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Gamers Don't Want Online Games?
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 07-09-2004)
...dition of Gamers' Thumb, CINESCAPE's resident gaming editors examine if gamers really do want more online games. "The main point he had was that online games didn't do well last Christmas in Japan. Specifically he seemed to be referring to HOT SHOTS GO... Gamers' Thumb Selects the E3 Awards
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 05-21-2004)
... and Xbox.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. A Bad Rap for Gamers?
by Troy Roberts (Sun 07-14-2002)
...ox is out.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Videogame column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. 
Top Seven Reasons Hardcore Gamers Don't Matter Anymore
by Damon Brown (Tue 05-27-2008)
Each week, Mania special correspondent Damon Brown, author of Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Modern Pop Culture, offers his unique take on society, entertainment and other issues of critical concern to Mani... Save SHENMUE Petition
by Troy Roberts (Tue 01-14-2003)
There aren't many times when I'm extremely irritated. But tonight, unfortunately, is one of those times. Luckily (for me anyway), I get to write the Gamers' Thumb tonight. And for those of you wondering why I'm in a certain mood, it's because I have just ... Holiday Gaming Guide
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-26-2002)
...us moving Gamers' Thumb around a bit, I'm going to re-work the sections for next week. My pick for gamers this week goes to BOUNTY HUNTER. Gamers' Thumb will be back next week with the more traditional form you know and love, and hopefully things will ... Games You'd Love to Own
by Troy Roberts (Fri 07-25-2003)
Well, it's my birthday. Yup, yours truly is writing the newest Gamers' Thumb on his birthday instead of out celebrating the joyous event that is getting another year older. But one thing that birthdays do allow is the ability to think of all the things th... Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: Fact or Fiction
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 09-03-2004)
Welcome back to Gamers' Thumb and another edition of Fact or Fiction. While we don't plan on doing this every week, we wanted to examine the biggest games coming out in the not too distant future. As always, your comments and questions are appreciated at ... Is Cheaper Better?
by Troy Roberts (Fri 06-13-2003)
...ut on the Gamers' Thumb each week. So tell me, what do you all think? Should games that companies know aren't very good be at more reasonable prices for better sales? E-mail me and let me know, and I'll be sure to put some of the better responses in th... Game Tunes
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 03-26-2004)
.... In this Gamers' Thumb, Troy and James discuss their favorite game music.Just thinking about game music makes me think of things like all of the different MARIO music, THE LEGEND OF ZELDA's overworld
A screenshot from METROID: ZERO MISSION.
&c... Downloadable Content: Worth it?
by Troy Roberts (Fri 03-14-2003)
...his weeks Gamers' Thumb. Really, TAO FENG for the Xbox gets the nod from me just because from what I've seen, heard and played of the game. POKEMON fans are probably getting ready for the release of the RUBY and SAPPHIRE games.Gamers' Thumb is our week... What Games Made the Biggest Impact?
by Troy Roberts (Sun 08-04-2002)
Well,you know it's one of those nights when it's 4 am and you still haven't written a Gamers' Thumb. We've all been there. You go to bed, promise to finish your deadline in the morning or the next day, and then bolt awake and remember you forgot something... Confessions at Midnight
by Troy Roberts (Sun 10-06-2002)
It is always a bad idea to try to write a Gamers' Thumb at midnight. I say "Hey, I'll finish watching this football game, and then I'll go write the article". And of course, I sit down in front of my computer and realize that I have absolutely nothing to ... Action Trip, PSP, GT4, 2K Games and new consoles!
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-04-2005)
It's been a bit of a crazy week or so around the videogaming land. So in this week's Gamers' Thumb there will be a quick run-down of the big news along with knee jerk reactions. First things first though, the folks that will hopefully be providing a lot m... Is Videogaming a Sport?
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 06-04-2004)
This past week, ESPN's Sportscenter has run a series on videogames, with several pieces actually pitching videogames as a sport. In this week's installment of Gamers' Thumb, James and Troy discuss if videogaming is actually a sport, as well as sports in g... What's Going on at Nintendo?
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-15-2002)
...st week's Gamers' Thumb) and now it seems to be happening.First things first, Rare has not been purchased by Microsoft. There are only negotiations. But more importantly, Nintendo has terminated its second-party agreement with Rare. This means that Rar... The Scariest Games Ever
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 10-31-2003)
Today being Halloween and all, we decided that we'd keep with tradition and make this week's Gamers' Thumb centered around Halloween, more importantly, scary stuff. So, this week, our columnists tackle the Halloween tradition of scares and frights by talk... Games too Easy?
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 09-26-2003)
In this week's Gamers' Thumb, we're going to try something different. Instead of alternating between writers every week, we're going to bring up a topic and have both of our gaming columnists comment on the topic. This week we are discussing the challenge... Best Games of 2002
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Tue 01-07-2003)
2002 was one heck of a year, filled with ups and more ups. There were so many games this year that deserve mention, but only so many awards to give out. In our truest Gamers' Thumb fashion, Cinescape hands out this year's Golden Thumb awards. Best PC Game... It is the Season of Giving...
by Troy Roberts (Tue 12-17-2002)
... the last Gamers' Thumb before Christmas (that is if we get Christmas eve off), and if so, everyone have a happy and safe holiday.TIDBITSApparently Nintendo has already gone in on development of a new console, as NEC was approached by Nintendo to devel... Should Game Companies be Penalized for Poor Ratings?
