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] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, August 27 2004 @ 15:57 CET]Gainward annouce the Powerpack! ultra2400 GS
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Gainward Co., Ltd., the leading manufacturer of high performance 3D graphics and home entertainment accelerators, announces that with its award-winning Gainward PowerPack! Ultra/2400 “Golden Sample”TM Gainward will be first to market with a GeForce 6800 GT running at “Ultra clock settings” exclusively bundled with DOOM3.
Nintendo GameCube line up!
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, August 27 2004 @ 15:50 CET]
Alright, ever wanna know when your favourite game from Nintendo will be released on their GC ? Oh yes we do need to update our release list as soon as possible. But in the meantime here are "official" (from Nintendo but please bare that these dates can be changed at any time) dates for Nintendo's latest GC games:
Oct. 5 NBA Live 2005 Electronic Arts
Oct. 11 Paper MarioTM: The Thousand-Year
Door Nintendo
Oct. 12 Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams THQ
Oct. 14 Midway Arcade Treasures 2 Midway
October Disney Presents a Pixar Film The Incredibles THQ
October SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie THQ
October Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus Konami
October Ten Pin Alley 2 XS Games
Nov. 2 Spyro: A Hero's Tail Vivendi Universal Games
Nov. 8 Mario TennisTM Nintendo
Nov. 15 Metroid® Prime 2 Echoes Nintendo
Nov. 16 Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings
and the Lost Ocean Namco
Nov. 23 Viewtiful Joe 2 Capcom
November Git On Da Floor XS Games
November Git On Da Mic XS Games
November Need for Speed Underground 2 Electronic Arts
November The Polar Express THQ
November Prince of Persia Warrior Within Ubisoft
Dec. 6 Mario Party® 6 Nintendo
Pre-holiday King Arthur Konami
Fall 2004 FIFA Soccer 2005 Electronic Arts
Fall 2004 GoldenEye: Rogue Agent Electronic Arts
Fall 2004 The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age Electronic Arts
Fall 2004 Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue Electronic Arts
Fall 2004 The URBZ: Sims in the City Electronic Arts
Q4 Call of Duty: Finest Hour Activision
Q4 Intellivision Lives! Arcade Classic Crave
Q4 Lemony Snicket's A Series Activision
Q4 Mini-Golf Mayhem Crave
Q4 Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Activision
Q4 World Championship Poker Crave
Henry signs for Konami!
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Konami of Europe has announced that Thierry Henry, the world top striker, is to be one of the faces of Pro Evolution Soccer 4, the latest installment in Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo's highly regarded football simulation for PlayStation 2, PC-DVD and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
The current European and Premiership Golden Boot holder, Thierry Henry is the most prolific and respected striker in the modern game, and a self-confessed fan of the Pro Evolution Soccer series. The 27-year-old striker joined Arsenal from Juventus in 1999 and rapidly established himself as a Premiership force, scoring 154 goals in five seasons with the North London club. He is also a mainstay of the French national side, with 27 goals to his 63 appearances.
As part of the deal, Henry will appear on Pro Evolution Soccer 4's packaging and promotional materials. He will also be available for promotional purposes in the run-up to the game's launch in October.
Koei is bringing Kessen III to Europe
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, August 27 2004 @ 15:45 CET]
The Kessen series melded two elements, 'game' and 'drama' together into grand epics that have won the acclaim of critics and consumers worldwide. The appeal of commanding one side of an epic clash between two great armies and the awe of watching dramatic events unfold across spectacular vistas are what the Kessen series is all about. Kessen III will be considered the game that redefined the Kessen series.
One of the most appealing elements of the Kessen series has always been its use of the "Group Control Engine". Kessen III will utilise the power of the PlayStation 2 to the maximum to further evolve the "Group Control Engine" that will power Kessen III. No longer will the player be limited to watching a unit attack while under the control of the group engine – now in Kessen III, the player has direct control of any unit's action. The player now chooses to control the officer or the entire unit!
