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7/2003 News Archive

Update: Syphon Filter: Omega Strain (PS2)
7/31/2003 @ 6:20pm PST

Syphon Filter fans, rejoice! A bunch of brand new screens from SCEA.

Hands-on: SNK vs. Capcom Chaos
7/31/2003 @ 5:20pm PST

Hot new impressions of the biggest fighter this summer.

Shattered Galaxy goes free play
7/31/2003 @ 11:45am PST

One of the most addicting online games around sheds its monthly fee for players.

Dragon Empires enters live testing
7/31/2003 @ 11:20am PST

Us normal people still can't play, but Codemasters takes one step closer.

SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition on the way
7/31/2003 @ 11:15am PST

Pick up the latest SimCity releases together for a nice ol' reduced price.

Screens: Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire (GBA)
7/31/2003 @ 11:00am PST

Nintendo preapres more flipper smackin' Pokémon action. Latest screens!

Screens: Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (PC)
7/31/2003 @ 10:40am PST

Fresh from the LucasArts factory, a new look at the next Jedi Knight installment.

Video: Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (GCN)
7/31/2003 @ 10:30am PST

New video footage from Square's first adventure on the GameCube.

Update: Dynasty Warriors 4 (Xbox)
7/31/2003 @ 9:44am PST

Glorious battle in Ancient China - now with Dolby Digital 5.1 support!

Screens: Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII
7/31/2003 @ 9:25am PST

Koei's historical masterpiece continues unabated.

Screens: Shrek 2
7/31/2003 @ 9:05am PST

It's a new Shrek game. Wait, where are you going?

Screens: Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure
7/31/2003 @ 8:56am PST

Slightly less-hardcore action for the younger set.

EA teases Ultima X announcement
7/31/2003 @ 1:40am PST

The originator of the MMORPG revolution is about to take the next step forward.

Microsoft settles with Tiny Immersion for $26 million
7/31/2003 @ 11:40pm PST

$26 million later, MS clears up its legal battle over controller rumble features.

MadCatz lights up your controller
7/31/2003 @ 11:30pm PST

What's cooler than a controller that vibrates? One that lights up, that's what.

The future of PlanetSide
7/31/2003 @ 11:10pm PST

The virtual battlefields are changing. Make sure you know what to expect down the line.

Preview: Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest (PS2)
7/31/2003 @ 11:00pm PST

EverQuest gets the action RPG treatment from the experts at Snowblind.

The Sims' last trick
7/31/2003 @ 9:00pm PST

EA announces The Sims Makin' Magic expansion pack for PC.

Capcom to release Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown
7/30/2003 @ 7:10pm PST

The classic franchise is back and headed to your merry old next-gen system.

Preview: Sole Predator (PS2,Xbox)
7/30/2003 @ 7:20pm PST

From the makers of Ecco the Dolphin. Assume the role of an insane, man-eating Great White shark!

Screens: Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines (PC)
7/30/2003 @ 5:03pm PST

The good folks behind Fallout bring a bloody RPG to life.

Screens: True Crime - Streets of LA (PS2,Xbox)
7/30/2003 @ 4:55pm PST

Nick Kang - waging a war on crime, for justice.

TDK Mediactive Gamer's Day
7/30/2003 @ 4:50pm PST

Get the lowdown on The Haunted Mansion, Masters of the Universe, Corvette, and Spy vs. Spy.

Screens: Tony Hawk's Underground (PS2,GCN,Xbox)
7/30/2003 @ 4:43pm PST

Thuggin' and buggin', Tony Hawk-style, playa!

Core Design loses Tomb Raider
7/30/2003 @ 1:00pm PST

Disappointment over latest Tomb Raider release has proven costly for Core Design.

Namco nabs rights to Snake Plissken
7/30/2003 @ 12:50pm PST

Not Solid Snake... The legendary hero from "Escape from New York" and "Escape from LA". First art!

Preview: Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance (PS2,Xbox)
7/30/2003 @ 12:20pm PST

At my signal, unlease the preview!

