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Also check out the SoF2 Preview. It is in German though.

The translation of Raven Day Interview with Kenn Hoekstra can be found here.

Last but not least a Jake Simpson Developer Profile can be seen as another industry insider.


 Elite Force Expansion Review

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Just go here.


 More News On The Box

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One of Namco's most superb fighting franchises could appear on Xbox. Yep Soul Calibur 2 is a Possibility. Read more here. Talking of games heading the way of the Xbox SquareSoft's Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy series, has confirmed to GameSpot that Final Fantasy XI will be released for multiple platforms. While the specific systems the title will appear on have not been disclosed, Xbox and GameCube releases seem certain.
In other news for all you Sonic Team Fans, according to a report by Core Magazine, Naka stated, "We're looking into other consoles. Right now we're confronted with the possibility of working on about 6+ platforms. So it's a matter of deciding which games suit each platform. I'm not sure when a decision will be made, who knows, maybe we'll just stick with the Dreamcast for awhile." [laughs..]

Friday, June 29, 2001

 Black & White Gets Bigger & Bigger

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Free expansions keep the fun flowing. Check out the release schedule right here.

Six days of free add-ons are being made available to owners of Lionhead's Black & White at the official website starting...now!



 Final Fantasy X is complete

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You heard it folks, read the full story here.


 Xbox Rumours A Plenty

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E3 has come and gone, but still IGN have some juicy rumors to reveal. Read em here.



 Magical Vacation

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Brand new screenshots of the GBA game from the magicians who conjured up the legendary Secret of Mana. Just go here.



 Playstation Top 25

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IGN Editiors Picks.

IGN Readers Picks.


 Star Fox Adventures: Dinosaur Planet

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Want to see one of those pesky dinosaurs finally get what's coming to 'em? Check out this new movie.


 Nintendo to Release GCN in Japan with Two First Party Titles

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GameCube will launch with Luigi's Mansion and Wave Race Blue Storm from Nintendo. Full story.



 Interview: Nintendo's Perrin Kaplan

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Nintendo's vice president of corporate affairs talks about the Cube we all want to own and hypes the coming Space World show.

Perrin: Yeah, there could definitely be third-party titles, and that's something we need to find out about. But of course, with Japan being the first market to launch, I know Mr. Miyamoto is working very hard to make sure Pikmin is great and he tinkers to the last minute as you know.

Read more here.



 History Of Metroid

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Rediscover the excitement of the original
Metroid, the stunning SNES sequel, and learn about the upcoming
Metroid: Prime. Learn more about Metroid here:

Gamespot.



 Corporate Machine Goes Gold!

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Take-Two Interactive announced that their financial simulation game has started being duplicated and should be in stores by early July. It is a real-time economic strategy game set in one of the most ruthless environments ever created - the corporate world. Now every kid can try to play CEO, CFO, CTO, and President without ever being an intern!

Click here for game information and screenshots.


 TechnoMage Released To European Stores

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The action-adventure TechnoMage - The Return of Eternity, Sunflowers first in-house production, is as of June 29th 2001 available for both PC and PlayStation throughout Europe.

Melvin, the key figure in TechnoMage, and all the other denizens of the fantastic world of Gothos are now also able to speak English, French, Spanish, Italian and Dutch. Melvin's incredible adventures are guaranteed to enthrall players everywhere.

TechnoMage offers hours of exciting adventure in a new combination of action, adventure and role playing game. Players throughout Europe can now join fans in Germany and experience the magic for themselves.


 Command & Conquer: Renegade Preview - PC Gameplay

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PC Gameplay has written a new preview of Westwood's upcoming 1st-person shooter, Command & Conquer: Renegade. Here's a blurb from it:

Given the success of games like Counter-Strike, perhaps the multiplayer options might alter opinions. In the single-player game, Westwood has done a great job of conveying the feeling you’re part of a bigger war and this is carried through into ‘C&C mode’. Two teams attempt to destroy each other’s base or place an ‘end game’ beacon inside. Buildings function similar to their strategy counterparts, so Tiberium processed in the refinery or credits earned from kills can be used to purchase different character classes and vehicles, lending the mode a subtle tactical sheen.

Click here for the rest.

Thursday, June 28, 2001

 Gameboy Advance Light Peripherals

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IGN have put the GBA light peripherals to the test. Check out their thoughts here.


 Giants: Citizen Kabuto Patch Released

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Category: General

Planet Moon and Interplay today released the version 1.4 patch for Giants: Citizen Kabuto. This patch applies only to North American editions of the game, but there are currently no details on the changes it brings.

Click here to download.


 Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare Ships!

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Infogrames announced today that Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare began shipping to stores this week for PlayStation, PC and Game Boy Color. Edward Carnby, the famed supernatural detective, is back in his fourth installment of the franchise, and this time it will take more than his trusty pistol to keep him alive!

