March 2003
Linux On Your XBOX Solder Free Now!
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Sean 'Hades' Connolly
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Slashdot is reporting today that the people over at www.xbox-scene.com and www.xboxhacker.net have managed to run Linux on your XBOX without one of those mod chip thingy majigs. They are booting the Linux Operating System through a bug in the memory save on the EA game 007: Agent Under Fire. You need to have an original copy of the game and a memory card you can attach to your PC to place the proper files on it. Kudos goes out to the people who have figured this way to boot Linux on XBOX. Those who want to try a stab at Linux on your XBOX can now do so without opening your hardware and voiding your warranty.
IGN's Starcraft: Ghost Sunday
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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For anyone looking foward to Blizzard's upcoming third person shooter Starcraft: Ghost, you'll be wise to head on over to IGN Xbox tomorrow night and check out their special coverage of the game. Apparently they have seen the game and will be ready to tell us all about it Sunday night. Sounds interesting? I thought so. They did say it's like mixing Splinter Cell and Metroid together. That sounds even more interesting. Will Sunday night ever come?
Dead Man's Hand Screenshots For Ya, Pardner
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Evil Avatar has some early screenshots of the upcoming Xbox game Dead Man's Hand and might I say they look promising. Check out the shots right here and load up your revolver to prepare for the game when it hits this fall.
More Shinobi Goodness On The Way
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Sean 'Hades' Connolly
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The folks over at GamerFeed have released the word that Sega Overworks has officially announced that another sequel to the Shinobi franchise is currently under development for the Playstation 2. Sega Overworks mentioned that they will be going in a different direction with the new title, however they didn't mention anything specific.
No release date has been announced yet.
Dead Man's Hand On Your Xbox
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Atari is going to take you back to the old west with their upcoming Xbox game Dead Man's Hand. Crafted by HumanHead, the folks responsible for Rune, this old west first person shooter will allow players to compete on Xbox Live."Dead Man's Hand will be an amazing recreation of the Old West, from the high drama of showdowns to the window-smashing action of shoot outs to the bitter plights of vengeance," said Steve Allison, vice president of marketing for Infogrames, Inc.'s Los Angeles studio. "Using the power of the Xbox and Unreal Technology together, Human Head is creating one of the best looking, best playing and truly unique first person shooters ever released. Xbox owners are in for a real treat, both in single player and against online foes through Xbox Live!" Look for Dead Man's Hand this fall and relive those old days of playing cowboys and indians.
New Staind Single Surfaces
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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New Rock favorites Staind are ready to unleash their fourth album 14 Shades Of Grey on May 20th and you can get your very first listen of the new album. Bandbuilder has a preview snippit of the song Price To Play. It sounds like the heavier material from their last album Break The Cycle, but not quite as heavy as Dysfunction. Staind fans should definitely check it out, but since it's only a preview clip keep in mind that it's hard to judge the song by.
Snoop Dogg Is Slapped With A Lawsuit
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Sean 'Hades' Connolly
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Yahoo News is reporting that the infamous rapper Snoop Dogg is being sued by an unknown person who uses the nick name Jim Bob. Jim Bob left a message on Snoop’s answering machine showing support for Snoop’s ongoing battle with the managing director of Deathrow Records, Suge Knight. The questionable message is used in the song Pimp Slapp’d on the album Paid Tha Cost To Be Tha Boss which was released in November 2002. Jim Bob says since then fears for his safety due to where he and Suge Knight reside: Compton, California and has already claimed to recieve threats.
Splinter Cell Ports Sneaking To Stores Sooner Than Expected
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Ubi Soft sends word that they've changed a few release dates on the Splinter Cell front. Re-mark your calenders because April 8th will now be the release date for Splinter Cell on the Playstation 2 and Gamecube. Previously the date for the Gamecube version was later than this. They have also announced that the Game Boy Advance version will be released on April 24th. I'm sure this will make a lot of people happy. Gee, don't games usually get bumped back? It's not too common for this "early release" phenomena to happen. We should be grateful.
Some Angry Green Screenshots From The Hulk
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Bruce Banner is a cool guy. I wish I could just turn into a green monster and beat the snot out of people when I get mad. I'm sure the rest of you wish that as well. I was overjoyed to find out that we will get the chance with an upcoming game about The Hulk to go along with the upcoming movie. The folks over at Worthplaying.com have a few new screenshots of the game in action. We'll be able to beat up things as The Hulk on our PC, Playstation 2, Gamecube, and Xbox platforms soon. From the looks of the game, it seems to be unrelated to the movie's concept (unlike last year's Spider-man game which mirrored the movie in many ways) and is taking more of an approach to the comic book series.
The Philly Classic 4 Happens This Weekend
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Sean 'Hades' Connolly
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Classic gamers from around the east coast will be flocking to the Valley Forge Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this weekend. The Philly Classic will be kicking off for the fourth time on Saturday morning (Friday night for pre-registers) for a weekend full of interviews, fun and game trading. Such great events as game contests, full arcade cabinets set to free play, and classic game programmers will be giving speeches throughout the day. Also Atari Age will be releasing 6 new Atari 2600 games at the event. You can see a lineup of the releases here.
Sadly I will not be able to attend the Philly Classic this year but I will be attending the Classic Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada in mid-August. But if you're in driving distance of Philadelphia and have the weekend free take a drive on up.
| Wednesday, March 26, 2003 |
Gamecube Outsells PS2 In UK
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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It's true. In the United Kingdom, Nintendo's Gamecube has outsold Sony's Playstation 2 last week thanks to recent price cuts and the release of Metroid Prime. The Gamecube rose in sales by over 60 percent while the other consoles (including the Game Boy Advance) went down in sales by 10 to 15 percent. Nintendo has been gaining a lot of ground since late last year. I am sure we will see a large spike in US Gamecube sales in the next few weeks with the release of The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Whether it tops the Playstation 2 in sales I'm not sure. It probably will vault over the Xbox sales, but only time will tell that for sure.
