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] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, November 30 2004 @ 23:04 CET]FlatOut cheats for PS2, Xbox and PC
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Reactions not what they used to be? Finding it all a bit too hard? Then here's some FlatOut cheats to help you along.
From unlimited money to opening all the tracks and extras these cheats should do the trick.
In the name entry screen:
GIVECASH = money
RAGDOLL = press gear up button to launch ragdoll
GIVEALL = Unlocks everything
*Issue with this cheat: All the cars and tracks visually unlock but you can't select any car beyond the bronze selection. The tracks are fine.
Piracy raid
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, November 30 2004 @ 23:03 CET]
ELSPA (Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association) today announced the prosecution results for nine counterfeiters from a major Birmingham raid in 2003, with penalties totalling over £23,000 and over 420 hours worth of Community Punishment Orders for offences under the Trade Marks Act and Video Recordings Act.
The prosecutions, which occurred over a period of nine months, included one offender receiving fines of £10,690, 200 hours of Community Service and a 3-month weekend curfew order. The counterfeiters prosecuted were nine out of twelve individuals arrested back in March 2003, when ELSPA and Birmingham City Trading Standards, assisted by Milton Keynes Trading Standards and West Midlands Police, raided a Computer Fair at Cock's Moors Woods Leisure Centre in King's Heath, Birmingham seizing a stash in excess of 15,000 copied games, music and films.
Roger Bennett, director general of ELSPA commented: "It is rewarding to see the culmination of all the hard work from those involved in this operation. ELSPA would like to thank the sterling efforts of Birmingham City Trading Standards for seeing this through to such a successful close."
ELSPA (Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association) represents the interests of the UK games publishers. It has a dedicated anti piracy unit with investigators based across the UK and often works closely with the Police and Trading Standards to combat computer games piracy.
Anyone with any information on computer games piracy should contact the police, their local Trading Standards Office or call the ELSPA anti piracy unit hotline on 08705 133405.
Knights Of Honor patch
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There is a new patch released for "Knights Of Honor".
This Patch adds some extra features and eliminates errors and problems with the balance of units and buildings.
The Patch lifts Knights of Honor to Version V1.03.
For more details, please consult the Readme (DE, EN, FR) included in the Patch.
If you got the game, grab the patch right here
EA ships Armies of Exigo for PC
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Electronic Arts the world's leading interactive entertainment software company today announced that "Armies of Exigo (TM)" for the PC has begun to ship to retail outlets. "Armies of Exigo" is a grand scale fantasy real-time strategy (RTS) game that smashes the traditional boundaries of the battlefield with epic campaigns taking place simultaneously above ground and below the surface.
"Armies of Exigo" locks elves, beasts, knights, and creatures of the darkness in an epic battle for survival. Fighting foes on all sides, armies have the ability to delve deep underground where they can travel unseen, or borrow up to the surface to unleash powerful attacks on unsuspecting enemies. The gamer must devise never-before-deployed strategies for combat and defense as attacks can come from any direction. Players can engage in an epic three-part single-player campaign and save the world of Exigo from the evil that threatens to plunge the world into darkness or go online for massive multiplayer skirmishes with up to twelve players, each one striving to conquer the surface and underworld.
"Armies of Exigo" is developed by Black Hole Games, a development studio launched by Cinergi Interactive, a subsidiary of the award-winning motion picture production company Cinergi Pictures Entertainment. "Armies of Exigo" is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $39.99. More information can be found on the game's web site at www.aox.ea.com.
PlayDevil.com gets sponspored by LOGIC3
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Thursday, November 25 2004 @ 23:07 CET]
We are happy to announce that we are now officially sponsored by the lads of LOGIC 3!
Logic 3 is one of the best known manufacturers of hardware equipment. Their product line range from joysticks, steering wheels, iPOD equipment, surround systems, etc etc for PC, Xbox, PS2, GC, GBA etc.