The storyline will follow the rise of the well known Oda Nobunaga and his allies and forces that supported his quest for supremacy. This deep and compelling narrative will be supported with over 120 minutes of movie sequences.
Blessed with an indomitable vision and fearless constitution, Oda Nobunaga is tasked with overcoming the chaos of his world and bringing peace to Japan.
Two new products from SpectraVideo
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The first new addition to their successful range of Logic3 PC controllers is the "PC247 Topdrive GT4". It features ten fire button's, 3 levels of steering sensitivity and the ease of USB connectivity. Fully compatible with all PC driving games, the new PC Topdrive GT4 offers exceptional features with outstanding value for money.
Another great new addition is the PS445 Topdrive RF+. A wireless steering wheel for use with PlayStation consoles. 2.4GHz wireless technology provides a 10 meter operating range from receiver unit to the steering wheel.
Features include ten fire buttons, 3 levels of steering sensitivity, vibration feedback with full size accelerator & brake pedals. Offering 100 hours of wireless Gameplay from 4 x AA batteries the new Topdrive RF+ offers wireless gameplay with exceptional features and outstanding value for money.
Sammy Studios Spy Fiction has gone gold
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Sammy Studios, Inc., a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment content, today announced that "Spy Fiction" has gone gold. Coming exclusively for the Playstation®2 computer entertainment system, "Spy Fiction" is a fast-paced stealth-action video game that introduces a number of new features and game play mechanics to the genre. Among these innovations is the groundbreaking ability for players to steal and assume the appearance, voice and other identifying traits of characters they encounter in the game. "Spy Fiction" is developed by Access Games, Inc., and is slated to arrive on store shelves beginning September 1, 2004 at an MSRP of $39.99. This game is rated M for Mature by the ESRB for Blood, Language, Sexual Themes and Violence.
We like those last 4 words!
Ghost in the shell : Standalone Complex comin'
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Bandai America, the publisher of popular anime-based games such as ".hack," "Digimon," and "Gundam Force" selected Kohnke Communications LLC, a public relations agency specializing in interactive entertainment to oversee public relations strategies and press outreach for the upcoming release "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex."
"Kohnke Communications' experience with delivering coverage in media outlets will assist us in establishing 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex' with the mainstream market," said Kenichi Nakata, senior vice president of electronics for Bandai America.
NeoGeo King of Fighters comes to ... X-Box!!!
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, August 27 2004 @ 15:38 CET]
Hooray Hooray, that's gotto be the best news of today!
At long last, possession of one of videogaming's most influential fighting series has become a reality for home console owners. Those unfortunate enough not able to afford the luxurious NEOGEO can rejoice, as Ignition Entertainment is announcing the release of both King Of Fighters 2000 and King Of Fighters 2001 in a double pack for the XboxTM and PlayStation®2, to be released early November '04 with a suggested retail price of Ł19.99.
The King Of Fighters series has existed for exactly one decade now, and with good reason. Years of refinement have created a deep and involving fighting system that has provided gamers with the level of intricacy that all fighter fans crave, and the unique 2D styling provides an instantly memorable look that invokes wistful sighs from long-time arcade goers.
The sheer wealth of characters (over 30 initially selectable in King Of Fighters 2000, and even more available in King Of Fighters 2001) ensures that players will find a pugilist that suits their personal fighting style, and the innovative Striker system, which allows players to call forth a helping hand from other characters when things aren't going so well, adds another dimension to the already distinctive gameplay.
Nokia announce X-Men Legends for N-GAGE
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, August 27 2004 @ 15:36 CET]
Nokia today announced that X-MenTM Legends, the first 3D action-RPG based on the popular Marvel characters, the X-Men, will be released for the N-Gage platform under agreement with Activision (Nasdaq:ATVI). X‑Men Legends challenges players to create, customize and control their favorite X-Men Super Heroes in teams of four in their ongoing battle to protect humanity from the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and other Marvel Super Villains.