Syphon Filter Screenshots
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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We told you about Syphon Filter Omega Strain for the Playstation 2 a few days ago and now we've seen the first screenshots. IGN has posted a handful of screenshots from the game and it sure does look nice. If you would like a taste yourself, head on over to their Omega Strain preview. Just gotta love that blood spray.
How Much Would You Bet?
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Sean 'Hades' Connolly
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Watch out Las Vegas, now us gamers can wager our hard earned money on online gaming. A company called YouPlayGames have developed a business model and software that allows gamers to put their money where there skills are. The first game supported is Return to Castle Wolfenstein with more games being added in time. You can see the press release here.
Gamers in the United States better double check and see if online gaming wagers are legal in your state.(CNN) U.S. players in Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, Tennessee and Vermont won't be able to wager any money because of laws barring fee-based online gaming. I can only wonder how many people will play on this kind of service. I know I'd lose too much money!
War Games Are Selling Due To Operation: Iraqi Freedom
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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It looks like gamers are influenced by the war enough that games based on military combat are getting a sales boost. I had a feeling these games would get some sort of boost, but I didn't think we'd hear about a sales spike this soon. Games that have seen a spike in sales include Medal Of Honor: Allied Assault, Battlefield 1942 and Conflict Desert Storm.(CNN) The game received generally poor reviews, but still sold pretty well, moving roughly 300,000 copies for the PlayStation 2 and another 150,000-200,000 for the Xbox. Still, under normal circumstances, "Conflict Desert Storm" likely would have seen a price cut by this point. A sweep of software stores in the New York area, however, showed the game was still carrying a price of about $50. Several locations were sold out. The free mod Desert Combat for Battlefield 1942 takes the cake though. The interest in this mod was large before, but now it's through the roof. Publishers are asking the mod developers about selling the game. Of course, the America's Army: Operations has been in the spotlight as well. While the game is designed by the Army themselves, they say there will not be any missions revolving around this war. It will be interesting to see how long this sales surge will last. I don't think it will be too long, but even I was considering adding a new war game to my collection. Too bad I don't have any money.
Happy New Zelda Day!
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Sean 'Hades' Connolly
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For those of you living under a rock this week let me wake you up with a little bit of news. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker has been officially released today. I picked up my copy before I went to work so I wouldn’t end up playing it before work and suddenly calling in ‘sick.’ The reviews for this game are all very positive and you can check them out here, here, here, here, and lastly here.
When I was at my local video game store I watched 4 people in front of me buy a copy of Zelda and a new GameCube. I wonder how much it boosted the Cube's sales? I can’t wait to get out of work tonight to get started on my quest.
Austrailian Rules Football Game In United States?
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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"G'Day mate! Up for a game of ball... my way?" Ok that was lame, I apologize. But really, there is talk about Acclaim bringing their Australian Rules Football League game AFL Live 2004 to the United States. There is a survey on Acclaim's site asking if there would be interest in a game like this stateside. If you have no idea how the Aussie's play football (I sure don't) you can check out the official game site here. Personally, I think it would be cool if they brought this game to the US. I'm always up for some variations in sports games. In fact, I still love to fire up a game of Deathrow. The chance to play something different is refreshing, so I say, bring is over here Acclaim, I'd play it.
Two New Silent Hill 3 Screenies
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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As this game gets closer to release I begin to get more and more impatient. I think I said this here before, but it deserves to be said again: Silent Hill 3 looks even better than Silent Hill 2 and I wasn't sure that was possible. Need proof? Check out the new screenshots of the game at IGN in the media section. We've seen that older man character before and he seems like one of those guys we won't quite trust in the game, but we'll need him to get through. I hate those kinds of people! Enjoy the screenshots and get ready to be scared as this game gets closer to release.
Top Ten Dying Game Genres
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Gamespy has posted their newest Top Ten list and it features Dying Game Genres. This is an interesting look at genres of games I'm sure you've played and loved (or hated) and for one reason or another, aren't being made much these days. I won't spoil the list for you, but I must say I agree with this quote from the article: "Please, please, PLEASE make a sequel to River City Ransom, the best co-op game of all-time!". Why did that game never get a sequel. It truly is one of the greatest games ever made and is on a countless number of people's "Desert Island Games" lists. You can read the top ten list right here.
Metal Gear Solid 4 On Gamecube?
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Apparently so, according to Nintendo Now. They also say the Gamecube may get ports of Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2. I know what you are thinking, "What happened to Metal Gear Solid 3?" I have no clue. This information was collected from The Official French Nintendo Magazine. I'll keep all my political opinions about the French to myself, but all kidding aside, until we hear this from Hideo Kojima's mouth, take it as rumor.
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II Announced!
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Sean 'Hades' Connolly
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Fans of D&D style RPG's will be happy to know that Vivendi Universal and Interplay has announced a sequel to Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance. Gamers who have chugged their way through the first game will be pleasant to jump into the action after seeing the ending of the first game and thinking "What's next!?"
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance II is due out the winter of 2003 and will be available for the X-BOX and the Playstation 2.
Game Boy Advance SP Impressions
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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The folks over at The Adrenaline Vault have posted their first impressions of the Game Boy Advance SP, Nintendo's newest version of the small handheld. Is it worth an upgrade from the old version?The screen itself is the same size as the normal GBA - and the quality is exactly the same. The front-lit feature isn't perfect - but it's a godsend if there's very little light or you can't find the right position for gameplay. You have to fiddle with the tilting screen to get the best position - but it's golden when you finally do. The sound on the SP is the only problem. The volume adjuster is now a slide-bar instead of the wheel - which makes fine-tuning hard - and the audio also isn't as clear as it should be. The rest of the impression can be read here. Have you purchased your Game Boy Advance SP yet? Have you been able to find one in stores? Let us know.
