by Rainier on May 29, 2002 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BAM! Entertainment today announced that its action title, Reign of Fire, based on Spyglass Entertainment's upcoming film is also to be released on Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance in addition to the previously announced PlayStation 2 and Xbox™ versions.
by Thomas on May 27, 2002 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft announces Larry Bond’s Harpoon 4, the eagerly-anticipated combat simulation that puts the world’s greatest naval powers at your command. Building on the depth and detail of its famous predecessors, Larry Bond’s Harpoon 4 features gorgeous and life-like 3D graphics, a campaign based on a Larry Bond storyline, and competitive multiplayer action. Larry Bond’s Harpoon 4 is scheduled to ship to U.S. retail shelves in the Holiday season 2002.
by Thomas on May 26, 2002 @ 8:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of Treasure Planet on PS one and PS2, the action adventure based on Disney's forthcoming animated movie.
by Thomas on May 24, 2002 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gibcom Multimedia – the French developer and publisher founded by gaming visionary Roland Oskian – is about to shake up the world of children’s gaming with the release of its first PC title KiPulKai: The Secret of the KiBoa this August.
by Thomas on May 23, 2002 @ 11:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's leading videogame publishers, today announced an exclusive worldwide deal with Cyan Worlds, Inc., to publish and operate Myst Online (working title).
by Thomas on May 23, 2002 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami of America Inc., today announced that it will publish its most popular games for PC CD-ROM. The 2002 line-up includes Metal Gear Solid 2, Silent Hill 2, Frogger The Great Quest and Shadow of Destiny among others.
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 8:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take-2 announced today that Rockstar Games (in conjunction with Remedy Entertainment) has begun development of Max Payne 2, a sequel to the blockbuster hit Max Payne (platforms not revealed at this time). Now THAT is some good shit!
by Thomas on May 22, 2002 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revving up its engines to deliver the smash sequel to its 600,000 unit-selling franchise, Acclaim today announced it will release ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 across all next-generation systems this coming winter. Currently under development with Climax Studios, ATV Quad Power Racing 2 will feature an entirely new game engine that will deliver rich graphics and incredible four-wheel arcade action.
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Data Becker just let us know that they will be showing an advanced beta of their highly anticipated Highland Warriors at the E3 and also announced today the sequel to America, named .. yes you guessed it America II. Read on!
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 4:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First and Stardock are pleased to announce that they have entered a worldwide publishing agreement for Galactic Civilizations, the new sequel to the space empire building game originally created in the early 1990s for OS/2.
by Thomas on May 22, 2002 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout 2: Returning to the streets in what promises to be the most adrenaline-filled arcade driving game of the forthcoming holiday season, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it will release Burnout 2: Point of Impact this fall across all next-generation gaming platforms.
NBA Jam 2004: Taking high-flying NBA action to an exciting new level, Acclaim Sports, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that its world-renowned Austin Studio has begun development on NBA JAM 2004 for all of the next-generation gaming platforms.
by Thomas on May 22, 2002 @ 8:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Isle Studios, the award winning role-playing game division of Interplay Entertainment Corp. announced today the development of their next epic, Lionheart, for the PC. Lionheart is a stunning new RPG being developed by Reflexive Entertainment Inc. that utilizes the character development system from the critically acclaimed Fallout series in an atypical fantasy setting. The game will be demonstrated at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in the Interplay booth (Concourse Hall, booth #5010) by appointment only.
by Thomas on May 21, 2002 @ 11:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment announced today that Warner Bros. Consumer Products has awarded the company a license to develop a Game Boy Advance title featuring the three mischievous, ever-scheming neighborhood friends seen daily on Cartoon Network's hit animated series Ed, Edd n Eddy. The title is anticipated to ship in Fall 2002.
by Rainier on May 21, 2002 @ 8:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The saga of Max and Logan continues as Sierra and Fox Interactive announced today the development of James Cameron's Dark Angel( for the PS2 and the Xbox. James Cameron's Dark Angel is a third-person action adventure game, which features both fighting and stealth tactics, based on the television series created by Academy Award-winner James Cameron and Charles Eglee. In addition to an original captivating storyline, James Cameron's Dark Angel features the likenesses and voice-overs by Jessica Alba (Max) and Michael Weatherly (Logan).
