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Review - Daikatana (c) Eidos Interactive - Prolix [ GO! ]
GO Review: Daikatana (c) Eidos Interactive
- Jimmy Clydesdale
After years of development and a myriad of side shows, Daikatana has finally arrived on the FPS scene with a loud
thud. Here's a little blurb from our review:
"Basically what Daikatana comes down to is a search for keys and switches, but with sidekicks! Nearly every level
consists of finding keys, hitting buttons and killing stuff. This would be great if I was easily amused, but like most
gamers, I've outgrown this tired formula."
Be sure to check out the rest of our Daikatana review including a number of screenshots. Enjoy!
Review - Daikatana (c) Eidos Interactive
Logitech Announces Optical Mice
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Logitech
today announced that they are launching two new optical mice: the MouseMan Wheel and Wheel Mouse. Optical mice feature very few
working parts, due to the light technology they use to move the pointer on the screen. all that is needed is any smooth surface.
The Logitech MouseMan Wheel is based on Logitech's MouseMan Wheel design and features two standard buttons, a clickable scroll
wheel/button combination and a thumb button. A blue light gently illuminates the Logitech logo. The MouseMan Wheel will be available in
July at a retail price of around $50.
The Logitech Wheel Mouse is an ambidextrous two-button mouse with a scroll wheel which doubles as a third button. It has the same metallic blue
finish and translucent bottom as the MouseMan Wheel. It will also be available in July at a retail price of of $30
Both new optical mice use the USB port to interface with the computer and are compatible with USB-enabled Macintosh systems as well. The
mice are also feature a (PS/2) connector. The mice work on both Windows and Macintosh operating systems (Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0,
2000 and Macintosh 8.6 or later). Both products carry a five-year warranty.
Logitech Announces Cordless Mice
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Logitech
announced its new line of cordless mice at its annual general meeting. Included are a ?special edition? cordless wheel mouse and
two cordless wheel mice with USB support. All of the new cordless products will feature Logitech's web wheel utilities, which enable one-touch
Internet functions such as instant access to four of the most common browsing commands as well as a set of customizable Internet
addresses that can be accessed with the tap of a button. The new mice feature updated designs and a metallic finish, while the special edition
mouse also incorporates an ambidextrous design. All of the new cordless products will reach retail this summer. A
GeForce2 MX Announced
- Jimmy Clydesdale
NVIDIA
has introduced the GeForce2 MX, the first GPU designed for budget-conscious PC consumers. The graphics chip designer?s latest
GPU includes two new features, Digital Vibrance Control and the TwinView architecture. GeForce2 MX also includes such visual features as
hardware transform and lighting and per-pixel shading, and furnishes GeForce-caliber performance--all at mainstream prices.
Through TwinView, GeForce2 MX allows numerous combinations of multiple monitors and TVs to be connected to a single graphics card.
GeForce2 MX also incorporates new Digital Vibrance Control technologies, which a press release said enables visuals to be more crisp,
colorful and vibrant under harsh lighting. The card is also based on a unified driver architecture. Through UDA, GeForce2 MX has a driver that is
compatible with past, present and future GPUs, as well as top-to-bottom compatible with all current manufactured versions of NVIDIA's
graphics processors. The GeForce2 MX also powers full-screen DVD and HDTV. The GeForce2 MX includes the much-buzzed shading
rasterizer, which enables advanced per-pixel shading capabilities. The GeForce2 MX will be accessible through a number of OEMs and add-in
card manufacturers next month.
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Echelon Site Launched
- Jove
Bethesda
announced today that the official Echelon web site has been launched. The site features some new information on Echelon including screenshots, artwork, and details and images for several craft in the game, including the ability to preview them in full 3D.
Echelon will be released in November for the PC. It will be published in North America by Bethesda Softworks and is being developed by Buka
Entertainment.
Diablo II Ships
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Blizzard
announced today that Diablo II, its highly anticipated real-time action role-playing game, has started shipping to stores worldwide. The
game, which has initial orders of 2 million copies, will start arriving at retailers by the end of the week.
