Empire Interactive has released a demo of FlatOut. As you
already know the game is gold and just a few days away from launch. The game carries a MSRP
of £39.99. Enjoy! Source nZone and thanks ZeroCool!
Demo Size:166 MB
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The World of Warcraft
intro movie is now available for your download-bandwidth pleasure, offering almost three
minutes of (amazing) cinematics. Enjoy!
Movie Size:45.4
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Vivendi Universal Games has released a
single-player demo for Men of Valor, giving you the chance to try out the historical FPS
developed by 2015, Inc (the creators of Medal of Honor). Be sure to check out as well the
multiplayer demo featuring a large
urban and a smaller jungle map, three different multiplayer game modes and three player
classes. The first patch can also
be found in our download area.
Demo Size:434.4 MB
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Akella, publisher of the RPG Metalheart: Replicants
Rampage, issued a statement dennouncing the demo of the game which recently appeared in the
World Wide Web. The company claims it is not responsible for this illegal distribution at
all. The release is not an official demo-version and it appears to be an incomplete fragment
of a 2003-year game build flooded with various errors.
Akella offers a rather
confusing explanation for the demo's release which blames a frustrating misunderstanding
between the publisher and its partner that has mistakenly put the archive into the Web. The
situation is being discussed and taken care of right now.
Akella is determined not to
let these problems affect the game's release date which is still set for January 2005, as
previously announced.
Metalheart: Replicants Rampage is a tactical role-playing game
set on a deserted planet where the main characters find themselves after their spaceship
crashes. The game follows the paths of the old-school tactics/RPG classics, but adds new
unique features to the traditional gameplay. Metalheart: Replicants Rampage provides a
strong sci-fi story with intriguing cyberpunk influences, sophisticated turn-based combat,
random quest generator with the unbelievable tasks variations, a complex character parameter
system, and plenty of other wonders to make hardcore RPG fans amazed
Since the demo
is considered incomplete, the publisher has spent a lot of effort trying to get it off the
Web, claiming that the complete version will be completely different regarding the total
conversion of RPG system and many other aspects directly influencing the general game
concept itself.
The official site of Metalheart: Replicants Rampage is under
intensive construction, in preparation for the release of the official demo
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Majesco announced it has tabbed Swedish
developer, Starbreeze, to develop content for the next generation of console systems
expected to ship in 2006. Starbreeze is highly regarded and has received numerous accolades
from leading industry media outlets for producing the award-winning video game, The
Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher's Bay, exclusively for the Xbox.
Having
access to top-tier development talent and technology is paramount for long-term success,
said Jesse Sutton, president of Majesco. Our partnership with Starbreeze underscores our
commitment in securing talented and creative studios to develop our products as well as
assist us in providing content for current and future platforms.
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Ver 1.4 has been released
with a lot of new features , check it out , its really cool
Download here , there is also a
language pack (which will be release on 5th Nov) .
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Half-Life 2 is about to make the move to
arcades all over Japan by the summer of 2005, with the rest of the world expected to join-in
soon after. According to Taito, its Type-X arcade board will be able to support the game
while it will also offer a variety of features not seen before in arcade games.
The
Type-X board is based on a PC setup, running a version of Windows, so H-L 2 will not have to
travel far to get to it, especially since the arcade version will be very similar to the PC
version being released in a couple of weeks time. One of the selling points of the arcade
Half-Life 2 will be the introduction of the online multiplayer modes.
According to Taito,gamers will be able to connect to and challenge other gamers playing the same game across
Japan. Two online modes will be available, the confrontational Battle mode and the
co=operative Mission mode. Online play will be made possible due to Taito's Net Entry
System (NETSYS)which will also feature in arcade games such as Battle Gear 3 and Zoid
Infinity. One of the advantages of NETSYS is its ability to store data at server level,
enabling gamers to recall their profile from any connected arcade machine.
Taito has
big plans for the arcade version of H-L 2, plans which include online play, a game booth
offering 5.1 sound and its introduction to arcades all over the world. Details of the
control set-up or of the exact dates the machines will appear in Japan and all over the
world, have not yet been released.
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Aspyr Media and game developer Wideload Games unearthed
their upcoming game, Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel without a Pulse. Guaranteed to turn some
heads, this third-person action game is an original IP by Bungie Studio veterans that uses
an updated Halo engine to deliver the tale of one man's hunger for love, justice... and
brains. The game will be a cross-platform release,including Xbox, PC and Mac, and will be
published worldwide in summer, 2005.