by Thomas on May 21, 2002 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. proudly announces Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the follow-up to the global blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto 3.
by Thomas on May 21, 2002 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft highlighted its next wave of highly anticipated titles for the Xbox today to a packed house of journalists and retailers from around the world, as well as cheering game fans, who rattled the rafters in the historic Orpheum Theater. With blockbuster games such as "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic " (LucasArts Entertainment Company), "Brute Force" (Microsoft Game Studios), "NFL Fever 2003" (Microsoft Game Studios), "Unreal Championship" (Infogrames) and "Panzer Dragoon ORTA" (SEGA of America, Inc.), Microsoft previewed its top Xbox games that will be shown at this week’s E3 and available to game fans this holiday season. We added some screens from Kung Fu Chaos, MechAssault and Blinx: The Time Sweeper. Njoy!
UPDATE: More screens added, check them out!
by Rainier on May 21, 2002 @ 12:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As a prelude to the launch of the highly-anticipated second season of Witchblade on June 16, Turner Network Television (TNT) will offer a sneak peek of "Witchblade: The Game" May 22-24 at the E3 Expo 2002, Room 501C, West Hall, Level 2, in the Los Angeles Convention Center.
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 8:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. a leading manufacturer of video game accessories, today announced that the "Beat Pad" controller for Playstation2, compatible with THQ Inc.'s Britney's Dance Beat, is now available. Mad Catz' "Beat Pad," a digital controller for dance and action games, features four-way directional control, ten large high-performance action pads and a durable tactile surface for enhanced comfort and improved handling.
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 8:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warning! Helmets are NOT included. Infogrames, Inc. a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment software, will send Xbox gamers on a wild ride this Fall with Furious Karting, an extreme go-kart racing game soaked in attitude and hard-wired with pure adrenaline. Developed by Paris-based Babylon Software, Furious Karting is scheduled for a global release for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft in Q3 2002.
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 5:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment software, announces that its highly anticipated video game,
Enter The Matrix, developed in conjunction with the upcoming sequel to the critically acclaimed Academy Award-winning action thriller THE MATRIX, will be created for all next-generation platforms, including the PlayStation2, Xbox , Nintendo GameCube and the PC. (thanks
Blues).
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Davilex Games is delighted to announce a licensing agreement with Universal Studios Licensing, Inc., negotiated through Universal Studios Consumer Products Group, to produce a brand new Knight Rider based game for the PC and next-generation platforms. The Knight Rider game incorporates elements from racing, action and adventure genres and is slated for release on the PS2, PC, XBox, Gamecube and GBA in Q4 of 2002.
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 12:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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One of the most highly touted and successful video game franchises has been confirmed for the North American market as Enix America Inc. today announced it will be publishing Star Ocean: Till the End of Time for the PS2. The game will make its official North American debut at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, May 22-24.
by Thomas on May 18, 2002 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Three announce that the Public NEW WORD ORDER Multiplayer Beta Test will be released in the week after E3 (27th to 31st of May 2002). "New World Order is a single and multiplayer team-based game where teams battle it out in environments and situations that could be taken right out of an action-movie".
Check out Game features HERE!
by Rainier on May 17, 2002 @ 10:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. is working with leading developer
Black Ops Entertainment to create
Fugitive Hunter, a realistic first-person action game for the PS2 . Fugitive Hunter will put players in the shoes of Jake Seaver, a bounty hunter whotracks down and captures the world's most dangerous fugitives alive.
by Rainier on May 17, 2002 @ 8:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. today announced that it has obtained the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish interactive entertainment games based on Revolution Studios’ upcoming feature film “XXX” starring Vin Diesel of “The Fast and the Furious.” The film reunites Diesel with Rob Cohen and Neal H. Moritz, respectively the director and producer of “The Fast and the Furious.”