by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A., Inc. has shipped, Cubivore, for the Nintendo GameCube console. The premise of the game is simple... Eat or be eaten. Assume the role of an animal in its early stages of development. But, in the harsh reality of nature, this creature has no parent to coddle and protect it. From the moment the game begins, your creature is on its own to fend for its life. As your animal instincts take over, you will boldly traverse hostile environments, savagely stalking your prey and asserting your place in the animal chain of power. Will you have what it takes to become the new king of the beasts?
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 8:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Deathrow, Southend Interactives first game have recently been released for the Xbox and have been met with rave reviews. Now Southend Interactives have released a brand new trailer of Deathrow. If you have not read
our Deathrow review yet, do so NOW. Read more for links where to grab the trailer!
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 8:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Yesterday we had an interview with Serious Sam producer David Nottingham, today we took a jab at Croteam Game & Level Designer, Davor Tomicic. In anticipation of the Xbox release on Nov12th, this will have to do until then ;)
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 7:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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It’s the news you’ve all been waiting for! Strategy First is extremely happy to announce that their eagerly anticipated in-house title O.R.B has hit retail shelves nationwide. If you haven't yet, then go check our O.R.B preview!
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 6:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Silverstyle, developer of the Real Time Strategy (RTS) game "Soldiers of Anarchy" for the PC has announced a level design contest. Starting today through November 22, fans can submit their user-made map via the SOA web site. 'Soldier Of Anarchy' comes with an easy-to-use level design editor that allows gamers to create their own worlds to play in. These levels can be played in single or multi-player mode via the Internet. To enter the contest, gamers have till November 22 to submit their level via the
Soldiers Of Anarchy web site. Instructions on how to submit entries can be found at the web site.
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 6:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rainbow Six: Raven Shield is the sequel to the immensely popular Rainbow Six : Rogue Spear, awarded "2000 Action Game Of The Year", and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, 1999 Action Game Of The Year*. It will be the third game in the Rainbow Six line, which has sold more than seven million copies worldwide. Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced the forthcoming release of the PC multiplayer demo Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Raven Shield scheduled for November 14th.
by Thomas on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 5:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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It was virtual blood and sweat but the excitement was authentic when VIPs from the games industry enjoyed an evening of pugilistic pursuit on Thursday night, courtesy of Rage, whose critically acclaimed Rocky game arrives on the Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube later this month. Check out the babes.. err screens i mean..
by Thomas on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 5:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami of Europe, one of the world's leading publishers of video games, has confirmed it is the exclusive European distributors of the renowned Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, and will launch the trading card game phenomenon initially in the UK within this year.
by Thomas on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 4:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software and Activision, Inc. are placing the fate of humanity in the hands of gamers everywhere with the release of DOOM II for the Game Boy Advance. Players fight off hordes of nightmarish enemies through labyrinthine levels and experience the gripping action and 3-D thrills of the legendary PC sequel that has continued to amaze a generation of DOOM fans. DOOM II for the Game Boy Advance is currently available at retail outlets nationwide at a suggested retail price of $29.99 and is rated "T" (Teen -- blood, violence) by the ESRB.
by Thomas on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 4:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Do you have what it takes to lead 40,000 men into combat? If you do then Airborne Assault is for you. Airborne Assault is an operational level wargame that lets you fight out what could have been one of the decisive battles of World War II. Engage in battles ranging from Brigade to Corps level using Companies and Battalions as your units of maneuver.
by Thomas on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 4:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Total Immersion Racing is a brand new racing game experience that combines the highest quality driving technology, real-world racecars & tracks and immersive gameplay. The player can choose a career path that leads from being the lowest ranked driver of a GT sports car all the way to becoming a world champion driving a massively powerful 8 litre prototype racecar. On the way, team engineers and managers will give advice and input to guide the player.
by Thomas on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 2:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In the not so distant future, technology is omnipresent and genetically engineered clones are overtaking the human race. In order to save mankind, gamers must join a resistance movement and test their fighting and strategy skills in "Revolution," a new PC game from Activision Value, a division of Activision Publishing, Inc. "Revolution" is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB, and is now currently available at retail stores nationwide for the suggested retail price of $29.99.
by Thomas on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters has the perfect PC release for Operation Flashpoint rookies – the Game of the Year compendium pack. Operation Flashpoint: Game of the Year Edition is ideally suited to new Flashpoint recruits. It brings together the complete series including the original game, which has won multiple gaming awards the world over. The chart-topping game is fully loaded with every upgrade, add-on and expansion, including all vehicles, weapons and extra campaigns released to date. Check out the new
microsite (with access to demos) or read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 6:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Scorpion King for the GameCube is an action/adventure game that brings you to the time before the events of The Scorpion King film. In this exciting new story, the hero, Mathayus undergoes new journeys to exotic locations and experiences dangerous quests. The player gets to live it all as Mathayus. The movie was acceptable in quality, read our review and find out if the game is too ..