Pick The Remixed Track From Alice
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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American McGee's Alice has been praised for many reasons, but one of the most unique parts of the game was the soundtrack crafted by Chris Vrenna. Complete with errie, noise making children's toys, the soundtrack is one of the best selling video game soundtracks in history. If you enjoyed the music in this game you will want to listen up because I've got some great news. Chris Vrenna is going to remix one of the songs from the soundtrack and release it on the special edition 7" vinyl for Enter The Matrix. Which song is it? Well, this is where it gets better. The song is determined by you! You can vote for the song that will be remixed by going to the poll on Tweaker.net. Have fun, and hopefully your vote will be the winning song.
Chemical Weapons Facility Found In Iraq
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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In case you haven't heard on the news, coalition troops have found what is believed to be a chemical weapons facility in the city of An Najaf, south of Baghdad. The facility was hidden to blend in with the desert and was protected by an electric fence. Thankfully, Iraqi soldiers surrendered without a firefight and the facility is now being investigated to see what was held within. Read more about this new find at Fox News.
Syphon Filter Omega Strain Details
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Finally, after years of waiting, the Syphon Filter series comes to the Playstation 2 with Syphon Filter Omega Strain. The game is being developed by Sony Bend and will be released this fall. Omega Strain will apparently be the final game in the series and will feature single player and multiplayer online modes. The game features a new create-a-player mode and will be the only game in the series that does not use Gabe Logan as the main character. While the single player mode is full functioned, the multiplayer mode is where you can fully take advantage of the game.(IGN) Sony Bend's online technology is very flexibly, using peer-to-peer technology, which is not reliant on a server base like SOCOM: Navy Seals. The developer wants to encourage the online aspects of team play, which change the game. For instance, if you reach a blown up stairwell in single-player mode you cannot get past it. But with a teammate, you can assist the other up past it. The second player can then grab the above ledge, climb up it, and then reach his or her hand down to pull up the other player. This could be the next big killer app on the PS2's online roster. We will keep you posted about new information as soon as we get it in.
New Marty Friedman Solo Album In May
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Fans of Marty Friedman, known mostly for his work in the band Megadeth, will be pleased to hear that his long awaited solo album will be available in the US on May 20th. The album, entitled "Music For Speeding", will be released on Favored Nations, Steve Vai's record label. This album sounds more like his earlier work in the band Cacophony and his first solo album Dragon's Kiss. Even still, you can find traces of his new age solo album work and even a bit of his pop music influences. Marty fans and guitar rock fans will be wise to check this out when it is released May 20th.
Release Dates For Upcoming Gamecube Games
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Nintendo's game library continues to grow with three important Gamecube titles given release dates. The upcoming Mario Golf is coming to the US on July 28th 2003. While this game was announced last year, little information has been given since, but it seems to be on track since it has a confirmed release date. Also, while these dates have already been announced, Nintendo has reconfirmed that F-Zero will be available on August 25th and Wario's World on June 23rd. I've been drooling over F-Zero since screens first surfaced, so I'll need to get a Gamecube by then. Looking at the moth that just flew out of my wallet, I'm going to have to save up.
Alias First Season DVD On The Way
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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A few months ago, I was looking for the first season of Alias on DVD and Amazon basically told me "sorry, it doesn't exist, but we'll let you know when it is available." Wouldn't you know, today I got an email and Alias: The Complete First Season is now available for pre-order. The good news? The season box set comes at a sweet $52.49. The bad news? It doesn't come out until September 8th, 2003. It's a long ways off, but I know anyone who watches the show will be happy to see this. Click here to pre-order a copy for yourself or tell an Alias fan you know.
Morning Sundries
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William 'Phoebus' Mull
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for Mindless Games news!- Full War Coverage Via Yahoo!/Reuters
- Live For Speed v0.2 (Double Pop-Ups Warning)
- ARUSH Entertainment, Groove Games And Digitalo Release Performance Fix For Devastation Multiplayer Demo
- 411 Publishing To Release 'Games 411' Business Resource At This May’s E3Expo
- Midway Sports' Nationwide Cheerleader Tryout Competition Opens Online Voting Phase
- University of Advancing Technology (UAT) Announces Online Degree Program For Videogame Design
- Top 10 Selling Console Titles In Japan: 1. Final Fantasy X-2 (PS2), 2. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (GBA), 3. Dynasty Warriors 4 (PS2), 4. Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution (PS2), 5. Taiko no Tatsujin (PS2), 6. Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time (PS2), 7. Pokemon Sapphire (GBA), 8. Pokemon Ruby (GBA), 9. Kaidou Battle (PS2), 10. Dragon Ball Z (PS2)
- Mad Catz Announces Full Line Of Game Boy Advance SP Accessories
- Sci-fi Tactical Shooter, 'Chrome' Accepting Applications For Beta Testers
- Shrapnel Games' PC Strategy Game, 'Interstellar Trader 2' Now Shipping
Take it away, Frausty one! Also, got any music related news to share?
Game Boy Advance SP Available Now?
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Apparently, many retailers are selling their supply of Game Boy Advance SP units now instead of the official March 23rd release date. Before you run out to your nearest gaming store, you might want to give them a call first and make sure they are for sale because some are still sticking to the Sunday release date. The Game Boy Advance SP, Nintendo's newest version of the legendary handheld offers gamers a more compact design, a rechargable battery and, the most popular feature, a backlit screen.
