by Rainier on June 29, 2002 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tiscali Games has posted a new
movie of Delta Force: Black Hawn Down, showing the upcoming Somalia-based tactical shooter by NovaLogic in motion. The movie comes as a 2.0 MB download in DivX format, and sports about half a minute of gameplay footage (
Thanks Blues).
by Rainier on June 28, 2002 @ 9:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers announced today "Tropico: Mucho Macho Edition" has shipped to stores. This ultimate fun-in-the-sun compilation includes a full version of "Tropico," "Tropico: Paradise Island," and more than two hours of original, award-winning Latin music.
by Rainier on June 28, 2002 @ 9:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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7FX has just released the first mission pack for their recently released (only available in Europe) team-based tactical shooter Team Factor. Read more for details and links where to get this "free" mission addon.
by Rainier on June 28, 2002 @ 8:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. today announced "Men in Black II: Alien Escape," for the PlayStation2 has shipped to stores. "Men in Black II: Alien Escape" is a fast-paced third-person action game infused with the trademark humor of both the original hit film and its sequel set for release on July 3rd. Check the screens!
by Rainier on June 28, 2002 @ 7:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Return to the frigid north of the Forgotten Realms in the sequel to the critically acclaimed 'Icewind Dale'. This exciting high-fantasy action adventure utilizes 3rd Edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, providing new character classes and races to choose from. Enhancements such as auto-balancing game-play and an upgraded Infinity Engine will allow for more dynamic battles than ever before. 'Icewind Dale II' will appeal to both action-RPG fans and players new to the genre. Check the new screens and wallpaper.
by Rainier on June 28, 2002 @ 7:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft announces Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Game of the Year Edition, including the award-winning hit titles Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Desert Siege mission pack.
by Rainier on June 28, 2002 @ 6:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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STRATEGY FIRST announced today that it has acquired the North-American publishing rights for PC games, MISTMARE and HANNIBAL from premier European publisher, ARXEL TRIBE.
by Rainier on June 28, 2002 @ 5:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First, Playnet.com and Cornered Rat Software announced today that they will be launching a new version of their massively multiplayer online game. WWII Online bounced back in 2001 to win IGN and Gamespy Reader’s Choice Awards. Now, the new retail version, WWII Online Readers’ Choice Edition, has gone gold and will be available in late July 2002.
by Thomas on June 28, 2002 @ 4:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. and the Creative Assembly today relaunched the official web site for the upcoming strategy game of epic battles, Medieval: Total War. The site includes news, game features and custom wallpaper. The site will also display the latest screenshots from Medieval: Total War that showcase the game's graphical enhancements. Thanks to a bit of technical wizardry on behalf of the developer, Medieval: Total War's units now have with four times the detail and resolution of the troops in Shogun: Total War.
by Thomas on June 28, 2002 @ 4:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. is setting the stage for high-flying action in Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 with a soundtrack that features an eclectic mix of old school rap, punk, funk, rock, and electronica. Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 will be available for the PlayStation computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance this summer. Read more below to check out artists and tracks.
by Thomas on June 28, 2002 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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UK Development Company, Vulcan Software, are proud to announce the release of the first two worlds of their simplistically complex puzzle game, Timekeepers, for the PC platform. The psychotic Emperor Zorg has hidden a multitude of nuclear devices throughout 4 unique time zones of Earth's history. Our only hope lies with an elite military force Known as the Timekeepers. Your mission is to guide a platoon of 14 brave timekeeper soldiers, through the 15 treacherous levels Of each world, all riddled with complex puzzles, obstacles and traps, in order to locate, and disarm, the nuclear devices.
by Thomas on June 28, 2002 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. along with Triumph Studios announced today that "Age of Wonders II: The Wizards Throne" has now shipped also to stores throughout Europe. By wisely choosing alliances, building forces, researching the magical arts and resources in the game, players can dominate the land and ultimately restore order in their quest for the Wizard's Throne.
by Thomas on June 28, 2002 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enjoy incredibly lifelike graphics powered by the latest Unreal Engine technology from Epic, with extremely high polygon counts, skeletal animation, particle system modeling (for fire, smoke, cloth, breaking glass, hair, etc.) and more. New screens below!
