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] [Posted by Bjorn on Wednesday, April 27 2005 @ 15:28 CET]Downtime expected
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As of tomorrow, the entire site is moving to a new ip adress.
Nothing major and everything will be automatically done by ourselfes and the hosting company.
It could be that the site will be offline for some hours, probably around midnight CET.
This isn't certain YET but with this newspost we want to inform you that it could happen.
If you want to visit the site again but it doesn't work, try to refresh your browser a few times since the old IP of the site might still be in your computers cache or ISP.
Thanks again.
PlayDevil.com Crew
In-depth review of Mercenaries online!
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Bloody fun game! Oops excuse my language but we have just posted our in-depth review of Pandemic's war game, "Mercenaries".
It's about hijaaking, destroying and blowing things up. Quite amusing.
Here's a snip from the long review:
In Mercenaries, you have the opportunity to either capture or kill every single card (terrorist), but in the end ... capturing them is a lot thougher then you would think. More money is given if you bring your card back alive. The 52 'cards' are hidden throughout the entire huge area of play but you won't find them quick. Clues and information is only given to you when you complete a contract (mission) for various fractions.
You can read the full review right here.
Updated Demos & Patches
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We have just updated our 'sides page' which the latest demos and patches.
New demos added are:
- The House of the Dead 3
- Pariah
- Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars
- Imperial Glory
- Trackmania Sunrise
- LEGO Star Wars
Also new patches:
- Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory v1.01
- Star Wars: Kotor II v1.0b
- C&C: Zero Hour v1.03 US
- GTR v1.3
All these can be downloaded directly by clicking on the demo or patch. You can view these on every subpage on-site. Most of the demos are located on pcgameworld which we gratefully thank.
Ubisoft Unveils Prince Of Persia 3 (Working Title)
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, April 26 2005 @ 22:21 CET]
Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest videogame publishers, announced that it is developing Prince of Persia® 3 (working title) for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCubeTM and the PC-CD Rom. Scheduled for release in the second half of 2005, Prince of Persia 3 is the third volume in the award-winning Prince of Persia® franchise. Blending the best features from the first two installments (Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeTM and Prince of Persia Warrior WithinTM) with the talent, vision and ingenuity of Ubisoft's development teams, Prince of Persia® 3 will enliven the franchise with a vitality - and plenty of unexpected twists - that will impress and satisfy long-time fans and newcomers alike.
"Prince of Persia® 3 promises to be THE best instalment in the legendary franchise," said John Parkes, EMEA Director Marketing at Ubisoft. "By combining two playable characters in a masterly balanced gameplay, with the perfect mix of acrobatic moves and a compelling storyline, the Prince of Persia will appeal to both Sands of Time and Warrior Within fans alike. The Prince is back to reclaim his kingdom, and he has a few surprises in store..."
Be sure to watch our "Shot" section since in the following days we'll post some JUST RELEASED screenshots of "Prince of Persia 3".
SNK's King of Fighters '02 and '03 Announced Across Europe
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Since its inception in 1994, the King of Fighters series has continually fought for and won a position of prominence in the bursting ranks of the fighting game genre. Widely regarded as the definitive iteration, King of Fighters '02 and its younger brother, King of Fighters '03 have today been announced by Ignition Entertainment for release on Xbox and PS2 across Europe. KOF '02 will be available in Jun '05, and KOF '03 in Sep '05. Xbox owners with broadband connections will also be able to enjoy versus play across Xbox Live.
With an enormous roster of finely balanced characters to choose from (39 initially selectable, six secret unlockable), King of Fighters '02 continues SNK's fine tradition of providing a wealth of playing styles within one game. Considered to this day as the finest in the series, and still played widely in Japan's highly knowledgeable and notoriously fickle arcade scene, the pixel-perfect home console version also offers a variety of game modes that allow players to fight in almost any fashion they desire. Extensive practise mode options are also present for the truly dedicated.
King of Fighters '03 offers a markedly different, but no less thrilling battle system. With the option to tag fighters in and out mid-battle (and even mid-combo), and many fighters being given even more tactical options, '03 is considered to be the most bombastic iteration in SNK's iconic series. The new Tactical Leader System presents a further layer of depth, and a new storyline also introduces evil versions of some of the most favourite characters. The hand-drawn backgrounds have been replaced with beautifully rendered 3D backdrops, and several popular pugilists have snuck in from other titles in the SNK stable.
The King of Fighters '02 will be available in June '05, and The King of Fighters '03 will be available in September '05, both for PS2 and Xbox.
10Tacle Studios brings GT Legends
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The unmistakable body of a Porsche 906, the goose bump provoking sound of a Ford Mustang and the sophisticated skills required of the driver of a Corvette Stingray are synonymous with the motor sports of the 60s and 70s. An era in the course of which some of the most exclusive racing cars of all times were designed and the uphill struggle for points required great driving skills of the pilots. Equipped with the official licence of the FIA GTC '65, FIA TC '65 and FIA GTC-TC '76 respectively, this year, 10TACLE STUDIOS and developer SimBin will recreate the period of great racing adventures by introducing "GT LEGENDS".
Gentlemen start your engines!
Over 90 of the most legendary GT and touring cars of the past generations, like the Austin Mini Cooper S, the Ford Capri or the Mercedes 300 SL will be available in the Cup Challenge to compete against each other on the most famous European racing tracks. Only the best drivers will stand a chance and can afford to ensure all cars for their team. Numerous different game types as well as five levels of difficulty promise a high degree of long-term motivation for both beginners and pros. With a new engine, improved graphics and an extended list of features, "GT LEGENDS" continues the big success of the current racing game reference title "GTR – FIA GT Racing Game", and is once again sure to provide high authenticity, a detailed presentation and thrilling entertainment behind the steering wheel of an untamed racing beast.
Title: GT LEGENDS
Genre: Racing Simulation
Platform: PC
Release: Q4 2005
Publisher: 10TACLE STUDIOS AG
Developer: SimBin Development Team
Play Undercover with SpyToy
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is pleased to announce the release this September of SpyToyTM on the PlayStation®2. Developed by the EyeToy® team at the SCE London Studios, SpyToy is the ideal companion for all budding detectives and aspiring secret agents.
SpyToy offers a variety of 'Surveillance Modes' that makes for a fun security system. With new 'face-recognition' technology, SpyToy allows you to create unique profiles that you, and only you, can unlock! Monitor who goes in and out of your room and leave a personalised alarm for that sibling who's always 'borrowing' your personal things. Make video and audio recordings of the evidence that you can later store onto Memory Card, where it can be fast forwarded, rewound, played in slow motion and edited to suit your mission.
SpyToy also allows you to capture digital still images of your targets, while new and improved technology doubles the EyeToy's photo resolution to 640x480, delivering fantastic picture quality!
As well as surveillance, SpyToy also offers a suite of games, all themed around and inspired by the world of espionage. Players will have to negotiate missions where they will need to use photo fit, break codes, sky dive, disarm bombs and zoom into locations via satellite to try and uncover a criminal mastermind intent on taking over the world!
2K Games And 3D Realms Announce Prey
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2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, and 3D Realms today announced Prey, a revolutionary first person shooter for PC and a next-generation console system in development at Human Head Studios, under the direct supervision of 3D Realms.
"The initial concept for Prey had been incubating for a while, waiting for the right opportunity to come along," said George Broussard, President of 3D Realms. "We jumped at the chance to create this game with a talented developer like Human Head Studios and next-generation technology like the Doom 3 engine."
Scott Miller, CEO of 3D Realms, added, "Prey is special for many reasons, including several new and original gameplay features and a tightly integrated story that packs an emotional punch, unlike other first person shooters."
"Our collaboration with 3D Realms has been enormously rewarding," added Timothy Gerritsen, CEO of Human Head Studios. "With their help, Prey is sure to breathe new life into the first person shooter genre with a compelling story, innovative gameplay mechanics and dazzling imagery, which is powered by our significantly enhanced version of id Software's original Doom 3 engine."