Gamers can train their X-Men squad through a variety of single player missions, as well as up to four player multiplayer missions via Bluetooth wireless technology. On the N-Gage Arena, players will be able to post high scores and download new missions and games.
Activision is still dominating the gaming charts
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Activision's domination of the top of the gaming charts looks set to continue, as the publishing giant unveils an amazing array of top quality games being unveiled to the public at Game Stars Live.
The most innovative game ever to be based upon the classic Star Wars movies will be released later this year – but attendees of Game Stars Live, the UK's biggest ever computer and videogames exhibition, will be able to get their hands on it early, as Activision has confirmed that Star Wars: Battlefront will make its full UK public debut at the show.
Also making their first public appearance on the firm's colossal booth will be Tony Hawk's Underground 2, X-Men Legends, and Shark Tale. Recent hits such as Spiderman 2, Shrek 2 and Doom 3 [restricted 18 only area] will also feature.
Midway will be showcasing new games @ Game Stars Live
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Leading interactive software developer and publisher Midway Games has confirmed that it will be showcasing three stunning games at Game Stars Live 2004: NBA Ballers, PSI-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, and an exclusive UK premiere of Mortal Kombat: Deception.
The latest offering from the massively successful long-running Mortal Kombat franchise, MK: Deception will be available for the UK public to play for the first time in the Over-18 zone at Game Stars Live 2004. Want to try your luck against Sub-Zero, Scorpion or Raiden? Brace yourself for some serious martial arts-style fighting that will appeal to longtime Mortal Kombat fans and next-generation gamers alike. MK: Deception is also the first 3D combat game to feature online gameplay for both PS2 and Xbox consoles.
Aside from this exclusive MK coup, PSI-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy will also be on hand, testing your psychic abilities and requiring you to fight with the powers of your mind, while NBA Ballers offers intense one-on-one competition with the likes of basketball legends Tracy McGrady, Magic Johnson and Wilt Chamberlain .
The beast is out ..... Catwoman, the game
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Whoohoo, just got note from the lads over @ Global Image that Electronic Arts new game, based on the movie "Catwoman" (Halle Berry , rrrrrr) is available on PS2, Xbox, PC, GC and the lovely GBA!
If you have seen the movie, you'll love this game. If you haven't well .... you'll love the digital version of Halle anyways :-).
Mythic Entertainment announces new IMPERATOR website
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Mythic Entertainment, developer and publisher of the massively-multiplayer online role-playing game, "Dark Age of Camelot," today unveiled the new website for their upcoming Sci-fi themed next-generation MMORPG, "Imperator(TM)." Currently in development, "Imperator" is set in an alternate future in which the Roman Empire never fell, and presents a thrilling world for online gamers, filled with advanced technology and interplanetary warfare. The new online destination for "Imperator," www.imperatoronline.com, features concept art, developer diaries and will continuously reveal information and assets until the game ships in Winter 2005.
“Sci-fi and MMO fans are eagerly anticipating more information about 'Imperator,' and we’re thrilled to offer them an online source for frequent updates and exclusive assets,” said Mark Jacobs, president and CEO of Mythic Entertainment. “The site is a way for the development team to communicate with fans, and for the fans to see and participate in the evolution of this next-generation game.”
GMX media release new SPECNAZ video
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GMX Media today announces the release of a new video of in-game footage of the tactical first person shooter title SPECNAZ, scheduled for release in 2005. SPECNAZ is the abbreviation for the Russian army special forces teams called "SPECialnogo NAZnacenie". For the first time in PC gaming history, the SPECNAZ will be at your military command to complete a wide variety of mission objectives set in Cold War era.
Download the new SPECNAZ movie here!
http://www.gmxmedia.net/specnaz/downloads/
“SPECNAZ is a highly original and exciting title for GMX Media.” commented COO for GMX Media Eugene Perry. “The market is awash with FPS titles that focus on the historical engagements fought by British and US military forces. SPECNAZ will engage new players with its fascinating content and intellectual depth not usually associated with the FPS genre.”