As of today we'll reviewing hardware from LOGIC 3 and in the upcoming weeks the first reviews will see the light online. The first one to come is their HDD & MP3 player (256mb version). We'll also review their wireless x-box pad, arcade stick, dance mat for x-box and much more.
If you are interested in reading more of LOGIC 3 products, just click on the left logo that you see here on this page and you'll go straight to their website.
And the good part is that you can actually order online aswell!
Thanks a bunch to LOGIC 3 for this partnership and of course last but absolutely not least, Chantal from Eurosupplies which was our main contactperson!
Thanks again!
Of course our hardware review of Ideazon's Zboard will pop up first on our hardware page but after that we'll put our hands on Logic3's HDD & MP3 player.
Stay tuned for more hardware reviews on PlayDevil.com.
The Sims 2 University Expansion pack
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Electronic Arts announced today that EA's MaxisTM Studio is developing The SimsTM 2 University, the first expansion pack for the highly-acclaimed The Sims 2 PC game. The Sims 2 University will ship this March and gives players of The Sims 2 the ability to watch their Sims become young adults and put childhood behind them as they settle into an all-new university town to live out their ultimate university fantasy.
In The Sims 2 University players for the first time will play through the new "young adult" life stage as their Sims head off to university and join the campus crowd. Whether they live in the halls or rush a fraternity or sorority that's just the beginning...Sims can choose from one of 11 courses and by keeping their grades on track, they'll secure a final degree and open up 4 new career paths. Players will enjoy all-new university based wants and fears that are tied to their Sims' social life and academic goals which will lead to new rewards and powers that will help them achieve their goals and aspirations in university and beyond.
Pranks, parties and university social interactions add to the excitement while your Sims explore campus locations such as university lounges, pool halls, gyms and coffee houses. As in real life, if your Sims start running low on funds, they can earn Simoleans by picking up a part time job, like tutoring, or engaging in riskier affairs like printing money as a member of the "secret society."
Of course, making the right decisions can lead your Sim to the ultimate goal of becoming "Big Sim on Campus" in The Sims 2 University.
The Sims 2 University will ship under the EA GAMESTM brand. The Sims 2 is required to play The Sims 2 University.
Ubisoft reveals support for DS titles
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Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced Rayman® DS, SprungTM(U.S. Name Title) and Asphalt Urban GTTM as official launch titles in Europe for the upcoming release of the Nintendo DSTM system in 2005.
Rayman, one of the most recognizable video game characters around the world, arrives for the first time in full 3D glory on a handheld as he battles to defeat the pirate terror that has enslaved his world. Rayman DS is poised to repeat the successful performance of its predecessor, Rayman® Advance, which was among the top-ten selling launch titles for the Game Boy AdvanceTM system in 2001. Furthermore the European version of Rayman DS will include a multiplayer feature and will take full advantage of the touch-screen technology.
Sprung (Working title) creates an entirely new genre for portable gaming by putting players in the middle of an engaging, risqué and daring adventure with sexy singles at a hip ski resort. The dating simulation, or "stimulation," title features gender-specific adventures, entertaining dating missions and a hilarious script written by North Shore (FOX) writer Colleen McGuiness.
Asphalt Urban GT flies onto the Nintendo DS on four very fast wheels, combining the virtues of both simulation and arcade racing. Players will hit the streets in a wide range of licensed high-performance cars, including Lamborghini, Jaguar, Hummer and more, on tracks from around the world.
Rayman and Sprung are developed and published by Ubisoft. Asphalt GT is published by Gameloft and distributed under exclusivity by Ubisoft.
New Ford Racing 3 trailer available
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A new trailer for the upcoming 'ford' racing title from Empire Interactive, "Ford Racing 3" is available for download.
You can grab it from one of these 2 sites:
http://www.fordracing3.com/downloads.asp
http://www.empireinteractive.com/support/default.asp?zm=964AF2DFA1A5&pid=EEFFDE95-8803-44EB-8BD6-180B9DA4A280
EyeToy®: Kinetic
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, November 19 2004 @ 0:12 CET]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced the upcoming release of EyeToy®: Kinetic, an innovative new physical exercise title produced in association with NIKE MOTIONWORKS®.
