by Thomas on May 27, 2002 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Haven: Call Of The King "a groundbreaking action and fantasy console videogame" is scheduled to ship fall 2002 for next-generation systems. The game is being developed by acclaimed London-based developer, Traveller's Tales. New eye candy to check out!
by Thomas on May 27, 2002 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Screenshots keep on flooding in. This time we tossed up 10 screens from LucasArts and their upcoming title, Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided. Check them out!
by Rainier on May 27, 2002 @ 12:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Devastation is a new team-based first-person shooter (FPS) built on a heavily modified next-generation Unreal® Engine. Set on a post-apocalyptic Earth, Devastation pits teams of rebelling gang leaders, street fighters, mercenaries, and ex-military operatives together against armies of corrupt, high-tech corporate police in a battle to win control of a devastated world. Njoy!
by Thomas on May 27, 2002 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon's Lair 3D brings to life the popular characters and creatures featured in the ground-breaking Dragon's Lair arcade game harnessing the power of Xbox and today’s ultra-powerful PCs and Apple Macintosh. Developed by Dragonstone, gamers will be able to fully experience Dragon’s Lair with the highest quality graphics and sound that made the arcade version a blockbuster success. Dragon’s Lair 3D is scheduled for release on Xbox, PC and Mac in Fall 2002. 10 PC screens and a small feature list below!
by Rainier on May 27, 2002 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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We just fixed up some screens from a few upcoming Sega titles : Sega Bass Fishing Duel (PS2), Shinobi (PS2), Panzer Dragoon Orta (Xbox), Gungrave (PS2). Njoy!
by Thomas on May 27, 2002 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell is a third person stealth action game, featuring cyber-terrorism, shadow agencies, and covert operations. In the fall of 2002, Ubi Soft will debut this lone stealth action game worldwide on the Xbox video game system and then follow with the next generation platforms in 2003. Read more below for Q&A with Mathieu Ferland, Producer Ubi Soft.
by Thomas on May 27, 2002 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Raven Shield will be available on both the PC and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft formats in the fall of 2002, with the other next generation platforms to follow. Check out the Interview with the Producer Chaddi “Leviat” Lebbos below!
by Thomas on May 27, 2002 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frictionless Insight has posted their E3 Preview of City of Heroes, developed by Cryptic Studios. "City of Heroes is a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG)."
Read the preview!
by Thomas on May 27, 2002 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This morning we bring you some screens and features from Capcom and their upcoming PS2 titles, Clock Tower 3 and Breath of Fire V.
Breath of Fire for the PlayStation 2 sports a whole new 3D-world look, an engrossing storyline, brand new stylized visuals and innovative gameplay features.
Clock Tower 3 promises to evoke fear with unnerving visuals and an equally intense storyline. The entire game features fully rendered 3D backgrounds, offering an incredibly realistic look to each scene and battle event.
by Thomas on May 27, 2002 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ThePlatoon.com got some nice E3 Raven Shield Videos posted on their site. The videos showing a lot of good stuff: - Live Demonstrations from the Rainbow actors - Feedback from the Dev team - Live footage of the game in play (very clear and sharp), and much more!
Check them out!
by Rainier on May 27, 2002 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom Hearts is the first project from Squaresoft and Disney Interactive. This revolutionary relationship has created an entirely new genre of game - an 'Action RPG' that combines classic Disney characters and worlds with new elements created in the renowned Squaresoft style.
by Rainier on May 27, 2002 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We got some more screens from a few upcoming Vivendi Universal titles : Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon (Xbox) - The Scorpion King: Rise of An Akkadian (Gamecube/PS2) - Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly (PS2) - Jurassic Park (Xbox) and last but not least 'Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex' (Gamecube)... Njoy!
by Rainier on May 26, 2002 @ 11:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of 'Formula1 Arcade' on the PSone® - a chance to enjoy the authenticity, glamour and speed of Formula 1 racing without having to worry about car setup. Just jump in and hit that accelerator! Also coming to the PSOne is 'Fire Bugs', the game that promises to deliver fast and furious racing action like you've never seen before, due for release in September 2002. Njoy!
by Rainier on May 26, 2002 @ 10:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft announces Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria, the highly-anticipated sequel to the award-winning Warlords III: Reign of Heroes. Developed by Strategic Studies Group (SSG), Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria is a unique blend of turn-based strategy and fantasy role-playing that features battle-tested heroes that increase in special abilities and skills while accumulating magic items and treasures. The heroes of Warlords IV show their mastery of sword and sorcery in the tactical combat system, casting spells, smiting foes and boosting morale of shaken troops on their quest to rule the land of Etheria. Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria is scheduled to ship to retail shelves in Holiday 2002. Njoy the screens!