"Alone in the Dark is the ultimate survival-horror game that for years the industry has tried to mimic," said Tom Richardson, director of marketing for Infogrames, Inc.'s Los Angeles label. "With the newest incarnation of the series already reaching the #1 spot in Europe and the tremendous sell-in we've had in the US, it proves that Alone in the Dark still has the formula necessary to entice the fans. Consumers have been clambering to get their hands on Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare ever since the title was announced."

In AITD: The New Nightmare, two diverse adventures await players as they assume the role of either Edward Carnby or Aline Cedrac, a determined young archaeologist, and its up to them to reclaim three ancient tablets before the ultimate evil is unleashed on Shadow Island. Throughout the game, Carnby and Aline are faced with mysterious puzzles, demonic monsters, and disturbing events taking place. To provide clues for difficult situations, or comic relief to break the suspense, players can summon the other character via walkie-talkie any time throughout the game.

As in the first three Alone in the Dark titles, AITD: The New Nightmare stays true to its successful formula of innovative camera angles, suspenseful in-depth storylines inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, and 3D characters set in graphically amazing backgrounds. AITD: The New Nightmare features over 1200 pre-rendered backgrounds, each recreated with varying levels of light, and utilizes sophisticated lighting technology, with the flashlight being the most prominent example. The flashlight serves as a key gameplay element which players can use as a weapon to deter light-sensitive foes, to illuminate rooms void of light switches, or to shine into corners that often hide secret items in their shadows.

Insiduous creatures inhabit the island, lurking in dark corners, drop from the ceiling, or wait in the open anxiously anticipating your next move. To combat them, Carnby and Aline gain access to highly innovative light-based weapons, including Carnby's Photopulsar, emitting a blast rendering everything in its path dead and the user temporarily blinded, and Aline's Disc-Launcher, a rapid fire gun emitting magnesium-coated discs great for damaging enemies at close or long range.

Making the game even more immersive for players, AITD: The New Nightmare uses an extensive music score, including the original theme song of the game composed by Stewart Copeland, appropriately titled, "Alone in the Dark". A five-time Grammy Award winner for his work with the renowned rock band The Police, Stewart Copeland has brought his distinctive sound to the movies in a series of inventive film scores and now offers his talents to the interactive entertainment industry. Mr. Copeland combined hard-edged rhythmic riffs from electric guitar and acoustic bass with rich sultry effects from electronics along with lyrics that captured the essence of the game's spine-tingling plot.

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare for PlayStation and PC were developed by DarkWorks and by Pocket Studios for Game Boy Color. The game began shipping to most major retail stores this week with an estimated retail price of $39.95 for PlayStation and PC, and $29.95 for Game Boy Color.


 Raven News

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Category: General

Check out these links:-

PC Zone UK Interview With Soldier of Fortune 2 Project Lead Jon Zuk.

 New PS2 GT3 Bundle

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Category: General

You can't miss the details on this new PS2 pack! So head on over to SonyWeb and check it out.


 Next-Gen Systems Sales Projected

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Category: General

Industry analysts look into their crystal ball and see a three-horse race. Find out who came out ahead at the end of 2004 here.


 Mario Kart Super Circuit

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Category: General

Why they renamed it I do not know but IGN got hold of a near final version of the upcoming GBA title that everyone is waiting to get hold of. Impressions and screens await you here.


 New Capcom vs SNK 2 Screens

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Wahey something for us DC owners to look forward to. Check out this link.

Wednesday, June 27, 2001

 Final Fantasy X News

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Category: General

Hi there people, SegaWeb has all the news on the characters here and IGN have posted a great section of wallpapers for the game here.


 Republic The Revolution Exclusive Interview

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Category: General

Gamespot dropped into Elixir Studios to chat with
Demis Hassabis, creator of the strategy game
that is revolutionary in every sense of the word. Check it out by going here.



 Sonic Robo blast 2 Demo

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Ok so maybe you haven't heard of this game and no it isn't for a console it's for the PC. It is in no way associated with Sega either. It has been produced by Sonic Team Junior. It's basically Sonic or other characters running around on the Doom engine collecting rings and avoiding badniks. Its a good attempt, hard to kill the enemys though. There's plenty of options to tweak too. So if you want to check it out then you can download it here. You check out the full site to learn more at SRB2.org.


 Want To see The Xbox Retail List?

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If you do then head over to IGN and check it out.


 GBA Release - how has it faired

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Category: General

NPD has announced the GBA launch numbers, you can see them here. The European launch has seen Nintendo's latest handheld blitz UK retail records. Read more here.
In other GBA news Black and White has been announced for release. Personally I can't see how this can happen but we shall wait and see. Check out the full story on NintendoWeb.


 Tekken 4 Wallpapers

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Just follow this Link.

Tuesday, June 26, 2001

 Hidden & Dangerous II Interview - HD Fanatics

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Category: General

HD Fanatic just kicked up a nice interview with Tomas Pluharik, lead designer of Hidden & Dangerous 2, about the sequel to 1999's best tactical WWII game.


