May 2003

Saturday, May 31, 2003

Namco's plans for 2004
Posted by White_Pointer @ 17:09:54 AEST
Namco are really looking at cementing themselves into the video game market this year and are aiming to be one of the top 5 publishers in the world. They'll be increasing their European titles from 9 last year to 18 this year, and North American titles from 12 last year to 21 this year. What does this mean for fighting game fans? It means that you'll be getting more games more frequently and they won't just be restricted to Japan.

Namco have said that they plan on releasing titles in the Soul Calibur series more frequently, perhaps every 2 years rather than the current 3 years, but the good news doesn't end there for Namco fighting fans. They've also announced that they are hard at work at another title in the Tekken series, which is currently planned for a release sometime in 2004. They also have an as yet unnamed fighting title that will be a brand new franchise planned for a 2004 release.

As if Soul Calibur II wasn't enough to drool over, now we have even more Namco fighting titles to look forward to!
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Friday, May 30, 2003

Game Critics E3 awards
Posted by White_Pointer @ 12:48:19 AEST
The game critics are a group made up of leading members of the gaming press, and every year, post E3, they collaborate their E3 awards. Blood-Sports.net has already given the list of what we think were the best fighting games shown at E3 here but the game critics have other opinions. Their nominees for the best fighting game of E3 2003 are:

- Dead or Alive: Online (Tecmo / Xbox)
- Onimusha Blade Warriors (Capcom / PS2)
- Soul Calibur II (Namco / Xbox, PS2, GC)
- Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution (Sega / PS2)

The award winners will be announced on June 10th.
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Thursday, May 29, 2003

New SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos characters and screenshots!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 10:37:46 AEST
It's been a while, but Playmore has finally revealed some more news on SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos. New characters that will be making their appearance in the game are:

SNK side:
Genjuro (Samurai Shodown)
Kim (Fatal Fury)

Capcom side:
Sagat (Street Fighter)
M. Bison (Street Fighter)

In addition to this, we now have screenshots of the game in action! And by the look of it, old school SNK and Capcom fans will love it as Playmore are keeping it to traditional 2D. To check out the brand new screenshots, just check out our Capcom/Street Fighter Image galleries or click here!
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New OMF music tracks
Posted by White_Pointer @ 10:10:48 AEST
We've added more OMF content to the site! We now have the music tracks from the original One Must Fall: 2097 in mp3 format to download right here! So just go to our One Must Fall multimedia section and check them out if you want some nostalgia.
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Site Downtime
Posted by White_Pointer @ 9:21:15 AEST
Some of you may have noticed the site was down for an hour or so this morning (US time). This is because there was a fire in the datacentre where our server is located and as a result it was shut down for a brief period. But don't worry, it's back up and running normal again. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2003

New information on MK6!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 16:11:02 AEST
MK5.org were able to ask the Midway team at E3 this year some questions on the new Mortal Kombat game with the working title of Mortal Kombat 6, and here's the information they received:

- MK6 will use an improved version of the MK:DA engine; there will not be a complete rewrite.
- The next installment of Mortal Kombat will feature more platform-specific code. Each version of MK6 will use the same engine, but it will be tweaked to use the strengths of each specific console. The focus will be more on pushing each system to its limit, as opposed to trying to keep all 3 versions of the game as close to each other as possible.
- The backgrounds will be much more interactive than anything we've seen yet. When asked about background items that could impale you, Ed assured, "That's only the beginning."
- Multiple fatalities are an extreme definite.
- An online component is confirmed, and will play a major role in the game.

In addition to this, it's also most likely that MK6 will not be the game's final name, indeed, it will more than likely have a subtitle like Deadly Alliance rather than the number 6.

This will definately be the game to look out for! No release date has been set yet but we probably aren't likely to see it before late 2004 at the very best.
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Gamecube Demo Disc deal changes
Posted by White_Pointer @ 8:07:39 AEST
But it's for the good! Nintendo has announced that the Gamecube demo disc that features a fully playable demo of Soul Calibur II will now be given away free with new Gamecube consoles in North America!

