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April 9, 2008
| Visions of Reviews -- Unreal Tournament III |
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In the latest from our series of new post-mortem reviews, we bring you a review of Epic Games and Digital Extremes hot title: Unreal Tournament III. Does the latest entry in the franchise that changed multiplayer gaming forever hold a candle to its namesake, or does it just go down in flames?
From the review:
The addition of "orbs" in the new Warfare mode certainly breathes new life into the already popular Onslaught gameplay as well. It's a small addition, but it can certainly change up the strategy. Each team has orb generators at various forward points on the map. One player may carry the orb either on foot or on hoverboard around the map. Standing near a vulnerable friendly node will reinforce the node (making it invulnerable until the orb carrier is killed or leaves.) Dropping the orb on a vulnerable enemy node will instantly change the node to friendly control. Keeping a lookout for the orb carriers is a must!
To read the full review, click "Review" below, or simply click the Unreal Tournament III image in the "featured" bar!
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March 25, 2008
| Visions of Reviews -- Universe at War: Earth Assault |
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While we haven't yet had our official grand re-opening, we have a teaser for you. Universe at War: Earth Assault is Petroglyph's latest strategy game. GameVisions is back again with our famous in-depth reviews, and we're starting off our unofficial relaunch party with a review of this hot action strategy game. Does Universe at War keep up with the high bar set by the Petroglyph team's past projects?
From the review:
This sudden shift in gameplay is a bit unsettling, and definitely a let-down when you finish the game, and the ending movie that tries to tie the story back together seems a bit like a last minute attempt to cobble something out of nothing. I had to keep wondering what happened in between and what happens next. I smell a sequel or expansion, though. Still, had the metagame been more satisfying I may have been more forgiving on the last third of the game dropping any pretense of story. As it is, though, the metagame feels more like a way of describing a bunch of skirmish matches you must go through than an actual metagame.
To read the full review, click "Review" below, or simply click the Universe at War image in the "featured" bar!
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March 7, 2008
What happened? Where did the site go? Am I really reading GameVisions, or is it just a mirage?
We realize you've been losing sleep pining over the loss of your favorite gaming site. You've been fasting in protest of our vanishing. You've had nothing but a can of Jolt and a bag of chips sustaining you. We, the staff of GameVisions, must encourage you to eat. Put down the bag of chips. We're back!
We've been gone for a while, it's true. Between hosting problems, the rise of consoles and deterioration of the PC gaming scene, and various other problems we were plagued with, we threw in the towel...temporarily. We've been holding onto our plans for a time when we would again be needed. It seems PC gaming is undergoing a bit of a renaissance, so now is the time for us to return.
We lost some data in the move and rolled back a bit, but we've got the site architecture back up and running. Over the next few weeks we'll be remolding the site and repairing anything that's broken from the ancient backups. After that, we already have plans for new unique content. There are many gaming site out there, and most of them seem to be redundant, and certainly mostly cover the mainstream. GameVisions was created to fill that void, and so we shall again. We'll explore the dark alleys and forgotten tombs that are the unexplored area of PC gaming.
Keep on the lookout in the coming weeks for new GameVisions original content!
(And, seriously, put down the chips. Now. Great, now look what you've gone and done, you've got crumbs in the keyboard. Go on, see if we care when you're stuck at the spawn point. We told you so.)
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October 17, 2001
| Visions of Reviews -- Shattered Galaxy |
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take a look with us at the first fully massively multiplayer online real-time strategy game, Shattered Galaxy, and determine if Shattered galaxy is the king of the hill, or if the players are left picking up the shards.
From the review:
Of course, gameplay isn't exactly like playing Starcraft. Unlike most RTS games where you must build a base, harvest resources, build a huge and balanced army to attack your enemy, you are given units and only units. Not only do you only get units, but you are limited in the number of units you have. Usually you get six units at a time, if you boost you stats enough you can get up to twelve units. This is where the teamwork comes in. Some players may bring air support, some may bring tanks, others may bring anti-air, others may bring fast infantry units. All players need to work together to form attacking (or defending) parties when going out on the map.
To read the full review, click "Review" below, or simply click the Shattered Galaxy image in the "featured" bar!
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| Second Links 2001 Expansion Coming |
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Microsoft announced today that the second expansion for Links 2001 is set for release in November.
