Area 51 Quake 4 Tournament
- Friday 10/28/2005 by
CaliGirl
AREA 51 is holding a free entry Quake 4 Tournament with
cash prizes. Further details can be found at the
official clan site.
Earth 2160 Goes Gold
- Wednesday 10/26/2005 by
CaliGirl
Midway announced that
EARTH 2160, the sequel in
the EARTH series of real time strategy (RTS) titles, has gone gold and
will ship to stores on November 7. Developed by Reality Pump, EARTH
2160 sees conflict arise as the remnants of the Eurasian Dynasty,
Lunar Corporation and United Civilized States terraform Mars following
Earth’s destruction. As the civilizations independently rebuild, a
group of imprisoned alien renegades is awakened from suspended
animation. The groups must either battle it out or band together as
they try and survive the new alien threat.
UT2k4 Halloween Event!
- Thursday 10/20/2005 by
CaliGirl
GameSpot
will be hosting the Unreal Tournament 2004
Halloween Frag Fest this coming week. This 64-player event is open
to all GameSpot subscribers. Players will have the chance to compete
for bragging rights and a share $2,000 in prizes. Tournament
registration begins Monday, October 24, 2005 at 3 p.m. PT (6 p.m. ET).
The tournament begins Tuesday, October 25, and will last until
Saturday, October 29th. Gamespot will also be broadcasting a live
stream of the Finals on Saturday. Stop by the Tournament page for more
information and future updates.
City of Villains Goes Gold!
- Thursday 10/20/2005 by
CaliGirl
NCsoft has announced that Cryptic's stand-alone game
sequel, City of Villains,
has gone Gold. The game has a release date of October 31st, which
means you can purchase the game on the shelves this Halloween! If you
purchase City of Villains through the
pre-order method,
you will receive a two-day head start for game play. The two-day head
start will begin after 12 a.m. EST on Oct. 29. Purchasers of the City
of Villains pre-order box, which is currently available at retailers
across North America, have been invited into the City of Villains beta
test and may participate in the head-start.
The Three Musketeers
- Thursday 10/20/2005 by
CaliGirl
Legendo Entertainment has announced
The Three Musketeers,
a game that is set for a winter release for the PC, with the console
versions planned for 2006. In Legendo's story adaptation, Porthos,
Aramis, and Athos are enjoying themselves at the Red Dove Inn, Paris,
when young D'Artagnan suddenly bursts in. It turns out he's followed
by the sinister Count Xavier and his evil lieutenant, the hook-handed
count Orsini. The wicked pair of villains attacks the musketeers, and
in the hullabaloo that erupts Porthos is knocked senseless! He wakes
up shortly thereafter just to see his friends being hailed off in a
prison cart. Take on the role of Porthos, famed member of The Three
Musketeers and save your comrades in this riveting run 'n jump romp,
appropriate for adventurers of all ages.
Q4/AOE3/FEAR Tomorrow!?
- Tuesday 10/18/2005 by
CaliGirl
Don't
forget to pick up your copy of either Quake 4, Age of Empires 3 and
F.E.A.R. All of these games are supposed to be in stores on October
18th!
F.E.A.R. Patch v1.01
- Tuesday 10/18/2005 by
CaliGirl
Version 1.01
patch
has been released for the F.E.A.R., Monolith's FPS game, which should
be on shelves by tomorrow. F.E.A.R. is an intense first person
close-quarters combat experience with rich atmosphere and an engaging,
paranormal horror storyline.
New Serious Sam II Demo
- Tuesday 10/18/2005 by
CaliGirl
2K Games has released a
new demo for Croteam's Serious Sam II. This second demo for
Serious Sam II includes the updates from the latest patch as well as
an additional level from the full game (Greendale) that can be played
in both single- and 16-player co-op multiplayer.
Age of Empires 3 Patch v1.01
- Sunday 10/16/2005 by
CaliGirl
Patch v1.01 for Age of Empires 3 fixes problems for sound, ESO and
more. It's the dawn of a new age in real-time strategy (RTS) games. A
brave New World is rising - a hostile yet beautiful world, filled with
innovative gameplay and new strategic scenarios.
