AVault News (31-Jul/Wed)
Eugeny Ivanoff
BroadQ on Monday announced QCast Tuner - software that allows users to turn a
PS2 into a digital media center. QCast Tuner provides remote access to
computer-based digital content on home entertainment systems. The software
allows users to create and manage integrated music and video play lists on
their television using a compatible infrared DVD remote control or game pad.
The current version supports MP3 and all MPEG digital media formats. Users
need to purchase a PS2-compatible network card - such as the Sony PS2 Ethernet
adapter card available in August - to enable network distribution of digital
content. QCast Tuner supports media delivery over wireless 802.11a or 802.11b
(WiFi) WLANs using Ethernet-to-wireless adapters.
> 1:32am New Ratchet & Clank Screenshots
Sony Computer Entertainment America sent the Adrenaline Vault new screenshots
of Ratchet & Clank. Read our *first look* (1) for complete details on the
action-platform game being created for PS2:
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1) http://www.avault.com/news/displaynews.asp?story=512002-85634
2) http://www.avault.com/news/avscreenshots.asp?pic=raclank&num=1
> 9:23am Robotech: Battlecry Collector's Edition Details
TDK Mediactive this fall will release a collector's edition of Robotech:
Battlecry. The limited edition collectible of the cel-shaded action shooter
title based on the popular anime series can be pre-ordered now through
*GameStop* (1) and *Electronics Boutique* (2). Robotech: Battlecry Collector's
Edition is scheduled to ship for PS2 and Xbox in September. The game will ship
for GameCube in October The collector's edition boxes are priced at $79.99.
Robotech: Battlecry Collector's Edition will include:
- Robotech: Battlecry video game
- Robotech: Battlecry game soundtrack
- Robotech: Battlecry T-shirt
- Robotech: Battlecry art
- Robotech: Battlecry lenticular motion card
- Robotech Defense Force dog tag
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1) http://www.gamestop.com
2) http://www.ebgames.com
> 9:37am Sony Releases The Mark of Kri
Sony Computer Entertainment America on Tuesday announced the release of The
Mark of Kri for PS2. The game stars the warrior Rau - who must prevent the
invoking of an ancient spell that holds the power to unleash great evil. Along
with his trusted spirit guide - a large black bird named Kuzo - Rau embarks on
a journey that requires stealth and action moves. Kuzo plays a crucial
strategic role in the quest with his ability to retrieve items and distract
opponents as well as scout ahead for looming danger.
Mark of Kri offers a unique combat system in which the player can attack
enemies in all directions. Players in stealth or combat mode use the right
analog stick to lock-on to up to nine opponents at a time and can perform
numerous combinations to defeat enemies. Selecting targets and using the best
weapon and tactic for the situation takes precedence over pure annihilation of
the enemies.
The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board has rated The Mark of Kri
"M" for mature.
> 12:35am PC Release Date List Updated
The Adrenaline Vault has updated its *PC release date* (1) list through the
end of 2002. Find out when publishers are planning to ship the games you are
looking forward to playing this fall and winter.
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1) http://www.avault.com/previews/index.asp?index=release
> 1:14am Midway: Naval Battles Coming
Mithis Games on Monday announced Midway: Naval Battles - a real-time tactical
combat game based on the naval battles of the Second World War. The developers
are aiming to demonstrate how naval warfare changed during the conflict - from
the dreadnaughts protecting the memory of Battle of Jutland to the forerunners
of modern carriers. The player will be able to control different vessels in
real or hypothetical naval battles - commanding fleets comprised of ships and
crews of varying abilities.
The player will first choose his or her character from one of four sides (such
as American or Japanese). He or she will then tackle the campaign - climbing
the career ladder from a simple captain to an omnipotent admiral.
Mithis has scheduled Midway: Naval Battles for release in late 2003 or early
2004. Additional features include:
- 3D engine with never-before-seen features
- Battles in the air and underwater
- Realistic sea and ship movements
- Detailed tactical gameplay
- Dynamic weather effects that influence the tactics
- Group tactics
- Realistic resource management
- RPG elements for crewmembers
- Team management: player manages officers and captains
- Historical ships and equipment
- Four nations to serve with different career possibilities
- More than 20 naval battles
- More than 40 different units
- More than 100 types of weapons and equipment
- Multiplayer via a LAN or the Internet
> 1:53am Spotlight on the Web: Golden Land
Russobit-M has launched the *official website* (1) of Golden Land - its
upcoming role-playing game. Visitors will find extensive information about the
title as well as screenshots. A special forum page also is available and
moderators are on hand to answer questions. Golden Land is a turn-based RPG
using an advanced graphics engine. It has a release date of March 2003.
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1) http://www.goldenland-rpg.com/goldenland.html
> 9:49am Zoo Tycoon: Marine Mania Announced
Microsoft Game Studios on Tuesday announced it would launch Zoo Tycoon: Marine
Mania - an expansion for use with Zoo Tycoon - in October. Marine Mania will
contain more than 20 aquatic creatures and additional zoo-enhancements such as
aquatic shows and marine scenery. Developer Blue Fang Games is also including
ten new scenarios.
Marine Mania will allow players to add aquatic creatures to their zoos. In
addition to offering new creatures - ranging from the great white shark to the
giant squid - Marine Mania will allow players to enhance their zoos with
customizable aquatic shows. This will enable zoo guests to watch and
participate in attractions such as the shark tunnel and the dolphin ride.
Players can enrich their marine exhibits with a variety of objects including
21 species of underwater organisms and five new animal toys.
Marine Mania also will include all of the prehistoric content available in Zoo
Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs.
> 10:25am Chrome Demo Delayed, New Screenshots Released
Polish developer Techland has postponed the release of the single-player demo
of its upcoming first-person shooter Chrome - opting to instead to continue
improving the game's missions and artificial intelligence and fine-tuning its
graphics. Chrome is scheduled to reach the beta stage of development in
September. Techland sent the Adrenaline Vault six new screenshots to
demonstrate the progress they are making on the title.
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