Weekend Console Reading - console
(hx) 01:13 PM CEST - Jul,23 2005
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REVIEWS...
PREVIEWS
- Crash Tag Team Racing (GC) -
CUBE.IGN previews Crash Tag Team Racing, the sequel to Crash Bandicoot's
action racing game, featuring a new Tag Team gameplay system. This hybrid
title comprising about 60% racing, 40% platforming. It's open, so you can
choose which missions you want, and which missions you don't, so if you prefer
racing over platforming, you'll have a more racing-based experience.
- Indigo Prophecy / Fahrenheit (PC/PS2/XBox) -
Pro-G has posted preview of
Indigo Prophecy (known as
Fahrenheit in
Europe), a new paranormal thriller which is set in near future New York City.
And it seems we can expect fairly interesting story! "In another twist to the
traditional story based format, after you leave the scene of the crime as the
murderer, you then assume the role of the cop assigned to catch you. Detective
Carla Valenti is a J-Lo look-a-like cynical cop who's tired of the beat. Your
ability to cover your tracks in the previous scene affects your success in
this one... "
- MotoGP 3 (Xbox) - Gamespot has posted
preview of MotoGP 3 in which they have finally explored MotoGP 3's
"extreme" mode - "the Extreme mode races come in three varieties,
depending on the size bike you wish to run: 600, 1000, and 1200cc. Before you
even hit the track, you'll need to purchase a bike using the relatively meager
amount of cash you start out with."
- NASCAR 06: Total Team Control (PS2) -
GameSpy previews NASCAR 06 hurrying in before the game is available in
August saying: "Given the fact this is my first experience with an EA NASCAR
production, I can certainly say this is one of the more entertaining and
compelling racing simulations I've played in months"
MEDIA...
MISCELANOUS...
- Playstation 3 meeting 2005 -
coverage on GameInformer
- Spinnout announced (PS2/PSP) - Icon Games
announced
Spinout, a racing title in which the player races a spherical craft
(Xorb), for the PS2 and PSP. Word is: "Spinout is an all action arcade racer
featuring wild stunt courses; huge arenas and platform style game play, all
taking place at heights that will give you vertigo. Race your Xorb around
tracks suspended high above sprawling cities and lush vistas but don’t miss a
turn… It’s a long way down"
- Indigo Prophecy / Fahrenheit Gold (PC/PS2/Xbox) - According to
Quantic Dream website, their adventure thriller known as Indigo Prophecy
in North America and Fahrenheit in Europe has entered production! Game should
hit store shelves in just a couple of weeks!
- Hello Kitty, Hello Gold (GC) - Namco announced that
Hello
Kitty Roller Rescue has officially gone gold and is scheduled to ship next
month.
- Colosseum: Road to Freedom Ships (PS2) - Koei announced that
Colosseum: Road to Freedom,
its gladiator-themed action game for the PlayStation 2, has shipped to stores
nationwide with a SRP of $39.99 USD.
- Tomb Raider: Legend website updated (multi) - The official website
for Tomb Raider: Legend
has been updated with new screenshots, wallpaper, game information and concept
art.
- 187 Ride Or Die website launched (multi)- Ubisoft has launched the
official website for 187
Ride or Die, the upcoming urban-themed racing hybrid. One of the big draws
for many gamers will be the ability to play cooperatively (as well as
head-to-head) with their friends online. One guy will drive, the other will
shoot, and their opponents will die!
- Surprise! PS3 Playable Code Not As Super Fantastico As E3 Demos -
Matthew Gallant over at Computer Games Magazine
claims that "PS3
Playable Code Not As Super Fantastico As E3 Demos" Well, I think
that we have almost a full year (when PS3 arrives) before we can see published
games... lets see if the game looks the same than now.
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