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 5:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The upcoming title follows in the epic tradition of LucasArts' rich Indiana Jones action-adventure legacy. It will feature an all-new intriguing and historically relevant story set amidst the world's most exotic locales. The game will utilize The Collective's proprietary engine technology, bringing to the series a dynamic new level of fighting action and challenging puzzle elements. Check the new load of screens ...
In Codemasters' Pro Race Driver players compete as a fictitious race car professional, Ryan McKane, in a high-speed racing experience packed with 42 authentically licensed cars, 13 championships and 38 internationally renowned tracks. Check out the screens we snapped from our beta build (preview coming up in a few days)... Njoy!
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 1:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today was a busy day with all sorts of goodies, especially game trailers and movies. Too many to mention seperately so here they all go in one big article. Of course, being our usual self, we converted them for your convenience (high & med .wmv resolutions). Read more for links where to grab them, we have :
- Mistmare
- Project Nomads
- Grom
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2002 @ 11:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action 3D-shooter heavily focused on frantic arcade-style action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psychic-powers, Sam travels from the beautiful world of ancient Egypt through many diverse planets, confronting Mental's hideous minions on his way to the final showdown at Notorious Mental's lair. Today we have an interview with Producer David Nottingham and a few new art screens ...
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2002 @ 9:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Blade Mistress Online has expanded its content to include the Realm of the Dead, a whole new area with new and amazing monsters and cool items. Players can team up to fight four different armies of the dead, including the army of Anubis himself. When defeated, many monsters give up new magic items and ingredients to imbue swords with new magic powers.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2002 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that they have entered a deal with Monte Cristo Games for distribution of the officially licensed game Platoon in the Nordic region. Read more and check out the 12 new screens!
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2002 @ 8:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Japan-based videogame publisher Kemco, announced the launch of its
U.S. website. Publishing and developing games since 1984, Kemco teams are currently creating games for GameBoy Advance, GameCube, the PS2 and the Xbox. Kemco’s current projects include Batman: Dark Tomorrow and Woody Woodpecker In Crazy Castle 5, both due out in Q1 2003. Batman: Dark Tomorrow, the first-ever Batman next gen console videogame to be based on the DC Comics license, is promising to feature the Dark Knight Detective he’s never been seen before. Additional game information can be found on
the new US website.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2002 @ 8:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Global Star Software announced that they have begun shipping their latest addition to their acclaimed SAR series, Search and Rescue: Coastal Heroes. Coastal Heroes will include all the ultra-realistic helicopter flight and rescue operation simulation that has made previous SAR games so successful, while offering vastly improved graphics that feature a fully upgraded 3D engine from Renderware, all new missions and environments, and brand new game features that will make Coastal Heroes the most exciting and realistic Helicopter Rescue simulator ever released.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2002 @ 11:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA released some more details on the stand-alone demo for Medal of Honor Allied Assault Spearhead, the new expansion pack for Medal of Honor Allied Assault. The demo will be available Nov9, 2002 and can be found on the
Medal of Honor Allied Assault website. The downloadable demo will feature the multiplayer level Malta, a level exclusive to the demo and not included in the full version of the game. Also included will be the Tug-of-War map Druckkammern. The Tug-of-War mode will allow players to compete in team-based combat to seize a set number of control points. The demo will also include four new skins for British, Russian, American and German troops as well as unveiling a new exclusive axis weapon (thanks
Voodoo).
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2002 @ 7:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that 'Battle Realms: Winter of the Wolf', developed by Thousand Oaks, CA based Liquid Entertainment, has shipped. Winter of the Wolf, co-published by Ubi Soft Entertainment and Crave Entertainment, is rated "T--Teen" for the PC. The game is available at retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99 with a $10 off discount with proof of purchase through mail-in rebate for current Battle Realms owners.