 Return to Castle of Wolfenstein Interview - VoodooExtreme

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Category: General

VoodooExtreme has conducted an interview with id Software artist and co-founder/owner Kevin Cloud who is the point man between id and Gray Matter on Return to Castle Wolfenstein.



 Andromeda 9 Demo Released

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Andromeda 9 is a multiplayer only space-sim. Each player controls an armed spaceship, which is flown around a region of outer space containing stars, galaxies, gates, wormholes and many other elements. Spaceships fight each other in various game modes: deathmatch, team deathmatch, capture the flag, domination and race.

Click here to download.


 Excalibug Trailer Released

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Category: General

Dinamic.de has posted a new movie trailer of Excalibug, Enigma Software upcoming 3D strategy-RPG, where gamers should play for bugs armed with cold steel and and magic.


 More Sega News

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Category: General

Want to meet Yuji Naka? Want to see pictures of Sonic's birthday bash? Then head on over to SegaWeb and read the latest updates p.s. if you meet Yuji, get an autograph for me.


 A Heavy Blow For Arcades

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Category: General

Midway, a leader in the coin operated game industry has reportedly pulled out of the coin-op business. Due to a fading interest in the arcades, they are now going to focus on making games for the home consoles. You can read more about it here.


 Pikmin Demo's

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Category: General

New Pikmin demo's, check 'em out at IGN.


 Eternal Darkness Interview

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Visit Nintendo.com for an exclusive interview with Silicon Knights' President Denis Dyack. Mr. Dyack delivers insight on Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, and Silicon Knights' upcoming Nintendo GameCube title Eternal Darkness.

Interview


 Romtek Trios Review

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Category: General

Technoyard.com has posted their latest review on the Romtek Trios.

Here's a qoute;

"Overall I was certainly very impressed with the Trios. It performs exactly as
the manufacture says and never failed. So far I have not come across other
devices of similar capability, and I'm guessing this is the first available hard
drive switching device."

Read More by hitting this Link.

Monday, June 25, 2001

 Quake III: Arena CD-Key Check Stopped?

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Category: General

According to Icrontic, the Quake III: Arena master server has stopped checking CD keys. This is not temporary either according to them, since they have been monitoring this development for a few weeks now, and it has completely stopped checking both the validity of CD keys and duplicate CD keys. Chances are they ran the servers to stop the initial piracy of the game, and now the cost of running the checking servers is too much to muster. This is only a rumor, since id Software never commented about it either yet.


 Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Preview - GameSpot UK

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GameSpot UK has posted a preview of Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. The preview is somewhat brief and does not include new screenshots, but is good way to find out about this game if you foolishly haven't been keeping track of 2015's shooter. Here is a nibble:

Seven sweeping campaigns encompassing over 20 levels take in battlefields in France, destroying gun batteries in North Africa, abotaging U-boats in Norway and a devastating recreation of the landing at Omaha Beach, and conclude with a push through the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen into Nazi Germany. The nature of these missions change if you go it alone or form part of a squad, but each shares a specific structure designed to fully immerse players: "Missions come in three parts: infiltration, execution, and ex-filtration. Because PC gamers are mature and experienced there are consequences to your actions and even your inactions.

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Etherlords’ unique approach to strategy gaming aims to have something to appeal to every one. Like the cunning calculation of strategy gaming and the tactical consideration needed to full a spell book, like in trading card games. Not to mention the beautiful true 3D engine that will add to the immersion level of the game and, of course, the development of individual heroes allowing each player to put his own unique stamp on each session.

Click here for the whole Etherlords preview.


 Operation Flashpoint Add-Ons Already?

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The official German Operation Flashpoint site got a press release from Codemasters with their plans for 3 add-ons for this tactical shooter, to be release on July, August and September. The press release is in German, so fansite Operation Flashpoint Network has summarized it in English. The add-ons will include new weapons, new vehicles, new missions, dedicated server support and more. A second demo is also planned to be released on August.


 Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal Beta Patch

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BioWare has released a new beta patch for Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal, bringing their isometric RPG to version 26464. The patch includes the changes of last week's Windows 2000 patch and also fixes several other single and multiplayer bugs.

Click here to download the patch.


 Myth III: The Wolf Age Preview - InsideMacGames

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Inside Mac Games recently got to visit 0Mumbo Jumbo, and so they has written a preview of Myth 3: The Wolf Age. Here's a blurb from it:

If you look at the screenshots, there’s a new health meter. A selected unit will have a circle drawn around them on the ground, and a vertical colored line rising from the circle. This line is the health meter, and it looks great. High green lines represent full health. The more injured the unit is, the shorter the line, and it also changes color: yellow for moderate injury, red for almost dead. The visuals are easy to read without taking away from the beauty of the game’s look.

Water will also be translucent. As a unit walks into deeper water, you can still see its legs underneath the surface. Yet, to keep the strategy from the previous games, once a unit is fully submerged it can no longer be seen, so you can still hide your wights and thrall in the depths.