From the press release:
Links Expansion Pack Volume 2 owners will be able to line it up in the natural desert terrain of Arizona?s Stone Canyon Club or lakeside on the Robert Trent Jones Alabama Golf Trail?s Links Course at Grand National. Also, players can tee off on the newly-updated dramatic cliff-lined fairways of The Fazio Foothills Course at Barton Creek, and enjoy updated graphics on the panoramic scenery and challenge of Scottsdale?s Troon North. As an added bonus, PC golfers can enjoy Ayrshire Dunes (also known as Northern Dunes), a fictional course created with the Arnold Palmer Course Designer by Links enthusiast Mike Jones.
The Expansion Pack also includes over 300 new objects for budding architects who want to create their own courses with the Arnold Palmer Course Designer (APCD). Additionally, the Links 2001 Expansion Pack will contain the Links 2001 Course Converter that allows players to convert up to 36 Links LS courses for play with Links 2001 (courses must be previously owned), and the 1.1 update for the APCD.
For more information on Links 2001 expansion 2, click "More" below.
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October 12, 2001
| Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Set for Spring 2002 Release |
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At long last a release date has been set for the much awaited Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Slated for a Spring 2002 release, Morrowind is the third installation of a now-classic series of some of the most detailed RPG experiences to date.
From the press release:
Morrowind is the sequel to Bethesda's award-winning titles Arena and Daggerfall, regarded as two of the most intricate and compelling role-playing games ever released. The company has captured the best of previous Elder Scrolls games in creating Morrowind, combining the elements that have made the series a classic among core gamers with the latest in 3D graphics and AI technology.
In some expanded Morrowind news, Bethesda Softworks also sent along this juicy little teaser:
[We've] released the first in a series of short Morrowind videos we'll be releasing over the Internet in the next few months. The videos were also put together on a CD that will be included in specially marked copies of our RTS/RPG Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic, which will arrive in stores this month throughout North America. This first video is called Next Generation Technology. It is narrated by Todd Howard, Morrowind's Project Leader, and discusses some of the technical aspects of Morrowind.
You can download the videos from the official Elder Scrolls page at http://www.elderscrolls.com. We also hear that nVidia will be hosting the videos as well, in case you can't get them from the Elder Scrolls site, but I'm unsure when they will get it up on their servers.
Of course, you can count on GameVisions ot have complete coverage of both Art of Magic and Morrowind. If you're interested in reading the entire press release on the launch of Morrowind, as always, click "More" below.
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| Empire Earth Demo Available October 19th |
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Fans of the highly anticipated Empire Earth who have not had a chance to pre-order the game, have no fear, you'll still have your chance to test drive the game! Sierra announced today that the interactive demo should be available for download on October 19th.
From the press release:
The Empire Earth Demo includes four of Empire Earth's Training Scenarios, which introduce a few of the many special features available in the full game. Also included are two exciting scenarios from Empire Earth's four epic Campaigns. In one scenario, you command British troops during the Napoleonic Wars. In the other, you guide Manfred von Richthofen, the famous "Red Baron," at the start of World War I.
For further information on Empire Earth and the playable demo, click "More" below to read the entire press release.
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| Lords of the Realm III In Development |
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Sierra announced today that it will be the publisher for Impressions Games' latest installment of the Lords of the Realm series: Lords of the Realm III. Impressions is known for its extensive list of building games which includes the Lords of the Realm series, the Caesar series, and the Pharoh series.
From the press release:
Like its predecessors, Lords of the Realm III is a historically-based strategy game combining resource management, castle building, siege, politics and conquest. However, unlike its predecessors, Lords III utilizes an all-new 3D engine developed by Impressions Games, and is played entirely in real time. The game may be played by a single player, or by two to eight competing players. The multiplayer game includes various short, single-session scenarios or modes of play in addition to longer campaigns.
For futher information on Lords of the Realm III, read the entire press release by clicking "More" below!
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| Visions of Gold -- MechWarrior 4: Black Knight |
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Microsoft informs us that the MechWarrior 4 expansion pack, Black Knight, has gone gold and will ship to retailers in November.
From the press release:
MechWarrior 4: Black Knight Expansion pack introduces five new ‘Mechs™ for the player to pilot: the Sunder, Ryoken, Uller, Wolfhound and Black Knight. It also includes several new vehicles, such as the Demolisher II Heavy Tank and the Nightwind Attack Helicopter; and new weapons, like the incredibly devastating Cluster Bombs.
Players will also have access to some of the hardest to find weapons through the game's newest feature, the Black Market. The Black Market allows the player to take salvaged 'Mechs and weapons that they don’t need, and trade them for something they do need. Players are no longer restricted to items salvaged from the battlefield, they can now take their chances on the Black Market.
