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Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Africa Day - Geek Pride Day - Towel Day

Sacred 2 Revealed
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The ASCARON Entertainment Website and the Sacred Website herald the coming of Sacred 2. The announcement is only in German, but it offers no details on the sequel to the fantasy RPG, so no translation is really necessary. Thanks Frans.

London Taxi Demo
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A London Taxi demo is online, with a sample of the urban cabbie racing game. The demo allows the chance to play timed games in one area of the city. The 42 MB download is available on 3D Gamers, FileFront, Fragland.net, Gameguru Mania, Gamer's Hell, and Worthplaying.

Empire Earth II Patches
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New Empire Earth II patches are now available updating the various editions of Mad Doc's RTS sequel to version 1.10. The updates are available on the Sierra Entertainment Downloads Page and mirrored on 3D Gamers, Gameguru Mania, and Worthplaying.

Site Seeing
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Thanks Frans.

Game Movies
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Thanks Frans.

  • Swashbucklers: Blue & Grey
    The Swashbucklers: Blue & Grey Website has the E3 movie from the upcoming American Civil War action/RPG.
  • PT Boats: Knights of the Sea
    Also from Akella, the PT Boats: Knights of the Sea Website has the movie from the upcoming World War II naval combat game.
  • Madagascar
    A new Madagascar movie is now available, offering one last look at the game based on the animated film before it appears in stores. The download is available on 3D Gamers and FileFront.
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
    This EA FTP Directory now features a new trailer from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the upcoming game based on the fourth Harry Potter novel. The clip is available in two resolutions.

It Came From E3, Part 12
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Evening Q&As
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  • LucasArts
    GameShark's LucasArts E3 Q&A talks with Peter Hirschmann about game plans at Lucas: "I think Tim Schafer is a smart, dynamic individual and Grim Fandango is a classic with a comic style, and if someone came up with an idea we might do it, but my feeling are that some things are best left as they are."
  • Spore
    Gaming Steve's Episode 13 features a podcast interview talking with Will Wright about Spore, the upcoming everything sim. The Will Wright portion is accompanied by a text transcript: "And also actually how you play them … you're kind of programming how social they are, you can develop very social behavior in which case they'll start living in herds, and they'll all protect each other. So ummm … [looks back at octopus] you can put feet on this ..."
  • FSW Ten Hammers
    Ten Times the Excitement in Full Spectrum Warrior Ten Hammers on GameZone is a Q&A with lead programmer Alexander Boczar about Pandemic's upcoming tactical action sequel: "I would also like to mention that one of the best enhancements in the game is the addition of diverse multiplayer. We have different fractions competing in different types of battles. The one were demonstrating here [at the show] is a combination of deathmatch, but also objective-based where we have objectives that determine your success."
  • The Witcher
    The Witcher Q&A Part Two on GameBanshee concludes their conversation with CD Projekt about their upcoming RPG: "You should not expect a clear division between ‘good’ and ‘evil’ in The Witcher. In other words, the possible ways to completing many quests base rather on personal choices and alliances of powers. It is of course up to the players, whether they chose to take sides, decide what’s right or wrong, or simply despise what and whom they wish. Nonetheless, no choice will ever be a question of ‘good’ and ‘evil’… ‘light’ and ‘darkness’."
  • ToCA Race Driver 3
    The ToCA Race Driver 3 Q&A on Eurogamer discusses Codemasters' upcoming racing game with Gavin Raeburn: "The TOCA series has always done this to some extent, but TOCA Race Driver 3 will take this to its natural conclusion - we have two main modes that cater to two different player types. Trying to strike a balance with just one main mode has always been difficult, especially as console and PC gamers have different views on what constitutes a race sim or more casual racing experience. What we want to do with TOCA Race Driver 3 is to provide an accessible sim that everyone can enjoy, but with enough depth to keep the more hardcore sim fan happy."

Evening Previews
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Evening Screenshots
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The Mod Squads - New BG1942
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A new version 1.2 of the BattleGroup42 Battlefield 1942 modification is now available. Thanks Ant.

Evening Consolidation
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Thanks Mike Martinez.

Evening Mobilization
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Thanks Mike Martinez.

Evening Tech Bits
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Thanks Mike Martinez.

Stronghold 2 Patch
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This Take 2 Games Support Page offers the promised (story) patch for Stronghold 2, updating Firefly's medieval strategy game to version 1.2. The page outlines a number of multiplayer and general tweaks and fixes included in the patch. Thanks Hooked on Stronghold.