Preview: Alias (Xbox,PS2)
7/30/2003 @ 12:01pm PST

A super-spy hottie...with a big forehead.

Preview: NBA Jam (PS2,Xbox)
7/30/2003 @ 11:45am PST

Once again, we pledge to Phi Slamma Jamma.

Update: ESPN NHL Hockey 2004 (Xbox,PS2)
7/30/2003 @ 10:27pm PST

Sega brings the NHL Skills Competition home.

Preview: Castlevania Lament of Innocence (PS2)
7/29/2003 @ 7:50pm PST

Discover the true origins of Dracula and the Belmont family. New screens!

Amped 2 to feature "Snow Skating"
7/29/2003 @ 7:30pm PST

Skateboarding on the snow? The Amped sequel gives you a chance to try the new trend.

GA Upgrade Complete
7/29/2003 @ 12:30pm PST

We had a little software upgrading to do.

AoM: The Titans Website Opens
7/28/2003 @ 12:45pm PST

The Age of Mythology continues unabated.

Review: Pirates of the Caribbean (Xbox,PC)
7/28/2003 @ 12:37pm PST

Not the movie, more like Morrowind with Pirates.

Preview: DDRMAX2 (PS2)
7/25/2003 @ 7:50pm PST

Fresh new screens and info for Konami's next upcoming DDR title.

Screens: City Ransom EX and Double Dragon Advance
7/25/2003 @ 7:30pm PST

A first look at 2 old school NES/SNES to GBA remakes. Nice!

Tenchu: Return from Darkness announced for Xbox
7/25/2003 @ 7:10pm PST

The Xbox is getting the latest game in the previously PlayStation-exclusive stealth Ninja series.

Update: ESPN NFL Football (Xbox,PS2)
7/25/2003 @ 7:00pm PST

More info on the Crib, baby.

Update: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 (Xbox)
7/25/2003 @ 10:15am PST

Brand new screens added, oil refinery level.

Update: Otogi - Myth of Demons (Xbox)
7/25/2003 @ 10:10am PST

Otogi's product mangager answers questions for the press.

Review: Summer Heat Beach Volleyball (PS2)
7/25/2003 @ 8:45am PST

Low on the smut, high on the fun!

Screens: SNK vs. Capcom Chaos
7/24/2003 @ 9:30pm PST

Nine brand new screens to make your palms sweat.

SVC Chaos bosses
7/24/2003 @ 5:45pm PST

Check out the official roster of SNK/Capcom baddies.

Doom 3 to be playable at QuakeCon 2003
7/24/2003 @ 12:15pm PST

Activision confirmed that Doom 3 will be showcased at the big multiplayer event.

Mario Golf Site Goes Live
7/24/2003 @ 8:53am PST

Peach swings at Mario's balls. Double entredes ahoy!

Review: SX Superstar (Xbox)
7/24/2003 @ 8:40am PST

Delivers great physics, but short on content.

Review: Lego Drome Racers (GBA)
7/24/2003 @ 8:34am PST

Hot, lusty racing action to go!

Microsoft reveals new Xbox Live Japan prices
7/24/2003 @ 7:40am PST

Sales in Japan are still lagging badly, and MS is looking to Xbox Live to help out.

Sony sees large decline in profit
7/24/2003 @ 7:30am PST

According to the conference call this morning, Sony's videogame, music, electronic and movie divisions are not performing.

Electronic Arts reports big profits, stock jumps
7/24/2003 @ 7:15am PST

Due to NBA Street Vol. 2 and Def Jam Vendetta, EA's profits have shot up 148%.

Doom III delayed 'til 2004
7/23/2003 @ 3:50pm PST

Oh well, at least we still have Half-Life 2!

Phantom Console unveiling delayed
7/23/2003 @ 1:30pm PST

Due to the postponement of the Ultimate Gamers Expo, the mysterious console will be revealed a bit later.

Review: Outlaw Volleyball (Xbox)
7/23/2003 @ 1:15pm PST

There's no shortage of skin on the Xbox this summer.

