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TimeSplitters 2 Coming to Xbox and GC |
 The
FPS generating a ton of buzz on console systems these days is TimeSplitters 2, which promises to be a very good
game. Eidos has recently announced the title will appear on all three next-gen systems,
making everyone smile. Check out our original
preview of TimeSplitters 2 for even more new screens. |
Ubi Soft to Bring Sum of All Fears to PC |
| Ubi Soft
will bring the movie and Tom Clancy novel, The Sum of
All Fears, to PCs around the globe. The game will be in the same vein as Rogue Spear
and Rainbow Six. Click for more. |
Rollercoaster Tycoon II Coming Soon |
| Infogrames
has announced that Rollercoaster Tycoon II will be
coming soon to videogame stores and local Wal-Marts. We know, you can hardly wait. Neither
can we. Click, click! |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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E3 2001 Coverage |
Best PC Games of E3 2001 |
 Better late than never, we always say, and after
almost a month of playing demos and wading through press kits and getting over our
first-impression infatuations, we're ready to announce our Best
PC Games of E3. We're not including some very good games that are a long way off (like
SW Galaxies) or coming out right away (like Arcanum)--and most of these will be around for
Christmas. Better start making out that gift list now. |
| Warcraft III E3 Preview (PC) |
 We're still reeling from E3, and one of the titles that spun us around the most
was Blizzard's Warcraft III. It
looks real good, and it's got four playable races, heroes, and a 3D engine. More than
anything, though, it looks to have a great story, compelling gameplay, and that inimitable
Blizzard touch. |
LucasArts PC Games at E3 |
|
 Tucked
away on the second floor of West Hall in room 518, LucasArts
allowed access to the limited (and lucky) few with appointments made well before the E3
madness. Check out previews of Star
Wars Galactic Battleground, Star
Wars Galaxies, Star
Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and Star
Wars Jedi Outcast: Jedi Knight II. But wait, there's more! Here's five exclusive screenshots from Jedi
Knight II--focus the Force this way,
young Jedi! |
Sarah's E3 2001 Photo Diary |
|
 Sarah has compiled her
thoughts and images into a little essay for you all. Check out Sarah's E3 2001 Photo Diary for a unique
view of the world's biggest videogame extravaganza. Sarah's got her usual crop of celebs,
gamers, and great scenery. Get your
eye candy here. |
Matt's E3 RPG Roundup |
|
 While the rest of the GF! staff enjoyed sampling a variety of different games at
E3, resident RPG expert Matt spent all his time digging dirt on upcoming RPGs. That, and
hanging out in the GoD lot. Read on for his takes on some of this year's biggest
role-playing games, including the much-awaited Diablo II and Baldur's Gate II expansions, the
excellent steampunk/fantasy hybrid Arcanum,
and the mysterious Star Wars: Knights of
the Old Republic. |
| AquaNox E3 Preview |
 It's
only fitting that a company named Fishtank would come up with a game like Aquanox, one fine-looking underwater shooter.
It combines stellar graphics with fast-paced action, and that and the free gummi sharks
have got Greg really excited about this one. |
Microsoft PC at E3 |
|
 While the Xbox
certainly took center stage at this year's E3, Microsoft
also displayed an impressive collection of new PC titles. We'll soon be posting
previews of Age of Mythology, Dungeon Siege, Mechcommander 2, and Sigma. We've got the AoM
preview up right now, so click here to take a long hard
look at the future (and mythological past) of the legendary AoE series. |
| Sarah's E3 2001 Picks |
 It's
become a staple at GF! -- Sarah runs down her top picks for interesting, exciting, and
innovative console games coming out over the next year. This year she tackles GameCube,
PS2, and Xbox, and our previews of these games are better than ever. Check out Sarah's E3 2001 Picks. Click-click, Hombre. |
| Run Like Hell (RLH) Preview (PS2) |
 What
would a year of gaming be without some action horror titles? Crappy, that's what it would
be like. Run Like Hell (aka RLH) is one of
Interplay's new console titles, and it is looking really scary. What's most scary is just
how innovative and interesting this game is. This ain't your daddy's survival horror. Click here if you can take it. |
| Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Preview (PS2) |
 The beloved PC RPG series makes a leap to the
PlayStation 2 this Fall. Baldur's Gate: Dark
Alliance is not a port of one of the PC titles, and it's not just Gauntlet. It's a
great new action RPG based on 3rd Edition AD&D rules that might bring a breath of
fresh air into the stagnant console RPG genre. Get your quests here. |
| Pryzm Chapter One: The Dark Unicorn Preview (PS2) |
 TDK
Mediactive is bringing us a great adventure game for all ages. Pryzm Chapter One: The Dark Unicorn will
have you questing all over a huge world in order to save the inhabitants from evil and
destruction. Fantasy action, a great story, and compelling gameplay should make this a
hit. Click here. |
| Smugglers Run 2: Hostile Territory Preview (PS2) |
 Definitely
not a "wholesome" title, but a hell of a lot of fun, Smugglers Run 2: Hostile Territory is
looking like a more than suitable heir to the SR throne. Haul contraband all over the
world, through war zones and populated villages, in order to hook up the connection. Banditos click here. |
E3 Photo Blowout! |
|
 What a long, strange trip it was--at this year's E3 Al shot announcements,
demos, CEOs, booth babes (of course!), and even a few photos of the GF! staff.