In this game, players take on the role of the
rebel himself Stubbs, a wisecracking Zombie who takes on an ultra-modern city of the future
using nothing but his own carcass and the weapons of his possessed enemies. The game's
tongue-in-cheek humor, innovative combat and strong storyline keep Stubbs the Zombie's
gameplay as bizarre and unpredictable as its namesake.
On his quest, Stubbs lurches
his way through numerous large and visually captivating indoor/outdoor environments in and
around the gleaming city of Punchbowl, PA, a city built during the Eisenhower administration
to show off the ultra-futuristic technology of the 21st century. Stubbs' brain-eating
adventure brings him through bustling shopping districts and verdant farmlands to battle mad
scientists, rural militiamen and the world's deadliest barbershop quartet. His enemies have
shotguns, tanks, and all manner of futuristic weaponry. All Stubbs has is his own rotting
corpse, a distinct lack of pain or conscience, and the ability to turn foes into zombie
allies.
What begins as one zombie's search for revenge quickly escalates into an
all-out war between the living and the dead - but this time it's the zombie fighting for
truth, justice and the redemption of true love. Yes, it's a love story too.
As
Stubbs, you can:
- Play as a Zombie and give those unpleasant, violent humans a piece
of your mind...by eating theirs
- Destroy an entire city built with Bungie's HaloEngine
- Use Zombie Strength to smash down doors and maul a wide variety of citizens andarmed defenders
- Spread Zombie Love by eating the brains of your enemies and adding themto your own personal zombie horde
- Possess unsuspecting humans and use their weaponsagainst their friends
- Use Your Body as a Weapon in the deadliest offense ever:explosive gut grenades, zombie sputum, a severed hand that can crawl through tight spaces
and possess the living, a head that doubles as an unholy bowling ball, and flatulence beyond
the ken of mortal men.
Technical features include an enhanced version of Halo's
graphic engine ith all new pixel shaders, new screen effects for an appropriately cinematic
look and feel, and a new AI system for the most keenly intelligent mindless zombies in the
history of video games.
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The U.S. District Court for the
Western District of Washington has issued a temporary restraining order against the import
and sale of video game systems containing counterfeit versions of Nintendo games being sold
at numerous shopping malls.
In a major first step in its efforts to stop the sale of
infringing products throughout the United States, Nintendo of America filed the action
against two companies, its officers and employees after receiving tips from more than 400 of
its fans. In response to the specific court order, U.S. marshals will seize the counterfeit
systems at shopping mall kiosks in the western Washington area. In addition, Nintendo is
supporting numerous federal criminal investigations and U.S. Customs has seized tens of
thousands of the infringing devices upon their entry into the country, all of which are
assumed to be headed to malls across the United States for illegal sale.
The hundreds
of thousands of products in question look identical to Nintendo 64 controllers and plug
directly into televisions, allowing users to play dozens of illegally pirated Nintendo games
from the original Nintendo Entertainment System, such as Donkey Kong and Mario Bros.
Nintendo re-released many of these popular games, currently being pirated, as part of its
Classic NES Series, which allows its fans to play their favorite classic games on their Game
Boy Advance SP units. The bootleg products sell under the names Power Player, Super
Joystick, Superjoy and Powerjoy. As a result of the federal court order, Nintendo is urging
all mall management companies around the country to immediately close the kiosks selling the
illegal products.
This action is one of many steps Nintendo is taking to protect its
creative rights and to combat the growing international problem of product piracy, explains
Jodi Daugherty, Nintendo of America's director of anti-piracy. Nintendo won't tolerate
these illegal products, and is grateful to its devoted customers. We'll aggressively
protect the quality and integrity of the video game products our fans are so loyal
to.
Daugherty added, We're confident that mall management companies around the
nation will provide their complete cooperation upon being informed of the court's
decision.
Nintendo has information identifying kiosks distributing the illegal
devices in malls in more than 40 states. They are often set up outside of Nintendo's
legitimate retailers' stores. This is the largest piracy problem Nintendo has faced in the
United States. Nintendo is still calculating the extent of its losses, but expects it to be
in the millions of dollars, once the damage to both its reputation and the harm to
relationships with its established business partners have been quantified.
