July 31, 2000
World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks Preview - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 6:09 PM, EDT
We added a preview of 3DO’s BattleTanx sequel.
Here’s a bit:
Now, the battlefield of a war torn world is laid out for tank combatants to compete in a deadly competition just for the hell of it! These grueling events will be televised and have play-by-play announcers broadcasting the battles over the wastelands.
Full preview
NBA Live 2001 screens - Comments (8)
Posted by @ 6:08 PM, EDT
Gamespot UK posted some new screens of EA’s PS2 Basketball game:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Go here for the rest
July 29, 2000
Theme Park info - Comments (16)
Posted by @ 10:24 AM, EDT
posted info and some screens of EA’s Theme Park World for the PS2.
A slice:
"We've enhanced the methods for building rollercoasters, and you now get a complete breakdown of the ride after construction," said Simon Harris, producer of the project. "Things like G-force and number of drops are detailed, and the real physics we've incorporated will genuinely make you feel as though you're experiencing the ride when you view it in first-person."
Screens
pic #1, pic #2
Knockout Kings 2001 impressions - Comments (2)
Posted by @ 10:26 AM, EDT
Gamespot UK posted some impressions of EA’s boxing title.
Here’s a bit:
Fighting styles within the game are supposed to be very mutable, so you can customise entire move-sets for your fighter. The "dynamic punch control" feature promises to let you set up and customise every punch in a combo, effectively giving you a limitless number of combo types.
Full article
Onimusha movie - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 10:22 AM, EDT
Core posted a new movie of Capcom’s samurai title; Onimusha:
Movie (7 MB)
ESPN International Track & Field preview - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 10:21 AM, EDT
Gamefan posted a preview of Konami’s PS2 Track&Field game along with some new screens.
Here’s a bit:
International Track & Field features the endorsement of "The 100 Meter Man" Maurice Greene and three-time Olympic medalist Ato Boldon, and will allow gamers to compete in over twelve different competitions. The classic events, such as the 100 meter dash, hurdles and long jump, are in here by default, but Konami decided to try including a few new events - most notably, rhythmic gymnastics. Why in Odin's left eye anyone would want to see video rhythmic gymnastics is open to conjecture, but the gameplay in this event is just like Dance Dance Revolution's timed button-pressing; this event was probably included with the female gamer in mind.
Screens:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Full preview & more screens
SSX media - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 10:22 AM, EDT
IGN posted screens and movies of EA’s snowboard game.
Some screens:
pic #1, pic #2 pic #3
Go here for the rest
July 28, 2000
Age Of Empires II preview - Comments (4)
Posted by @ 10:05 AM, EDT
Here’s a bit of our Age Of Empires II preview:
It's the middle ages, from the fall of the Roman Empire on to the Emperial Age and gunpowder. This period covers about 1000 years from 500 AD to 1500 AD. It is a real time strategy game of controlling a civilization from its humble beginnings and building it up over time into a world superpower. Anyone interested in European history would find this game fascinating.
Full preview
New Timsplitters screens - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 10:00 AM, EDT
Gamespot UK smacked up some new screens of Free Radical Design's 3D shooter:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Go here fore more screens
Three more PS2 games from 3DO - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 9:58 AM, EDT
3DO has confirmed three more PS2 games in development. The game are: World Destruction League: War Chest, a new title in the High Heat Baseball series and a new game based on the Mickey character from the Sarge's Heroes series.
Thanks to Gamespot for the info.
July 27, 2000
G-Surfers - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:53 PM, EDT
A member at the Forums posted some scans of a PS2 game called G-Surfers.
The screens can be found here.
For information on the game go here.
F1 Racing Championship screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:50 PM, EDT
posted some screens of Ubi-Soft’s PS2 F1 game:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
The game will be available at the PS2 launch, Oct 26th.
New FIFA 2001 screens - Comments (14)
Posted by @ 7:48 PM, EDT
also kicked up some new screens of EA’s FIFA game:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Gun Griffon Blaze screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:47 PM, EDT
Game Arts released some new screens of its mech fighter:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5, pic #6, pic #7, pic #8, pic #9
Silpheed movie - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:45 PM, EDT
Gamearts release a movie with its PS2 shooter, Silpheed: The Lost Planet:
Real Video (Dial Up Modem)
Real Video (High Speed Modem)
Thanks to GA for the info.
Super Bombad Racing media - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:45 PM, EDT
Gamespot posted some screens and a movie of Lucasarts PS2 go-kart game, Star Wars: Super Bombad Racing.
Two-player Fantavision for Europe - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:44 PM, EDT
reports that Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has been working on a two-player mode for their puzzle game, Fantavision.
For more info and screens of the two-player mode .
Thunderbirds Details - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:45 PM, EDT
Gamespot posted some info on SCI Entertainment Group’s video game based on the Thunderbirds franchise for the PS2.
Here’s a bit:
Although the game will be both nonlinear and mission-based, the emphasis will be on the action elements, according to the developer. While SCI Entertainment plans to update the Thunderbirds universe to match today's standards, several of the missions in the game will be based on actual episodes in the TV series.
Full article
Justice League Of America for PS2? - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:41 PM, EDT
At WEZ Animations, an artist's promo site this picture can be found: Flash Character (with info)
Thanks to Gamefan for spotting this.