Developed by SCEE's award-winning London Studio exclusively for PlayStation 2, EyeToy: Kinetic represents a unique new development in physical gaming. The first interactive fitness title developed in conjunction with NIKE MOTIONWORKS, EyeToy: Kinetic allows players to improve not only general fitness but also reactions, posture, balance, breathing and all round body toning and conditioning.
In the early stages of development, the NIKE MOTIONWORKS team of fitness training experts played a key role, providing information about the key exercises and movements to be included in the game and also aiding in the development of the warm-up, stretching and toning sequences.
The NIKE MOTIONWORKS team also contributed greatly to the creation of EyeToy: Kinetic's Personal Trainer Mode, aiding in the structure and sequence of the exercise routines, and offering insight into the validity and health value of the movements within the routines.
EyeToy: Kinetic offers a wide variety of fitness activities that far exceeds the traditional 'home workout video'. The EyeToy camera, with the addition of a newly developed Wide Angled Lens that attaches to the front of the camera, allows for increased levels of interactivity projecting the exerciser's image onto the television screen, enabling them to physically interact with their environments.
With four areas of discipline to choose from, EyeToy: Kinetic offers a wide variety of exercises for players to choose from. Aero Motion and Combat zones help to increase the player's overall fitness level, inspired by moves and stances from activities such as Tai Kwon Do, Modern Dance, Kick Boxing, Aerobics and Karate.
The Mind and Body zone focuses on breathing, concentration and flexibility, taking inspirations from Yoga and Tai Chi, leaving players feeling relaxed, yet with their body fully conditioned. The Toning zone helps the player to tone specific muscle groups utilising slow and refined movements.
Offering a tailor-made fitness regime that encourages and motivates players to develop, improve and commit themselves to exercising, EyeToy: Kinetic is easily adaptable to fit in within a busy lifestyle, whatever the person's fitness level.
EyeToy: Kinetic is set to revolutionise lifestyle gaming in early 2005.
Lineage II hits Europe this week
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NCsoftTM Europe (NC-E) has today confirmed that the world's most popular massively multiplayer universe will start rolling out across Europe this week, with the immediate release of Lineage® II: The Chaotic Chronicle. The release in Europe includes the original version of the game and Chronicle 1: Harbingers of War.
NC-E has further confirmed that the second update to Lineage II, entitled Chronicle 2: Age of Splendor, will be available for download in December. In Europe, Age of Splendor will also be available in a special limited edition DVD bundled with a range of collectable Time Cards when they are launched in mid-December.
The Time Cards, which come in three beautiful iterations, give gamers 60 days of play and will be available through retail. An added benefit of the Time Cards is to give potential players who may not have access to a credit card an easy way to play. The DVD is a full game client installation of Lineage II, with completely up-to-date content including the 650Mb update Chronicle 2: Age of Splendor. Players will need to have previously purchased and set up a Lineage II account with NCsoft.
Lineage II is a classically molded MMO, with a strong fantasy theme running throughout. Creating your character from a range of races, from dwarves to dark elves, players are thrown into the hectic and thrilling world of player vs player combat. Clans will form alliances with other clans, and as quickly break them to further their own ends. Play the bad guy for too long, however, and you may find yourself exposed by the innovative Karma system.
Armies of Exigo from EA has gone GOLD
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Electronic Arts today announced that "Armies of Exigo"(TM) for the PC has gone gold. "Armies of Exigo" is a fantasy real-time strategy (RTS) game that gives players the groundbreaking ability to wage war both above ground and in cavernous subterranean expanses as one of three unique forces.
