by Rainier on June 5, 2002 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As part of its restructuring plan, Sirtech Canada Limited has signed an agreement with Strategy First Inc. to manage all business matters connected with the Jagged Alliance series. The series consists of Jagged Alliance 1, Deadly Games, Jagged Alliance 2, and Jagged Alliance: Unfinished Business, released in 1995, 1996, 1998, and 2000 respectively.
by Rainier on June 5, 2002 @ 4:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BuzzingCars is a totally crazy racing game where you'll not only need to be fast but also smart. You must carry out various missions such as drive robots around, chase flying saucers, electrocute aliens and of course race against the clock. Read more for some screens and links on where to grab the demo!
by Thomas on June 5, 2002 @ 4:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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xaos.ru today updated their SeaDogs 2 gallery with three brand new and interesting screenshots. One of them demonstrating the character selection screen, second - dialog screen, and third - female hero on town street. You can find these screens in
top row here. They also added two new screens in their Paradise Cracked gallery. Hi-res screens shows new scenes from these sci-fi RPG actical game by MiSTland and Buka.
Here is the link!
by Rainier on June 5, 2002 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The brutal and spectacular gladiator battles of the ancient world serve as inspiration for Gladius, a turn-based action role-playing (RPG) game from LucasArts. Gladius follows the grand saga of two young heroes, Ursula and Valens, as they recruit and train a team of warriors to contend in the fiercely competitive gladiator games. The game supports both single and multiplayer modes and is expected to release spring 2003 on PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube.
by Rainier on June 5, 2002 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Kakuto Chojin" is a gritty street fight. Dark, edgy and mysterious battles take place in dark alleys and on rain-soaked rooftops. Combatants fight with raw emotion using their own styles. There is nothing cute, comical or cartoon-like about these battles. It's a life-or-death battle for survival. When a fighter strikes, his or her opponent will know it. "Kakuto Chojin" represents the next level in street-fighting realism.
by Thomas on June 5, 2002 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Staggan are stepping into the world of online gaming, with a massively multiplayer football game called United Soccer. The next generation of online gaming from Staggan. Read more below!
by Thomas on June 5, 2002 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The beloved Bomberman is back and explodes this month as Majesco, one of the fastest-growing publishers of interactive entertainment software, announced today that it has shipped the highly anticipated Bomberman Generation for Nintendo GameCube, and Bomberman Max 2: Blue Advance and Bomberman Max 2: Red Advance for Game Boy Advance.
by Thomas on June 5, 2002 @ 8:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shantae is the classic action-adventure-platformer that introduces players to the fan-favorite half-genie heroine. In her debut title, Shantae hair-whips, dances, and transforms as she seeks out four elemental stones hidden throughout Sequin Land to put a stop to the nefarious lady pirate, Risky Boots.
by Thomas on June 5, 2002 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom Entertainment today announced the release of Resident Evil Gaiden, a new chapter in Capcom’s acclaimed Resident Evil series for the Game Boy Color system. Resident Evil Gaiden is a combination of the survival-horror and first person shooting genres featuring well-known characters Barry Burton and Leon Kennedy. Resident Evil Gaiden was developed for Capcom by Virgin Interactive and has been rated “T” for teens by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
by Thomas on June 4, 2002 @ 10:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra today released a NASCAR Racing 2002 Season Update 1.1.0.2, that fix some bugs in recent released 1.1.0.1 patch, and some multiplayer, renderer and track work bugs. Read more and
grab it here!
by Rainier on June 4, 2002 @ 7:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Empire Interactive and Vivendi Universal Games announced that Endgame, developed by Cunning Developments for the PlayStation2 has shipped to retailers and is now available in stores. This Light-Gun action game features an in-depth story line unique to this genre. As Jade, players go through over 15 timed levels in a race against the clock. The combination of fast paced action, ease of use and multi-player capabilities make Endgame a perfect addition to the PS2 collection.
by Thomas on June 4, 2002 @ 6:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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InstantService, a provider of cost-saving chat and email solutions, announced today that Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) Inc., a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG), has selected InstantService chat to support its most successful franchise, EverQuest.
by Thomas on June 4, 2002 @ 6:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda Softworks announced today that its highly-anticipated role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, will be in stores June 7. The PC version of Morrowind, released in May, has already won numerous awards and critical acclaim for its outstanding graphics and groundbreaking gameplay.
by Thomas on June 4, 2002 @ 5:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The MSN network of Internet services announced availability today of a new MSN TV Internet receiver manufactured by Thomson's RCA brand. This new low-cost receiver enables people to access the Internet from their home television set, using a wireless keyboard or remote control. Without an investment in a personal computer, MSN TV service subscribers can surf the Web, send and receive e-mail, chat, and create instant messages using world-class MSN services such as MSN Messenger Service and MSN Search.