Prey will be exclusively showcased at this year's E3 Expo by ATI in a movie theater-style exhibition. For the world exclusive first details on the game, look for PC Gamer's June issue featuring Prey as its cover story, arriving on newsstands in early May. Prey is currently planned for a 2006 release.
PSP to launch across Europe on 1st September 2005!!!!
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This has to be the most awaited newsitem of the last months and now it's official! Sony Europe has announced just today that the european PSP will launch on 1st September 2005!!!!!!!
Still, personally we're hoping that it was a lot earlier, like around June but it seems now it will only be available on 1 September.
Here's the official press release which we received from Sony Europe:
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that its highly anticipated PlayStation® Portable handheld entertainment system will be launched in Europe on 1st September 2005. Following the success of the PlayStation Portable launches in Japan and the USA, PlayStation Portable will go on sale in the European PAL territories on 1st September 2005, available in a single version Value Pack, priced at €249 (£179). The PlayStation Portable Value Pack contains an added-value package of accessories and entertainment content, including the PlayStation Portable system with a pouch, 32MB Memory Stick Duo™, Battery Pack, Headphones with Remote Control, AC Adaptor, Wrist Strap, cloth and a video/music/game sampler Universal Media Disc™ (UMD™) including several non-interactive game demos.
A copy of Spider-Man 2, on UMD Video will be available free of charge to early purchasers of PlayStation Portable, who register their PlayStation Portable and order their Spider-Man 2 UMD Video through http://www.yourpsp.com, the official SCEE web portal for PlayStation Portable.
Quake IV screenshot!!!!!!
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We have received the FIRST screenshot of id Software's upcoming FPS game, "Quake IV".
See it quickly in our Shots section right here (direct link).
New patch for KOTOR 2
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Activision and Lucasarts have released a new patch for their SW game, "Knights of the Old Republic 2".
A lot of fixes and additions, too much to mention here has been added and fixed so if you got the game, its best you install this patch.
You can download it straight from Lucasarts support page, here.
Scarface game is in the works
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It seems that more and more developers are porting known movies to games. Upcoming is the Godfather by EA and now even Vivendi is getting a cast for its upcoming videogame adaption of the movie Scarface, yes with Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Here's more:
Vivendi Universal Games today announced that several high profile actors are lending their likeness and voice talent to the upcoming adaptation of Scarface, Hollywood's underworld masterpiece. Scarface: The World is Yours, set for release this Fall, will capture the ruthlessness, intelligence and thrill of being the one and only Tony Montana, forced to carve out his drug empire for the second time. The game will be shown publicly for the first time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles on May 18th.
Ensuring an authentic videogame experience of the movie, film actor Al Pacino has lent his likeness to the game, assuring that players will embark on a journey that delivers the essence and soul of the Scarface mythology. The game's roster of voice actors also includes original Scarface cast members Steven Bauer and Robert Loggia (who played Manny Ray and Frank Lopez respectively), comedians Jay Mohr and Cheech Marin, and actors James Woods, Miguel Sandoval, Robert Davi, Michael Rappaport and Michael York.
The Scarface video game immerses players in a "what if Tony survives" storyline that begins with the explosive shootout at the end of the film. Gamers will travel through the steamy, often violent streets of Miami, the irie islands of the various Caribbean locales and will interact with a world full of seedy and dangerous characters to procure information, negotiate business deals, smuggle contraband and avoid rivals and DEA on a mission to rebuild their fallen empire. Scarface The Game is currently in development by veteran video game developer Radical Games for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the XboxTM video game system from Microsoft and PC.
SRS is comin' soooooon
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In SRS: Street Racing Syndicate, launching May 6th for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, you'll be racing for cash, respect, your car and then, there's the kind of race that will earn you the negotiable affection of the SRS girls!
You can get a sneaky peek-show of the SRS girls – all of them the hottest models on the US import scene – right now from www.srsgame.co.uk (streaming and available in Downloads) and see the kind of video reward they could be lining up for you in the game.
But they'll go a hell of a lot further for that special guy!
It's not diamonds that are these girls' best friends, oh no. It's more like a gleaming Skyline, RX-7, or a 350-Z. Most of all they'll do practically anything for the man who knows how to handle both his car and his honey.
The SRS girls love a challenge. However, these hot honeys won't just hook up with any guy: you've got to prove you're the guy to be with them! As you win races and make a name for yourself, you'll start to receive special interest from the ladies in the game's Respect Challenges.
She'll throw down the gauntlet and issue a specific street racing challenge. Complete it successfully and you'll win the girl and she'll reward you with a very personal video to watch when you're back at your private warehouse (best close the door and curtains, eh?)
There are 18 lovelies to impress throughout the game and each with a collection of video rewards; you'll see them dance for you in club wear or put on a performance in their bikinis... the better you do, the better the show is!
SRS: Street Racing Syndicate launches May 6th for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, rrp £29.99. Get a taste of what the drive-by dollies have in store for you in a selection of girl movies and the latest game movie at www.srsgame.co.uk
PlayDevil.com reviews Dead or Alive Ultimate
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Fight! Or better Read! because we have just posted our own in-depth review of Tecmo's latest DOA game, "Dead or Alive Ultimate".
Featuring 2 discs, one with the DOA 1 Ultimate and other other with DOA 2 Ultimate this fighting game has it all. And even when it has been enhanced with ONLINE play ... there are not words.
Well there are really, because we reviewed it and you can read the full goods right here.
Enjoy it and watch our for our next review, "Mercenaries", again on X-Box.
Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith fact sheet
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Fans and gamers can experience the stunning Jedi action of the upcoming movie Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith on May 5, 2005 when LucasArts releases the companion video game in advance of the movie's opening on May 19th.
The Star Wars: Episode III video game features third-person character action gameplay built to deliver the ultimate Jedi action experience as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi join forces in fierce battles and heroic lightsaber duels, until one's lust for power and the other's devotion to duty lead to a final confrontation between good and evil.
Closely following—and in some cases going beyond—key story elements of the upcoming film, the Star Wars: Episode III video game allows players to indulge themselves in the Star Wars universe in a way only the gaming medium can offer. All of the Jedi abilities of both Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi are available, including devastating Force powers and advanced lightsaber techniques involving robust combo attacks and defensive maneuvers. With ease, players can perform a wide range of amazing combination attacks in all directions, including the skill of blocking or deflecting ranged weapon attacks, plus the ability to use lightsabers to cut through doors and interact with a variety of other destructible objects unique to each world. Use the Force to lift or throw objects, push, pull, throw or confuse enemies and even to attack using interactive elements found in the environment.
As Obi-Wan, players wield a powerful lightsaber as they struggle to save the galaxy from darkness by using the Force to control enemy actions and focusing the power of the light side into swift and precise lightsaber attacks. As Anakin, players will amplify the future Darth Vader's Jedi skills and lightsaber techniques by giving in to the dark side of the Force. Using dark side powers, players can attack with devastating shockwaves, crush and burn enemies, overpower hordes of enemies in epic battles, and defeat even the most skilled Jedi Masters in one-on-one duels.
Working closely with famed Star Wars stunt coordinator Nick Gillard, the development team is creating the most authentic lightsaber combat ever, with choreography taken directly from the films as well as many new stunts created exclusively for the game under the auspices of Gillard. The game takes place in never-before-seen locations like Utapau and Mustafar, giving fans a sneak peek into the highly anticipated Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith film releasing worldwide on May 19, 2005.
Get ready for Star Wars: Battlefront II
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Amid tens of thousands of Star Wars® fans gathered at the Indiana Convention Center for the four-day Star Wars party of a lifetime, LucasArts revealed Star Wars Battlefront II at Star Wars Celebration III.
Set for a Fall 2005 release on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and Windows platforms, Star Wars Battlefront II takes the best-selling Star Wars video game of all time one Imperial-walker step forward with all-new space combat, playable Jedi, and never-before-seen environments straight out of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith film. Fans of the original Star Wars Battlefront will also enjoy an all-new single-player experience that takes players through an epic, story-based saga where every action the player takes impacts the Battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy. Critically acclaimed Pandemic Studios is once again developing the game for LucasArts.