"We wanted to showcase a few of the best, exclusive Nintendo GameCube games coming out later this year and whet consumers' appetite for our ever-expanding library. And including the Game Boy Player as an alternate value option creates a perfect fit, literally, with Nintendo GameCube. We're confident these great deals will be the industry's big summer blockbusters."

New Fan Art
Posted by White_Pointer @ 7:55:47 AEST
We've had another fan art submission, this time from Phoenix Hell Fire, and it's a great hand drawn image of Xion's unborn beast form from Bloody Roar 3. You can see it, and/or submit your own fan art by checking out our fan art gallery from the link in the menu or from here! Thanks to Pheonix Hell Fire for the great submission!
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Tuesday, May 27, 2003

The Best Fighting Games of E3 2003
Posted by White_Pointer @ 13:29:17 AEST
This year's E3 boasted a very impressive showing of fighting games, being well represented across all the systems, with some big ones being announced and others on display that were truly amazing. But which ones were the standout? Well, Blood-Sports.net has put together what we believe to be the top 6 fighting titles from E3 2003, and you can read it right here!
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Monday, May 26, 2003

New Featured Game!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 11:36:42 AEST
As promised, Blood-Sports.net is being updated with new featured games, based on the result of our last poll. The Bloody Roar series has already been added, and now the One Must Fall series is also featured here! The section opens with an FAQ, 4 image galleries consisting of more than 130 images, plus 6 gameplay movies, 5 music tracks and an EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW of One Must Fall: Battlegrounds! Make sure you check out the new materials, and don't pass up reading the preview in our E3 2003 coverage section, by clicking the link in the updates section on the right side menu, or by clicking HERE.
Don't forget, if you want to discuss this game or any others or just chat about anything in general, why not join our forums?
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Sunday, May 25, 2003

Capcom celebrates 15 years of Street Fighter
Posted by White_Pointer @ 9:09:08 AEST
Believe it or not, the Street Fighter franchise is 15 years old this year, and to commemorate this fact, Capcom have opened up an official 15th anniversary site which you can take a look at here. Capcom will be using the site to sell Street Fighter related items and to announce events they will be holding to celebrate the 15 years of the series.
So far, Capcom will be holding three events. The first will be a competition where it'll be inviting it's fans to recreate a background music track from the original Street Fighter II, and the winner will have their track released on Capcom's tribute CD Street Fighter vs. Street Musician. The second contest invites fans to dress up as their favourite Street Fighter character and send their photos in, and the winners will have the photos displayed on the official site until the end of the year. The last contest is an art competition, where the winners will have their work displayed in a mobile art gallery that will be travelling around Japan.
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Saturday, May 24, 2003

New MK: TE trailer
Posted by White_Pointer @ 16:45:56 AEST
Midway have released a new trailer to Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition, which is basically the fight scene between Quan Chi and Scorpion that was used throughout movie theatres to promote MK: DA. It's definately worth checking out though, but no need to go to Midway's site if you want to download it. You can download it from our MK movies page right here!
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Friday, May 23, 2003

New Review
Posted by White_Pointer @ 16:44:28 AEST
Time to get down and dirty and get another review up. This time, I pull apart Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee to see what makes it tick. This review is good for both the Gamecube original and the recent XBox port, so if you want another opinion on the game, Check it out!
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Thursday, May 22, 2003

New Featured Game!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 23:07:16 AEST
Well, I said we'd be updating, didn't I?
We've now got a new featured game, or to be more specific, game series in our lineup of games! We now feature the Bloody Roar series, and right here on this site is where you'll find one of the biggest resources for it on the Internet. We open the section with 4 very good FAQ's, 156 screenshots and images spanning across 6 image galleries and 11 Gameplay movies! What more could you ask for? Check out the new section now!
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New Poll
Posted by White_Pointer @ 12:30:06 AEST
With the close of the previous poll, time to start a new one.

The art of defense in a fighting game has long been a much debated issue. What's the best method of blocking attacks? Everyone has their own opinions. Seasoned players of Street Fighter and most of the old 2D fighters would no doubt prefer the away or down-away style of blocking attacks. Mortal Kombat was an exception to the rule back then and used a block button, and nowadays many of the new fighters employ the use of a block button as well. In addition to this, a new method of blocking has begun to emerge where you simply stand still with the control in a neutral position and you'll automatically block attacks.