July 26, 2000
ESPN X-Games Snowboarding - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 4:43 PM, EDT
I just received some new screens and info on Konami’s snowboard game:
PlayStation 2 is ready to take sports gaming to new heights as ESPN introduces the ultimate title to showcase its full power - - ESPN X Games - Snowboarding. Prepare to hop on a snowboard and shred the slopes with one of Konami’s initial ESPN titles for the next generation gaming platform. Built on the foundation of ESPN’s X Games, the cornerstone of pro snowboarding competition, this game enables players to explore an endless mountain of snowboarding possibilities. ESPN X Games-Snowboarding brings all the intense action players can handle. By combining the wit and insight of ESPN with incredible graphics, smooth animations, and fluid gameplay, Konami has developed a game with all of the pulse-racing speed, high-flying acrobatics, and hardcore attitude of this popular winter sport. ESPN X Games-Snowboarding hits the halfpipe at full speed and catches big air.
Screens
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
PS2 sales in Japan - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:25 PM, EDT
The current PS2 hardware and software sales in Japan (from Reuters):
Sony said it had shipped 2.54 million consoles by the end of June, which compares with an original target of 2.5 million by mid-July.
Sony aims to ship four million consoles in Japan and three million each in Europe and the United States during the business year that began on April 1.
It also said its shipments of PlayStation2 software by end-June totalled 4.6 million units.
750 PS2 titles in the next two years - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:23 PM, EDT
According to more than 750 games will be released for the PS2 in the next two years.
Here’s a slice of the article:
Around a quarter of those games will arrive from gaming behemoth EA, illustrating the company's commitment to the console. Spending over 350 million developing for PlayStation 2 is obviously the tip of the iceberg for the publisher. News that Konami has already spent a similar amount creating games for PS2 is indication of how much the biggest and brightest in the industry stand to lose if the ensuing console war proves too bloody for Sony.
Hellboy for PS2 - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:21 PM, EDT
The lads over at Gamespot UK report that Dark Horse Interactive is developing the computer version of Mike Mignola's dark comic hero.
A bit of the article:
Just like Mike Mignola's Hellboy series, the game focuses on a paranormal investigator working for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD). Werewolves, ghosts, demons, the undead, zombies and more are encountered by BPRD agents in their missions.
Full article
Interactive Matrix shown on GScube - Comments (10)
Posted by @ 3:21 PM, EDT
Remember about the “GScube” thing I posted about a few days ago?
Today reports from SIGGRAPH in Tokyo:
Now get a load of this. "Eon showed a concept preview of The Matrix. It was from the scene at the beginning of the movie, the hotel ambush. What we got was a city-top view of an animated figure running and jumping across rooftops, but you couldn't distinguish from the actual film. It was in real-time. It had an interactive camera and they were moving it around."
How all of this will become possible is unclear. But rest assured that you'll be playing movies in some way, shape or form in the next five years. Just ask Ken Kutaragi. "You can communicate to a new cyber-city," he said in an interview with Newsweek earlier this year. "This will be the ideal home server. Did you see the movie 'The Matrix'? Same interface. Same concept. Starting from next year, you can jack into 'The Matrix'." No-one knew just how right he was...
Star Wars RPG - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 3:16 PM, EDT
Gamespot posted some info on the recently announced SW RPG.
Here’s a bit:
Set about four thousand years before Star Wars: Episode I, the game's story will focus on the ancient struggles between the Jedi and the evil Sith. Fans of the Dark Horse Sith series of comics will note that this period in Star Wars history has already been richly developed by the comic books. However, this game will have an entirely new story that currently does not involve any of the characters from the comic books. In this period, the Jedi Knights form a huge and far-reaching order that protects a multitude of planets in a vast republic, as well as unaffiliated, outlying systems.
Full article
Onimusha movies - Comments (2)
Posted by @ 3:15 PM, EDT
Core posted two movies of Capcom’s Onimusha:
Movie1 (6 MB)
Movie2 (4 MB)
Dynasty Warriors 2 impressions - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:09 PM, EDT
IGN posted some new impressions of Koei’s action-wargame
A slice:
We are talking, of course, about Dynasty Warriors 2, which we've had another chance to play now, with a version substantially improved from the one we saw at E3. The background graphics may have taken a little bit of a hit, but the framerate now has none of the problems we saw at the show, and the game is just as furious as we'd hoped. As we'd also expected, though, DW2 is a beat-'em-up with a difference. There's just a touch of method to all the madness, which adds enough depth to offset some occasionally dull stretches in the action.
Screens:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Go here for full article & more screens
Smuggler's Run impressions - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:12 PM, EDT
IGN also kicked up some impressions of Angel Studios Smuggler’s Run.
A bit of it:
Today, we were given the opportunity to check out the latest revision of the game and we must say that things are shaping up nicely. Graphically, the game is looking pretty impressive, with large 3D "go-anywhere" environments and a framerate that's currently around 30 Hz. While there is some slowdown when several vehicles are on the screen at once, during which the framerate typically falls to around the 20 Hz range, the developers are still hoping to achieve a steady 60 Hz for the game's release version.
Full article + screens & movies
More MotoGP screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:08 PM, EDT
popped up some new screens of Namco’s racer:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
InterSense Does PS2 VR - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:03 PM, EDT
Gamespot posted an article about the virtual reality head-tracking system for use with the PS2; InterTrax 2.
A bit of the article:
The actual peripheral can be used with PS2 games developed using proprietary middleware software that enables InterTrax 2. The middleware tool was developed in co-operation with Japanese firm AiCube and is currently available free to licensed PS2 developers.
Full article
July 25, 2000
F1 Championship Season 2000 screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:48 PM, EDT
posted some new screens of EA’s F1 game:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
ESPN NHL screens - Comments (5)
Posted by @ 3:45 PM, EDT
Gamespot posted some screens of Konami PS2 NHL game:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Go here for more screens
TimeSplitters Hands-On preview - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:42 PM, EDT
IGN smacked up some impressions of Free Radical Desing’s PS2 FPS.