GMX announces Will Of Steel
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GMX Media today announcing that they will be publishing the ground breaking military Real Time Strategy game Will of Steel for PC – CD ROM. The game is to be launched across the UK in the Q4 2004.
“Will of Steel is set to be one of our strongest games to be launched.” Commented COO for GMX Media Eugene Perry. “This game will astonish both dedicated and casual players of PC games with its ground breaking use of existing graphic technologies and its unique use of in-game voice control mechanisms.”
“It is our great pleasure to join forces with GMX Media to bring Will of Steel to gamers across Europe and Asia. I truly believe that Will of Steel’s first-of-its-kind in-game voice control system will offer gamers a brand new way to enjoy the gameplay. The system allows players to issue commands and control units with their own voice so simulating a real-life feel for military commanding. With beautiful graphics, tons of different units, and many special options, the game is fun and challenging”. Commented COO for Gameyus
THE GAME:
Will of Steel is a modern warfare tactical 3D Real Time Strategy game set in the early 1990s. As a young Marine officer, William Steel is the son of the highly decorated USMC General Thomas Steel. Players must assume command and responsibility of the battalion at his control and defeat your opposing in forces in hostile locations around the globe.
At the players disposal will be infantry, battle tanks, armoured personnel carriers, recon units and many other types of military hardware. The player must make wise military choices and decide how to adjust his/her actions to counteract the strategy employed by the enemy forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. Through the use of dynamic Sun, missions unfold from dawn to dusk with a number of climate conditions, such as rain and fog, that may help or hinder your battle progress.
Throughout the game, the player also strives to improve his/her career. By winning medals and being promoted, various special options are revealed that he/she can use in battle. Special options include:
• Air transport
• Artillery support
• Air strike
• Satellite reconnaissance
• Long range missile attack
• Reinforcement
• Special operations team
VOICE CONTROL
In Will of Steel, the player has full control of all assigned units, camera, and special options such as: Air Attack, Transport, Special Teams etc, through the use of vocal commands. The player can order unit movements, choose tactics, groups units, and can even choose the types of weapons and stances that the units take. These possibilities will allow the more skilled players to play the game and lead their troops exactly the way they desire while the less skilled players will also be able to manage units while using simpler commands and options.
It is also possible to play the game almost entirely by voice commands alone. The mouse pad can be used to select units and groups of units, to point to the places where commands should be executed, and to select options from one of the menus. Keyboard allows for a quick and convenient way (shortcut) for various commands to be executed.
Special focus is given to voice control because it has never been used in RTS games before. Voice control should help the player to control his/her units much more easily and effectively than by just using the keyboard and mouse pad. Besides that, voice control has the purpose of simulating natural verbal communication between officers and their units. This will add to the realism and will make the player feel as if he was a real-life military commander.
Playdevil.com crew takin' a small break
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Some of us (not all) will be takin' a short break, starting from tomorrow to end next week. Call it a short holiday since we haven't had any yet!
We will be totally back in the week of 23 august. Some guys from the site are still workin' on content, probably postin' some news from time to time aswell but still, there will be some less activity in these days.
We pray that the sun will be there because most of the time it's raining here so ... fingers crossed ... be back soon!
Bjorn
Editor in chief
PlayDevil.com
European DOOM3 is OFFICIAL out!!!
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Doom 3 is out!!! While the game was already out for a few weeks in the US and other countries, most of the european gamers had to wait to today to get the game from their local softwareshop.
The terror is about to begin...with the release of Doom 3(tm), the most
anticipated PC game of the year, on the 13th of August. A sci-fi horror
masterpiece, Doom 3 combines a dramatic storyline, pulse-pounding action,
incredible graphics and revolutionary technology to deliver the most
gripping and frightening gaming experience ever created. PC Zone has
already declared Doom 3 "a masterpiece," and awarded it a score of 93%.
Doom 3 will be available at retail outlets for a suggested retail price of
59.95 EUR.
Note: our review copy of DOOM3 should already been delivered to us but according to our main pr contact from Activision, it will still last 10 more days before she gets them ! Talkin' about popularity :-) As soon as we got a review copy, be sure to expect a devilish review of ID software's DOOM3!
