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The Sims Money Cheat & More!
- Seth Gecko
The Cheat Machine is in full gear today with three new trainers for your playing pleasure. First up is a Money Trainer
for Maxis' The Sims! That's right, your money problems will be a thing of the past if you wish them to be. Wouldn't that be
a nice thing in real life as well? Anyhow, we've also got a Money Trainer for Take 2 Interactive's Airport Inc. Finally, we
have a Trainer for Artifact Entertainment's RPG, Demise. This trainer will reward you with Unlimited Hit Points, Unlimited
Skill Points and Unlimited Mana. So what are you waiting for? Click on the links below and enjoy!
Cheats & Trainers - The Sims ,
Airport Inc. and
Demise
Rumor: Eidos to Merge by Years End?
- Seth Gecko
Eidos Interactive
has seen better days. The company's stock has taken a 40% dive over the past three months on news of poor sales, missed
product shipment dates, and lower-than-expected earnings reports. Is there light at the end of the tunnel for Eidos?
Worldly Investor
believes that Eidos Interactive is a prime target for a hostile takeover or merger during the fourth
quarter of this year, possibly by Microsoft or EA. It's an article well worth the read, so check it out!
Worldly Investor - Eidos Article
Messiah is Delayed
- Seth Gecko
Interplay
has confirmed that their highly anticipated action title Messiah has been delayed by a month. Messiah
is now expected to be released in mid-March, as opposed to it's original mid-February date.
Invictus is Gold
- Seth Gecko
Interplay
has confirmed that their upcoming strategy title, Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus, has gone gold.
Invictus is expected to hit retail shelves in a couple of weeks.
Metal Fatigue is Delayed
- Seth Gecko
Psygnosis
has confirmed that the release date for Metal Fatigue has slipped back a month. Originally scheduled
for an early 2000 release, Metal Fatigue is now expected to hit retail stores in mid-April.
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Review - Final Fantasy VIII (c) Electronic Arts - Pseudo Nim / Lothian / Mrs. Biggs [ GO! ]
Devil Inside Website Launched
- Seth Gecko
Cryo Interactive
has launched the official website for its action and adventure game, Devil Inside. The game is being created by the author of
the classic ALONE IN THE DARK series, Hubert Chardeau. Starring two main characters, Dave and his female double Deva, the action is set
within the strange world of real-life cable television. Rather than trying to figure that out, relish the fact that 50 macabre enemies will be on hand
to be obliterated with seven weapons and eight psychic powers. Gamers can also anticipate atmospheric levels and realistic animati
Wacky Races Announced
- Seth Gecko
Infogrames
will publish an arcade racing game based on the Hanna Barbera cartoon, Wacky Races this June. The game will feature 11
charcters from the popular 70's cartoon including Professor Pat Pending, Dick Dastardly, the Ant Hill Mob, Penelope Pitstop and Muttley.
Infogrames secured an all formats license to publish Wacky Races this Summer. Look for the game later this year on the PlayStation, Dreamcast,
PC and Color Game Boy.
3DO Licenses LithTech Engine
- Seth Gecko
The LithTech 3D game operating system has been chosen for 3DO's Might and Magic brand. The technology will be used to power multiple
titles for New World Computing, a division of 3DO. LithTech allows developers to design, develop and focus on content without inventing new
technology. The development environment includes all world and model building tools, a new rendering capability and the complete source
code necessary to bring a team's concepts and production schedule to completion. New World said the engine will allow them to create vast
worlds and concentrate on gameplay and storytelling.
NASCAR Heat Announced
- Seth Gecko
Hasbro Interactive's
Hasbro Sports brand has announced its first racing title, NASCAR Heat, and three developer relationships designed to
bring racing action to game fans. The relationships with Monster Games, Blue Fang Games and Digital Illusions give Hasbro Sports
considerable talent in motorsports game development.
Monster Games of Northfield, Minnesota and Blue Fang Games of Lexington, Massachusetts will develop the IBM PC version of Hasbro
Sports' NASCAR Heat, while Digital Illusions will develop the PlayStation version.
Rich Garcia, founder of Monster Games, brings over a decade of motorsports game development to NASCAR Heat. Blue Fang Games'
founders Adam Levesque and John Wheeler have been the producer and technical lead on several high-profile NASCAR and Formula 1 racing
games. Digital Illusions developed the racing titles Motorhead, STCC, and the soon-to-be-released Rally Masters.
NASCAR Heat will feature licensed drivers and courses, and driver-hosted vignettes that present some of the most thrilling moments the drivers
experienced during their careers. The game is scheduled for release in October 2000.