by Thomas on June 4, 2002 @ 5:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prima Games, a division of Random House Inc. and the world's leading strategy guide publisher, today announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with global interactive entertainment publisher Infogrames, Inc. to write, publish and distribute in North America 10 computer and video game strategy guides for several of Infogrames' most anticipated titles for 2002. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
by Thomas on June 4, 2002 @ 5:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First and Paradox Entertainment have returned from E3, the largest entertainment expo of the year to announce that their highly anticipated strategy game, LEGION, has shipped and will be available in stores nationwide later this week.
by Thomas on June 4, 2002 @ 2:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Shrapnel Games announced that their latest product, Austerlitz: Napoleon's Greatest Battle, has Gone Gold. The first game of The Greatest Battles Series should begin shipping June 28th.
by Thomas on June 4, 2002 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DreamCatcher, a fast-growing publisher of PC and console software entertainment, today announced that Gore, an action-packed PC game developed by 4D Rulers, is now shipping. Looking for the ultimate blast fest? You've found it with Gore. This 3D first-person shooter lives up to its name with its frenzied, hard-core action and blood-thirsty, smart, AI.
by Thomas on June 4, 2002 @ 7:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard has teamed up with one of the largest names in fantasy art to bring the dark and gothic world of Diablo to life. In “Final Stand”, Keith Parkinson has meticulously depicted five mortal heroes in a desperate struggle against the Lord of Terror, Diablo. This image has been carefully reproduced in a limited quantity, with each high-quality print signed and numbered by Parkinson. These prints are printed on 100 lb. cover stock with a paper size of 24" x 34".
Take me there!
by Thomas on June 3, 2002 @ 8:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shadowbane Portal's Seira and Bubba released a very high quality E3 video journal which they compiled by filming several demos live from the booth's floor. The first portion of the journal takes place with Ashen Temper, who demonstrates swimming under water, performs some very cool spell effects, and even a takes a quick tour around the burning City of Nightbridge. It is during this portion of the video that you can start to visualize the gravity of a siege, and the amount of impact it will have on various factions and players communities. The E3 video is also accompanying by a more standard write up of their impressions.
Full scoop here!
by Thomas on June 3, 2002 @ 8:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Raven Shield Zone got a chance to ask active LAPD officer and Rainbow Six consultant Mike Grasso a few questions about the game. Here is a clip:
Is the new equipment in Raven Shield actual equipment in use today? (The heartbeat sensor goggles, and the thermal imaging scope)
All the equipment available to TR6 exists in some form. Wheter or not it is available on a weapon platform or stand-a-lone is a game decision.
by Thomas on June 3, 2002 @ 7:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the Army unveiled "America's Army," a new game series that's meant to serve as a marketing and recruiting tool for the gaming generation. Recognizing that the target audience knows a quality title when it sees one (and ignores and ridicules poor quality efforts), the Army has assembled a team of proven developers and licensed one of the premier engines on the market to make its games. Quality doesn't come cheap, though. The budget for "America's Army" is in the $7 million range. (thanks
Blues).
by Thomas on June 3, 2002 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MX Superfly features 22 authentic tracks "set in locals such as Loretta Lynn’s, the Outdoor Nationals, the Free Ride Moto-X Championships and the THQ US Open", gameplay modes in 125cc, freestyle and 250cc, 26 professional riders and Create-A-Rider features. The game will also host 11 multiplayer mini-games when it ships this fall for Xbox, PlayStation 2 and GameCube. Today we bring you a 10MB trailer fom the game. Read more below for links!
by Thomas on June 3, 2002 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frictionless Insight has posted E3 Previews and Roundups from following games:
Praetorians, the Roman-themed RTS from Pyro Studios and Eidos -
Jurassic Park, the mission-based world-building game from Blue Tongue Software and Universal Interactive -
e-Club, the golf controller for the PC that lets you swing actual clubs to play PC golf games -
Kemco Roundup, talking about Kemco's games at E3 - Sammy Entertainment Roundup, covering Sammy's E3 showing..
by Thomas on June 3, 2002 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Did you enjoy dropping quarters in arcade machines to play arcade classics and fighting games? Don't you wish you could do the same thing at home on your game console or PC? Gamers from all over the world got a chance to do just that this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. Crowds fought for a chance to play the X-Arcade, an authentic game controller that has set the game industry abuzz with it's multi-platform capability and industrial design.