by Rainier on March 19, 2002 @ 11:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS), one of the world’s leading graphic chip makers, announced today that they will demonstrate the next generation GPU, SiS330, at annually GDC show. The outstanding performance and lifelike shading that SiS330 provides will revolutionize the 3D graphics power of PCs at GDC 2002. Anyone who experiences the unforgettable hail of bullets in the most popular FPS game at the SiS booth will have no doubt about the true definition of “next-generation graphic chip.” The “8X8” (eight-by-eight) feature of SiS330 contains the world’s first support for both DirectX 8.1 and powerful AGP8X specification that allows data transmission rate go up to 533MHz. It also utilizes the “Pixelizer” engine and high quality Video processor. The speechless performance of SiS330 will show game lovers how SiS provides a competitive product among varies GPU solutions.
by Thomas on March 18, 2002 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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BAM! Entertainment today announced that it has obtained the rights to publish id Software’s Wolfenstein 3D for the Game Boy Advance. Originally developed and released for the PC in 1992, Wolfenstein 3D has become one of the most critically acclaimed and widely recognized gaming franchises ever, including a 1995 induction into Computer Gaming World’s Gaming Hall of Fame. Wolfenstein 3D for the Game Boy Advance is a joint development effort between id Software and Dallas-based studio Stalker Entertainment.
by Thomas on March 15, 2002 @ 7:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Westka Interactive today unveiled
Westka.com, the company's new Web site that invites English speaking visitors to explore the world of this up-and-coming game developer. Whether it is calling on a hero to save the fate of humanity in the eagerly anticipated The Y Project, or sending a player on an epic quest in the European RPG hit Arcatera, the gaming masters at German-based Westka Interactive continue to push the boundaries of computer entertainment.
by Thomas on March 15, 2002 @ 1:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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CDV enters into Xbox Publisher License Agreement with Microsoft. CDV Software Entertainment AG (
http://www.cdv.de), an established publisher of games and user software, has entered into an Xbox Publisher License Agreement with Microsoft.
by Rainier on March 14, 2002 @ 9:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Digital Reality is working on a yet unnamed tactical realtime strategy game. It is scheduled for release late 2002 and will be published by MonteCristo. We were able to obtain a few screens and once you seen those .. you will have to agree this looks like a very promising game with beautiful graphics. We WILL keep you posted!
by Thomas on March 13, 2002 @ 3:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ Inc. today announced Power Rangers Wild Force for Game Boy Advance. The Power Rangers TV show celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2002 with the release of its new series, “Power Rangers Wild Force.” The show airs Fridays at 8:00 AM ET/PT on ABC Family. THQ’s Game Boy Advance title based on “Power Rangers Wild Force” from BVS, formerly Saban, will mark the third installment of Power Rangers for the Nintendo handheld systems since 2000. In development by Natsume, Power Rangers Wild Force is scheduled to launch in summer 2002.
by Thomas on March 13, 2002 @ 3:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studio announced today that Kakuto Chojin will make a North American appearance this fall on the Xbox video game system. Kakuto Chojin was originally announced last year as "Project KX."
by Thomas on March 12, 2002 @ 6:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ Inc. today announced interactive publishing rights to Hey Arnold! The Movie, Nickelodeon's first animated feature film based on their hit show. Hey Arnold! The Movie for Game Boy Advance is scheduled for release concurrent with the movie in June 2002.
by Thomas on March 12, 2002 @ 6:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios today expanded its racing portfolio with the announcement of a new racing title to join the likes of "Project Gotham Racing" and "RalliSport Challenge". "Quantum Redshift" a futuristic racing game developed by Curly Monsters Ltd. exclusively for the Xbox video game system, is due for release in fall 2002.
by Rainier on March 12, 2002 @ 5:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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North Wales, March 14th: Respected computer and video game developer Jester Interactive has announced a landmark new version of its multiple award-winning Music series for PC, which will be the first to be marketed under the Club Edition banner and is endorsed by UK super-club Slinky.