"Armies of Exigo" pits the forces of The Empire, The Beast and The Fallen in a massive struggle for domination of a world divided by the terrain itself. In their quest for domination, the armies can travel below the surface to unleash surprise attacks or launch offensives from superior vantage points on the surface. Using the game's unique dual-layered map system, players can devise strategies never before seen in the real- time strategy genre. Utilizing special units for each army, players can even alter the landscape to eliminate the tactical advantages of their enemies, digging tunnels, creating avalanches and summoning volcanic blasts. "Armies of Exigo" offers a three-part single player campaign that follows each force as they seek to seize control of Exigo, as well as a robust online multiplayer mode for up to twelve combatants.
"Armies of Exigo" is developed by Black Hole Games, a development studio launched by Cinergi Interactive, a subsidiary of the award-winning motion picture production company Cinergi Pictures Entertainment. Slated for release on November 30, "Armies of Exigo" is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $39.99. More information can be found on the game's web site at www.aox.ea.com.
Mercury debuts on PSP
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, November 19 2004 @ 0:06 CET]
Ignition Entertainment has today unveiled the first official details of PSP launch title 'Archer Maclean's Mercury' – a staggering new concept in videogame entertainment from his team at Awesome Studios.
Available as a PSP launch title, Mercury is a refreshingly unique game with roots in many genres.
Mercury provides an addicting challenge through its simple gaming mechanic, which merely requires players to 'tilt' each level in order to manoeuvre the blobs of mercury, with various switches, platforms, obstacles and hazards standing between level goals.
Powering Mercury is a ridiculously sophisticated engine which calculates every gloopy part of the liquid metal as it bends and melds around everything in its path. As the digitised mercury smoothly ebbs and flows under such simple controls, players experience the purest form of gaming imaginable.
Despite requiring no complicated controls, the game itself is grinningly taxing. Puzzle elements vary from needing to split the mercury into several coloured component parts – each of which will be affected by the degree of tilt – in order to open gates, activate switches, etc. The maze-like environments require lateral thinking in order to navigate the mercury from start to finish – with the sprawling 3D levels often requiring devilish-yet-hit-yourself-when-you-work-it-out solutions.
Half-Life 2 : It's here !
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Just in case some people didn't know : this morning at 12.07 am (that's 09.07 am GMT+1 ) the most anticipated PC game of this year became available through Steam !
Head to Steampowered for more info. The forums are down at the moment, because they "can't handle all the excitement" :-)
New shots of Star Fox: Assault @ PlayDevil.com
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We received 5 new shots from the upcoming Star Fox game on Nintendo's GameCube.
Developed by Namco this seems to be a killer again. Fox is back after his Nintendo64 experience on the GameCube. See those 5 new shots of Star Fox: Assault here.
Codemasters enters the PSP game market
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Codemasters, a leading developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed its support for the PlayStation® Portable (PSPTM), the forthcoming handheld video game system from Sony Computer Entertainment.
Colin McRae Rally and TOCA Race Driver, two of the most successful motorsport properties in video gaming, will take Codemasters' renowned racing physics, car handling and gripping gameplay onto PSP in spring 2005.
Both Colin McRae Rally and TOCA share an excellent heritage with the PlayStation formats, having evolved through the PlayStation generations. TOCA first appeared on PS one in 1997 and Colin McRae Rally the following year. Combined the two series have shipped over 12 million copies.
A special edition of Colin McRae Rally 2005 will lead Codemasters' PSP publishing schedule. This benchmark of rally games will come to Sony's handheld format with over 30 rally cars, a diverse range of rally events, cups and championships to create a world of rallying for players on the move.
With a variety of gaming modes, including 4WD Championship, Career and Multiplayer modes over the wireless network, the game's structure will offer the perfect mobile rallying experience. The game's structure enables players to pick up and play for as long as they wish – whether it be hours or 5 minutes at a time – their progress will be updated without having to wait for a save point. Colin McRae Rally 2005 on PSP is being developed by Six By Nine, the team responsible for the hugely successful PC editions of Colin McRae Rally 3, 04 and 2005.
