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Capcom's Resident Evil Comes To Nintendo GameCube
Capcom's Resident Evil, an All New Survival Horror Masterpiece Comes to Nintendo GameCube in Two Disks of Raw Fear
Capcom released Resident Evil for Nintendo GameCube. Capcom executive producer, Shinji Mikami, mastermind of the blockbuster Resident Evil franchise and creator of the survival horror genre, takes reign again re-inventing his original masterpiece. The Nintendo GameCube state-of-the-art technology delivers a whole new gaming experience with the most stunning graphics of any game ever created. Motion-captured animation and richly detailed graphics truly make Resident Evil come alive. Rooms illuminate with real-time lightning from flash thunderstorms and shadows and reflections appear in glass windows to provide unprecedented detailed environments. Capcom prepares to scare the worldlike never before as players experience unparalleled realism in the first Resident Evil game for the Nintendo GameCube. Resident Evil carries a "M" rating for mature audiences from the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).
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VIA to Bundle FliteDeck Application Suite with all VIA Mainboards
Users of VPSD produced VIA Mainboards to benefit from cutting edge software/firmware bundle, featuring advanced overclocking, system monitoring and BIOS update applications.
VIA Technologies today announced the introduction of the FliteDeck system control package as a standard feature with all VPSD produced VIA Mainboards.
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The Mark of Kri Propels Epic Action-Adventure Onto PlayStation 2
Title Offers an Exhilarating Adventure of Discovery and Conflict
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the July 30, 2002 release of The Mark of Kri, exclusively for the PlayStation 2. Featuring gorgeous animation sequences with an immersive storyline and a unique combat system, The Mark of Kri is the first fully internally designed and developed title by Sony Computer Entertainment America’s San Diego development studio. Through artistically sketched in-game movies that blend seamlessly into gameplay with highly stylized characters, The Mark of Kri presents a new vision in merging art, movies, animation and gaming into one complete package for PlayStation 2. The collaboration of individual team members’ expertise in traditional sketch drawing, the film industry, animation and game design converge to make this vision a reality for the leading next generation console.
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Dinosaur-Sized Adventure In The Palm Of Your Hand
“Dinotopia” on Game Boy Advance Roars into Retail Stores
TDK Mediactive announced today that Dinotopia The Timestone Pirates for the Game Boy Advance has shipped to stores. The release of the game coincides with the premiere of Dinotopia, the eagerly anticipated miniseries from Hallmark Entertainment, beginning May 12 on ABC. This “mega-series” is the largest production ever brought to television.
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Burnout Out For Xbox and GameCube
Award-Winning Arcade Driving Game Returns With New Enhancements and Features
Once again taking to the streets with a next-generation adrenaline rush of fast moving steel, Acclaim Entertainment has shipped its award-winning arcade driving game Burnout for the Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. Created by Criterion Games Limited, Burnout was one the most heralded games this past fall for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, and offers stunning graphics and white-knuckle, foot-to-the-floor gameplay.
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Steel Beasts Gold Edition ships to stores nationwide
Strategy First and EsimGames announced today that a Special Gold Edition of the award-winning tank simulation, Steel Beasts has shipped to stores nationwide.
Released throughout North America’s retail stores in 2000, Steel Beasts has taken the tank sim community by storm, winning numerous accolades, such as “Best PC Simulation of 2000” from PC Gamer Magazine, Computer Games Magazine and winning numerous Editor’s Choice Awards from various online sites. It is still being used at the US Military Academy (West Point) to help train future armor officers.
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Codemasters reveals first sightings of Dragon Empires' mighty empire dragons
Wrapped in mystery and mythology, the lands of Dragon Empires, Codemasters’ forthcoming epic fantasy MMORPG, are protected by grand empire dragons.
Dragon Empires’ development team is currently breathing life into these magnificent beasts, one for each of the land’s five empires. Revealed today are the first images of two empire dragons.
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BioWare Receives Award for Outstanding Achievements
Video game creators acknowledged for their creativity
BioWare Corp. is pleased to announce that Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk, Joint CEOs of BioWare Corp., have each been selected as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.
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TimeSplitters 2 Targets All Three Consoles
Eidos Interactive announced that TimeSplitters 2 is currently in development for Xbox and Nintendo GameCube in addition to PlayStation 2. TimeSplitters 2 is the sequel to the hugely successful and critically-acclaimed TimeSplitters, which was released to coincide with the US and European launches of PlayStation 2. Featuring members of the original GoldenEye development team, the game is under development by Free Radical Design and is set for release in Fall 2002.