A bit:
In the early level I played, level six, enemies threw grenades and dynamite at me, and pummeled me with gunfire from the rafters above. On several occasions I was overwhelmed by huge waves of baddies. In another level, the enemies showed surprisingly good AI. They ducked and hid, ran up stairs after me, and didn’t stand around waiting to be shot; they took cover and appeared to have planned their attacks. Several times, enemies I didn’t see or hear crept up from behind me and took me out in a second with a headshot. Humiliating as it was, that’s just the kind of smart AI I love to play against.
Just to demonstrate the engine's power, David Doak (Remember Dr. Doak in the second level of Goldneye? That’s him.) created a map using the editor in about five minutes and then we all got to play. He used the editor to create spawning points for characters, weapon spawning points, chose five different kinds of weapons from a total of 24, and picked a texture theme, which instantly textured the whole level, and then in seconds it was done, and were cursing at each other like madmen. What a frickin' riot! It was like playing Quake III in four-player split-screen – total rapid-fire mayhem! They had to cordially tell us to stop playing so that they could get back to work.
Full article
Futurama for PS2 - Comments (9)
Posted by @ 3:42 PM, EDT
IGN reports that a game based on Matt Groeing’s animated serie Futurama will be released for the PS2.
July 24, 2000
The Lost preview - Comments (3)
Posted by @ 2:03 PM, EDT
We added a preview of Irrational Games’ survival horror adventure game; The Lost.
A bit of it:
The game environment consists of hell as you might have already guessed and hell is comprised of nine different themed "circles". These circles of hell each represent a different sin. So there is a level about Corruption, Greed, Violence, etc. This type of setup lets the developers create varied levels with very different appearances. There are many indoor and outdoor areas that flow seamlessly together.
Full preview
ESPN International Track & Field screens & info - Comments (4)
Posted by @ 2:02 PM, EDT
I received some screens and info on Konami’s T&F launch game for the PS2.
Here’s a bit of the PR:
Track & Field will take center stage this year as the world’s fastest athletes converge in Sydney, Australia for the Summer Olympics. Gamers will have their chance to take a deep breath, concentrate on a good start, and go for gold as ESPN International Track & Field combines all the agony, ecstasy and emotion of a live track & field competition. With over a dozen authentic events along with true-to-life graphics, motion, and sound, the game will mark the first time professional Track & Field stars have been utilized in a motion capture session. Being developed for the upcoming PlayStation 2 platform and the existing Dreamcast platform, ESPN International Track & Field utilizes over 700 moves motion captured from the likes of 100-meter world record holder Maurice Greene, 1996 two-time Olympic Bronze Medallist and 1997 World Champion Ato Boldon, and U.S. pole-vaulting champion Jeff Hartwig.
Screens:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5
Sony begins plant construction - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 1:59 PM, EDT
From the Nikkei Industrial Daily Monday edition:
NAGASAKI --Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has started construction on its Fab 2 production facility here to boost production of core components for its PlayStation2 game console.
Additional production lines will also be added at the adjacent Fab 1 facility, which was completed this spring. Investment is expected to total around 90 billion yen. The company expects to hire an additional 100 people.
Fab 2 is slated to begin production next spring and will have 20,000 sq. meters of clean room space. It will be the volume production base for the Graphics Synthesizer 3-D graphics processor, with a monthly output capacity of 6,000 8-inch wafers.
SGN visits Konami - Comments (2)
Posted by @ 2:02 PM, EDT
The Sports Gaming Network posted an article about Konami’s upcoming sport games.
A slice:
First of all, I'll admit I'm no snowboarding fan, but as far as the presentation of Konami's ESPN X-Games Snowboarding for PlayStation 2, the game will not be a letdown. I was very impressed with the crisply detailed graphics. You could even see the cold breath from the riders' mouths. This game is looking very good and should be released in November.
Full article
GSCube Development System at SIGGRAPH 2000 - Comments (6)
Posted by @ 1:58 PM, EDT
Intrinsic Graphics Inc. and Silicon Studio (Japan), today announced their joint development of an advanced real-time flight simulation demonstration on Sony Computer Entertainment's new Gscube development system.
Here’s a bit of the press release:
"Sony Computer Entertainment is at the forefront of digital entertainment and the GScube hardware is amazing," said Michael T. Jones, President of Intrinsic Graphics. "When we designed Intrinsic Alchemy, we focused on getting maximum performance from computer entertainment systems like PlayStation(r)2, advanced cable boxes, and 3D-enabled personal computers. We have worked closely with Sony Computer Entertainment to extend our portable graphics platform to embrace the GScube prototype. The results are staggering, providing polygon performance, pixel fill rates, screen resolution, and image quality exceeding even the latest computer graphics workstations. Developers have also been amazed at Alchemy's total portability, allowing applications to be built unchanged for PC, PlayStation(r)2, or GScube with full performance from each system."
Full press release
New Wipeout Fusion screens - Comments (2)
Posted by @ 1:57 PM, EDT
kicked up 5 new screens of Psygnosis upcoming PS2 racer:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5
Madden 2001 interview - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 1:54 PM, EDT
MaddenMania posted an interview with Scott Bandy about the PC version of Madden 2001.
Here’s a bit:
Will there be any major difference between the PC and the Playstation 2 format besides the online play?
SB: The Playstation 2 is an incredibally powerful gaming platform. With the cutting edge technology available to PSX2 developers, combined with the fact that they can devote all of the resources on the platform to game performance, users will see a level of realism and graphic detail that were previously only dreamed of.
