Game news/info/press releases [Archive] - Page 2

Alex

08-03-2004, 10:33 PM

Ok, what can i say about Doom 3....
It's fricken beautiful when you get it running, it auto set to high, but it slowed down a couple times, so i set it to medium and...it looked exactly the same....not sure why...anyway, probably the best looking game i've ever seen in my life.
Atmosphere, this game has it in fricken buckets. It's actually creepy, from the lighting, to the noise, to the ...eveyrhting really. Things actually attack you from everywhere,claw their way out of ceilings, burst through doors, jump off tables.
The most amazing thing in the game thus far (im like.....ive bene playing for about 40 minutes) was when the action really kicks in.
Im talking to a guy, theres about 5 tv screens with 5 different things going on, the lights start flickering, the guy to my right is freaking out, then the screens all show something different, with sound coming through, my little radio has someone talking to me, flaming skulls start flying around...and this is all in game, no cg. I almost died because i was watching the tv screens, just incredibly busy and pretty.
And, speaking of cut scenes, there are none, they flow seamlessly with the game. And unlike some other games that do this, it actually looks good.
It also has 99% more story in the 40 or so minutes ive played then in the previous Doom games, and all of the little story bits, emails you get, audio files, they all add to the creepy atmosphere of the game.
I don't know if this will continue throughout, but thus far, Doom 3 has surpassed expectations.

Alex

08-04-2004, 04:28 AM

Ok, ive played further.
BUY THIS GAME!
Easily the creepiest game i've ever played, ever.

Xero Kaiser

08-04-2004, 05:38 AM

R. Hazuki : Excuse do you know where I can find some sailors?

SuP3r S4iyAn RyO: sailors?

R. Hazuki : umm...

SuP3r S4iyAn RyO: lol

R. Hazuki: Excuse me, I'm looking for some sailors

SuP3r S4iyAn RyO: why? r u gay?

R. Hazuki: (long pause) Hello...

SuP3r S4iyAn RyO: can u powrlevel me?

R. Hazuki: where can I find the docks?

SuP3r S4iyAn RyO: *aggroes a high level mob* HELP!!! *dies*

R. Hazuki: *turns around* Excuse me..

Nozomi_01: ...dammit

Draconomicon

08-04-2004, 08:16 AM

Creepier than Silent Hill or the Suffering?

bingbangboom

08-04-2004, 12:04 PM

I wouldn't doubt that the game could be in works for the next Xbox or PS2... more than likely PS2 because of sales of the XB in japan.

Alex

08-04-2004, 04:56 PM

Creepier than Silent Hill or the Suffering?
I havent played the suffering, but it beats silent hill in so many ways.
1. It looks better. In the case of this game, the way it looks really is apart of how scary it is, because it just looks so real.
2. Flickering lights=ten millions times more frightening then fog.
3. Sound...god is the sound ever better. Im almost as impressed with the sound as i am the graphics.
....if you play it, wait until you get to the bit with the mirror...or the little pentagram.
...
God this game is soo good!!!

Crazed Monk On a Mission

08-04-2004, 05:26 PM

Ha, I can't ran this. Anyways going to have to wait until I can put together a new comp.

I have it. It is a pc killer.

My pc:
AMD64 3000
1 Gig mushkin blue ddr ram
ATI 9600xt

I have settings on med- high, It plays alright but when there are allot of creatures on the screan at once it does get a little choppy.

your 9600xt is bottlenecking that setup btw.

Nikita

08-04-2004, 06:26 PM

I would totally need a new Computer for that game :(

*sigh* Me too. :(

im399unot

08-04-2004, 11:25 PM

Ha, I can't ran this. Anyways going to have to wait until I can put together a new comp.

your 9600xt is bottlenecking that setup btw.

I know. I need to get a better card, with a new one I could play at max settings.

Sven Mesman

08-05-2004, 08:49 AM

Not too happy about that one... Actualy Shemue is one of the only adventure games on the consoles I actualy like. And I own a Dreamcast and X-box.

Figures ;)

bingbangboom

08-05-2004, 10:17 AM

Well sales for Shenmue 2 on the Xbox sucked so much that it basically almost destoryed the franchise. It should be interesting though.

Convoy

08-06-2004, 01:19 AM

Well sales for Shenmue 2 on the Xbox sucked so much that it basically almost destoryed the franchise. It should be interesting though.

Probably because all the people who wanted it imported the UK version for the DC while you had to wait a year just to get the Xbox version.

The Australian

08-06-2004, 03:00 AM

Dammit.

I'm just going to assume Ryo's dad accidently killed Lan Di's father/brother/son, and that Lan Di finally realises this, and they team up to fight a giant dragon protecting the Chinese treasures.

There's something so incredibly soothing about a game where you spend half your time moving crates and gambling for money.

Goes to pat a kitty cat

Sven Mesman

08-06-2004, 03:06 AM

Well sales for Shenmue 2 on the Xbox sucked so much that it basically almost destoryed the franchise. It should be interesting though.

I got both :p

I'ts a huge difference though... 4 discs for the Dreamcast and just one (well 2 if you count the DVD) for the X-box.

Convoy

08-06-2004, 09:50 AM

I got both :p

I'ts a huge difference though... 4 discs for the Dreamcast and just one (well 2 if you count the DVD) for the X-box.

I thought one of the DC disks on the DC was just a DVD of Virtua Fighter 4?

Method

08-06-2004, 01:18 PM

Doom 3 is probaly the next game i'm going to pick up after I get SF Anniversary. I read the review and I heard that the only minor downside of it is the enemy AI.

StoneGold

08-06-2004, 04:29 PM

Absolutely beautiful. The enemy AI actually isn't too bad; keep in mind, these are zombies from hell you are fighting, not mercenaries with a fear for their own lives. It shouldn't be Farcry in that regard.

Several things I have noticed about the game though, you can feel in one or two spots how it has been dumbed down, probably for home system conversion. A lack of a seperate action button most specifically. This of course gets irritating when your mouse moves slightly and you put a round in a computer screen.

Two, on my rig, I get a little slowdown when a monster gets right in my face. Ack.

Three, it's still just a FPS. It's a very good FPS, but that's all it is. So don't expect anything more.

As for the good, the graphics are amazing, the light sourcing is some of the best I have ever seen, down to the dark spot in the flashlight. The lip synching is some of the best ever in a real time graphics setup. The sounds are incredible, as are the physics.

Dare

08-07-2004, 09:36 AM

I'm waiting for the Xbox version as my PC is crud.

Perry Holley

08-08-2004, 07:48 AM

Starbreeze planning next-generation console game (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/06/news_6104353.html)

Perry Holley

08-08-2004, 07:51 AM

Pokemon produces card set for leagues (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5443.html)

Perry Holley

08-08-2004, 07:54 AM

Alderac announces L5R expansion (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5438.html)

Perry Holley

08-08-2004, 07:56 AM

400,000 free cards promote MegaMan TCG (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5450.html)

Genma:TheDestroyer

08-08-2004, 02:41 PM

Everything you'll want to know about the upcoming GTA game.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gta4/preview_6103350.html

The new eating system, complete with joints like Well-Stacked Pizza and Cluck Bell. Careful you don't eat too much, though.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gta4/preview_6103822.html

A general overview of the game itself, and all the parts included. The cities, improved weapon and fighting systems, character customization, new soundtrack, better lighting and detail, greatly expanded size, etc, etc.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gta4/preview_6104357.html

And finally, a in-depth look at one of the cities (there are three in the game, each as large as Vice City itself was. This isn't even including all the countryside seperating them. Altogether, the game is nearly 5 times as big as the previous ones) Las Santos.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gta4/screenindex.html

Here are most of the screens they've collected about the game.

And, best of all, a picture of how your character might look if he eats too much, and doesn't get enough exercise. Hey, hey, hey! Its' faaaaaatttt CJ!

Knightosis

08-09-2004, 12:27 AM

Alex

08-09-2004, 01:27 AM

Finally beat the game!

But there are some lingering Qs....

1) The demon head that came out the one door. He pops out and says something in aramaic I think? In any event, what's he saying? Hell, what
are any of the monsters saying?

2) I know that monster's named "father". Father of what exactly? And if anything, is he the one that is growing in the base?

3) Is the evil scientist dead? The thing swallowed his head, but does that mean he's gone, or just imprisoned?

4) I don't suppose the Soul Cube is destroyed is it?
Finally beat the game!

But there are some lingering Qs....

1) The demon head that came out the one door. He pops out and says something in aramaic I think? In any event, what's he saying? Hell, what
are any of the monsters saying?
I assumed it was gibberish.

2) I know that monster's named "father". Father of what exactly? And if anything, is he the one that is growing in the base?
Um...toher demons?
3) Is the evil scientist dead? The thing swallowed his head, but does that mean he's gone, or just imprisoned?
No, hes waiting the the exampsion pack, which will no doubht be called "Doom 3: To hell And Back" or somethign similar.

4) I don't suppose the Soul Cube is destroyed is it
They didn't say it was, i don't see why it would be...certainly wouldn't let itself stay in the base, just in case the demons came back.