Codemasters' most extensive motorsport game is also coming to the handheld, in a PSP edition of the acclaimed TOCA Race Driver 2: The Ultimate Racing Simulator. With real performance cars, real damage, real physics, and real driver AI, the PSP edition is being created by Sumo Digital, the company responsible for developing the home edition of Outrun 2, and utilises the latest TOCA game engine created by Codemasters' renowned motor racing game studio.
TOCA Race Driver 2 on PSP will cram in all 15 different motorsports as featured in the PlayStation 2 edition – including GT Sports Car Racing, Street Racing, Rally, DTM, V8 Supercars, Global GT Lights, Rally Cross, Formula Ford, Open Wheel Grand Prix, Classic Car Racing, Super Truck Racing, Stockcar Oval Racing, Ice-Racing, Convertible Racing, and Performance Cars – along with over 30 different global championships and 52 circuits. Most significantly, even on PSP, the game will display up to 21 cars racing on track simultaneously and have WiFi-enabled LAN play for up to 8 players.
The PSP editions of Colin McRae Rally 2005 and TOCA Race Driver 2 will launch in spring 2005.
Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs goes GOLD
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Mythic Entertainment, developer and publisher of the massively-multiplayer online role-playing game "Dark Age of Camelot," today announced that "Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs" has gone gold. This latest expansion to "Dark Age of Camelot," "Catacombs" elevates player model graphics into a leadership role in the MMORPG market with stunning detail and the ability for players to customize their character's appearance. In addition, Private Adventuring TM areas challenge players to solo or group quest through unique and challenging dungeons. Players can now also choose to play five new player classes and experience the game from a new perspective. "Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs" is scheduled to be in stores on December 7, 2004 for a suggested retail price of $29.99, and has a "T" for Teen ESRB rating.
Konung 2 goes GOLD
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Got Game Entertainment LLC and co-publisher Merscom LLC today announced that "Konung 2" has gone gold. The unique fantasy role-playing game with real-time strategy and adventure elements is set in a mystical world of magic and legend, alive with tribes of wild Slavic hunters, noble traders of the Byzantine Empire, and fearless Viking warriors. Retailing for $19.99 (USD) and rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB for Blood and Fantasy Violence, "Konung 2" was developed by 1C Company and is scheduled to arrive on store shelves December 3, 2004.
New Nintendo US shedule with DS support
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We managed to get the latest US shedule for Q1 2005 from Nintendo for their upcoming DS and of course its GameCube and GBA.
The DS looks promising with its launch titles and more is comin' up from almost every third party.
Here's the full US shedule list:
Nintendo DS
Feb. 14: WarioWareTM Touched! from Nintendo
March 14: Pokémon Dash from Nintendo
March: Yoshi's Touch & Go from Nintendo
March: Atari Classics from Atari
March: Pac Pix from Namco
Q1: Need for Speed UndergroundTM 2 from Electronic Arts
Q2: Metroid Prime® Hunters from Nintendo
May: Ultimate Card GamesTM from Telegames
June: Ultimate Brain GamesTM from Telegames
New titles for Nintendo franchises like Mario Kart, Animal Crossing and Advance Wars remain in development
Nintendo GameCube
January: Resident Evil® 4 from Capcom
January: Virtua QuestTM from Sega
Feb. 8: NBA Street Vol. 3 from Electronic Arts
Feb. 14: Star Fox®: Assault from Nintendo
February: Winnie the Pooh from Ubisoft
March 14: Donkey Kong® Jungle Beat from Nintendo
March: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® Chaos Theory from Ubisoft
March: Dragon Ball Z® Sagas from Atari
Q1: Mortal Kombat®: DeceptionTM from Midway
Q2: Donkey Konga 2 from Nintendo
Q2: Fire Emblem from Nintendo
Q2: Geist from Nintendo and an all-new adventure of The Legend of Zelda® from Nintendo is in development.