Having said that, we are very pleased with the way that the PC version of 2001 is shaping up from a graphical perspective as well. We are incorporating the same base player model as that used in the PSX2 version, and I believe that PC users will be very happy with the quality of the graphics. Add to that the most complete On-line football gaming experience ever offered, a completely redesigned, mouse friendly interface, and re-vamped player and CPU AI, and I feel that Madden PC 2001 will also offer a great football gaming experience.
Full interview
50/60Hz option for PAL PS2 titles - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 1:51 PM, EDT
According to , Sony has said that developers of PAL PS2 games have the option of including a 60Hz output mode, in a similar feature to the PAL Dreamcast.
Smuggler's Run Movie - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 1:43 PM, EDT
GameFan posted a new movie of Rockstar Games’ Smuggler’s Run:
Movie (9.6 MB)
SSX movie - Comments (5)
Posted by @ 1:42 PM, EDT
IGN posted a movie of EA’s PS2 snowboard game, SSX:
Movie (36 MB)
Moto GP screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 1:41 PM, EDT
Namco released some screens of the PS2 version of Moto GP:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5, pic #6, pic #7, pic #8, pic #9, pic #10, pic #11
ESPN NFL Prime Time - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 1:39 PM, EDT
IGN posted some info and screens about Konami’s PS2 Football game.
A slice from the article:
But it's on the field where a good football game earns its keep, and Konami's rookie has its work cut out for itself. Five play modes will be included in ESPN NFL, including full season mode, practice training rounds, and tournament features.
Screenshot
Click here for more info and screens
July 21, 2000
Sony Clarify PlayStation2 Pre-Order System - Comments (14)
Posted by @ 11:03 AM, EDT
Gamespot UK posted an article about the UK PS2 preorder system.
Here’s a bit:
Limited numbers of pre-order forms will be allocated to retailers for use when the scheme goes live on September 7th. Sony Computer Entertainment UK (SCE UK) are matching the number of forms to the number of machines they expect to receive in the country from Sony of Japan before Christmas.
The measure has been introduced, say SCE UK, to kill the possibility of retailers taking more orders than can be fulfilled in the key Xmas period. The aim of the scheme is to prevent the queues, lotteries and panicked fights that characterised the Japanese PlayStation2 launch in March. Through this limited-allocation method SCE UK say they can "guarantee" that everyone who places an order will receive their machines before Christmas.
Full article
New poll is up! - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 7:25 AM, EDT
I added a new poll last night (finally) but I forgot to add Namco to it yesterday (doh!), so it has just been reseted.
Go vote
Sony plans ISP - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:25 AM, EDT
Cnet posted an article about Sony’s ISP and content providing plans.
Here’s a bit:
Sony Electronics is planning to launch a branded Internet access service by this fall and is inking a series of partnerships aimed at providing more online links for its products, the company said today.
Sony will launch a branded Internet service provider within the next few months, Ashcroft added, but he would not offer further details.
"In the future, we expect to have all of our devices connected to the Internet" with enhanced network features such as diagnostics, he said. "We need to make available connectivity and content" as that becomes a technical reality.
The company has publicly discussed coupling gaming machine PlayStation 2 and its line of personal computers with Internet service. Sony has also flirted with the idea of developing broadband networks. Details, however, have been few.
Full article
Shadows of Memories screens - Comments (7)
Posted by @ 7:24 AM, EDT
Gamespot kicked up new screens of Konami’s adventure game, Shadows of Memories:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Go here fore more screens
7 Blades screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:23 AM, EDT
Gamespot also posted some new screens of Konami’s samurai game, 7 Blades:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Go here fore more screens
Bikkuri Mouse screens
Posted by @ 7:25 AM, EDT
Core posted some screens of Sony’s paint "game" which is compatible with the ‘Bikkuri’ USB mouse:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
July 20, 2000
Primal Image review - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 11:11 AM, EDT
We posted a review of this awesome game.
Here’s a bit:
The models do their own thing seemingly unaware that a camera is flying around their face. Maybe this computer-controlled camera would not be that bad, except that at any given point all three angles could be from the top of the ceiling as your model lies face first on the ground. You get almost no points for anything that is not a close up of the face, so that begins to be quite a problem.
Full review
Madden 2001 impressions - Comments (2)
Posted by @ 11:10 AM, EDT
DailyRadar posted their impressions on EA’s Madden game.
A slice:
At this week's sports camp, EA officially revealed the long-anticipated star sports game of the PS2 launch, Madden NFL 2001, and Sony Radar was amazed. Early screens and movies didn't do justice to this amazingly gorgeous football game. As players take the field, it is possible to see incredible details in the various models. Facemask, tape, elbow pads, visors and wristbands all differentiate players and correlate to the equipment each one actually wears in the NFL. The coaches, remaining on the sidelines, are no less impressive. Each one paces the sidelines, shouting orders and generally stressing out.
Some half-new screens:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Click here for full impressions & screens
FIFA 2001 Major League Soccer movies - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 11:05 AM, EDT
IGN posted three new movies of EA’s soccer game:
Movie1 (0.9 MB)
Movie2 (2.2 MB)
Movie3 (1.3 MB)
TVDJ review - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 11:05 AM, EDT
Gamefan posted a review of Sony’s PS2 music/video game.
A bit:
So what if Sony doesn’t exactly have a large collection of AAA titles to call its own - TVDJ was going to be different…at least that’s what I kept telling myself until I finally put the disc into the office’s PS2 yesterday. And while its ultra-cute graphics and niche gameplay may have been right up my alley, its poor execution, length and replay value (or lack thereof) make TVDJ perhaps the most disappointing PS2 game to date.
