Category: Archive
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Hump Day Otaku News Report 03.12.03
Hello, and welcome to the new 411 Mania! I know it’s been over a week since the official unveiling, but I wasn’t able to comment on it until now. Everyone (Ashish and Widro in particular) has done such a great job getting the site to where it is now, and the future is looking bright.…
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411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 03.11.03
411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 03.11.03 411 Games Quote of The Week A novel innovation in survival gaming that offers you no reason to own it, Disaster Report is an entertaining romp while it lasts. — Rantmaster Mark (PlayStation2 Review: Disaster Report) (411 DOWN-LO ONLINE 03-11-03: BEGIN TRANSMISSION…) Hi, I’m Bebito Jackson, and in a world…
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Thank God It’s Thursday News Report 03.06.03
Welcome to the first edition of the Thank God It’s Thursday News Report under the 411 Mania banner. Bryan Berg here. The site has really improved a whole lot since the Monday relaunch. The layout is very impressive, and the new additions (i.e. the Flash games) are more than welcome. The site, as a whole,…
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Preview: The Hulk (All)
Publisher: Universal Interactive, Inc. Developer: Radical Entertainment Systems: PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube Release Date: Q2 2003 Since his creation by Stan Lee in 1962, the Hulk has become one of Marvel’s most well known and popular characters around the world. Expanding from his comic-book origins, the Hulk has been seen in video games, books,…
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Review: Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille Zur Macht (PS2)
Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht Genre: Traditional Role Playing Game Platform: Playstation 2 ESRB Rating: Teen (Blood and Gore, Violence) Developer: Monolith Soft Publisher: Namco Release Date: 2/25/03 Official Home Page: www.xenosaga.com In 1998, Squaresoft released Xenogears, a game that many consider to be one of the best games that the company ever…
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411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 03.04.03
411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 03.04.03 411 Games Quote of The Week 411 Games’ boss, Chris Pankonin, kept telling me to say my prayers and eat my vitamins before ripping up his shirts. At first it was funny, but then it got creepy when he started yelling half-naked, “LOOK AT ME! Pankomania is running wild!” —…
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Review: World Tour Soccer 2003 (PS2)
World Tour Soccer 2003 System: Playstation 2 Company: 989 Sports Genre: Sports — Soccer Release Date: February 12, 2003 World Tour Soccer 2003 is the latest soccer game from 989 Sports. Loaded with features, modes, and an unbelievable array of players and teams, WTS has everything a soccer fan could ask for. Even people who…
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Preview: Beach Volleyball (PS2)
Beach Volleyball System: Playstation 2 Release Date: Fall 2003 Publisher: Acclaim Beach Volleyball for the Playstation 2 is Acclaim’s attempt to capitalize on the popularity as such games as Beach Spikers and Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball. Surprisingly enough, this is the first major release Volleyball title on the Playstation 2 system. Features –…
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Preview: Silent Hill 3 (PS2)
Silent Hill 3 System: Playstation 2 Release Date: August 5, 2003 (US) Publisher: Konami There is very little doubt that the Silent Hill series has become quite possibly the scariest video game franchise ever. The first two editions featured excellent sound and creepy environments to keep you on the edge of your seat. The third…
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Preview: Wakeboarding Unleashed (PS2)
Wakeboarding Unleashed Featuring Shaun Murray Systems: Playstation 2, Nintendo Gamecube Publisher: Activision Release Date: June 2003 Wakeboarding Unleashed Featuring Shaun Murray from Activision is the latest edition in the company’s extreme sports series. Features – Unique Gameplay – With a ton of innovative objectives, the game gives players the option to take control of the…
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Preview: Burnout 2: Point Of Impact (XB)
Burnout 2: Point of Impact Systems: Playstation 2 (Out Now), Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube Publisher: Acclaim Release Date: May 2003 (Xbox & Gamecube) Features EXCLUSIVE FOR XBOX VERSION: – 15 additional Crash mode junctions — the world’s favourite Burnout mode just got bigger. The ‘Crash for Cash’ mode is now bigger and better, with 15…
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Preview: The Hobbit (Nintendo Gamecube)
“The Hobbit” is a third-person action/adventure game set in the world of Middle-earth. In the game, you take the persona of Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit who has been unwittingly thrust into an epic adventure. Explore the mystical world of Middle-earth where you’ll need to jump gaping chasms, climb treacherous mountains, solve mind bending puzzles…
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Review: Dark Cloud 2 (PS2)
Dark Cloud 2 Genre: Action Role Playing Game (Dungeon Crawl) Platform: Playstation 2 Developer: Level 5 Publisher: Sony Release Date: 2/18/03 Official Home Page: Dark Cloud 2 First of all, I want to say thank you for the support that has been given to me by the 411 Staff. I appreciate the kind words and…
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Thank God It’s Thursday News Report 02.27.03
Hello all, and welcome back to this third installment of the Thank God It’s Thursday News Report. I’m Bryan Berg. By now, you know what to expect – bad news written poorly. Enjoy! Def Jam: Vendetta Because the people demanded it, Electronic Arts has finally finished its Def Jam: Vendetta game. It will be “dropping”…
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Retrograding 02.25.03
Well, here you go, You’re getting a Retrograding and RG: ADVANCE this week, but until Sega decides WHEN Shining Soul is coming out, you’ll have to make do with the usual blather from me. Since it’s a long interview, I’m going to cut my usual commentary and go straight into the Meat! Todd’s another American…
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411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 02.25.03
411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 02.25.03 411 Games Quote of The Week So, now that I’ve talked about everything BUT the game, let’s get on with the review, shall we? — Lee Baxley (PlayStation2 Review: .hack) (411 DOWN-LO ONLINE 02-25-03: BEGIN TRANSMISSION…) Hi, I’m Bebito Jackson, and I’m addicted to playing The Legend of Zelda: The…
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Retrograding Advance 02.20.03
What the hell is slash? -Attributed to about a dozen readers of my last column, referring to the tagline of my last column. People, if you don’t know…be happy. Be very happy. Good news and bad news. First the bad news. Seems Sega delayed Shining Soul until the 28th of this month. And they didn’t…
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Thank God It’s Thursday News Report 2.20.03
Hello, and welcome to this extra-special “I Just Bought a GameCube” version of the Thank God It’s Thursday News Report. I’m Bryan Berg and I’ll be bringing you the news on what’s happening in the gaming world. And it isn’t much, to be perfectly frank. First, I’d like to thank both of you who sent…
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411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 02.18.03
411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 02.18.03 411 Games Quote of The Week Ever sat there watching TV, bitching about the programs on and saying “I could do better than that if I ran this Network!”? If so, go out and get a life you fat bastard. If you don’t like TV, then just don’t f*cking watch…
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The Gamer’s Conscience 02.17.03
Before jumping into this edition of the Conscience, the basic premise of this entry was going to basically be a long and ill-detailed rant about having to slave through midterms here within the non-Berkeley University of California undergrad system, and it’s relation to drawing me away from gaming. Who better than one self-appointed game know-it-all,…