New "Rome:Total War" flash site
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Check out the new "Rome: Total War" flash site from Activision:
http://www.totalwar.com/game/
Rome: Total War(tm) is the multi award winning, massively anticipated, next
generation of the Total War(tm) series which is set to redefine the real
time strategy (RTS) genre in 2004. Four years in the making, Rome: Total
War features revolutionary technology that brings epic, cinematic battles to
the PC with graphics and gameplay beyond anything which has ever been seen.
Players will be carried into the midst of ancient history's most intense
conflicts as they lead mighty armies of more than 5,000 fully 3D, motion
captured warriors on stunning 3D battlefields stretching to the horizon.
They can play as legendary generals including Julius Caesar and Hannibal, or
they can pit their wits against them as they use the art of Total War to
conquer their enemies.
Releasedate: Autumn 2004
New Piranha accessory
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Apparently xbox console will get a decrease in price during the next holiday
season and will become a mass market product finallly. Knowing that the DVD
playabililty on Xbox became a common use, Piranha will appear again with a
favorite tool. The new MX3 DVD Remote will be launched mid September at a
perfect price (17,95 EUR)-quality proportion.
CDV unleashes multiplayer demo for "Codename Panzers"
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CDV Software Entertainment, a leading German publisher and distributor of computer entertainment software, today announced that the multiplayer demo "Codename: PANZERS" is now available online at www.panzers.com. Highly praised by critics in Europe for incredible graphics and fast-paced, highly entertaining game play, this World War II real-time strategy title is scheduled to be in North American retail stores on October 1.
"We are very excited to offer this sneak peek of the Codename: PANZERS multi-player experience to English speaking customers," said Associate Producer Mario Kroll. "It truly highlights our fast-paced, nearly perfect blend of exhilarating game play elements within a rich, immersive environment based on key historical battles."
This multiplayer demo for "Codename: PANZERS" supports up to four players on two teams. Featuring popular game modes like Team Match and Domination, the demo gives English speaking audiences the first taste of head-to-head combat. Whether fighting for dominance of a small Russian village, or slugging it out building-to-building among the shattered ruins of Stalingrad, gamers can now experience the nail-biting drama of World War II while competing against friends and online opponents.
Massive Update for Dark Horizons: Lore
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GarageGames announced today a massive update release of Dark Horizons: Lore from MaxGaming Technologies, LLC. featuring new and enhanced interfaces, weapons, sound, maps and unlimited play demo on Windows and Mac.
Dark Horizons: Lore (DH:L) is a persistent player, first-person action game, in a near future Earth setting where factions fight for control of North America using remotely piloted Mechanized Assault Vehicles (MAVs). The faction wars are driven by player stats as they fight for control of objectives scattered throughout North America. Stats and player management can be viewed online and in-game. Dark Horizons: Lore is built on a distributed server model that allows players to play online for free while offering the immersive qualities of subscription-based games.
“Its exciting to see this new model for building a game materialize as players’ actions direct the flow of history, and we continue to add more tech and territory,” says Adrian Wright, lead designer of Dark Horizons: Lore. “Improving the game with inspiration and sometimes actual content from players makes Lore like a real war simulation with ever changing combatants and game play.”
Worms World Party soon on N-Gage
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Nokia and THQ Wireless have announced today the release of "Worms World Party" for Nokia's N-Gage. It will be a turn-based game with multi-player gamemodes such as co-op, head to head.
Available this November on N-Gage!
The Case of the Silver Earring has gone gold
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The Case of the Silver Earring, the new graphic adventure game inspired by
the adventures of Sherlock Holmes has gone gold today. The game is due for
release in the UK on the 27th of August 2004, complete with a free DVD
film of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon.
DOOM3 European release date
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If you already have started to bite your nails off and blood is comin' out of them, we got good news for you.
