by Thomas on May 21, 2003 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced the release of MotoGP 2 for the Xbox and PC. Sequel to one of the most popular Xbox Live! titles and based on the fastest, most thrilling machines on two wheels, MotoGP 2 is available at major retail outlets nationwide.
by Thomas on May 21, 2003 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pilot Down is based on a true story.. 180,000 Allied airmen were shot down over enemy territory during WWII. 5,000 landed safely and tried to reach the free world. Only 300 of them succeeded in reaching Switzerland. Shot down over Germany in the winter of 1944, Bill Foster, a US Airman, is about to embark on the most daring journey of World War II. Bill must survive against the elements in an epic adventure behind enemy lines. Reaching the Swiss border is his only goal and the manhunt is on: pursued by the most elite German forces, incapable of speaking without giving himself away, all he can rely on is his survival kit, weaponry and wits. Bill will cross the harsh environments of central Europe during winter, avoiding the enemy patrols that inhabit the towns, villages and forests of Germany and France on the way to the Swiss border. The player must use stealth, resourcefulness and combat to guarantee survival while Captain Killinger, a notorious Luftwaffe pilot, hunts him down and develops into a dangerous enemy within the game...
by Thomas on May 21, 2003 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Curse is an action horror game due to be released on PS2, PC and Xbox in October 2003... London, 1890.The Eyeof Isis, apriceless Egyptianstatue,disappears mysteriously from the MuseumofGreat Britain. It is rumoured thatanancient cursehas beencastonthestatue,and‘the Curse’will be unleashed upon whosoever darestolayafingeronit…there’snot a soulwho willescapescreaming insanityor ahideous and painful death. At the heartofVictorian England,Curse immerses youin aterrifying adventure full of suspense and action,which willhave you rubbing shoulders with the supernatural. Check some Q/A below!
by Thomas on May 21, 2003 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The 2003 version of US OPEN 2003 includes many innovations: exclusive new animations with no more latency in controls, super realistic trackside details like ballboys, showtime match presentations, experiencepoints to improve your player's skills, bonus courts and players,etc.. And of course, for even more realism, you will find the offical courts of USOPEN. Wanadoo have world-wide rights, excluding N.America (where DreamCatcher is doing it). This is the Q&A, love.
by Thomas on May 21, 2003 @ 4:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You'll need to be fast with your hands and nimble on your feet to master Kaan: Barbarian's Blade, a hugely appealing 3D adventure for PlayStation 2 to be released by Mindscape in September 2003. With engaging cartoon style graphics and a wide assortment of weapons to master and monsters to vanquish, Kaan is set to hold the player's interest throughout its 17 hacking and slashing levels.
Set on post-apocalyptic Earth where survival and ultimate dominance are all that matters, Devastation is a high action, teamplay oriented first person shooter. Powered by heavily modified, next generation Unreal Engine technology, it pits teams of rebelling street fighters, gang leaders, mercenaries and ex-military fighters against overwhelming armies of high-tech corporate troopers.
by Thomas on May 21, 2003 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spring 1945: World War 2 is drawing to a close and the Russians and Germans are caught in a furious battle for a devastated Berlin. The cold war starts... As a sniper, recruited by the OSS (former CIA), it is the beginning of a lonely stealth mission in the Russian territory. Sniper Elite is a sniping/stealth game due to be released on PS2, PC and Xbox in Q4 2003. Read more for some Q&A with developer Rebellion!
by Thomas on May 21, 2003 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get behind the wheel and be ready to live numerous driving experiences in Los Angeles; choose your car to be fully customized: add loads of new tuning elements either on the body or in the mechanics of your car. Once on the streets, drive freely wherever you want! RPMTuning is THE authentic car tuning game with great driving and freedomsensations. Read more for some Q&A and screens
by Thomas on May 21, 2003 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ryzom, a third-generation massively multiplayer game for PC that features a highly original and poetic universe, will be published by Wanadoo at the end of the year... Read more to check out a brief Q&A from the Nevrax team and their upcoming MMORPG Ryzom as well as some new screens ...
by Rainier on May 21, 2003 @ 1:46 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 :
- Armed & Dangerous (LucasArts)
- Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (Activision)
- Judge Dredd vs Judge Death (Vivendi)
Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 21, 2003 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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More E3 screens galleries keep popping up and we give them to you as they roll in. Next at bat is Strategy first with some of their upcoming titles, such as :
by Rainier on May 21, 2003 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heat Project is a state-of-the-art 3D FPS where players from different countries can interact through theInternet. It’s realistic action play and thrill combined with MMORPG’s advantages, such as the economy system, character growing and multi-objective mission scenarios, will provide pure excitement. Read more to check put new screens & a trailer!