Full review
SSX impressions - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 11:02 AM, EDT
Gamespot smacked up some impressions of EA’s snowboard game, SSX.
A slice:
Big SSX looks incredible. The graphics are clean, detailed, and colorful. The visuals themselves actually remind me a lot of TrickStyle, except that they're a lot nicer looking. The sound is one of the coolest aspects of the game. The track has several musical components that fade in and out depending on how you're doing. So you could be plowing along in third place listening to drums and a bassline, and then when you make your move to take second, a wailing guitar jumps into the song. The music really goads you along, which makes the racing more intense.
Full article
NASCAR 2001 impressions - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 11:01 AM, EDT
Gamespot also kicked up some impressions of EA’s NASCAR game.
A bit of it:
The physics model is pretty solid, making some of the collisions simply mind boggling. Some of my favorite moments during the demo were the spinouts. Just like in real racing, if you tap the rear quarter panel of a car ahead of you, chances are you'll get it to spin out. Sometimes it flies right out of your way, and sometimes it takes you with it, and you both get locked into a spin. It's pretty awesome to see two cars spinning around on the track, tires shredding, debris flying, and smoke everywhere - like some sort of twisted dance.
Full article
World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 11:01 AM, EDT
IGN posted some info and media on 3DO’s BattleTanx sequel for the PS2.
A bit from the article:
It's not quite obvious to the eye, but World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks is a continuation of the Battletanx franchise, set in the same war-torn postapocalypse. This time out, though, the name of the game will be sport, not survival, as the world's finest tankers duke it out for fame and fortune in an organized league.
Click here for a screenshot of the game
Movie (14.5 MB)
Go here for more info and screens
Konami Licenses Tour de France - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 11:00 AM, EDT
IGN reports that Konami has secured a license to create games based on the Tour de France. So we should expect a bicycle race title for the PS2 sometime next year.
July 19, 2000
New Summoner screenshot - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 7:19 PM, EDT
Volition released a new screenshot of the PS2/PC RPG, Summoner:
Screenshot
PS2 Lara title in Fall 2001 - Comments (9)
Posted by @ 4:14 PM, EDT
reports that Lara Croft’s first adventure on PS2, which Core has been working on for a year, will not make retail until late 2001.
Yet More Formula One 2000 screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 4:13 PM, EDT
The lads over at Gamespot UK posted two new screens of the PS2 F1 game:
pic #1, pic #2
NHL 2001 screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 4:14 PM, EDT
IGN kicked up some screens and impressions of EA’s PS2 Hockey game:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Click here for more screens & info
Madden NFL 2001 - Comments (2)
Posted by @ 4:09 PM, EDT
IGN also posted some screens of EA’s PS2 Madden game:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Click here for more screens
Smuggler's Run media - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 4:09 PM, EDT
Gamespot posted new screens and movies of Rockstar’s PS2 racer:
Movie1 (21.7 MB)
Movie2 (20.1 MB)
Movie3 (20.1 MB)
Screens:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5
Go here fore more screens
New SSX screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 4:07 PM, EDT
IGN posted some new screens of EA’s Snowboard game:
pic #1, pic #2
Go here fore more screens & info
July 18, 2000
Sony interview - Comments (11)
Posted by @ 7:17 PM, EDT
Gamers.com smacked up a huge interview with the VP of R&D at SCE, Phil Harrison.
Here’s a slice:
Gamers.com (Rik): What about Sony licensing out the PS2 technology? There’s been talk about the embedded market, can you give an example of an embedded product, or the graphics workstation, and are you trying to compete with SGI or Sun workstations?
Phil Harrison: Well, let’s talk about these one at a time because they’re slightly different businesses. PlayStation 2 technology is designed by Sony in conjunction with Toshiba. Sony Computer Entertainment designed the graphics chip, the graphics synthesizer, in conjunction with another lab within Sony. We have invested to date about two and a half billion dollars in our own chip fabrication facilities in Japan, one in Ooita, two in Nagasaki now. These are facilities that are cranking out the chips to put into the machines for the Japanese products, and as you probably know, the Japanese sales are just through the roof. It’s always out of stock. We’re up to about 2.4 million machines sold through now, and you can’t find one anywhere. Soon as we ship some new ones into the market, voom, it goes straight out again, so there’s obviously pent-up demand in the Japanese market. We got the impending launch of the U.S. and the European product, and we’ve announced that we’re doing 10 million PlayStation 2s between now and the end of our fiscal year in March of 2001. That’s a huge amount of production, but what we’ve put in place with this new investment (we’ve recently announced 1.2 billion dollars in investment into new chip plants) is to make sure we have the capacity to chase the demand for PlayStation 2 around the world and all the way up. We think it’s going to be a tremendously successful product and we have great confidence in the success of the product. That introduces the possibility in the future of licensing out the technology and selling chips to be embedded in other devices.
Full interview
Mad Catz announces Fall PA2 lineup - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 7:12 PM, EDT
Mad Catz is preparing to launch their new line of peripherals for PS2…
A bit of the press release:
A full lineup of PlayStation 2 products will be launched, including the Dual Force 2 Controller, Panther P2, Universal DVD Wireless Remote, MC2 Racing Wheel, S-AV Cables, Extension Cables, System Stand and the RF Adapter. Other Mad Catz PlayStation 2 peripherals under development include the Fazor 2, 8 MB Memory Card, Hard Drive, Modem, Multi-Port and the Rumble Rod.