In fact, we've put together a gallery of over
60 images documenting the fanfare, all in a nice, easy format that will make your
surfing experience a pleasure. Come on in
and take a gander at the visual splendor that defines E3 2001... |
| State of Emergency Preview (PS2) |
 Rockstar really threw us for a loop this year with the debut of their
new title, State of Emergency. Best
described as a "riot" game, this title will have you looting, shooting, bashing,
and breaking everything in sight, along with about 100 of your closest NPC friends. Sound
incredible? It is. Click here for anarchy! |
| THQ Unleashes Xbox Frenzy |
 THQ has been hard at work prepping for the Xbox. WWF Raw is War is a launch title, and
brings wrestling games to a whole new level. Dark Summit will (hopefully)
usurp SSX as the best fantasy snowboarding title. And New Legends brings a mixture
of Shadowrun and Dynasty Warriors to the Xbox. |
| MX 2002 Preview (PS2) |
 Get
that laundry detergent is ready, because you'll get dirty playing MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael. With
even more pros, ultra-realistic tracks, and pretty, pretty visuals, this ain't your
momma's motocross game. Check it out this June on PS2. Click here. |
| Devil May Cry Preview (PS2) |
 From
the creators of Resident Evil and Onimusha comes Devil May Cry, a game so intense and
beautiful that you just might cry, too. With an incredibly high "cool" factor,
you'll weild kitanas and John Woo style pistols as you take out the dark lords of the
underworld. Spooky stuff this way. |
Sega's Xbox Lineup |
|
 Sega is all set to
release two Xbox titles this year. To coincide with the launch is Gun Valkyrie, a way-cool
action/shooter that not only has big monsters and cool guns, but jetpacks, too. Due this
winter is Jet Set Radio Future, the
sequel to Jet Grind Radio. It's a lot like the first, but with more tricks and much more
astounding visuals. Lock and
Load or Tag It Up, holmes. |
| Dreamcast Still Kickin' |
 The Dreamcast should see about 30 titles released in the next year.
Two big hits will undoubtedly be Crazy
Taxi, the wacky cab simulator with a huge cult following, and Shenmue II, the compressed ending to
the epic tale of revenge. Both games are looking really pretty and sport great new
gameplay elements. |
| Monkey Ball Preview (GC) |
 Sega is bringing us what looks like another really addictive puzzle
game called Monkey Ball. I
know, what else could I possible say to make it sound any better? How about this: There
are MONKEYS. And they're in BALLS. Roll it up. |
| Sega Rolls Out the GBA Titles |
 Rounding
out Sega Day here at GF! is a better look at the two GBA titles they're releasing. Chu Chu Rocket! (note the
exclamation mark) is an enhanced version of the DC game. That's right -- it's bigger,
better, and even more fun. Sonic Advance
will come out this November, and brings back the classic, and speedy, gameplay of the
Genesis versions. |
| Game Boy Advance Onslaught I |
 The GBA is going to be a big deal. This is the handheld that will make
handheld consoles seem like a good idea. The Game
Boy Advance is really sweet. Also, check out these launch titles: Hot Potato! is a cool puzzler. Fire Pro Wrestling packs tons of
characters and moves. And action fans should dig Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure. Check
them all out. |
| Game Boy Advance Onslaught II |
 Don't
think GBA releases will taper off towards fall. With a schedule of over 60 titles due by
the end of the year, we've got some early looks at a few of the most promising. Ecks vs. Sever is a Perfect Dark
style FPS game that looks great. Dark
Arena is also an FPS title, but takes an approach more similar to Half-Life. |
| Interplay PC Games at E3 |
 Interplay's booth is always a
quiet bastion of sanity amidst the general madness of E3. So imagine this PC guy's dismay
when everyone's favorite RPG company had more console than PC games on display this year.