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Ubisoft announced the signing of a new and exclusive
licensing deal with LucasArts to develop portable video games based on the upcoming Star
Wars : Revenge of the Sith movie. The title will be available on the new next-generation of
handheld consoles - Sony's PSP, Nintendo DS, as well on Game Boy Advance - and will launch
in conjunction with the movie in Spring 2005.
Developed by Ubisoft's Montreal
studio, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith on PSP, DS, and GBA will fully leverage the strengths
of each handheld platform. In their own unique way, each game will immerse players directly
into the most compelling and memorable moments of the movie to produce the ultimate Jedi
action experience! Multiple character control, devastating Force power and never-before-seen
locations are among the key elements that will impress handheld gamers.
As the new
handhelds are introduced to gamers and more titles begin to appear for both the DS and PSP
formats, it will be interesting to see who will gain the upper hand. We are told, in the
build-up to launch, that Sony's and Nintendo's handhelds are not in direct competition
since they will appeal to a different demographic. It is becoming obvious that friendly
co-existence is not an option and we expect the gloves to come off as launch approaches.
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it wont be released in
the USA much earlier ....
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around July 2005
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Silent Hill 3 continues the series' trademark brand of
psychological horror and terrifying gameplay. As a teenage girl named Heather, players must
explore and unravel the mysterious connection between the god-forsaken town and her inner
fears. With enhanced graphical detail, a more complex storyline, and even more grotesque
monsters than the previous games, Silent Hill 3 promises to be the best horror adventure
ever.
This demo supports the following languages: English, French, German, Italian,
Korean, Chinese and Spanish.
Demo Size:468.7
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Sygate Personal Firewall PRO has redefined the
personal firewall market with a multi-layered shield of network, content, application, and
operating system security. Sygate Personal Firewall PRO protects your system from intrusions
designed to exploit vulnerabilities in Internet and Intranet communication. It is the
ultimate desktop security solution trusted by professionals and relied upon by millions of
users.
Network Layer -- Secure Internet Connections
Sygate Personal Firewall PROis the first personal firewall that offers real protocol driver-level protection, preventing
hostile programs such as Trojan Horses and malicious mobile code from accessing the network
using their own protocol driver. With newly added network layer protection measures and
existing application level protection, Sygate Personal Firewall PRO provides complete
security from the network to the application layer.
Content Layer -- Secure Trusted
Traffic
Sygate Personal Firewall PRO is the first personal firewall with anapplication-based intrusion detection system (IDS). Network layer protection can ensure the
inbound network packets are legitimate, but it can do little about the contents hiding in
the packets. The high performance intrusion detection engine in Sygate Personal Firewall PRO
monitors network traffic content, and uses pattern matching to detect a variety of attacks
and probes, such as buffer overflows and stealth port scans.
Application Layer --
Secure Component Integrity
Sygate Personal Firewall PRO secures systems from intrusionsthat exploit vulnerabilities in applications to execute attacks. Sygate Personal Firewall
PRO verifies the integrity of every application that attempts to communicate through a
fingerprint that includes a MD5 checksum. In addition to that, Sygate Personal Firewall PRO
authenticates application dynamic link libraries (DLLs), preventing hostile programs that
masquerade as authorized applications from compromising users data or
system.
Operating System Layer -- Secure Process Interactions
Sygate PersonalFirewall PRO is the first personal firewall that integrates meaningful operating system
layer protection, guarding the legitimacy of outbound traffic. Sygate Personal Firewall PRO
blocks any traffic generated before its own service starts up, eliminating the brief
security policy vacuum. Sygate Personal Firewall PRO can automatically terminate known
attacks such as Trojans, Denial of Service (DoS) Zombies. Sygate Personal Firewall PRO also
has defense mechanisms that prevent malicious code/and or users from disabling or exiting
the personal firewall.
By building a multi-layered shield around a system, Sygate
Personal Firewall PRO provides around-the-clock and multiplex protection for data integrity
and system safety. No wonder it is the ultimate desktop security
solution.
Download Size:5.5 mb
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As they promised, Electronic Arts has released the Medal of Honor:
Pacific Assault multiplayer demo, giving you the chance to try out the upcoming WWII FPS
sequel in the works at EA Los Angeles. Be sure to also check out the E3 2004
trailer and grab the
single-player demo that features
the Henderson Field (Guadalcanal) level.