Onimusha Movie In Plan
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Following in the recent flood of movies based on video games, Capcom's samurai game Onimusha is getting its own movie. Donnie Yen, a popular Asian star who has done work in Blade II and Shanghai Knights, will take up the starring role with a "well known" director at the helm. Disney will be providing distribution for its planned 2005 release.
Review Of The Wind Waker
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Nintendo's soon to be released mega-hit The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker is already getting some reviews popping up online. Gamespot has posted their review of the game, giving it a 9.3 out of 10.While The Wind Waker does have its own twists and turns--much of the gameplay involves you sailing around the world in a talking boat known as the King of Red Lions, for example--the gameplay is very similar to that of The Ocarina of Time. The control scheme is nearly identical, using the GameCube controller's L trigger for lock-on targeting and the Z, X, and Y buttons for any inventory items you choose to assign there. The combat is also very similar, though there is a new counter move that lets you easily sidestep or leap over incoming attacks and strike at a foe's back. The combat in The Ocarina of Time worked really well, so it's no surprise that the combat in The Wind Waker also works very well. The game doesn't hit stores for a few more days, but don't be surprised to see reviews begin popping up until release. By early reports, I don't think we'll see any disappointing reviews, so if you have any preorders on the game you won't be disappointed.
Pitfall Harry Screenshots
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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IGN has screenshots of the upcoming game Pitfall Harry by Activision. There are roughly a dozen new screenshots of the game in action on the Playstation 2. If I might say, while I am not a fan of Zelda's cartoon graphic style, I think the look of Pitfall Harry looks really cool and I am definitely going to be looking forward to this game. Check out the screenshots for yourself and be assured that we'll keep you updated on this game.
Various & Sundries
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William 'Phoebus' Mull
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Pinpoints of news, right here, as events occur.Stand by for more throughout the day.
Optimus Prime Goes To War
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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I read this over at Evil Avatar and it was submitted to us by frequent reader Hades so I figured I'd give it a mention. A member of Ohio's 5694th National Guard Unit in Mansfield has legally changed his name to Optimus Prime. He is on his way to the Middle East to help defend airfields. "I got a letter from a general at the Pentagon when the name change went through and he says it was great to have the employ of the commander of the Autobots in the National Guard." Optimus Prime in the military is extremely cool, and the fact that a general had the sense of humor to comment on it makes it even better. Victory is assured when you know the Autobots are giving aid. I figured we could all get a kick out of this news.
Playstation 3 In 2006?
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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For anyone waiting until the next generation to get a game console, you'll be waiting quite a while. According to this CNN article the Playstation 3 from Sony may not appear until 2006. Developers have not seen development kits for the new system yet, and the Playstation 2 is doing so good on the market, that the need to put out a new console isn't nessessary. In fact, the PS2 has only had one price drop and is still at the $200 price tag after over two and a half years of release. Microsoft still plans to take the advantage by releasing a console earlier, but how much earlier is unknown. Despite the gigantic lead Sony has, any of the console makers can come out on top next round, dependant on many factors, and timing is certainly one of them.
Also in this article is a hinting that the PS2 may see a price drop to $179 in the near future. A $149 price tag was expected, but it looks like that may not be the case, it's too soon to tell. I have a feeling that the answers to all of this will come up at E3.
Various & Sundries
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William 'Phoebus' Mull
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First things first: Sirens Commence In Baghdad, As First Stage of U.S.-Iraq Ground War Opens. Shock & Awe reportedly officially begins tonight. What's going on in advance, though awesome in itself, is just a softening up, preparatory 'mini-shock and pause' campaign. I predict it's only a matter of a very short period of time before the butchers Saddam & Sons, and their entire regime, are quite literally no more. Now, onto the games:- Ubi Soft Canada Ranks Sixth In ACNielsen Results
- TechSpot's Latest OS Updates
- Top 10 Best Selling PC Games For February (And a fine bunch they are!): 1. Command & Conquer: Generals, 2. Battlefield 1942: Road To Rome Expansion Pack, 3. Sim City 4, 4. Unreal II: The Awakening, 5. Ultima Online: Age Of Shadows, 6. The Sims Deluxe, 7. The Sims: Unleashed Expansion Pack, 8. Master of Orion 3, 9. Battlefield 1942, 10. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
- PGA Long Driver John Daly Joins EA Sports Crew
- Disney's Piglet’s Big Game Now Available For Game Boy Advance And PC
- Jupitermedia Corp. To Hold Game Market Watch Conference April 1-2 In Los Angeles, California
- Barry Diller Resigns As CEO & Chairman Of Vivendi Universal Entertainment
- Nintendo Reports U.S. GameCube Sales Up 110% In February, Over January 2003 Results
- YAMMORPG (Yet Another Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) Launches
- Voided Warranty Reviews Cooler Master's Latest LED Fans
For those of you who need it, continuing war news to follow along with Fraust's regular gaming news updates.
Team Elite v1.5 Mod For VEF Released
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William 'Phoebus' Mull
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As we reported over on Raven-Games, the Team Elite 1.5 mod for Raven's Voyager: Elite Force has been released, with too many additions, changes, fixes, etc. to list here. Just what is Team Elite? Here's the description from the team:Its a class based mod for Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force. Think of it as a Star Trek based "Team Fortress" or Super-Specialties with a total of 12 BALANCED classes, 15 new weapons, great TEAM play and new abilities. Best head over to the Team Elite site for more info and the download.
| Wednesday, March 19, 2003 |
Operation Iraqi Freedom Has Begun
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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At 9:45PM EST war against Iraq has begun. We began a surgical strike and started firing cruise missiles towards targets where Iraqi leaders were located. President Bush is speaking at 10:15PM EST. Phoebus and I were talking about how proud we are of our troops and that the liberation of the people of Iraq is beginning. We here at Mindless Games wish the best of luck to our troops who continue to make us proud as the Iraqi regime is finally removed.