So, which method of blocking do you prefer? Do you prefer any particular method, do you get used to whatever method the game uses and just go with the flow, or is it irrelevant to you because you simply don't block at all? Vote in the poll and let us know!
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Poll Results
Posted by White_Pointer @ 12:21:46 AEST
Time to look at the results of the most recent poll:

Which games would you like Blood-Sports.net to cover?

40.5% - One Must Fall series
15.3% - Virtua Fighter series
11.4% - Bloody Roar series
9.8% - King of Fighters series
8.6% - Samurai Showdown series
7% - Guilty Gear series
4.7% - Tenchu series
2.3% - Powerstone series

An interesting result there, with the One Must Fall series topping the list in the end by quite a long way, followed by the Virtua Fighter and Bloody Roar series.

As promised, we'll be adding the top few games into our lineup, so in the coming weeks you'll be seeing One Must Fall, Virtua Fighter and Bloody Roar all added to the Blood-Sports.net game lineup!
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Wednesday, May 21, 2003

Gamecube Demo Disc now available
Posted by White_Pointer @ 10:21:43 AEST
You might remember that we reported a while ago that Nintendo were going to bring out a new Gamecube Demo Disc, and guess what? They've done it and it's now available across North America for about $10. But what's the significance, you may ask? Well, there's a fully playable demo of Soul Calibur II on it! So if you own a Gamecube and you're greatly anticipating this game (who isn't?) and can't wait for it's August release to see some action, then this is your chance.
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New Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee FAQ
Posted by White_Pointer @ 8:46:04 AEST
It's taken us a few months, but we've finally got an extremely good FAQ for Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee. A big thanks to SkedarHunter for giving us permission to use his great guide, and you'll find it in the usual place by following the menu links!
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Tuesday, May 20, 2003

E3 News: Capcom reveals details on Onimusha Blade Warriors
Posted by White_Pointer @ 7:22:28 AEST
Just when we thought the E3 News was over for another year, we discover Capcom has revealed some pretty good details on their new fighting game based on their Onimusha series, Onimusha Blade Warriors. You can check out the info Capcom has released in our E3 Coverage section here.
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Monday, May 19, 2003

MK: DA music!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 9:59:52 AEST
Yep yep, we now have music tracks from Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance to download right here! You can find them by following the Mortal Kombat Multimedia link in the menu, or, if you are lazy, by clicking here. Enjoy!
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Sunday, May 18, 2003

Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition videos
Posted by White_Pointer @ 23:15:17 AEST
During E3 Midway allowed MK5.org to record some videos of the E3 version of Mortal Kombat Tournament Edition. They are all worth checking out if you are interested in the game, although some are quite large so if you are only on a 56K connection then beware. These videos are obviously exclusive to MK5.org so click here to check them out!
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E3's over...for another year
Posted by White_Pointer @ 7:35:07 AEST
After the hectic time of E3, it's finally over, and I must say this year was an extremely good year for the fighter gamer! There was some announcements of new games, plus heaps of information and screenshots of upcoming games. If you missed any of it, be sure you check out our E3 2003 Coverage section, I won't be taking it down in a hurry. Now that all the excitement has died down, we now return you to your regularly scheduled site operation. In the coming weeks, expect to see more reviews added and more games added to our database!
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Saturday, May 17, 2003

E3 News: Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance details and screenshots
Posted by White_Pointer @ 15:36:18 AEST
Acclaim have released some great details and screenshots of Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance, their upcoming hack and slash action/fighter which pits you as an unfairly slaved warrior who is forced to fight as a Gladiator. We have heaps of info on it so check out our E3 Coverage on the game here, and get ready to see blood and gore in all it's bloody and gory detail!
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New E3 show pics
Posted by White_Pointer @ 10:00:08 AEST
We've got a new image gallery of the E3 show, including pics of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution, Virtual on Marz and Altered Beast stands, as well as some pics from the show itself, so check them out in our E3 coverage section here!
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Friday, May 16, 2003

E3 News: More Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition details!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 15:51:33 AEST
Our E3 coverage section has been updated with more information of Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition! There's too much stuff to post here on the main page, so check it out in our E3 Coverage section here!
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E3 News: SNK fans rejoice!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 15:03:30 AEST
Yep, more news directly from E3!

