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Sony Pre-E3 Media Briefing Wrap Up

by Alicia on May 24, 2005 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Amid all the hype and screaming about the Xbox 360, which definitely deserves it, Sony's remained silent about its intentions for the PS3. But at E3 this year they finally showed off the first floor models and first teaser footage for this next gen system. Does the Cell processor have what it takes to keep Sony on top for another hardware generation? The answer just might be yes.

PC Preview - 'Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising'

by Reldan on May 24, 2005 @ 3:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In Gods and Heroes, players become classic heroes of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, each player will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of epic quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.

NGC/PS2/Xbox Preview - 'Crash Tag Team Racing'

by Alicia on May 24, 2005 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

What is with platformers turning into racing games lately? Crash Tag Team Racing is the way the Crash Bandicoot franchise handles the transition, by dividing the game equally into platforming and racing halves. With polished, traditional gameplay for the action half and the unique Clash mechanic for the racing, Crash Tag Team Racing is shaping up to be a unique experience.

PC Preview - 'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures'

by Reldan on May 24, 2005 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an online action RPG scheduled for PC in the first half of 2006. A mix of a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Now you can enter the brutal domain of the world's greatest fantasy hero.

NGC/PS2/Xbox Preview - 'Shadow The Hedgehog'

by Geson Hatchett on May 23, 2005 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Shadow The Hedgehog allows players to collect an arsenal of weapons, vehicles, and objects to rocket through more than 50 unique missions. In his feature debut, Shadow is tormented by a dark past, struggling to discover his true identity. He is caught in a complex battle between aliens, the G.U.N. army, and Dr. Eggman, and discovers that he may be the very element that will tip the scales between good and evil forever.

PC Preview - 'Paraworld'

by Geson Hatchett on May 23, 2005 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Paraworld combes for the first time ever a setting never seen before with personalized unit management, it brings new life to the real-time strategy genre. Modern elements blend with primeval conditions in a long forgotten, incredibly beautiful prehistoric world. Creatures long extinct come once more to life, a constant danger to anyone living in the area.

PC Preview - 'Heaven vs Hell'

by Reldan on May 23, 2005 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In the mid-25th century, human technology has become so advanced that they have learned to manipulate the natural order of the universe and begin meddling in God's design. Humanity's arrogance infuriates God, so he plans to cleanse the Earth of mankind and start anew. The Devil, fearing his own loss of power wages Armageddon, the war to end all wars, for the remaining souls of men.

PC Preview - 'Star Wars Battlefront II'

by Mark Crump on May 23, 2005 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Star Wars Battlefront II takes one Imperial-walker step forward with all-new space combat, playable Jedi, and never-before-seen environments straight out of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith film. Enjoy an all-new single-player experience that takes players through an epic, story-based saga where every action the player takes impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.

Xbox Preview - 'King of Fighters: Maximum Impact - Maniax'

by Kris Graft on May 23, 2005 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

The first ever 3D version of the most popular fighting franchise in history, The King of Fighters Maximum Impact comes to the Xbox Video Game System. Gamers from around the world will be able to battle it out across the Xbox Live network and play as their favorite SNK character in full 3D with beautifully rendered backgrounds and full flowing animation.

PC Preview - 'Unreal Tournament 2007'

by Tony "OUberLord" Mitera on May 20, 2005 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Unreal Tournament 2007 is being developed by North Carolina-based Epic Games. The game promises to blow fans away with the gameplay, modifiability and visuals that Epic's Unreal Engine 3 technology will deliver.

PC Preview - 'The City of Metronome'

by John Curtis on May 20, 2005 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Venture into the city of Metronome, a sprawling mass of haphazardly built houses and huge steam engines where the outlandish inhabitants are carrying out their chores day and night. A city where the life of every citizen is dictated by the Corporation, a single bureaucratic entity that owns all the land, the entire infrastructure and all the industries.

Xbox Preview - 'Delta Force: Black Hawk Down'

by Corey Owen on May 20, 2005 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In DF: BHD players will take on the role of an elite Delta Force Operative as they participate in a number of daring raids against the oppressive Somali warlords in and around Mogadishu. Black Hawk Down brings the intensity of Modern Warfare to Xbox with a range of intense single player and multiplayer missions.

PC Preview - 'Dark Age of Camelot: Darkness Rising'

by Mark Crump on May 19, 2005 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Mythic announced today that the next expansion for Dark Age of Camelot will be Darkness Rising. In this expansion, you will get to interact with the each Realm's new King to stop a rising force of evil. In its early stages, we had a quick look during E3..

Xbox Preview - 'Far Cry Instincts'

by Paul Reith on May 19, 2005 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Far Cry Instincts takes the PC version's signature locations, Full-Action Response A.I. (F.A.R. concept), and unprecedented view-distance, and combines them with improved gameplay scenarios that will challenge players to utilize an even broader range of strategies and survival tactics to uncover the many secrets within the beautiful, but deadly islands.

PS2/Xbox Preview - '187 Ride or Die'

by Paul Reith on May 19, 2005 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

187 Ride or Die tells the story of a reluctant urban hero named Buck (L. Tate), a young man living a thug's life seething with money, fast cars and beautiful women -- with danger lurking around every corner. Set in the underworld of Los Angeles, Buck must defend the territory of his mentor Dupree (G. Black) from a menacing nemesis and his gang of bandit roughriders, led by Cortez (N. Gugliemi), who are determined to take control of the streets.

PS2 Preview - 'Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure'

by Thomas Wilde on May 18, 2005 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure combines combat, action, adventure and stealth, using a thrilling graffiti-driven framework to tell its story of self-expression and the fight for creative freedom. A thug, an outcast, a rebel...the lead character, Trane, is all of these in Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. He sets out to earn his street cred by getting his graffiti tag up throughout the politically oppressive city of New Radius but as events unfold, Trane becomes the unlikely leader of an urban revolution.

Xbox/PC Preview - 'Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse'

by John Curtis on May 18, 2005 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Based on an updated version of the same engine technology used in Bungie's first person shooter "Halo," "Rebel Without a Pulse" puts players in control of a wisecracking zombie named Stubbs, "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 is rife with tongue-in-cheek humor, a strong storyline and innovative combat techniques.

Xbox/PC Preview - 'TimeShift'

by Thomas Wilde on May 16, 2005 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

TimeShift is an innovative first-person shooter in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes, is in development by Saber Interactive for the PC and Xbox. TimeShift will leverage first-of-its-kind gameplay abilities and functionality, the latest graphics technology, and high production values to create a truly unique action game experience.

PC Preview - 'ER'

by Tim "The Rabbit" Mithee on May 15, 2005 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In ER you joins the cast of the TV show as a newly hired intern and handle a steady flow of patients with health issues ranging from minor cuts and bruises to serious injuries sustained from accidents and violence. Through it all, you will have to navigate goals, dodge sticky politics, deal with gut-wrenching ethical dilemmas, and engage in steamy romances. With perseverance, you will gain prestige among peers and supervisors and ascend the ranks of Chicago’s County General Hospital.

PS2/Xbox/PC Preview - 'Juiced'

by Tim "The Rabbit" Mithee on May 12, 2005 @ 1:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Juiced is the only racing to totally immerse you in the lifestyle and culture of the real street modding scene. Starting as a new kid on the block, without a set of wheels to your name, your main focus in life is to build up your own crew of "driving gods" and dominate the established street racing scene of Angel City.