Sven Mesman

08-09-2004, 05:54 PM

Nope 4 play discs... just like the first one.

Convoy

08-10-2004, 08:10 AM

The 4th disk of the first one was the Shenmue passport thing where you can check out the cutscenes and collectible items you got.

Perry Holley

08-10-2004, 04:56 PM

Pirates of the Spanish Main CSG sold out (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5462.html)

Perry Holley

08-10-2004, 05:10 PM

US third-party DS games revealed (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/10/news_6104547.html)

Perry Holley

08-10-2004, 05:11 PM

No Euro-X04 in 2004 (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/10/news_6104562.html)

jessecuster

08-11-2004, 10:48 AM

Alex

08-11-2004, 07:05 PM

Man you gusy finished already ?!?!? i just started and its creeping me out this game is just plain scary. I have to play on medium quality but the game is still beautiful, I spent 2 minutes just watching myself in the mirror in the beginning of the game.

Im only about 30 mins in so far but I love it !
Eh, i played a lot of first person shooters, once you get down the fact that yes, everytime you walk in a dark room something is going to jump at you, the game is cake.

Knightosis

08-11-2004, 09:51 PM

True that. I've played FPS for a LOOOONG time, so it doesn't take me too
long for me to finish.

Anon

08-12-2004, 06:14 AM

I know. I need to get a better card, with a new one I could play at max settings.
Overclock that 9600, it'll help a lot

I'm running a 9600 pro (BOOOO), and I managed to edge out like five extra frames

Perry Holley

08-15-2004, 12:04 PM

Toys R Us to cut inventory, expenses (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5479.html)

Perry Holley

08-15-2004, 12:07 PM

Settlers Of Catan goes digital (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5500.html)

Perry Holley

08-15-2004, 12:08 PM

WW adds online play to Vampire: The Eternal Struggle (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5502.html)

Perry Holley

08-15-2004, 12:09 PM

Genio to announce Myths & Legends CCG (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5504.html)

Perry Holley

08-15-2004, 12:11 PM

Atari announces new real-time strategy game (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/13/news_6104770.html)

Perry Holley

08-15-2004, 12:13 PM

Sweden bans consoles in prison (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/13/news_6104795.html)

Perry Holley

08-15-2004, 12:14 PM

LucasArts undergoing "major restructuring" (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/13/news_6104775.html)

Draconomicon

08-16-2004, 08:19 AM

August 13, 2004
Warcraft III Beta Patch Details
Beta version 404 of the upcoming 1.17 patch is now available on the Westfall gateway. This patch contains many bug fixes, balance changes, a couple new features, and two new Neutral Heroes:
http://www.blizzard.com/

The Goblin Alchemist

In this unconventional pairing, a fanatical Goblin master rides on the back of his Ogre slave. Despite undergoing a series of chemical "treatments" to enforce compliance, the Ogre sometimes shows signs of independence and even outright defiance. However, these outbursts are swiftly quelled by the Goblin master, who can be like his concoctions -- harsh and volatile. Though personal differences may at times distract this duo, when it comes to biological warfare and raw, brute strength, the Goblin Alchemist and his Ogre slave are truly at the top of their game!

http://www.battle.net/war3/images/neutral/units/portraits/alchemist.gif
http://www.battle.net/war3/images/neutral/units/animations/alchemist.gif
http://www.battle.net/war3/neutral/goblinalchemist.shtml

The Firelord

Long ago, when the world was in a state of constant turmoil, the Elementals (Earth, Wind, Fire and Water) faithfully served their Old-God masters. When the Old Gods were defeated by the coming of the Titans, the Elementals were banished to an alternate plane of existence. Over time the world became Azeroth, where Human wizards learned how to call back the Elementals through the art of summoning. The Firelord is one of these liberated Elementals. Consumed by hatred for all organic life, he roams the world he once called home, sewing chaos, wreaking vengeance, and inflicting pain with extreme prejudice.

http://www.battle.net/war3/images/neutral/units/portraits/firelord.gif
http://www.battle.net/war3/images/neutral/units/animations/firelord.gif
http://www.battle.net/war3/neutral/firelord.shtml

Kyo

08-17-2004, 09:04 AM

You will find that the fps isn't that bad once you get past the original section of the game. Once your in the dark a lot less details are required on screen therefore your frames should stay fairly high.

I played with medium and it fine all the way.

It it quite scary with the baby wailing sounds. If you all noticed it got a bit of everything taken from other games.

1. A whole concept of you escaping a overun base. Can u say half life.

2. Weapons are very similar to Halo. Espeically the sub machine gun.

3. Sounds made heard from Max Payne 2 where their stage which is all buggered up with moaning and baby crying sounds.

4. Concpet of things jumping out in the dark and attacking you. AVP 2.

5. Resident evil type with zombies crawling out with monsters coming out of the woodwork and closet.

Despite the facts mentioned. the games probably one of the best looking games around. Superb Graphics, good storyline and it definietly frighting.

All Good

Kyo

Crazed Monk On a Mission

08-17-2004, 02:29 PM

It it quite scary with the baby wailing sounds. If you all noticed it got a bit of everything taken from other games.

1. A whole concept of you escaping a overun base. Can u say half life.
Kyo
Actually Half-Life ripped this concept from an earlier fps as well, just try to guess which one that is.

2. Weapons are very similar to Halo. Espeically the sub machine gun.
Kyo
Weapons are very similiar to Halo... lol. Guess where bungie got there ideas from.

4. Concpet of things jumping out in the dark and attacking you. AVP 2.
Kyo
AVP2, plenty of games before AVP2 had that concept.

5. Resident evil type with zombies crawling out with monsters coming out of the woodwork and closet.
Kyo
Resident Evil was hardly first to use zombies crawling out of places.

Demonicuss Krinn

08-17-2004, 05:50 PM

...so I picked it up a couple days ago.

From what I've played, looks uber-l33t.

NOTICE, however: some of us (like me) really need to update video card drivers, the damn game may freeze/lock up when playing.

Rassin frassin freezes.

StoneGold

08-17-2004, 06:33 PM

Overclock that 9600, it'll help a lot

I'm running a 9600 pro (BOOOO), and I managed to edge out like five extra frames
You got a link on how to do that?

Perry Holley

08-17-2004, 07:57 PM

Execs counting on console price drop (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/17/news_6105051.html)

Perry Holley

08-17-2004, 07:58 PM

GAMA vs Dancey (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5533.html)

im399unot

08-18-2004, 11:15 AM

You got a link on how to do that?

If you really dont know what you are doing when overclocking, dont do it. You can fry your card really easy. 5 more frames a second is not worth the risk.

sallizar

08-19-2004, 02:34 PM

http://www.cobaltflux.com/products_cobalt.htm

I want a metal pad bad, and this is the top of the line... Anyone else tried a metal pad? Suggestions?

Perry Holley

08-20-2004, 04:18 AM

Green Ronin to publish Thieves' World RPG (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=13965&mode=thread&order=0)

Perry Holley

08-20-2004, 04:42 AM

D&D, M:tG movie news (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=13986)

Nate Grey

08-20-2004, 09:29 AM

http://www.cobaltflux.com/products_cobalt.htm

I want a metal pad bad, and this is the top of the line... Anyone else tried a metal pad? Suggestions?

Not for $300. Kinda steep.

sallizar

08-20-2004, 03:23 PM

Not for $300. Kinda steep.Yeah... My mom talked me out of it... frizzen frazzen divorce lawyers will need that $300 and more I'm sure...

Perry Holley

08-20-2004, 03:43 PM

Stormfront developing PSP game, "major" movie tie-in (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/19/news_6105283.html)

Perry Holley

08-20-2004, 03:48 PM

First engligh-language MGS3 trailer debuts (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/20/news_6105295.html)

Perry Holley

08-20-2004, 03:50 PM

First expansion for Pirates Of The Spanish Main (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5555.html)

Perry Holley

08-20-2004, 03:52 PM

White Wolf launches Vampire board game (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5537.html)

Perry Holley

08-21-2004, 02:32 PM

First Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas trailer (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/20/news_6105331.html)

Perry Holley

08-21-2004, 10:53 PM

White Wolf acquires Pendragon RPG (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=13976&mode=thread&order=0)

Perry Holley

08-24-2004, 04:59 PM

A Game Of Thrones RPG delayed until 2005 (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14038&mode=thread&order=0)

Perry Holley

08-24-2004, 05:01 PM

Upper Deck plans aggressive CCG schedule (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5568.html)

Perry Holley

08-24-2004, 05:03 PM

XBOX Splinter Cell Chaos Theory trailer premiers (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/24/news_6105589.html)

Perry Holley

08-24-2004, 05:04 PM

White Wolf lays out World Of Darkness program (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5567.html)

Perry Holley

08-28-2004, 01:41 PM

City-State Of The Invincible Overlord returns (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14105&mode=thread&order=0)

Perry Holley

08-28-2004, 01:42 PM

BloodRayne poses for Playboy (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/27/news_6105956.html)

Perry Holley

08-28-2004, 01:43 PM

Acclaim shares tumble on Wall Street (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/08/27/news_6105926.html)

Perry Holley

08-28-2004, 01:44 PM

Soft first half for games (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5576.html)

Convoy

08-31-2004, 01:07 AM

Acclaim just filed for bankruptcy.

http://xbox.ign.com/articles/543/543167p1.html

Sheldon

08-31-2004, 05:13 AM

Theres a shock....years and years of making crappy games, I would have thought they would have went out of business long before....