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 9:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deathrow, a fast-paced team combat sport where full-contact aggression is not only legal, it’s required! Combining the lightning-fast gameplay of a third person action game and the cooperative team play and gritty roughness of rugby, Deathrow is a groundbreaking title offering a unique gaming experience. Deathrow is an Xbox exclusive scheduled to ship to retail shelves worldwide in Fall 2002. Check out Q&A to Anders & Daniel Jeppsson below!
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 9:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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XIII is a conspiracy ridden FPS title featuring cel-shaded graphics and unique flashback visuals. XIII is a completely interactive graphic novel that creates a visually stunning effect unique to the action genre. XIII will appear on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo GameCube, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and PC CD-ROM and is scheduled to ship to retail shelves in Q1 2003. Read more below for the Q/A!
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 8:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With realistic physics, cars that react as they would in the real world slightly losing control after landings and sliding because of momentum as you turn. Colin McRae Rally 2.0 for the Game Boy Advance is a virtual tour-de-force of rally racing action. Players must learn to master the balance between throttle and brakes while utilizing sliding techniques to cover ground as fast as possible. Read more below to check out Q&A to Project Manager Martyn Lane at Spellbound of Colin McRae Rally 2.0 GBA.
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 8:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is pleased with the forthcoming release on PlayStation2 of Sly Raccoon, a beautifully animated crime caper starring the charming and charismatic young thief, Sly Raccoon. Njoy the screens!
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 8:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions Software AG is expanding this year's product portfolio with the addition of the tactical action game "SÖLDNER - Secret Wars", a game developed by Wings Simulations.
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 7:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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We got our hands on 30 new screens from Vivendi and their upcoming title, The Thing. "A sequel to Universal Studios' and John Carpenter's 1982 cult-classic horror film "The Thing," the video game picks up where the movie left off and features an all-new cast of characters. The player becomes Blake, a military squad captain sent into the frozen Antarctic to investigate the mysterious disappearance of an American scientific expedition. As fast as scuttling alien beasts, the questions arise: Is Blake a trustworthy leader? Are his fellow soldiers on his side? Or have they been infected by The Thing?"
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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There is a new Doom III movie available for download from the E3 presentation in L.A. a few days ago. This new "46MB" DivX movie is 11 min long, showing of some of the gameplay in Doom III. Grab it from following mirrors:
Gamesweb,
Dailyrush,
Fragland.
UPDATE: Todd Hollenshead just asked several sites thats hosting this new movie to remove it from their sites. The video was recorded with a handheld camera and the footage showed the complete 11 minute presentation in L.A.
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 5:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After more than 300 comic books, an animated series and most recently a blockbuster feature film featuring the X-Men, Wolverine is the one character that grips the public’s attention more than any of the other X-Men,” states Larry Goldberg, executive vice president, Activision Worldwide Studios. “X-Men: Wolverine’s Revenge allows you to play as Wolverine, explore the enigmatic hero’s past and carve up a host of bad guys along the way. X-Men: Wolverine’s Revenge is expected to ship in the spring of 2003 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 4:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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True Crime: Streets Of L.A. allows players to move freely through a 400 square mile living, breathing re-creation of the City of Angels. Players will be able to visit popular L.A. landmarks, or buy services from local gun merchants, mechanics or doughnut shops and improve Kang’s abilities by visiting auto simulators, dojo’s and gun ranges around town. True Crime: Streets Of L.A. is slated to ship in 2003.
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new
UFO: Aftermath website is now online! The site contains artwork, fan corner, developer's diary, discussion board and much more including screenshots! "UFO: Aftermath combines global strategy with small squad tactical combat in the fight against an alien invasion. It features run-time generated tactical missions, completely in 3D, with innovative simultaneous action combat; strong RPG elements and strategy game on the planetary level. "
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frictionless Insight has posted an
hands-on E3 Preview of Neverwinter Nights. Neverwinter Nights is both an extensive single-player game in the Forgotten Realms setting, and a complete toolset for creating and playing adventures using the 3rd Edition Dungeons & Dragons rules.