Creator Of The Internet Joins Apple
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Ok ok, all jokes aside, it is true. Former Vice President Al Gore is now on the board of directors at Apple Computer when he was elected earlier today.“Al brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and wisdom to Apple from having helped run the largest organization in the world—the United States government—as a Congressman, Senator and our 45th Vice President. Al is also an avid Mac user and does his own video editing in Final Cut Pro,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Al is going to be a terrific Director and we’re excited and honored that he has chosen Apple as his first private sector board to serve on.” Al Gore is certainly a busy man these days, as he is also a senior advisor at Google and a visiting professor at several colleges across the country. I wonder how this ever came to be, and why? Publicity? That remains to be seen. It should be interesting to see how Al's influence will affect the company.
The Countdown Timer Has Expired
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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If you were living under a rock the last few hours, this is the first time you are hearing this, but you can be sure it won't be the last. It is now after 8PM EST and Saddam Hussein's deadline to leave Iraq is up. The coalition is now ready for war. As of this writing, troops are on the borders of Iraq, and the battle can begin at any moment. Things are sure to be crazy in the coming days, weeks, months, possibly longer. I don't know the ages of our readers, but some of you may be too young to be familiar with a full scale war. Things will be changing continuously, but I think it's best that we all continue to live our lives as normal, just keeping your eyes and ears open for news about the goings on of the war.
We here at Mindless Games have been following the road to war for months now, and feel it is important to talk about these important world issues as they affect us all. Don't worry, we aren't turning into a "War Coverage Site", we're still primarily dedicated to games and entertainment. We hope you will keep yourselves informed about the world's affairs during these times (we will surely be posting important news about the war from time to time), but whenever you need a break from it all and want to know about your favorite games, you know we are always here.
On a final note, I wonder if video games will find a boost of sales because of this conflict. Rainbow Six 3 just came out yesterday and there's a whole slew of games on the shelves already that are geared around military conflict. Will this war mood spark some extra sales in these games? I think they will, but it will be interesting to see if they do for sure. What do you think? Let us know by dropping an email.
Computer Games That Suck
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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AVault has an excellent new article about poor-quality computer games, why people buy them, and how they are affecting the games industry. While there's no doubt the industry is booming, could things be better if there were less of these "sub-par" games?Game reviewers usually have sufficient arrogance to assume that the titles most people will want to buy will be those we praise the most in our critical assessments. Yet the actual pattern is quite different, with many sub-par titles selling like hotcakes and some wonderful releases ending up startlingly unpopular. Because this seems to make absolutely no sense on the surface, it's worthwhile to investigate how big the praise-purchase gap is, its root causes, the kinds of consequences it generates, and whether it's possible or even desirable to reduce the gap. You can read the rest of the article here and see why this problem needs to be remedied. Remember kids, don't buy shoddy games, spend your hard earned allowance on good games. Might I suggest Splinter Cell?
Final Fantasy X-3 May Be A Possibility
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Final Fantasy X was a big game on the Playstation 2 and the upcoming sequel (Final Fantasy X-2) is not far off in the US. Believe it or not, there may be another sequel to this game according to UK trade journal Indie Magazine. Square is so pleased with sales of Final Fantasy X-2 that they apparently are planning to create another sequel to Final Fantasy X. Tentitively titled Final Fantasy X-3, the game probably won't ship in Japan until at least next year, so it will be quite a wait if this game really is coming. Until then, you can enjoy Final Fantasy X-2 when it is released in the US.
Source: IGN
Various & Sundries, The Return
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William 'Phoebus' Mull
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I'm back! I've finally returned from my (rather expensive) sojourn to California. My timing wasn't the best, to put it lightly, what with the economic situation the way it is -- the price of gas in CA is well over $2./gal. (reg. unleaded)! Nevertheless, I'm glad I went, and I ended up attending GDC after all, where I met lots of people and of course collected much schwag. I love California and hope to return soon, God willing. But I'm thankful to be back and very glad to finally rejoin my good friends Fraust, Dark Friend, DraX, Grimlock, Face.UK and Doom Dude (I missed you guys!), and to rededicate myself to you, dear Mindless Games readers!Have a great day, and expect more news from our own unique perspective!
Soldier Of Fortune 2 Xbox Preview
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Soldier Of Fortune II has been a big hit on the PC and when it was announced for Xbox with full Xbox Live support, people took notice. IGN has posted a new preview of the port. It looks promising, but my biggest concern is how the multiplayer is. Here's what they had to sayUp to ten players can play on a Live or System Link match, but there can be only two teams for each mode (except Deathmatch, which is every person for themselves). Voice communication will include a walkie talkie feature, which allows players in close proximity to hear what someone is saying and those being spoken to over the comm system can hear everything. This is sort of a combination of Phantasy Star Online's voice communication and Unreal Championship's team-specific comm line. That sounds like a great use for the communicator. The rest of the game looks just as impressive. Head on over to IGN and read the rest of the preview.
Rainbow Six 3 Hits Shelves
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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It is a day of big releases for Ubi Soft, who continue to pump out game after game with success. Starting today you can find Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield on store shelves for your PC. The game follows in the grand tradition of the Rainbow Six series and is sure to be a big hit."With massive pre-release excitement and the incredible success of the Clancy franchise, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 promises to be another huge hit and is expected to fly off store shelves," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment. "Rainbow Six fans demand sophisticated, intense gameplay with the white-knuckle realism of Tom Clancy - they won't be disappointed." By the sounds of this game when it was in the works, it should be a solid game to add to the collection. And hey, it's using the Unreal engine, so you know it's going to look gorgeous.