"We are very excited about the upcoming PlayStation 2 console and the positive impact it will have on the entire industry", said Darren Richardson, President of Mad Catz, Inc. "Mad Catz is committed to developing a full range of innovative peripherals for PlayStation 2 that not only enhance the gaming experience, but also exploit the system's added functionality."
Full press release
Square reveals online Fantasy - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 7:10 PM, EDT
According to MCV, Final Fantasy X will only be available through Square’s pay-per-play online service called Play Online
A slice of the article:
The firm plans to sell the game through stores for less than 1,000 yen (6) with background images and other aspects of the game stored in the software and not on a server so that online play can then be speeded up.
Click here for full article
More Formula One 2000 screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 2:37 PM, EDT
Today Gamespot UK posted two more screens of the PS2 F1 game:
pic #1, pic #2
Jungle Book Groove Party for PS2? - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 2:34 PM, EDT
According to there is a strong chance Ubi-Soft’s Disney game is coming for the PS2.
Some screens from the PC version:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Konami Blowout (again) - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 2:32 PM, EDT
Last Friday posted tons of screens from different Konami PS2 games. That was right about when the server switch started, so I doubt all of you saw it... in case you missed it, here they are:
Winter X Games
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5
Three movies of the game, from IGN:
Movie1 (3.6 MB)
Movie2 (3.8 MB)
Movie3 (5.9 MB)
Silent Scope
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
7 Blades
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Ephemeral Fantasia
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5
Shadow of Memories
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5
Z.O.E.
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
ESPN NBA 2Night
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Track and Field
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Ring of Red
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
ISS
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Slipheed movie - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 2:23 PM, EDT
Core kicked up a movie of GameArt’s ‘Slipheed’:
Movie (5 MB)
Monster Cable Announces PS2 Cable Lineup - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 2:22 PM, EDT
IGN posted an article with Monster Cable’s different PS2 cables.
A slice:
Those seriously interested in watching their movies on PS2 will not settle for anything less than the best audio and video connection quality, however, and so we have good news to report to them. Monster Cable, the well-known manufacturers of high-end video and audio cables, is announcing a new line of products designed for games, and specifically for PlayStation2. Arriving this fall, in conjunction with the release of PS2, Monster Game cables will bring the level of quality found in Monster's home theater equipment to all of Sony's console systems.
Full article
Dynasty Warriors 2 screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 2:23 PM, EDT
Gamefan posted some new screens of Koei’s Dynasty Warriors 2:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Go here for more screens
Forum update - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 11:08 AM, EDT
The Forum is back up, most things work fine. The "Personal Messaging" doesn’t work and there seems to be some problem with the time.
Those things should be fixed during the day though.
Click here to go the Forum
News will be up later today.
July 17, 2000
Server move... - Comments (3)
Posted by @ 3:51 PM, EDT
We are now on the new server. The Forum is disabled for the moment, it will be up again as soon as the cgi is working properly.
If you notice any errors on the page (broken links etc) please .
Formula One 2000 screens - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 3:47 PM, EDT
Gamespot UK smacked up two screens of the upcoming PS2 F1 game:
pic #1, pic #2
More GT2k screens - Comments (3)
Posted by @ 3:46 PM, EDT
Gamespot UK also posted some screens of Gran Turismo 2000:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Go here for more screens
Midnight Club: Street Racing preview - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:40 PM, EDT
We posted a preview of Rockstar’s PS2 racer.
A slice:
The environments in which players will race in are true to real life models of the actual city streets. From the screenshots I’ve seen so far, the environments are very well detailed with signs, lights and familiar landmarks.
Full preview
Gungriffon Blaze media - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 3:39 PM, EDT
Core posted some screens and a movie of GameArts P2 shooter, Gungriffon Blaze:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Movie (6 MB)
Baseball 2000 screens - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 3:36 PM, EDT
Core also kicked up some screens of Magical’s Baseball game:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
July 14, 2000
Konami Blowout - Comments (2)
Posted by @ 12:49 PM, EDT
just smacked up 170 screenshots from 12 different Konami games.
New Bouncer screens & info - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 12:48 PM, EDT
IGN posted some new info and new screens of Square’s "RPG action" title, The Bouncer.
A slice of the preview:
The premise behind the game is that there is a giant corporation called the Mikado Group, whose headquarters, the Mikado Building, is located on Dog Street. And the close vicinity of this is a bar called "Fate," which just happens to have a few bouncers. The main bouncers at this bar, and the game's main characters, go by the names of Sion, Kou and Volt.
Screens:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5
Full article & more screens
GT 2000 screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 12:47 PM, EDT
Gamespot UK kicked up some screens of the PS2 racer:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Go here fore more screens
July 13, 2000
The Mechsmith: Run=Dim movie - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 12:39 PM, EDT
Idea Factory released a movie of its upcoming mech-based PS2 game:
Movie (2.1 MB)
New Summoner screenshot - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 12:38 PM, EDT
Volition released a new screenshot of the PS2 RPG, Summoner:
Screenshot
PS2 storage accessories announced - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 12:37 PM, EDT
InterAct Accessories will release two storage accessories for the PS2: a vertical stand and storage unit and a game system organizer.
The Vertical stand will feature storage slots for seven memory cards and up to five PS2 games or DVD movies. It will retail for $9.99
The game system organizer will feature two flip-out drawers to store gaming controllers, a drawer for the game console and a built-in cooling fan. The suggested retail price is $29.99
Thanks to DailyRadar for the info.