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Colin McRae Rally 3, Dragon Empires, and Club Football to be shown at E3
Codemasters today announce a blockbuster showcase of its most powerful game brands and new titles that will be unveiled at this year’s E3 Expo in Los Angeles from May 22nd.
Showing at Booth #1168, Codemasters’ highlights include the ‘must be seen to be believed’ Dragon Empires (PC/online), the unveiling of Colin McRae Rally 3 (PS2, Xbox) and the world’s first showing of the company’s biggest development and publishing project to date: the 15-edition Club Football series (PS2, Xbox).
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Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 Going to All Platforms
“Pull your vehicle over now!”
EA plans to drive the highly anticipated Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 game for the PlayStation 2 also to PC, Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube. All four titles will be published under the EA GAMES brand and will be available in late summer 2002.
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Intel Unveils Itanium 2 Brand Name
Intel Corporation today announced the brand name for the second-generation Itanium processor, to be called the Intel Itanium 2 processor.
Formerly code-named McKinley, the Itanium 2 processor will be the second in a family of 64-bit products from Intel that bring the performance and volume economics of the Intel Architecture to the most demanding segments of computing. The Itanium processor family enables a broad choice of reliable platforms and applications for high-end servers and workstations at significantly lower costs and greater performance than proprietary offerings.
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Acclaim Re-Signs Dave Mirra for Exclusive Five-Year Licensing Sponsorship
Acclaim to Expand Upon Successful Relationship with World-Renowned BMX Rider, Including Release of 'Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3' Across All Next-Generation Systems
Strengthening its highly successful relationship with the most decorated athlete in the history of BMX, Acclaim Entertainment has re-signed Dave "Miracle Boy" Mirra to an exclusive five-year strategic licensing sponsorship agreement. Under the agreement, Mirra will continue to serve as the spokesperson for the Company's flagship action sports brand, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX, which has sold more than three million units worldwide across all gaming platforms. Mirra will play an integral role in the development of Acclaim's future BMX video games, including working in concert with the Company's development teams to ensure authenticity and realism; participating in motion capture and voice recording sessions for inclusion in the games, as well making several public appearances each year. Furthermore, he will wear the Acclaim logo on his bike and helmet at all BMX competitions.
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RollerCoaster Tycoon II from Infogrames and Chris Sawyer
Sequel To The 4-Million-Selling RollerCoaster Tycoon Comes To Waiting Fans In Fall Of 2002
The game that started the computer “Tycoon” craze is getting a sequel this fall in RollerCoaster Tycoon II from Infogrames and master game designer Chris Sawyer. Numerous improvements to the original game will be packed into this new game – with more types of roller coasters and rides being just the beginning.
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Infogrames to Acquire Shiny Entertainment and 'The Matrix'
Transaction Brings Highly Coveted “THE MATRIX” Franchise and State-of-the-Art Development Studio Under Infogrames Banner
Infogrames announced that it has signed a Purchase Agreement to acquire Shiny Entertainment from Interplay Entertainment. Through this acquisition, Infogrames will have exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish interactive games based on sequels to the highly acclaimed, Academy Award-winning action thriller, “THE MATRIX.” The games will be based on the upcoming sequels, “THE MATRIX RELOADED” and “THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS” from Warner Bros. Pictures. The transaction is expected to close within one week, following satisfaction of various closing conditions, which include the execution of other ancillary agreements with various third parties.
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InterAct Revving Up With New Racing Wheels
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Making E3 Appearance at InterAct Booth
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has got game and NASCAR fame and he’s making his second appearance at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) on May 22, 2002 with InterAct Accessories at booth #1424 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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| Wednesday, April 24, 2002 |
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Dance Dance Revolution Continues With PlayStation Release of Konamix
New Game in Smash-Hit Series Ships to Retail Outlets Nationwide
Konami of America announced today that the eagerly anticipated Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX for Sony PlayStation has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The dancing craze that began in arcades continues as Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX rocks America with over 50 songs, new play modes and a special workout mode.
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AMD Opteron announced for next-generation server and workstation processors
AMD Opteron processors will mark AMD’s entry into 64-bit computing enterprise market
AMD today announced that it has selected “AMD Opteron” as the brand for its 8th-generation enterprise class processor for servers and workstations, formerly code-named “SledgeHammer.”