Preview: Backyard Wrestling (PS2,Xbox)
7/22/2003 @ 5:15pm PST

New screens of scantily clad wrestling babes and the Insane Clown Posse.

Update: Spawn (PS2,GCN,Xbox)
7/22/2003 @ 3:45pm PST

Bloody brand new screens of Namco's anticipated Spawn console title.

Game developer sues Eminem
7/22/2003 @ 3:00pm PST

Conspiracy Entertainment is after Slim Shady for fraud and breach of contract.

Preview: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 (Xbox)
7/22/2003 @ 8:57am PST

The PC hit comes to the XBox exclusive.

David Duchovny Takes Lead Role in XIII
7/22/2003 @ 8:05am PST

Duchovny takes on role of secret agent with complete amnesia.

Preview: Soul Calibur II (PS2,Xbox,GCN)
7/21/2003 @ 7:30pm PST

Check out the first officially released screens of the US version.

Update: ESPN NFL Football (Xbox)
7/21/2003 @ 7:00pm PST

Unlock and flaunt over 300 pieces of bling-bling in the new "The Crib" feature.

Review: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Xbox)
7/21/2003 @ 6:30pm PST

An amazing RPG that no videogamer should miss!

Ask Konami for Policenauts/Snatcher!
7/21/2003 @ 6:00pm PST

With Twin Snakes on the way, loyal fans of the cult adventure title are at it again.

Review: Midtown Madness 3 (Xbox)
7/21/2003 @ 10:06am PST

A heck of an online racer with one nasty bug.

Activision, Acclaim, THQ being probed by SEC
7/18/2003 @ 8:10pm PST

The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into current videogame industry accounting practices.

Update: ESPN NFL Football (Xbox,PS2)
7/18/2003 @ 7:45pm PST

High-powered aerial flights and the long, hard ground clash - ESPN style.

Dungeon Siege 2 Trailer Available
7/18/2003 @ 11:08am PST

The E3 video is released to the masses.

Xbox sales up in the latest quarter
7/17/2003 @ 7:15pm PST

Microsoft's Home and Entertainment division saw a healthy jump in revenue.

Samurai Shodown Zero announced
7/17/2003 @ 6:35pm PST

A prequel to the classic Neo Geo weapons fighter is in development. Oh yeah!

Update: Rogue Ops (Xbox)
7/17/2003 @ 6:40pm PST

New screens of Nikki Connors in Kemco's stealth action title.

Transformers Invade America
7/17/2003 @ 9:26am PST

Nobody summons Megatron - it pleases Atari to be the first.

Xbox Exhibition Vol. 3 now available
7/16/2003 @ 6:30pm PST

Try out a ton of new Xbox demos in the latest Exhibition DVD.

Unreal II announced for Xbox
7/16/2003 @ 1:15pm PST

Unreal II and Xbox Live are a match made in heaven.

Nintendo revolutionizes entertainment with Pokémotion
7/16/2003 @ 11:40pm PST

For only $50, you too can wave a plastic stick around and produce images like magic!

Screens: Monster Rancher 4 (PS2)
7/16/2003 @ 11:40pm PST

A glimpse into the breeding aspects of Tecmo's fourth monster raising installment.

New Poll: Are you excited for Final Fantasy XI?
7/15/2003 @ 7:10pm PST

Square's online RPG is almost here! How do you currently feel regarding it?

Poll Results: Thoughts on NFL 2K becoming ESPN NFL?
7/15/2003 @ 7:00pm PST

Will the ESPN license help Sega take down Madden? See what GA readers thought.

Review: Big Mutha Truckers (Xbox,PS2,PC)
7/15/2003 @ 6:30pm PST

Someone finally combined the Dukes of Hazzard and Smokey and the Bandit.

Last chance for Unlimited Saga "Hall of Valor" contest
7/15/2003 @ 6:25pm PST

Check out the 3rd and last set of questions for those playing the game.