SNK fans start celebrating, because SNK are back in business! Not only are they making a triumphant return to the video game scene, but we've also got some details on 2 new games they are involved in at E3, SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos and King of Fighters 2001. So what are you waiting for? Take a look at our E3 Coverage!
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E3 News: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Dead or Alive Online details and screenshots
Posted by White_Pointer @ 10:40:00 AEST
More, more and more news keeps flooding in from the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The newest additions to our E3 2003 COVERAGE section are details and screenshots of the new upcoming PS2 and GBA Fighter, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and also heaps of info on Dead or Alive Online. Click the above link to check it all out!
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Thursday, May 15, 2003

E3 News: Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition new details and screenshots
Posted by White_Pointer @ 23:22:51 AEST
As any stalwart MK fan would know by now, Midway are currently in development of the follow up to the GBA version of MK: DA, named Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition. And, like any good website that features Mortal Kombat, we have coverage on the game direct from E3! We've got some pretty exciting news on how the game is progressing and what will be in it, plus some all new screenshots of the game, so what are you sitting there reading this for? Visit our E3 Coverage section and get yourself up to date!
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New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game information and screenshots!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 20:56:13 AEST
As expected during this time of year, news is just flooding in, and you'll find most of what is relevant to fighters in our new E3 2003 Coverage section, but this one is worth mentioning right here. Konami have their new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game proudly on display at E3, and the game looks fantastic! We've learned some more details too on some of the game's features and we have, just for you, some excellent screenshots of the game in action!
To see all this for yourself and have a read of our insider info, just head on in to our E3 2003 Coverage and see it for yourself!
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New E3 coverage section online!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 13:43:00 AEST
I've taken the time to implement a new little section dedicated to our E3 coverage. In here you'll find all the news articles we will post here on the main page (plus some others that we won't), plus we have all new image galleries! We've got some great pics of the show for you to see, including some of games on display at the show such as Soul Calibur II and Bloody Roar: Extreme, plus pics of the show itself. So if you are even remotely interested in the E3 show it's worth checking it out! You'll find it under the features heading on the left menu. Make sure you check it often because we'll be posting stuff in there that won't appear on the main page!
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E3 News: First Dead or Alive Online screenshots!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 12:08:15 AEST
Tecmo and Team Ninja have released at E3 the first lot of screenshots for their upcoming XBox Live enabled title, Dead or Alive Online, and guess what, we have them right here! No need to go to E3 to see these kiddies, just check out our Dead or Alive images section and see the first look screenshots of Dead or Alive Online!
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E3 News: Konami announces 2 new fighters!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 1:12:03 AEST
Well, I said we'd be giving you E3 news, didn't I?
Here we go then! Konami have announced two brand spanking new, previously unannounced fighting titles! Here's what they are, and what Konami has said about them:

Bloody Roar 4

The most ferocious fighting game franchise returns to Sony PlayStation® 2 with new characters, intriguing storylines and fierce new play modes. Bloody Roar® 4 unleashes more power, speed and style than any other iteration in the series. With 17 fighters to choose from and a new character customizable mode, gamers can transform into "hyper-beasts" for the ultimate animalistic brawl.

K-1 World Grand Prix

The new breed of sport fighting has entered the ring! Konami brings the most challenging fighting competition to PlayStation® 2 with K-1 World Grand Prix. A true-to-life recreation of the combat sport that has taken Japan by storm, K-1 pits the toughest fighters of karate, kickboxing, kung fu and tae kwon against one another for an all out battle to prove which martial art style reigns supreme. Featuring over 20 real-life fighters with motion captured signature moves, stunningly realistic graphics and a wealth of game modes, K-1 World Grand Prix will knock gamers off their feet!