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 05-28-2004)
...s week in Gamers' Thumb James Stevenson and Troy Roberts, CINESCAPE's game editors, share their thoughts on what Warners decision may mean to the gaming industry:"There's a lot of interesting dynamics to this decision. First of all it places a huge amo... Top 5 Most Anticipated Games
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Sun 04-07-2002)
...dition of Gamers' Thumb), we take a look at our most anticpated games before we hit the Los Angeles Convention Center. After the show, we'll post an update list to see what's changed!Without further ado, the list.Troy's list:SHENMUE II (XBOX)The sequel... DOOM 3
by Troy Roberts (Thu 08-12-2004)
...port (see Gamers' Thumb from a few months back), I consider that utter nonsense and will stop wasting your time and mine. Basically, DOOM 3 is here and it is just about everything and more than was expected.When you first boot up your copy of DOOM 3, y... EA Locks Up the NFL
by James Stevenson (Fri 12-17-2004)
...dition of Gamers' Thumb, James will look at how this changes the landscape of football videogames.It's almost shocking to some extent to see a monopoly like this form, but given the recent environment of football games, it makes more sense. When Take-T... Giving Thanks for the Games
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 11-21-2003)
With Thanksgiving upon us next week, our columnists have been busy trying to come up with a way to integrate Thanksgiving into this week's Gamers' Thumb. There aren't many video games dealing with turkeys, unfortunately, or many that deal with pilgrims tr... Worst. Game. Ever.
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 11-07-2003)
Normally in the Gamers' Thumb, we try to discuss things that are currently on our minds or upcoming games that we think will be fun or innovative. But this week, we decided to take a look at the other side of video gaming, the side that not many people wa... A Retro Gaming Experience
by Troy Roberts (Fri 01-31-2003)
...ace for a Gamers' Thumb in which I didn't have a topic or am I getting to a deeper meaning? Take your pick.Actually, I've realized that games today have either gotten easier or I somehow have degraded in my game playing ability. I mean, is there any ot... Electronic Arts: Innocent or Guilty?
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 11-12-2004)
...is week's Gamers' Thumb, James and Troy examine overworking developers in the industry.James: I've heard murmurings for quite a while of Electronic Arts chewing up and spitting out employees. It seems that everyone worked at EA at some point, and every... Happy Holidays!
by James Stevenson (Fri 12-24-2004)
...ayed yet. Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Spending Xmas with an Xbox?
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 12-19-2003)
The last few weeks have been busy ones for Troy and James, and in this week's Gamers' Thumb they have decided to share with everyone what has been going on, and also wish everyone a Merry Christmas. The closer it gets to Christmas the lazier I get it seem... Are video games responsible?
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 11-14-2003)
...is week's Gamers' Thumb, we'll take a look at our take on the issue.Personally, companies cannot be held liable for introducing an entertainment product with adult content. The First Amendment gives freedom of speech so that we can have movies and game... PSP v. DS: Round 2
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 10-29-2004)
...is week's Gamers' Thumb, James and Troy talk about what this means to the DS vs. PSP debate.The announcement that the PSP costs $185 in Japan really blew me away. I was totally, completely shocked. I didn't know how it was possible, Sony reps had been ... Online Gaming, Mario and New Game Smell
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-01-2002)
I have a lot of things I'd like to talk about, and in no particular order. This has been the busiest week of my life, and throughout it, three things that this Gamers' Thumb needs to cover have been brought to my attention.The first is the "New game" smel... Realism vs. Fun
by James Stevenson (Fri 12-03-2004)
...dition of Gamers' Thumb is that sometimes long realistic gameplay isn't better. There is still that fun factor: look at a game like GRAN TURISMO 4 where the realism helps add to the fun by making it seem like you're actually driving a car.TidbitsBungi... Samus is back
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-19-2002)
Wow folks, I just checked my watch, and I realized it's seven minutes past when I usually need to have my Gamers' Thumb up for the week. It's not often a game can make me forget all responsibilities, and just force me to sit and play for over 4 hours stra... Halo 2: Fact or Fiction
by Troy Roberts (Fri 08-27-2004)
...g to turn Gamers' Thumb into a fact or fiction list, hopefully giving everyone insight on their favorite upcoming games.Question: HALO 2 will be better than the original.Fact. Yes, no doubt about it. HALO is regarded by some as one of the top five game... End of the Week in Review
by Troy Roberts (Fri 05-16-2003)
... my older Gamers' Thumb called "Which one to buy?").Thankfully, I've been able to dive a little deeper into STAR WARS GALAXIES this week. For all of you gamers that are wondering, GALAXIES will be an awesome game when it is completed. I originally star... Story vs. Gameplay
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 08-13-2004)
This week in Gamers' Thumb, James and Troy explore the growing focus on story in videogames. The biggest example of this is fantasy and STAR WARS novel writer R.A. Salvatore working with Atari on FORGOTTEN REALMS: DEMON STONE to provide gamers with a deep... Holiday Season is Coming Soon
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 10-03-2003)
Last week, the Gamers' Thumb featured a new style of column where both Troy and James would comment on a topic, presenting similar or maybe different views. The comments we received on the column were in favor of the new style so we have decided to stick ... What We Want
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 10-10-2003)
Hey fellow gamers and welcome to another weekly edition of Gamers' Thumb. This week, Troy and James will give their opinions on game sequels basically, popular games that haven't had a sequel in some time and are very deserving of one (or maybe a third o... Anime Gamers and COSMODE Magazine Team Up for a Second Annual Cosplay Photo Shoot (Thu 10-26-2006)
Los Angeles, CA (October 26, 2006) " Anime Gamers, the US flagship store of the Japanese hobby store chain Gamers, has teamed up with COSMODE magazine and Cosplay.com for the second annual cosplay photo shoot to take place at the Anime Gamers store on Sa...DS/PSP Wishlist
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 10-08-2004)
...S ALADDIN.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. THUMB WARS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 11-30-2001)
In the past few years, the STAR WARS parody has become a veritable genre unto itself, with scores of Lucas worshipers and detractors alike mounting everything from homegrown, bargain basement STAR WARS tributes to relatively expensive, professionally poli... Midway Gamers' Day -- Fall 2004
by James Stevenson (Mon 08-30-2004)
Last week in sunny San Diego, California, Midway held its fall gamers day to show off the rest of this year's lineup along with a sneak peek at some first quarter 2005 titles. CINESCAPE was there and has the scoop on each of the titles shown.MORTAL KOMBAT... CAPCOM GAMER'S DAY Wrap Up
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)
Capcom's Gamer's Day event has officially closed in London and the embargoes (for press coverage) on providing news for it ended this morning. On Monday, we heard that BIONIC COMMANDO was returning to this generation of consoles after takin... DS Review Round-up
by James Stevenson (Mon 11-22-2004)
This past week Nintendo has been slowly handing out the Nintendo DS and the six launch titles to various members of the press. In this article we'll review and score the whole lineup. But first, the DS hardware unit itself and the METROID PRIME demo itsel... Dropping the Price is Right?
