JULY 2003 NEWS
July 11, 2003
Games
Electronic Arts has announced plans to release NFL Street in early 2004. The game will have a similar style as NBA Street Vol. 2 with the game to be publiished under the EA Sports BIG label. One of the biggest changes from the real NFL is the 7-on-7 gameplay and once again the rules are certain to be minimised. No word yet if the game will be released outside America, but let's hope so.
Electronic Arts have also confirmed that Need for Speed Underground will be released in America in late 2003 rather then early 2004 as originally announced. The game will be released on all formats but will only have online gameplay in the PC and PS2 versions of the game.
Preview
XGRA is the sequel to Extreme G3 from Acclaim. With much improved graphics, wider tracks and improved gameplay this game looks like a winner. This is one game that racing fans will want to check out in late August.
July 9, 2003
Games
Criterion has announced details on their next two title. The first is called Black and is a First Person Shooter while the second game, Dust Storm, is a racing game. As yet no platofrms or release dates have been mentioned.
According to reports surfacing in America UbiSoft's Charlie's Angels may not be released on PS2 following a poor showing at the E3 show. Indeed I have seen screens and movies from the game and my anticipation dropped from moderate to nothing.
Preview
AFL Live 2004 is shaping up a a great title on Playstation 2 (and the other formats too). Australia's most popular sport is back for a second outing and the developers have taken the criticisms of the first title and made many improvements to this years version. Latest screens and info are available in this preview.
July 6, 2003
Preview
Unlimited Saga has finally been given a release outside Japan with America receiving the game in June and PAL territories including Australia set to receive this Square-Enix title sometime in September. Here's the latest info and screens for this impressive looking title.
July 5, 2003
Games
Konami have confirmed that Castlevania: Lament of Innocence will be released in Japan this November. No word yet on an American or PAL release date.
Review
Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis has been out in Australia for some time now, but the lack of a review doesn't indicate a bad game, far from it. Jurassic Park is still regarded as one of the best movies of all time, but the games haven't lived up to the movie. Operation Genesis is a (very good) theme park game that comes close to being great.
July 2, 2003
Games
Electronic Arts have confirmed that their next James Bond game, titled James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing will include the voice talent of all the major actors in the movies. Naturally Pierce Brosnan will voice the legendary James Bond. Returning along with Mr. Brosnan in their film roles are John Cleese as Q, Dame Judi Dench as M, and Richard Kiel as legendary henchman Jaws. In the role of Bonds new nemesis Nikolai Diavolo is Willem Dafoe, joined by Shannon Elizabeth as new cyber Bond girl Serena St. Germaine and Heidi Klum as the malevolent Katya Nadanova. All cast members will contribute voiceover for their roles as well as accurate likenesses provided through EAs electronic cyberscanning process.
Electronic Arts have confirmed that Freedom Battle for Libery Island which was renamed to Freedom Soldiers of Liberty has once again undergone a name change to Freedom Fighters. The game, developed by IO Interactive who developed the Hitman titles, should be release by years end.
Review
The Hulk is one of the most anticipated movie titles this year. With the Ang Lee movie smashing cinemas accross the globe there was little doubt a game would follow. The developers, however, have developed an all-new storyline rather then follow the plot of the movie. Here's the review of this surprisingly refreshing title.
Review
NBA Street Vol. 2 is easily one of the most highly anticipated movie to game tie-ins ever. But rather then copying the story from the movie this game actually acts as a side story to the events on the silver screen. Developers Shiny have a strong track record. Read the full review to see how well this game has turned out.
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