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Tasked to destroy a range of targets, players will need to gain air superiority against waves of determined invaders and over 32 types of aircrafts brimming with the latest technologies, including the Mig 29, the S-37, and the TU-22. Technologically superior equipment like the Pirate Infra Red System, the Mauser 27mm Cannon and the Meteor BVR Missile will be on hand for virtual pilots. In addition, Eurofighter Typhoon offers multiplayer options including Head-to-Head, Touch and Go, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, King of the Skies, Typhoon Racer and Cooperative play via LAN or over the Internet for up to eight players.


 Raven Interviews

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Category: General

Check out these short industry insider interviews with Eric Biessman and Ken Hoekstra of Raven Software.


 Memory Cards On Gamecube

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Category: General

IGN wrote a great article about Nintendo's plans for the memory card on their upcoming Gamecube system.

SD Cards as small as a postage stamp will be able to do everything that Nintendo's 64DD could, but they will be cheaper, and they will offer a connection to a wide variety of SD supported products.

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The 4-Year Anniversary Event benefits the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center. The DCAC, is a Dallas based, non-profit organization providing a child-friendly environment where law enforcement officials, district attorney's and caseworkers come together to provide needed services to children who have been physically or sexually abused. Currently, there are 48 active and developing centers across the US, providing services to 103 counties, and over 22,400 children each year.

"The Dallas Children's Advocacy Center is excited about our involvement with The CPL," says Nichole Nynas, Director of Development for the Advocacy Center. "It's perfect timing as the Center has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of children served and the severity of the cases we have seen since January. At this critical time, the support of the CPL is more important than ever. Proceeds from the Anniversary event will ensure that each child victim of abuse we serve will receive the investigative and therapeutic service they so desperately need." Ms. Nynas says.

"The CPL is committed to helping the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center," says Angel Munoz, Founder and President of the CPL. "We know that this is the beginning of a long term relationship and we hope that our involvement helps alleviate the afflictions of children that become the innocent victims of abuse," he says.

A check presentation sponsored by the CPL and GodGames will take place on Sunday July 1st at 3:00 p.m. in the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The CPL event sponsors include: Logitech, Intel, Altec Lansing Technologies, ViewSonic, NETGEAR, Monster Cable, VisionTek, Bawls, Alienware and Immersion.

 General News

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Sega News

Sega has stated that Monkeyball for the Gamecube will be a launch title.
Some good news is that Sega's shares are on the rise again.
What do Sega Europe actually do? As I reported recently Sony will publish the PS2 titles and now Infogrames reportedly have picked up the right to publish Sega's Nintendo and Xbox titles.

Ninty News
Nintendo has a development kit shortage at the present and developers will have to do the following to get one. First, no kits are going to any developer who does not yet have a publisher for their proposed title, a strategy to ensure that no kits are wasted on any unsigned games. The publisher then submits a request to Nintendo for the kit or kits, who will then allocate the kits as they see fit through the publisher, who then in turn passes them along to the developer. Despite the hot-potato communication, Nintendo promises the process will move along quickly and the shortage resolved in a few months.
To read more on these situations visit GamerWeb.

 New Sonic Advance Media

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Category: General

Check out this newly available selection of movies for Sonic Advance on the Gameboy Advance. Just Click Here. Personally I can't wait to get my hands on a copy.


 Shrek Interview - Xbox

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Ken Fox producer at TDK Mediactive talks about the Xbox incarnation of Shrek. Read it HERE.

Sunday, June 24, 2001

 Sega Games On The GBA

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Category: General

With Columns and Sonic Advance to come out on the handheld of the moment, the UK's Official Dreamcast Magazine reported Sega will be bringing more classic gaming to the Gameboy Advance with Streets Of Rage and Golden Axe. Personally I think streets Of Rage 2 would be better as it was the best in the series but what can you do? Anyway if you haven't yet got a GBA, Sega games are as good a reason as any to go out and buy one.


 Wave Race : Blue Storm

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IGN has got an exclusive interview with Claude Comair NST's chairman about the upcoming Wave Race game for the Gamecube.

Claude: We'll be ready for all launches. I don't know what Nintendo will decide to do, but we have made a time-table to be ready for both. And as you saw at E3, the game is very far advanced. We're fine-tuning, tweaking and redesigning things until the last minute. If Nintendo gave us another year, we would keep polishing it for one more year [laughs].

Read the full interview HERE.

Friday, June 22, 2001

 Exclusive Sonic Birthday Wallpapers

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Category: General

Just head over to bluehedgehog.net.
Also to celebrate the prickly ones 10th anniversary the crew at bluehedgehog.net have compiled a complete history of the hog with loads and loads of screens, it takes a while to load but its worth it. Check it out at bluehedgehogs Sonic history.


 Twisted Metal Black Interview : Dave Jaffe

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Category: General

To celebrate the release of Twisted Metal Black SonyWeb have managed to get an interview with Dave Jaffe, one of the designers behind the madness.