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AMD and Microsoft Collaborate to further 64-Bit Computing
AMD to demonstrate dual AMD Opteron processor-based system running 64-bit Microsoft Windows
AMD today announced it is collaborating with Microsoft to incorporate 64-bit support for the future 8th-generation AMD Athlon and AMD Opteron processors into the Windows operating system.
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SiS Xabre400 Graphics Chip Unveiled
SiS conquers new visual world with its new landmark graphics chip, offering simultaneous support for AGP8X and DirectX8.1
Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation (SiS) today unveiled its brand-new graphics chip - the Xabre400(pronounce like "saber"). The world's first AGP8X graphics chip and the only one of its class that supports 8x8 (AGP8X and DirectX8.1) functions that will become the new standard for the mainstream market.
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Dolby and Factor 5 Introduce Pro Logic II for GameCube Developers
Dolby Laboratories' Dolby Surround Pro Logic II technology is now available for all Nintendo GameCube developers through Factor 5's MusyX development tool, which is offered exclusively by Nintendo. Dolby's Pro Logic II delivers a full five channels of surround sound through conventional stereo connectors included with all game consoles. Pro Logic II will allow all developers for the Nintendo GameCube to deliver immersive, near-cinematic surround sound during gameplay.
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Babel extends its editorial reach with GameCube website
Games outsourcing specialist Babel has been appointed by Nintendo Europe as the main content and localisation provider for the NINTENDO GAMECUBE website.
The news comes after Babel's successful foray into editorial services with Nintendo's Game Boy Advance website and comes shortly before the official European launch of the NINTENDO GAMECUBE console.
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EA Sports Ships 2002 FIFA World Cup
Until now, you could only imagine how it would feel to hoist the FIFA World Cup as millions cheer wildly. Wait no longer.
Electronic Arts has shipped 2002 FIFA World Cup, the only interactive game featuring official FIFA World Cup insignia, trophy, mascots, banners and flags, on display in the 20 officially sanctioned stadiums, as the world’s top 32 teams battle against elimination in the first tournament ever held in Asia and the first to be sponsored by two countries, South Korea and Japan.
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Fastest ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON 8500 Now Shipping
ATI combines best 3D-graphics with video editing and advanced TV features
ATI Technologies today announced that the retail version of the new ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON 8500 128MB is now shipping. As the fastest performing addition to the ALL-IN-WONDER family, this new multimedia video card redefines computer-based state-of-the-art home entertainment and incredible video creation for North American customers.
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Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris available now for GBA
Game Scheduled to Hit Stores simultaneously with Universal Pictures' Action-Adventure Film The Scorpion King Starring WWF Sensation The Rock
"The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris," an action-adventure for the Game Boy Advance, is now available in stores. The game, which features classic, arcade-style gameplay, is based on Universal Pictures' action-adventure The Scorpion King, starring World Wrestling Federation Superstar The Rock, and will reach store simultaneously with the film's theatrical.
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Door to the World of Morrowind Opens Earlier in Europe
Ubi Soft to introduce a two-stage release for Europe
Ubi Soft Entertainment will be moving up the European release dates for the anticipated role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, by Bethesda Softworks. The PC CD-ROM version will be available in May, whilst the European release date for the Xbox version is still to be finalised.
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TDK Mediactive Secures Muppets License
Classic Muppet Characters to Hit Gaming Platforms in 2002
TDK Mediactive announced an exclusive three-year, renewable worldwide licensing agreement with Jim Henson Interactive, a division of The Jim Henson Company, for the Muppets, one of the most prolific brands in the entertainment industry. The agreement ensures TDK Mediactive exclusive rights to develop and publish games based on many of the Classic Muppet characters, including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo and more. Platforms covered by the license agreement include PSone, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and PC.
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Sega.com Enters Wireless Gaming Market with Launch of Sega Mobile
Sega Mobile is Set to Lead the Wireless Interactive Gaming Market with Their Rich Video Game Heritage, Extensive Wireless Experience in Japan
Sega.com, Inc., the network entertainment company integrating Internet technology with innovation, today announced the launch of Sega Mobile, a new division of Sega.com dedicated to bringing the thrills and excitement of Sega gaming to cellular phone and PDA users in North America. Taking advantage of the phenomenal successes of the mobile gaming market in Japan and the burgeoning wireless and 3G network adoption in North America, Sega Mobile is well positioned to lead the market in wireless gaming content.