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 06-11-2004)
...r the PC. Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Erotic Adventures Of Tom Thumb
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-13-2008)
What They SaySize isn\'t everything. Just ask Issunbashi. After awakening from a deep sleep and a bizarre dream, Issunbashi finds himself shrunk down to just a few inches in height. Try as he might, he just can\'t figure out how to get back to normal size... Which One to Buy?!
by Troy Roberts (Fri 04-11-2003)
...OLDEN SUN.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. Advantages to Gaming
by Troy Roberts, with James Stevenson (Fri 05-30-2003)
...nt future.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. Who Made This?
by James Stevenson (Fri 03-21-2003)
...r a while.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. HALO 2 Hijacked!
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 10-15-2004)
...AS here...Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. A Tough Choice
by Troy Roberts (Fri 06-20-2003)
...GALAXIES. Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Want to comment on the interactive question this week? Let us know what you think at troy@cinescape.com. Burning: Is There Justification?
by Troy Roberts (Fri 07-04-2003)
...next week.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Girl Gamer
by James Stevenson (Fri 06-27-2003)
...ck it out.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. Cheap Games
by James Stevenson (Fri 01-14-2005)
...ood thing.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. 'Tom Thumb' director doing 'Fabulos Furry Freak Brothers' (Fri 01-13-2006)
Dave Borthwick - the director of "The secret adventures of Tom Thumb" is working on a stop-motion animated version of Gilbert Shelton's comic 'The Fabulos Furry Freak Brothers' with Dave Alex Riddett (Chicken Run, Wallace and Gromit) as Director of Photog...What is Nintendo Thinking?
by James Stevenson (Fri 05-02-2003)
...3 season. Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. Enchanted's Lima Leading Live-Action TOM THUMB
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 10-08-2008)
Enchanted's director Kevin Lima is taking on another princess in the live-action take of Tom Thumb, reports Variety. Warner Bros. and Red Wagon hired Lima to adapt the character's origins to the big screen, based on a screenplay by Robert Rodat (Saving Pr... Midway Gamers' Day
by James Stevenson (Fri 03-05-2004)
At the beautiful Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, Midway presented it's lineup of upcoming games. The theme for Midway is to release fewer titles, but titles that have had more time and money put into them. The quality of the games was evident ... THE INCREDIBLES arrive for gamers
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-01-2004)
THQ has now shipped to stores its video game adaptation of THE INCREDIBLES, the new Pixar Animation film presented by Walt Disney Pictures. The game will be out on store shelves this week and available for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance a... Toy fans and gamers "click" with HEROCLIX
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 06-17-2002)
Toy collectors got game. No, we’re not talking about the latest MICHAEL JORDAN action figure from McFarlane Toys. Think smaller, much smaller. Heck, think miniature. Yep, we’re talking about the latest craze to sweep the nation: WizKids’ MARVEL HEROCLIX: ... College Football Season Already?!
by James Stevenson (Fri 07-18-2003)
...t of fun. Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. DS on the Horizon
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 09-24-2004)
...lid games.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Sony Gamers' Day 2002
by James Stevenson (Sat 08-17-2002)
This week, Sony held a press event to show off its upcoming first-party and online lineup for the PlayStation 2 console. The event was an all-day function at the W Hotel in San Francisco, and CINESCAPE was there to check out the games.The day got started ... Re-MASTER-ing the QUEST
by James Stevenson with Troy Roberts (Fri 02-28-2003)
...ick it up.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. Why not SHENMUE?
by Troy Roberts (Tue 12-03-2002)
...this week.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. Start of School Means Good Games?
by James Stevenson (Fri 08-29-2003)
I know I've been bitching all summer about the lack of quality videogaming. Finally I have a ton of games worth playing. This week my words were shoved into my mouth with FINAL FANTASY TACTICS ADVANCE, SOUL CALIBUR II and F-ZERO GX, and MADDEN came out la... Delays, Delays, Delays
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 09-10-2004)
...he chance.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Touching IS Good
by James Stevenson (Fri 11-19-2004)
...sed. Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Paint By Numbers
by Damon Brown (Tue 12-12-2006)
I met Bob Ross several years ago. I was probably around eight. We first connected between Pinwheel and Quincy, my favorite show at the time. Bob had a large, bushy afro, similar to the one my mom carried around when she carried around me. He would grab... E3: The Calm Before the Storm
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 05-07-2004)
... and news.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. SONY GAMERS' DAY 2003
by James Stevenson (Thu 09-18-2003)
On Tuesday in San Francisco, Sony held its annual Gamers Day in order to give the press a look at its upcoming videogame lineup, as well as a bit into the future. There was the back patting and cheerleading that is to be expected from these events, as wel... Technical Malfunction
by Troy Roberts (Fri 06-18-2004)
...WRESTLING.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Limited Edition Di Gi Charat Theater - Dejiko's Summer Vacation to have Dust Jacket (Tue 10-14-2003)
Los Angeles, CA (October 14, 2003) - Broccoli Books, the brand new publishing division of Broccoli International USA, Inc., announced that limited edition dust jacket would be included with their debut title Di Gi Charat Theater - Dejiko's Summer Vacation...Is the End in Sight?