The european release date of probably the biggest game release (together with half life 2) of this year, DOOM 3 has been set on 13 AUGUST! That means next friday! So bare with all of us just another week and get it fast from your local gameshop.
Another note, more for our dutch readers is that the distributor, with FAME music and a dutch game magazine are setting up next week (11 agust) a DOOM 3 event. You'll be able to play the game BEFORE it hits retail in Europe. It will be held in the FAME music megastore (20.00 to 22.00) in Amsterdam and you'll be able to play a massive LAN party. Also DOOM3 will be sold aswell with a discount of 10%. Music, food and drinks will be supplied too for those thirsty gamers.
So if u are around, pay them a visit!
Golden Joystick Awards
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As plans for the 22nd Golden Joystick Awards continue apace, organiser Dennis Publishing has revealed Gamestation will be the exclusive retail partner for the 2004 awards.
Gamestation will be promoting the awards extensively in-store as well as supporting them with an online and direct marketing campaign driving public voting and positioning The Golden Joysticks firmly in the high street
At the same time, Dennis has revealed Electronic Arts, Macrovision and Sonopress have all pledged their support to the glittering event, confirming the Joystick's position as the only industry games ceremony of note.
Additionally, Dennis has revealed the voting for this year's Awards – which take place at the Park Lane Hilton on November 5th 2004 – looks set smash all previous records, with over 35,000 votes cast in the first few weeks of polling.
Play Halo 2 this September on Game Stars Live
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Visitors to Game Stars Live will be among the first players in the world to get their hands on the hugely-anticipated Xbox® blockbuster Halo 2, as Xbox has confirmed that the follow-up to Bungie's record-breaking, award-winning first-person action adventure will receive its UK public playable debut at September's Game Stars Live, the biggest computer and video gaming exhibition the country has ever seen.
Halo 2 has been kept under wraps since its announcement – only a few select members of the press have been privileged to play any code to date. The Xbox presence at the Docklands event will feature a dedicated Halo 2 area, with visitors able to sample some of the explosive action for themselves, way ahead of Halo 2's UK release on 11th November 2004.
For the first time in the series, Halo 2 will offer full online compatibility through the revolutionary Xbox® LiveTM service. Game Stars Live visitors can therefore gain a competitive advantage, ensuring they're ready for battle once the game is available.
Carmen Electra and Tom Arnold in PlayBoy game?
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Co-publishers Groove Games and ARUSH Entertainment today announced that their upcoming, highly anticipated title "Playboy: The Mansion(tm)," published under license from Playboy Enterprises, will feature celebrity guests Carmen Electra and Tom Arnold on its interactive game play roster, and that the Official game site, www.PlayHef.com, is now online for you to immerse yourself in the virtual Playboy video game experience.
Much like the ultra-cool parties thrown by Hugh Hefner in real life, players will have the opportunity to host incredible parties for dozens of celebrities in "Playboy: The Mansion." Each celebrity comes equipped with his/her own characteristic data, unique to the real life personality being emulated. In addition to their physical likeness, every celebrity possesses a set of moods and drives that steer their motivations and reactions in specific social situations. Even their own zodiac signs mysteriously affect the celebrity guests. Players have the opportunity to interact with these celebrities in order to build meaningful friendships, strike profitable business deals, or even stimulate a sizzling romance.
“I am very excited about my cameo in this game,” said internationally known actress, model, TV host and Playboy favorite Carmen Electra. “I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for Hef and the incredible lifestyle he lives, and to have a virtual avatar representing me in 'Playboy: The Mansion' is very exciting. I look forward to seeing myself at many of the incredible parties that gamers will throw in their virtual Playboy Mansions on the PlayStation2, Xbox and PC.”
GarageGames to Rollout Marble Blast on Xbox
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GarageGames announced today that they are bringing the power of Torque-created games to Xbox over the Xbox Live service, and have agreed to bring Marble Blast and other titles online via the soon to be released Xbox Live Arcade.
Marble Blast is an arcade-style action game where players race against time as they navigate their marbles through moving platforms and dangerous hazards, collecting treasure along the way.
