by Thomas on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 9:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today the official nominations for this year’s Golden Joystick Awards are announced. Amongst the front-runners at this stage are EA’s Medal of Honor franchise, nominated in five categories (including Game of the Year and Online Game of the Year), Take Two’s Grand Theft Auto III (three nominations) and Blizzard’s WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos (also three nominations).
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 9:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo's famous pink round amorphous blob-o-joy - Kirby - is set to star in an all-new adventure on the GBA. Today we serve up 26 new screens from Kirby's next adventure .. Njoy!
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 8:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enix America's sequel to Grandia for PS2, Grandia Xtreme has gone gold and will be available in stores on September 30th. This adventure-RPG hybrid, featuring voices from Hollywood actors such as Mark Hamill, Dean Cain and Lisa Loeb, is set in a fully 3D-rendered world and contains an elaborate mix of real-time and turn-based battle systems in which the elemental powers of Fire, Air, Earth and Water can be wielded against opponents. Grandia Xtreme comes on the heels of the re-released version of the Dreamcast-title Grandia 2 for PS2 and the PC.
by Thomas on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 7:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Welcome to McDonald's. Would you like virtual fries with that digital Big Mac? Electronic Arts Inc. said on Monday it has struck multimillion-dollar product placement deals with fast-food giant McDonald's Corp. and chip heavyweight Intel Corp. for its heavily anticipated computer game "The Sims Online."
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 7:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra Entertainment today announced that Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest has shipped to retail stores in North America. Developed by Mad Doc Software, Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest is the official expansion pack for Gamespy.com's 2001 "PC Game of the Year," Empire Earth. The real-time strategy game has sold over one million copies worldwide.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 7:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare to battle through history as the evil TimeSplitters get ready to rise again. TimeSplitters 2 is the sequel to the hugely successful and critically acclaimed TimeSplitters, which was released to coincide with the US and European launches of PlayStation 2. The game is being developed by Free Radical Design of Nottingham, England, and is set for release in September. Today we scored some Character bio's for Harry Tipper, Kitten Celeste, Captain Ash and Jungle Queen. More to follow, Njoy!
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Silent Hill 2: Inner Fears takes players to the eerie town of Silent Hill, where they assume the role of James Sunderland. James has received a cryptic letter from his wife, asking him to meet her in Silent Hill, a place that holds great meaning for the couple. What would normally be a comforting, romantic letter scares and confuses James, as his wife has been dead for three years. The mystery of the letter compels him to return to the surreal horror and all-too-real danger in the monster-ridden town of Silent Hill.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 6:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As expected the demo version of No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way has been released and
can be found on FilePlanet (registration required) and
also at Gigex. The demo is a 158 MB download, and according to plan, offers "four levels total from three of the game's 15 chapters. The locations will include Japan, Siberia and the never before seen, Underwater Base." (
thanks Blues). Some new screens can also be found at
NOLFGIRL.com.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First, Playnet and Cornered Rat Software announced today that they will be bringing the World War II Online game experience to a new audience: Mac addicts. Check the screens...
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Joining the ever growing list of Colin McRae Rally 3 downloads is a new screensaver
now available to download, HERE. The Colin McRae Rally 3 screensaver makes for perfect desktop amusement while in the countdown to the PS2 and Xbox launch on 25th October. Get the screensaver now, available to download from
the dedicated Colin McRae Rally 3 micro-site.
by Thomas on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 5:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Invisible Dream today tossed up a
Q/A with Raven Software's Kenn Hoekstra, drilling him about their, past, present, and future. He even reveals a little tidbit about their next project! They also got an hands-on preview of Hegemonia that you can
check out here!
by Thomas on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Become a warrior from the ancient Chinese era of the Three Kingdoms with Dynasty Warriors 3. In this latest addition to the Dynasty Warriors series, they have challenged the limits of Tactical Action, and have added many new features such as 2 player mode and character-specific scenarios that alter according to gameplay. By combining the genres of action and simulation, this game seeks to provide the ultimate in video game entertainment.
by Thomas on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today GameSpy tracked down
Digitalo's Bob Berry and asked him some questions about their upcoming Unreal Warfare powered PC action game, Devastation. They also got four
exclusive screens that you can drool over. Njoy!
by Thomas on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Mind shall vanquish the Sword! The makers of Dynasty Warriors present a revolutionary new look at Tactical Simulation entertainment! Fire Attacks! Rockslides! Ambushes! Obliterate entire armies with Tactical Combos! Achieve victory in battle through careful planning! Focus on the tactical elements and plan ahead and unleash powerful sequences of attacks, defeating thousands of enemies instantaneously!