Update: ESPN NHL Hockey 2004 (Xbox)
7/15/2003 @ 10:27pm PST

Today we welcome good ol' J.R.

Boktai to support multi-player
7/15/2003 @ 2:00pm PST

Up to four people can join in on the sun-filled adventure that is Boktai.

Yohoho! Puzzle Pirates beta testing sets sail
7/15/2003 @ 11:40am PST

Pirates, almost as awesome as ninjas, now have their own massively online game.

New Half-Life 2 Video Released
7/15/2003 @ 9:24am PST

Witness the transformation of the G-man.

Halo tops 3 million
7/14/2003 @ 7:30pm PST

The big Xbox launch title continues to kick ass at retail.

Preview: Battlefield Vietnam (PC)
7/14/2003 @ 12:38pm PST

Multiplayer mayhem with Charlie.

Update: The Sims 2 (PC)
7/14/2003 @ 12:29pm PST

Sim-life at the next level.

Review: Sonic Adventure DX (GCN)
7/14/2003 @ 11:50am PST

Sonic speeds onto the Gamecube once again in all three dimensions.

Preview: Outrun 2 (Xbox)
7/14/2003 @ 9:15am PST

Sega's much-beloved racer gets a sequel...finally!

Review: Soldier of Fortune II (Xbox)
7/13/2003 @ 3:50pm PST

Yet another FPS invades the XBox.

Update: ESPN NFL Football (Xbox)
7/12/2003 @ 9:36am PST

First-person football - ESPN style.

Review: Tetris Worlds (Xbox,PS2,GCN,PC)
7/12/2003 @ 9:00am PST

An avalanche of addictiveness.

Preview: Killer 7 (GCN)
7/11/2003 @ 4:15pm PST

Killer new screens and details on Capcom's dark cel-shaded adventure.

Koei wants your feedback
7/10/2003 @ 7:00pm PST

In an effort to learn more about their fans, Koei has launched a new polling feature.

Special: Activision v. Viacom
7/10/2003 @ 6:50pm PST

Join Gaming Age senior legal correspondent Ernie Halal, in a "serious" look at this case.

Review: Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick (Xbox,PS2)
7/10/2003 @ 1:08pm PST

I'll eat a shotgun shell before I play this again.

Preview: NHL 2004 (PS2,GCN,Xbox,PC)
7/10/2003 @ 10:00am PST

NHL gets a fresh sheet of ice to start over.

Running With Scissors Sponsors "Nude Postal Babes" Calendar Shoot
7/10/2003 @ 9:45am PST

It's the guys who made Postal 2, what did you expect?

Preview: NBA Live 2004 (PS2,GCN,Xbox,PC)
7/10/2003 @ 9:36am PST

NBA Live, but not Xbox Live. Oh, the irony.

Dynasty Warriors franchise reaches 5 million
7/9/2003 @ 6:40pm PST

Looks like it is a big week for reaching sales milestones.

K-1 World Grand Prix hits stores
7/9/2003 @ 6:30pm PST

Konami's latest K-1 Fighting League licensed game is now available for the PS2.

Preview: NCAA GameBreaker 2004 (PS2)
7/9/2003 @ 6:30pm PST

989 is taking a crack at the college pigskin genre once again.

Preview: NFL Street (PS2,GCN,Xbox)
7/9/2003 @ 10:12am PST

EA BIG moves from basketball to the gridiron.

Monolith Announces Contract J.A.C.K.
7/9/2003 @ 9:46am PST

The No One Lives Forever series branches off to a new sidestory.

MK: Deadly Alliance Hits 2 Million in Sales
7/8/2003 @ 11:24am PST

Mortal Kombat krushes the kompetition.

Screens: Monster Rancher 4 (PS2)
7/8/2003 @ 11:10pm PST

Brand-new media from Tecmo's Monster Rancher 4 has surfaced.

Review: Star Trek Elite Force 2 (PC)
7/7/2003 @ 11:17am PST

Set your phasers to FUN!

Donkey Kong World Record Smashed
7/7/2003 @ 11:01am PST

Nearly one million points. That's a lot of jumping.