by Thomas on March 11, 2002 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tecmo, Inc. announced today that it will be releasing a Booster Disc for the game Dead or Alive 3, available only on the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
by Rainier on March 8, 2002 @ 5:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Entertainment software publisher NovaLogic, Ltd. today announced a co-development partnership with Zombie Studios on the next Delta Force release for the PC. Delta Force: Task Force Dagger is scheduled for a June 2002 launch and is the fourth game in the successful Delta Force franchise that has sold over 3 million units worldwide to date.
by Rainier on March 8, 2002 @ 5:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Developed by Kuju Entertainment developers of Microsoft Railroad Sim, Halcyon Sun is a highly exciting and deeply involving episodic space combat game. It includes 12 episodes that will draw you into a compellingly rich and diverse universe, fascinating you with the colourful characters as well as thrilling and terrifying you in the interactive mission segments.
by Rainier on March 7, 2002 @ 5:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ Inc. today announced Scooby-Doo based on the upcoming motion picture for Game Boy Advance. The game, scheduled for release in conjunction with this summer’s highly anticipated, live-action movie, is based on the mystery-solving adventures of Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma. Scooby-Doo for Game Boy Advance will be available day-and-date with the movie.
by Rainier on March 6, 2002 @ 6:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the largest video game publishers in the world, today announced plans to release Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc in the U.S. and Europe this fall with availability on all next generation consoles and PC.
by Thomas on March 6, 2002 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Conquest: Frontier Wars features large-scale fleet battles, intelligent fleet admirals who serve under your command as hero units, and pulse-pounding deep space RTS Sci-Fi gameplay.
by Thomas on March 5, 2002 @ 2:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ Inc. today announced it will publish Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. (working title) for Nintendo GameCube. Scheduled for fall 2002 release, the game will be based on the Academy Award-nominated animated film, Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
by Thomas on March 5, 2002 @ 10:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom Eurosoft today announced plans to release Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system this summer. This highly anticipated title is a sequel to last year's award-winning and multi-million unit selling blockbuster Onimusha: Warlords. Pressrelease with facts and screens below!
by Thomas on March 4, 2002 @ 6:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest videogame publishers, today announced plans to develop and publish the next installment of the best-selling Rainbow Six series of games with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Raven Shield. Ubi Soft will release Rainbow Six: Raven Shield on the PC in the fall of 2002, with the Xbox version of the game soon to follow. Read more below for full announcement and first screens.
by Thomas on March 3, 2002 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Chris Beatrice, designer of Pharaoh and many other worldwide bestselling titles, has parted from Impressions Games after many years to establish his own studio, Tilted Mill Ent. Inc.
by Thomas on March 2, 2002 @ 8:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GamersPulse tossed up the announcement and screens from Boston Animations upcoming RPG, Shaman. There is also an interview with the studio's president and founder, Dale Desharone, and Andy Wolfendon, VP and Lead Designer, to find out more about this Native American-themed RPG.
Bring me there.
by Thomas on March 1, 2002 @ 5:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Shiver me timbers! Computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. along with developer Frog City Software, today announced "Tropico 2: Pirate Cove," the sequel to the publisher's top-selling Caribbean simulation, "Tropico." Set on a hidden pirate island and starring some of history's scurviest sea dogs, the game is scheduled to ship this fall.
by Thomas on March 1, 2002 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BAM! Entertainment today announced that it will publish Way of the Samurai for the Sony PlayStation 2. Way of the Samurai, a 3D action-adventure game, is a weapons-based combat game with an interesting story element that follows a sizeable cast of characters. Way of the Samurai is being developed by Japan-based Acquire, the developer of the first two titles in the acclaimed Tenchu series, and will ship later this spring.
by Thomas on March 1, 2002 @ 7:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sega Sports, the brand that continues to set new standards in sports gaming, today announced the signing of New York Yankees Jason Giambi to a multi-year deal to serve as the official spokesperson and cover athlete for the "World Series Baseball" franchise. Sega Sports gamers also scored another "home run" today with the announcement that the highly anticipated "Sega Sports World Series Baseball" video game which ships in May 2002, will be available exclusively on the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
by Thomas on Feb. 28, 2002 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, and CBS Consumer Products, CBS Enterprises, a division of CBS Broadcasting Inc. and Alliance Atlantis, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement for Ubi Soft to develop and publish games based on the popular television series CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONTM for all platforms. The PC version of the game will be the first to ship worldwide in the latter half of 2003.