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Ubi Soft Unveils Splinter Cell
An All-Access Pass to the Reality of Global Espionage
Ubi Soft Entertainment unveiled today the creation of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, introducing a brand new genre in the Tom Clancy line-up. Taking place in the realistic, highly detailed geopolitical universe of Tom Clancy, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is a third person stealth action game, featuring cyber-terrorism, shadow agencies, and covert operations.
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| Wednesday, April 17, 2002 |
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Ingram Micro Expands Reach in Video Games Market
Company Builds On Success In Canada And Becomes First Broad-Line Information Technology (IT) Distributor In Europe To Gain Distribution Rights For The Consumer Games Market
Ingram Micro Inc., the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, today announced its expansion into the video gaming market in Germany. The company’s new division, Ingram Micro Games GmbH, offers a complete portfolio of consumer gaming products to resellers in the German IT and games trade channel.
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TransGaming Unleashes WineX 2.0 - Now Over 80 PC Games Running On Linux
TransGaming Technologies, the leading provider of cross platform compatibility solutions, today unleashes its enhanced WineX technology - the much-anticipated WineX 2.0.
WineX 2.0 allows over 80 Windows games to run on the Linux operating system, seamlessly, transparently, and right out of the box. "This is another breakthrough for TransGaming. No other company can do what we do. In February we brought DirectX 8 capabilities to the Linux platform demonstrating how quickly and effectively our technology can keep pace with Microsoft development," remarks company CEO & CTO Gavriel State. "And today, WineX 2.0 opens the door for the latest 'high twitch' PC games to run on Linux. Our subscribers have been eagerly anticipating this release and we're confident it will meet their high expectations."
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LucasArts Renews Relationship with Lawrence Holland and Totally Games
Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe-Inspired Game Expected Fall 2003 for Next Generation Console and PC Platforms
LucasArts Entertainment Company today announced the resumption of its relationship with Lawrence Holland and his company Totally Games to develop a World War II flight combat game for next generation consoles and PC. Previous associations between LucasArts and Totally Games produced the critically acclaimed and best selling X-wing and TIE fighter series of Star Wars games, as well as Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe and Their Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain. The latter two games will serve as inspiration for the upcoming World War II flight combat title.
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PCI-SIG Introduces PCI Express (Formerly 3GIO)
Arapahoe Work Group Completes Draft 1.0 Specification, Now Under Review by PCI-SIG Board of Directors
The PCI-SIG and the Arapahoe Work Group, consisting of promoter companies Compaq, Dell, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM, Intel and Microsoft, today announced that the code-named 3GIO draft 1.0 specification has been successfully completed and is being transferred on schedule to the PCI-SIG, where it will be renamed "PCI Express".
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Strategy First announces Strike Fighters: Project 1
Strategy First and Third Wire Productions are pleased to announce that they have signed a worldwide publishing agreement for their flight simulation game, Strike Fighters: Project 1, scheduled for release later this summer. Strike Fighters: Project 1 is a new jet combat game designed by the lead designer of European Air War (Best Simulation Game of 1998) and Jane’s Longbow 2 (Best Simulation Game of 1997).
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New Mobile AMD Athlon XP Processor
Epson Direct, Packard Bell and Sharp expected to ship notebook PCs based on the new mobile AMD Athlon XP processor
AMD today announced the new mobile AMD Athlon XP processor, the first AMD processor manufactured on its state-of-the-art 0.13 micron technology.
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Black Isle Studios Announces Icewind Dale II Collector's Edition
Definitive Collector's Edition Is Available Exclusively At Interplay's Online Store
Black Isle Studios, the RPG (role-playing game) division of Interplay Entertainment announced today their plan to create a collector's edition of Icewind Dale II featuring collectible items, exclusive gameplay enhancements and much more. Limited quantities of the Icewind Dale II Collector's Edition will be available for a limited time exclusively at www.Interplay-Store.com.
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Trident GPU Highest DX8.1 Performance with Lowest-Power for Notebooks
Desktop Performance For Notebooks At Less Than Three Watts (max.)
Trident Microsystems is now sampling the XP4, the industry’s first 3D graphics processor for notebooks in 0.13um CMOS technology with a full-fledged DirectX 8.1 implementation in hardware. The XP4 achieves the highest 3D graphics performance at 1 billion pixels/sec with the lowest power dissipation at less than three watts (max). The resulting performance-per-watt is more than twice that of NVidia and ATI.