DJ: The game looks real nice in my opinion and it runs real fast. So I think it's great! As for it being a nice fit for Black, well, it was written for Black, so I hope so!

Check out the rest of the interview by following this link.


 Amusement Vision Comments On Gamecube

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Amusement Vision director Toshihiro Nagoshi went on the record with FamitsuDC regarding their focus on the Nintendo GameCube platform as their system of choice. When asked why his team is focusing on GC, he replied, "Because hardware performance has evolved to the point where the same things can be developed on any platform. So when talking about platforms these days, it's pointless to talk about performance. So our decision making process was simple; what hardware provider don't we hate? For that reason, I settled on Nintendo."

For more infor mation check out SegaWeb.



 Super Sonic Playable In Sonic Adventure 2

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Category: General

IGN have posted some shots of the yellow one in Sonic Adventure 2, head over there now to check them out... Sonic screens.



 Nitrostream Announces The Launch of Syko Toy

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San Jose, California –June 22, 2001-- Nitrostream, today announced the
release of its first massively multiplayer Internet game Syko Toy (Skyto), formerly known as Toy Gladiator.

"Syko Toy is the kind of game anyone can play. Its innovative technical
design and unique game play features offer fast and furious multiplayer action
for every gaming enthusiast. The concept is simple. Players build a toy fighter
and train it, then send it into battle against their friends’ Toys at the
Toy Arena. Although it takes skill to be a winner, casual web surfers and gaming
veterans alike can enjoy the fun." states Alex Burrows, CEO Nitrostream.

Each player gets to create a unique Syko Toy. There are over 230,000 possible
variations in the character library making for a pretty diverse community. All
the fight action takes place in the Toy Arena. Once logged in players can tune
into the Syko Toy community. Here, there are thousands of players socializing,
challenging, wagering and battling against each other simultaneously. Ranking
tables organize users based on their performance on a daily basis and the
"Top Toy" gets featured in the game lobby as well as on the game
website sykotoy.

With over 30,000 registered users already eagerly awaiting the launch of the
full game, Syko Toy looks to have captured the imagination of a varied gaming
audience worldwide. Users wishing to register their own Syko Toy can do so at
the website for free. To fight against other player's Toys in the Toy Arena
users must purchase a Syko Toy Fight License. For it's duration the Fight
license will entitle a Toy owner to unlimited arena battles. The pricing
structure for the Fight Licenses is as follows:
· $9.95 for 1 month
· $14.95 for 6 months
· $19.95 for 12 months
Get your own Syko Toy at sykotoy.com- the Toy Arena is now open for battle.
The Internet is for Games…

Note: Toy Gladiator &
Nitrostream have redesigned the entire game Internet presence and will cease
usage of the Toy Gladiator name, mark and Internet domain from this point
forwards. All users currently registered with the Toy Gladiator website will
have their registrations transferred automatically to the Syko Toy domain. These
users will be further notified by e-mail.
For further enquiries please contact info@sykotoy.com.

About Nitrostream
Founded in San Jose, California March 2000, Nitrostream, Inc. is an independent
game development company employing a team of eight. The company's mission is to
become a recognized leader in the development of bold and engaging computer and
video game software.

For more information, contact:
Brendan Hyland (brendan@nitrostream.com)
Clark Slater (clark@nitrostream.com)
Tel: 408.514.6447 / 408.203.6034

Thursday, June 21, 2001

 Nascar Heat 2002 PS2 Ships!

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One of the hottest racing experiences of the year comes to the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system with the release of Infogrames NASCAR® Heat 2002. Challenge top NASCAR drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Rusty Wallace, Matt Kenseth and more, head-to-head in the ultimate test of racing skill on actual NASCAR tracks of the 2001 Winston Cup season. Selectable racing modes capture all the thrills, drama, and split-second decisions of the on-the-edge world of the NASCAR driver.

In NASCAR Heat 2002 players choose between Beat the Heat, Race the Pro, Head-to-Head, Championship and Single Race modes in one of the most intense racing games that has ever been brought to a gaming console. Single Race and Championship modes put gamers in the seat of powerful stock cars as they try to best the stars of NASCAR on just one track or the tracks of the entire 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Season. More than 36 all-new Beat the Heat racing scenarios, introduced by drivers like Jeff Gordon, give players the feeling of a one-on-one experience with the heroes of NASCAR as they are dropped into the most intense moments in NASCAR competition; asking them to make split-second decisions and develop the same skills required by real NASCAR drivers. In Race the Pro players try to out-run top drivers in the sport by racing against "phantom" cars driven by real NASCAR Winston Cup drivers. Head-to-Head mode allows two fans to race against each other to see who the best driver really is.

Normal and Expert difficulty levels ensure both beginners and pros alike can enjoy the thrill of NASCAR racing, while state-of-the-art car modeling adds to NASCAR Heat 2002's immersive feel with a sense of speed, realistic car damage, dents, scratches, sparks and collisions that put players in the driver's seat for the Winston Cup championship.