Star Wars Battlefront II improves upon the original game's single-player experience with open-ended, mission-based objectives inspired from all six Star Wars films. The compelling storyline spans more than 12 new locations, many from Episode III, including volcanic Mustafar and the space battle above Coruscant. All-new classic movie moments complete the Star Wars Battlefront II experience, as players battle within the interior of the Death Star and visit Princess Leia's blockade runner, the Tantive IV, as seen at the beginning of Episode IV A New Hope. In addition, at certain key moments within the battles, players can feel the Force as a Jedi.
For the first time ever, Star Wars Battlefront II players can engage in space combat and, during the same battle, board enemy ships to attack from within. Starting on foot inside a capital ship, players can enter the spacecraft of their choice and travel into space to dogfight with the rival faction. From there, they can dock within the enemy's capital ship, overtake the ship's command posts, man its turrets to disable its shields and destroy it from within! Or, they can simply stay inside their own capital ship and defend it from attacks and enemy fire. The choice is theirs.
The stellar online play that marked the original Star Wars Battlefront returns even bigger and better for Star Wars Battlefront II. Players can locate their buddies and track their stats as they battle alongside more players than ever (up to 24 on PS2, 32 on Xbox, 64 on Windows).
Eidos Announces European Release Date For Imperial Glory
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Eidos invites you to conquer the world in Imperial Glory on PC from May 20th. Set amid the turbulent times of the early 19th century, Imperial Glory is the latest offering from strategy game specialists Pyro Studios.
Imperial Glory promises to be the most comprehensive strategy game ever, offering an in-depth management model along with graphically stunning real-time land and naval battles in full 3D. Choose which of the five great 19th century Empires to lead: Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia or Austria, each with their own unique attributes.
Command your troops in large-scale battles across the globe, from the green fields of England, to the icy wastes of Russia and sweeping deserts of Morocco. However, ultimate glory will depend on your utilising politics, trade, diplomacy, resource management and technology research. This is an age of change - be at the leading edge of the modern world or your civilisation will crumble and fall.
Delta Force: Xtreme has gone GOLD
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Developer and publisher NovaLogic today announced that Delta Force: Xtreme has gone gold and will hit stores in Europe from April 29th, 2005.
The game was developed to give gamers of all levels an easy pick-up-and-play FPS experience packed full of action. Delta Force: Xtreme includes a selection of the best single and multiplayer missions from the original PC game Delta Force®, as well as new missions and a host of updated game features. Improvements include a complete graphics overhaul, new renders, particle and weather effects, as well as new content in the form of missions, controllable vehicles and new online features. Delta Force: Xtreme also includes 20 co-op missions, online stat tracking and improved anti-cheat measures.
A single player demo for the new game is scheduled to be released in the coming weeks.
2k Games Releases Stronghold 2 For PC
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2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced that Stronghold 2 for PC has shipped and is currently available in retail stores across North America. Stronghold 2 will be available in European stores on April 22nd.
Stronghold 2 is the only game of its kind to offer both sim and combat strategy gameplay. Building upon the legacy of its predecessors, Stronghold 2 offers a full story-driven single player campaign, innovative features like the all-new Kingmaker and enhanced multiplayer modes and additional gameplay options for more casual players.
Stronghold 2 for PC is rated T for teen and is available now at a suggested retail price of .99. For more information please visit www.stronghold2.com.
Stolen hits stores in North America
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Hip Games(TM) today announced that “Stolen”, its eagerly awaited stealth game, has shipped and is now available in stores across North America.
Developed by Blue 52 and published by Hip Games(TM), “Stolen” is an ultra realistic, third person, stealth-based, action game, based around Anya Romanov, a professional high-tech female thief. Along with innovative high-tech stealth/robbery game actions and events, “Stolen” also boasts some truly amazing technical and presentational features to give it a spectacular look that will captivate gamers.
Features include:
· A unique subject matter: play the role of a Hollywood-style thief with a host of athletic and martial abilities
· Break into and out of movie-like locations and steal priceless items
· Use atmospheric real-time volumetric shadow technology to hide from your enemies
· Employ hi-tech gadgets, tools and weapons to reach your objectives
· Various security companies and systems to outsmart, each with unique personalities and traits
· A stressful atmosphere - with tense and dramatic action set pieces
· High tech thief equipment: tracking devices, sonic visor, traversal equipment and more
· Various enemies and guards will be doing their best to make you fail. Get ready for some intense action sequences!
· Vast array of interesting characters set to a mature background story supported by cinematics
To find out more visit the official game web site at www.stolen-game.com
PC edition of Second Sight now available for download and purchase
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Codemasters today announced it has partnered with Trymedia Systems, a secure digital distribution service provider and operator for downloadable games, to bring the PC edition of the acclaimed stealth action title Second Sight to Trymedia's global game distribution network.
Gamers can now purchase and download Second Sight, the complete game, from www.codemasters.com/secondsight and via the Trymedia global distribution network and its consumer site at www.trygames.com for £14.99.
As part of Trymedia's global distribution network, Second Sight will be available for download on more than 300 leading portals, retailers and Peer-to-Peer networks around the globe and reach millions of gamers in more than 30 countries worldwide. Also available is a free fifteen-minute trial download to give consumers a quick look at the game before purchase.
Gizmondo will strike down on 19th May
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Gizmondo today announces the eagerly awaited street date for the Gizmondo multi-entertainment handheld in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Nordic regions as the 19th May, in an aggressive expansion of its European launch activity.
Combined these countries represent a population of over 250million, 12% of which constitutes the Gizmondo's target demographic with interests in the amazing functionality delivered by the revolutionary entertainment console.
European consumers will be able to get their hands on the feature-loaded Gizmondo packs, which include the standard Gizmondo pack at €349, the revolutionary Smart Adds-enabled pack at €189, and the Value Pack at €289. As with the UK, subscribers to the 'added value' Smart Adds devices will get twenty free music downloads as well as a host of other free items.
Nintendo Announces First New Color For Nintendo DS: 'Electric Blue'
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Nintendo of America Inc. introduces the first new color in the Western Hemisphere for its popular Nintendo DSTM portable video game system. "Electric Blue" debuts in June and will become a permanent color in the DS palette, joining the original silver-and-black model, named "Titanium."
"This eye-catching new color comes at an ideal time," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Nearly 2 million Nintendo DS owners in North America alone have demonstrated they want something new from a hand-held video game system. Soon, consumers will have two popular choices for the innovative dual-screened Nintendo DS, which features touch-screen control, voice recognition and wireless play."
June also will see the release of two exciting new DS games. On June 13, KirbyTM: Canvas Curse will bring a new touch-screen twist to a popular franchise. Players will draw rainbow paths for Kirby to roll along as he stuns enemies and takes on their abilities. And on June 27, the highly anticipated and highly addictive puzzle game MeteosTM will have players launching deadly falling meteors back into space with touch-screen precision.
Namco Announces Pac'N Roll for NDS
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Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today "Pac'N RollTM" will be shipping exclusively for the Nintendo DSTM in Summer 2005. Taking advantage of the DS's touch screen, the game allows players to control a spherical Pac-Man with the stylus by rolling, dashing and bouncing around the environment with unprecedented ease.
In "Pac'N Roll," the inhabitants of Pac-World have been turned into spheres by the evil monster Golvis' Ghost Light. Pac-Man must roll his way through Ghost-Land, collecting pellets and confronting Ghosts to save his family and restore peace to Pac-Land. Introducing an innovative new control scheme, "Pac'N Roll" lets players control Pac-Man with the Nintendo DS stylus. Players can roll and dash around the environment as well as execute maneuvers such as hairpin turns, immediate stops and precision rolling with effortless strokes of the stylus.
In his quest to save Pac-Land, Pac-Man will venture through stages such as Castle Pac, Gyro-Jungle and the Ghost House, while facing perilous hazards like moving floors, dash panels, jump zones and wind zones. Along the way, Pac-Man will find power-ups like the "Winged Chocolate," allowing him to fly through the worlds and jump over Ghosts, or the "Knight Chocolate," providing him with armor which grants him the power to crash through walls and withstand more damage. "Pac'N Roll" also includes the original Pac-Man arcade game, allowing up to two players to munch on pellets and claim the highest score.