Intel Announces Pentium 4
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Intel
today announced the Intel Pentium 4 processor brand name for its new generation of desktop microprocessors (formerly code-named Willamette).
Scheduled to be introduced in the second half of 2000, the new Pentium 4 processor is based on revolutionary technology designed to maximize performance today and
in the future, keeping consumers on the cutting edge of the Internet.
Hercules GeForce 2 Cards Announced
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Hercules
announced the latest members of the 3D Prophet II line of products, the 3D Prophet II mx and 3D Prophet II mx Dual. These two
new graphics accelerators are based on the GeForce2 GTS architecture. The 3D Prophet II mx Dual features the potential to run applications
on multiple screens, including two monitors or a monitor and a TV. Both products will be shipping next month.
Highlander Online Announced
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Kalisto
have acquired the exclusive worldwide rights for the production and development of video games based on the movie and TV
series of Highlander. For the first time, thousands of gamers will simultaneously experience the Highlander adventure on
the Internet and plunge themselves into this mythical universe. The online game developed by Kalisto?s Bordeaux-based
teams will follow the path of the highly successful movies and television series viewed by millions worldwide.
Covert Operations Essentials Site
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Red Storm
has opened their Rainbow Six: Covert Operations Essentials site,
offering information and screenshots of the standalone expansion pack that will include nine new levels among other features.
Source: Blue's News
Rio 600 Shipping
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Rio
has shipped the first of its third-generation handheld digital audio units. The Rio 600 features future-proof memory expansion that supports
current and future storage in one interchangeable format. It also is the first portable digital audio unit to support multiple audio formats out of
the box. Custom-designed headphones and an integrated equalizer are also included. The Rio 600 also shipped to U.S. and Canadian retail
outlets with a USB cable, audio management applications and a user's guide. One-, two- and ten-hour memory add-ons and additional
faceplates will soon be obtainable.
New Allegiance Civilization
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Microsoft
announced the addition of a fifth civilization to Allegiance. The Rixiaan Unity, a technologically advanced alien faction, is now available
exclusively on the Allegiance Zone, a bonus play-environment available for players who own the retail version of the game. With the addition of
the Rixiaan Unity, carrier ships make their debut in the game. Players will be able to pilot a carrier while other ships land and take off during battle.
The Rixian's technology is available to all civilizations in Allegiance, giving all factions the ability to research and build carriers. The new faction
doesn't use missiles, but they compensate with armed pods and a very fast research time.
Panther GTX Racing Wheel Announced
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Immersion
announced a joint product development project with Mad Catz to design a hand-held touch feedback controller to be
marketed under the name Panther GTX. The Panther GTX is a RC style-racing wheel for the PC, and will be available in the fall of 2000. The
Panther GTX will feature Immersion's TouchSense technology, a miniature rubber wheel for steering, USB support and DirectX
compatibility.
Terminus Shipping
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Vicarious Visions
announced they've begun shipping their long-awaited epic space combat title Terminus. Terminus is being published
by Vatical Entertainment.
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Shadow of the Lost Citadel Announced
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Salsa Shark Productions announced today their first PC game called Shadow of the Lost Citadel. The adventure game, which is scheduled for
a late summer release, is a modern homage to GCE's Dark Tower, a 3D adventure game originally designed for the Vectrex home console system in
1984, which was never released. While keeping its roots in the original game, Shadow of the Lost Citadel will feature enhanced graphics, digital
sound and music, and and updated storyline. The game will be released as Shareware.
In Shadow of the Lost Citadel, players explore a series of dark forests searching for special items, treasure, magician shops and extra party
members while contending with dangers such as fog, deadly plagues, and dungeon brigands. The goal of the game is to find several keys hidden
throughout the land, locate the Lost Citadel, solve it's riddle and lift the curse over the realm of Broodweed.