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Infogrames Announces Ship Day for Dragon Ball Z: Legacy of Goku
May Day Street Date Heralds Arrival of Critically Acclaimed Video Game
With thousands of consumers in waiting, Infogrames today announced May Day! May 14 as the official ship day of its critically acclaimed new video game, Dragon Ball Z: Legacy of Goku, for the Game Boy Advance.
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Infogrames Introduces Blender Bros. For Game Boy Advance
Japanese Super Hero Blender Swings Into New Handheld Adventure
From Infogrames straight to a Nintendo Game Boy Advance near you comes Blender, a mutant dog with super long ears, in his first adventure for a handheld video game system: Blender Bros. Blender, leader of the Cosmos Keepers, must battle to save the universe from the evil Zooligans with the help of his allies the “Mini-Bros.” Blender is looking for new Cosmos Keeper recruits as Blender Bros. ships to game software retailers today.
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Xbox prepares for assault from Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis
Owners of the Xbox video game system from Microsoft are to get a dedicated edition of the million-selling military simulator Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis.
Codemasters will publish a customised Xbox version of the multi-award winning game this winter. The Xbox edition is being developed by Bohemia Interactive Studio, creators of the original PC title, and will contain the entire original game along with an additional prequel campaign called Resistance.
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LucasArts Nabs Rights to Wrath
Wrath Slated to Release for Next Generation Console Systems in 2003
LucasArts Entertainment Company has, following intense competition, acquired the rights from The Collective to publish Wrath, one of interactive entertainment's most highly sought after games. Wrath, expected to release for next generation console platforms in 2003, is a dynamic arcade-style game with a turn-based element that uniquely blends strategy and action.
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Take Control of Your Computer with ATI REMOTE WONDER
New remote control enables multimedia computer access from anywhere in your room, house, stage or classroom
ATI Technologies today announced the new REMOTE WONDER. Available through ATI's website (www.ati.com) for (US) $49.99, the radio-frequency (RF) remote control provides access to all the multimedia functions of the ATI RADEON series graphics cards and other Microsoft Windows-based computer programs.
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Soldier Of Fortune II: Double Helix multiplayer test April 18
Compatibility Test For The Highly-Anticipated Action Title Heading For The Hands Of Hardcore Gamers
Activision and Raven Software are giving gamers a chance to test their grit with the announcement of the Soldier Of Fortune II: Double Helix multiplayer compatibility test. The test, which will initially be available exclusively from GameSpy’s FilePlanet on April 18, 2002, gives gamers a chance to compete in one map across four different game modes including deathmatch, team deathmatch, elimination and infiltration.
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Robotech Videogames Coming This Fall
The Saga begins...
TDK Mediactive and Mattel are pleased to announce that “Robotech: Battlecry” for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube as well as “Robotech: The Macross Saga” for Game Boy Advance will be released this fall. Based on one of the most successful animated series in the United States, “Robotech: Battlecry” is visually spectacular, featuring the fast-paced action and sweeping drama of the popular television show.
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Intel XScale Technology To Power Wireless Monitors
Top makers of smart display devices have selected processors based on the Intel XScale technology to power their new wireless monitors, Intel Corporation announced today. In addition, Intel has developed a reference design to help speed the development of a range of new generation of smart displays powered by Microsoft Corporation's Mira technology.
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VIA Boasts Growing Support for the Mini-ITX Form Factor
VIA Mini-ITX form factor spurs development of exciting new range of innovative, small footprint PCs and Total Connectivity devices.
VIA Technologies today announced growing industry support for its ultra compact Mini-ITX form factor, with the introduction of a range of exciting small footprint chassis designs and Mini-ITX motherboards from leading case and motherboard manufacturers.
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| Wednesday, April 10, 2002 |
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Sega Issues Apology Following Settlement of Lawsuit with Nike
Sega and ad agency Leagas Delaney agree to settle copyright infringement suit, donate $100,000 to Boys & Girls Club chapters
NIKE announced today that Sega of America Dreamcast, Inc., and its advertising agency Leagas Delaney, Inc., have settled a lawsuit for copyright infringement filed by Nike. In addition to paying Nike's legal fees, Sega also agreed to donate $100,000 in Nike's name to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland (Ore.) and Memphis (Tenn.), with each chapter to receive $50,000.
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Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions for PS2 announced
Activision is bringing the high-speed, high jinx of the best-selling WRECKLESS: The Yakuza Missions video game series to the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The title, which has remained a top-selling game on the Xbox sales charts, takes mission-based driving action to new heights with platform specific features including free-roaming interactive environments, more cars to drive, a variety of sub-mission objectives that unlock game-enhancing cheats and a multiplayer mode for head-to-head action. WRECKLESS: The Yakuza Missions is expected to ship this fall.