by Troy Roberts (Sun 07-21-2002)
...ation One.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Videogame column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. CES Equals PSP Fun!
by James Stevenson (Fri 01-07-2005)
...LucasArts.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Comicscape - December 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-07-2005)
I got a great batch of mail from last week's column about Marvel's Ultimate and DC's All-Star imprints. But before we get to your letters, a couple of things happened in the comic world upon which I must opine. The X3 trailer hit the web on Monday. You ca... Can SAMURAI WARRIORS defeat gamers?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-04-2004)
SAMURAI WARRIORS, Electronic Arts' new strategy/action video game, is now heading for retail stores. Inspired by Koei's popular DYNASTY WARRIORS game franchise, EA's latest offering puts players in control of a 16th century Japanese warlord out to defend ... FINAL FANTASY VII: VII Years Later
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 07-23-2004)
...ARO games.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. E3: Heaven and Hell
by James Stevenson (Sun 04-21-2002)
...CCER SLAM.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Videogame column. Online Gaming... Are You Ready?
by James Stevenson (Sun 08-18-2002)
...next week.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Videogame column. 2003 Games Preview
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Thu 01-09-2003)
A few days ago, we presented you with the Golden Thumb Awards, our favorite games of 2002. But, as 2002 is over and 2003 is now begun, we must look ahead. So, in a similar fashion, we take a look at the games that we can't wait for in 2003.STAR WARS GALAX... Sweaty Hands
by James Stevenson (Fri 04-25-2003)
...ing a try.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. MiB2 Gear For Gamers
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-25-2002)
Radica Games Ltd. (NASDAQ: RADA)
announced yesterday that it has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with Sony
Pictures Consumer Products to produce Men In Black II branded video game
accessories.
Under terms of the agreement, Radica, under its... THE SUFFERING inflicted upon gamers
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-09-2004)
Convincted of murder, you await your final day of reckoning inside the walls of a high security prison. The doctors say that the flashbacks and blackouts you have been experiencing are side effects of a mental instability, but the terrifying images you se... Gamer’s Odyssey
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 05-12-2007)
Welcome to another Countdown, where you can look outside and see how pretty it has become but stay inside to play fantastic games. Do not worry... I will not judge you... Unless you are a videogame. Anyways game releases this week have picked up over last... Is Overhyping Such a Bad Thing?
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Mon 10-04-2004)
...this week.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. STAR TREK gamers transported into SHATTERED UNIVERSE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-13-2004)
One of the most memorable episodes of the original STAR TREK series was "Mirror Mirror", where Captain Kirk and three members of his crew were accidentally transported to a parallel universe where the Federation was corrupt and evil. The next time TREK fa... NOSFERATU challenges gamers this Halloween
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-21-2003)
iGames Publishing has announced that its horror-themed first-person shooter, NOSFERATU: THE WRATH OF MALACHI, is now out in stores. Inspired by the classic black-and-white vampire movie NOSFERATU, the game puts players in the shoes of rescuer attempting t... Right Stuf's ANIME TODAY Features Anime & Gamers' Guide, Oni-Con Preview in Episode 51 (Sun 10-14-2007)
Right Stuf’s ANIME TODAY Features Anime & Gamers’ Guide and Oni-Con Preview Plus contests and reviews in Episode 51! GRIMES, IA, October 16, 2007 – Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. kicks off the fall seas...It's a DAY OF DEFEAT for HALF-LIFE gamers
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-08-2003)
Showing there's still life in Valve's HALF-LIFE game, Activision has released its latest add-on package. Titled DAY OF DEFEAT, the mission pack puts players Axis vs. Allies squad-based combat in Western Europe at the height of the war in 1944. Originall... FOUR's McMahon to Thumb Ride?
by News Editor (Thu 06-23-2005)
We have an unconfirmed report from a Cinescape reader that the FANTASTIC FOUR's Julian McMahon (Dr. Doom) has tested for the role of "the Hitcher" for the upcoming remake of THE HITCHER. Here is what our scooper had to say:Have it on good authority... th... Gamers Get Deal to Develop Ideas Into Films
by News Editor (Mon 03-07-2005)
In a low six figure deal, Dimension Films has signed video game producers/writers Flint Dille and John Zuur to a two year deal to videogame concepts and existing game properties to Dimension so that they might be adapted into films through their Bureau of... Gaming as a Job
by James Stevenson (Mon 04-15-2002)
...cking out.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Videogame column. What's Hot
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 04-30-2004)
... WARRIORS.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Christmas is Here... Sort of
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-08-2002)
...ng strong.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column. Failing at the Hype
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 03-12-2004)
...or the PC.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. NES Version 2.0
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 04-02-2004)
... good way.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. A Look Back
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Mon 09-20-2004)
...o play....Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Thumbs Away!
