by Patrick on May 13, 2002 @ 12:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Entertainment appoints CD Projekt to publish the Polish, Czech and Hungarian versions of Legion, the revolutionary strategy game based on the history of Roman Empire.
by Patrick on May 13, 2002 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since E3 is just around the corner so the past few weeks all major companies have send in their E3 lineup with titles they will be showing off during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in LA. Today Wanadoo send us their list showing off quite a few interesting titles to look out for in the coming year. Read more ...
by Rainier on May 13, 2002 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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HomeLAN chats with
Amazing Games's James R. Shiflett as he talks about their upcoming super hero action-adventure-RPG
Hero-X for publisher Infogrames. HomeLAN chats with
Tesseraction Games' Kelly Asay and Blake Hutchins as they talk about their upcoming massively multiplayer combat game
Enigma: Rising Tide. PC.IGN has posted up an extensive
Q&A with Blizzard's Bill Roper as he talks about their upcoming and long awaited RTS title
Warcraft III. Games-Fusion have Interviewed
Oleg Yavorsky from GSC Game World to find out about their upcoming racing shooter,
HoveRace. PC.IGN has up a brief
Q&A with Big Huge Games's Brian Reynolds as he gives an update report on their upcoming RTS game
Rise of Nations. GameSpot has a lenghty
Q&A with Lionhead Studios founder Peter Molyneux talking about the upcoming Xbox RPG,
Project Ego.
by Thomas on May 12, 2002 @ 6:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Japanese media reported on May 6th that the PS3 console is in development. The goal is to make new processor technology, called "grid" about 200x faster than current console technology. This is almost achieving their original goal of making the PS3 1000(!) times faster than the PS2. This goal was publicly set by Mr Okamoto, the Senior VP and Chief Technical Officer of Sony Computer Entertainment, at the 2002 Game Developers Conference in San Jose, California.
Full story over at PSR!
by Thomas on May 12, 2002 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The
official site for Project Entropia now offers a new screenshot from the Commercial Trial Phase. "Project Entropia is the next generation of online Virtual Entertainment software. A persistent state virtual world that allows you to experience high adventure as well as more quiet times with friends online. It has a heavy MMORPG influence, but is much more than just a mere game".
by Thomas on May 12, 2002 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard tossed up the official
system requirements for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and they are listed on their
official site, there is also a new
Night Elf wallpaper available for download!
by Thomas on May 12, 2002 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A dozen
new screenshots of Purge have been posted from the upcoming Purge beta. Images depict the wildly varied maps in Purge, from a six-story building to an outdoor snowy landscape. Last minute
beta signups are still open. Purge begins its closed beta on June 1st. "Purge is an online-only computer game. It is a hybrid Role-Playing-Game / First-Person-Shooter set in the near future accounting a war between the diametrically opposed forces of science-fiction (the Order) and fantasy (the Chosen). Technology versus magic. Science versus religion. Purge is being developed by Freeform Interactive LLC and utilizes the LithTech Talon system".
by Rainier on May 11, 2002 @ 5:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quantum Redshift challenges gamers to display a rare combination of raw racing skill and savvy weapons strategy to achieve ultimate victory. We posted a trailer only a few days ago and here are some renders character and vehicle renders to enjoy.
by Rainier on May 11, 2002 @ 5:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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We got 6 new screens showing off the never before seen demo level that was included in yesterday's Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast demo release. Check out the screens and either
grab the demo or
the map itself which is made available as a standalone download for the retail version. Njoy!
by Rainier on May 11, 2002 @ 11:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today we score a few more screens from Ubisoft's upcoming tactical shooter Rainbow Six : Ravenshield. Showing off some splendid looking indoor and outdoor map shots.
by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today the first official plugin in what will be a series of official plugins has been released for "The Elder Scrolls III : Morrowind". This one is called Entertainers and is just 620 KB to grab. Read more below for download links and information!
by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Isle Studios tossed up the latest batch of Icewind Dale II interface screenshots! Be sure to
mosey on over to the VISUALS section of the site to feast your eyes on 5 all new spiffy interface screenshots!