Get behind the wheel of the world's most famous monster trucks with a brutal arsenal of weapons and go head-to-head in savage vehicular combat. Jump in, hold on, and grind it out through interactive arenas with multiple sub-levels, tricks, traps, and surprises. Play for total carnage as you master your tricks in six modes of play including a Freestyle session and the no-holds-barred Championship mode where your rewards pay off in the ultimate in monster truck destruction.
by Rainier on June 27, 2002 @ 11:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced the release of MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael 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. MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael is now available at major retail outlets nationwide for GameCube and the PS2.
by Rainier on June 27, 2002 @ 11:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take Two & Rockstar Games have just released the first update patch for their recently released 3D action game, Grand Theft Auto III. This small patch upgrades the game to v 1.1. Read more for a detailed fix list and links where to get it.
by Thomas on June 27, 2002 @ 9:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today marks one year since Funcom launched its award winning massively multiplayer online game, Anarchy Online. With over 150,000 registered users to date and the U.S. PC Gamer award for best MMOG, Funcom is pleased with the success of the game. "We want to thank all of our players for helping Anarchy Online evolve into the game it is today," Funcom president Andre Backen said. "Customer feedback has been vital to our success and we are confident that our players will see their input even more in our upcoming additions."
by Rainier on June 27, 2002 @ 7:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Produced by Hideo Kojima and directed by Shuyo Murata, The 2nd Runner takes interstellar combat to epic extremes! As the battle rages across deep space, cityscapes, enemy fortresses and beyond, fans will find plenty of new heroes & enemies, scenarios, and gameplay to test their mettle.
by Rainier on June 27, 2002 @ 7:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard announced today that the 'Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos' Epic Action Figures are now available at retailers across America. Fresh from the battlefields of Azeroth are the Orcish warchief Thrall, Dwarven mountain king Muradin Bronzebeard and Night Elf arch-druid Furion Stormrage. Each collector-quality figure stands between 5½" and 6½" tall with approximately eight points of articulation, and will retail for approximately $10.
by Rainier on June 27, 2002 @ 6:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos Interactive announces Way of the Samurai on PlayStation 2. The game reached No.1 in the Japanese gaming charts when it was released in February this year. Licensed from Japanese publisher Spike Co. Ltd, Way of the Samurai will be released in September in Europe and Australasia only.
by Thomas on June 27, 2002 @ 6:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Feel like going clubbing? Why not start off at home, by creating your own tunes whilst getting ready for a big night out? With House eJay, you can create a genuine House music sound from the comfort of your home. Choose from 3,000 royalty-free sounds and loops, including 50 exclusive samples from big-name English DJ's Phats & Small.
by Thomas on June 27, 2002 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today the 1503 A.D. team tossed up the very first match of the Football World Cup in A.D.-Town! You will witness an exciting match between the favorite Venice United and the young, upwardly mobile club Pirates F.C. Both clubs have put together high-carat teams for the World Cup. Check out screens and
full scoop here!
by Thomas on June 27, 2002 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today xaos.ru offer nine new exclusive screenshots from Primal Software's action/RPG, The I of the Dragon.
Check them out here!
by Thomas on June 27, 2002 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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G3 Studios, a developer and publisher of video games for handheld devices, Pocket PC and other platforms, today officially announced the launch of "
infinifiles.com", the company's new online games distribution portal. infinifiles.com is poised to become the premier destination for game players around the world to find and buy the latest games for handheld devices.
by Thomas on June 27, 2002 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following its E3 introduction, gamers eagerly anticipating Dragon Empires, Codemasters’ ground breaking fantasy MMORPG, can now download official materials to add to their personal web sites, thanks to a new Fan Site Toolkit created specifically for the game. Codemasters is eager to sign up more Beta Testers aswell. Find out more below!