Rayman 3 Spreads To More Platforms
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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We announced recently that Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc, the new platformer from Ubi Soft, had been released to the Nintendo consoles. I'm happy to post that we've been given the word; Rayman 3 is now available for Xbox and Playstation 2."Like his audience, Rayman is growing up - he's edgier, he's darker, and he's funnier. From pulse-pounding gameplay and insane combat to A-list voices and music, Rayman 3 delivers the fun that made Rayman famous, and takes him in a new direction," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment. "We've pushed the graphic capabilities of these systems to the limit, so Rayman has never looked better. Gamers, prepare to be blown away." If you've never played a Rayman game, this would be a perfect time to check it out. Quick, run to your nearest game store and pick the game up. You won't regret it.
Jak Returns To PS2
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Naughty Dog's hit Jak And Daxter is quite possibly the best platformer on the Playstation 2, so it's no surprise that a sequel is in the works. Entitled Jak II, the game will push the black console to new heights with graphics and gameplay.Featuring advanced technology and characters both familiar and new, Jak II is a true plot-driven adventure game, where every mission has a direct effect on the storyline. With stunning graphics and animations, Jak II takes gamers on a journey through an enormous mystical world, darker than they have experienced before, as an immersive tale unfolds.
"Jak II will deliver a whole new cinematic gaming experience to players," adds Andy Gavin, co-founder of Naughty Dog, Inc. "Intriguing adventures, perilous exploration, shocking discoveries and over one hour of gorgeous cinematic animations, help drive the story along through twists and turns until the final climax." The game is slated for a fall 2003 release, so expect to see a slew of new information on this game in the next few months.
GTA In San Andreas?
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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IGN is reporting that someone from Rockstar has registered the domain www.gtasanandreas.com. It has been rumored that the next game in the Grand Theft Auto series will in fact take place in San Andreas, but I wonder if Rockstar is doing this just to throw people off. I've never been to San Andreas so I don't know if there is any rivers or lakes, but if there is, hopefully our main character will not die when he steps in water. When we get more concrete information, we will post more because I know you are drooling for more GTA right now.
New Unreal Championship Content Soon
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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I just read over at Xbox365 that new content for Unreal Championship is scheduled for download on Xbox Live sometime in March. The new content will include four new maps, probably varying in gameplay types. Xbox365 also speculates that this might also include the option for an anti-aliasing toggle option that was announced by Epic a few months ago. We will of course let you know when this content is officially available, so keep your eyes right here.
Choose Your Favorite Xbox Controller
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Xbox.com has a new survey that you absolutely must take part in. It will only take a minute of your time and will help give us Xbox gamers more options in the future. Ok, so it's a simple survey asking what color controller you would like to see, but they are really cool looking. You can choose clear, red, orange, blue, and green. Head on over and take the survey and send a prayer to the heavens so your favorite color controller can be made.
Night Surfing
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Hello again everyone. Tonight's edition of Night Surfing is themed around comedy. I won't keep you from the goodness, so here it is. Enjoy!- X-Entertainment
No no, this isn't a porn site. Wait, don't leave, it's a good site I promise! What you will find here is a collection of articles written about classic products and fads. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, Play Doh, it's all here. These guys take these old toys or products and use them in todays world. They write up the results for a truly hilarious reading. Since we are a gaming site, I will direct you to this article, which is a review of the very first Nintendo Power.
- The Negative Effects Of Alcohol
Before you go out and get drunk, be sure to watch this flash video. There's really not much to say about it, other than don't pass up this chance to watch this informative video so you know what you are getting into. Now then, where did I leave that beer I was drinking?
Have a good night and enjoy the sites. I'll be back tomorrow, as always, to bring you the best gaming news.
Dixie Chicks In Hot Water
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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These girls aren't so innocent anymore. The Dixie Chicks have had their songs banned on many radio stations across the United States recently because of singer Natalie Maines saying "Just so you know, we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas" during a show in Europe. Although Maines has apologized, they still are banned from several radio stations and continue to recieve a lot of flack for the statement. I think these celebrities need to shut their mouths about politics. No one seems to know what they are talking about.
Vulcan Software Announces Hybrid
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Vulcan Software has announced that their Mother3D game engine will be used to power the first person shooter Hybrid. The game is being designed for the PC platform."We are very excited about the development of Hybrid", said Vulcan director Paul Carrington, "Having invested heavily in our own 3D technology, we are anxious to show the world a new breed of FPS, in which stunning 3D visuals provide more than a mere backdrop to the game-play by offering extensive interactive possibilities. There will be countless ways to kill, evade or fool the enemy characters, who possess AI systems that allow them to use the interactivity of the environments to their own advantage." The game will take the player through various locales, including Nereid, one of Neptune's moons. We'll update you more about this game as we get it.
Night Surfing
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Hello again everyone. Have you ever wanted to tell the whole world about everything you do, and share your deepest secrets? Well it's a good thing you are checking out Night Surfing because tonight is dedicated to blogging/online journals. - Morgan's Webb
If you watch TechTV you probably know who Morgan Webb is. This site is still pretty new, so it's not too rich of content yet, but give it time. This is Morgan Webb's personal web log. There are links to other TechTV folks and their blogs. Morgan's Webb will definitely get more updates in the future, so it's worth looking into from time to time to see what she does when she's not on the air.
- Blogger
Would you like to make a blog of your own? Well you can't. Heh, no just kidding, you can set up your very own blog with this site. Just set up an account, and be on your way to expressing your feelings with the world. Blogger was bought by Google recently so there will certainly be changes, but they promise that you will be able to blog to your hearts content in the future, so it's not going anywhere. There is a new feature that lets you leave voice messages as well. Start up a blog and let us know! We'd love to see what our readers are up to.
