by Rainier on July 8, 2002 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Massive Development studio, a unit within the JoWooD Group, already familiar to many for having raised an international stir with titles such as Archimedean Dynasty and AquaNox, are working on a sequel to AquaNox. The underwater battle continues with 'AquaNox: Revelation'.
by Thomas on July 8, 2002 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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G:son International AB, the organisers behind the Scandinavian interactive entertainment conference "NIME:02" (Nordic Interactive Media Expo 2002) has decided to postpone the event to next year. NIME:02 was scheduled to go 30th of October at Sollentuna Exhibition Centre in Sweden and supposed to become a Scandinavian forum for game developers and game publisher in this region.
by Thomas on July 8, 2002 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Softwrap, the British-based technology company that enables software to be virtually 'shrink-wrapped' and securely distributed and sold digitally, today announced details of two new partnerships that they have launched. Firstly, with AgentLand, the first portal entirely dedicated to intelligent agents and virtual assistants (software tools that automatically do certain jobs on the Internet, according to what you ask) and secondly, with Crystal Interactive, developers, publishers, marketers and distributors of consumer software.
by Thomas on July 8, 2002 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first Smuggler's Run title to grace the GameCube console, this off-road driving adventure offers the most dynamic smuggling challenge yet with five huge maps, over 30 missions and 2-4 person multiplayer action. "Smuggler's Run: Warzones" is set for release July 2002.
by Thomas on July 8, 2002 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enclave promises to become a successful third-person shooter. A mixture of shooter, adventure and RPG elements, this fantasy game guarantees intensive gameplay and great variety. Especially the graphics demonstrates the full capacity of the Xbox. 11 new screenshots to herald Enclave's swiftly approaching 19th July release date.
by Thomas on July 8, 2002 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Indiana Jones is back and better than ever! From the crocodile-infested waters in Ceylon to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, perennial action hero Indiana Jones' wits, agility, whip lashing and hand-to-hand combat skills will be put to the test as never before in Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb from LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC.
by Thomas on July 8, 2002 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bored with his everyday life working in Ducklair Tower as a security guard and sick of being put upon by his girlfriend Daisy, 3 nephews and Uncle Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck makes a wish to become a super hero. Unbeknownst to him, someone was listening, Computer One - a super-computer hidden in the tower- enrolls Donald as the new Superhero of the Future... PK. Check out some duck screens and features below!
by Thomas on July 8, 2002 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Termite Games and Project 3 Interactive have been working around the clock for these last 4 weeks to fix and upgrade the released multiplayer test of New World Order. The list of fixes span several pages and they will make them public upon release of the next Multi Player test. There were several serious issues with the previous MP test that kept people from playing it over the net, especially those who were running the Windows 95/98/ME platforms. They have also had to deal with some serious lag problems but these problems are now behind them. Find out more about NWO at their
official forum!
by Thomas on July 6, 2002 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tiscali Games today tossed up Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 intro movie. The movie 'DivX' is 5MB to grab and
you find it here!
by Rainier on July 5, 2002 @ 10:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rainbow Six: Raven Shield is the sequel to the immensely popular Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear, 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 6.7 million copies worldwide. Check out the new screens!
by Rainier on July 5, 2002 @ 10:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Steel Battalion players operate a strategic battle mech weapon through 12 action-packed levels, fending off dozens of adversaries while attempting to diffuse a riot that has ensued on a Pacific island ruled by a military dictatorship. Unlocking new missions, maps and enemy robots once the game is completed provides endless entertainment. With a diverse arsenal at the player's disposal, including plasma torches and a MK21-6 twin pod rocket launch, there will be plenty of action to go around. Check the 12 (rather fuzzy) new screens ...
by Thomas on July 5, 2002 @ 7:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Several sites today reported that the German site Giga.de tossed up some new Unreal Tournament movies.. 'the commentary is in German language'.. but you might want to check them out anyway..
