by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Records let you listen, videos let you watch, Frequency allows you to take part. Utilizing songs from major recording artists, players mix and remix songs through each of eight different instrument types. If remixed correctly, players can freestyle and create their own music. With 6 unique game modes, top hits from major bands in a variety of genres, stunning 3D graphics, band video sequences and online play, Frequency stays in tune with the most immersive musical gameplay experience ever.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 12:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chaser is a first person shooter, built on the high-end 3D engine (CloakNT), in which main character passes through real environments and uses real weapons. Chaser is to be published by Fishtank Interactive. Check these beautiful screens!
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts released a patch for their recently released 'Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast'. This update brings your current game to version 1.03. This patch brings a slur of single/multi-player bug fixes/improvements, adds a few (4) new multiplayer maps (Duel mode), Force Feedback & 3D Sound support. Read more for full fix list and links where to grab the patch.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision just released a new upgrade patch for their recently released 'SpiderMan The Movie' game. The upgrade will only work for the US Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME version of Spider-Man Movie and upgrade your current game to v 1.1. Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab it.
by Patrick on May 7, 2002 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Global Star Software has announced that they have begun shipping Muscle Car II: American Spirit for the PC platform. A follow-up to their popular 2001 release, Muscle Cars 76', American Spirit will feature more drivers, more cars, more courses and and more chrome than the original, as well as enhanced graphics and an all new soundtrack.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. challenges gamers to get behind the wheel of some of the most powerful racing machines this summer with Le Mans 24 Hours for the personal computer. The winner of Racing Game of the Year and several other awards is incredibly fast, amazingly lifelike and expertly tuned. Get ready to experience racing perfection.
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment announced that its sports trivia game for the PS1, POWER PLAY: Sports Trivia, has shipped to U.S. retail shelves with an MSRP of only $9.99. POWER PLAY: Sports Trivia features more than 4,000 brain-bruising questions from the wide, wide world of football, basketball, baseball, and hockey, challenging players to climb the ranking ladder, reach the hall of fame, and become a trivia legend. Featuring two tenacious trivia modes, POWER PLAY: Sports Trivia brings sports fans and fanatics alike to their knees as they compete with up to three opponents in a virtual tournament.
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 9:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom brings city builders inside the Great Wall of China. Leaving the Mediterranean behind, the city-building series makes its first foray into Asia and immerses the player in brand new surroundings. China has existed for over 4,000 years, but its 4,000 year history has been marked with new technologies and ideas replacing - or enhancing - the old. This is the world in which the player will take the reigns of leadership and take their cities through the twists and turns of Chinese history. Read more to check some screens and sign up for the BETA TEST
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 7:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has begun developing the next generation of its PlayStation video game platform for sale by 2005, when it plans to roll out a console that would allow gamers to play opponents over high-speed Internet networks, a news report said Sunday.
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 6:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since Hercules and Cyberlink (the makers of PowerDVD) announced a collaboration earlier today to bring you the best possible sound to your home, Hercules now introduces their upgraded GameTheatre XP to support and take full advantage of CyverLink's PowerDVD Pro 6.1! I want one!
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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CyberLink Corp., software developer of digital video entertainment applications and e-training solutions, and Hercules today jointly announced a strategic partnership to deliver a truly innovative and realistic movie viewing experience to consumers with PowerDVD Pro 6.1, offered as part of Hercules’ Game Theater XP 6.1 sound card system.
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Larian Studios released the demo for their upcoming RPG "Divine Divinity" a few days ago and over the weekend they seem to have released a little fix addressing a small bug with the installed (worked fine for me). Click read more on where to grab it.