Slayven

08-31-2004, 06:53 AM

Well when you ahve mary kate and ashley simpson sueing you that coems as no surprise

DrDoomX

08-31-2004, 08:26 AM

It was bound to happen sooner or Later....If the bankruptcy takes them down, then thats a whole less slew of Crappy games that will come out...What do you expect out of the company that did BMXXX.....To me this is good news!

Metaphysician

08-31-2004, 09:24 AM

Hmm, I thought Acclaim had the Mortal Kombat series. Who has it now??

The Fury

08-31-2004, 10:13 AM

I give you the Accliam Game list: Games (http://www.acclaim.com/games/)

Soem great games in that lot.

Alex

08-31-2004, 02:53 PM

I give you the Accliam Game list: Games (http://www.acclaim.com/games/)

Soem great games in that lot.
Unfortunetly, it also has a lot of crappy games and a lot of games they had to pay money to get the license for.

Draconomicon

08-31-2004, 03:18 PM

Just tried out the Demo.
The graphics are pretty cool and even on my Geforce 2 card they look pretty well on medium.

The Game feels oldschool, with building up your base and storydriven gameplay and I quite enjoyed the Demo.

Didnt have a good RTS since Spellforce at the beginning of the year and it seems this one could be the next game I'll get.

armies of exigo single-player demo (aox_spdemo_install.exe)
from: ea games / size: 105 MB / posted: 19-aug-2004 / 11,874 downloads
about: Armies of Exigo is a real-time strategy game in which elves, beasts, knights, and other creatures battle both above and below the ground. Take control of massive armies, wage wars in forests and river valleys of the surface, and then descend into the caverns and catacombs to face off against the dark evil. Armies on all sides can delve deep underground to travel unseen by foes, or they can burrow to the surface to unleash powerful attacks on unsuspecting enemies. Engage in a single-player campaign and save the world of Exigo, or go online for massive multiplayer skirmishes with up to eight players.

This demo features one of the single-player maps from the full game.

http://dlx.gamespot.com/pc/armiesofexigo/moreinfo_6105220.html

Sanagi

08-31-2004, 04:04 PM

A sad day, indeed. We have lost the finest company ever to release a Mary Kate & Ashley title, or a pornographic bicycling game. How the industry will continue without such quality (http://www.toastyfrog.com/features/features/embarrassing_companies_02.shtml) work, I just don't know.

Michael P

08-31-2004, 04:51 PM

How the industry will continue without such quality (http://www.toastyfrog.com/features/features/embarrassing_companies_02.shtml) work, I just don't know.
Wow. After reading that site, I'm not entirely sure this guy likes video games.

Adam Crocker

08-31-2004, 05:11 PM

Wow. After reading that site, I'm not entirely sure this guy likes video games.

Oh he does. Toastyfrog simply has a really vicious penchant for sarcasm, even towards the things he likes.

Kratos

08-31-2004, 05:16 PM

Acclaim didn't always make poor games. Turok 1 and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil for N64 were, I thought, great games. Perhaps had they taken Turok: Evolution in a different direction, the franchise would've been revitalized. Can't say much for their recent stuff though...

Mike Pothier

08-31-2004, 10:09 PM

I'm so shocked, and yet, NOT shocked. Honestly, despite a few good titles, Acclaim deserves this fate. The sheer amount of crappy games they made finally rose up from the videogame graveyard and bit them on the proverbial ass.

Convoy

08-31-2004, 10:32 PM

They're best games were for the N64 but the Burnout games were pretty good.

They got too much crappy licenses that never translated to sales.

ex. Cuthroat Island, Alias, Mary-Kate & Ashley (WHY???!!!), etc.

Sanagi

08-31-2004, 10:54 PM

Oh he does. Toastyfrog simply has a really vicious penchant for sarcasm, even towards the things he likes.

This, (http://www.toastyfrog.com/features/games/mario_64.shtml) for (http://www.toastyfrog.com/features/thumbnail/eva_01.shtml) example... (http://www.toastyfrog.com/features/music/pink_floyd.shtml)

Kratos

09-01-2004, 08:25 AM

Burnout 1 and 2 were pretty cool games, in fact the only decent games from Acclaim in recent memory. I loved the emphasis on car crashes. But why would Acclaim let the franchise go? Did it not sell enough?

IamtheRock3

09-01-2004, 08:51 PM

http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/kingdom-hearts-ii/543079p1.html?fromint=1

seems cool

Convoy

09-01-2004, 10:46 PM

Probably didn't sell enough.

Now EA has brought that company and is bringing out part 3.

FearTheMoose

09-01-2004, 10:57 PM

I really enjoyed the first one...although I really wish you could have any team member at any time (especially Jack)! :D

Draconomicon

09-02-2004, 08:49 AM

Analyst sees "hellish" holiday season ahead
Industry analysts at Wedbush Morgan predict a Christmas "disaster" for console publishers off the A-list.

Financial analysts Wedbush Morgan Securities issued its annual preholiday season report for investors in the console game business today. The analysts covering the game sector at Wedbush predict a make-or-break Christmas for game publishers. Their research finds that the holiday sales will be dominated by a handful of million-selling games and that any publisher without one of those games in its lineup will "suffer."

The report, titled "The Nightmare Before Christmas: Hellish Holiday Lineup of New Video Games Could Spell Disaster for Many Publishers," calls this year's console lineup "the most formidable...ever released in a single year."

The 11 console titles--all sequels--that the research predicts will sell more than 1 million units each and will dominate holiday sales are as follows:

•Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Take-Two, PS2)
•Halo 2 (Microsoft, Xbox)
•Madden NFL 2005 (Electronic Arts, PS2)
•Need for Speed Underground 2 (Electronic Arts, PS2)
•Gran Turismo 4 (SCEA, PS2)
•Spider-Man 2 (Activision, PS2)
•Tony Hawk's Underground 2 (Activision, PS2)
•Pokémon LeafGreen (Nintendo, GBA)
•Pokémon FireRed (Nintendo, GBA)
•Metal Gear Solid 3 (Konami, PS2)
•Mortal Kombat: Deception (Midway, PS2)

Wedbush Morgan predicts that during 2004, 218 million pieces of software will be sold in total, skewed such that an astonishing 114 million of them will be moved during the final three months of the year. In addition, the report closes with in-depth looks at six of the major third-party publishers and recommendations for investors (giving a "Buy" rating to Take-Two, Activision, Atari, and Electronic Arts and a "Hold" rating to Midway and THQ).

While today's report focused on the console and handheld sectors, the document briefly alluded to three PC games thought capable of driving sales of a million or more before the end of the calendar year. Those would be Doom 3 (Activision), the upcoming The Sims 2.0 (Electronic Arts), and "November’s" release of Half-Life 2 (VU Games). "We expect the total unit sales for the 11 console/handheld million unit SKUs plus the three PC million unit SKUs to exceed 30 million units in calendar 2004," said Wedbush analysts Michael Pachter and Edward Woo in today's report.

By Chris Kohler -- GameSpot

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/01/news_6106283.html

The Fury

09-02-2004, 09:54 AM

I loved the first one, great the way the 2 companies joined forces.

I'll probably have to wait longer than you (live in UK) but I'm still gonna get it.

DrDoomX

09-02-2004, 10:41 AM

That sounds wicked! I cannot wait till it comes out! It comes out next year right??

Draconomicon

09-03-2004, 09:36 AM

STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT™ GOES GOLD

Prepare for battle. LucasArts is excited to announce that the highly anticipated action/shooter, Star Wars Battlefront has officially GONE GOLD on PS2, Xbox and PC and is scheduled to blast its way onto store shelves on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 --- day and date with the Star Wars Trilogy, which marks the first time all three classic films will be available on DVD.

Star Wars Battlefront is an intense open-ended single player and multiplayer action game set in the Star Wars universe that puts fans and gamers in the heat of the action as they re-live all of the epic battles from the classic and prequel eras. In the game, console and PC players can choose intense free-form multiplayer combat or a variety of robust single player modes including “Historical Campaigns” and “Galactic Conquest.”

Star Wars Battlefront is published by LucasArts and developed by Pandemic Studios. For more information, please visit the official product website at:

www.starwarsbattlefront.com

---------

The screenshots are AWESOME!
I'm looking forward playing those battles!

Zun Liako

09-03-2004, 01:15 PM

Yeah, this game looks like a winner. here's hopin'

sixstringguild

09-03-2004, 01:39 PM

if it lives up to what their own hype says, it should be fun as all get out to play. The clip I saw of an Ewok getting blasted cracked me up, only in the sense that they were using it as a way to advertise to the uber geek...

