by Thomas on June 19, 2002 @ 1:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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This is a very special silent movie in the style of the roaring twenties: Moby, the Happy Whale! Now it is proven: SUNFLOWERS and Max Design, who have integrated the Whale hunter in 1503 A.D., are nevertheless on the side of the whales. The 'Bink' movie is 23.5MB to grab. Read more below!
by Thomas on June 19, 2002 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami of Europe announced today that a new rendition of its best-selling horror title, Silent Hill 2, will be coming to the Xbox video game system from Microsoft in October. Following the incredible success of the PlayStation 2 version - which has sold more than half a million copies in Europe - Silent Hill 2: Inner Fears takes advantage of the added capabilities of Xbox with enhanced graphics and lighting effects. It also opens a new chapter to the game with a new playable character and new areas to explore.
by Thomas on June 19, 2002 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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4Gamers are proud to announce the launch of the menacing SPC210 XK21 Light Gun for use with the Sony PlayStation 2, Psone and PlayStation games consoles. XK21 Light Gun is possibly the coolest light gun on the planet and features recoil action, machine gun mode, auto reload and auto fire. The XK21 comes complete with an arcade style reload pedal and a reload button in the base of the handle. Best of all, the XK21 features a D-pad on the rear of the barrel to allow in-game movement and option selection by using the thumb.
by Thomas on June 19, 2002 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BAM! Entertainment a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced that the futuristic racer WipEout Fusion for the PlayStation 2 begins shipping to North American retailers this week. To date, the strategic relationship between BAM! Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has allowed BAM! Entertainment to bring to North America three popular Sony titles for the PlayStation 2 which were previously only available in Europe. The titles include WRC: World Rally Championship, which BAM! shipped in March of this year, Dropship: United Peace Force, which shipped last week, and WipEout Fusion, which reaches retailers this week.
by Rainier on June 18, 2002 @ 8:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. and BioWare Corp., the creators of the four million selling Baldur’s Gate series, are pleased to announce that Neverwinter Night shipped to retail stores today under Infogrames’ Atari label and will be available for personal computer across North America this week. The highly anticipated Dungeons & Dragons(R) computer game has been rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and has a suggested retail price of $59.99.
After the exciting adventures in Cultures- The Discovery of Vinland, the Vikings are on the march again in Cultures 2. It is the end of the first millennium and Bjarni the lead character has a vision, he sees himself battling with three unknown figures against a terrifying snake and fighting to save the world. Bjarni travels to Europe in search of answers. During his travels, he meets the brave Franconians, the technologically superior Byzantines and the mystical Saracens. The goal of the game is to unite these three groups and then to go fight the final battle with the snake. Did we fight the snake? Or did we weasel out?
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 8:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ Inc. today announced the release of GT Advance 2-Rally Racing for Game Boy Advance. GT Advance 2-Rally Racing is the sequel to the highly successful GBA launch title GT Advance-Championship Racing. Players can get behind the wheel of the world's top rally cars as they embark on their quest for the championship. Multiple tracks spanning various weather climates and conditions are available, as well as a variety of the world's top rally cars.
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 8:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ Inc. today announced the release of MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael. Backed by a multi-million dollar marketing campaign including national television and print advertising as well as extensive on-site event marketing and product sampling, the game is now available for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and scheduled to ship on June 24th for Nintendo GameCube. Developed by THQ subsidiary Pacific Coast Power & Light Co, the latest installment in the successful franchise features expanded career modes, mini-games, top-notch pros, unbelievable stunts and the first ever freestyle track editor.
by Patrick on June 18, 2002 @ 7:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Don a long scarf, flight cap and pilot goggles and climb into the cockpit of 8 Authentic WW1 aircraft to take to the skies in Red Ace: Squadron. This highly anticipated follow-up to Red Ace allows you to fly for the Allies or Central Powers, and this time you've got wingmen! Check out the review!
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 7:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A few hours ago we tossed up some
new screens and features from Titus Interactive’s stunning Game Cube conversion of Top Gun: Combat Zones. Now we bring you the trailer "5MB" that give a great indication as to how the game is shaping up. Read more below for the link!
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today we tossed up the news about
multiplayer details is confirmed for IGI 2: Covert Strike. Now we bring you a bunch of new screens. Enjoy these new single and multiplayer screens below!
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The official site for Ages of Athiria, that is a massively multiplayer online game, is today updated with the
latest newsletter and it offers some insight into the magic system. (thanks
Blues) They also today updated their
FAQ.
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 4:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The much anticipated RPG Divine Divinity will be released in the UK on 13th September 2002. For those of you who can’t wait, the first chapter of the prequel story is now
online HERE. The story has been split into six parts, with a new instalment being posted every Tuesday. The prequel story takes you through the origins of the Lord of Chaos. It also introduces the Sword of Lies, which the player will eventually come across in the full game.