Z.O.E. movie - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 12:37 PM, EDT
IGN posted a nice movie of Konami’s Z.O.E.:
Movie (the E3 trailer) (35.7 MB)
Gungriffon Blaze screens - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 12:35 PM, EDT
Core posted some new screens of GameArts’ mech-fighter:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
July 12, 2000
Wipeout Fusion screens - Comments (6)
Posted by @ 11:33 AM, EDT
scored some new screens of Psygnosis’ futuristic racer, Wipeout Fusion:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
PS2 USB modem - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 11:32 AM, EDT
Looks like Suntac is going to release a 56Kbps USB modem for the PS2 in Japan, called "OnlineStation".
Click here for a pic of the modem.
Thanks to Gamespot Japan for the info.
MGS2 movies - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 11:32 AM, EDT
DailyRadar posted some movies of the recently released Metal Gear Solid 2 DVD. (Same movie as shown at E3)
Go here for the movies
Ubi Soft's US PS2 Launch Games - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 11:29 AM, EDT
According to Gamespot, Ubi Soft plans to release five games for the US launch of the PS2 on October 26.
The games: Rayman 2: The Great Escape, Dinosaurs, Donald Duck, Jungle Book: Rhythm and Groove, and F1 Racing.
July 11, 2000
New Gran Turismo 2000 screens - Comments (14)
Posted by @ 8:55 PM, EDT
posted some new screens of the PS2 racer, GT2000:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Time Splitters interview - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:17 PM, EDT
The lads over at Gamespot UK smacked up an interview with Free Radical Design.
Here’s a bit:
GameSpot UK: Tell us about the multiplayer.
David Doak: With Time Splitters we want to make sure that the game has as much replay value as possible - we see the multiplayer game as an essential part of this. From the beginning of development we have been supporting two to four-way split screen and we are making sure that it always runs as smoothly as possible. We will be adding as much variety and as many customisable options as possible into the multiplayer. The intention is to make a game which people are still enjoying long after they have worked through the single-player levels.
GameSpot UK: So why is game going to be better than Goldeneye?
David Doak: Better speed, better graphics, huge range of characters and the multiplayer replay value.
Full interview
Project Eden interview - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:16 PM, EDT
IGN posted an interview with Core's team leader Gavin Rummary.
A slice:
IGNPS2: In terms of gameplay are you going all out action or more think your way round the missions? What sort of competition is there for your market?
Gavin: The game has puzzles and action -- it’s not just a FPS where you just run around killing enemies till you reach the end of the level, you have to figure out a lot of things using the team’s abilities and gadgets. I guess we’re up against all the action-adventure games that are coming up but I think we have enough original and different elements to make our game stand out.
Full interview
MGS2 screens - Comments (5)
Posted by @ 3:16 PM, EDT
Gamespot added some more Metal Gear Solid 2 screens to their collection. They now have 200+ screens of the game.
Go here to check them out
July 10, 2000
New Wild Wild Racing screens - Comments (8)
Posted by @ 4:16 PM, EDT
Just received a bunch of new screens of Rage's PS2 launch title:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5, pic #6, pic #7
Star Wars: Star Fighter screens - Comments (5)
Posted by @ 3:19 PM, EDT
Lucasarts released some new screens of their SW PS2 title:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4, pic #5, pic #6, pic #7
Thanks to for the screens.
More Madden 2001 screens - Comments (3)
Posted by @ 3:17 PM, EDT
MaddenMania kicked up some more screens of EA’s PS2 Madden game:
pic #1, pic #2
Go here for the rest
July 8, 2000
New screens - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 12:24 PM, EDT
IGN posted new screens of:
Metal Gear Solid 2:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Go here for more screens
Midnight Club: Street Racing
pic #1, pic #2 , pic #3
Go here for more screens
Z.O.E.
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Go here for more screens
MaddenMania kicked up six new screens of Madden 2001:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Go here for more screens
Romance of Three Kingdoms VII
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
July 7, 2000
Final Fantasy IX impressions - Comments (2)
Posted by @ 9:04 AM, EDT
The GIA smacked up some impressions of Square’s latest FF game for the PSX.
Here’s a bit:
The presentation of Final Fantasy IX upholds the high standards set by previous Square titles. The game begins with an understated yet stunning FMV establishing the world of Final Fantasy IX. We fade from area to area on a cloth map, intercut with scenes of grandeur and beauty. Many-propellered airships and floating theaters do a good job of setting the mood. The detail with which Square has realized their world of fantasy is immaculate.
After a few more minutes of stunning cinematics, we get control of Zidane. Zidane and his crew is being hired out by Prefect Cid to abduct the Princess Garnet. Garnet's mother, the incredibly ugly Queen Brahne, has been on a miltaristic streak against neighboring territories. After playing as Zidane briefly, the player takes control of Vivi. Vivi is trying to get into a play, but his ticket turns out to be a fake. After a little espionage and some help from a street rat named Jack, Vivi's in and watching the play. Zidane and gang enter the play, only to leave mid-scene to try to kidnap Princess Garnet. At this point, the player takes control of Steiner, Garnet's bodyguard, and sets out in search of the Princess...
Full article
Oni preview - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 9:03 AM, EDT
The lads over at Gamespot UK posted a preview of Bungie’s PS2/PC game, Oni.
A slice:
Oni stars Konoko, a police officer for the Tech Crimes Task Force, the branch of the police in charge of bringing high-tech criminals to justice. Oni primarily means "devil" in Japanese, but the word has other meanings, including mischief, curse, and torment. Bearing this in mind, Konoko's past plays a big role in the overall plot of the game. While tracking down technologically enhanced master criminals and doling out futuristic white-knuckle justice, you'll come face to face with the kinds of traumatic events that could unnerve a hardened techno cop.
