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"5 out of 5" from GamePro Magazine.
"9.5 out of 10" from Official Xbox Magazine.
"9.5 out of 10" from Game Informer Magazine.
The Chronicles of Riddick™: Escape from Butcher Bay - Developer's Cut, the PC version of a game that is already regarded as one of the best movie-based video games ever made, is now available in stores. New features for the PC version include player-controlled Riot Guards, two new areas with high-action gameplay, new enemies, and additional weapons. An exclusive Developer's Commentary has also been included so gamer's can hear what the crew at Starbreeze Studios has to say about their game.
Order your copy from the VU Games Store and get free 2-Day shipping with coupon code: VU2DAY
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Platform: PC
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Available: Out Now!
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High Scores for Half-Life® 2
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According to the reviews, Half-Life® 2, one of the most anticipated games of all time, has been worth the wait. IGN.com claims, "This is gaming at its best and shows that the future holds no bounds when the might of technology, precision of design, and touch of artistry work in tandem." GameSpot.com notes, "When you combine the strong single-player compaign of Half-Life 2 with the popular online play of Counter-Strike, the result is one of the most complete and compelling first-person shooter packages available." GameSpy.com boasts, "Great combat; tons of gameplay variety; the gravity gun is worth the price of admission; gorgeous graphics and forgiving hardware requirements." In addition, all three websites bestowed it with their respective Editors' Choice Award. Experience what they're talking about and pick-up a copy of Half-Life 2 at your nearest retailer!
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Platform: PC
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Available: Out Now!
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| Behind the Scenes: Men of Valor™ |
 The incredible atmosphere of the Vietnam War lends itself to a superior game experience. The weapons, music, and slang of the period still resonate within American pop culture.
How was 2015 able to get Sean Astin to lend his voice to the game?
Sean Astin was cast later in the project after the enormous success of Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Initially hesitant, Astin agreed after reading character biographies and design documents giving him a better perception of the game. Astin is a huge Vietnam buff, and his interest in the topic started when he was young and filming "The Goonies". Astin's driver on that picture was a Vietnam vet, and would tell the actors his personal war stories as he drove Astin to the set each day. In 1988, Astin directed "On My Honor", a short film on the Vietnam War that was in part inspired by the stories he heard when he was young. Upon meeting the 2015, Astin sat down and discussed his game character, and enlightened the developers on his personal knowledge of the war. The actor even informed them he was a close friend with James Webb, author of "Fields of Fire," probably one of the most acclaimed fictional books on the war. Ironically, the developers were huge fans of that same book, and Astin's character in Men of Valor is named after one of the characters from the book.
Watch the interview here.
"What other types of research were used in the creation of Men of Valor?
The developers also watched movies and documentaries. They learned early on that the majority of fictional films based upon the war are not very accurate, so they relied more on non-fiction documentaries, such as "Hearts and Minds," "Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War," and "Vietnam: A Television History" were instrumental in shaping the game. 2015 decided early on to include documentary sequences to grant the player a glimpse into the actual historical significance of the game's operations. Vivendi Universal Games, the publisher, assisted in getting actual footages and photographs from the National Archives which were assembled together into short, in-game documentaries that preface each operation. Lastly, 2015 secured the voice-over talents of actor Edward Herrmann, an accomplished actor who has done great work for scores of History Channel documentaries. Herrmann's voice-over work lends an additional level of authenticity to these sequences."
"What licensed music is in the game and how is it being used?
There are seven licensed songs in the game. The game takes place from 1965 through 1968, and the developers wanted the songs to evoke different emotions based upon the year the player is currently in. Motown songs, like James Brown's "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" and Wilson Pickett's "Midnight Hour" are used in the earlier missions and help capture a more innocent time period. As the game progresses and the player begins questioning his own involvement in the conflict, the developers chose other selections, like Barry McGuire's "Eve of Destruction", Mamas and the Papas "California Dreamin'" and The Grass Roots "Live For Today". The musical selections are used both as ambient and score; when the squad rides out into their first mission, they hear James Brown playing on the radio. In a later mission, when one of their good friends dies, "Eve of Destruction" plays over the rest of the scene, setting up the mood for the rest of the game.
Download the Original Video Game Score here.
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Platform: Xbox, PC
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Available: Out Now!
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Feel the Chill of Cold Winter
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Cold Winter™ is the FPS that is set to take the PlayStation®2 by storm with its extensive attention to detail and hyper-realistic gameplay dynamics built specifically with the idea of creating a PC shooter experience for the console audience. Check out the grittiness in these screenshots.
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Platform: PS2
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Available: Spring 2005
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SpikeTV Video Game Awards 2004
The SpikeTV Video Game Awards 2004 took place live on December 14 in Los Angeles. Vivendi Universal walked away with three awards. To see all the winners visit www.spiketv.com. And the winners are . . .
- Best Game Based on a Movie - The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
- Best PC Game - Half-Life 2
- Best Graphics - Half-Life 2
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Tribes®: Vengeance is Game of the Month
IGN chose Tribes®: Vengeance as its October 2004 IGN Game of the Month! "When you combine the fantastic single-player story with the tried and true gameplay design, you get a title that benefits from years of refinement and iterations while also offering up a completely new experience you haven't seen before," says IGN. Check out the third release trailer, or buy now for $29.99!
 D-Link has chosen Tribes®: Vengeance to showcase their new GamerLounge™ wireless router (DGL-4300) at the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show. Visitors can push the limits of online gaming technology through the prioritization of video game applications over all other apps with D-Link GameFuel™ technology. A free multiplayer demo will be included in specially-marked D-Link GamerLounge wireless routers.
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Experience F.E.A.R.™ in 2005
"Be afraid. Be very afraid," warned Computer Gaming World in their September 2004 cover story of F.E.A.R.™ (First Encounter Assault and Recon), the thrilling new title that joins supernatural horror with visceral first-person action from the creators of the critically acclaimed No One Lives Forever™ franchise. Check out the chilling series of screenshots now online.
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SWAT 4™ Will Hold You Hostage
Within the city, crisis and turmoil are an everyday, every second occurrence. In SWAT 4, you are the element leader of an authentic Special Weapons and Tactics team. From intense hostage situations to Homeland Security threats, your SWAT team will tactically command each and every situation differently. Check out the new screenshots at GameSpot.com then go talk about them on the official forums.
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