Slayven

09-03-2004, 02:24 PM

Yeah but damne dif ti doesn't come out near fable

Inkthinker

09-03-2004, 02:24 PM

Jagatai_Khan

09-05-2004, 01:13 PM

Yeah but damne dif ti doesn't come out near fable

Hate to disappoint you, but Fable doesn't look all that great. At least, it's not going to be "groundbreaking" the way all the hype says.

Go to gamespot and read the review of Fable in the XBOX section. You'll see.

Sanagi

09-06-2004, 12:40 AM

http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/index.html

Coming up this week. Looks like it might be good. You can check local listings under "about the show."

There's also some extra stuff on the website. Damn... They have some interesting-looking interviews in the "personal stories" section, but they're realplayer only ARGH STUPID REALPLAYER.

Captain Trips

09-07-2004, 02:40 PM

Okay, there seems to be some confusion about this point: Is the game ONLY 3rd person? Because I saw some footage last night on G4 that would seem to indicate that it has a first-person mode, but that was the first I had heard of that.

I believe that I read that the PC version allows the player to toggle between a first-person and third-person perspective. I could be wrong about that, but I am pretty sure that is the case.

Perry Holley

09-07-2004, 05:12 PM

S&S plans Arcana Evolved (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5649.html)

Perry Holley

09-07-2004, 05:18 PM

New Carcassonne games (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5650.html)

Perry Holley

09-07-2004, 05:38 PM

Atari opens up massive classic-game library (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/07/news_6106808.html)

Perry Holley

09-07-2004, 05:49 PM

Perpetual Entertainment to beam up Star Trek MMORPG (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/07/news_6106778.html)

Perry Holley

09-07-2004, 05:59 PM

Infinium filing reveals near-empty coffers (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/07/news_6106792.html)

DF2506

09-07-2004, 10:21 PM

This game looks really good. The current Official Playstation Magizine has a demo disc with a playable verison of this game on it! I really want to get that disc and check this out! It should be good (Repbulic Commando and KOTR 2 also look really good).

Though, I'm looking forward to Fable the most. Reviewers, imo, have their own opinions and I usually disagree with those opinions. Like Sudeki, the game got rated low by a lot of reviewers but I thought it was a really cool game! I think Fable is going to be great (I've seen plenty of photos, videos, and read plenty of info to make me think so. Plus I'm not one of those long time fans thats upset a ton about how features have been cut out...like many of the reviewers are).

Still, this game will definitly be a cool rental I think. So will Republic Commando!

DF2506
" And sooner or later I'll get KOTR 2. Though first, I gotta get Fable, Halo 2, and hopefully Star Ocean! "

Draconomicon

09-08-2004, 03:49 PM

Analyst: Game sales up 8 percent in August, 10 percent in 2004
Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter says the game market was worth $360 million last month--and was once again dominated by Electronic Arts.

In what has become a monthly ritual, Wedbush Morgan game analyst Michael Pachter has preempted the latest NPD report by releasing his own predictions about the previous month. According to Pachter, August 2004 was good for gaming, with $360 million in sales--an 8 percent rise over August 2003's $334 million.

"After the traditionally slow summer months, sales typically begin to build in August and September heading into the holiday season, with monthly variations based on the quality and quantity of games released. We expect this trend to continue in 2004," he said.

Patcher was also optimistic about the year as a whole. For 2004, he forecast that "strong holiday sales will allow the US console software market to deliver 10 percent year-over-year growth (up from 5 percent in 2003)." Pachter also said that, despite several lackluster summer months, 2004 sales are already up 6 percent compared to the same period last year.

Which publisher is benefiting most from these rosy numbers? Even though it doesn't take a financial expert to tell you Electronic Arts remains the top dog, Patcher did anyway. "We expect EA to again be the market-share leader," said the analyst, who estimated that 38.9 percent of the games sold in August bore the EA logo. He attributed the company's success to the one-two debut of Madden NFL 2005 and NCAA Football 2005, as well as continued solid sales from Fight Night 2004 and Need for Speed Underground, among others.

By Tor Thorsen -- GameSpot
POSTED: 09/08/04 01:35 PM PST

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/08/news_6106932.html

Draconomicon

09-08-2004, 04:00 PM

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War goes gold
New Relic RTS based on the popular tabletop war game will deploy to stores on September 20.

Relic Entertainment, one of publisher THQ's internal studios, announced today that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War has gone gold. The latest PC game based on the popular tabletop war game from UK-based Games Workshop will ship worldwide on September 20. It is rated "M" for Mature and will cost $49.99. Preordering Dawn of War from either EBGames or GameStop will net players a stack of bonus goods, including a poster, a strategy guide, and a CD featuring the game soundtrack, screenshots, and a making-of video.

Dawn of War will follow a fractious contingent of space marines struggling to defend a colony in a far-flung corner of the of the Warhammer universe. It will feature an 11-mission single-player campaign with approximately 10 to 15 hours' worth of gameplay. The game will also feature an extensive online multiplayer component, and it will allow players to play on one of four sides: the space marines, the orks, the eldar, and the chaos space marines.

Acquired by THQ earlier this year, Relic Entertainment is the creator of the critically acclaimed Homeworld series of science-fiction real-time strategy titles. "We are confident that the visually stunning, epic battles create a distinctive and totally accessible RTS experience," said Ron Moravek, general manager of Relic Entertainment. For more on the game, check out GameSpot's extensive previous coverage, including a series of designer diaries.

By Staff -- GameSpot
POSTED: 09/07/04 10:26 AM PST

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/07/news_6106725.html

Crazed Monk On a Mission

09-08-2004, 04:45 PM

yay I can finally try to get into the WH40k verse. No mention of it, so I thought I was the only interested in this game.

Draconomicon

09-08-2004, 05:14 PM

Im in the beta.
Its pretty fun.

Michael P

09-08-2004, 08:12 PM

I just caught this, and I have to say I was disappointed. There were some glaring omissions, including no mention whatsoever of RPGs beyond the online variety. Indeed, the entire RPG, sports, and puzzle genres were swept aside, with the exception of Tetris (which got a scant 3 minutes, mostly relating to its Game Boy launch). Myst got some screen time, but not a peep was heard of, oh, say, Square Soft.

Girl gaming was relegated to Nancy Drew. I swear to God, this was the extent of it. The picture painted was girls playing Nancy Drew, and boys playing everything else. No crossover. Which would probably come as a shock to the female population of this board.

Also, I understand the need to maintain journalistic objectivity, but the representative for the anti-violence coalitions was the most ridiculous knee-jerk schmuck you could imagine. Her analysis of the role video games played in the Columbine shooting showed that not only does she know nothing about video games, she also apparently knows nothing about the Columbine shooting.

Finally, as an avid Trekker, I had to laugh my ass off at the comparison of the future of gaming to that most notorious of plot-device deathtraps, the Holodeck. If that's really the future of gaming, we're all in a lot of trouble.

Matlock

09-08-2004, 09:12 PM

From all accounts, it is pretty fun. I'm sorta obligated to get it when it comes out, as I talk to the project lead semi-frequently.

Tim Lewinson...the man, the myth, the dude whom I photoshopped his son.

Daemon

09-08-2004, 09:48 PM

yeah I saw it too.

It was an enjoyable two hour romp in my opinion.

It also started out alot like the various episodes of Icon's that deals with the industry.

But oh my god. Do you mean to tell me that girl gamers don't play Nancy Drew and Barbie exclusively???

I also liked the bit about the Dr. and his son Alexander. "Turn off the game son, turn off the game son" Umm..how about just turning the game off for him? Not to mention the kid had to have something wrong with him, when his father tried to pull him away from the computer he was almost up the wall and upsidedown, hilarious.

Although the little bit on the God Games were cool, I wish that they had expanded upon that.

if I remember anymore I'll post it.

Mike Pothier

09-08-2004, 11:32 PM

Are you guys being serious? Is this thing going to be on again? I have to catch that. Sounds hilarioius. Not that it surprises me. Seems like nobody understands videogames unless they are actually playing them.

Edit: Nevermind, I looked at the schedule. Next time it plays here is next week at 3AM.

On the bright side, I now know when Sesame Street is on! :D

Alex

09-09-2004, 12:31 AM

Am i the only one who LOVES Icons and wish it was longer.
The fact that John Romero got as much time as Peter Molyneux is just wrong.

Sanagi

09-09-2004, 12:44 AM

Geez, I've been so preoccupied this week that I didn't even watch the show that I posted a thread about...

Icons is good when they pick a good subject. They did one on Nobuo Uematsu that I loved.

Alex

09-09-2004, 01:02 AM

Geez, I've been so preoccupied this week that I didn't even watch the show that I posted a thread about...

Icons is good when they pick a good subject. They did one on Nobuo Uematsu that I loved.
i hate it when they do ones on characters, like megaman or sonic.
Those two were really bad, because it basicly said
"They had a lot of games and they were all the same"
So..it wasn;t even complimentary.

Daemon

09-09-2004, 08:11 AM

Well I liked the ones they did on the creators of Virtua Fighter and Dead or Alive and the episode about SNK. I think those were my favorite episodes.

