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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Review (PC) |
April 25, 2002 |
 It's THPS day here at the old GF!
First up is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 for PC.
The PC version sports all the same goodness as the console versions, plus a little. New
multiplayer modes like capture the flag add to the online experience. PC skate fans click here now. |
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Review (Xbox) |
 The Xbox version of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
has given me a callous on my thumb that is different from the callous worn into my thumb
by the PS2 controller. Some folks (babies) complain (whine like little girls) about the
Xbox controller and how it throws them off their game, but I don't see it. Click here for the review. |
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Review (GBA) |
 And what fun would the world be without portable THPS? Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 on the GBA is
another remarkable achievment that makes you glad to own the little device. Sporting pro
videos, extra characters and levels, plus a whole lot of good play, this is a must have
for anyone with a GBA. Click here. |
Rygar Returns to the PS2 |
| Tecmo has
announced that they will release Rygar: The
Legendary Adventure for the PS2. They say a little bit more about the game, too, which
brings back the wildly popular NES character and, presumably, his killer yo-yo thing. Sweet! |
TDK Mediactive Secures Muppets License |
| TDK
Mediactive is planning a set of games using their newly acquired Muppets License. Fans of the Muppets (and who
isn't) may begin holding their breath now... Click
here. |
Ubi Soft Unveils Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell |
| Ubi Soft
has just announced the development of Tom
Clancy's Splinter Cell, which brings you into the would of counter terrorism (just
like that guy on 24). We'll bring back more info about this game from E3. In the meantime,
read this. |
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Arc the Lad Collection Review (PS1) |
April 18, 2002 |
 Working Designs has done
it again. Fans of Lunar take note: Another insanely cool collection has just hit the
market today. At $75 it ain't cheap, but the Arc the Lad Collection sports five discs
full of good stuff, not to mention a bazillion cool extras. We've updated our review with
coverage of Arc the Lad II and Arc Arena
Monster Tournament, which brings our total playing time on the series so far to half a
fall and a whole spring. That's some long term addiction going on right there. RPG fans click here! |
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle Review (GC) |
 Sonic
and pals are back, and this time on the Gamecube. Sonic Adventure 2: Battle is a slightly
modified version of the Dreamcast release. The big changes are support for the GBA link
cable and slightly less glitchy graphics. Unfortunately, the gameplay didn't improve much.
Click here for more. |
Sonic Advance Review (GBA) |
 Sega and THQ have teamed up to bring forth Sonic Advance, a 2D throwback to those
classic Sonic sidescrollers. Blistering action and graphics as good as the Genesis make it
a good play, especially for those hedgehog connoiseurs out there. Click here. |
Icewind Dale II Collector's Edition Available
Online |
| Interplay
and Black Isle have announced a spiffy collector's edition set for Icewind Dale II. This
special edition package is only available through Interplay's online store, so you'll want
to order now before the game releases next month. Plus, it comes with stickers. Woo-hoo! Click here for more details. |
Enix Announces Two for 2002 |
| Fans of
Japanese import titles love Enix, the kind folks who brought you the Dragon Warrior series
in the US. This year, Enix will bring out two new games. Robot Alchemic Drive features giant robots and
lots of destruction. Sounds fun. And Grandia
Xtreme, developed by the fine people at Game Arts, promises to be just as amazing as
the last couple installments of the series. Click
here for all the dirt on these games. |
Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis Coming to
Xbox |
| Codemasters
is bringing their best selling military PC title to the Xbox. Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis
will hit the Xbox this winter, and it will feature a whole extra campaign called
Resistance. Fans of modern warfare might want to pre-order. Click here for a full briefing. |
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Star Wars Episode One: Racer Revenge Review (PS2) |
April 16, 2002 |
 LucasArts and
Rainbow Studios team up for much more than just a buff and polish of the original hit
Podracing game. Star Wars
Episode One: Racer Revenge sports some serious speed, lots of new bells and whistles,
and brand new courses. Check it
out here. |
Rallisport Challenge Review (Xbox) |
 Microsoft has
made the racing fans very happy with their latest. Rallisport Challenge
features some of the sweetest graphics we've seen, definitely challenging GT3 for visual
superiority. The gameplay is pretty sweet, too, and this is definitely a title you don't