That will do it for tonight. I'll be back tomorrow to bring you more gaming and entertainment news so you aren't in the dark about all the goings on in the world.
Jason Newsted Joins Ozzy Osbourne?
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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We haven't done any entertainment related news in a while, so I figured I'd get you some new dirt from the music world. Jason Newsted, bass player for the band Voivod, is the new bass player for Ozzy Osbourne's band. He will still do Voivod, so don't worry about him leaving that band. Ozzy intends to have a special event in Hollywood on Monday to announce Jason as the new bass player. Interestingly enough, Jason left Metallica a few years ago and is now with Ozzy. Meanwhile, Rob Trujillo left Ozzy recently and is now in Metallica. They just swapped jobs more or less. Both bands should benefit greatly from these recent events and I'm sure none of us will be disappointed.
Gran Turismo 4 Details Appear
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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I'm sure this widened a few eyes. The Gran Turismo series, which is loved by millions on the Playstation consoles, has another game in the works. Polyphony Digital's president Kazunori Yamauchi released some details about the upcoming game. An IGN article tells of a focus to add even more to the simulation experience. Improved physics are also being looked at, as well as the car's interaction with the track. Body damage is being looked into, as Polyphony has wanted to implement this feature before, but there have been issues with car manufacturers over this. Whether or not body damage to the cars will actually make it into the game is unclear (and from the sounds of it, unlikely). However, there is a possibility of online play, which seems to be a logical step. We'll update you on more of this game as we get it.
Final Fantasy X-2 Ships 1.8 Million Copes
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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That's right. Final Fantasy X-2 shipped 1.8 million copies in Japan. I think it's safe to say that the game is expected to be a success? According to Gamespot, Square's preliminary goal is to sell two million copies, but it has not been announced how many they plan to sell in the long term. Look for the game to be available worldwide before years end. Despite how well this game does, it does not look like we will see another FFX game, but I wouldn't count out sequels to future Final Fantasy games (I know that sounds weird, but it makes sense, really).
DTS In More Playstation 2 Games Is Likely
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Anyone with a home theater that utilizes DTS for their surround sound will be treated to more support for the surround sound platform in the future. According to IGN, Digital Theater Systems will be giving game developers the opportunity to add DTS support to their games at no charge. Any developer whos software is "DTS certified" by April 1st, 2004 will not have to pay any fees. This turns out good for both ends as the developers can work with this support and not worry about the fees behind it, and we get more DTS compatible games. I know EA has used DTS in the past and will continue to, this new announcement will likely bring even more developers and publishers to produce DTS games.
More PS2 Network Adapters On The Way
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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You can find a Playstation 2 Network Adapater in my area pretty easily, but apparently that is not so in many parts of the country. If you are having a hard time getting your sweaty palms around a Network Adapter, don't dispair, because Sony is doubling its shipments. The company intends to sell one million total units by the end of March as they've already sold over 500,000 units thus far. Xbox Live looks like it has some real competition going on now. The fact that the PS2 has support for dialup users means Sony probably has a little bit of an advantage by default.
Splinter Cell: Kola Cell Released
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Today is the day Xbox Live gamers have been waiting for. The promised added mission to the Xbox megahit Splinter Cell, entitled Kola Cell is now available for download. The best part? Absolutely free, and absolutely fun."We're pleased to deliver this extra level of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell through our Xbox Live service," said David Hufford, Xbox marketing manager. "Xbox gamers dug the original game so much that they are fiending for new content that will extend the life of the game, adding hours of intense stealth-action Sam Fisher style! It's an excellent example of what Xbox Live gamers expect from many of the hottest games on Xbox." I haven't gotten the chance to play this much yet, but it looks great so far. The download process is smooth as butter. This extra content feature of Xbox Live alone is worth the price of admission. Grab Kola Cell today and get all stealthy, you know you want to.
More Artists Added To Sony's Amplitude
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Sony announced that they have added not one, not two, but five new artists to their upcoming Playstation 2 title Amplitude. P!nk, BT, The X-ecutioners, Slipknot and Game Boyz will all add their talents to this music influenced game.Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today that five additional major recording artists have agreed to provide music and video content for the upcoming rhythm-action game, Amplitude, developed exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Rounding out the music roster for Amplitude with additional rock, dance, rap and electronica, newly signed acts include P!nk, BT, The X-ecutioners, Slipknot and Game Boyz. These artists will join other major recording artists on the Amplitude roster that include Baldwin Brothers, blink 182, David Bowie, Dieselboy, Garbage, Herbie Hancock, Logan 7, Mekon, Papa Roach, P.O.D., Quarashi and Weezer. Developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Amplitude allows players to become a rhythmical DJ and jam with more than 25 diverse songs in virtual, vibrant interactive musical environments while mixing and remixing hit songs during offline and online gameplay. Amplitude is the sequel of sorts to the previously released Frequency. If you've got a Network Adapter, you might want to pop in your set up disc and play the Frequency demo and give it a test run to prepare for Amplitude online when it hits shelves
Multiplayer Devastation Demo
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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ARUSH Games has announced that they will release a multiplayer demo of their recently gone gold game Devastation. The demo will show off two levels from the final game with all the graphical splendor that the game is boasting. You can play a game of Deathmatch or Capture The Flag. The demo will be available March 20th with the full version hitting shelves March 25th with 14 multiplayer maps, 22 singleplayer maps, and an editor to make your own levels.
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Economic Malaise? Not for Gamers!
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Evan 'Dark Friend' Lesser
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While most of the world economy goes down the potty, video games continue to be breaking sales projections left and right. This CNN article states that global video game sales are projected to grow nearly 10 percent this year, according to market analysts. Considering the past 8-10 years of game sales have been continually on the rise, this is welcomed news, but no real surprise. Can you imagine what games sales would be in the PC market if even 1/4 of players who pirate their games actually bought them?