Hot diggity dang! Already we have this news, and the show has barely started! Make sure you keep checking back here a couple of times a day, because as the companies announce their games, we'll report them here, and you don't want to be the last to know now, do you?
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Wednesday, May 14, 2003

E3 Begins today!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 16:00:10 AEST
Yep, it's crept up on us really fast, but today is the 14th of May, and that means it's time for E3!
For those of you who still don't know what E3 is, it's the Electronic Entertainment Expo. It's an annual event held in Los Angeles every year, and game developers and publishers use the 3 day expo to show off games that are currently in development, to announce games that have started (or about to start) development, or to launch games that have been completed. It's one hella huge expo, and this year promises to be the biggest yet with several hundred games to be on display. The show will run through from the 14th to the 16th of May, so check back here because we're going to give you some show coverage! If anything about fighters that we haven't already covered comes up, you'll be sure to know about it here!
While you wait, here's a little something to whet your appetite:

Tuesday, May 13, 2003

Namco to host Soul Calibur II tournament at E3
Posted by White_Pointer @ 11:32:40 AEST
Namco will host a competition for their highly anticipated title, Soul Calibur II. The elimination rounds will take place simultaneously in the Namco, Microsoft and SCEA booths, each booth hosting their respective platform-specific version of the game. (Namco to host Nintendo GameCube elimination round). Sign ups will be available at the Namco booth (South Hall - Booth #946) at the opening of the show at 10:00AM.

So, if you're lucky enough to get to go to E3 this year, make sure you sign up!
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Monday, May 12, 2003

Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition site online!
Posted by Squash @ 18:49:10 AEST
Check it out!

Or if you are too lazy for that, here's the lowdown.

NEW! Linked Multi-Player Capabilities (Up to four players)
4- Player Tournaments: Win Tournament Trophy
Tag Team Mode: Select two characters and fight until both have lost. Single or Multi-Player.
“Race to Raiden”: Arcade style with a twist — Change fighters after each battle to become the first to win as Raiden
Arcade Play: Put your money where your fight is. Make wagers on your konnected battles.
Co-Op Mode: Multi-Player - Two vs. Two.
NEW! Reverse Compatibility. Link with MK: DA favorites to fight head-to-head as Quan Chi, Scorpion and Shang Tsung to earn and wager gold “koins.” Combine with red koins to open even greater secrets and riches.
NEW! Practice Mode. Wail on fighters as you master your fight style and your special moves.
NEW! Gambling. Players will be able to wager on challenges presented to them such as linked battles, mini-games and other secret fighting challenges.
NEW! Red Koins. Earn new red koins in order to unlock or purchase hidden characters, backgrounds and other features in the “krypt.”
NEW! Battlegrounds. Fight in new dynamic environments such as Lost Tomb, Wu Shi Academy, Sarna Ruins, Molochs Lair as well as most popular backgrounds from the original MK: DA.
NEW! Warriors. Test your fighting skills as Cyrax, Drahmin, Hsu Hao, Johnny Cage, Mavado, Raiden and Reptile…and newcomers Bo Rai Cho and Nitra.
Classic Deadly Alliance Warriors: Scorpion, Quanchi, Shang Tsung
EXCLUSIVE for GBA! Sareena plus two secret fighters
IMPROVED! Extend Player Statistics
Extended player statistics can be viewed for individual characters. Player profile information saved in game pack.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai coming to the Gamecube
Posted by White_Pointer @ 10:02:22 AEST
The huge PS2 hit, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai, based on the popular TV show Dragon Ball Z, has been confirmed by Atari to be on it's way to the Gamecube. Whether you are a fan of the TV show or not, there's no denying that it has taken the world by storm and is very quickly becoming one of the most popular franchises for the early teens. Nancy MacIntyre, vice president of marketing, Atari's Beverly studio said this:

"We are thrilled to bring Dragon Ball Z Budokai to the Nintendo GameCube with a heart-pounding interactive parallel to some of the most exciting sagas from the animated television series. Nintendo GameCube owners who have eagerly awaited the Nintendo GameCube arrival will now be able to enjoy all the Dragon Ball Z excitement that made Budokai such a hit."