Animaniacs franchise coming soon to PS2, Xbox and GC
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Ignition Entertainment announces "Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt," licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube in June 2005 throughout Europe. Based on the multiple Emmy Award-winning animated series from Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Entertainment, this new addition to Ignition's ever-growing line-up makes full use of the Animaniacs license - right down to the actual voice actors from the series.
Developed by Warthog, "Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt" will also be released in North America in June 2005.
The game is a third-person action adventure, which brings the colourful and hysterical world of the Animaniacs wonderfully to life. Players must guide the Warner brothers and sister Wakko, Yakko and Dot through six levels in a quest to locate the hidden Edgar trophies. Each Animaniac has his or her own special abilities, and each must be used in order to fully explore the luscious landscapes.
Puzzle elements are featured in the game along with ever-changing enemies and obstacles. Five incredible 'Pinky & The Brain Emini-games vary the pace of the adventure, as they explore the huge Animaniacs world, which is populated with dozens of characters from the cartoon.
"Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt" will be released for PlayStation®2, Xbox® and Nintendo GameCubeEin June 2005, priced £19.99.
New Logic 3 products for Sony PSP
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With the Sony PSP launch eagerly anticipated this year, Logic3 announces the first comprehensive set of accessories specifically designed for the PSP to help you maximise your entertainment experience.
On a Sony PSP you can play the latest games, listen to music, view digital pictures and even watch blockbuster movies, all via one stylish and portable device. It is multimedia entertainment anywhere, anytime.
Logic3's PSP products range from powerful portable speakers for enhanced sound quality, to carry cases, compact travel kits, cables and connectors.
Sound effects
The PSP Sound System is an elegant yet portable speaker system designed exclusively for the Sony PSP to create a 'mini theatre'. Echoing the same curves with black and silver high-gloss finish, the system provides amplifier, bass and 3D surround sound more powerful than its compact design would suggest. It is also a docking system running on mains or batteries, recharging the console while it plays movies or music, yet still allowing the serious gamer to carry on freely via a detachable cable (£49.99 ERP including carry case).
Logic3's PSP Sound Grip is a compact high quality speaker ideally suited to gaming on the move. It is powered separately and incorporates handgrips to ensure the console won't fly out of your hands mid-battle! Sitting flush to the PSP and following its design, the casing adds virtually no extra weight and maintains easy access to buttons as well as pass through ports for audio and power connections (£19.99 ERP including carry case).
Getting started
The PSP Start Pack will get the first-time PSP owner up and running in flash with carry case, USB data cable, screen protector and cleaning pad, earphones, car charger and wrist strap. Logic3 also provides a selection of carry cases, disk protectors for treasured movies, as well as travel packs for the footloose that include retractable cables (£14.99 ERP).
Power up
Logic3 also has products that extend the PSP's power. The PSP Car Charger, portable Solar Charger and Rechargeable Battery Pack are ideal if the battery runs out and there isn't a convenient power source*.
Logic3's range of PSP accessories will be available from June 2005.
THQ announces support for Next-Gen Xbox!
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THQ today announced support for Microsoft's next-generation Xbox® video game platform. Internal studios Relic Entertainment and Volition, Inc. are leading the company's efforts by developing new, exclusive content for the new system.
"Microsoft's next-generation technology will enable a level of realism never before experienced by gamers," said Jack Sorensen, executive vice president of worldwide studios, THQ. "The teams at Relic and Volition have been working closely with the development team at Microsoft to ensure that our titles utilize the new system to its fullest potential."
Dead to Rights: Reckoning soon on PSP
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Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today "Dead to RightsTM: Reckoning" for the PSPTM portable entertainment system. Delivering the series' trademark nonstop, hard-boiled action and a gritty cop storyline, "Dead to Rights: Reckoning" is planned for release on the PSP in the summer of 2005.
"Dead to Rights: Reckoning" returns to crime-infested Grant City, as an important informant is kidnapped on the eve of the investigation of a major crime lord. Anticipating the worst if the crime boss is not brought to justice, Jack Slate and his K-9 companion Shadow thrust themselves into hostile gang territory to save the informant and bring peace to the City. "Dead to Rights: Reckoning" takes full advantage of the gaming power of the PSP, delivering advanced 3D graphics, surround audio design, and an advanced camera system that utilizes the handheld's widescreen display.
"Dead to Rights: Reckoning" expands upon the blistering action of the series with a robust ranged and melee fighting system that allows Jack to spit lead and bust heads with ease, and an all-new selection of weapons and lethal disarms. Players will also have unprecedented control of Shadow, utilizing him to watch Jack's back and unleash savage canine fury on lowlife thugs. For the first time in the series "Dead to Rights: Reckoning" allows players to go head to head through wireless multiplayer death matches, adding hours of replay value to an already extensive single player campaign.
New Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 expansion exclusively for Xbox
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest videogame publishers, announces new maps, missions and modes exclusively for the Xbox® version of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 MultiMission (working title) will provide a wealth of new single and multiplayer missions that plunge Xbox players into the dangerous, heart-racing world of the Ghosts, an elite military team who is the first and last line of defense on the battlefield.
Players will experience the exciting fast-paced action of the original Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 as they face fresh challenges and discover new options for completing mission objectives. In this installment, the Ghosts will be outfitted with an innovative arsenal that is entirely new to the franchise. In addition, players will be able to choose new skins and specify multiplayer kit restrictions.
Gamers will discover a total of 11 exciting single player missions, in which the Ghosts fight through some of Kazakhstan's harshest terrain, in addition to 16 multiplayer maps. Extensive multiplayer content will not only include the game modes that made Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 the No. 2 game on Xbox® LiveTM, but also add two new ones exclusive to Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 MultiMission (working title).
With more than eight million copies sold, the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® series has established itself as one of the most realistic and modern military shooters today and has transformed the online multiplayer experience. Developed by
Ubisoft's award-winning Red Storm studio, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 MultiMission (working title) will be released worldwide in Summer 2005.
Evil Dead returns ...
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THQ Inc today announced Evil Dead RegenerationTM for the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Windows. The game explores a "what if..." continuation from Evil Dead 2, one of the most unhinged films from famed director Sam Raimi. Voiced by Bruce Campbell, players will control Ash, the reluctant hero of the series, as they're thrown into a masquerade of evil events, equipped with the latest in prosthetic fashion. Developed by THQ studio Cranky Pants Games, Evil Dead Regeneration is scheduled to release this summer.
"I've come to understand that there is only one person in this world fit for this kind of work," said Ash, part-time S-Mart manager, full-time fox. "And that's me. Not because of my knack to get things right, most of the time, but because I can slice and dice evil better than a knife sold on any late-night infomercial. Maybe it's partially to the fact that I've replaced one of my hands with a chainsaw, but I digress."
Evil Dead Regeneration follows Ash, the lone survivor of a camp discovering the Necronomicon - the wholly evil book of the dead. Thought to have murdered his companions, Ash is arrested, convicted of the crime, and sentenced to Sunny Meadows, an institute for the criminally insane, but not for long. Ash's peaceful stay is about to end - thanks to the perverted experiments of his very own psychiatrist, Dr. Reinhard. Hell-bent on using science to harness the Necronomicon's powers, the mad doctor unleashes the book's all-powerful Evil on the world - releasing a new slew of Deadites, monsters and spirits, twisting reality into a hellish strudel and leaving mankind with that not-so-fresh apocalyptic feeling.
"It's our goal to create the spiritual successor of Evil Dead 2, one of the seminal action films ever, in pop-culture," said David Bollesen, general manager, Cranky Pants Games. "Having Bruce Campbell on board, providing creative direction and embracing new ideas we've injected into their universe is critical, and their enthusiasm continues to drive us to deliver the ultimate Evil Dead experience."
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars has gone gold
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CDV Software Entertainment today announced that "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars," the sequel to its critically acclaimed real-time strategy title, "Cossacks: European Wars," has gone gold and is scheduled to ship in North America on April 26th.
PlayDevil's Game Release List Updated
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Our own detailed "Game Release List", a list where you can see the EU release dates of your favourite games has been updated.
