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Dragon Warrior III Review (GBC) |
September 22, 2001 |
Enix brings us a classic NES RPG, all buffed up and bulked out for the
GBC. Dragon Warrior III is part of the most
popular RPG franchise in Japan, and it's not hard to tell why. With plenty of innovation,
a healthy dose of RPG tradition, and hours upon hours of gameplay, this is one you can't
miss. Check it out. |
Release Date Shuffle |
Microsoft
was oh so sly about postponing the Xbox
release date to November 15. They sent us this
press release, which promises expected numbers of Xbox units for the holiday season.
Nintendo gave up their release date, too, postponing the GameCube launch until November 18. That
means the Xbox will now beat the GameCube to market. Is it just me, or does it feel like
we're all standing around the field across from the school, waiting for the two guys who
are going to fight to show up? |
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Game Aid |
September 17, 2001 |
The whole
country agrees that it's time to get things back on track. We at GF! look forward to
getting back to some semblance of ordinary routine. We feel everyone should do what they
can to help out in this time of crisis, and thanks to our buddy Scott at Game Rankings, we're happy to offer
you a chance to buy a game to help the American Red Cross efforts. Game companies have
donated hundreds of titles, and we've sent some of our own review copies along, which are
being sold through Half.com. All proceeds will go directly to the American Red Cross.
Check out Game Rankings for more
details. |
Rune: Viking Warlord Review (PS2) |
Awake the Viking
horde within you with Take Two's latest, Rune:
Viking Warlord. Offering up a cast of Norse gods, mythic beasts, and plenty of
red-bearded tough guys, Rune puts you through your own private Ragnarok. Check it here. |
The Making of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Review |
Whether
you just want to sit and stare at the wireframes of Aki, or if you desire a stately yet
hip accessory for your coffee table, Brady Games offers the perfect solution in The Making of Final Fantasy: The Spirits
Within by Steven Kent. This beautiful tome gives a whole slew of background anecdotes,
details, and secrets in a way even the most untechnical reader can understand and enjoy.
We can't say enough how cool this book is. Click to get the whole story. |
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Our Deepest Sympathy |
September 11, 2001 |
We
would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the victims of this morning's attacks on
America. Our thoughts are with you and your families. Al made a set of pages about
the events of 9.11.01. Click here to
visit that site. We'll be taking the rest of this week off. We have reviews, but
somehow games just don't seem like the thing to talk about. Check back with us this
weekend for your regularly scheduled GF! |
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Contest Winners Announced! |
September 10, 2001 |
We would like to
congratulate the three lucky winners of our Rails Across America contest, sponsored by
Strategy First. Winners have been announced on our contests
page, and will be treated to free copies of Rails Across America, along with a whole
mess of train oriented goodies. Big thanks go out to Strategy First for giving our
readers a chance to win. Look for Rails Across America, due later this month at a video game store near
you. Click here. |
New Console Trailers Section |
The smart folks at Gigex have
expanded their file-supplying empire into the console gaming market. For over a year, GF!
has been proud to serve up fresh PC Demos via the
oh-so-sweet Gigex system. We are now proud to offer the latest Console Game Trailers through the same no-hassle
technology. You can now download the latest vids showing off the freshest console games,
updated continually. Click here. |
Twisted Metal Black Review (PS2) |
Better late than never, right? Well, we think so. Sony's Twisted Metal Black is just as good as you heard on
every other site, but Jeff's battle- hardened, witty, and historically aware review is one
of a kind. Faster Gamer! Kill! Kill! |
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Majestic Review (PC) |
September 9, 2001 |
EA
is running up a great record this year for innovation in gaming. Black and White would have filled the quota
for most publishers, but EA brings us Majestic,
an online, episodic conspiracy game that gets all up in your business. We love it so much
that we've published the picture to the right, which could get us killed. Check it out. |
EA Sports Football 2002 Review (PS2) |
Another
football season, another great year for EA Sports! As luck would have it, weve an
opportunity to cover both the college game and the NFL with NCAA Football 2002 and Madden 2002. Its a great time to be a
football fan--get the pig skinny here. |
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Soldier of Fortune Review (DC) |
September 5, 2001 |
Crave gives us one of the
last FPS titles for the Dreamcast. Soldier of
Fortune is a port of the PC hit, which features, prominently, lots and lots of gore.
It also features strategic, mercenary, military action, but we like the gore. Click here for lots of blood and guts. |
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City Crisis Review (PS2) |
September 3, 2001 |
Take Two brings us a game with a bit of a different focus. Rather than
blowing stuff up, you're saving people from fires caused by other folks blowing stuff up. City Crisis puts you in charge of a
rescue chopper, helping the cops, and generally playing the "other" side of
videogame archetypes. Check it out. |
Motocross Mania Review (PSX) |
It
feels like I say this too often, but some of Take Two's Got Game! series (the cheap games)
are pretty fun to play. Motocross Mania,
however, is not. If dirt bikes are your thing, stick to MX2002. Hope you don't find this in your Xmas
stocking. Click here. |
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Twisted Metal Gets Flak |
August 30, 2001 |
The National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is mad. They take exception to the portrayal of the
mentally ill in Sony's Twisted Metal Black and
Mattel's series and toys based on Max
Payne. What's all the hubub? Check
it here. |
Sega and Synovial Partner |
Sega and
Synovial have teamed up to bring Sega's games to wireless handheld devices. That means
your cell phone might double as a Virtual
Game Gear, and Snakes will no longer be the reigning champ. Click here. |
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