Saturday, May 10, 2003

New Review
Posted by White_Pointer @ 23:35:45 AEST
I've added in another review for you all to read, this time it's Dead or Alive 3. It's been out for a little while now, so if you still aren't sure about whether it'll be worth your money, make sure you check out the new review in the reviews section.
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Namco withdraws its merger proposal
Posted by White_Pointer @ 17:00:17 AEST
We know by now that Namco gave Sega a May 9th deadline to decide on whether they want to take up their merger proposal. Sega haven't responded, even after the negotiations with Sammy fell through, so Namco has withdrawn it's offer and stated that they will no longer pursue a merger with Sega. However, Namco representatives said that if Sega were to make a new offer or proposal to the company, they would take the time to consider it, leaving the door open for a possible merger somewhere down the road.
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Friday, May 9, 2003

Sequel to Street Fighter 2 on its way?
Posted by White_Pointer @ 23:27:52 AEST
No, I'm not talking about Street Fighter 3 either. Dorimaga reported that Capcom is planning to develop a sequel to Street Fighter 2, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Street Fighter series. Capcom mentioned that they had decided to make a sequel to Street Fighter 2 instead of Street Fighter 3 because they would like to use the more realistic graphics of SF2 (well, as real as anime can get, I suppose), instead of the more cartoony graphics in SF3. Be sure to check back here for regular updates on this game as the news becomes available.
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Meteor Blade announced
Posted by White_Pointer @ 22:36:58 AEST
InterServ International, a Taiwan based developer has recently announced their development of Meteor Blade, a new weapon-based 3D fighter currently in the works for the PC and XBox that will support up to 16 players online! Oooh yeah! It's about time something like this is being done, it'll surely be a great achievement if they can pull it off. The action will take place in large, destructible environments that give players plenty of room to perform their moves and finishers and make use of any weapon upgrades they find. Sounds great! Nothing else has been revealed as yet, expect us to have more coverage on this game as the information becomes available.
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Namco's deadline expires
Posted by White_Pointer @ 18:44:27 AEST
Well today is May 9th, which is the deadline that Namco have given Sega to make a decision about what it's going to do about it's merger proposal. What's going to happen now is anybody's guess, since Sega are looking like they aren't going to merge with Sammy after all. Watch this space, you'll know as soon as we do.
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Thursday, May 8, 2003

New review
Posted by White_Pointer @ 22:51:42 AEST
I've taken the time to review another game for you all. The newest addition to our reviews section is Bloody Roar: Primal Fury, so check it out when you can! You'll also notice the reviews have a new format now, so all the more reason to give them a read.
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Sega no longer merging with Sammy?
Posted by White_Pointer @ 19:42:50 AEST
We reported not too long ago that Sega had decided to not merge with Namco, but instead merge with the pinball machine maker Sammy. However, according to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, both Sega and Sammy failed to agree on a few details of the deal, and so for the time being at least, the merger isn't going to happen. Namco had given Sega until May 9th, which is tomorrow, to make a decision about it's own merger proposal, does this mean Sega may merge with Namco after all? Stay tuned.

Dead or Alive Online announced!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 12:19:18 AEST
Tecmo have recently revealed in the Japanese Famitsu Magazine that they are working on Dead or Alive Online for the XBox, which will be a compilation of the original Dead or Alive and Dead or Alive 2. The graphics of the original however will not be changed from the Saturn version, however Dead or Alive 2's graphics will use the XBox's full power. Both will be playable online, making use of the XBox Live capabilities.
Apparently this new compilation will actually be playable at E3, so if it is, expect us to have more coverage on it as it unfolds! (by the way, there's only about a week to go before E3!)
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Wednesday, May 7, 2003

Dead or Alive: Code Cronus to be shown at E3!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 13:30:31 AEST
Tecmo has announced that it will hold a special Dead or Alive fashion show at E3. The show will commemorate the games in the Dead or Alive series and apparently provide a sneak peek at the latest game in the Dead or Alive series, which is scheduled for release in the fall in the US this year!
Dead or Alive fans look out, because the series is returning! We'll try and get as much information as we can from the E3 show, and you'll see all we can get, right here! You'll know as soon as we do.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2003