We have added +100 new games with new dates and also added Nintendo DS and Sony PSP support.
Please note that these dates are European dates and that they may differ from country to country. Besides games may always get delayed.
Game Release List
Activision's Infinity Ward In Development On Call Of Duty 2
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Activision and acclaimed developer Infinity Ward are back in action with Call of Duty 2TM, an all new epic title which delivers an unparalleled portrayal of the chaos and intensity that was World War II. The sequel to the award-winning Call of DutyTM, Call of Duty 2 is powered by a proprietary new engine featuring striking new visuals, advanced A.I. technology, the most realistic squad combat and explosive action in new historic campaigns. The title is scheduled for release this Autumn and has not yet been rated.
Call of Duty 2 lets players experience four individual soldier stories as they overcome insurmountable odds in multiple campaigns. Players have the freedom to follow each of the four storylines through for the ultimate character-driven experience, or they can engage in the historic battles chronologically for quick hitting action.
Infinity Ward, creator of the blockbuster, original Call of Duty, has also expanded the scope of combat to deliver a truly realistic battlefield experience. Squads now have the freedom to take on a variety of mission objectives, on expansive battlefields that allow for multiple paths and the ability to utilize actual combat tactics like outflanking and fire and maneuver capabilities.
Call of Duty 2's new engine and A.I. technology set the stage for authentic squad combat and astonishing action. Concealment can be key as battlefield smoke or even deployed smoke grenades cloud visibility. Weather effects such as the dusty sandstorms of North Africa and whiteout blizzard conditions of Russia, for example, will keep soldiers glued to their bunkers. The team has also employed a state-of-the-art Battle Chatter System that brings the action to life as squad-mates bark out context-sensitive updates in real-time to players through an advanced A.I. system.
EA announces the Need for Speed: Most Wanted
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Electronic Arts announced today that Need for Speed Most Wanted, from the makers of the hit Need for Speed Underground franchise that has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, currently is under development at EA Canada. Combining the thrill of illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuits that rivals any Hollywood-style chase scene, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer.
Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets. Players will go head-to-head with the top drivers on the scene as well as strategically evade more than half dozen cops at any one time. Add in a dynamic open world, new gameplay and customization as well as tuners, supercars, muscles and sports cars and Need for Speed Most Wanted will be on every gamer's "must-have" list.
Developed in Vancouver, B.C. by EA Canada, Need for Speed Most Wanted will be available for a next generation console as well as the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® videogame system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCubeTM, Nintendo DSTM, Game Boy® Advance, PSPTM handheld entertainment system and PC. More details to follow.
PlayDevil.com reviews in-depth Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, April 12 2005 @ 14:26 CET]
We have placed our longest review ever online today which is "The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures" for Nintendo's GameCube.
We played this title over and over and pretty much explored everything that needs to be explored and came up with the following in-depth review.
Here's a snip:
In this new Zelda game, there are actually two different ways to play! Indeed, this option gives the game a higher replayability factor and a much better longitivity mode.
The first way to play "Four Swords" is through Hyrulean Adventure's single-player version. When doing so, you can either use the GameCube controller or play it with a GameBoy Advance and a Link cable.
You can read the full review of this game right here.
Blitz to Develop Pac-Man 25th Anniversary Game
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Leading developer Blitz Games has today announced its latest high-profile project – Pac-Man World 3. In development for Namco Hometek Inc., the game will appear in the autumn of 2005 on PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, PC and PSP.
The world was first introduced to Toru Iwatani's yellow dot muncher in 1980 – Pac-Man exploded onto the video game scene and never looked back. 25 years later, he has starred in dozens of games and has been the inspiration for more than 400 different products from cereal to watches to air fresheners and even a cartoon.
Pac-Man World 3 combines contemporary platform game mechanics with traditional Pac-Man play principles, and features Pac-Man staples including Power Pellets, Pac-Dots, Pac-Chains and fruit while adding new elements such as a Pactrometer, power-up smoothies and several new special moves. Players will even get to play as ghosts Pinky and Clyde, who each have distinctive special abilities.
Far Cry: Instincts coming this September to Console
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Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today announced that Far Cry Instincts™ will ship for consoles in September 2005. Based on Far Cry®, the worldwide acclaimed tropical PC shooter released by Ubisoft in 2004, Far Cry Instincts™ is a technically advanced gaming experience built from the ground up using the kind of cutting-edge technology that Far Cry® fans will recognize from the award-winning PC title. A hands-on demo of Far Cry Instincts™ will be present at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) May 18th – May 20th in Los Angeles, California.
Just as Far Cry® redefined the First-Person Shooter genre for the PC, Far Cry Instincts™ will take things a step even further with its wide open environments and unique immersive gameplay elements. Developed by Ubisoft’s renowned Montreal studio, Far Cry Instincts™ takes the PC version's signature locations, Full-Action Response A.I. (F.A.R. concept), and unprecedented view-distance, and combines them with improved gameplay scenarios that will challenge players to utilize an even broader range of strategies and survival tactics to uncover the many secrets within the beautiful, but deadly islands.
World enjoys TWO Trackmania launches
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Games players yet to rush out to stores to pick up the highly-rated Trackmania Sunrise can still enjoy a taste of the frenetic, stunt-busting action thanks to a new online game just released at www.minitrackmania.com .
The side-scrolling race-'em-up puts players in the driving seat of a Trackmania car on an increasingly mental course pitted with heart-in-mouth jumps and twists. Those that manage to keep their car on the road for the longest will win exclusive Trackmania goodies.
Whilst it is, of course, no match for the full-price release –a full-on 3D orgy of time attacks, stunts and rollercoaster courses – it does offer an entertaining diversion for those stuck in offices away from the main game itself.
"Mini Trackmania is a great way to get the Trackmania Sunrise buzz wherever you are," says Leo Zullo, Marketing Director, Digital Jesters. "Trackmania is all about speed, goosebump-inducing leaps and, most importantly, unadulterated fun and both the full-price and mini versions offer those in spades."
Trackmania: Sunrise launches today on PC CD-ROM, priced £29.99.
MiniTrackmania was developed by Inbox Digital.
New Power Plus Battery for the Gizmondo
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Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc. announces the addition of the 'Power Plus' battery to an already expanding accessory list, that will almost double the operational time of the go-anywhere, multi-entertainment GizmondoTM.
Whether playing games, listening to music, watching a movie, sending messages, taking pictures, tracking via satellite, or using the GPS, the Power Plus battery will go on and on and on and on and on, and on.
Available soon!
The Singles are back in Singles 2: Triple Trouble
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International software publisher DEEP SILVER are delighted to announce that SINGLES is back!
This time packed with more characters, more locations, more lovin' and more troubles. The sequel to the charismatic 'eye-opening' romantic life-sim focuses on the lives of 3 fun-loving singles that have been brought together under unforeseen circumstances.
SINGLES 2: TRIPLE TROUBLE releases on May 27th and is available on PC CD ROM (£19.99)
All-Star Publishers Commit to Deliver Content for Next-Generation Xbox 2
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Microsoft Corp. today unveiled its all-star lineup of award-winning publishers committed to making the leap into the HD Era on Microsoft's next-generation Xbox® platform.
The future Xbox will deliver on the company's vision of the HD Era - an era fueled by consumer demand for experiences that are always connected, always personalized and always high-definition - through the amazing clarity of high-definition graphics, extraordinary benefits of constant connectedness and exceptional personalization abilities. To help make this a reality, Microsoft has assembled some of the most powerful publishers to drive the industry into the high-definition gaming revolution. Together, these publishers have sold more than half a billion copies of current-generation Xbox console video games worldwide and represent approximately 70 percent of all current-generation console games sold in 2004.*
Publishing heavyweights such as 2KGames, Activision Inc., Atari Inc., Bandai Co. Ltd., Bethesda Softworks LLC, Buena Vista Games Inc., Capcom Co. Ltd., Codemasters Software Company Ltd., Eidos Inc., Electronic Arts Inc., FromSoftware Inc., InterServ International, KOEI Co. Ltd., Konami Corp., LucasArts, Majesco Entertainment, Midway Games Inc., Namco Ltd., Phantagram Co. Ltd., Rockstar Games, SCi Games Ltd., SEGA, Tecmo Ltd., THQ Inc., TWP Corp., Ubisoft Entertainment, Vivendi Universal Games Inc. and Webzen Inc. have committed their support for Microsoft's innovative vision for the future of high-definition gaming.