NASCAR Heat 2002 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system unique features include 2001 season car art, drivers and tracks; 36 Beat the Heat challenges designed and introduced by top NASCAR drivers; 19 real-world NASCAR tracks; 25 Winston Cup drivers and 23-car racing packs in single-player modes.


 Infogrames To Revive The Atari Name

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That's right, Infogrames go retro. Full story on fgnonline.


 Loki Games' RUNE Linux Demo Available

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Category: General

You heard me, just follow this link folks...
lokigames.


 Quake Gets Fived!

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Romero: Quake's design was VERY different from the game that was released. It was much more of a D&D-based game with a main character named Quake who had an awesome hammer that would grow in power as the game progressed. At one point in November 1995, we decided to change the design to something we were more comfortable creating -- FPS weapons with a few twists. After the major redesign, the game underwent a few more smaller redesigns (to cut down development time) and we released the Quake that everyone knows today.

Check out this article on Methos Quake to see the rest of the exclusive interview with John Romero and id softwares Tim Willis.


 Operation Flashpoint Patch

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Category: General

This 3.1 MB download fixes a Windows 2000 issue. Just get yourself down to codemasters.

 X-Box News

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Microsoft's X-box is due for release 3 days after the Gamecube. Titles include Metal Gear Solid X, Malice, Shrek, Crash Bandicoot X and Tecmo's highly anticipated Dead or Alive 3. As part of their new 'third party' plans Sega will be releasing Gun Valkyrie and Jet Set Radio Future for the console. There is a rumored Panzer Dragoon 4 game too, which will have gamers clambering over each other to get a copy. I just managed to get my hands on Panzer Saga for the Saturn, which is about as rare as gold dust. Bill Gates has had to pay a sum of money to X-Box technologies for stealing the name he he. The X-Box has not been received well in Japan though so many are wondering whether Bill Gates will fall smack on his nerdy face or not. Be sure to check out www.xbox.com for more information.


 Happy Birthday Sonic (23rd June)

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Tomorrow is a special day, its history’s most famous hedgehogs 10th anniversary. To celebrate this event Sonic Team will be holding a special birthday party in Japan where guests are encouraged to bring a present. The lucky guests will receive special Sonic related merchandise. Sonic and friends will be making a cameo in Virtua Striker 3, the FC Sonic team will be made up of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, DR. Eggman and a bunch of chaos. Sonic and pals will also be making an appearance in Phantasy Star Online Version 2 in the lobby around the time of his anniversary. A limited edition birthday pack which, will be for Japan only, is being released alongside the Sonic Adventure 2 game, which contains a gold coin, history booklet and music cd. This will be available the first two days of release and will cost the same as the game on its own. If you want to get your hands on one you better find an import store fast, vie pre-ordered mine along with the Japanese version of Sonic Adventure 2 as I own a Jap DC. Check out bluehedgehog.net for piccies.
Some bad news is that Sierra's Half-Life for the DC has been canned as we all expected (no surprise there then). I personally think its a real shame about the DC, it must be the most under-rated console of all time.


 Sony News

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There isn't really too much to say about the PS2, same old story really with its endless sequels but it does have all the hype surrounding Metal Gear Solid 2, Final Fantasy X and Gran Turismo 3. Lets hope they live up to the hype as in my opinion the PS2 hasn't really got that much going for it at the moment.
Sega and Sony have been getting pally as of late with plans for online games that are to be released on the PS2 and DC to be played head to head i.e. PS2 owners will be able to compete with DC owners online with the same game. Sony will also be releasing Sega's first 7 titles in Europe for the PS2, which are Virtua Fighter 4, K-project (a music based action/shooter), Space Channel 5, Ecco the dolphin, Ferrari 355, Head Hunter and yet another Space Channel 5.


 Nintendo News

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This week in the world of console gaming saw the release of the Gameboy Advance in Europe. The unit is already selling well in the US (over 500,000 units sold in the first week alone). The Gameboy Advance looks a great buy with retro software such as F-Zero and Mario Advance (basically Mario 2). Future games are looking great too, I can't wait for Sonic Advance, the screens look great. There are already 2 limited edition Pokemon centre Gameboy Advance console, which were released in Japan, so check out those import stores if you want to get your hands on one.
Excitement is growing over the upcoming release of the Gamecube, which will retail for around $200. The line-up of games looks amazing. Titles include Pikmin, Smash Brothers Melee, Star Fox Adventures, Wave Race, Eternal Darkness, Luigi's Mansion and Super Monkey Ball. Capcom's Mickey game looks stunning and for all you fans of Sega's Sonic Team, Yuji Naka has hinted that this is the console to own. Sega is developing Phantasy Star Version 2 for Nintendo's machine and lets keep our fingers crossed and hope we shall see Sonic on the Gamecube (other than his feature in the upcoming virtua striker 3). Games are looking to retail for around $50. Be sure to check out www.nintendo.com for more information.