“Bringing Marble Blast to Xbox Live Arcade is a natural for the game and the players it appeals to,” comments Jeff Tunnell, President of GarageGames. “This lays the foundation for full Xbox platform support in Torque and expands the opportunities for high quality independent games.”
Launching this fall, Xbox Live Arcade is a new online experience that brings broad-appeal, casual games directly to your Xbox console over the Xbox Live service. Casual gamers can now play classic favorites, arcade, puzzle, trivia, card, board and other games on their television with the added social features of Xbox Live, including multiplayer gameplay (in supported games), high-score upload and voice chat, which enables gamers to talk to each other via a standard headset. Xbox Live Arcade games like Marble Blast are easy to buy and easy to start playing quickly.
LEGO Star Wars video game ....
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Get your lightsabers ready; LEGO Star Wars is landing in Edinburgh this August. The Edinburgh International Games Festival has set the date for the European debut of LEGO Star Wars, the brand new video game for console and PC slated for release in spring 2005, as part of the festival's unique Games Screenings programme.
Blending the unique world of designs of LEGO toys with the unforgettable characters of the prequel eras of the Star Wars universe, LEGO Star Wars will offer dynamic vehicles, environments and characters to young players, who will be able to live all of the adventures of the most memorable and exciting scenes from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and the eagerly awaited Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.
The game boasts two-player "drop-in/drop-out" co-operative play throughout; and with the unique LEGO 'Free Play' mode, players can take both Light Side and Dark Side characters into unique situations.
The game will be released in conjunction with an exciting new range of LEGO Star Wars play materials in spring 2005, prior to the May 2005 release of Star Wars: Episode III.
LEGO Star Wars is being developed for console and PC under an agreement between The LEGO Company and LucasArts. The LEGO Company has contracted with game publisher Giant Interactive Entertainment to handle all aspects of game development and publishing and they are working with acclaimed developer Traveller's Tales, whose major successes to date include the Toy Story, Crash Bandicoot: Wrath of Cortex and Finding Nemo video games
Shellshock : Nam 67 comin' up this September
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Eidos sent out a press release stating that ShellShock: Nam '67 would be hitting the street Friday 3rd September in Europe and 14th September in North America. ShellShock: Nam '67 is a third person perspective shooter based on the Vietnam War developed by Guerrilla for the PC, PS2 and Xbox.
"ShellShock: Nam '67 is an important release for Eidos, especially as it is the first game of what will hopefully prove to be a very successful franchise. We are giving the game significant marketing support across all media, and in conjunction with the very positive press coverage already received, we are confident that ShellShock: Nam '67 will perform strongly at retail."
Bill Gates wants to buy Nintendo ??
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The latest CNN Money Game Over column has quotes from German magazine Wirtschafts Woche which paraphrases Microsoft mogul Bill Gates on his desire to buy Nintendo.
"It would be a great investment," said Perrin Kaplan, vice president of marketing and corporate affairs for Nintendo. "We're a very successful company. But the bad news for Mr. Gates is we're not for sale."
Worms Forts: Under Siege demo
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Team17 has released a playable demo for Worms Forts: Under Siege which comes in at 145 megs.
It contains one single player and one multiplayer map.
Download it right here.
PC Demo Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade
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In the rank of a Commander of Knights you have to make his way through the lost city of Petra and to face groups of opponents armed with different weapons using unique fighting techniques.
Download here.
Gotcha Demo released
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Never heard of it before but perhaps worth mentioning it. 'Gotcha' demo is available now.It's fully in german but since it's an action game, there shouldn't be many problems. Gotcha features no real weapons but air compressed weapons and color ammunition, also known as paintball guns.
Download.
Empires: Dawn of the Modern v1.2 patch
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Empires: Dawn of the Modern' - v1.2 Update Patch is now available.
This update brings you retail game to v1.02 and addresses an issue involving redundant server queries. This should improve performance in the GameSpy Lobby.
Grab that patch here.