Demo Size:323.8
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Sign-ups are now available for Atari and Eugen System's near-future military strategy
experience, Act of War: Direct Action.
If you meet the minimum specs, a list of which
can be system specs!). If you already have an account at betatests.net, make sure your
system specs in your profile are up-to-date and put in a request for Act of War.
Act
of War: Direct Action tells a highly realistic, near-future story of an elite U.S. special
operations force fighting an international plot to wage terror and control the world's
natural resources. A first look at tomorrow's war, Act of War: Direct Action takes you
through a frightening and believable reality filled with suspense, international intrigue
and geopolitical military conflict, wrapped in a cutting-edge strategy gaming entertainment
experience.
Act of War: Direct Action offers players the opportunity to zoom in and
engage in the battle from a street level perspective on urban battlefields such as San
Francisco, Washington DC, London and Moscow, with incredible first-person shooter quality
graphics. Act of War will feature a single-player story mode and various multiplayer modes
including 8-player online skirmishes.
Beta testers will only scratch the surface of
Act of War in this Beta, but they'll be the first to see how Atari and Eugen are pushing
the envelope of what can be done in a traditional RTS, said Bob Welch, executive producer.
We are excited to reveal more about this innovative entertainment experience after the
holiday season.
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Microsoft announced that Xbox will get Tecmo's
Project Zero 2: Crimson Butterfly.
Stephen McGill, Head of UK Xbox Marketing said,
Project Zero 2 joins a strong portfolio of forthcoming Xbox titles such as Halo 2, Fable,
and Forza. Tecmo has been a great partner for us and this release is a natural step in the
development of our relationship.
Terror returns with Project Zero 2: Crimson
Butterfly, the sequel to the highly popular survival horror title, Project Zero. This time
the terrifying journey takes the player to a whole new creepy setting, an abandoned village,
where they play the role of Mio Amakura, a young girl who is gifted with a strong sixth
sense. The story follows the horrifying journey of Mio and her twin sister, Mayu. The lost
village and a strange, symbolic crimson butterfly create the spooky setting for yet another
frightening tale in Project Zero 2. The frightening voyage continues as Project Zero 2 makes
its way to the Xbox video game system with an additional first person view mode, new
costumes, more ghosts, and a new survival mode that will have you trembling for more!
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Gizmondo Europe confirmed that it is now shipping the new handheld console as part
of a strategic retail roll out in the UK. The company has also released information
regarding some of the games that will accompany the Gizmondo handheld at launch.
Some
of the first units to be released will be on display at the forthcoming Best of Stuff 2004
show in London on the 5-7th November.
This will be the first opportunity many have
had to sample all the features of the Gizmondo, including the GPS and GPRS functionality, as
well as the remarkable 3D power of the new NVIDIA GoForce 4500 chipset.
Presented
through the upcoming launch period will be twelve games, including: Super Drop Mania, Angel
Fish, Colours, Richard Burns Rally, Interstellar Flames 2 and Stuntcar Extreme. Also
included in the retail pack will be a contract-free SIM card, mains charger, a pair of
headphones, battery, and a USB cable, making the device ready to use straight out of the
box.
Carl Freer, Managing Director, Gizmondo Europe, says: As the newcomers, we've
had to play many cards close to our chest, but this is about to change. Over the coming
weeks, there will be a series of Gizmondo announcements, as we go to market.
The
Gizmondo is powered by a Microsoft Windows CE.net platform, boasts a 2.8-inch TFT colour
screen with a Samsung ARM9 400Mhz processor and incorporates the GoForce 3D 4500 Nvidia
graphics accelerator. It provides cutting-edge gaming, multimedia messaging, an MP3 music
player, Mpeg4 movie playing capability, a digital camera and a GPRS network link to allow
wide-area network gaming. Additionally, it contains a GPS chip for location based services,
is equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming and accepts MMC card
accessories.
The Gizmondo device and its games are due for launch in the UK in the
fourth quarter 2004 and in North American markets from the first quarter 2005.
The
Games
Super Drop Mania
Inspired from the all time classic of simple
brilliance, Tetris, Super Drop Mania is the game for ultimate fun at every moment.