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 11-30-2001)
Though Hollywood pundits might consider writer/director/comedian Steve Oedekerk's greatest successes to be his stints on THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (as writer), PATCH ADAMS (also as writer) and ACE VENTURA: WHEN NATURE CALLS (as writer/director), many would beg ... Old School = Cool
by Troy Roberts (Fri 02-07-2003)
...hereafter.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. The Cute Factor
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-22-2002)
...re thing. Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. DOOM Ate My Child
by James Stevenson (Fri 07-30-2004)
...t plan it.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. SHENMUE ONLINE and other MMORPGs
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 08-06-2004)
...or the PC.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Stranded and Deserted: What Would You Play?
by Troy Roberts (Fri 08-08-2003)
...awesome). Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. Game of the Mid-Year Awards
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 07-16-2004)
...oft. Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. What is This?
by Troy Roberts (Fri 05-09-2003)
Do you ever wonder why you want to play a certain game (and yes, I realize most of my Gamers' Thumbs begin with questions, but you'll have to excuse me tonight)? At times I'll see a game that many people might consider weird that is coming out, but even s... Spring is Here
by James Stevenson (Fri 04-04-2003)
...ck it out.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. Lazy Summer
by James Stevenson (Fri 07-11-2003)
... football.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. THE TWO TOWERS
by James Stevenson (Fri 11-01-2002)
This Christmas season might be confusing for some gamers. Because of the odd way licensing works, two different companies have acquired the rights to THE LORD OF THE RINGS franchise. Vivindi Universal has the rights to the Tolkien novels, whereas Electron... Dead Again
by Damon Brown (Fri 11-24-2006)
Link took off the iron boots too soon. He needed those to walk on the upside down magnetic ledge… and over the molten lava below. Why did I do that? So stupid. Before I could even shake my Wiimote in frustration Zelda’s eternally-you... E3 2002: LucasArts
by James Stevenson (Mon 06-10-2002)
One of the hottest booths at E3 isn't even a booth. A private meeting room on the upper level of the South Hall has a closed door with a small poster. The poster features many STAR WARS characters and ships, as well as other famous characters and reads "L... Goddess of Music
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-07-2005)
Winifred Phillips is an award-winning composer, producer and vocalist who writes and produces epic choral and orchestral music for cinematic productions. As the composer for Radio Tales, the acclaimed music drama series broadcast via National Public Radio... The Temple of Elemental Evil
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Thu 09-25-2003)
Computer role-playing games have evolved over the years - D&D games in particular. The basic D&D rule set has been updated, modified, and tweaked time and again, ultimately progressing to today's Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 rule set. These regulat... Which System Will Prevail?
by Troy Roberts (Tue 11-27-2001)
On Thursday, November 15th, Microsoft released its Xbox to the world. On Sunday, November 18th, Nintendo released its new video gaming console, the GameCube. Both systems have a long road ahead of them, trying to gain ground on Sony's Playstation 2, which... Di Gi Charat - The Original TV Series (Standard Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-12-2005)
What They SayAlien-hybrid cat-eared girl Di Gi Charat (Dejiko) travels to Earth with one goal–world domination as a superstar. But superstardom doesn’t just fall into your lap and Dejiko discovers that living in Tokyo takes more than cunning a... In-Game Ads
by News Editor (Wed 12-07-2005)
Activision and Nielsen Entertainment have released the results of a pioneering study on the effectiveness of in-game advertising that incorporates different levels of product integration. The research is the fourth component of an ongoing joint initiative... Di Gi Charat - The Original TV Series (Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-12-2005)
What They SayAlien-hybrid cat-eared girl Di Gi Charat (Dejiko) travels to Earth with one goal–world domination as a superstar. But superstardom doesn’t just fall into your lap and Dejiko discovers that living in Tokyo takes more than cunning a... The Manic Maniac: Darwinist Gaming
by Joe Crosby (Fri 07-18-2008)
Ten years ago, my friends and I spent countless hours destroying each other on the multiplayer portion of N64's Goldeneye. We all had our specialty weapons, those with which we could scarcely be defeated. One of my friends stuck to the otherwise weak PP7,... Deca Launches New Web Property PROJECT LORE (Tue 07-15-2008)
DECA, a digital entertainment studio that brings together the best of Hollywood, Madison Avenue, and Silicon Valley, today announced a new website and online video show dedicated to the world of massive multiplayer online games – Project Lore. ...CASTLEVANIA: LAMENT OF INNOCENCE
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-04-2003)
One of the most heralded series of videogames all time is that of CASTLEVANIA. Many levels from the first few NES games in the series are burned into gamers' retinas. This isn't without good reason, as they are some of the highlights of the lifespan of th... Di Gi Charat Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 04-18-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Broccoli (mutliple artists)Translated by:Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SayFAMILY VALUES
Poor little Digiko. Her life is getting more and more complicated by the minute. Not only must she work for peanuts at a hobby shop ... SUPER MONKEY BALL 2
by James Stevenson (Sat 09-21-2002)
One of the most underrated games of the GameCube's launch period was Sega's SUPER MONKEY BALL. A port of an arcade game (that uses a banana as a controller), it was easy to play, and featured fantastic level design. When they finished playing, most gamers... MLB 2005
by James Stevenson (Thu 04-01-2004)
Everyone dogs on 989 Sports. The industry knows that 989 has been lagging behind Sega and EA, and Sony hasn't denied it. Instead of pretending that it's not there, 989 has re-doubled its efforts to catch up, and recently, the winds have been changing at t... 2002: A Dance Dance Odyssey
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-29-2002)
...n the net.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. Wrapping it All Up
by James Stevenson (Thu 06-05-2003)
Since E3 is already a few weeks old, we're just going to wrap up the coverage with whatever ramblings I might have about the show. So let's just start it off with the whole fact that every year, I fly myself out to Los Angeles to check out the newest and ... SHREK 2
by James Stevenson (Wed 05-05-2004)
SHREK 2 is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the summer. After the original film, there were quite a few games based on the SHREK franchise that were absolutely awful. None of them were worth playing, and in some ways, the games tarnished the i... Ghost Master
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Thu 09-04-2003)
Growing up in an age when Ghostbusters reigned cinemas worldwide, it was only a matter of time until kids got hooked on the idea of whipping out specters and sending them back to a parallel universe. But to this day, I never imagined what it would be like... BASToF Syndrome Vol. #1
by Luis Cruz (Tue 05-11-2004)
What They SayThe year is 2097 and in the city of Xenon, the ultimate cyber game, where players fight as bio-mechanical cyber robots, has been created. But something\'s wrong. Somehow, the game\'s cyber space and the real world are linked. The damage th... PREVIEW: Getting an early taste of Activision's SHARK TALE
by James Stevenson (Thu 09-09-2004)
With the big release of SHARK TALE coming up, CINESCAPE recently had the opportunity to get some playtime with the game based on the movie. While this is firmly targeted towards the 8-14-year-old market, the game looks quite good and has some good gamepla... Bastof Lemon
by Paul Grisham (Mon 05-26-2003)
What They SayReleased by: KD Media
The Review!With Korean DVDs becoming more and more popular in the Asian import scene, it was only a matter of time before a complete, animated TV series got a Western-friendly release. Bastof Lemon presents some intere... Di Gi Charat Theater - Dejiko\'s Summer Vacation Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 06-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koge-Donbo and othersTranslated by:Ken WakitaAdapted by:What They SayWhat happens when an alien hybrid cat-eared girl with aspirations of becoming the next idol super star lands on earth?