Gamer's Choice Award: Final Fantasy VIII
- Seth Gecko
Final Fantasy VIII is the second game of the year to receive our Gamer's Choice Award (Planescape: Torment being the
other). Here's a little blurb from one of our THREE reviews of Final Fantasy VIII:
"By now I'm sure you've all heard of the dreaded final-fantacitis virus that went around the gaming community last
year. How many of our friends developed those big blocky hands, grew long spikey hair, and ran around with
gigantic swords while singing cutesy Japanese ballads. And at such a young and tender age! In fact, let's pause
for a moment of silence as we remember our fallen comrades...
... OK enough of that. Final Fantasy junkies, wipe dat drool off your chin and call your boss to let her know that
you won't be in for the next week - Final Fantasy VIII PC has arrived."
We've got the definitive review of Final Fantasy VIII, with 3 different reviews and over 40 screenshots! This is one review
you don't want to miss. Enjoy!
Review - Final Fantasy VIII (c) Electronic Arts
Gravis' Destroyer PC GamePad
- Seth Gecko
Gravis
announced today a new value-priced joystick called the Destroyer PC GamePad. Marketed towards sports and action game players, the
Destroyer PC GamePad features a turbo button with LED light, four action buttons, two flipper buttons, an eight-way digital directional pad
(d-pad) and a streamlined design to facilitate comfort. The new gamepad is priced at around $15. The new joystick uses a traditional gameport and
requires either Windows 95 or 98.
Disciples: Sacred Lands Scenarios
- Seth Gecko
Strategy First
announced the launch of the FAN-TASTIC FEBRUARY event, showcasing four special edition Disciples: Sacred Lands
scenarios, created by members of the Strategy First Development team. Disciples: Sacred Lands is a turn-based strategy game, set in a medieval
fantasy world where several factions vie for control of the world. Four races - the Empire, the Mountain Clans, the Undead Hordes and the
Legions of the Damned wage a war to control the destiny of their gods.
Beginning Tuesday February 1st, 2000, and continuing throughout the month of February, Strategy First will feature one, new and exclusive
Disciples scenario per week.
The first scenario, The "Undead Crusade," pits the demonic Undead Hordes against the mighty Mountain Clans. Other scenarios include
"Golden Staff," the "Highlands," and "South Wark." To download these cenarios and more, log onto Strategy First's website.
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The Sims (c) Electronic Arts / Maxis - [ URL ]
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Black Isle Licenses LithTech Engine
- Seth Gecko
LithTech Inc.
announced they will license the LithTech Engine to Black Isle Studios,
the role playing game (RPG) division of Interplay Entertainment. Various versions of the LithTech Engine have been used for
games: Shogo: M.A.D. and Blood 2(the earliest version) and upcoming Monolith games Sanity and No One Lives Forever. Black
Isle will use the engine for an undisclosed RPG project. The company chose the engine because of its bells and whistles, as well as its price.
Land-Sports & EA Sports Team Up
- Seth Gecko
Land-Sports.com,
makers of the computer and board game hockey simulation Face-Off Hockey, have signed an agreement with
EA Sports
to supply all NHL player ratings for NHL 2001.
NHL 2001 will be the next release in the EA Sports NHL Series of interactive hockey games for the PC and the PlayStation. NHL 2001 will
reportedly feature updated and accurate player ratings provided by Land-Sports.com' along with new graphic and gameplay provided by the
folks at EA Sports. Face-off is a text-based computer hockey game simulation for the PC.
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Wizards & Warriors Screenshots
- Seth Gecko
Activision
recently announced the development of D.W. Bradley's first-person fantasy RPG, Wizards & Warriors, for the PC this fall.
We've posted up a handful of screenshots from the game, check them out!
Tower of the Ancients Demo
- Seth Gecko
Fiendish Games
have released a demo of their latest title, Tower of the Ancients. Pit your piety against the vanity of men who would
build a tower to heaven. Tower of the Ancients is a fast-paced puzzle game, featuring spectacular graphics and sound as
you attempt to avoid the wrath of God.
Demo - Tower of the Ancients (c) Fiendish Games
GO Review: South Park Rally
- Seth Gecko
Super Sweeeet! All those crazy South Park characters are back again in Acclaim's latest title, South Park Rally.
It's time for some reviewer brutality! Here's a little blurb from our review of South Park Rally:
"While my feelings about South Park Rally started off on a positive note, they quickly went downhill after a couple
of hours. The lure of South Park characters racing around the TV show locations died very quickly mainly because
of the lack of innovation in course design, so-so gameplay and lack of a save game feature."
Be sure to check out the rest of our South Park Rally review including a dozen screenshots, Mmmm'kay?
Review - South Parky Rally (c) Acclaim
Wizards & Warriors Announced
- Seth Gecko
Activision
announced today that it will be bringing D.W. Bradley's first-person fantasy RPG, Wizards & Warriors, to the PC this fall. The
game, created by Bradley and developed by Heuristic Park, (whose credits include the classic games Wizardy V, VI and VII) takes players
on a quest through the mythical realm of Gael Serran. Originally called Swords and Sorcery, the game boasts more than 120 hours of gameplay.