Crazed Monk On a Mission

09-10-2004, 03:06 PM

argh, demo won't install for me, grrrr

Draconomicon

09-10-2004, 06:34 PM

We are pleased to announce that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is currently in development for PC and future generation consoles. In development since 2002, Oblivion is another leap forward in role-playing with its combination of freeform gameplay and cutting-edge graphics. The world-exclusive details on Oblivion are featured in the October issue of Game Informer. Check out their mammoth 12-page cover story to get all the details and screenshots. (And yes, that's in-game art on the cover.)

*click on pic for larger version*
http://www.elderscrolls.com/images/oblivcvr/oblivcvr01S.jpg (http://www.elderscrolls.com/images/oblivcvr/oblivcvr01B.jpg)

http://www.elderscrolls.com/index.php

Genma:TheDestroyer

09-10-2004, 07:07 PM

Y'know, ironically enough, Draco, I just finished reading all current news about it in the Morrowind:GOTY message boards at Gamefaqs.com.

Your PM to check out this thread was just a bit too late, chum. :)

Draconomicon

09-10-2004, 07:53 PM

Damn Gamefaqs and their post faster than others policity! ;)

Anyways, would you be so kind and send me the link said thread at Gamefaqs? :)
Pretty please with a cherry on top?

Spiff

09-11-2004, 02:30 AM

Why do people feel the need to turn any fine turn-based game into an RTS?

On the game itself, I've never played any Warhammer game (hate the marketing worse than I hate Magic's), but it at least looks cool. But I've noticed that RTS's have a tendency to be short on the "strategy" aspect (compared to turn-based), reducing the game to who can amass the most forces the quickest, or blowing through the tech tree quickest, or just generally clicking their way through the game the quickest. Also, 11 missions seems like a REALLY small number for a game sporting 4 different (though I don't know how distinctive) races. Didn't Starcraft have 10 or so for each of its races?

But it does look purty.

Spiff

09-11-2004, 02:33 AM

I hope they realize that it doesn't matter how immersive a game setting is, if the core gameplay is more boring than Counterstrike, nobody will want to play it. Although there is a fairly hardcore community of Morrowind supporters, so it may be just me that doesn't enjoy the single player MMORPG experience.

Really like the way the game looked, though. At least it wasn't your average bleh high fantasy setting.

On a tangential note, I hope Bethesda doesn't screw up Fallout 3 too badly (no fan will be completely satisfied, ever).

Convoy

09-11-2004, 06:40 AM

How was the first Xbox GOTY game?

Does the game get boring?

johnnyhammer

09-11-2004, 09:43 AM

Why do people feel the need to turn any fine turn-based game into an RTS?

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I've preached about that for years. I really loathe RTS, for all the reasons you mentioned.

Maybe someday turn-based strategy will be shown a little love.

Mister Jerusalem

09-11-2004, 12:09 PM

Genma:TheDestroyer

09-11-2004, 08:13 PM

How was the first Xbox GOTY game?

Does the game get boring?

Heh, GOTY just stands for Game of the Year. That was just a special edition of the regular game Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind. With two of the expansion packs added in.

Anyway, I didn't find it boring at all. I'm still playing it, and I've had it ever since it came out.

Genma:TheDestroyer

09-11-2004, 08:17 PM

Many of the X-box owners are sports and first person shooter fans, so yeah, most of them get bored with it real quick. If you've played any serious console or PC rpgs before and really like them, most of them have a blast with it. In fact, some fans of the pervious game before Morrowwind actually complained that Morrowwind's accessible world was smaller than Daggerfall. Then again, Daggerfall looked like crap in comparison, so to each his own. From what I've read on the boards, many fans of the series, particularly PC people, are afraid that they are going to water the game down even more to please the XBOX people.

Morrowind may have been smaller, but it still offered a play time that was easily as long. Certainly kept me interested longer. After about the 800th random mission or cave, Daggerfall got old. Also, to complete every mission, explore every cave, get a huge collection of items and such, become the head of every organization.....would still take a stupidly long period of time.

Not to mention the mods, which have options to correct just about every possible complaint, and can extend the adventure indefinitely.

Genma:TheDestroyer

09-11-2004, 08:18 PM

Damn Gamefaqs and their post faster than others policity! ;)

Anyways, would you be so kind and send me the link said thread at Gamefaqs? :)
Pretty please with a cherry on top?

It's more than one thread, and spread out across the Morrowind:GOTY message board. Bit here, bit there. Linking even several of the threads would be useless. Shouldn't be too hard to find them, though.

Genma:TheDestroyer

09-11-2004, 08:20 PM

Edit: Whoops, wrong thread.

Mike Pothier

09-11-2004, 08:43 PM

What a coincidence, cause I was just suddenly interested in Morrowind. I'll just hijack this thread for a moment. Is it worth picking up? It sounds interesting.

Draconomicon

09-11-2004, 09:08 PM

It is DAMN well worth the money.
Lots of quests and lots of places to investigate.

Mike Pothier

09-11-2004, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the input! I'll check it out.

Draconomicon

09-11-2004, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the input! I'll check it out.
Get the PC version.
Thousands of mods available.

The Australian

09-11-2004, 10:54 PM

Genma:TheDestroyer

09-11-2004, 10:59 PM

Get the PC version.
Thousands of mods available.

Don't have to worry about that. DV isn't that big a fan of Xbox.

Darth: Definitely go after it. Literally hundreds of hours of gameplay if you take your time and explore.

There are libraries full of books and scrolls to read. Caverns and caves here and there filled with bandits, abandoned mines, slave traders, etc. Over a dozen different factions......it's positively enormous.

Genma:TheDestroyer

09-11-2004, 11:05 PM

The Elder Scrolls RPGs are the only ones that I've ever enjoyed playing. I'm one of those people who picked up Morrowind and went "What, only one country to explore?" So if they do water it down further just for X-box fans, I'll be very pissed off.

I don't see why they would. Morrowind was pretty much a straight port, and countless people ate it up. Which goes to show that the game doesn't need to be dumbed down to sell well.

Even if they did base it on the X-box consumers, they'd realize that the fans are happy with the already existing formula, and simply want it overhauled and improved. Which means that the product wouldn't be simplified.

I know it happened with DeusEx:IV, but I'm pretty sure developers world-wide listened to the grumbling that followed that fiasco.

Dumbing it down for consoles/focusing on development for consoles isn't the way to go. People *hate* that. I certainly had to listen to enough crabbing, moaning, and complaining about it.

Spiff

09-11-2004, 11:07 PM

What a coincidence, cause I was just suddenly interested in Morrowind. I'll just hijack this thread for a moment. Is it worth picking up? It sounds interesting.

I'll be a dissenting voice and say it's a crappy game. It's a "huge" game, sure. But the caves are all functionally the same, the towns really aren't all that distinctive, the fighting is uninteresting and boring, and cliff racers are quite possibly the most annoying thing ever.

I'd rather take a game that isn't as big, but is more dense, like Planescape: Torment, Beyond Good and Evil, or the Fallout games.

The Australian

09-12-2004, 03:15 AM

I don't see why they would. Morrowind was pretty much a straight port, and countless people ate it up. Which goes to show that the game doesn't need to be dumbed down to sell well.

Even if they did base it on the X-box consumers, they'd realize that the fans are happy with the already existing formula, and simply want it overhauled and improved. Which means that the product wouldn't be simplified.

I know it happened with DeusEx:IV, but I'm pretty sure developers world-wide listened to the grumbling that followed that fiasco.

Dumbing it down for consoles/focusing on development for consoles isn't the way to go. People *hate* that. I certainly had to listen to enough crabbing, moaning, and complaining about it.

I checked out the www.gamefaqs.com forum, and aparantly the same will be smaller in scope then Morrowind due to the cost of producing the improved graphics and because "Statistically, gamers prefer smaller games."

Good news is, aparantly they including an even more insane construction kit, so the Mod community will go crazy go nuts. Stuff like the Tamirel Rebuilt project for Morrowind blow my mind.
http://www.rpgplanet.com/morrowind/tamriel/#news

The Australian

09-12-2004, 03:17 AM

I'll be a dissenting voice and say it's a crappy game. It's a "huge" game, sure. But the caves are all functionally the same, the towns really aren't all that distinctive, the fighting is uninteresting and boring, and cliff racers are quite possibly the most annoying thing ever.

I'd rather take a game that isn't as big, but is more dense, like Planescape: Torment, Beyond Good and Evil, or the Fallout games.

Thing about that is, I reckon most hardcore Elder Scrolls fans know that the series on the whole isn't going to be wildly popular, but we love it none the less. For some odd reason it's the only type of RPG that I love. It definately appeals to a niche market (the Obsessive Compulsive type?)

Spiff

09-12-2004, 03:47 AM

It definately appeals to a niche market (the Obsessive Compulsive type?)

I reckon it appeals to the same market that MMORPG's do, but without having to pay the 10-15 dollars a month or the social aspect of it.