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 2:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tiscali Games let us know that they tossed up a new (official) trailer (hi-res 11 MB or lo-res 5 MB versions in DivX) from Grand Prix 4 including 1:45 min of game footage.
You find it here!
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gun Metal puts you in control of a 10-meter tall 'mech' robot equipped with an arsenal of devastating weaponry and the ability of transforming into a highly maneuverable jet fighter at the press of a button. Scorch the earth, crush rocks under foot, fell trees, torch crops, tear chunks out of towering buildings and raze entire settlements to the ground as you take the fight to the hordes of enemies through 14 diverse and engaging missions and marvel at the unparalleled level of destruction.
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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2002-Matrox Graphics Inc. announces the Matrox Parhelia family of graphics accelerators * the first graphics boards based on the revolutionary, new Matrox Parhelia-512 high fidelity GPU. Delivering the highest quality, excellent performance and unique features, the Matrox Parhelia line of graphics boards is the first to offer a multitude of new features, including a full 256-bit DDR memory interface, partial compatibility with Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and the most advanced multi-display computing capabilities.
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Have a break from football with the party of the year for the game of the year! Vivendi Universal is to throw the biggest industry party of the year in celebration of the eagerly awaited release of its groundbreaking Warcraft III epic for PC.
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzards Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, the eagerly awaited sequel to the company's #1-selling series of games, did go gold a few days back. In Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, players revisit the war-torn world of Azeroth a generation after the end of the Second War between the Orcs and the Humans. Today we bring you 18 new screens to check out. Looking good!
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Relive the exciting Jedi adventure Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones movie on your GameBoy Advance. Ten years after the events of the Phantom Menace, not only has the galaxy undergone significant change but so have our familiar heroes. Obi Wan Kenobi, Padme Amidala and Anakin Skywalker are thrown together again for the first time since the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo. New screens below!
by Thomas on June 18, 2002 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With IGI 2: Covert Strike hotly-tipped as a major PC action title for 2002, Codemasters’ online forum for the game is receiving incredible attention from prospective IGI agents. The subject of the all-new multiplayer game mode has kept the forum buzzing. The game’s designers have listened closely to the opinions on the forum and today Codemasters confirm key elements of the game’s multiplayer structure.
by Rainier on June 18, 2002 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Just noticed over at
Blues that the official Battlefield 1942 site announces plans for a
beta test of Battlefield 1942, EA's hybrid 3D action game that's nearing completion at Digital Illusions. The sparse page specifies a few system requirements, provides an email address for interested players to submit their apparently rather freeform application, and 50 beta testers will be selected from those who enter.
by Rainier on June 18, 2002 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Adrenaline Vault has a short
Q&A with Ken Veale of RayLogic talking about their upcoming action-strategy game '
Dark Ore'. Games Domain has
Q&A with Vic DeLeon of Digitalo talking about their upcoming Unreal engine powered first person shooter '
Devastation'. Next Level Gaming has a
Q&A with Acclaim Studios Creative Director David Dienstbier talking about Acclaim's upcoming title scheduled for PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox '
Turok Evolution'. Computer & Video Games has a
Q&A with Epic Games's Jay Wilbur talking about the upcoming multiplayer FPS '
Unreal Tournament 2003' (being developed by Digital Extremes). Gaming Illustrated has a
Q&A with Digital Anvil's Erin Roberts talking about their upcoming Xbox sci-fi tatical shooter, '
Brute Force'. GameSpy has a short
Q&A with Bethesda Softwork's Todd Howard talking about their recently released RPG '
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind'. HomeLAN has a
Q&A with Artifact Entertainment's Steve Snow and Paul Peterson talking about their upcoming massively multiplayer RPG '
Horizons'. 4gamerz has a short
Q&A with Blizzard's Bill Roper talking about their just announced 'gold' RTS title '
Warcraft III'. (
thanks Blues news).
by Rainier on June 18, 2002 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Who has never dreamed of stepping into a famous player’s shoes, of playing on the centre court and of having your winning shot applauded by a jubilant crowd? For those who want to try their luck, Next Generation Tennis will give them access to the most prestigious tennis courts in the world. Earlier today we brought you some game info, now we bring you a boat load of screens from the PC, Playstation2 and Gameboy Advance version. Njoy!
by Rainier on June 18, 2002 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take control and build large imperial cities throughout Chinese history in several dynasties with Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom. Play online with friends to enhance the experience of good, old city building and see who is the better builder. Full of awesome features including producing exotic commodities and learning several philosophies on your quest. Take the helm and fight for sole power of China in Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom. Njoy the screens!
by Rainier on June 18, 2002 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FilePlanet is now mirroring the newly released trailer for Majesco's cartoon-style boxing game for PlayStation 2 and GameCube, Black & Bruised.
Grab it HERE.