Site Update: New featured game!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 23:17:12 AEST
That's correct people, we have another game added to our database of featured games! Our collection is certainly growing, there's now more than 1.7 gigabytes of stuff readily accessible for thirteen different series of games, straight from the site!
Our new featured game is Incog's War of the Monsters, a PS2 exclusive fighter with a difference! It was released back in January in the US, and PAL territories will be getting it soon. You'll find two image galleries totally nearly 60 screenshots and a whopping 17 Gameplay videos in the multimedia area to kick off the new section! FAQ's are still to come. So, what are you sitting there reading this for? Check out the new site material now!
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New Fighters to be shown at E3
Posted by White_Pointer @ 8:39:48 AEST
With E3 drawing ever closer (less than 2 weeks away now) most of the companies have stepped forward and revealed official lists of the games they will have on display. Here's a list of the fighters that'll be on show:

"True" Fighters
Onimusha Buraiden - Capcom (PS2)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Konami (GC, PS2)
Soul Calibur II - Namco (GC, PS2, XBox)
Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution - Sega (PS2)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Ubisoft (PS2)
One Must Fall: Battlegrounds - Diversions Entertainment (PC)


Other Games that would be classified as Fighters:
Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance - Acclaim (GC, PS2, XBox)
Vultures - CDV Entertainment
Altered Beast - Sega (PS2)
WWE Raw 2 - THQ (XBox)
WWE Wrestlemania XIX - THQ (GC)

There's also other games in addition to these that the companies have not revealed anything about except the name, so we may see more fighters come E3 time, but even if we don't, that's an impressive list to be looking forward to this year!

Why not discuss these future games and any others you may want to talk about in our forums? I've posted the FULL list of games to be shown at E3, so click the above link to see every one of them!
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Namco/Sega merger is a no go
Posted by White_Pointer @ 7:33:09 AEST
Sega have announced that they will not be taking up Namco's merger offer, but rather will be merging with pinball machine maker Sammy. Pity, a Namco/Sega partnership might have been good, but alas, we won't be seeing it now. Sega President Hideki Sato said earlier this week the company should be able to finish its audit of Sammy's financial records ahead of the May 9 deadline set by Namco. Sega is expected to announce the merger once the audit of Sammy's assets is finished.

Sunday, May 4, 2003

Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven ranks #1
Posted by White_Pointer @ 19:10:42 AEST
Activision's Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven was the #1 selling video game for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system for the month of March, according to NPD TRSTS Data. Additionally, the game was the #4 selling PlayStation 2 video game in the U.K. for the month of March, according to the U.K. Chart Track Flash Report and the #5 selling PlayStation 2 video game in Germany, according to Media Control.

"The solid launch of Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is a testament to the quality of this game, as well as the strength of the Tenchu franchise,"

Saturday, May 3, 2003

New Reviews added
Posted by White_Pointer @ 11:27:44 AEST
You'll find a review of Super Smash Bros Melee and Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance in the brand new reviews section, so check them out! More reviews will be on their way soon!
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Capcom's E3 lineup
Posted by White_Pointer @ 9:49:52 AEST
Well, Capcom have finally made their E3 lineup public. You might remember a week and a half ago it was reported that Capcom may be showing off Capcom Fighting All Stars, but alas, the game does not appear on the list they have provided. Here's the full list:

Bombastic (PS2)
Chaos Legion (PS2)
Dino Crisis 3 (Xbox)
Disney's Aladdin (GBA)
Disney's Magic Quest 2 Starring Mickey and Minnie (GBA)
Gotcha Force (GC)
Group S Challenge (Xbox)
Maximo vs. Army of Zin (PS2)
Mega Man Battle Network Blue (GBA)
Mega Man Battle Network White (GBA)
Mega Man Network Transmission (GC)
Mega Man X7 (PS2)
Mega Man Zero 2 (GBA)
Onimusha 3 (PS2)
Onimusha Blade Warriors (PS2)
Onimusha Tactics (GBA)
P.N. 03 (GC)
Pro Cast Sports Fishing (Xbox)
Resident Evil Code Veronica X (GC)
Resident Evil Dead Aim (PS2)
Resident Evil Outbreak (working title) (PS2)
Steel Battalion Online (working title) (Xbox)
Viewtiful Joe (GC)