Game Boy Advance SP
Jan. 10: The Legend of Zelda®: The Minish Cap from Nintendo
January: Banjo Pilot from THQ
February: Rave MasterTM: Special Attack ForceTM from Konami
February: Shaman King: Legacy of Spirits – Soaring Hawk from Konami
February: Ace Combat from Namco
February: Klonoa® 2 from Namco
February: Winnie the Pooh from Ubisoft
March 21: WarioWare Twisted! from Nintendo
March: Mario Party® Advance from Nintendo
March: Backyard Baseball from Atari
March: Pac Pinball from Namco
April: Pokémon Emerald from Nintendo
Q2: Fire Emblem 2 from Nintendo
Q2: Ultimate Pocket GamesTM from Telegames
SEGA announces record sales for Football Manager 2005
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SEGA® Europe Ltd, today announced that Football Manager 2005, the latest football management simulation from Sports Interactive, has become SEGA Europe's fastest-selling release, enjoying extraordinary sales across the continent on its first weekend of availability.
In addition to topping SEGA's fastest-seller list, FM 2005 has also joined three of Sports Interactive's other games in the top five of the UK's fastest selling PC titles, as compiled by Chart-Track (www.chart-track.co.uk).
"This is tremendous news and a fantastic reward for all of the hard work which has gone into creating this game," says Miles Jacobson, managing director of Sports Interactive. "As far as I'm concerned, there are three groups of people who are responsible for this extraordinary performance – the team here at SI who have worked harder than ever to make sure we produced our best game to date, everyone at SEGA Europe (and their partners) and our dedicated fanbase, which has stayed loyal, active and patient throughout the whole process. Now... let's see about doing even better with the next one."
If you are a fan of the older CM and the new Football Manager 2005 then you must definitely check out our interview with CEO Miles Jacobson from SI Games. Read it here.
Exclusive Halo 2 report from Microsoft Partner Days
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Halo 2. One of the most anticipated games for the X-Box is almost there. 11 September. Two weeks ago, Microsoft invited us to witness their "Partner Days" which is a big event for journalists, third parties, tv shows, magazines etc to view Microsoft's own in-house games but also games for the X-Box from their third parties. And the biggest game was Halo 2. We got some exclusive screens from the game and from a 8 multiplayer link aswell. See also the "limited edition" of Master Chief which we received from Microsoft. View our report and our screenshots right here.
Playable demo of Alexander
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Ubisoft has launched the website for their upcoming PC strategy game Alexander at www.alexander-thegame.com
In addition to containing all the very latest information and in-game screenshots, gamers will have the added bonus of being able to download the playable demo and get a taste themselves of what it would have been like to be the most successful military campaigner in history.
Alexander is a real-time strategy videogame allowing players to engage in the epic battles, learn the strategies and experience the history and legend that was Alexander the Great.
The game is based on Academy Award winning director Oliver Stone’s highly anticipated biopic featuring the life and conquests of Alexander the Great.
The playable demo, will allow you to lead as Alexander in two epic battles through Macedonia and Alexandria against an intelligent computer opponent, or to challenge others online to see who is the master tactician.
Alexander will be released in November 2005 on PC CD ROM
Blizzard announces World Of Warcraft street date
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Blizzard Entertainment® today announced that its eagerly awaited massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft® will be in stores in North America on November 23, 2004. World of Warcraft will launch simultaneously in Australia and New Zealand, and is planned for release in Korea, Europe, and other countries throughout Asia shortly following. With a monthly subscription, players in these regions will soon be able to experience the epic adventure of the Warcraft® series in an immersive and continually evolving online environment.
In World of Warcraft, players assume the roles of legendary heroes and interact with thousands of other players online as they explore and adventure across a vast world. Whether journeying together or questing on their own, players will engage in heroic battles, develop friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory. The game features customizable character classes with thousands of weapons, spells, and abilities. With an innovative, easy-to-use interface, an action-packed combat system, and thousands of quests that build an immersive storyline, World of Warcraft offers a MMORPG that will appeal to both veteran and casual players alike.