It sounds like it adds some nice features. To find out more about Black Knight, read the entire press release by clicking "More" below!
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October 10, 2001
The SWAT series just got a bit bigger today. Shipping today, SWAT 3 Game of the Year Edition features an extra CD filled with all the action you've come to expect.
From the press release:
Sierra today announced SWAT 3: Tactical
Game of the Year Edition (TGOTY) is taking over store shelves throughout North America. Available on PC, this special third installment in the award-winning SWAT(tm) 3 series (http://www.swat3.com) is a two-CD edition including 27 missions, 10-person multiplayer, new weapons and mods along with an unprecedented Advanced Tactics CD. Developed in conjunction with LAPD SWAT, SWAT 3 places an emphasis upon saving lives and rewards gamers for non-violent resolution of each mission.
As a side note, for anyone who already owns Elite Edition or Close Quarters Battle, you can download all of the GOTY material from the game's official site, except for the second CD.
For more information on SWAT 3 GOTY, check out the official press release by clicking "More" below!
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October 9, 2001
| Visions of Gold -- Art of Magic |
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Bethesda Softworks sent word out today that Art of Magic, their new tactical role-playing strategy game has gone gold and will soon be shipping.
From the Bethesda Softworks announcement:
Bethesda Softworks today announced that Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic has gone gold and will begin shipping to stores throughout North America in the next two weeks. Art of Magic is a unique blend of strategy, tactical combat, and role-playing brought to life with full 3D graphics and an epic storyline. Players can test their skills in the single-player campaign, featuring more than 30 challenging missions, or battle human and AI opponents in multiplayer battles over LAN and Internet, including GameSpy Arcade support.
In addition, we've released four new screenshots on the official Art of Magic Web site: http://aom.bethsoft.com/screenshots.html. An Art of Magic demo is also available that features several single player missions, as well as the ability to try multiplayer battles over the Internet. You can download the demo from the Downloads section of www.bethsoft.com.
Take a look at those screen shots if you're interested in a great looking title. As always, stay tuned to GV for the review!
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| Visions of Gold -- Sid Meier's Civilization III |
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Infogrames announced today that Sid Meier's much awaited Civilization III has gone gold and will ship to stores on October 30th.
From the Infogrames announcement:
Infogrames and FIRAXIS Games are thrilled to announce that the ultimate version of the greatest strategy game of all time will soon be in the hands of the millions of fans around the world who’ve been eagerly awaiting it’s completion. Sid Meier’s Civilization III has gone gold and will ship to retailers October 30th with games reaching store shelves soon after. The most highly anticipated game of the year, Civilization III embodies all of the elements of it’s predecessors that have made it a four-million-selling franchise and many new and improved features that will make this the greatest Civ experience ever.
Pre-orders for Civilization III and Civilization III Limited Edition are topping the charts at major retailers. The estimated retail price of the standard product is $49.99 and the special limited edition is $59.99.
I don't know about you, but I certainly can't wait for another installment of Sid Meier at his finest (unless you count Sim Golf...)
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October 5, 2001
| Visions of Gold -- Asheron's Call: Dark Majesty |
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Dark Majesty, expansion pack to the hit MMORPG Asheron's Call officially went gold today. The expansion ships with the full version of the original game, so new players can experience the entire universe without having to buy two games.
From the press release:
Asheron's Call Dark Majesty includes the full version of Asheron's Call as well as new additions such as housing and storage, two of the most frequently requested features. Players will be able to purchase their own homes on pre-designated locations, as well as use their residence for secure storage purposes. Technically, the expansion improves upon the original by introducing all new models and textures which will now require a 3D graphics accelerator.
For more information on Dark Majesty, check out the entire press release by clicking "More" below!
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October 3, 2001
| Asheron's Call Expansion Pre-Orders Open |
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Microsoft announced today that pre-orders are open for Dark Majesty, expansion pack for the MMORPG Asheron's Call.
From the press release:
Asheron's Call Dark Majesty includes the full version of Asheron's Call as well as new additions such as housing and storage, two of the most frequently requested features. Players will be able to purchase their own homes on pre-designated locations, as well as use their residence for secure storage purposes. Technically, the expansion improves upon the original by introducing all new models and textures which will now require a 3D graphics accelerator. Regular players of Asheron's Call know that the story-line has continued to unfold monthly for almost two years. The Expansion Pack kicks off the next chapter in the ongoing Asheron's Call storyline by introducing the island of Marae Lassel. Marae Lassel is a sprawling new landmass which will contain new quests, dungeons, and treasures. The island will be accessible to all levels of players who purchase the Asheron's Call Expansion Pack.
