Archive » 2002 » April
Gamecube for $329!?!?!
Nintendo Australia today announced the Gamecube will now launch on 17th May with the RRP of only $329 instead of $399 like originally planned. The ball’s now back in your court... (more)
posted by shadow · 22 Apr 2002
New Poll!
For the second poll running the Xbox is the focus. Last month it was the launch, this month it’s the price drop. What next? Everyone who purchases Project Gotham Racing... (more)
posted by splash · 22 Apr 2002
Morrowind Is Coming To Australia
Well, if what I have heard is correct, the following is both bad news and good news depending on which side of the fence you sit (if you get my... (more)
posted by shadow · 21 Apr 2002
Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast Impressions
I just finished Jedi Knight 2, and although Splash will be doing a more detailed review soon, it was good enough to offer a quick precis. JK2 was farmed out... (more)
Shadow Can Sell You Games…
OK, I will try to keep this short and to the point… I have managed to open a reseller account with a very large Australian sub distributor of games (all... (more)
posted by shadow · 20 Apr 2002
X-Box for $399!?!?!
At 3pm today the announcement was made, the X-Box will have it’s price slashed to just $399 come 26th April, this brings it to the same price point as the... (more)
posted by shadow · 18 Apr 2002
Dreamcast lives !
Firingsquad are reporting that Xbox sales in Japan are way down - so far in fact, that the Dreamcast is outselling it. Not that the much lamented D’cast doesn’t deserve... (more)
PC gaming is dead; long live PC gaming
Tom’s Hardware have an excellent report on Microsoft’s latest WinHEC (Hardware Engineering Conference) event. Along with coverage of Freestyle, Mira and Longhorn (MS’s next Windows enhancements and versions), there is... (more)
Monopoly-A New Player?
There’s an interesting article on http://australianit.news.com.au about some possible competition to Telstra’s virtual monopoly on Australia’s telecommunication and Broadband network… A CONSORTIUM of utility companies is investigating an assault on Telstra’s... (more)
Game Jobs
If you live in Brisbane and your looking for an entry level position in the Game Developement industry read on: Krome Studios Quality Assurance (QA) Tester Job Description Primary responsibilities include game... (more)
Another Wolfenstein Game?
It looks like we will see Wolfenstein on our beige boxes once again, during an interview with Kevin Cloud of id Software on RTCW World, Kevin has this to say: There... (more)
posted by shadow · 14 Apr 2002
Metal Gear Solid 2 Review
Before I even start I will point out that this review will contain NO spoilers about the storyline, sure I have to mention some of the great gameplay techniques but... (more)