Source: Computer Games Online
Might & Magic Planet Unveiled
- Jimmy Clydesdale
3DO
and UBUBU
announced today a 3D, online world called Might and Magic Planet. Might and Magic Planet is the first game-related planet
to appear as part of UBUBU's Web and PC interface. Might & Magic Planet offers consumers a dedicated link to the realm of
fantasy based on the game world created by Jon Van Caneghem in 1984.
Through UBUBU's proprietary technology, PC owners can access a customizable software package that offers an alternative to
text and folder-based desktop interfaces. Users can create planets, populate them with objects, website links, files,
applications, or any additional items, and then share and trade them with friends.
Daria's Inferno Announced
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Simon & Schuster Interactive
announced today that they have teamed up with MTV to publish a CD-ROM game based on "Daria," the animated TV
show seen on MTV. Scheduled to ship in October 2000, Daria's Inferno is an adventure game featuring Daria and other characters
in the show as they try to survive attending Lawndale High.
In Daria's Inferno, players play the role of the angst ridden teen as she falls asleep in history class and lands in hell. Daria must solve a series of
puzzles, deal with the evil denizens of hell (the Lawndale faculty) and retrieve a variety of missing items in order to escape from hell.
GURPS Alpha Centauri Announced
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Octagon Entertainment
has announced a deal between Firaxis, Electronic Arts and Steve Jackson Games to bring the world of Alpha Centauri to
the GURPS (Generic Universal RolePlaying System) roleplaying game system. GURPS Alpha Centauri will allow players to take
the role of their favorite Alpha Centauri characters and explore new situations, limited only by their imaginations.
GURPS Alpha Centauri is tentatively scheduled for a first quarter 2001 release.
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Review - Earth 2150 (c) Mattel Interactive - Rorschach [ GO! ]
Diablo II on June 30th
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Blizzard
and Havas Interactive have announced in a press release that Diablo II will hit online and retail stores on June 30.
Icewind Dale is Gold
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Interplay
has announced that Icewind Dale has gone gold and will reach stores on June 30. Icewind Dale is a classic dungeon crawl that
incorporates the award-winning game elements from Baldur's Gate, presenting gamers with a chance to hone their combat abilities while
exploring the enormous caverns and dungeons beneath the Forgotten Realms. In the
game, people create a band of adventurers in the frigid north to combat an evil resting deep within the Spine of the World. Icewind Dale offers
character advancements from levels one through 15 in the most recent adaptation of the AD&D rules under license from Wizards of the Coast.
East Front II Scenario Released
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Talonsoft
announced the release of a new scenario for East Front II. Scenario #2 for East Front II is set during World War II - April 25,
1942. The battle unfolds at Gotha, a village northeast of Kharkov, Russia. This scenario plays out the infamous battle
between Major Grinyov's 1st Battalion/36th Tank Brigade and the 2nd Battalion/201st Panzer Regiment.
Download Scenario -
East Front II Scenario Archive
Intel Releases New Celerons
- Jimmy Clydesdale
Intel
has released three new high-speed microprocessors in its Celeron line aimed at lower cost personal computers. Intel introduced
processors running at 700, 667 and 633 megahertz. The chips are built using 0.18 micron technologies that allow more processing power to be
put on a single chip. The new chips are now available for volume shipments.
Source: Reuters
GO Review: Earth 2150 (c) Mattel Interactive
- Jimmy Clydesdale
In a sea of clones and mediocrity, Earth 2150 does an outstanding job of distancing itself from the competition with
its stellar gameplay and incredibly unique features. Here's a little blurb from this fantastic review of Earth 2150:
"One of the greatest accomplishments of Earth 2150 is that it literally adds a whole new level to the gameplay -
underground. You can build extensive tunnel systems for defense or digging under the enemy to come up in the
middle of their base (ed. note - this system is more complex than the one found in Metal Fatigue). The game
handles the tunnel system as a separate screen view that you call up."
Be sure to check out the rest of this in-depth Earth 2150 review including a research tree full of screenshots. Enjoy!
Review - Earth 2150 (c) Mattel Interactive
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