the last demo. The v1.30 demo fixes clipping issues, sound problems, bugs with weapon selection and the action mode, and more. This new version features the same Training Center tutorial and Little Tokyo mission. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 9, 2003 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos Interactive today announced the development of Whiplash for the PS2 and Xbox . Whiplash features a shackled animal duo on a mission to sabotage an animal product-testing corporation. Providing an innovative approach to the character-based action genre, Whiplash combines a unique "chain" gameplay mechanic with in-depth enemy and environment interaction, rich combat and slapstick humor. The result is an engaging game where player choice triggers an unscripted chain of chaotic, humorous events. Read more for details ...