Legion Arena Demo
- Sunday 10/16/2005 by
CaliGirl
Black Bean released a
playable demo for their historical strategy,
Legion Arena, which is
scheduled for release on October 28th. The demo includes a user
friendly tutorial and Caesars Gallic War. This campaign includes 5
playable scenarios. Each battles was specially created for the demo
and is thoroughly researched. The full game includes 2 huge campaigns,
spanning hundreds of years of history and including over 100 battles.
America's Army Patch v2.5
- Sunday 10/16/2005 by
CaliGirl
Version 2.5.0 patch for America's Army includes two new
multiplayer missions and one new training mission. The patch also
implements a number of enhancements to tournament mode, map rotation,
and various other facets of this official Army shooter.
Zoo Tycoon 2: ES Goes Gold
- Wednesday 10/12/2005 by
CaliGirl
Microsoft recently announced that
Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species has gone gold, with a release
date of October 18. Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species is an expansion
with new building options, new music and awards for successful
installations in your zoo. Behavior modifications allow guests to
express themselves more creatively, and new deviant animal behaviors.
Agatha Christie
- Tuesday 10/11/2005 by
CaliGirl
The
Adventure Company announced that
Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None has gone gold for the
PC, with a scheduled release of November 8th. Rated “T” for Teen by
the ESRB, the storyline follows 10 strangers who are invited to
Shipwreck Island only to be accused of murder by a recording from
their absent host. Take on the role of a new 11th character, Patrick
Narracott, the boatman who ferries the guests to the island, and ends
up trapped with the others. Delve into Agatha Christie’s renowned
classic and solve the mystery before you become the next victim.
Mobile: Empire Earth
- Tuesday 10/11/2005 by
CaliGirl
VU Games
announced that
Empire Earth will go to mobile in Europe this month. Empire Earth
Mobile features a full combat system combined with rich strategic
resource management, providing players with the means to capture and
control enemy territory and move forward in time. Each age brings its
own challenges, new units and additional complexity.
Sins of a Solar Empire
Unveiled - Tuesday 10/11/2005 by
CaliGirl
Ironclad Games has unveiled
Sins of a Solar
Empire, a sci-fi real time strategy title. The game is said to be
the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga. A galaxy of
intriguing aliens, powerful starships, and colossal planets comes to
life with stunning 3D graphics, unparalleled sense of scale, and a
cinematic musical score. Explore and conquer nearby planets and
distant solar systems by applying brute force, cunning strategy,
elegant diplomacy, economic mastery, and researched technology.
Community Cluster
- Sunday 10/9/2005 by
CaliGirl
Clan Spill
Quake 4 Coming Oct.18th
- Sunday 10/9/2005 by
CaliGirl
id
Software, Raven Software and Activision, Inc. recently confirmed that
Quake 4 for the PC will begin
shipping to stores nationwide on Tuesday, October 18. Developed by
Raven Software and executive produced by id Software, Quake 4 begins
only moments after the events of Quake II, with the Earth’s fleet
launching a massive offensive to the planet Stroggos. As Matthew Kane,
an elite member of Rhino Squad, gamers invade the alien stronghold,
fighting alone, along side other Marines, and in mechanized walkers
and hover tanks as they encounter the Strogg and their disturbing
amalgamations of man and machine. Built on id Software’s DOOM 3
technology, the game will also features fast-paced multiplayer
competition modeled after the speed style and feel of Quake 3.
Sniper Elite Goes Gold
- Tuesday 10/4/2005 by
CaliGirl
Namco announced that
Sniper Elite has
gone gold. In the midst of an international race for nuclear weaponry,
the game features authentic sniping mechanics and online play for up
to 8 players. In Sniper Elite, the need to factor wind speed, heart
rate, position and gravity will ensure that your aim is true.
Multiplayer modes include Frag’N Tags, Assassination, Deathmatch, and
Team Deathmatch. Players can also progress though the game’s story
with a friend in split screen cooperative mode, using advanced team
strategies, choosing to divide and conquer or stick together for
additional firepower to achieve their goals.
