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| No
One Lives Forever Review (PC) |
November 24, 2000 |
 Remember those great spy films from the 60's?
Remember names like James Bond, Illya Kuryakin, Napoleon Solo, John Steed, Emma Peel and
Austin Powers? Well, add to that list Cate Archer, the heroine of Monolith's No One Lives Forever, a terrific first-person
shooter that plays like nothing so much as being in a really good Bond movie. |
| Jet Grind Radio Commercial |
| Sega sent us this
Quicktime version of the truly hilarious commercial for Jet Grind Radio. It's got to be
the best thing we've seen since the ChuChu Rocket promo that never aired in the US. Now
you can enjoy this marketing classic in the comfort of your computer room -- if that ain't
style, what is? Click here to start your
download. |
| Alien Resurrection Review (PSX) |
 Those rascally aliens are back, and it's up to you to splatter their acid blood
all over space. This FPS for the PSX is WFC. Best played in the dark, Alien Resurrection is guaranteed to
give you at least a few good jumps and a whole lot of intense alien fighting action. Watch
out for those face huggers; they're a bitch. |
| Sambo
De Amigo Review (DC) |
|
 It's another cool concept and great arcade port
from Sega, but it's just not the same without the maracas. If only we had a nickel for
every time we've said that. Samba de Amigo is
way cool, and would most likely be a lot of fun at a party if you have the dough to shell
out for the complete set. As it is, the DC controller just doesn't get us as motivated to
shake booty. |
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| Shenmue
Review (DC) |
November 22, 2000 |
 One of the
most talked about titles for DC has finally released, and Shenmue is definitely worth the hype.
Combining elements of RPG, Action, Fighting, and Quest games, this bad boy will forever
change the way you think about video games. With realistic passage of time, densely
populated settings, variable weather, and lots of extra goodies, you cannot miss this one. |
| GamesFirst! Mailbag |
| It's been awhile, but
check out the latest GF! Mailbag for some
great letters. Is Jet Grind Radio morally reprehensible? Does Spiderman really deserve
only three stars? All of these questions are answered within. |
| Steel Beasts is Educational |
| Steel Beasts has been incorporated
into West Point's curriculum. It's a big day for the beasts! Get the full press release here. |
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| Smuggler's
Run Review (PS2) |
November 21, 2000 |
 Look out, Smokey, the power has been given to the people, and the people want
to run their "contraband." In Smuggler's Run you'll do just
about anything to get your load to the right recipient, including risking massive airs
over huge cliffs, smashing into cop cars, and dodging rival gangs. It's a dirty job, and
you've got to do it. |
| Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Review (PC) |
 Until now, the whole Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
phenomena has rolled right by computer gamers. Well, that's all ended with Activision's
release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 for the PC.
Can this great arcadey button-masher make the move from console to computer? Read on. |
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| Jet
Grind Radio Review (DC) |
November 20, 2000 |
 It's
absolutely incredible and it's here. Jet
Grind Radio pushes the envelope, giving us two things we really crave out of video
games -- originality and way cool play. Innovative visuals, lots of action, a grafitti
editor, and a soundtrack worth listening to make JGR a game you don't trifle with. This is
hardcore next-gen gaming. |
| SWAT 3 Elite Edition Review (PC) |
 The only thing SWAT 3 didn't have was
multiplayer. Now it does. SWAT 3 Elite
Edition takes all the good things from the original and adds new maps, new skins, and
deathmatch and cooperative multiplayer modes. Even better, owners of the first game can
download it absolutely free of charge! Is this a great country, or what? |
| Shenmue Gets Theater Promotion |
 It's Shenmue week here
at GF! We'll be bringing you the lowdown on this really phenomenal title as soon as we can
tear ourselves away from Space Harrier. In the meantime, check out this press release about the
theater promotion going on. (Is it just me, or is that band-aid on the cheek thing really
starting to catch on?) |
| THPS2 for PSX World Championship at Twin Galaxies! |
 Head over to Twin
Galaxies to register for the THPS2 on PSX Championship. Registration just opened today, so
click here to get
in on it, and tell them we sent you. And pray Mr.
Robledo and Co. all have injured thumbs. It's hard to compete with those game testers. |
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| Sacrifice
Review (PC) |
November 17, 2000 |
 Surreal scenery, bizarre
creatures and cool spells all add up to big fun in the unique and funny Sacrifice. You'll need serious
horsepower to run it, but the payoff is worth it. Big, beautiful, and outstanding
multiplayer as well--get the goods here. |
| RealMYST Review (PC) |
 Do
you remember where you were the first time you heard of Myst? The
10 million unit classic from the brothers Miller gets a shiny 3D engine and a new Age to
boot in this re-release from Cyan. The textures are to die for; read on to get the full
story of RealMYST. |
| Weekly Gaming News |
| Tomb Raider
Chronicles released, Sony's Superbowl party, a Savage gaming engine, Konami's PS2 two-fer,
patching for C&C Red Alert 2 and more in this weeks gaming news. |
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| Combat
Flight Simulator 2 Review (PC) |
November 16, 2000 |
 In a year
notable for its lack of flight sims, Microsoft's already released two big ones--the
fun-but-unrealistic Crimson Skies and now Combat Flight Simulator 2, a hardcore sim that
allows you to refight the epic battles of WWI in the Pacific. |
| Big Mountain 2000 Review (N64) |
 The
two-plankers and the knuckle draggers have historically divided the mountain. No skiers
allowed in the pipe, and no boarders on the
slalom course. Southpeak is doing what they can to ameliorate this division, starting with
a fairly middle-of-the-road title for the N64, Big
Mountain 2000, in which you can don the skis or the board. It's not much new if you're
a snowboarding game afficianado, but it might tickle your skier buddies. Check it out. |
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