Come Play On My Street
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Sony has announced the release of their newest Playstation 2 exclusive title, My Street. The game was crafted by the people at Idol Minds and allows for offline as well as online play. Interested?Players can either use pre-determined characters or create their own game "persona," selecting everything from wild hairstyles to outrageous outfits, and then hit the street where a group of energetic children are eagerly awaiting challengers for seven unique mini-game contests. In both on- and offline gameplay, players of all ages can take on up to three of their friends in a mix of some old schoolyard favorites and fresh new mini-games including Dodgeball, Volleyball, RC Racing, Marbles, Chemistry, Lawn Mowers and Chicken Herding. Whether playing friends in their living room or text-chatting and competing online through a broadband or dial-up connection via the Network Adaptor (Ethernet/modem) (for PlayStation®2), members of the whole family can compete to see who really rules the virtual neighborhood and be crowned king of the playground. This sounds like it would be rather addicting if you had a good group of friends to play online with. The Playstation 2 is definitely in need of some more solid online games, and this might be just what the doctor ordered.
Half A Million Zelda Gamers Can't Be Wrong
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Nintendo has announced that over 500,000 gamers have pre-ordered the upcoming Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker. This game has pre sold more copies than any game in Electronics Boutique's history. Yes folks, even more than Grand Theft Auto: Vice City."Given the history of the Zelda series, we expected overwhelming interest, and this solidifies the ever-growing phenomenon and attraction gamers have to the characters and story," explained George Harrison, senior vice president, marketing and corporate communications, Nintendo of America. "It doesn't matter which system you own, gamers across the world respect and anticipate the launch of any Zelda game and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is a killer application that will move hardware." This is great news for Nintendo, who is sure to push a lot of hardware in the next few months. I'm sure a lot of these pre-sells can be rooted back to the fact that the N64 game was given away as a freebie. None the less, this release will be huge, and I'll be sure to stay away from my local game shops that day to avoid the mobs.
The Italian Job Announced
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Eidos slipped recently and mentioned that The Italian Job, a game based off the upcoming movie of the same name was in the works for all three consoles. Now, they have officially announced the game and people everywhere are rejoicing (probably)."The Italian Job is a very strong property and has all the elements that will enable us to produce a great game," said Mike McGarvey, CEO of Eidos. "The film is widely anticipated to be one of this year's biggest movies. Eidos aims to benefit from the film's marketing and success by releasing the game around the theatrical window." The game should be at E3, but when we get more details we'll let you know.
Night Surfing
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Hello again everyone and welcome to Night Surfing. I have another themed edition of my critically acclaimed site highlighting, uh, thing. Tonight's edition is themed around RPGs and MUDs. Not sure what a MUD is? Think Everquest, but without the graphics.- NetRPG
This is a website that is dedicated to RPGs online. A lot of things you will find here are dice rollers for games like Dungeons & Dragons, map makers, character sheets, things of that sort. This is handy if you are playing or plan to play in a game of D&D over a chat room. This is actually a very fun way to play. I've done it before, and also used some of the tools listed on this site. If you prefer a more open world where you can play with or against people whom you've never even met, maybe my next site is more up your alley.
- Realms Of Kaos
This is what you would call a Multi User Dungeon. A MUD. Get it now? It's not very graphical like MMORPGs are, but this is the same idea. You create a character and toss him into this vast universe where you can interact with other people or do some dungeon slaying. The world truly is open to you. The game has it's own client which does actually have some graphics, but the game is still mostly text driven. It's free to play, so go check out this game and maybe you'll be hooked on one of the oldest gaming genres on the net.
That will do it for tonight. Take care and safe surfing. If you have any sites to share, send them to us and we'll post them.
Unreal Tournament 2003 Bonus Pack Released
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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Unreal Tournament 2003 has been one of the hottest games since it's release last year. How do you keep the appeal hot as it was when it first hit the shelves? With bonus packs of course! The second bonus pack has been released with new maps, new features, and new gameplay types. The coolest sounding gameplay type is "Mutant". Here's the description:The player who makes the first frag becomes the mutant and is immediately equipped with all weapons, extra ammo, invisibility, agility and berserk. However, the mutant's health slowly decreases and can only be replenished by fragging other players. Once there is a "mutant," all other players are charged with hunting him down. Points are scored only by the mutant when they frag other players. As an optional twist, the player with the lowest score becomes the BottomFeeder -- he can frag other players who are not the mutant and receive points. As soon as his score isn't the lowest, a new player becomes the BottomFeeder. Head on over to the official website to get your game updated for more action online.
Tenchu: Wrath Of Heaven Sneaks To Stores
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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If stealth games are your bag, you will be happy to know that Tenchu: Wrath Of Heaven is now available for your Playstation 2.Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven builds on the renowned gameplay of the popular TenchuÒ franchise and delivers the most realistic, stealth-based, ninja action-adventure game ever. The game features impressive new stealth attacks, an enhanced fighting engine, new weapons and tools, plus larger levels, improved character animations, new multiplayer options and a soundtrack from famed composer Noriyuki Asakura. Taking advantage of the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system's impressive graphical capabilities, Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven features 25 death-defying missions, detailed lighting and weather effects and improved character animations. The game is selling for an MSRP of $49.95 and is rated "M" for Mature. On a side note, have you seen the commercial for this game yet? Hilarious stuff, I love it. Now go out and buy it.
Devastation Is Golden
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Christian 'Fraust' Wilson
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ARUSH Entertainment sends word that the Unreal powered action game Devastation has gone gold.On a future devastated Earth, powerful, corrupt corporations control remaining technology and rule what's left of society. Pacification Squads, a brutal private police force, maintain order for the corporate syndicate. The o | |