Full preview
Also, don’t miss our Silent Scope preview we added late last night.
Movies - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 9:02 AM, EDT
IGN posted a new movie of Konami’s RPG, Reiselied: Ephemeral Fantasia:
Movie (3.9 MB)
They also kicked up a movie of Imagineer’s puzzle game, Aquaqua:
Movie (3.7 MB)
NetZ for PS2 - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 9:01 AM, EDT
Gamespot reports that Prokism Software recently announced that it has licensed its NetZ technology for use in the development of online multiplayer games for the PS2.
July 6, 2000
Silent Scope Preview - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 11:32 PM, EDT
Check out the arcade port of Silent Scope to the PS2:
There is something about sniping people that is uncannily enjoyable. Maybe it’s the tension and precision of aiming or the fact that the victim could be staring right at you and not have a chance. Whatever the case, sniper games are just a lot of fun. It’s probably the most rewarding feeling of getting a kill of any other weapon. What better game for Konami to port over to PS2 than the great arcade game Silent Scope?
Full preview
Stunt Grand Prix for PS2 - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 9:15 PM, EDT
According to , Team17 is developing SGP for the PS2.
No PS2 screens has been released, but here are some screens of the PC version:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Lotus Extreme Challenge - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 9:13 PM, EDT
IGN kicked up some info on Kuju Entertainment’s PS2 racer.
Here’s a bit:
As if simply getting the chance to drive one of these state-of-the-art vehicles weren't enough, the developers have seen fit to throw in some actual gameplay modes, as well. Now only will players will have the chance to race against computer-controlled opponents in standard racing settings, they'll also have the chance to partake in a variety of driving challenges.
Full article
TVDJ review - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 9:07 PM, EDT
IGN also posted an import review of Sony’s music game, TVDJ.
A slice:
The bottom line? TVDJ has some of the slickest animation production values I've ever seen in a game, and is packed with great character designs, hysterical cutscenes, and lots and lots of the "snot bubble" humor that the Japanese find completely hysterical. Unfortunately, the game is simply over before it even begins, and the replay value is close to nil.
Full review
Titus/Interplay bet on PS2 - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 9:06 PM, EDT
PSX Nation posted some info on Titus/Interplay’s interest in the PS2.
A bit of the article:
During the recent Global Video Games Conference that took place in Europe over the last two nights, Titus/Interplay revealed that over the course of the next three years their development breakdown would mean 26% of their effort towards the PlayStation 2.
Full article
July 5, 2000
New screens - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 2:21 PM, EDT
Gamespot UK posted some new screens of the PS2 shooter Silpheed:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3, pic #4
Go here for more screens
Here’s the cover of Konami’s upcoming Olympics game: Cover
Volition "explains" - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 2:20 PM, EDT
Some interesting questions about the PS2's capabilities has been posted in Volition’s forum (the developers of the PS2 RPG Summoner)
Here’s some stuff from the threads:
Question: What I like to know is, is storing texture in system RAM possible on PS2? It's quite easily done on the PC using AGP except that it's so slow that it's not pratical at all(according to my test results, anyway).
However, with the huge bandwidth of the PS2, will there be any problem with this? I think this will be good especially for storing sprites for 2D games at least.
Can the gurus at volition enlighten me??
Answer: The PSX2's architecture doesn't work like that. However, the massive bus speed is more than enough to overcome the relatively small amount of vram. In other words, transferring textures to VRAM with a decent caching scheme works extremely well.
General texture cache schemes are a pretty well-solved problem. Pretty much any modern 3d game in the last several years has its own twist on it.
Why people are complaining about small vram? Well, my guess would be that you've got this massively powerful graphics synthesizer and all kinds of cool doodads, but you're saddled with a vram size that's more like a 2nd generation PC card. It would be nice to not have to deal with texture caching
Still, there's a lot of the "Sony philosophy" behind the PSX2 architecture which isn't really apparent until you've really pounded on the thing for awhile and started to understand.
Two interesting threads:
Thread 1
Thread 2
July 4, 2000
Updates... - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 2:29 PM, EDT
Happy 4th of July to the Americans, and happy regular day for the rest :/
News is slow because of the holiday, so no updates today.
Check back tomorrow for news.
July 1, 2000
New screens - Comments (1)
Posted by @ 3:02 PM, EDT
The lads over at Gamespot UK posted some screens of EA’s recently announced F1 game, F1 Championship Season 2000:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
Go here for more screens
Gaming Age posted six new screens of Midnight Club: Street Racing.
Two of them:
pic #1, pic #2
Go here for the rest
kicked up some screens of the PS2 version of Rayman 2:
pic #1, pic #2, pic #3
SCE interview - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 3:00 PM, EDT
Core posted an interview with SCE production director Kanetaka Katsushi about his PS2 game Fantavision.
A bit:
Question: Do you feel pressure to recreate the novelty in Fanatavision for your next project?
Katsushi-san: Novelty can be good, but I want to create games which appeal to everyone. I think we've achieved this, at least partially, with Fantavision. For example; if the game makes your grandmother peak over your shoulder and say 'Wow, Computers are Amazing,' that's great because it caught her attention. After all, we're in the business of creating games which keep players hooked.
Full interview
PlayStation2 Arcade - Comments (0)
Posted by @ 2:59 PM, EDT
Core also smacked up an interesting story about the PS2 Arcade machine.
A slice:
Development tools for the PS2A (PlayStation2 Arcade) are currently in production and will be available to licensed PlayStation2 developers in late July 2000. Estimated cost of the PS2A hardware remains undisclosed, however, hardware manufacturing is expected to begin in December 2000 in Japan.
Full article