These premier publishers join Microsoft Game Studios, whose stable of game developers will bring exclusive content to the next-generation Xbox platform. These developers include BioWare Corp., Bizarre Creations Ltd., Bungie Studios, Epic Games Inc., FASA Studio, Lionhead Studios Ltd., Rare Ltd., as well as newcomers Yoshiki Okamoto's Game Republic Inc., Hironobu Sakaguchi's Mistwalker and Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Q Entertainment Inc.
The next-generation Xbox titles will provide exhilarating entertainment experiences that will drive the HD Era. Gamers can expect technological advancements such as multichannel audio fidelity that will plunge them into a world so realistic, even the faintest enemy footsteps can be heard. These advancements will be fueled by richer online communication and by an abundance of on-demand content delivered by the Microsoft® Xbox Live TM service.
In addition, Microsoft is fully committed to this generation, and gamers can expect an amazing pipeline of titles into 2007. This year alone, Xbox publishers and developers will deliver more than 200 games to the platform. Since its launch, Xbox has sold 20 million consoles worldwide, and is expected to sell millions more.
This unified show of commitment from the leaders of the publishing industry underlines their belief in the Xbox vision of how hardware, software and services can be fused to power next-generation gaming and entertainment experiences.
New Guild Wars Cinematic Unveiled
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This superb cinematic movie is an impressive preview for the most anticipated online game in Europe.
Guild Wars is released on 28th April, simultaneously in Europe and North America.
For more, visit www.guildwars.com.
Namco announces Shogun Warrior: The Lost Army for DS
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Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. today announced "Shogun Warrior: The Lost Army" for the Nintendo Dual-ScreenTM. Taking advantage of the unique capabilities of the DS, "Shogun Warrior" allows players to plot complex battle plans using the system's touch screen and engage in massive wireless multiplayer skirmishes for up to 8 players. Developed by Box Clever Interactive, "Shogun Warrior" is planned for release in October 2005.
In "Shogun Warrior", players assume the role of one of two brothers who are locked in bloody combat in feudal Japan. Conquering neighboring territories and amassing formidable armies, only one warrior will be able to survive the deadly endgame to realize his ambitions and claim the title of Shogun.
In their quest to become Shogun, players will utilize the Nintendo DS's touch screen to plot complex battle plans while watching the action play out through detailed 3D graphics on the top screen. Touch screen mini-games such as duels, castle sieges and sea battles enhance the battle experience and give "Shogun Warrior" impressive gameplay variety and replay value. In between encounters, gamers will be able to use diplomacy and military strategy to manage their forces. For the ultimate in feudal warfare, up to 8 players can engage in enormous clashes through the wireless multiplayer capabilities of the Nintendo DS.
"With its touch screen and wireless multiplayer capabilities, the Nintendo DS is uniquely suited to excel at real-time strategy games," said Jeff Lujan, Business Director at Namco Hometek. "'Shogun Warrior' fully embraces these features to deliver an all new and innovative gameplay experience to handheld gamers, while offering a rich and vibrant interpretation of feudal Japan."
Eidos Unveils First Details Of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend
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Eidos, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today reveals the first details, including title, in-game character model and brand direction, of the next adventure for video gaming's leading lady. Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend is grounded in Lara Croft's tomb raiding roots and built to challenge even the most accomplished serial adventurer.
Eighteen months ago, Tomb Raider team members at Crystal Dynamics embarked on their own quest to rediscover Lara Croft. During their soul-searching mission, they unearthed past consumer surveys, conducted new research, re-read every game review, listened to lots of passionate pleas and opinions from gamers and re-played through every Tomb Raider product. From this introspection and open-minded search for a fresh perspective, Tomb Raider: Legend was born.
As a result, Eidos is evolving the brand while building on the original values of compelling character and suspense-filled adventure gameplay. Crystal Dynamics has brought together the biggest and most diverse development team in Tomb Raider history and recruited Lara Croft's original creator Toby Gard as the lead character designer.
Tomb Raider: Legend revives the athletic, intelligent and entertaining adventurer who won the hearts and minds of gamers worldwide. Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment, allows gamers to experience tomb raiding as never before.
Eidos and Crystal Dynamics shaped Lara's look and movements to be an inherent extension of her skills, motivation and personality. Lara's character model features natural structure, realistic textures, detailed facial features, reactive eyes and fluid motion, all of which make her part of a living environment.
New character animations and controls allow her to move through stunning environments with grace and precision, while an understanding of the game's original appeal reinvigorates the fundamental explore-and-solve adventure experience.
Tomb Raider: Legend is slated for release on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PC and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft.
More details will be revealed on www.tombraider.com beginning April 12.
Upcoming Nintendo World Store in NYC!
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, April 8 2005 @ 9:34 CET]
Interactive entertainment fans soon will have a first-ever destination to immerse themselves in their favorite games: the Nintendo World Store. Planned for a spring opening in New York City's Rockefeller Center, the two-story mega-complex will showcase the best of Nintendo, the worldwide leader in interactive entertainment.
Nintendo World will also be the new home of Pokémon Center, which will feature exclusive Pokémon merchandise and host special Pokémon events (visit pokemon.com to get the latest news and updates). Pokémon Center at Nintendo World will continue to be the official headquarters for everything Pokémon.
The Nintendo World Store will be a place where visitors can check out the best new and unreleased games for Nintendo DSTM, Nintendo GameCubeTM and Game Boy® Advance SP at high-end sampling bars and interactive stations. Visitors will enjoy two floors of all things Nintendo, such as games, merchandise, accessories, DVDs and trading cards for the wildly popular Pokémon® franchise. Stay tuned to nintendoworldstore.com for updates.
JUICED delayed!
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We got word from the people over at Atoll Soft that "JUICED" has been delayed until 17 June!!
Reason is that the PS2 online part is not READY yet.
So anybody that was hoping to have JUICED on 13 May will have to wait another month.
We keep you posted if we have more info regarding this title.
More info on Call of Duty 2
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Activision, Inc. and acclaimed developer Infinity Ward are back in action with Call of Duty 2™, an all new epic title which delivers an unparalleled portrayal of the chaos and intensity that was World War II. The sequel to the award-winning Call of Duty™, Call of Duty 2 is powered by a proprietary new engine featuring striking new visuals, advanced A.I. technology, the most realistic squad combat and explosive action in new historic campaigns. The title is scheduled for release this Autumn and has not yet been rated.
Call of Duty 2 lets players experience four individual soldier stories as they overcome insurmountable odds in multiple campaigns. Players have the freedom to follow each of the four storylines through for the ultimate character-driven experience, or they can engage in the historic battles chronologically for quick hitting action.
Infinity Ward, creator of the blockbuster, original Call of Duty, has also expanded the scope of combat to deliver a truly realistic battlefield experience. Squads now have the freedom to take on a variety of mission objectives, on expansive battlefields that allow for multiple paths and the ability to utilize actual combat tactics like outflanking and fire and maneuver capabilities.
Call of Duty 2’s new engine and A.I. technology set the stage for authentic squad combat and astonishing action. Concealment can be key as battlefield smoke or even deployed smoke grenades cloud visibility. Weather effects such as the dusty sandstorms of North Africa and whiteout blizzard conditions of Russia, for example, will keep soldiers glued to their bunkers. The team has also employed a state-of-the-art Battle Chatter System that brings the action to life as squad-mates bark out context-sensitive updates in real-time to players through an advanced A.I. system.
EA announces The Sims 2 Nightlife
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Electronic Arts announced today that The Sims 2 Nightlife is under development from the celebrated Maxis studio, the creators of the widely popular franchise, The Sims. This is the second expansion pack for The Sims 2 which took the world by storm in September 2004 by becoming the fastest selling PC game and selling over 4.5M units worldwide to date. With The Sims 2 Nightlife, players will be able to take their Sims out to hit all the swanky hot spots in the all new downtown location and spice up their lives with an all new dating gameplay and a new life goal focused on pleasure seeking.