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SOE Announces EverQuest Online Adventures for PS2
EverQuest Online Adventures Delivers a Whole New Genre to Console Gaming
Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) will develop and publish EverQuest Online Adventures for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. In addition, SOE is now an official PlayStation 2 developer, specializing in massively multiplayer online games, an entirely new genre for the console player. EverQuest Online Adventures will be the world’s premier online only console game, bringing the player interaction and community that made the original EverQuest so popular to a whole new audience of console gamers. The game is scheduled to launch in the spring of 2003.
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Activision Extends O2 Lineup Into Popular Motocross Arena
Company Signs Undefeated X-Games Gold Medallist Travis Pastrana To Headline New Game Titled Travis Pastrana’s Pro MotoX
Activision is expanding its industry leading Activision O2 brand lineup with the development of a new motocross game that will be headlined by three-time undefeated Summer X-Games freestyle gold medallist, Travis Pastrana. The sixth title to be marketed under the Activision O2 brand, Travis Pastrana’s Pro MotoX will feature other top riders including Mike Brown, Tommy Clowers, Ernesto Fonseca and Carey Hart.
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Eden Studios Joins Infogrames
Infogrames Entertainment has acquired one of Europe’s leading developers of console games and added to its creative capabilities for simulation and action games.
Eden Studios, one of Europe’s leading developers of console games and a specialist in car rally simulations and action games, has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Infogrames, which had previously held a 19.8-percent stake in the company.
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Qin Dynasty Action RPG, Prince of Qin
Strategy First and Object Software join forces to bring players back to the Qin Dynasty
"We are looking forward to working with Object Software on yet another title," says Steve Wall, Vice President of Business Development for Strategy First. "Dragon Throne was a great addition to SFI's 2002 line-up and we could not be more pleased to add Prince of Qin to our roster."
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Strategy First and Paradox Entertainment announce Crusader Kings
Strategy First and Paradox Entertainment announced today that they will be releasing Crusader Kings, a strategy game based on the Europa Universalis engine, in Fall 2002.
"With the success of Europa Universalis I and II, we couldn’t be happier to be working with Paradox again, this time on Crusader Kings, "says Steve Wall, V.P., Business Development for Strategy First. "Based on the Europa engine, Crusader Kings will maintain the same quality of gameplay and extend the scope of the game even further."
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The original Lara Croft outfit will be auctioned for charity
The original Lara Croft outfit, one of the rarest and most desirable items in video game history, is up for sale on eBay.co.uk.
Donated by Eidos Interactive, the world exclusive sale runs from April 26th and will last for 10 days. All proceeds from the auction will go to UNICEF, United Nations Children's Fund.
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THQ Partners with Marvel; The Punisher in 2003
Captain America, The Punisher, and Nick Fury Teaming Up On The Call
THQ and Marvel Enterprises today announced a worldwide agreement naming THQ exclusive interactive game licensee of some of Marvel’s hottest comic and entertainment properties including Captain America, The Punisher, and Nick Fury. The all-inclusive relationship grants THQ rights to all classic, TV and film versions of each of the properties for every viable game system including those manufactured by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft, as well as PC through 2007.
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ATI Technologies and Pinnacle Systems Announce Strategic Partnership
ATI Hardware + Pinnacle Software
ATI Technologies and Pinnacle Systems have agreed to join forces to combine ATI's graphics technologies with Pinnacle's video technologies for future product developments. Pinnacle will utilize ATI's leading edge graphics and video technology as its hardware platform for future prosumer video editing solutions. ATI will bundle Pinnacle's award winning consumer video editing software with its future WONDER-branded products.
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AMD Alchemy Au1100 Processor Sets New Standard For Mobile Net Market
Addition of LCD controller creates high degree of functionality and integration while reducing power consumption by up to 50% from previous Alchemy products
AMD today announced the introduction of the Alchemy Au1100 processor, targeting the non-PC mobile internet appliance market, such as web pads, telematics, and PDAs. Currently being sampled, the innovative Au1100 offers an industry-leading combination of high performance, low power and high integration.
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Strategy First Announces Hearts of Iron
The Definitive Real-Time WWII Strategic Experience
Strategy First and Paradox Entertainment announced today that they will be publishing Hearts of Iron in the Fall of 2002.