In addition to the announcement of the pre-orders, the official Dark Majesty web site is now up and running. You can check it out at http://www.microsoft.com/games/acdm.
Of course, if you're interested in finding out more about Dark Majesty or how to pre-order it, check out to official press release by clicking "More" below!
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| nVidia Unveils GeForce Titanium Series |
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nVidia unveiled its new Titanium series of GeForce GPUs in a press release today. According to a second release, top PC OEMS are already buying up the GeForce3 Ti chips.
From the press release:
today announced its new GeForce Titanium series of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). The GeForce3 Ti and GeForce2 Ti series of GPUs deliver breakthrough graphics technologies, each providing unprecedented levels of performance and visual quality. These new products also utilize NVIDIA's high-performance Detonator XP driver, incorporating special software optimizations that immediately take full advantage of the newest features of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
For further details about the GeForce3 Ti series, check the official press release by clicking "More" below!
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September 28, 2001
| Civilization III Pre-sales Open |
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Infogrames informs us that the pre-orders are already going strong for Sid Meier's third installation of his classic series Civilization.
From the press release:
Pre-sales have begun for the highly anticipated third installment of the game franchise that has kept game players in front of computers way into the night for over ten years: Sid Meier’s Civilization® III. As the pre-sales mount, it has come as no surprise that the most dedicated aficionados of the game are snapping up the special limited edition version of Civilization III that has been capped at a one-time run of 75,000 units.
If you'd like to read more on Civilization III, check out the official press release by clicking "More" below!
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| Art of Magic Screen Shots |
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3D Gaming Daily, a GameVisions sister-site, sends word that it is hosting 16 1024x768 screen shots from Bethesda Softworks' up-coming RPG, Art of Magic. The highly anticipated game will be on store shelves on October 1st.
Be sure to click "Visit Site" below to check out the action!
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September 26, 2001
| Throne of Darkness Ships Today |
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Sierra announced today that its highly anticipated ARPG--Throne of Darkness--shipped to stores today.
From the official press release:
Throne of Darkness offers gamers a massive single-player and multiplayer experience. Tightly based on Japanese mythology, the single-player game casts gamers in a fight to overthrow the Dark Warlord and his army of the undead. Seven distinct samurai are ready to challenge the evil that stalks the land. Lead up to four of these characters into battle with the unique Play Calling system for controlling the computer AI. The multiplayer game allows up to eight gamers to battle for supremacy in this ancient land.
GameVisions will, of course, be featuring a full review of Throne of Darkness in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
If you'd like to find out more about Throne of Darkness, click "More" below.
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September 23, 2001
| MechWarrior 4 Expansion Site Online |
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For all of you Battletech fans out there, you'll be pleased to know that Microsoft has launched the MechWarrior 4 expansion, Black Knight, website for you to keep up on the latest pre-release information.
From the press release:
MechWarrior 4: Black Knight Expansion drops the player into the notorious Black Knight Legion, a mercenary group of MechWarriors focused on taking care of the most important people - themselves. MechWarrior 4: Black Knight Expansion introduces five new ‘Mechs for the player to pilot: the Sunder, Ryoken, Uller, Wolfhound and Black Knight. It also includes several new vehicles, such as the Demolisher II Heavy Tank and the Nightwind Attack Helicopter; and new weapons, like the incredibly devastating Cluster Bombs.
For more information on Black Knight, read the official press release by clicking "More" below!
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September 21, 2001
Any of you who were looking forward to grabbing an XBox for this holiday season, fear not! Microsoft has announced that XBox manufacturing has begun to have at least 1 million units ready to ship for the holiday, at it's November 15th release date.
From the press release:
Xbox will launch in North America on Nov. 15, 2001. The company also reconfirmed it will ship 1 million to 1.5 million Xbox consoles to North American retailers this holiday season, with replenishment of more than 100,000 Xbox units each week.
"Put a great big 'X' on Nov. 15," said Robbie Bach, chief Xbox officer at Microsoft. "Xbox is the one worth waiting for. It's the only video game system being manufactured in North America. This is significant because it assures retailers that we can keep filling the retail channel with new Xbox units week after week."
To check out the entire press release, click "More" below.
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