ToCA Race Driver 3 Early
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The ToCA Race Driver 3 Website has an updated release date for Codemasters' upcoming racing simulator. In a rare twist on such news, where delays are the norm, the new release date is autumn 2005, where it previously read winter 2005. Thanks Frans.

Ships Ahoy - Madagascar
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Activision's Madagascar(TM) The Game Stampedes Into Retail Stores Nationwide (thanks GamerCentric) announces the availability of Madagascar, the cross-platform game based on the new animated film of the same name. Word is: "Enter the hilarious world of four zany New York zoo animals in DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar(TM) The Game from Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI - News). Based on the highly anticipated feature film, Madagascar The Game lets players discover their true animal instincts when an adventurous journey lands them on the remote island of Madagascar. Gamers must master each animal's individual survival skills in order to tackle obstacles and foes in scenarios from the movie and beyond."

Game Movies
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Some very high resolution versions of some E3 movies:

  • Quake 4
    A steroid-enhanced edition of the Quake 4 E3 movie shows off Raven's upcoming Quake II sequel, the 164 MB download is on 3D Gamers and FilePlanet (registration required).
  • Call of Duty 2
    The Call of Duty 2 E3 movie is now available in high resolution, showing off Infinity Ward's upcoming World War II shooter sequel. The 36 MB download is available on 3D Gamers and FilePlanet (registration required).
  • Condemned: Criminal Origins
    The hi-rez Condemned: Criminal Origins E3 movie is online, a 72 MB look at Monolith's upcoming first-person thriller. The movie can be found on 3D Gamers and FilePlanet (registration required).
  • Ghost Recon 3
    The high resolution E3 trailer for Ghost Recon 3 is now available, a 100 MB download showing off the upcoming shooter sequel. The clip can be found on FilePlanet (registration required).
  • Madden 06
    The Madden NFL 2006 trailer is online in hi-rez, showing off the next installment in the football series. The 66 MB download can be found on FilePlanet (registration required).

Ships Ahoy - Battles in Italy
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Matrix Games announces that Battles in Italy is now available, and SSG's World War II wargame can be ordered through their website. Word is: "Battles in Italy brings to you the award-winning Decisive Battles of World War II system and some seriously intense gameplay. Choose to take the Allied side and you're faced with establishing a foothold and control of Italy. Or, select the Germans and face an overwhelming Allied army that is making a run for Axis destruction!"

Morning Previews
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Activision Acquires Beenox
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Activision Establishes Development Foothold in Quebec With Acquisition of Beenox Studios (thanks GamerCentric) announces another bit of console consolidation: "Continuing to expand its roster of premier development talent, Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI - News) today announced that it has acquired game developer Beenox, Inc. The acquisition further bolsters Activision's internal development capabilities by providing it with a foothold in the province of Quebec, one of the fastest growing development talent pools in North America."

Morning Screenshots
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Morning Consolidation
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Morning Tech Bits
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Competitions
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Gatherings
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Microsoft planning X05 showcase event - Moore reports a return of this trade show: "As yet, it's not known where or when X05 will be held, or whether an equivalent event will run in other territories. However, it should be noted that the X events have played host to some fairly significant announcements in the past - most notably the acquisition of UK developer Rare in 2002 - and as such, expectations for this year's event will undoubtedly run high."

Game & Mod Development
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Op Ed
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Wednesday Game Reviews
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Wednesday Hardware Reviews
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etc.
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Out of the Blue
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I'm not sure, but I think I may get out to see Episode III today. I'm shooting for the weekday matinee for a peaceful experience... it should be fine unless that old couple shows up again to explain everything to each other.

I'm your father, Link! Thanks Mike Martinez, Ant, and EvilToast
Play Time: Arkadium Games- Skeet Shoot. Thanks Sharon.
Links of the Day: Free My Laptop.
Cybernetic parrot sausage.
Stories of the Day: Two hurt in mock light sabre duel. Thanks Warren.
Lost cigarette leads to bizarre accident. Thanks Firingsquad.
Odd U.S. state laws ban owning skunks, swearing.
Science! Natural-Born Liars.
Science on the Fringe.
The Mad Genius from the Bottom of the Sea.
Media of the Day: Darth Vader's Pitch Meeting. Thanks Seth.
Teh Funnies: Mac Hall.
Follow-ups: Voyager I Enters Solar System's Final Lap.
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