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NEC Launches Transflective TFT Color LCD
New and Improved TFT Color LCD Module for Mobile Displays
NEC Corporation (NEC) has developed a new 3.5-inch (8.9cm) high image quality, transflective-type amorphous silicon thin film transistor (TFT) color liquid crystal display (LCD) module. The new product, (Product code: NL2432HC22-20) complete with driver and backlight system is aimed to meet the growing demand coming from the mobile terminal sector and will be used in such products as personal digital assistants.
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Star Wars Jedi Starfighter TV Ad Campaign
Foote, Cone & Belding, Industrial Light & Magic, Skywalker Sound Contribute to Production of Broadcast Spot Set to Debut Nationally Week of April 1
LucasArts Entertainment will premiere a new television advertising campaign nationally the week of April 1 for its new Star Wars: Episode II-related PlayStation 2 game Star Wars Jedi Starfighter. The campaign was conceived by Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide (FCB) San Francisco, and produced in association with LucasArts' sister companies, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Skywalker Sound.
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THQ Adds Outrage Entertainment To Internal Studio Roster
New Studio, Cranky Pants Games, Also Announced
THQ has added gaming veterans Outrage Entertainment to its internal studio roster. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the team at Outrage Entertainment is best known for its PC gaming roots at Parallax Software, creators of Descent. The studio is currently developing an original action game for PlayStation 2 and Xbox that THQ will unveil at the Electronic Entertainment Expo this May.
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World of Outlaws Sprint Cars 2002 ships
First-Ever Dedicated Console Sprint Car Racing Game Features Real Drivers, Tracks, Single and Multi-Player Game Modes
Introducing the incredible power and maneuverability of Sprint Cars into the hands of PlayStation 2 gamers nationwide, Infogrames commenced shipment of its highly awaited new game, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars 2002. Developed by Ratbag and powered by the company’s critically acclaimed Difference Engine, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars 2002 features ultra-realistic handling physics and graphics, along with 12 real-world tracks and 24 official World of Outlaws drivers.
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Splashdown to Whet Gamers' Appetites on Xbox
Atari's Award-Winning Sea-Doo Racing Game Races to Xbox This Summer With New Characters, Environments
Squeegee your TV 'cause Xbox is getting wet. Infogrames is adding another smash title to its Atari lineup this summer when its wild water racer, Splashdown, races onto the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Complete with authentic Sea-Doo watercraft, a crazy cast of characters and the most insane waters found on Earth, Splashdown brings the speed and skill of watercraft racing to the stunning world of Xbox.
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Capcom Presents Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
One million units shipped within two weeks of its debut in Japan
Capcom Entertainment announced an August 27 launch for Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, the highly anticipated sequel to Onimusha: Warlords, for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Based on this multi-million selling blockbuster, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny takes the series to an entirely new level. Major achievements include more expansive environments to explore, new character interactions, enhanced swordplay and over twice the volume of animated movies. In a revolutionary use of talent, Onimusha2: Samurai's Destiny "brings-to-life" the late, famous Japanese actor, Yusaku Matsuda (known for his numerous works including the 1989 film Black Rain) as the main character and hero, JubeiYagyu. Onimusha 2 has been a phenomenal success in Japan, whereitshipped one million units within two weeks of its launch. This exceeds its predecessor, which achieved the same milestone in a two month span. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is currentlyrated 'RP' (rating pending) by the ESRB.
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Hazard Team is back for duty in Star Trek Elite Force II
Activision readies a tour de force for PC gamers with the announcement of Star Trek Elite Force II. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed first person action game, players resume the role of Alexander Munro, chief of the Hazard Team, Starfleet's elite security unit. Now assigned to the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-E, players will explore strange new worlds, battle against both new and familiar civilizations and go on the most dangerous assignments in the galaxy. Star Trek Elite Force II is being developed by Ritual Entertainment and has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
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Ubi Soft To Bring Aliens vs. Predator To GBA
Ubi Soft Entertainment announced today a worldwide deal with 20th Century Fox to develop the popular game Aliens vs. Predator for the first time ever on the Game Boy Advance hand-held video game system. Ubi Soft has acquired the rights to develop Aliens vs. Predator until 2003. Aliens vs. Predator is a successful gaming franchise, having sold over 1 million copies on PC worldwide.