Here they are!
by Rainier on July 5, 2002 @ 6:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Richard Wah Kan, CEO of DreamCatcher noted that "while Cryo indirectly owns an interest in DreamCatcher, Cryo's unfortunate financial difficulties do not affect in any way, DreamCatcher's operations or positive outlook. DreamCatcher is, and will continue to be, a vibrant, growing and successful company and will continue to service its customers, deal with its suppliers, and acquire and distribute its wide range of quality game titles in its usual reliable and professional manner. DreamCatcher has and will continue to rely entirely on its own management, business strategies and financing, and it is business as usual at DreamCatcher."
by Rainier on July 5, 2002 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Pinball Challenge Deluxe" is a conversion of the Amiga games Pinball Dreams and Pinball Fantasies to the GameBoy Advance. Both titles are being incorporated into a single Exclusive title for AGB offering all (eight) original pinball tables. Young developer Binary9 Studios, ltd, today saw the release of their first title, Pinball Challenge Deluxe, via UbiSoft. Check the 8 available tables!
by Rainier on July 5, 2002 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first details of what the Piranha Bytes team are up to is now available at
the official Gothic II website. This new area allows you to peek beind the scenes of the Gothic II team. One part of the new area is
the 'piranha bits'. There you'll find some not so deadly serious newsbits about us, the freaks behind gothic II where they introduce themselves in
the 'portrait series', starting this week with game designer björn. Check it out!
by Thomas on July 5, 2002 @ 5:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Just Flight and Simflyers have teamed up to launch World Airports, a fantastic boxed edition of their acclaimed scenery upgrade for Flight Simulator 2000 and 2002. "Suspicious-looking shoes must be removed before downloading these screens," says Mungo, sensibly. Features and 26 screens below!
by Thomas on July 5, 2002 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Handheld developer Logik State has developed 3D technology for Gameboy Advance. Read more below for some key features of their 3D technology!
by Thomas on July 5, 2002 @ 2:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Return to pre-industrial Europe for another leap into the Cossacks world.. Read more below to check out the very first preview screenshots of the second add-on to Cossacks: European Wars, Cossacks: Back to War.
by Thomas on July 5, 2002 @ 2:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grom is a simplified RPG with real-time battles that are tightly woven into its intricate and non-linear plotline. Grom strives to recapture some of the feel of point-and-click adventures while following an RPG-style, character-focused plotline. The main character Colonel Grom is dedicated to fight the Nazis and to prevent them from obtaining a mysterious weapon that could enable them to take over world power. The smart colonel is not the only hero who has to stand up against the Nazis. Support is guaranteed by his fellow heroes and these will be presented in a short series as of today.
Take a glimpse behind the scenes.
by Thomas on July 5, 2002 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brand new screens from Nival’s masterpiece Blitzkrieg, the game that wargamer.com named Best RTS game of Show at E³ 2002. In fact, the 3D-real time strategy title definitively deserves these accolades as it is the latest development in WWII real-time strategy that will combine flexibility, historic accuracy and endless playability into one of the most captive and challenging strategy game you have seen. Today CDV presents
11 brand new screenshots depicting a German advance in France and an Allied advance in Libya. Watch and learn what it means to be a real strategist.
by Thomas on July 5, 2002 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A demo version of Imperium Galactica 3 has initially been posted on an Hungarian website and has been spread throughout the web. This version has been specifically designed for the Matrox Parhelia graphics card. CDV did not give out this demo and advises to abstain from using it for covermount or other press related services, as it does not run properly on other graphic cards. They are currently working on a new version, which will be made available in the next few days. Nevertheless CDV wants to share the manual with everybody who already downloaded and commenced the demanding demo mission! Beat the enemy spaceships and finish your mission!
Grab the manual here!
by Thomas on July 5, 2002 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At 5.6 inches, the incredible SPC601 5.6” LCD is the BIGGEST screen of its kind currently available in the UK! Take gaming on the move and use your Nintendo GameCube console anywhere. Simply slot the console into the screen’s mounting, click into place, connect the screen to the console and away you go!
by Thomas on July 5, 2002 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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America's Army is the upcoming free first-person shooter and soldier career game by the U.S. Army. Check out some screens.
by Rainier on July 5, 2002 @ 1:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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French publisher Cryo and its Cryonetworks subsidiary have announced that they are folding, following a failure to negotiate a recapitalisation of the group with its principal creditors.
Pryzm Chapter One: The Dark Unicorn is a fast-paced, gothic fantasy action/adventure game that thrusts players into a world of Elves, Nymphs, Gnomes and Trolls. In this first and third person title the player assumes the roles of Pryzm, a noble young unicorn, and Karrock, a powerful troll mage, as they seek the cause of a plague of corrupt magic that has blighted the lands and hideously deformed the inhabitants. Read more, its verdict time!