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft just released a new v1.04B update patch for their WW II flight sim. This 11mb puppy fixes several multiplayer/coop mode bugs. A new 1.05 patch is already announced which will contain new aircraft. Read more to get a detailed fix list and links where to grab it.
by Rainier on May 6, 2002 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in World War II, Sudden Strike is a tactical war game with authentic historical background and compelling gameplay. This time round players can control Russian, British, American, German and Japanese forces with historical reference and accuracy throughout. Each side will have their own realistically modelled vehicles and troops as well as a new damage model to provide an even greater emphasis on realism. Check out our first impression!
by Thomas on May 5, 2002 @ 8:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Now there is a 193MB English demo available from Funatics Development's upcoming third-person, modern, fantasy, shooter, adventure game 'Zanzarah: the Hidden Portal'. You can grab this demo from
3D Gamers or
Multiplayer. "Explore the realm of the fairies and learn to use your heroine's increasing powers to find the fairies and to conquer them. For these fairies shall enter the arena on your behalf, whenever goblins or other magical creatures block your path".
by Thomas on May 4, 2002 @ 4:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Jedi Starfighter for Xbox presents more than 20 breathtaking one and two-player cooperative story-based missions set amidst a variety of new and beautifully rendered worlds and environments from Attack of the Clones. In addition to the ultra-fast, ultra sleek Jedi starfighter, players can battle in three other original heavily armed and highly maneuverable craft, the Havoc, Zoomer and Freefall. Check out two new screens below!
by Rainier on May 4, 2002 @ 2:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameSpyDaily talked to
Eric Young regarding Freedom Games' upcoming WW2 Strategy game, "GI Combat". RPG Vault has an interview with
Burut Project Director and Lead Programmer Sergey Buravtsiv about his work on "GoldenLand". GameZone21 has a
Q&A up with Gas Powered Games' Chris Taylor, talking about their RPG "Dungeon Siege". HomeLAN chats with
Marc Schröder, the main creator behind the popular Half-Life single player mod Poke646 as well as a contributor to the upcoming
"Counter-Strike: Condition Zero".
by Rainier on May 4, 2002 @ 1:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EuroGamer had a chance to take a look at
Divine Divinity, the upcoming Role Playing Game under development by Belgian developers
Larian Studios and to be published by
CDV. Gamespy has a preview for
The Sum of All Fears based on playing a build of the game. The Sum of All Fears is a tactical shooter being developed by Red Storm, based on a Tom Clancy novel. A movie is also due soon starring Ben Affleck. PC.IGN previewed Westwood's upcoming 3D RTS,
Command & Conquer: Generals.
by Rainier on May 4, 2002 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Novalogic has just released the v1.00.34 Update patch for their tactical shooter, Delta Force: Land Warrior. It has been a while since last patch and no specific details are given as to what it updates .. read more for links on where to grab this puppy ...
by Thomas on May 4, 2002 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The intro movie of the upcoming combat racing title HoveRace is now available for download. The movie is 16MB "
DivX" to grab and runs for 1.5-minute, displaying HoveRace gameplay in action. The game is scheduled for release in Q3 2002. Read more below for download links.
by Thomas on May 4, 2002 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today we bring you six new screens and three new sketches from GSC's upcoming arcade FPS title, FireStarter. Read more below to check them out!
by Rainier on May 3, 2002 @ 11:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. is pleased to announce that "The Italian Job" and "Big Bass Fishing" have shipped today, May 3rd, 2002. "The Italian Job" is at retail for $9.99 and is published by Rockstar Games. "Big Bass Fishing" is part of the $9.99 "Got Game" line-up and is published by Take-Two Interactive.
by Rainier on May 3, 2002 @ 11:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Proving to be a major hit amongst critics and consumers alike, the latest chapter in the critically acclaimed Myst saga continues its domination at the top of the game soundtrack business as Game Industry News awarded The Soundtrack of the Year to the top-selling Myst III: Exile, published by Ubi Soft.
by Rainier on May 3, 2002 @ 11:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First is pleased to announce that Chuck Kroegel has joined the company as Vice President - Product Development.
by Thomas on May 3, 2002 @ 6:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Got Game Entertainment and Prograph Research today announced a North American publishing agreement for "
Tsunami 2265", a futuristic "shoot’em up" PC action game. "We are thrilled to be bringing ‘Tsunami 2265’ to the North American market," said Howard Horowitz, President of Got Game Entertainment, "Prograph has definitely created a truly unique and exciting PC game." Read more below for full announcement and first screens!