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 10:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new v2.0 of the Raven Shield Community Map Pack has been released! This pack includes 22 of the best new maps for Raven Shield, including 10 new ones! Also, several of the best maps from the previous version of the map pack have been updated: bugs fixed, insertions tweaked, performance optimized, and new single player & co-op modes added! These updated maps include Westcott, Crude Oil, ViceBar, Subway, Trailer Park, Chemical Compound, and more (thanks ThePlatoon)! Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 9:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Can you save the world from the ICEWorm microchip? You are special agent Ethan Hunt — back to battle international espionage as the fate of the free world hangs in the balance! A microchip nicknamed ICEWorm is disabling the security systems of the world’s largest organizations, and providing free access to the highest bidder. Your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to destroy the chip and prevent its creators from bringing the free world to its knees. Serving up today are some new screens, an in game trailer as well as a cinematics movie. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Full Spectrum Warrior is based on a light infantry-training simulator designed by Pandemic Studios for the U.S. Army as a tool to reinforce Army doctrine and squad tactics amongst troops. Full Spectrum Warrior is a squad-based, tactical-action game that delivers the experience of squad level command in the heat of battle.
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The game will provide players with extremely dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where players are to oppose dangerous and wise enemies, a large set of multifarious weaponry, possibility to control various machinery, incredible detailing and game world interactivity, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, a well-balanced multiplayer with numerous modes: DeathMatch, CTF, Cooperative, various team games and much more. A new batch of screens for your enjoyment!
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 6:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fire Warrior follows one day in the tumultuous life of a young Tau warrior who must battle alone against a force that shows no mercy: The Imperium. The Tau will soon learn there is a darker foe at hand and become entangled in a frightening story that leads them through an ongoing war.
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 5:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Track down and eliminate dangerous forces from behind the wheel of the world's most relied upon front-line vehicle - the HUMVEE. Whether rumbling through a sun-baked desert, steaming tropical jungle or frozen tundra, it's up to you to deliver a knockout punch to America's enemies. With simple pick-up-and-play controls and immediate arcade-style action, this is your war to win. Sylum has released a demo allowing you to check out one mission from the full game, set in Iraq. They have also released a new patch bringing your retail game to v1.1. The upgrade adresses gameplay, stability, A.I. and other issues. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 12:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Publisher Big City Games Inc. and developer Techland, are proud to announce that FIM Speedway Grand Prix, an officially licensed FIM motor-cycle race title, has shipped to retail stores nationwide.
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers can emerge from their trenches and prepare for battle, as Microsoft Game Studios today announced that Rise of Nations is appearing on store shelves throughout North America. Gamers can now get their hands on one of the most innovative and detailed real-time strategy (RTS) games for an estimated retail price of $49.95 (U.S.).
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A game that puts you in the shoes of a Roman senatorial family, from the Early Republic(275 BC) to the end of the Civil War(44 BC), allowing for warfareas Legion Commander, Senate politics, Provincial government. Pax Romana is a unique concept of all players being on the same side while at the same time struggling between themselves for complete political mastery of the Roman world. Some new screens as well as a brief Q&A from the people who brought you Europa Universalis. Read more and check out the goodies ...
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the days roll by we are catching up on more and more material that made it to our E3 collection bag. Today we have some goodies from Buena Vista, featured titles are:
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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During last week's E3, Wanadoo reveiled their newest tactical game Chicago 1930. The game is scheduled to ship to retail shelves in Q4 2003 and in the meantime we have some new screens and a pre-packaged Q&A with Spellbound's Armin Gessert. Read more to check out the goods ...
by Thomas on May 20, 2003 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mindscape today announced the forthcoming release of Megarace 3, the third instalment of the futuristic cult racing game series, due to be published for the PS2 in July 2003 for only £19.99. Since its launch in 1993, the Megarace series has sold a staggering 1.3 million copies worldwide and the third instalment of the series is all set to continue this sterling performance when it is published for PS2 in July.
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 1:45 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 (full 11 min E3 movie/Konami)
- Doom 3 (full E3 movie/Activision)
- Fable (MicroSoft)
- Matrix Online (UbiSoft)
- The Great Escape (SCi)
- Conflict Desert Storm 2 (Gotham Games)
- Counter Strike (Valve)
Read more for download links ...