Preview: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (GCN)
7/7/2003 @ 11:00am PST

The popular PS2 fighter is headed to the GCN later this year. First screens!

Celebrity Deathmatch hits the road
7/7/2003 @ 10:35pm PST

See if Gotham Games is headed toward your hometown with their Summer "Slay" Ride.

SNK name returns
7/7/2003 @ 9:00am PST

Playmore revives the SNK brand in its company name.

Review: Wario World (GCN)
7/4/2003 @ 4:30pm PST

Not a world you want to take an extended trip to.

Xbox Dashboard Hack Revealed
7/4/2003 @ 2:00pm PST

FreeX breaks Xbox security without modifying the hardware.

Update: NFL GameDay 2004 (PS2)
7/4/2003 @ 7:00pm PST

Sony provides new screens of hard-hitting football action.

Update: Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (PS2)
7/3/2003 @ 9:15am PST

A few stunning new screens of Insomniac's bigger, better and badder Ratchet & Clank sequel.

Midway Arcade Treasures anounced
7/3/2003 @ 9:15pm PST

SpyHunter, Gauntlet, Smash TV and nearly 20 other classic arcade games on one disc. Nice!

New Xbox Live content for Phantasy Star Online
7/3/2003 @ 9:10pm PST

Here are several more new reasons to love Sega's online RPG.

Update: NBA ShootOut 2004 (PS2)
7/3/2003 @ 9:00pm PST

More new screens and info added for 989's promising '04 roundball game.

Update: SimCity 4 Rush Hour (PC)
7/3/2003 @ 4:30pm PST

Check out the official logo and five new screens!

Own your own DoAX bikini
7/3/2003 @ 1:45pm PST

Know someone in need of a hot, new bathing suit? Tecmo has what you need.

Screens: Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand (GBA)
7/3/2003 @ 1:15pm PST

Nearly 20 new images from Hideo Kojima's portable opus, Boktai.

Namco signs Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
7/3/2003 @ 1:15pm PST

Renowned Disney animators pair with Namco for upcoming I-Ninja release.

Review: Game Boy Player (GCN)
7/3/2003 @ 11:40am PST

You could always just dust off your SNES...

Review: Mega Man: Network Transmission (GCN)
7/3/2003 @ 10:10am PST

An attempt to mix battle chips and side-scrolling that just doesn't work.

Preview: The Sims Bustin' Out (GBA)
7/2/2003 @ 4:00pm PST

First screens and details on the first portable Sims.

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PS2,GCN,Xbox)
7/2/2003 @ 12:30pm PST

New screens of Konami's super cool TMNT beat-em-up.

Activision sues Viacom
7/2/2003 @ 12:10pm PST

Viacom apparently isn't committed enough to the franchise, so Activision is a bit upset.

Preview: Karaoke Revolution (PS2)
7/2/2003 @ 9:19am PST

Croon sweet tunes with your PS2.

Preview: ESPN NHL Hockey 2004 (Xbox,PS2)
7/1/2003 @ 10:27pm PST

Hockey's reigning emperor has new clothes.

Unlimited Saga "Hall of Valor" contest continues
7/1/2003 @ 7:15pm PST

Check out the 2nd set of questions for those playing the game.

Update: Syphon Filter: Omega Strain (PS2)
7/1/2003 @ 7:00pm PST

Syphon Filter fans, rejoice! A bunch of brand new screens from SCEA.

Update: Dynasty Warriors 4 (Xbox)
7/1/2003 @ 7:00pm PST

More brand new screens of Koei's Xbox version of their historical beat-em-up.

Update: Sega GT Online (Xbox)
7/1/2003 @ 6:30pm PST

A ton of new high resolution screens of Sega's big online racer.

Review: Day of Defeat (PC)
7/1/2003 @ 1:30pm PST

The spirit of Half-Life shall live forever, apparently.

Sims bust out on GBA
7/1/2003 @ 12:35pm PST

The Sims Bustin' Out is headed to GBA this year.

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