I also forgot another thing that annoyed the hell out of me. The Journal system was pretty bad in organizing quests, especially in contrast to the Bioware games like Neverwinter Nights or whatnot. I kept having to flip through several pages to remember who I had to kill where and for whom. Sure, if I was more "hardcore" I'd keep my own journal, but I'm not willing to take a step backwards in convenience just for immersion values.

Convoy

09-12-2004, 04:53 AM

Is the Xbox GOTY version $20 yet?

I heard the fighting engine was dull.

Perry Holley

09-12-2004, 01:36 PM

New details on SCEI's Wanda, Gengi (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/10/news_6107125.html)

Perry Holley

09-12-2004, 01:37 PM

Chessboard TCG from Chessheads (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5671.html)

Perry Holley

09-12-2004, 01:39 PM

Arcana Evolved is 'Director's Cut' (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5670.html)

Perry Holley

09-12-2004, 01:45 PM

Pimp: The Backhanding (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14167)

Perry Holley

09-12-2004, 01:47 PM

PDF previews available for Warcraft RPG supplements (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14278&mode=thread&order=0)

The Australian

09-12-2004, 06:07 PM

I reckon it appeals to the same market that MMORPG's do, but without having to pay the 10-15 dollars a month or the social aspect of it.

I also forgot another thing that annoyed the hell out of me. The Journal system was pretty bad in organizing quests, especially in contrast to the Bioware games like Neverwinter Nights or whatnot. I kept having to flip through several pages to remember who I had to kill where and for whom. Sure, if I was more "hardcore" I'd keep my own journal, but I'm not willing to take a step backwards in convenience just for immersion values.

Oh yeah definately, I love the idea of MMORPG's, but monthly fees aren't my thing, and I just don't like the majority of people you meet online in games. Battle.net is bad enough, I would hate to play a game where you're dependant on the "pwned/n00b" crowd.

Journal thing was horrible. But I discovered later on that the greatest thing about Morrowind was the Mod community, stuff like Redd's Heads, Better Bodies and patches to fix the journals made the game several times more interesting then the gold product. I think people kind of expected problems, especially since Daggerfall was almost unplayable upon release without downloading gave saving patches.

pirulaso

09-13-2004, 01:39 AM

i played morrowind alot. it is the only RPG i have ever liked besides chrono trigger. i am an xbox owner by the way. thats kinda why i was rooten for fable. its gonna be morrwind but with better action (my dream come true). i know its gonna be sacrificen alot of things morrwind had that wont be in fable but i am still happy.

Jagatai_Khan

09-13-2004, 10:51 AM

Many of the X-box owners are sports and first person shooter fans, so yeah, most of them get bored with it real quick. If you've played any serious console or PC rpgs before and really like them, most of them have a blast with it. In fact, some fans of the pervious game before Morrowwind actually complained that Morrowwind's accessible world was smaller than Daggerfall. Then again, Daggerfall looked like crap in comparison, so to each his own. From what I've read on the boards, many fans of the series, particularly PC people, are afraid that they are going to water the game down even more to please the XBOX people.

Eh. Morrowind was REALLY boring. I owned and loved Neverwinter Nights and Dungeon Seige, and I thought Morrowind sucked.

Of course, I think *alot* of really popular games suck, so I'm not the best judge. My list of games that I've liked is a whole lot shorter than the list of ones I've detested.

Crazed Monk On a Mission

09-13-2004, 12:06 PM

Perry Holley

09-13-2004, 03:51 PM

Dragon Mount premieres & Robo Rally returns in spring (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14261)

Perry Holley

09-13-2004, 03:57 PM

Microsoft, Mayfair to cross-promote Catan (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5682.html)

Perry Holley

09-14-2004, 04:03 PM

Palladium licenses RIFTS for phone games (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5687.html)

Perry Holley

09-14-2004, 04:04 PM

ANACHRONISM - the History Channel card game (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14316&mode=thread&order=0)

Perry Holley

09-14-2004, 04:06 PM

GURPS Lite translations wanted (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14313&mode=thread&order=0)

Perry Holley

09-14-2004, 04:09 PM

Sony officially cuts PSX price (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/13/news_6107276.html)

Perry Holley

09-14-2004, 04:10 PM

Vivendi game division revenues slump (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/14/news_6107351.html)

Perry Holley

09-14-2004, 04:12 PM

Black Company Campaign Setting preview flyer (http://www.greenronin.com/cgi-bin/product.cgi?prodid=1409#related)

Draconomicon

09-15-2004, 08:09 AM

http://www.3dgamers.com/games/wh40kdawnwar/

It has been polished up since the Beta, it seems.
Lots of fun.
Especially blowing the opponents away with rockets ^^.

Draconomicon

09-16-2004, 09:28 AM

I am the same. I would play MMORPGs if there were no fee...

oh and..
SCREENSHOTS!
http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=50009562&f=39309975&m=307000016631

Looks like its time for a new Graphic card.

Draconomicon

09-16-2004, 09:43 AM

Eidos sees red in '04, has high hopes for '05
British publisher blames soft market in the US for 2004 fiscal year loss, confirms PSP title in the works and Tomb Raider VII due next summer.

Today in London, the UK's biggest game publisher, Eidos Plc, released its financials for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. Revenues and profit were both off, with the company reporting FY 2004 revenues of 133.9 million pounds ($241 million), compared to FY 2003 revenues of 151.5 million pounds ($269 million). And instead of the 17.4 million pounds ($31 million) profit it reported last year, this year saw the company post a net loss of 2.9 million pounds ($5.2 million).

"While the results for the year to June 2004 are disappointing, the Company's underlying business and product portfolio remain strong", said Eidos chairman John van Kuffeler. "Management continues to focus on driving the business forward and a significant release schedule, comprising a mix of sequel and new franchise titles, is planned for the year ahead."

In a statement, Eidos said its back catalog was strong, driving 15.7 percent of its sales, up from 11 percent the previous year. Of its new titles, the company said Hitman: Contracts was its top seller, moving 1.7 million units. Additionally, six other Eidos games sold between 500,000 and one million copies each. Those were: Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This At Home; Deus Ex: Invisible War; Championship Manager: Season 03/04, Legacy of Kain: Defiance, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, which sold a million copies despite dismal reviews.

One of those titles slated for FY 2005 is the seventh Tomb Raider game, currently in development at Eidos-owned Crystal Dynamics. The report stated that Tomb Raider VII would arrive in the fourth quarter of Eidos' 2005 financial year--that's calendar April 1, 2005 at the earliest. The date jibes with earlier reports which said the as-yet-unnamed sequel would arrive in calendar summer 2005.

Besides Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics is also at work on Eidos' first PSP game. According to the report, "a number of the new concept ideas and preproduction works, for both platform and PlayStation Portable (PSP) application, are being developed in this studio." No other details on said PSP title were available.

Other upcoming titles the company touted were Championship Manager 5, due in the first half of the year "with an online version of the game to follow" Nine more titles are due in the second half of Eidos' FY2005, including Hitman 4 and the aforementioned Tomb Raider VII.

As for the recent reports that Eidos is courting corporate suitors, today's earnings statement obliquely addressed the subject. "Discussions, which relate to a possible sale of the company, are progressing well, although there can be no certainty at this stage as to whether or not they will lead to an offer being made for the company," read the report.

By Curt Feldman -- GameSpot
POSTED: 09/15/04 06:49 PM PST

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/15/news_6107525.html

Draconomicon

09-16-2004, 09:44 AM

Little is known about the PC title other than its name--Fantasy Earth: The Ring of Dominion. First screens inside.
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TOKYO--Early purchasers of the Final Fantasy XI expansion Chains of Promathia are reporting that it contains a leaflet promoting a new PC game from Square Enix.

Inside the Chains of Promathia package is a teaser flyer for a game titled "Fantasy Earth: The Ring of Dominion." The flyer offers no information on the game, other than the fact that it will be a PlayOnline title. It also provides the URL for the game's official Web site.

The Web site, however, offers more information on Fantasy Earth: The Ring of Dominion. A brief "about" page reveals that the game will be a massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Also included are 10 screenshots--five from the game itself and five from the trailer--which are viewable on the site.

GameSpot will have more details on Fantasy Earth: The Ring of Dominion as they emerge.

By Staff -- GameSpot
POSTED: 09/15/04 04:28 PM PST
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/15/news_6107531.html

Spiff

09-16-2004, 10:23 PM

Speaking of porting, while the dumbing down issue is somewhat concerning, to me a bigger problem is the technical aspect. A lot of ports aren't coded very well in ports and so run poorly on PCs when say ported from a console. And being the original Morrowind's game engine wasn't great from a technical perspective, hopefully the console porting won't make this problem for the new version.

While this is a valid concern, one of the strengths of PC gaming is that you can patch your games, even the technical stuff. I think X-Box live can do this now, but you'd have to pay extra for that (I think?).

Hooray for the internet.