First of all, she discovers that she ... TOKYOPOP Talks Initial D Game (Tue 02-24-2004)
TOKYOPOP INC. & VALUSOFT RACE INTO STORES WITH INITIAL D: MOUNTAIN VENGEANCE Game Brings the Intense Drifting Action of Top-Selling Anime Series to the PC LOS ANGELES (February 24, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc. and ValuSoft(R), a division of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: T...New ULTIMA ONLINE expansion announced
by Troy Roberts (Wed 07-17-2002)
Origin Systems, responsible for the WING COMMANDER and ULTIMA series, now a part of Electronic Arts, has announced the newest expansion to the ever-popular online role playing game ULTIMA ONLINE.ULTIMA ONLINE: AGE OF SHADOWS will allow gamers to build and... THE LION, THE WITCH and the Videogame
by News Editor (Wed 11-16-2005)
Buena Vista Games brings gamers and Narnia fans an unforgettable adventure with video games inspired by THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. The video games are now available at retail outlets in North America for the PlayStatio... Master of Orion 3
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 03-04-2003)
Anticipation in games can be a good thing. When a truly revolutionary game is created, or a game is so good that it garners throngs of fans that play the game so incessantly it borders on religious, the community practically demands a sequel. Or, in this ... The Future is Square
by James Stevenson (Wed 05-26-2004)
The Monday before E3, Square Enix held its first pre-E3 media briefing at the Walt Disney Concert hall in downtown Los Angeles. I was invited to stay after the conference to see the "Dear Friends Music from Final Fantasy" concert performed by the Los Ang... E3 2004: Electronic Arts
by James Stevenson (Thu 05-27-2004)
For first timers to the Electronic Entertainment Expo, I always recommend going to the South Hall first in order to have the virgin experience culminate with the mega E3 screen and mega E3 speakers. It's so loud that EA uses microphones and headsets for d... CITY OF HEROES faces the wrath of Marvel
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-12-2004)
NCSoft's hit video game CITY OF HEROES, which lets gamers create their own superhero and interact with other costumed crusaders online, has been slapped with a lawsuit by Marvel Enterprises, the parent company that owns Marvel Comics. The comic book publi... E3 2004: Nintendo GameCube/GBA
by James Stevenson (Wed 05-19-2004)
Outside of the cramped back area where Nintendo showed the DS, there was plenty of space in the booth to check out the company's newest lineup of games for the GameCube and Game Boy Advance, leading the charge was the surprise adult-Link version of THE LE... SEGA ANNOUNCES BLEACHâ„¢ TO SLASH ITS WAY ONTO THE WII AND NINTENDO DS (Sat 07-07-2007)
Hit TV Series Delivers Intense Swordfights in Video Game Debut in North America SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (July 6, 2007) " SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Bleachâ„¢: Shattered Blade will be available on the Wiiâ„...Di Gi Charat Theater - Piyoko is Number One Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 06-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koge-Donbo and othersTranslated by:Ken WakitaAdapted by:What They SayMove over, Di Gi Charat! The cutest villain has landed on Planet Earth!
Pyocola Analogue III - Piyoko for short. She's eight years old, and already the lead... Di Gi Charat Theater - Dejiko's Adventure Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 12-06-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kiriga YukiTranslated by:Ken WakitaAdapted by:What They SayDejiko's caused plenty of trouble with her Laser Eye Beam, but this time she's gone too far!
In an attempt to teach Rabi~en~Rose a lesson, Dejiko shoots her Laser Eye... Di Gi Charat: Digiko\'s Champion Cup Theater Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 06-03-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koge DonboTranslated by:Studio RobbAdapted by:What They SayShe has an Earth-style fashion-sense.
She's a cute princess from distant planet!!
"Beginning wiv Studio Ironcat Digiko shall conquer th' world, nyo!!'