World of Warcraft will be available for Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP and Macintosh® formats at a suggested retail price of $49.99 in the U.S., and will include a free one-month subscription to the game. The special collector's edition of World of Warcraft will also be available at release for a suggested retail price of $79.99 and will include the World of Warcraft game on both CD-ROM and DVD, a free one-month subscription, a World of Warcraft behind-the-scenes DVD, an exclusive in-game pet, a cloth map of the game world, a soundtrack CD, an Art of the World of Warcraft coffee table book, and a commemorative game manual signed by the development team.
SVC Chaos from SNK on X-Box
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, November 9 2004 @ 19:38 CET]
The world's two greatest fighting games battle it out once again, as Ignition Entertainment brings SNK's fight against Capcom to Xbox and PS2. SVC CHAOS will be available, Jan '05 with a SRP of £19.99. Fully Live compatible on the Xbox, SVC CHAOS allows players to take on opponents from all over the globe.
Several years ago Capcom made a fighting game that took some of SNK's favourite characters out of their home environment and placed them in the world of Street Fighter. With the inclusion of different playing styles within one title, the Capcom vs SNK series made a valiant attempt to bring the SNK fighters to life. The addition of another two buttons to make Kyo and Iori more like Ryu and Ken was deemed necessary, but was a major factor in the title showing its developer's roots.
Enter: SVC CHAOS.
Featuring playable characters from some of SNK and Capcom's most popular franchises – which include King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, Samurai Showdown, Dark Stalkers and Street Fighter – SVC CHAOS brings together fighters from across the years to duke it out in a brand new fighting system. Designed by SNK, and with a range of different ways to move around, guard and break guard, SNK's latest home console title offers a dynamic battle experience that feels at once comfortable and yet new. Charge up the power gauge to use new systems like the 'Guard Cancel Front Step' and 'Guard Cancel Attack', along with the 'Anywhere Cancel'. The new Exceed Move offers another level of depth for knowledgeable players.
Microsoft games comes to Gizmondo
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Great news for Gizmondo lovers. Tiger Telematics has sign a contact with Microsoft to bring 3 killer games to the Gizmondo. Read more from its press-release right here:Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc (other OTC, TGTL), announced today the signing of a contract with Microsoft Game Studios to bring killer gaming titles to this powerful handheld console. This collaboration will include AAA titles, 'Age of Empires', 'MechAssault' and 'It's Mr Pants'. These games give handheld console gamers the ability to experience top Microsoft games.
The Gizmondo device was launched in the UK on 29th October and recently won the Design Solution of the Year Award at The Electronics Industry Design Awards in England. This deal helps ensure that Gizmondo users have a rich catalogue of proven game brands, but with the added value of total mobility and flexibility.
Carl Freer, Managing Director, Gizmondo, says: "This deal strengthens the existing linkage between Gizmondo and Microsoft Game Studios. We welcome their enthusiasm and look forward to carrying the titles on our pocket-sized console. Our collaboration puts both Gizmondo and Microsoft Game Studios in a great position to meet all challengers in the handheld gaming market."
The first three games approved for release are:
'Age Of Empires' - Microsoft Game Studio's largest gaming brand comes to Gizmondo. One of the finest real-time strategy games available.
'MechAssault' - 40-foot-tall, walking tanks battle it out for supremacy. An ideal, third-person action game for a handheld platform and 'MechAssault' is a huge brand.
'It's Mr Pants' - Developed by RARE, this is a simple puzzle game providing fun entertainment. A classic favourite.
Joint Ops: Escalation is GOLD!
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Entertainment software developer and publisher NovaLogic, Ltd. is proud to announce that Joint Ops: Escalation, the expansion pack for the hit PC title, Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising has hit ‘Gold’ status and is in production.
The conflict in Indonesia has spilled over to other parts of Asia where rebel troops have gained support in the war against the newly reinforced Joint Ops forces. Set against a backdrop of South East Asia that includes Airports, Radar Tracking Stations and Rocket launch facilities, players enlist once more to take part in intense large scale modern FPS combat, in games of up to 150 players online.