Perry Holley

09-18-2004, 09:17 AM

WizKids announces new Mechwarrior base set (http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5703.html)

Perry Holley

09-18-2004, 09:18 AM

New City Of Heroes update released (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/16/news_6107702.html)

Perry Holley

09-18-2004, 09:19 AM

Nintendo holding DS press conference (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/17/news_6107837.html)

Perry Holley

09-18-2004, 09:20 AM

Square Enix updates Tokyo Game Show lineup (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/17/news_6107836.html)

Perry Holley

09-18-2004, 09:21 AM

Gran Turismo 4 stalled until winter (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/17/news_6107787.html)

Perry Holley

09-18-2004, 09:23 AM

Game Guru to drag Video Games Television into 21st century (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14371&mode=thread&order=0)

Jagatai_Khan

09-18-2004, 05:35 PM

I guess I'm one of those like Morrowind because it is MMORPG like, but without the monthly fee. Besides, when I used to play EQ, most guys were just mad power gamers and not really doing much rpging. Also I never played it as much as others so kept falling behind in terms of levels, best to leave it for another thread.

I haven't tried games like Neverwinter Nights or Dungeon Siege. I guess the interface kinda puts me off after having played the likes of Diablo. While I didn't hate Diablo or anything, it wasn't interesting to me either.

Speaking of porting, while the dumbing down issue is somewhat concerning, to me a bigger problem is the technical aspect. A lot of ports aren't coded very well in ports and so run poorly on PCs when say ported from a console. And being the original Morrowind's game engine wasn't great from a technical perspective, hopefully the console porting won't make this problem for the new version.

Nights and Siege weren't really *that* much like Diablo. The similarities were only superficial, they all had a top-down view perspective, but that's about it. Nights was more like a fantasy version of Knights Of the Old Republic, and Siege was more like a combination RTS/RPG.

If you want something that feels like a MMORPG, try the Dot-Hack games for the Playstation 2. I hear that they're very much that feel, and they're decent RPG games (although not great, just okay to good in quality. I did have a friend who was addicted to them.)

Draconomicon

09-21-2004, 08:17 AM

Requirements: 256 MB RAM, 16X CD-ROM, 64 MB VRAM, 700 MB disk space, 16X DVD-ROM,

Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns was released in 2001, and though it wasn't a blockbuster success, many of those who actually played it loved it. Its particular take on real-time strategy focused on the strategic control of companies of troops and on eliminating much of the tedious micromanagement often associated with the genre. As such, the game proved to be an innovative change of pace from the conventions of real-time strategy. The sequel, Kohan II: Kings of War, retains its predecessor's unique gameplay while also making key changes that distinguish it both from the original and from any other RTS games in the intervening years. And while some of the changes streamline a slickly designed RTS model even further, they don't detract from this great game's own winning formula.

Kohan II: Kings of Warscreenshot
Kohan heroes round up followers to save the world.

Kohan II's fantasy setting takes place long after the events of the first Kohan game. Naava Daishan is chasing after the remains of the Ceyah faction, who were the aggressors and losers of the first game. Led by Sebak, the Ceyah survivors escape from Naava's grasp and unleash a dark power upon Khaldun. The forces of humanity are on the brink of annihilation, and it's up to Naava and Jonas Teramun, a recently awakened Kohan with no memories, to unite the races of the land. The storyline is a little unoriginal for a fantasy setting, but it is enjoyable nonetheless, thanks to a few well-placed plot twists. The last mission is also quite fun and suitably climactic, although the game's ending is rather dull and disappointing. The single-player campaign spans 25 missions and should take anywhere from 15 hours to twice that long to complete, depending on your strategies and if you complete optional secondary objectives. At any rate, like its predecessor, the campaign in Kohan II is too scripted and suffers from weak artificial intelligence. Also, it'll be an absolute breeze for experienced RTS players at the default difficulty, and even hard difficulty won't be much of a challenge for the first half of the game. The missions are varied, though, and you'll get to play as each of the game's races at various parts in the campaign. You may or may not enjoy this aspect, because even though this lends some variety to the gameplay, you don't really get attached to any particular characters or their causes.

MORE:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/kingsofwar/review.html

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Anyone will or has gotten that game yet?
It looks pretty good and I like the review.

Gamespot gave them 8.5!
I think I'll gonna grab this one.

Gamespot's usualy dead on with their reviewss (except Ground Control 2, no idea why it go such a high review)

Draconomicon

09-21-2004, 08:26 AM

Xbox and PS2 Mortal Kombat: Deception golden
Midway's venerable slaughter-palooza has been sent to the factory and is set to be unleashed October 4.

Months after it revealed the franchise wasn't finished, Midway has announced that Mortal Kombat: Deception has gone gold for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Both versions of the M-rated fighting game are on schedule to ship on October 4, with a GameCube version slated for a January 2005 release.

The latest installment in the long-running fighting series, Mortal Kombat: Deception will feature 24 playable characters. Classic personalities like Scorpion, Mileena, Baraka, and Sub-Zero will be immediately available, while several new kombatants will be unlockable as the game progresses.

Like Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Deception will be fully 3D, and it will feature the gut-busting, skull-bursting violence that is the series' trademark. Additionally, the game will offer several other modes of play besides the traditional arcade-style fights to the death, including the strategy-themed "chess kombat" and "konquest," which is a free-roaming, RPG-style adventure.

GameSpot recently kicked around a near-final build of Mortal Kombat: Deception, so be sure to read our hands-on preview to learn more about it.

By Tor Thorsen -- GameSpot
POSTED: 09/20/04 04:33 PM PST

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/20/news_6107944.html

Daemon

09-21-2004, 08:40 AM

While it was a fun game.

Once you manage to take over two or three cities you basically can dominate.

Although I must admit it was hella kewl to have 20+ armies crushing the enemy beneath them as they moved east...

You ever play the Sideadventure to Kohan? It let you play as the badguys so I thought that was fun.

Captain Trips

09-21-2004, 08:59 AM

I am looking forward to getting this when it comes out. Online play has made this a must buy.

Draconomicon

09-21-2004, 09:08 AM

You already played Kohan 2??

Daemon

09-21-2004, 10:35 AM

You already played Kohan 2??

*smacks self for not being clearer*

Sorry, I meant the first Kohan cause you kept comparing it to the first in your opening paragraph.

sorry about that.

Draconomicon

09-21-2004, 10:46 AM

^^
No, I didnt play the first Kohan, unfortunately.
But I've seen some vids of Kohan 2 and this review make me interested in playing 2 now :)

The first few paragraphes have been copied from the Gamespot review :)

Draconomicon

09-22-2004, 02:31 PM

DFC Intelligence releases new market forecasts for games industry
Market research firm predicts early Xbox 2 launch, industry growth to $31.6 billion by 2009.

DFC Intelligence, a market research firm focused on interactive entertainment, announced today that it has released its latest forecast. In the new report, DFC predicts that worldwide sales of PC games, console games, and portable games combined will increase to $31.6 billion in 2009, up from $23.2 billion in 2003.

In April, DFC released a scenario forecasting a 2006 launch for the "big three" hardware systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. But the current report changes direction-- now, DFC's scenario reflects a 2005 launch for the Xbox 2, ahead of Sony's and Nintendo's consoles. The report also presents forecasts for the performance of Sony's PSP and the Nintendo DS. DFC president David Cole expects the systems to drive an increase in the portable game market, from $3.9 billion worldwide in 2003 to $11.1 billion in 2007.

By Chris Kohler -- GameSpot

Sanagi

09-22-2004, 11:27 PM

http://www.canada.com/national/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=29197b03-8e8f-456b-a3c8-a5d79caaf131

What I don't get is why Sony was singled out as the culprit here. They were following Nintendo's lead in adding vibration to the controller, and the concept goes back at least as far as Sega's 1987 arcade game Afterburner. This article doesn't give much in the way of specifics and I'm not finding this in the US patent office website's database, but I have the suspicion that this is yet another case of a bad patent.

Perry Holley

09-23-2004, 04:14 PM

Palladium to release Splicers (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14434)

Perry Holley

09-23-2004, 04:17 PM

EA Sports announces "Buy 2, get 1 free" promotion (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/23/news_6108303.html)

Perry Holley

09-23-2004, 04:20 PM

Immersion wins patent-infringement suit vs. Sony (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/23/news_6108298.html)

Perry Holley

09-23-2004, 04:23 PM

Dead or Alive Ultimate delayed once again (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/23/news_6108273.html)

Perry Holley

09-23-2004, 04:26 PM

Starship Trooper wargame from Mongoose in December (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5746.html)

Leslie Lee III

09-23-2004, 05:22 PM

PlayStation 3 Will Support Blu-ray
Sony makes it official at Tokyo conference.

September 22, 2004 - Sony ended the speculation and rumor today with the announcement at the Tokyo Game Show that its as-yet-unnamed next-generation console, which gamers are referring to as PlayStation 3, will support Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM) technology.

A Blu-ray disc holds 54GB of data, six times the current capacity for DVD-ROM discs, which the PlayStation 2 currently uses. The next-generation console, expected to launch in 2006, will support broadband and play Blu-ray movies and music in addition to videogame play.

Sony has not said if the new console would be backwards-compatible with PS2. However, the Blu-ray Disc Consortium has stated that when Blu-ray DVD players hit the market in the U.S. at the end of this year, they will be backwards compatible with regular DVD playback.

