by Thomas on Aug. 20, 2002 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi showcases Xbox Bruce Lee game at tribute event to the star. To coincide with the release of its Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon Xbox title and the 30th anniversary of the martial arts legend's Way of the Dragon movie, Vivendi Universal is participating in a Bruce Lee convention to be held in Bradford.
by Thomas on Aug. 16, 2002 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In FaitH, you get to take on the role of an Emperor who must rule over a Province and an army in order to fulfill a mysterious Divine Quest. Yourself and 24 online players from all around the globe will come together and form a Kingdom, wherein you will work as a team to strategize your way to the top and stand the chance to win prizes from your FaitHful neighbourhood Dragon Claw Studio! FaitH is unlike other web-based games in that it boasts a highly graphic interface, featuring a unique brand of artwork that immerses players into an innovative gaming experience. Plus, if you’ve played FaitH during the beta phase or Era 0, then you’ll be glad to know that Era I features more interactive NPCs, more quests, more locations to discovers on the maps, and a lot more images to behold! To sign up for FaitH, or try out the trial version, simply go to
www.dragonclawstudio.com/faith.
by Thomas on Aug. 15, 2002 @ 2:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Dungeons & Dragons Heroes, you take on the role of one of four resurrected D&D heroes (Fighter, Wizard, Cleric & Rogue), each carved in the style of fictional famed fantasy figures drawn from the D&D universe owned by Wizards of the Coast. The game focuses around combat and developing your character, "The Hero", as you journey through the game's levels to collect all of the Planar Gems and vanquish the evil force that threatens to end life as we know it. Dungeons & Dragons Heroes features gorgeously detailed characters in lush environments that are rich for adventuring, each populated with Dungeons & Dragons monsters, treasures and sinister traps. 21 Shots below that we didn't have before!
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2002 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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There is a
Dragon's Lair 3D trailer at PC.IGN.com, showing the cel-shaded third-person action adventure by DragonStone Software in motion. The movie requires a 30.2 MB download in MPEG format and offers two minutes of introductory and action-packed gameplay footage. The official Beam Breakers site offers a new
Beam Breakers trailer of this futuristic flying car racing game by German developers Similis. You can download or stream the movie in four different resolutions (7-10 MB), and it sports a minute of DivX footage introducing the game's premise and showing some fast-paced gameplay. Elixir Studios' offers downloads of a new
Republic: the Revolution movie trailer in high quality DivX format (47.5 MB) as well as medium quality AVI format (27.0 MB) but both in 320x240 resolution, showing the game's setting, detailed cities and more in some two and a half minutes of in-engine footage. (Thanks
Blues)
by Thomas on Aug. 13, 2002 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon will be unveiled during an exclusive press conference at this year’s ECTS. Revolution’s managing director Charles Cecil will demonstrate the game to the world’s media during an invite-only presentation to be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, 29th August, the first day of the show. A spokesperson from Criterion Software will also be speaking, explaining in detail how the use of RenderWare has enabled Revolution’s development team to push the boundaries of creative excellence and deliver a game which truly stands out from the crowd.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2002 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair for Xbox will be the FIRST and ONLY Xbox title with 1080i HDTV compatibility. No one has experienced the full graphics power of the Xbox console yet, but Dragon's Lair 3D will show Xbox users how truly powerful the Xbox is. Dragon's Lair 3D is an all new 3D action adventure based on the world famous arcade game played by millions of fans worldwide, Dragon's Lair. Created by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (Secret of Nimh, Titan AE, Land Before Time, etc.), Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair will feature new cut-scene animations and in-game animated characters from Bluth. Dirk's more than 150 3D, cel animations allows him to run, jump, roll, sneak, climb, crouch, crawl, swing, push, lift and somersault. Dragon's Lair 3D's 1080i compatibility shows off the game's real-time, 3D modeled and hand painted, textured world in a visual style so colorful that players will feel as if they are controlling an interactive, 3D cartoon. Check out some 1080i quality screens ...
by Thomas on July 30, 2002 @ 5:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Octagon Entertainment has linked up with developer DarkBlack to secure worldwide publishing for the team’s first-person horror thriller Asylum for console with multiplatform options.
Strategy First has a big slew of upcoming titles in the near future, either 3rd party developed or in-house titles. One of those is, the at first odd looking, Nexagon : The Pit offering a combination of action and real time strategy in a science fiction setting. Check our verdict (and njoy the screens).
by Thomas on July 4, 2002 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FaitH is a massively multiplayer web-based strategy and role-playing game with 2-dimensional graphics and an interface that's out of this world! And you wanted quests? Read more below for full pressrelease!
by Thomas on July 2, 2002 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Octagon Entertainment, Inc. has teamed up with Italian development team Playstos Entertainment to find worldwide publishing for Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy, an action-packed, shoot ‘em up experience currently in development for a next-gen console and PC.
by Thomas on June 27, 2002 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today xaos.ru offer nine new exclusive screenshots from Primal Software's action/RPG, The I of the Dragon.