Good for Onimusha, Resident Evil and Mega Man fans...not so good for fans that were hanging out to see Capcom's new fighter. Could it have been one of the 18 projects Capcom canned earlier in the year?
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Reviews section up!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 0:28:45 AEST
Yes, the site has been open now for 6 months and I've now finally added in a reviews section. From now on, you'll see us reviewing the new fighters as they are released across all platforms, so keep checking back for regular additions! You'll find the link under the features heading in the menu!
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Friday, May 2, 2003

Namco gives Sega deadline for merger
Posted by White_Pointer @ 15:59:49 AEST
Namco have revealed that they have sent a notice to Sega, giving them until May 9th to decide on whether they will want to merge. Namco says that it has already been half a month since they originally gave Sega the proposal, and they need to get this clarified quickly for the sake of both companies so they can continue their regular business. Sega was hoping to make a decision about its merger with Sammy early this month after analysing Sammy's assets. Looks like they'll need to speed up that process if they want to seriously consider Namco's proposal.

We'll have more on this as it develops, so keep checking back for updates.
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New Soul Calibur II movies added!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 11:44:31 AEST
The Soul Calibur movie section has been updated with a whopping twelve new movies from Soul Calibur II, each showing the exhibition theatres of various characters, including the X-Box exclusive character Spawn and the Playstation 2 exclusive character Heihachi! So do yourself a favour and check them out now, you'll find them under the Soul Calibur Multimedia section!
Thanks to forum member Tad15 for the excellent videos!
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Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition release date set!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 9:30:55 AEST
Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition is the new name for the GBA exclusive Mortal Kombat title which is a follow up to the GBA version of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, and Midway have finally set a release date in stone! Midway have actually announced their release schedule of many games and MK: TE happens to be one of them. They have announced MK: TE's release date to be September 30th, 2003. Neil Nicastro, Chairman at Midway, said this:

Our product release schedule for 2003 has been streamlined to include only those games that represent the best opportunity for success based on market research and the buying patterns of today's gamers. We're extremely excited about this product lineup and we look forward to presenting these games at this year's E3 event in Los Angeles.

Thursday, May 1, 2003

Stake: Fortune Fighters now available!
Posted by White_Pointer @ 10:48:33 AEST
Metro3D, Inc., announced today the nationwide release of Stake: Fortune Fighters, its premier title made exclusively for the Microsoft Xbox game system. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this new fighter, here's a description from Metro3D's press release:

Stake: Fortune Fighters is the ultimate third-person combat event where the wildest, most engaging, and dangerous of competitors reap a ton of cash every two years. It’s Stake time again and everyone is ready for this year’s match-up for which Stake competitors will receive riches and fame and command the respect of all who dare defeat him or her. With three main modes of play, single-player, one-to-four player Death Match and Team Death Match, the competition heats up as players fight for the ultimate honor.

Stake: Fortune Fighters players compete in single or multiplayer split-screen arena combat as one of eight awesome characters that come from all different parts of the world, each trying to win the coveted Stake tournament and bring fame to his or her homeland. These characters include: Yen Fan of the Great Crocodile Isle, and Yen Yen of the Ancient Buddha Passage; Void the Monk, a fighter whose Dragon Statue protects the world from evil winds; Barty Beart, head of the Merry Moon Circus who is touted for her tricky fiery magic and traps; Habba Kenji, a samurai warrior of the Water Garden; Pharo the Dancing Lance, a great spear warrior who must restore glory to the Ruins of Cursed Hand Temple with her command of the battle spear; Baron Hans, a knight with the power of the sword; and finally, Anglesite Obsidia, an ice giant of a forgotten race fighting for the survival of his people.

All eight characters are powered with tons of different attacks, defenses, magic powers, speed and special “anger” power levels, exclusive to each character. Players can also attack with interactive items including grenades, ice, gasses, hot oil, flaming statues, rocks, and more. Great Xbox-specific textures and effects, including 5,000 polygons per character, realistic real-time lighting and shadows, vertex and pixel shaders also enhance the game’s look.