Sony Group Research has developed a single optical pick-up that can read data from Compact Disc, DVD and Blu-ray. Plus, optical media vendors like TDK are working on adding more than two layers to a BD-ROM disc. TDK has a quad-layer Blu-ray disc in the laboratories with 100GB of storage capacity.

Microsoft and Nintendo are working on next-generation consoles but have not made any public statements regarding what DVD platform they will support.
-- IGN DVD

Ten characters.

meethraa

09-23-2004, 07:20 PM

Reading the IGN report the other day was the first contact I've had with this new DVD format.

Does that mean that Luc Besson can finally put some extras on his damn movies?

Or, to put it another way, will this affect the picture quality or just storage space? Sorry if it's an ignorant question, but most dvd movies already look pretty damn good to me...

Leslie Lee III

09-23-2004, 08:09 PM

Or, to put it another way, will this affect the picture quality or just storage space?

Both. DVD's can look better.

Crazed Monk On a Mission

09-23-2004, 08:11 PM

Blue Ray DVDs simply have the "pits" and "tracks" smaller since the laser used has a smaller wavelength, just like DVD vs. a CD. The Quality of movies are really related to size and independant of the medium used. You can put DVD quality movies on CDs, you just need more CDs.

meethraa

09-23-2004, 08:24 PM

AH, sorry, I really didn't express that very well. What I mean to ask was if there is six times the size, would that mean dvds would look six times better, or would they just cram more stuff in there.

But I get what you're saying, thanks.

Sanagi

09-24-2004, 02:58 PM

http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=2169

Here's some more detail on this issue. Nintendo patented the Rumble Pak before Immersion Inc came up with theirs... making me wonder even more what the hell is going on here! Also, this resolution would force Sony to effectively pay an allowance to Microsoft! Welcome to crazytown, population: us.

MissKale

09-24-2004, 04:59 PM

It might have to do with the technology behind the shaking rather than just that it shakes. Nintendo's Rumble Pack (I'm assuming) works differently than the vibration mechanism in the Sony controllers, and may well be patented separately.

Inkthinker

09-24-2004, 05:06 PM

Sanagi

09-24-2004, 05:09 PM

I dunno 'bout the Rumble Pak, but the Dualshock works, if I'm not mistaken, by having two small rotating offset weights at either end of the controller. Different rotation speeds achieve different vibrational sensations, and with clever programming, a sort of pseduo-"doppler effect" vibration can be achieved by rotating them in order (Metal Gear Solid used this effect when the helicopter flew overhead near the beginning of the game).
Interesting... I wonder how the Rumble Pak, and for that matter, the 'Cube controller works.

MissKale

09-24-2004, 05:54 PM

I think it only has one vibrator, since that seems to be what the bump is for on the Gamecube controller underneath.

Perry Holley

09-25-2004, 10:39 AM

WizKids announces early 2005 releases (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5748.html)

Perry Holley

09-25-2004, 10:41 AM

WizKids, non-sports cards bright spots in Topps quarter (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5751.html)

Perry Holley

09-25-2004, 10:43 AM

Infinium bumps Phantom launch to 2005 (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/24/news_6108655.html)

Perry Holley

09-25-2004, 10:44 AM

Half-Life 2 held hostage? (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/24/news_6108100.html)

Perry Holley

09-25-2004, 10:45 AM

PSP to support MP3s (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/24/news_6108669.html)

Perry Holley

09-25-2004, 10:46 AM

Paramount acquires film rights to Fear & Respect (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/24/news_6108583.html)

Perry Holley

09-26-2004, 01:45 PM

Japanese DS website launched (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/25/news_6108827.html)

Perry Holley

09-26-2004, 01:46 PM

Details emerge in PSP titles not at TGS (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/25/news_6108829.html)

Perry Holley

09-26-2004, 01:48 PM

Joss Whedon provides new Buffy info for Eden's RPG books (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14471&mode=thread&order=0)

DrewTheXenocide

09-26-2004, 03:21 PM

Wait, is this the same thing that the PS2 used when it first came out? You knoiw, those blue disc thingies.

Slayven

09-26-2004, 03:25 PM

Wait, is this the same thing that the PS2 used when it first came out? You knoiw, those blue disc thingies.
No, the blue color was for copy protection and showing it was different from dvd, cds, and regular PS games. the Blue Ray is kind of recent

Crazed Monk On a Mission

09-26-2004, 03:36 PM

Ok if anyone wants to know more about it

http://www.blu-ray.com/info/

can get the basics from reading that.

Leslie Lee III

09-26-2004, 04:37 PM

What I mean to ask was if there is six times the size, would that mean dvds would look six times better, or would they just cram more stuff in there.

They'd do Both.

onizuka

09-28-2004, 11:54 AM

I dunno 'bout the Rumble Pak, but the Dualshock works, if I'm not mistaken, by having two small rotating offset weights at either end of the controller. Different rotation speeds achieve different vibrational sensations, and with clever programming, a sort of pseduo-"doppler effect" vibration can be achieved by rotating them in order (Metal Gear Solid used this effect when the helicopter flew overhead near the beginning of the game).

thats pretty much exactly how it works. i accidently broke my controle playing Smackdown: Here Comes the Pain the other day so i had a bit of explore into the thing and thats what i found.

Perry Holley

10-01-2004, 06:45 PM

Sega, Sammy make it official (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/01/news_6109364.html)

Perry Holley

10-01-2004, 06:46 PM

Chinese govt. to rate video games (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/01/news_6109395.html)

Perry Holley

10-01-2004, 06:48 PM

Sam and Max team forms new studio (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/01/news_6109473.html)

Perry Holley

10-01-2004, 06:49 PM

Heaven & Earth 3rd edition (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14539&mode=thread&order=0)

Perry Holley

10-01-2004, 06:51 PM

Score announces organized play programfor InuYasha TCG (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5785.html)

Perry Holley

10-05-2004, 05:46 PM

KB Toys can't shake Chapter 11 (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5801.html)

Perry Holley

10-05-2004, 05:47 PM

Morrigan Press acquires Talislanta (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14584&mode=thread&order=0)

Perry Holley

10-05-2004, 05:50 PM

WWE Superstars RPG update (http://www.gamingreport.com/article.php?sid=14578&mode=thread&order=0)

Perry Holley

10-05-2004, 05:52 PM

HD-DVD association wants Xbox 2 on board (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/05/news_6109658.html)

Perry Holley

10-05-2004, 05:56 PM

Microsoft VP: Smaller Xbox 2 will turn on Japanese consumers (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/05/news_6109666.html)

Perry Holley

10-09-2004, 11:14 AM

No Halo 3 or 9/11: The Game (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/08/news_6110134.html)

Perry Holley

10-09-2004, 11:17 AM

THQ gets Juiced (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/08/news_6110059.html)

Perry Holley

10-09-2004, 11:19 AM

Axis & Allies storms factory (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/08/news_6110107.html)

Perry Holley

10-09-2004, 11:21 AM

Nintendo DS Hands-On (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/08/news_6110050.html)

Perry Holley

10-09-2004, 11:23 AM

Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock board game (http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5826.html)

Spiff

10-09-2004, 06:54 PM

I don't remember seeing a thread on this, and I think it warrants one (feel free to delete this if there's already a thread on this).

First, if you don't know, read this: http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/01/news_6109473.html

Secondly, I think this is awesome news. The adventure genre has always been one of my favorites, as I think it's one of the best genres to create really immersive worlds with a great deal of depth, with a colorful or memorable cast of characters. There's also that special sense of satisfaction of using your noggin, as opposed to your well-trained hand-eye coordination (not that I'm saying that's not satisfying).

But let's not jump to conclusions and assume that they're making Sam and Max 2. I believe Lucasarts still holds the rights to Sam and Max, although I've also heard that they're going to lose those rights sometime soon. I'm kind of disappointed they had to start with licensed works, but I understand it, as there is already a built in audience for that, which would help sales. Hopefully they can make something that parallels or, dare I say it, surpasses the great Grim Fandango?

For more information, hit their website: http://www.telltalegames.com/

Edit: So, apparently, nobody cares about the future of Sam and Max 2 :P

But, I was surfing their site, and found an image that looks like a sillhoutted character from Bone (site: http://www.telltalegames.com/products ). Does anyone know if Jeff Smith licensed out Bone for a videogame?

Draconomicon

10-13-2004, 01:47 PM

City of Heroes players memorialize Christopher Reeve

Memorial vigil held by players of the online superhero MMORPG honors passing of the Man of Steel.

After the news of the passing of Christopher Reeve hit the airwaves, players of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game City of Heroes gathered together for a memorial for the fallen hero. Players gathered in full hero garb and saluted in tandem in memory of the man best known for playing Superman on the big screen. Reeve, who became a champion of spinal cord research following a paralyzing horse riding accident in 1995, died Monday as a result of heart failure stemming from an infection related to his paralysis. He was 52 years old.

By Tim Surette -- GameSpot
POSTED: 10/12/04 02:01 PM PST

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/12/news_6110338.html

Screenshot:
http://coh.warcry.com/scripts/images/view_image.phtml?id=45656&site=36