Check them out here!
by Thomas on June 27, 2002 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following its E3 introduction, gamers eagerly anticipating Dragon Empires, Codemasters’ ground breaking fantasy MMORPG, can now download official materials to add to their personal web sites, thanks to a new Fan Site Toolkit created specifically for the game. Codemasters is eager to sign up more Beta Testers aswell. Find out more below!
by Rainier on June 24, 2002 @ 5:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Octagon Entertainment has signed a representation agreement with Synaptic Soup to find worldwide publishing for the arcade-style racing game Crazy Car Championship, currently in development for two next-gen consoles.
by Thomas on June 21, 2002 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Phantagram Interactive announced today that it will develop and publish a Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) based on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Set to release in Q4 of 2004, the game will shift the paradigm in MMOG as the game play will focus on fast-paced, Kung-Fu-style fighting with a deep storyline to immerse players in the world of the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." "We are very excited to bring this unique property to life in the form of a MMOG that will redefine the genre," said Sangyoun Lee, Chairman and CEO of Phantagram Interactive. The company plans to launch a Web site with more details of the game in the coming months.
by Rainier on June 17, 2002 @ 10:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Dragon's Lair 3D Website has launched! The site is the destination for everything Dragon's Lair, including the NEW upcoming game, 'Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair' for PS2, Xbox, GameCube, PC and Mac. 'Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair' is targeted to launch this fall, on the heels of the 20th Anniversary of Dragon's Lair in 2003. We scored some new screens of Dirk the Daring and some of the menacing characters, new and old, that Dirk must face to save the beautiful princess Daphne from Singe the Dragon. Watch out for new details about the Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair story and characters in the coming weeks... Njoy!
by Thomas on May 30, 2002 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trilunar today updated their site with some sketches demonstrating game mechanics concepts for their upcoming action adventure console game 'Dragonkind' for the Sony PlayStation 2 and Microsoft XBox game systems.
by Rainier on May 29, 2002 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bam! Entertainment, has today finally bowed to public demand and unveiled its infamous Reign of Fire dragons. Based on the upcoming multi-million dollar Spyglass Entertainment movie, Reign of Fire is a sizzling, fast-paced game that's currently in development at Kuju Entertainment's London based studio. A mere 1 screen, but hey ... got to start somewhere!
by Thomas on May 29, 2002 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The classic role playing game Dungeons & Dragons - Eye of the Beholder is being brought to the Game Boy Advance system by Infogrames, Inc. this fall. Based on the third edition of the widely popular Dungeons and Dragons game published by Wizards of the Coast, Inc., Dungeons & Dragons - Eye of the Beholder will deliver an authentic D&D experience for fans and non-fans alike.
by Thomas on May 27, 2002 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon's Lair 3D brings to life the popular characters and creatures featured in the ground-breaking Dragon's Lair arcade game harnessing the power of Xbox and today’s ultra-powerful PCs and Apple Macintosh. Developed by Dragonstone, gamers will be able to fully experience Dragon’s Lair with the highest quality graphics and sound that made the arcade version a blockbuster success. Dragon’s Lair 3D is scheduled for release on Xbox, PC and Mac in Fall 2002. 10 PC screens and a small feature list below!
by Thomas on May 24, 2002 @ 3:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Primal Software has released an 184MB demo of their 3D action RPG, The I of The Dragon. "A mystical land filled with magical creatures is your playground. And this time you are a not some puny magician, or a stupid barbarian. You are a Dragon! A power to be reckoned with... Fly with the wind. Protect the people, fight the monsters, set fire to forests, level entire mountain ranges!"
Grab it from 3D Gamers.
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 6:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today we got our hands on some exclusive (7) screenshots from Codmasters and their upcoming MMORPG, Dragon Empires.. Click read more below to check them out!
by Thomas on May 16, 2002 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The biggest Dungeons & Dragons adventure ever to hit a next-generation game console comes to the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube video game system this Autumn with Dungeons & Dragons Heroes from Infogrames.
by Rainier on May 15, 2002 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters will reveal the breathtaking world of Dragon Empires for the first time at E3 and it marks the next generation of MMORPGs. The game’s genre-leading landscaping and character graphics engine will be seen for the first time at E3, The engine creates visuals that makes Dragon Empires a world begging to be explored.
by Rainier on May 14, 2002 @ 7:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubi Soft announces "Dragon's Lair 3D" for the Xbox, PC and Mac -- an all-new 3D fantasy adventure game based on the popular game and characters from legendary animator, Don Bluth. Developed by Dragonstone, gamers will be able to fully experience Dragon's Lair with the highest quality graphics and sound that made the arcade version a blockbuster success. Dragon's Lair 3D is scheduled for release on Xbox, PC and Mac in Fall 2002.
by Thomas on May 14, 2002 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As a result of its aggressive pre-launch awareness programs and strong retailer support, Infogrames, Inc. today announced that the initial shipment of its highly acclaimed Dragon Ball Z: Legacy of Goku for the Game Boy Advance will surpass the 300,000 unit mark, making it the largest Game Boy Advance launch in company history. Already acclaimed by the video game media and bolstered by tremendous consumer demand, Dragon Ball Z: Legacy of Goku is shipping to more than 20,000 retail outlets nationwide on May 14.