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Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project in May
When Babes are distressed - Call the Best
Ubi Soft Entertainment will distribute Duke Nukem - Manhattan Project for PC CD-Rom in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, French-speaking Belgium and Switzerland releasing end of May 2002. Already a gaming Icon, the undisputed king of action makes a long-overdue return to alien butt-kicking, and babe-saving in this explosive platform action game from developer Sunstorm Interactive and Producer 3D Realms. The game is published by ARUSH Entertainment, and published in Europe by HD Interactive.
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VPSD Introduces Ultra Compact VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard
Revolutionary x86 platform for new generation of quiet running, energy efficient, and ergonomic digital Information Appliances and entertainment devices now available through VIA's global distribution channels.
VIA Technologies today announced the worldwide availability of its ultra-compact, highly-integrated EPIA Mini-ITX mainboard through the VIA Platform Solutions Division (VPSD).
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nVidia class action lawsuit
This is the latest in a string of bad luck for nVidia. Recent earnings announcements have sent their shares tumbling by more than 30 percent since January, and now this: A class action lawsuit against them.
The Law Firm of Scott + Scott, LLC alleges that nVidia has been invloved in an illegal accounting scam that has overstated their revenues and assets in order to boost stock prices.
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First Wireless GameBoy That Connects Others Around The World
You can now wirelessly access the Internet using the GameBoy handheld console. X-traFun Inc., of Castle Rock, Colorado has designed and developed a cartridge for the GameBoy family of products that will enable mobile edutainment for kids of all ages. Besides interactive game playing, kids can now receive and send e-mails, perform chat messaging, e-book reading, and much more. Parents can send messages to their children while away from home.
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IBM, Sony, and Toshiba to Develop Chip-Making Process Technology
Powerful Alliance is Formed for Semiconductor Processes
In a unique collaboration, IBM, Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Toshiba Corporation have signed a multi-year agreement to jointly develop advanced semiconductor technologies based on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) and other IBM materials advances. This will lead to the development of high-performance, low-power chips necessary for a wide range of future electronic products - - from digital consumer applications to supercomputers.
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Intel Introduces 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 Processor
Smaller Circuits and Bigger Wafers
Intel today introduced the Pentium 4 processor at 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) -- or 2.4 billion cycles per second. Intel is now producing Pentium 4 processors using new smaller circuits and large 300 mm wafers.
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3DO Ships Army Men: RTS for PS2 and PC
The popular Army Men brand takes on the real-time strategy genre
The 3DO Company recently shipped Army Men: RTS game for the PlayStation 2 and PC to retail stores throughout North America. The Army Men: RTS game was developed by Pandemic Studios, makers of Dark Reign 2 and Battlezone II.
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Activision Acquires Software Developer Shaba Games
Acquisition Enhances Company’s Ability To Create Games For Next Generation Consoles
Further enhancing its internal console development capabilities and bolstering its ability to create games for the next-generation consoles, Activision today announced the acquisition of software developer Shaba Games.
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Sega's ToeJam & Earl III Brings the Funk Exclusively to Xbox this Fall
SEGA of America today announced that "ToeJam & Earl III" will be released this fall exclusively for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. With a heritage that dates back to the SEGA Genesis System, the fourth installment in the series, "ToeJam & Earl III," delivers an all-new, fully immersive, fully "funkified" 3D gaming experience. Created by "ToeJam & Earl's" original development team, and produced by SEGA's renowned development studio, Visual Concepts, "ToeJam & Earl III" combines the popular characters and style of the original series with Visual Concepts' cutting edge technology to create a stunning showcase title for the powerful Xbox.
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Sega and Nintendo Team Up For F-Zero
New Game System to Integrate F-ZERO Arcade and Console Entertainment
SEGA and Nintendo recently announced that the two companies have teamed up to develop "F-Zero (working title)" video game titles for the next-generation 3D-CG Triforce arcade board and the Nintendo GameCube. As part of the agreement, SEGA and Nintendo will collaborate on the projects using a new game system that will enable the arcade and console games to interact via "Memory Card 59." The announcement builds off the previously announced alliance between SEGA and Nintendo on February 18, 2002 to develop the Triforce arcade board and reinforces the companies' strategies to integrate arcade and home console entertainment.
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Xbox Games Take Top Spots in Germany
Activision announced today that WRECKLESS: The Yakuza Missions and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 were the #1 and #2 best-selling third-party titles by units for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft in Germany for the week of March 18 – 24, 2002, according to Media Control. These results followed the successful European launch of Xbox on March 14, 2002.
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