As the battles shift to different locations, new vehicles enter the fray: Attack Choppers, Battle Tanks and Dirt Bikes make their debut to increase the modern combat frenzy that only Joint Ops can deliver. Players will also be able to make airborne insertions into hot zones via Parachute, take our enemy tanks with the Javelin anti-tank launcher and lay anti-vehicle mines to destroy enemy convoys.
Joint Ops: Escalation is in stores on November 26th in Europe for PC. For updated info, visit the Joint Ops web site: www.jointopsthegame.com .
Climix announces new multi-vehicle shooter game
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Climax Group, one of the world's most ambitious and progressive independent video game developers, forges ahead with its next generation game - Avalon, a multi-vehicle shooter with a unique and original twist. Major publishers will soon discover Avalon's uniqueness as Climax presents its fully playable prototype to a select group of eagerly awaiting executives throughout the U.S. Taking advantage of the next generation consoles' advanced multiplayer capabilities, Avalon is a game, truly epic in scale that will allow gamers to come together online for spectacular showdowns.
Set in the near future, this stunningly original title is a fast-paced, action-charged game that challenges players to battle for world domination. At its heart lies a compelling mixture of intense shooting and high-speed driving action, all of which is wrapped up in some of the most stunning graphics ever!
Avalon is being designed and developed by some of the brightest minds in the industry, who are focussed on delivering a next generation game for next generation hardware. In just the first few months of development, the Climax team has clearly proven its success with the impressive results shown thus far.
Enhancing the superior technology of the next generation consoles and the power of the engine, this impressive new game is supported by the company's innovative toolset named, "Tomcat". Tomcat and its associated renderer technology are truly next gen. Built from a stable platform that has been proven in several games, Climax has invested heavily in proprietary next generation tools to produce content quickly and with excellent quality.
Kohan II: kings of war patch
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Global Star Software, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and TimeGate Studios are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the first patch for Kohan II: Kings of War.
This patch brings the game up to version 1.1.5 and improves performance, adds miscellaneous bug fixes and system tweaks, and also contains five new single and multiplayer scenario maps.
Grab it here.
Gizmondo presents new website
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Gizmondo Europe Ltd (Gizmondo), subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc, unveiled the 'new look' Gizmondo official website www.gizmondo.com which will open the doors to unrivalled levels of entertainment, delivered via the handheld gaming console, which began shipping on Friday.
The impending launch of Gizmondo in the UK to media and retail will present the first opportunity to sample all the features of the device, including the GPS and GPRS functionality.
The new website site reflects forthcoming marketing activity in terms of design, communication, and content. It will also act as the access point for the Gizmondo music download website, in conjunction with OD2, for one of the largest online music resources on the web, as well as news and developments, game information, interviews, and downloads.
Nintendo cracks down on US piracy operation
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The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington has issued a temporary restraining order against the import and sale of video game systems containing counterfeit versions of Nintendo games being sold at numerous shopping malls.
In a major first step in its efforts to stop the sale of infringing products throughout the United States, Nintendo of America Inc. filed the action against two companies, its officers and employees after receiving tips from more than 400 of its loyal fans. In response to the specific court order, U.S. marshals will seize the counterfeit systems at shopping mall kiosks in the western Washington area. In addition, Nintendo is supporting numerous federal criminal investigations and U.S. Customs has seized tens of thousands of the infringing devices upon their entry into the country, all of which are assumed to be headed to malls across the United States for illegal sale.
The hundreds of thousands of products in question look identical to Nintendo® 64 controllers and plug directly into televisions, allowing users to play dozens of illegally pirated Nintendo games from the original Nintendo Entertainment System®, such as Donkey Kong® and Mario Bros.® Nintendo re-released many of these popular games, currently being pirated, as part of its Classic NES® Series, which allows its fans to play their favorite classic games on their Game Boy® Advance SP units. The bootleg products sell under the names "Power Player," "Super Joystick," "Superjoy" and "Powerjoy." As a result of the federal court order, Nintendo is urging all mall management companies around the country to immediately close the kiosks selling the illegal products.