The Sims 2 Nightlife takes Sims into the night to explore all of their favorite after-dark activities. Players can either head out and discover their love lives or have a crazy night out with friends. With the new dating gameplay, players will see if their Sims have chemistry with others which will determine their romantic fate. The newest addition to the game includes the brand new pleasure seeker aspiration allowing players to explore a life filled with unforgettable dates, endless nights of dancing and fine dining. Make your Sims nightlife fantasy a reality with over 125 new objects including a DJ booth, Electro Dance Sphere and all you need to design the ultimate nightclub and VIP lounge.
The Sims 2 Nightlife is scheduled to ship under the EA GAMES brand in the Autumn of 2005. The Sims 2 is required to play The Sims 2 Nightlife.
Free Scenery Pack available for Zoo Tycoon 2
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Virtual zookeepers can now add a host of vibrant and entertaining new objects to their habitats with the Spring Scenery Pack for Zoo Tycoon 2. The new Scenery Pack, a free download from Blue Fang Games and Microsoft Game Studios, adds even more variety to the wide range of highly detailed objects in Zoo Tycoon 2 for Windows. The new pack features fountains, animal statues and windowed fencing in three different styles: brick, stone and a jungle motif. Objects that visitors can interact with such as a splash fountain and tortoise trampoline are also included.
The Spring Scenery Pack gives Zoo Tycoon 2 fans an even greater variety of options for creating the ultimate zoo experience. Players with an Internet connection can obtain the Scenery Pack from within the game by clicking on the "Downloads" icon and then selecting "Scenery Pack" in the menu. All the new objects help meet virtual guests' need for entertainment in the game.
Featuring 30 incredibly detailed animals, a dazzling array of building tools and objects, a new zoom feature and beautiful 3D graphics, Zoo Tycoon 2 lets players experience the excitement and fun of building the ultimate zoo. The best-selling game, developed by Blue Fang Games and published by Microsoft® Game Studios, has earned high praise from gaming and parenting experts as well as its loyal fan base.
For more information about Zoo Tycoon 2, please visit www.zootycoon.com.
Major raid removes over £1/2 Million illegal content
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In the early hours of Sunday morning, a team of anti-piracy officials swooped on illegal traders at a Staffordshire car boot sale, leading to the removal of 20,000 fake DVDs with an estimated street value of over half a million pounds.
The manoeuvre, led by Staffordshire Police and supported by ELSPA (Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association), Staffordshire Trading Standards, FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft) and Customs and Excise, uncovered a total of 20 stalls at Himley, Wombourne selling copied games, films, music, business software, 30,000 contraband cigarettes and a quantity of Viagra tablets. Pirated copies of Doom 3, a title rated as suitable for adults only, was the most prevalent games title, while officers discovered a small amount of previously unseen fake Gamecube mini discs.
Roger Bennett, director general of ELSPA commented: "This case illustrates the way in which piracy poses a threat to members of the public, allowing titles containing unregulated adult-rated content to be sold illegally without the enforcement of our rigorous ratings system, which is strictly adhered to by legitimate retail outlets. ELSPA would like to thank all those involved for their efforts to eradicate computer and video games piracy."
Two persons from the West Midlands area have been reported for offences against the Trade Marks Act 1994. The case is currently proceeding with the offenders now facing possible prosecution.
Sandlot Games Unfurls High Seas Trading Adventure in Tradewinds 2
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Sandlot Games, a leading developer and publisher of entertaining PC games announced the release of its much anticipated sequel to "Tradewinds(TM)", one of the top selling online games of 2004. The title is now available to consumers and can be purchased exclusively for the next two weeks from www.shockwave.com. "Tradewinds 2(TM)" will then be released to other channels worldwide, including directly from Sandlot Games at www.sandlotgames.com.
In "Tradewinds 2(TM)" players can create a vast trading empire in the Caribbean by choosing one of several unique and customizable characters. Players amass a fortune buying and selling goods, engaging in land and sea battles, and plundering enemy ships to earn enough gold to buy new ships, upgrades, and enchanted items. "Tradewinds 2(TM)" features two game modes and over sixty hours of gameplay.
Key features include:
* Buy low and sell high in 20 different ports with 10 different goods
* Choose one of 5 characters and learn their unique stories
* Create and customize your own character
* Embark on over 100 swashbuckling adventures
* Customize seven different ships
* Lay siege to ports and dominate the seas
* Trade magic weaponry and mysterious artifacts
"Tradewinds 2(TM)" is available now for the PC, with the retail price of $19.99. More information can be found on Sandlot Games' official website at www.sandlotgames.com, and on www.shockwave.com.
Imperial Glory demo available
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Eidos and Pyro Studios have released the 'official' "Imperial Glory" demo to the public.
You can grab it from the official website straight here.
It is strongly advised, for gamers with ATI Radeon cards that you use the Catalyst 5.1 drivers since this demo was developed with them. So if you're using an older version of the drivers, install the 5.1 first before you play this demo.
BloodRayne is coming to PSP
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Gamers will finally get their hands on gaming's hottest leading lady, as Majesco, an innovative provider of diversified products and content for digital entertainment platforms , today announced that its popular BloodRayne action/horror series is in development for the PSP TM handheld entertainment system. BloodRayne PSP is being developed by Full Fat and will make its handheld debut this fall.
Born from the unnatural union of vampire and human, BloodRayne is blessed with the powers of a vampire but cursed with the unquenchable thirst for blood and a weakness to sunlight. BloodRayne PSP will explore BloodRayne's own purpose and history, explaining and resurrecting 'dead' characters from previous games while developing new characters specifically for the PSP.
Additionally, BloodRayne PSP features two-player, co-op wireless multiplayer with a playable second character. Players engage in extremely brutal combat with a unique "kill system" based on racking up high scores by linking chains and combos, and gaining valuable bonus multipliers. The "kill system" also allows players to develop their character by unlocking devastating new moves.
Gizmondo Unveils 89 Knockout Games for 2005
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Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc., today emphatically stated its resolve to become a force to be reckoned with in the games market with the announcement of a massive 89 games scheduled for release on the new Gizmondo handheld multi-entertainment device.
Hit titles for Gizmondo have already been announced from Microsoft Games Studios, SCI, Disney's BuenaVista Games, Team 17, and Fathammer, with further announcements pending from European gaming giant, Ubisoft Entertainment, plus one of the world's leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment.
Many of these new titles will be subject to their own announcement releases. However, examples from the 2005 catalogue include:
Richard Burns Rally - SCi
(New) Battlestations: Midway - SCi
Carmageddon - SCi
(New) Conflict: Vietnam - SCi
Age of Empires - Microsoft Game Studios
Mech Assault - Microsoft Game Studios
It's Mr Pants - Microsoft Game Studios
Colors - Gizmondo Studios
Chicane - Gizmondo Studios
Sticky Balls - Gizmondo Studios
(New) Supernaturals - Gizmondo Studios
(New) Race - Gizmondo Studios
(New) Ghost - Gizmondo Studios
Furious Phil - Gizmondo Studios
(New) Hit and Myth - Gizmondo Studios
Johnny Whatever - Gizmondo Studios
Milo and the Rainbow Nasties - Gizmondo Studios
Momma, can I mow the lawn - Gizmondo Studios
Interstella Flames 2 - Gizmondo Studios
(New) Jump - Gizmondo Studios
Worms World Party - Team 17
(New) Alien Homonid - Tuna*
(New) Casino - Hustler*
(New) Goal - Factory 1*
(New) Verbier Ride - Jo Wood*
Burnout Revenge ... a new Burnout game!
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Electronic Arts today announced plans to let gamers live out their wildest commuter fantasies this September with Burnout Revenge.
Burnout Revenge lets gamers rip through rush hour traffic and lay waste to scores of rubbernecking roadhogs in an over-the-top scene of vehicular mayhem. The game is currently in development by Criterion Games for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Xbox® video game system from Microsoft.