Thus this boo... Nintendo Wii price and launch date finalized
by Karl Schneider (Sat 09-16-2006)
Nintendo will reshape the home entertainment and video game landscape with the launch of its heralded Wii home video game console. The Americas will lead the worldwide launch on Nov. 19. Wii will be sold as an affordable, mass-consumer product at an MSRP ... Handbooks and Sourcebooks and Novels...Oh My!
by James T. Voelpel (Sun 10-13-2002)
Hey Gamers! Feeling buried under the veritable landslide of recent DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS releases? CINESCAPE is here to save the day with a brake-down of three recent D&D publications that every gamer should know about.D&D Publication #1: CITY OF THE SPIDE... ETERNAL DARKNESS: SANITY'S REQUIEM
by James Stevenson (Wed 07-03-2002)
Nearly complete for the N64 before being scrapped in favor of a GameCube release, ETERNAL DARKNESS: SANITY'S REQUIEM, is Nintendo's first M-Rated title for the GameCube. Hopefully it will signal the end of the "kid-only" reputation that the Big N has come... SLY 2: BAND OF THIEVES
by James Stevenson (Thu 09-16-2004)
To be honest, SLY 2: BAND OF THIEVES has been one of my most anticipated games of the year. Sucker Punch's first entry was amazing in its amazingly fun gameplay, beautiful world, and straight out addictive gameplay. While the first game had many linear el... SOCOM: US NAVY SEALS
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-15-2002)
For years now, COUNTER-STRIKE has been one of the most popular online multiplayer games on the internet. Its addictive team-based mission gameplay has hooked many gamers, and even now my close friends are still frequently playing it. Console gamers have n... E3 2002: Capcom
by James Stevenson (Sun 05-26-2002)
Earlier this week, Capcom gave a handful of members of the media a first look at its lineup for the Electronic Entertainment Expo. CINESCAPE was there, and later had a private showing of Capcom's game on the showfloor.Things got kicked off with an update ... EA Announces 360 Line up
by News Editor (Tue 10-04-2005)
Electronic Arts has announced it will showcase five Xbox 360 launch titles at Microsoft's X05 event in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on today and tomorrow. Xbox 360 games from well-known EA franchises under the EA SPORTS and EA brands that will be available ... RATCHET-ing Things Up - Part Two
by James Stevenson (Sat 11-02-2002)
Sony Computer Entertainment's RATCHET AND CLANK is one of the year's best titles that no one knows much about. Developed by Insomniac, the folks that brought you SPYRO, it utilizes platformer roots while at the same time adding many elements never se... Arcade Gamer Fubuki
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-08-2004)
What They SayFubuki is a girl whose only goal in life is to be the best?at arcade games! In normal life, she?s a total spaz, but when it comes to arcades, Fubuki?s a whiz with special super-powers. When an evil organization steals her powers to gain world... SOCOM US NAVY SEALS
by James Stevenson (Thu 05-09-2002)
At last year’s E3, Sony announced online plans that would include a squad shooting game, SOCOM US NAVY SEALS. The game didn’t look too hot on the showfloor then, and was quickly ridiculed and didn’t really attract much attention. Fast-forward to E3 2002: ... GRADIUS GALAXIES
by Steve Lofman (Mon 01-14-2002)
Many have noticed through the years that games today simply have lost their charm. It has only been within the past year or two that developers have noticed what gamers were beginning to in the late ’90s: that graphics were beginning to outweigh play cont... NASCAR Racing 2002
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 03-26-2002)
It's likely that there are a lot of gamers who refuse to bother themselves with driving simulations like NASCAR. There's a reason for that I guess; most of them think that it's all about perpetually turning your car left (which does tend to ma... SuperPower 2
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Tue 10-26-2004)
I like to play video games for two reasons:First, I like that games allow me the short flights of fantasy to do things I could not do in real life. Things like pick up a crowbar and bash some aliens' heads in or race a $250,000 high performance car th... THE LOST
by Troy Roberts (Fri 11-22-2002)
There aren't many games on the market today that are new and innovative, but every once in a while a title stands out with its originality and storyline. THE LOST looks to do just that."THE LOST is actually a very cool experiment," says the game's produce... Profiling the mind behind TRUE CRIME: STREETS OF L.A.
by James Stevenson (Wed 11-26-2003)
Earlier this month, Activision released the critically acclaimed TRUE CRIME: STREETS OF L.A. (read our review here) CINESCAPE recently had an opportunity to talk to Chris Archer, the executive producer of the game whose credits also include CREATURE SHOCK... E3: Midway Games releases for 2003
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
As many other game publishers are doing this week at E3, Midway Games has unveiled its upcoming lineup of games for next generation consoles. There's plenty of diverse games to select from including their newly renovated sports titles, all of which now i... E3 2003: LucasArts
by James Stevenson (Wed 05-21-2003)
The LucasArts booth is always a place we like to visit at E3. With all of the new Star Wars games hiding in this invitation only booth, it's a great chance to check out what's coming out from the House that Lucas built. This year includes a couple of role... NCAA FOOTBALL 2004
by James Stevenson (Thu 08-21-2003)
Nothing gets me more revved up every year than the college football season. I've been known to start with ESPN's GameDay in the morning, move on to the early games, and even stay up well past midnight for the last game on Fox Sports Net. This year, Sega h... Original GALACTICA stars voice BATTLESTAR video game
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-15-2003)
Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict are among two of the actors who have been hired to provide voices for characters in Vivendi Universal Games' upcoming BATTLESTAR GALACTICA video game. Hatch and Benedict played the roles of Apollo and Starbuck, respectively... Games Industry Like Hollywood?