Wednesday, June 20, 2001

 Pop-ups Going Bye-Bye!

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That's right! Those of you who visit this site are going to have to start doing without some things.... but I'm 100% sure nobody's going to miss them! At the end of this month, no more of those ultra-uncool, perpetually annoying (or is that annoyingly perpetual?), maniacally-multiplying..... ever-evil pop-ups! That's when the campaign is set to end, and I'm upholding my end of the bargain by holding out until then to get rid of them. But that little experiment gone wrong will be a thing of the past! And there was much rejoicing......

Tuesday, June 19, 2001

 Age of Empires II For Your Mac? Affirmative!

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Mac Gamer has posted word Destineer has announced their Macintosh port of Ensemble/Microsoft's Age of Empires II will be available in early October. Yes, Mac gamers will finally get to be addicted like the thousands of PC gamers. Less important is word that Mac Links 2002 will ship in late October.


 American McGee's To Found Carbon Entertainment

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Well-Rounded Entertainment has caught up with American McGee, formerly with Electronic Arts. He is about to launch Carbon Entertainment with another former id Software employee, Dave Taylor (who obviously is leaving Transmeta or has done so already). They talk to him about the new company and also find out what is going on with the Alice movie. Here is a nibble:

Film scripts and game design will be concurant, which McGee says he hopes will result in a cohesive product that creates better movies than, say, Mario Brothers and better games than South Park.

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• The NOLF Visual C++ 6.0 workspace complete with projects for individual DLLs


• All of NOLF’s game-side source files


• LithTech SDK header files and header files for shared Monolith libraries

Click here for the source code.


 Tribes 2 Beta Patch 23376 Released

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Dynamix has released the Tribes 2 beta patch, version 23376. The 800KB patch can be downloaded from the Official Tribes 2 Central Download Site, with a mirror available on TribalWar, and the complete list of changes and known issues with the patch can be found on the main page of that site. There's is also a reverse patch that brings the game back to version 23115, if you're having troubles with this beta patch.


 Operation Flashpoint Review - GamesDomain

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GamesDomain posted a review of the recently released U.K version of the highly-anticipated military simulation, Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis. Here's a blurb from their review:

Equally convincing is the weaponry modelling. Bohemia, the game's developers, have all served in the Czech army, and brought their real-life experiences of eighties warfare to the game. As in Counter-Strike, firing while running is inaccurate to the extent where you might as well save your ammo and resort to bad language. Reloading takes time, and careful aim is the key to success. Most conflicts take place in expansive outdoor areas, so there's always plenty of space for the enemy to utilise. Leading a moving target with a sniper rifle is crucial - sniping is much more of a skill here than in other games.

The vehicles, too, have an air of authenticity about them. The game includes a decent range, from jeeps and trucks to various tanks, anti-aircraft vehicles and even helicopters. They can be crewed by more than one man; often you'll be transporting your squad in the back of a truck, or riding a jeep with three others. You can even command your own tank, and issue orders to a gunner and driver.

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In Red Faction, Volition's exciting first-person shooter for the PlayStation 2, you assume the role of Parker, a miner working for the Ultor Corporation far beneath the surface of Mars. The miners are suffering from inhuman living conditions and a strange, deadly disease called the plague. The miners' anger and resentment are ready to boil over, and you provide the spark that starts a rebellion against Ultor.

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Calypso, the mastermind behind the Twisted Metal battles, returns once more to host a contest of wreckage and devastation. He has plucked some prime contestants straight out of an asylum and has promised these otherwise doomed souls a single wish should they defeat their opponents in a battle of twisted metal. As the carnage unfolds, players will learn how and why these motorists were locked up behind the walls of insanity.

Twisted Metal:Black features enhanced player environments with moving traffic, changing weather conditions, living pedestrians and interactive objects. Destruction is at the game's core, but strategy is essential for creative frags, made possible by the many different weapons and combo attacks.


 Sonic Adventures II Released To Stores Worldwide

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Sega of America today announced the worldwide release of Sonic Adventure 2 for the Dreamcast. Created by acclaimed game developer Yuji Naka, Sonic Adventure 2 takes players on a fast action mission with Sonic and familiar friends, Knuckles and Tails, to foil the plans of the evil Dr. Robotnik and two mysterious characters, Shadow and Rouge. Now players can go head-to-head in two-player split-screen mode with one of six playable characters from either the Hero Side or Dark Side.

In Sonic Adventure 2, players blaze through more than 30 fast action stages including hilly city streets, dark freeways, challenging army fortresses, ancient ruins, and outer space. Players test their skills with all new moves as they rail-grind their way through a San Francisco-inspired stage or outrun an 18-wheeler barreling down residential streets. There is also a plethora of Chao minigames available in Sonic Adventure 2. Sonic Adventure 2 is rated “E” (Everyone) and is now available at retail stores nationwide or at www.sega.com for $39.95.