The good news is that the PC games pretty much rocked. Check out our quick previews of
Neverwinter Nights, Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising, Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal,
Star Fleet Command: Orion Pirates, and Torn right here.
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| Xbox Launch Titles |
| The Xbox
will be well-supported this fall. Check out Blood Wake, an insanely cool
looking gunboat combat game. This title snuck up on us, and we love it. Also, we've got
updated, hands-on info about Halo, one of
the biggest launch titles for Bill's Baby. |
| Soldier of Fortune Preview (PS2) |
 The cult hit Soldier
of Fortune will migrate to the PS2 this fall. Sporting an in-depth storyline and a
cool locational damage system, this game has all the gore and action you could ever want
in an FPS. Click here,
soldier. |
| Eternal Darkness Preview (GC) |
 The GameCube will be blessed with the horrific Eternal Darkness.
Spawning centuries of human existence, you'll fight the creeping evil that makes things,
well, creepy. With an innovative gameplay system and incredible graphics, this is a truly
immersive and exciting game. Click here if you have
the guts. |
| Twisted Metal: Black Preview (PS2) |
 Jeff finally got his hands on Twisted Metal: Black, and he doesn't regret
it. Now that the development has reverted back to the original team that made TM2 so
grand, TMB is looking like a phenomenal next-gen installment of the beloved vehiclular
combat series. Get your motor runnin'. |
GameCube Details Announced |
|
 Big N has done it again. The GameCube was incredibly popular at
this year's E3, and Nintendo announced a launch date for their system, as well as launch
titles. Also, Panasonic showed the alternate version of the GameCube, and Nintendo showed
off their modem, ethernet card, and wireless controller. Click here for the full scoop. |
| All Kinds of Xbox Goodness |
 The Xbox was
blowing up at E3. In addition to a ton of titles playable for the new system, Capcom announced a lineup of three games for the
Xbox. Sega announced they would release online
versions of the 2K3 sports titles. Microsoft has cornered the AI license, and will create interactive sequels to
Spielberg's film. Microsoft also committed to broadband
gaming. Oh yeah, and there's that launch
date and price info we've all been waiting for. |
| Kiss Pinball Review (PSX) |
 It ain't pretty, but it's a KISS game, and that's all that really
matters, right? Well, maybe not. Although KISS Pinball probably won't
be on your summer wishlist, it does feature some spiffy soundtrack options that'll make
you rock. Click here or TILT. |
| Atari Makes Splash at E3 |
| One of the
sleeper hits of E3 was the ultra-secret Atari project being undertaken by Infogrames. We
got the scoop, so click here for some cool, refreshing
goodness. |
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| E3 2001 Previews |
Infogrames to Showcase 35 New Titles at E3 2001
Konami Announces E3 2001 Lineup
Dragon Warrior VII (PSX)
Max Payne (PS2)
Max Payne (PC)
Gunslinger (PS2)
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons
of Liberty(PS2)
Amped:
Freestyle Snowboarding (Xbox)
Azurik (Xbox)
ChuChu Rocket(GBA)
Dragon Warrior III (GBC)
Dungeon Siege
Earthworm
Jim 3D (GBA)
Game Cube
Game Boy Advance
Halo (Xbox)
Iridion 3D (GBA)
Malice
(Xbox)
Munch's Oddysee(Xbox)
NFL Fever 2002
(Xbox)
Nightcaster (Xbox)
Project
Gotham (Xbox)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
2x (Xbox)
WWF Raw is War (Xbox)
X-Box |
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| E3 2000 |
E3
PC Best of Show
Sarah's E3 Photo Page
Al's E3 Photo Gallery
Rick's Best of E3, Part One
The Medium is the Medium
A Conversation With Some Kid at the Airport
Why You Must Pre-Order Your PS2
Academy of Interactive Arts &
Sciences Awards 2000
There Can Be Only One?
Interview with John Gildred, CEO of
Indrema
PS2 Official Announcement
SegaNET Details |
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| E3 1999 |
E3
PC Best of Show
Sarah's E3 Diary
Al's E3 Photo Album
Shawn @ E3
Dreamcast Pre-Release Hype
Grrrl Gamez |
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