It'sthe simple things in life that often give the most pleasure. And Super Drop Mania is no
exception. Enjoy colourful and simplistic gameplay at its best. While maintaining the
addictive nature of the original game, Super Drop Mania brings additional depth to the party
in the form of special combos, allowing smart players to rack up monster scores. Add
beautiful, vibrant backgrounds and catchy audio and you have the most pleasurable experience
to be found in your pocket.
Angel Fish
The earth is destroyed by aliens
and you are left with nothing but vengeance. Welcome to our new game - Angel Fish.
TheSirians came and conquered. Your cities lie in ruins and the alien attackers have stripped
the last of your planet's resources. Your species has been extinguished, your culture
completely annihilated. Everyone you know and love is dead. There is nothing left but
vengeance. That's bad odds. Take the role of a futuristic fighter pilot and unleash the
awesome firepower of the Angel Fish. Beautifully hand drawn parallax environments complement
this intense old school 2D shooter. You get all the intense action of an arcade game, in
your pocket.
Stuntcar Extreme
Stuntcar Extreme is a fast-paced
arcade-style driving game, similar to the original Stunt Car Racer. This is the most extreme
form of racing, and only the best of the best, or the craziest of the crazy participate in
the hair-raising duels on the dangerous tracks.
The Player races against zany characterson various tracks with difficult hills, jumps and other stunt racing obstacles. The player
has three different racing modes available to him: Arcade mode racing for quick thrills,
ascending the ranks of stunt drivers in the Championship-mode or Multiplayer challenges via
Bluetooth.
The game is set in the 1980s: the cars and overall look and feel of the
game reflect this fashionable retro style. In the world of Stuntcar Extreme, Bullitt meets
Cannonball Run - sideburns
flaming.
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The U.S. computer and video game industry raised
almost USD 900,000 to benefit children's charities last week in San Francisco at the ESA
Foundation's annual Nite to Unite For Kids benefit dinner and public online auction. This
year's dinner, the seventh annual event, featured performances by comics Dana Carvey and
Robin Williams, and brought the total funds raised by the ESA Foundation for children's
charities over the years to more than USD 6 million.
Attendees of computer and video
game industry dinner bid on a variety of items ranging from autographed memorabilia, wine,
and trips across America. In addition, members of the public were able to bid on game
memorabilia through an online auction on eBay. This year, funds raised by the ESA Foundation
will benefit Web Wise Kids, National Students Against Violence Everywhere, and the
Association of Hole in the Wall Camps.
William Bing Gordon, executive vice president
and chief creative officer of Electronic Arts (EA), received the 2004 Champions Award at the
entertainment software industry event in recognition of his outstanding service and
contributions to the industry. As a founder of EA, the fourth largest capitalized software
company in the world, as the person who piloted EA's groundbreaking creative studios for
many years, and as the chief creative officer of the industry leader, Bing Gordon has well
earned the accolades of his peers.
The Co-Chairs for the Nite to Unite For Kids
Dinner were Larry Probst, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Electronic Arts, Geoff
Mulligan, Chief Operating Officer of Konami Digital Entertainment America, and Paul Eibeler,
President of Take-Two Interactive Software.
Following is brief background on the
dinner beneficiaries.
- Web Wise Kids (WWK) -- WWK uses a computer game to teach
children about Internet safety and luring. This will be the third year the ESA Foundation
has supported Web Wise Kids. For more information see http://www.webwisekids.org
.
- Association of Hole in the Wall Camps -- The world's largest family of camps for
children with serious illnesses, the Association has helped more than 80,000 children with
cancer, sickle cell anemia, HIV/AIDS, and other life-threatening conditions experience the
joys of being at camp. For more information, visit
http://www.holeinthewallcamps.org .
- The National Association of Students
Against Violence Everywhere, Inc. (SAVE) -- SAVE is a nonprofit organization striving to
decrease the potential for violence in our schools and communities by promoting meaningful
student involvement, education and service opportunities. To learn more, visit
.
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When Full Spectrum Warrior was first released it was claimed
by Microsoft that it was a console exclusive for its XBox. THQ however, has announced that
FSW is coming to PS2 and should be ready before March 2005.
The announcement came as
part of the publisher's fiscal 2005 second quarter results. XBox owners may already have
been disappointed since they had to purchase maps that were included in the PC version of
the game but they can at least claim that they had the game long before anyone else got
it.
The PS2 version will. most probably, be a straight-forward port of the XBox game
and should include all the missions currently available for the game.