 100GB HD Already?

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Maxtor Corporation, the world's largest hard drive manufacturer in terms of unit shipments, today announced new additions to its DiamondMax family of 5400 RPM hard drives. The DiamondMax D540X is a 40 GB per platter drive and the DiamondMax 536DX is the highest capacity ATA drive on the market at 100 GB. These drives are in volume production, and qualifications by major PC OEMs are nearly complete.

Offered in capacities from 20 GB to 100 GB, the DiamondMax family provides solutions for a range of storage-intensive applications such as personal computers (PCs), consumer electronics (CE) and network attached storage (NAS) systems. At its peak capacity -- 100 GB -- the drive can store 100 hours of compressed digital video or can load up to 25,000 four-minute MP3 files.


 3DO Ships Legends of Might and Magic

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3DO today announced that Legends of Might and Magic for the PC has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America and online shopping sites. Legends of Might and Magic game combines classic Might and Magic settings with the LithTech 3D engine to provide first-person, team-based multiplayer action.

Developed by New World Computing, Legends of Might and Magic is designed around fast-paced team play for up to sixteen players via free play over the Internet or LAN. Competitors choose to fight on the side of Good or Evil, and in any of the 20 scenarios must work together with their teammates to complete their objective before the other team does. Players choose from 4 distinct game objectives, including Rescue the Princess, Slay the Dragon, and Sword in the Stone. Many scenarios include computer-controlled monsters that stand in the way of both teams.

Saturday, June 16, 2001

 XBox Name Made Official

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An agreement was finally made between Microsoft and XBox Technologies that will allow Microsoft to use the XBox name.

The software giant on Friday reached an agreement with XBOX Technologies, a small technology holding company that will -- in exchange for an undisclosed reward -- alter its name and drop a challenge to Microsoft's use of the name ``Xbox'' for its upcoming video game console.

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 WWII: Online Patch V1.11 Released

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Strategy First came up yesterday with this latest update for their just-released massive multiplayer FPS, World War II: Online containing a revamped settings file with three new options, a fix for a Win95 problem that caused the intro movies not to play, a joystick error and more. It's s available only through the game's auto-update.


 Anachronox Gone Gold!

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After a long-developement schedule, the Anachronox team can now hold their breathes. Planet Anachronox has just gotten an email from Tom Hall himself informing them that Anachronox has Gone Gold! Anachronox should be in stores at the end of this month.


 Age of Empires III Rumors Halted

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A month-old article in Germany's PC Games magazine is the hottest news on gaming websites this morning. Daily Telefragged got the ball rolling by reporting that Age of Empires III was revealed in the last issue of PC Games magazine. But Ensemble Studios has stepped forward to stop the rumor mill before it grinds any further it seems.


 Counter-Strike Cheating Editorial - CFGN

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CFGN posted an interesting editorial about different method players used as a cheating in Valve's popular modification for Half-Life called Counter-Strike. Here's a blurb:

Speed Hack

This hack has actually been abolished. While it was still in operation, players shot, ran, and jumped 10 times faster than normal. There are still a few speed hacks floating around. But they’re quite uncommon. This is a very easy hack to spot though. Don’t confuse speed hacks with bunny hopping however.

Click here for the whole editorial.


 Grand Theft Auto 3 Screenshots (PS2) - PS2Faction

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PS2Faction has posted 15 new screenshots of Rockstar's upcoming steal-all-and-kill-em-all ultra violent game, Grand Theft Auto 3 for the PlayStation 2.


 Half-Life Dreamcast Is Now History

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Shortly after Half-Life: Blue Shift, the standalone Barney episode originally planned as an exclusive inclusion in the Dreamcast port of Half-Life, reaching store shelves, Sierra On-Line announced that this Dreamcast port is now cancelled altogether.


 Pre-Order Your Payne And Get Mousey!

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3D Realms let us know you can pre-order Max Payne directly from their site:

As an exclusive offer to our fans, the first 50,000 customers to pre-order Max Payne directly from 3D Realms will receive a FREE Max Payne mousepad! And, because we know you'll want to quickly jump into all the action that Max Payne has to offer, well also ship it to you by the speedy USPS Priority Mail service FREE of charge (to US destinations only)! A free mouse pad and free Priority shipping -- that's a value of over $13.00!

To receive a free Max Payne mouse pad and free Priority shipping, click this link to pre-order Max Payne for just $39.95: http://www.buymaxpayne.com.

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There are folders on your computer that Microsoft has tried hard to keep secret. Within these folders you will find two (major) things: Microsoft Internet Explorer has been logging all of the sites you have ever visited -- even after you've cleared your cache, and Microsoft's Outlook and Outlook Express has been logging ALL of your e-mail correspondence -- even after you've erased them from your trashbin. (This also includes all incoming and outgoing e-mail attachments.) And believe me, that's not even the half of it.

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