From Gaming-Age:

Quote:Following up on our earlier article, Microsoft has released new information on their revised Xbox Live pricing.
The more flexible pricing plan includes a planned free trial period, and a more expensive basic starter kit. Subscribers will have the option of a $5.99 monthly fee in North America as of this fall. A one-year renewal or new subscription will be $49.99, while the Starter Kit, which includes the voice headset and some bundled items, will sell for $69.99, a $20 increase from the current $49.99 price.

The headset will also available as a stand-alone item, for $29.99.




-- Paul Bryant

From Games Are Fun:

Quote:Two Nintendo game details..."Fear" and "Ground Zero"

GamePro has apparently heard some information on two new GameCube games from Nintendo, currently code named "Fear" and "Ground Zero".

While there is little information on "Ground Zero" at this point, what is known is that it is a joint development between Nintendo and an as yet unamed developer. All sources will say is that "Ground Zero" will "be bigger than anything you have seen so far on GameCube."

"Fear" is said to be led by famed developer Shigeru Miyamoto himself, and will focus on a young boy having to overcome his fears throughout the game. Each level is themed around one of the boy's fears. For example, one possible level has the boy overcome his fear of heights by climbing a mountain.

If there is any new news on these titles at E3, we'll be sure to bring them to you.

Source: GamePro

Posted by unclethursday on 5.8.2003

From http://www.gamesarefun.com/cgi-bin/newsp...s Are Fun:

Quote:Namco withdraws merger proposal with Sega


After Sega and Sammy decided not to merge, it appears Namco has also had a change of heart over the whole affair.

Namco withdrew its offer for a merger this morning, after Sega and Sammy broke off merger talks.

"Sega told us on Thursday that it was not in a situation to give a specific answer to the proposal. And we decided that it is not the right time to proceed with the merger discussions," a Namco press release stated.

Sega is apparently now searching for more buisness opportunities.



Source: Forbes Magazine

Posted by unclethursday on 5.8.2003

Looks great! I can't wait to see more:









The second screen looks pre-rendered (if it's not then I'll be extremely impressed) and the screen grabs are really crappy, but overall the game looks good! At least we can look forward to one Genesis revival that doesn't look like an N64 game (Vectorman).

Or, why do we call it Democracy? It isn't... its a Republic...

This ranks like third or fourth on the list of coolest things ever:

http://www.bullatomsci.org/issues/1997/m...itsky.html

Name some of your favourite movies.

Mine, in no particular order:

-Canadian Bacon, John Candy's last film released posthumously in which he plays an American.
-The Ring
-Two LotR movies
-Sphere
-5 Star Wars movies
-Clerks
-Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
-Any movie by M. Night Shylaman
-Most movies by Kevin Smith (other that what I mentioned)
-Happy Gilmore
-Bulletproof
-Don't Be a Menace

It was a snow day today. :( (that's right, in May)

WOOOO!!!!!! *hyperventilates* YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote:Metroid: Zero Mission

Gamers.com is reporting that preliminary release lists for Nintendo of America hint at several previously unannounced titles. The biggest possible game on the list is the mysterious Metroid: Zero Mission for the Game Boy Advance. Another familiar title on the list, Sword of Fire, comes straight from Nintendo's newest Fire Emblem title. Called Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken (translated Sword of Fire; what a coincedence) in Japan, the game is a part of a strategy/RPG series that has never before made it to North America.

Hopefully, we'll be able to let you know more about this as E3 commences on May 14.

Source: Gamers.com

Posted by Christian on 5.6.2003

I just got the demo in PC Gamer yesterday and from what I have played this game rocks! It's chocked full of various high powered weapons that you can use to rip through hoardes of alien scum!

The graphics are pretty good. They weren't really jaw dropping, like Half-Life 2, but I'd say they are better than most FPSs out right now.

I noticed that the enemies are actually kind of smart. When you try to shoot them they'll run for cover.

It reminds of Half-Life in a way.

That's right my birthday is tomorrow :)