Burnout Revenge is the sequel to 2004's award-winning Burnout 3: Takedown, which in March this year won three BAFTA Awards, including Best Racing and Best PS2 game categories, as well as being crowned Best PS2 game at the Joystick Awards 2004.
In addition to tricked out new race, crash and road rage modes, Burnout Revenge takes the series' blistering speed and spectacular destruction to dizzying new heights with an all-new Revenge mode, challenging gamers to battle the clock and unleash their frustrations on rush hour traffic.
EA will debut Burnout Revenge at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles on May 18, 19 and 20, 2005.
Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge
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Atari and Spellbound have announced plans to release Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge for personal computer, the follow up to 2001's Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive which garnered popular acclaim and massive sales across Europe and around the world. The second instalment of the Desperados franchise takes players once again to the heart of the old west with a host of new features, gripping gameplay and dramatic environments to bring the realities of the wild frontier into sharp focus for a wholly new interactive experience under the scorching sun. The game is scheduled for release in Q4 2005.
Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge boasts a range of brand new tactical possibilities with the player able to switch on the fly between a top-down isometric view, and a 3rd person perspective for all the thrills of a contemporary action adventure in the evocative setting of the bad old west. This facility creates new gameplay possibilities where, during brawls or gunfights for example, players can choose to take in the action from a distance to gain a strategic advantage, or get down and dirty in the thick of the fight. With the combination of sun-baked, oppressive desert atmosphere, gnarly frontier characterisations, and sumptuous 3D environments showing the best of the west in its wild heydays, Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge is a gun-slinging adventure like no other.
Sheduled for a Q4 release.
More detailed info on Atari's Timeshift
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PlayDevil.com has received more information regarding Atari's upcoming FPS game, "Timeshift". Developed by Saber Interactive and coming out on PC / Xbox this Autumn this FPS has a lot of potential.
Here are the goods:
OVERVIEW
In the not too distant future, the past will change. The world as we know it will be erased from history, as if it never was. Even the very memory of us will be wiped out like tears in the rain. Our descendants will never be born - our existence will become but a mere dream in another dimension. This, it would seem, is inevitable. For once the past has been altered the future as we know it will never come to be. There is only one hope for us, for our children, for our future. It is you – our very existence rests in your hands. May time be on your side.
STORY
Based around the year 2025 a retired colonel by the name of Albert Swift is given responsibility by the US Government for testing two of the most significant inventions of the century – a time-control device called the Quantum Suit and a time machine called the Quantum Transporter. However, before he gets a chance to carry out his experiments his laboratory is invaded by a masked man and in the confusion Swift is briefly sent back in time to 1900. Upon his return to 2025 the world he left has changed beyond all recognition. It is now Swift's responsibility to find a way to rectify things and find out who or what is behind the changes.
Bioware's Jade Empire has gone GOLD
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BioWare's dazzling vision of mythological China will soon spring to life, as Microsoft Game Studios announced today that Jade EmpireTM has gone gold. The stunningly beautiful action-RPG, exclusively for Xbox®, will burst into North American retail outlets starting on April 12, with worldwide distribution occurring shortly thereafter. Jade Empire fever has reached a deafening roar recently, with more than 11 major media outlets naming it one of the most anticipated games of 2005.
The Limited Edition of Jade Empire is loaded with bonus content and is now available for pre-order at the same price as the regular edition. The Limited Edition is packaged in a special foil hologram box and features a bonus character and fighting style. The bonus character, Monk Zeng, has the ability to channel his Chi, or spiritual energy, to fuel powerful magic attacks that manipulate both elemental and spiritual forces. Monk Zeng can equip himself with a special weapon called the spade staff, a deadly weapon useful for slashing foes at a distance and finishing them with lethal follow-up attacks. The Jade Empire Limited Edition is available for pre-order now for the same suggested retail price as the standard version, $49.95 (U.S.).
Created by the award-winning development team at BioWare, Jade Empire will let players master dozens of martial arts fighting styles and mystical powers that match the awesome spectacle of Hong Kong action movies. The game features a deep, rich story in the tradition of BioWare, which most recently developed Star Wars®: Knights of the Old RepublicTM. Players can train under their master's watchful eye to learn powerful martial arts and mystical powers. When danger threatens, players will travel across the world, from the harsh mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the lush gardens of the Imperial City. In their adventures, players will face powerful human and supernatural foes, learn exotic and magical martial arts and discover the darkest secrets of the world. Only by mastering the greatest fighting styles and defeating the most powerful enemies will players earn their place as a master of martial arts in the world of Jade Empire.
For more information about Jade Empire, visit http://xbox.com/jadeempire/ or http://jade.bioware.com/.
'24' Counts Down for PlayStation 2 this Autumn
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The countdown has begun to the release of '24: The GameTM' on PlayStation®2. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced an exclusive licence deal with Twentieth Century Fox to bring the acclaimed show '24' onto PlayStation 2. Set to become the biggest action adventure game of the year, '24: The Game' lets gamers take control and live a 'brand new day' in the life of Jack Bauer and the Los Angeles Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU).
Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's Cambridge Studio, and in a working partnership with Fox and the TV show's producers, directors, scriptwriters and stars, '24: The Game' is set between seasons two and three and provides the answers to many unanswered questions: who was really behind the assassination attempt on President Palmer? How did Kim Bauer get a job in the L.A. CTU? How did Jack Bauer and Chase Edmunds first start working together? The game has jaw-dropping revelations for '24' fans and thrilling, non-stop time-pressure gameplay.
Featuring many of the stars from the first three seasons, '24: The Game' showcases the most extensive cast of Hollywood actors ever seen in a game.
Konami guns for PSP with Coded Arms
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Konami announces stunning first-person shooter for Sony's new handheld video game system
Konami of Europe has announced it will release Coded Arms, a breath-taking first-person shooter title, for Sony's PSPTM handheld video game system, this summer.
Already being hailed as one of the most anticipated titles for the new system, Coded Arms is a fast-paced and aesthetically stunning first-person shooter set within a hastily abandoned Virtual Reality system. The VR universe was originally conceived as a training device to prepare mankind for an alien invasion, but was hurriedly shut down when the system became self-aware and created a brutal world populated with virtual, yet hostile alien races. Cast as a hacker, the player is equipped with an array of hi-tech weaponry and must cleanse the VR world of its unsavoury denizens.
The game's virtual landscape is split into three distinct worlds and enjoys a lavish level of detail and lighting effects that show off the power of the Sony system perfectly, while eerie lighting and shadow effects add to the ever-present oppressive atmosphere. Similarly, Coded Arms' computer-devised aliens are equally impressive and range from enhanced soldiers, insect-themed species and robotic adversaries, each of which have certain vulnerabilities to specific weapons that the player can use to their advantage.
Coded Arms also ensures the player is suitably equipped for the tough task that awaits them. Over 30 different weapon systems are available, with machine guns and pulse weapons and sniper rifles allowing for blanket or precision shooting, while a variety of grenade styles also feature in the game's impressive arsenal. The game also makes use of the PSP's wireless capabilities, with up to four players invited to compete in the game's many multi-player modes. Any weapons collected by the player in the single-player mode can also be accessed during the multi-player games, further extending the longevity of this already engrossing shooter.
Coded Arms will be released for the PSPTM handheld video game system in Q3, 2005.
Nintendo DS 500,000 units sold!
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Following the launch of Nintendo DS in Europe on 11th March 2005, the new hand-held console is proving to be a phenomenal success with European gamers having snapped up over 500,000 units by Easter Saturday – that's 77% of the consoles that were in stores across Europe for launch. Many stores have reported they are out of stock however more deliveries are being made to replenish stocks.
Games sales have also been outstanding with Super Mario 64 DS alone having sold over 250,000 units and sales of WarioWare Touched! are also extremely strong. There is a wide variety of titles now in stores and this initial success will be followed by the release of more great games including Yoshi Touch & Go from Nintendo on 6th May, Need for Speed Underground 2 from EA on 27h May and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith from Ubisoft also in May, along with many more to follow throughout 2005.