In Wizards & Warriors players must take control of a party of six adventurers in a quest to defeat the evil Lord Cet. To accomplish their
goal, players must find the legendary Mavin Sword, a blade forged of twin metals, one cursed by evil, the other blessed by the divine, which is
the only weapon powerful enough to defeat Lord Cet.
Second Genesis Announced
- Seth Gecko
Epic Games
today announced that they have licensed their Unreal Tournament game engine to Gold Creek Technology for the company's
upcoming Second Genesis role-playing game. The game, which is being developed by Gold Creek Technology's creative business unit Alternate
State Entertainment, will be released in fall of 2001.
According to the company, Second Genesis is a science-fiction adventure game that transports players to alien worlds populated with
many different races and cultures. Taking on the role of a mercenary soldier, fighter, pimp, or even a good Samaritan, players embark on
quests while exploring environments and flying through space. Gamers learn and execute a variety of martial art offensive and defensive
techniques in addition to traditional weapons use while controlling a dynamic inventory and weapons system. As the player progresses through
the single player game, they will encounter several gladiator or arena matches for multiplayer action.
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Deer Hunter 3 Gold Announced
- Seth Gecko
WizardWorks
announced today the development of Deer Hunter 3 Gold Edition, an enhanced version of the popular deer hunting game from
Sunstorm Interactive. The Gold Edition includes hunting areas that complete with seasonal changes of the environments, such as leaves falling
from the trees, as well as the daily changes of the sun rising and setting. Other environmental affects include fish swimming in lakes and rivers, and
animals roaming the hunting areas. Players can also save their hunt at any day and pick up where they left off. Other Deer Hunter 3 Gold Edition
features include new hunting areas, new equipment, a map editor, new weapons, new animal calls and support for new multiplayer modes
including cooperative and timed tournament hunt, and a 16 song music CD.
Developed by Sunstorm Interactive, Deer Hunter 3 Gold Edition will be available at retail outlets nationwide in March.
Final Fantasy VIII Cheats
- Seth Gecko
It was a relatively quiet month for the gaming industry. One of the few releases in January was Final
Fantasy VIII from Electronic Arts and SquareSoft. We've managed to pick up a trainer for the latest in the Final Fantasy
series, one which will allow you go give your party members Unlimited Hit Points, Unlimited Magic and Item Use, Tons of
Gils (money), and much more. If you're currently playing this RPG and having difficulties, you might want to pick this up.
Final Fantasy VIII - Trainer +6
Rumor - Blizzard on the Rocks?
- Seth Gecko
An engaging series of events might bring a halt to the developing juggernaut known as Blizzard. Sources indicate that
Havas Interactive is planning to
implement a pay scale modification this March. Rumor has it that once this pay reduction occurs, a truck load of
developers will leave Blizzard
to start their own company. Will this effect development of Diablo II and/or Warcraft III? We'll bring you more details as
this story unfolds.
Episode 1: Obi-Wan Screenshots
- Seth Gecko
At last year's E3, LucasArts announced the development of Obi-Wan, their latest Star Wars based title for the PC. Thanks to
Obi-Wan Network, we've posted up
three screenshots from the title. Is it just me, or do these screenshots look a lot like The Phantom Menace? Oh well, enjoy!
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
- Seth Gecko
In an exciting move, iD Software
has licensed the rights to develop a sequel to their legendary first-person
shooter, Wolfenstein 3-D, to Activision.
The new title, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, will be developed by Gray Matter Interactive Studios, a newly formed
game developer founded by the top designers formerly from Xatrix Entertainment, the developer of such popular games as
Redneck Rampage and Kingpin. Return to Castle Wolfenstein will be published by Activision with id Software overseeing
development of the game.
Like the original id game, players assume the role of William J. ``B.J.'' Blazkowicz, the Allies' bad boy of WWII espionage.
The fate of the free world hangs in the balance as B.J. battles against the sadistic machinations of a Nazi war machine
bent on world domination. This latest sequel will reflect the same over-the-top comic book style of the original Wolfenstein 3D.
However, by using the unparalleled graphics technology of the QUAKE III Arena(TM) engine and a new scripting
system, Return to Castle Wolfenstein will pull the player further into a chilling storyline filled with frightening tales
of bio-engineering and the occult. Devotees of multiplayer action will be able to jump online and frag-it-out within the
unique Wolfenstein world.
NFS: Porsche Unleashed Shots
- Seth Gecko
Electronic Arts sent us a half dozen screenshots of the next in their Need for Speed series, entitled Porsche Unleashed.
Porsched Unleashed is currently on schedule for a March 2000 release. Enjoy the screenshots!
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