by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda Softworks Inc. a ZeniMax Media company, today announced that it will publish Black & White for the PlayStation game console throughout North America. This award-winning, best selling title, created by Lionhead Studios, is a unique god simulation game that allows you to play the role of a god as you interact with villagers.
by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon empires is a MMORPG where the game play encourages players to group together into clans and fight with other clans. Among other things, clans compete for glory and for ownership of the 50 cities scattered throughout the world across 5 empires. Check out some new screens below!
by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 8:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yeti Interactive today announced that it has changed its name to Tiwak(TM). Tiwak was founded in August 2000 by key members of the development team for the award-winning action-platformers Rayman and Rayman 2.
"We had the team choose between various names, and Tiwak was the clear winner! We later found out that Tiwak was the name of a little boy, hero of an Indian legend. It was just cool!", said Yann Le Tensorer, CEO of Tiwak.
by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. the creators of one of the best-selling outdoor simulation franchises in PC history, scores a bull's-eye with Deer Hunter 2003, set to release this fall. Developed by Sunstorm Interactive, Deer Hunter 2003 will feature new jaw-dropping, photo-realistic 3D environments, advanced AI and the most comprehensive hunting simulation to date.
by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 8:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The promised beta version of the Dungeon Siege Editor is now available for
download from Microsoft "5MB". The Siege Editor allows players and fans the freedom to rework nearly every aspect of the gaming world, making Dungeon Siege not only a game, but also a platform for those who wish to create their own spells, dungeons, and even entire worlds.
by Rainier on May 11, 2002 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new level of the Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast demo is now available from
Bluesnews as a separate download for owners of the retail game It's a 6.3 MB download (it includes a demo.bat file to properly play the map) and we confirmed with Raven Software that it is a legitimate albeit unsupported release.
Grab it here.
by Rainier on May 10, 2002 @ 8:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra Entertainment, Inc. announced today its lineup of titles to be showcased at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in the Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall booth #1200 from May 22nd - 24th. Sierra will present products being developed for the PC and all next generation platforms aimed to drive the upcoming holiday season.
by Rainier on May 10, 2002 @ 8:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment's PC game based on Tom Clancy's novel and the upcoming Paramount Pictures' release, The Sum Of All Fears, has gone gold. Developed by Ubi Soft's Red Storm Entertainment, The Sum Of All Fears PC game will be available at U.S. retail stores in conjunction with the movie release on May 31.
by Rainier on May 10, 2002 @ 7:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The weather forecast predicts a mud-spattered summer for PS2 and Game Boy Advance owners as Infogrames, Inc. returns the hugely successful V-Rally brand to the digital mud tracks with V-Rally 3. Falling under the newly reinvented Atari brand and with more than four million units in the series sold to date, V-Rally 3 is a triumphant comeback for one of the most realistic rally games ever made and promises to be the definitive rally racer on PS2 and Game Boy Advance.
by Rainier on May 10, 2002 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capital Entertainment Group, Inc. (CEG) launched today as the computer and video game industry's first independently funded production company.
by Thomas on May 10, 2002 @ 4:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since the launch of Game Boy Advance last June, InterAct Accessories, Inc. has continued to develop and introduce new accessories to keep GBA gamers interested and engaged in the handheld gaming experience. The most recent product offerings from InterAct, a Recoton company, essentially transform the GBA into a mini-entertainment center. "Light Magnifier, HandyPak Advanced and Total Players Pak are the newest accessories to enhance handheld gaming"
by Thomas on May 10, 2002 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since the launch of Xbox six months ago, InterAct Accessories, Inc., a Recoton company, has perfected its accessory product line and has introduced an enhanced controller, the PowerPad Pro to provide gamers with the ultimate advantage. InterAct will also be introducing a controller extension cable and a new version of the Xbox Starter Kit.
by Rainier on May 10, 2002 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ty, is a wild, boomerang-wielding Tasmanian Tiger whose adventures take the player through a brilliantly animated 3D environment set in the splendor of Australia.