want to miss if you're a fan of the car and the track. Start your engine. |
Dark Arena Review (GBA) |
 Majesco brings us
another FPS title for the Game Boy Advance. Dark
Arena is a solid game -- fly by wire rockets and really sweet graphics make it a good
play. However, the plodding pace (what, no run?) and its similarity to another FPS out
there for GBA (starts with D, ends with M, double O in the middle) takes some of the sheen
off. Click for more. |
The Getaway Creates Cinematic Experience on PS2 |
 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has been quietly hacking away at The Getaway since 1999. That's the story
at least. The game features a completely realistic rendering of over 30 square miles of
London and promises to deliver creative, cinematic gameplay (it sounds a lot like GTA3
meets Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels). We'll definitely keep our eyes peeled for this
one at E3 this year. In the meantime, check
out this article. |
Strictly Ballroom Review (DVD) |
 At
the time of its release, Strictly
Ballroom became an international success in cult movie and dancing circles. Now that
the director, Baz Luhrmann,
has gone on to bigger projects (anyone heard of Moulin Rouge?), the movie is reaching even
more audiences. Click
here for our review of the recent DVD release. And for more info about the film, its
director, and the connection to video games, click here for our interview with
Baz Luhrmann. |
Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix Multiplayer
Testing Begins April 18 |
| Just a
public service announcement to help you get your gore on: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix Multiplayer
Testing will begin in two days. You'd better sign up. Click here for more. |
Everquest Online Adventures Coming to PS2 |
| Sony
Online Entertainment has officially thrown their hat into the PS2 ring. Everquest Online Adventures will open a whole new
realm of online-only addictive gameplay to PS2 owners. Click here for the whole story. |
Dark Age of Camelot Official Gathering |
| This June
in Washington DC Mythic Entertainment will sponsor the first official gathering of Dark Age of Camelot players. Everyone will
be there, including the makers of the game, who will no doubt be hunting for good ideas. Click here for more. |
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Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Preview (GC) |
April 9, 2002 |
 Sometimes
a game comes along that seems right for so many reasons. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is
one of those games. Relive the glory and excitement of the classic film. Beautiful
graphics and what is shaping up to be really great multiplayer action could make this a
classic on its own. Click. |
Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness Preview (PS2 &
PC) |
 Is it just
me, or does Lara kind of look like Michael Jackson in this screenshot? No matter -- she's
the queen of the 3D action adventure, and she's back. Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness
promises amazing graphics, a twisted storyline, a brand new playable character, and
stealthy MGS2 style gameplay. Is that what you want? Then click here. |
Blood Omen 2 PC Patch Now Available |
| This is a
Public Service Announcement. Eidos has released a patch for Blood Omen 2, so if you're having
trouble, make sure you click here. Or maybe
it's just the LoK affecting you... |
HALO Sells One Million Copies in Record Time |
| Garnering
a 25% higher sales rate than PS2 since its launch, the Xbox has already carved out a tidy
portion of the gaming market for itself. HALO
has just broken a million copies. Hopefully that means Microsoft will start a greatest
hits program like Sony and we'll be able to pick up the popular titles cheap after they
hit this mark. Oh yeah, did we mention that HALO took the AIAS award for Game of the Year?
Click here for all the juicy bits. |
Looney Tunes Space Race Preview (PS2) |
 One of the best kart racers since Mario Kart 64 (and before MK GBA)
has been Looney Tunes Space Race.
Perfectly capturing the animated look of the cartoons, and integrating some of the
wackiest weapons and vehicles we've seen, LTSR is a joy to play or watch. Hopefully
Infogrames will kick us down some extra goodies for the PS2 version. Click here for more. |
Activision Announces Star Trek: Elite Force II for
PC |
| Trekkers,
trekkies, and "casual sci-fi fans" get ready -- Activision is following up their
hit FPS with a sequel (imagine that!). Star
Trek: Elite Force II promises more story-driven, Trekked out FPS action. Set phasers
to "read all about it" and click
here. |
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PaRappa Rhyme Contest Winner Announced Today |
April 8, 2002 |
 A
big congratulations goes out to Siva Bhavani, our
fourth and final Finalist. His rhyme was great. But of all the excellent rhymes we got,
nobody could touch the amazing Kapt. Buzz. El
Capitano threw down rhymes and beats so fat that we had to give him a PlayStation 2. Don't
believe us? Check it out here. Visit the PaRappa the
Rapper 2 Rhyme Contest page to see the champ, the Finalists, and a couple of honorable
mentions. Click! |
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