by James Stevenson (Fri 08-01-2003)
...mmend it. Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at GamersThumb@cinescape.com. KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC
by James Stevenson (Thu 07-31-2003)
I remember when LucasArts and Bioware first showed KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC at E3 2001. Since then, we've suffered delays, and a move of the game to the Xbox as its first release (the PC version is coming later). Finally, the game has arrived, and it's... Holy Luigi -- Nintendo lowers GameCube to under $100
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-24-2003)
Effective tomorrow, Nintendo's GameCube will be on sale for $99.99.This unexpected drop in the retail price of Nintendo's gaming unit now places it $90 cheaper than Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation 2 systems and $50 cheaper than it was the day befo... MAX PAYNE 2 goes gold
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-06-2003)
The wait is almost over. MAX PAYNE 2: THE FALL OF MAX PAYNE has gone gold.Rockstar Games has announced that it has shipped off the code for its sequel to their award-winning 2001 action noir video game MAX PAYNE. The company expects that computer consumer... Silent Hill
by Coming Attractions (Thu 09-18-2003)
Genre:Horror/Video Game Adaptation.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Davis Films.Project Phase:Pre-script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Christophe Gans (Director); Samuel Hadida (Producer); based on the Komani video game series Silent Hill.Pre... SILENT HILL movie announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-18-2003)
Director Christophe Gans (BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF), producer Samuel Hadida and his production company Davis Films will turn Konami's survival horror video game SILENT HILL into a feature-length film. Konami announced plans for the movie today in Tokyo.The... SOUL CALIBUR II
by James Stevenson (Thu 08-28-2003)
When the Dreamcast was first released on 9/9/99, there was one game that made the system a worthwhile purchase. That game was SOUL CALIBUR, the most highly-regarded fighting game since the Godfather of them all, STREET FIGHTER II. 4 years later, Namc... Vertigo's 100 BULLETS to become video game
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-11-2003)
Video game developer/distributor Acclaim is suddenly becoming a comic book lover's best friend.Yesterday the Glen Cove, New York-based company announced that it was developing a console game based on THE RED STAR comic book series. Today Acclaim continued... Knightly supplies vocal booty for PIRATES video game
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-03-2003)
Rising star Keira Knightley, one of the stars of the upcoming Jerry Bruckheimer produced action/adventure PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL, will narrate the upcoming video game based on the Disney live action film.Developed by Akella... BRUTE FORCE for your Xbox
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-29-2003)
Microsoft has a new squad-based shooter in stores this week for the Xbox. BRUTE FORCE lets you switch between playing each of the four commandos in your unit including a sniper, scout, trooper or an alien. As you progress through six different worlds ea... Hacking HALF-LIFE 2
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 10-17-2003)
This time in our weekly column, James and Troy tackle the issue of the recently hacked HALF-LIFE 2 and exactly what it means to the gaming industry."Stealing source code is just a bastardly thing to do. Not only is it illegal, it makes hundreds of thousan... Same Game, Different Day
by James Stevenson (Fri 05-23-2003)
... with ADD.Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. Freedom to Game
by James Stevenson (Fri 06-06-2003)
...included. Gamers' Thumb is our weekly Video Game column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. MIDTOWN MADNESS 3
by Troy Roberts (Thu 07-03-2003)
Originally released for the PC back in 1999, MIDTOWN MADNESS offered checkpoint style racing in huge, open cities that were modeled after the real-life ones. While the first two games were developed by Angel Studios, who recently developed MIDNIGHT CLUB f... DOWNHILL DOMINATION
by James Stevenson (Thu 07-24-2003)
Sometime last year, I had the opportunity to go to Incog's studios to check out WAR OF THE MONSTERS, the event was also the first time Incog showed off its next title DOWNHILL DOMINATION. Months later, DOWNHILL DOMINATION has hit store shelves, and is one... DOWNHILL DOMINATION unleashes on the PS2
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-23-2003)
Sony Computer Entertainment has released its latest PlayStation 2 game, DOWNHILL DOMINATION, allowing gamers to experience the thrill of downhill mountain bike racing.Incorporating 27 different race tracks, 14 riders, and dozens of customizable bikes made... I-Ninja (Sat 07-12-2003)
Plot:Take a brash 18-year-old with a penchant for showing off, put him in a ninja suit and the end result is I-Ninja, Namco's latest creation. After he inadvertantly slays his sensei, the fate of the world rests on his laurels. Can this wannabe ninja save...Kill Bill Volume One
by Coming Attractions (Sat 09-20-2003)
Genre:Action/Crime.Studio:Miramax Films.Production Company:A Band Apart.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Uma Thurman (The Bride); David Carradine (Bill); Sonny Chiba (Hattori Hanzo); Yuen Woo-ping (Pei Mei); Michael Madsen (Budd); Daryl Hannah (E... SPELLFORCE ships to stores
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 02-10-2004)
The new RTS/RPG hybrid computer game SPELLFORCE: THE ORDER OF DAWN has shipped to retail stores and should be on sale by the end of the week. The game combines elements of real-time strategy (RTS) and role-playing game (RPG) to create a new fantasy gaming... SILENT SCOPE COMPLETE
by Troy Roberts (Thu 03-18-2004)
Ever since games like MAD DOG MCREE and VIRTUA COP were released, I have found myself fascinated by light gun games. Whether it be TIME CRISIS or HOUSE OF THE DEAD, each game diverts my attention for a little while and I get a couple of quarters of gaming... Open court for Midway's NBA BALLERS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 02-24-2004)
Midway Games launched the official website for NBA BALLERS today, their upcoming sports game that lets gamers choose from the basketball stars of today and yesterday and see if they can recreate their career highs in a fun, fantastic fashion.Besides being... PITFALL: THE LOST EXPEDITION swings into stores
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-19-2004)
Since his introduction to Atari 2600 players in 1981, Pitfall Harry has explored lost caverns, swung over the jaws of ferocious crocodiles and leapt over sinkholes in pursuit of ancient relics. Today marks a new adventure in Harry's career as Activision r...