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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From the makers of Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Kazooie and Goldeneye 007, comes a game of epic proportions that will unveil a breath-taking new world never before seen on a console. Fox McCloud cunningly takes the lead in Star Fox Adventures, as Nintendo's secret weapon and 100th game on the GAMECUBE takes off on 22nd November 2002... How many more Star Fox shots can the world withstand? Well, here's another 25.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This month it is the 20th Anniversary since the release of the most popular arcade "Digger". Alawar Entertainment Company is celebrating this memorable date by releasing new version of this cult arcade - "Millenium Digger II". Read more for some screens (and remember this is a classic so dont expect the latest in 3D gfx ;)
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Up on deck today is a look at DreamCatcher and Wanadoo's upcoming First person "alternative history" shooter, Iron Storm. And of course we had to go snap crap and include about 50 brand new screens for your pleasure ... Njoy, its worth (playing) it!!! One to chalk up for the wish list!
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2002 @ 11:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MSI Computer Corp. and the Death Enforcement Agency announce the formation of the MSI Black Dragons Professional UT2003 ladder team.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2002 @ 9:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shrapnel Games announced today that Aaron Hall's Dungeon Odyssey is shipping today. Aaron Hall's Dungeon Odyssey brings the unlimited gameplay of his previous Space Empires games to the RPG market. Richard Arnesen, Director of Covert Operations for Shrapnel Games, said, "After several production delays, due to a new fulfillment route for this title, RPG fans everywhere will finally get their hands on this much anticipated title!"
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2002 @ 7:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Co-publishers, Groove Games and Hip Interactive, announced that the PC title Incoming Forces has gone Gold. The game, developed by Rage, is the sequel to the hugely successful, multi-million unit selling title, Incoming. Bundled with the original game, Incoming Forces will ship to North American retailers on September 23 for a value price of $19.99 (U.S.).
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2002 @ 6:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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PRO RALLY 2002 will bring rally fans the best and most all-encompassing rally experience ever. Players will be surrounded by stunning scenery and action, with the opportunity to experience all the twists and turns of a Rally Championship. Today Ubisoft send us a nifty 1min in-game footage trailer showing off some of the cars and terrains.. read more to download it!
by Thomas on Sept. 16, 2002 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A shadow of your former self, you are launched into the evil world of assassination, conspiracy and intrigue. Who are you? All you know is that the president has been shot, you are hunted by a killer, the FBI and the US army… You find out that XIII truly is unlucky for some! Read more below for some screens and info on the Xbox version, which apparently includes a "funky streak".
by Thomas on Sept. 16, 2002 @ 4:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Officially licensed by Formula One Administration Limited and based on the 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship, Grand Prix Challenge is designed to conquer the hearts of all F1 followers. Developed by Infogrames Melbourne House, Grand Prix Challenge brings a level of realism to the physics, handling and racing strategy never before achieved in a console game. Feel the adrenaline rush of being behind the wheel of an F1 powerhouse as you race against 21 other cars at 60 frames-per-second.
by Thomas on Sept. 16, 2002 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Director's cut" of Dreamcast RPG enters US airspace in January.. SEGA of America, Inc. today confirmed that the highly anticipated title "Skies of Arcadia Legends" will make its U.S. debut on the Nintendo GameCube in January 2003.
by Thomas on Sept. 16, 2002 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced Sword of the Samurai, for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, scheduled to release in Early 2003. From Lightweight, the developer of the acclaimed Kengo and Bushido Blade series, Sword of the Samurai is an authentic Japanese sword fighting title, which challenges gamers to become a grand master sword fighter.