Capturing the nostalgia and sheer fun of the original video game revolution, Atari,
Inc. today announced that ATARI(R) ANTHOLOGY(TM) is now available at retailers
nationwide. Featuring the largest collection of Atari games ever assembled, ATARI
ANTHOLOGY includes 85 classic Atari games being made available for the first time
ever for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox(R) video
game system from Microsoft.
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No Software, No Cables; Paired Wireless Transceivers Link Game Console to Broadband
Connection

Logitech today eliminated a major nuisance for online gamers: connecting a gaming
system to an inconveniently located broadband Internet connection. The new Logitech(R)
Play Link(TM) wireless extension offers one-step wireless. Consumers just plug
it in and play online games on their PlayStation(R)2, Xbox(R) and PC game networks,
even if their Internet connection is on the other side of the house. Read the rest of this entry

Fonix(R) Corp., a communications and technology company providing integrated
telecommunications services and value-added speech technologies, has been selected
by Ubisoft, an international publisher of interactive entertainment products,
to provide interactive voice capabilities for the Xbox version of Tom Clancy’s
Ghost Recon(TM) 2. The second installment in the best-selling game franchise will
feature the award-winning Fonix VoiceIn speech interface.
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Collaboration with Half-Life 2 authors Valve results in the limited-edition
Alienware Aurora ‘City 17′

Alienware®, the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook,
media center, and professional systems, announced the availability of the Alienware
AuroraTM City 17. This exclusive limited-edition gaming system was developed with
advice from Half-Life 2 developers Valve in order to deliver the best possible
experience for this holiday season’s PC blockbuster. The Aurora City 17 specifications
include the killer combination of an AMD AthlonTM 64 FX-55 processor and ATI RADEONTM
X800XT graphics for jaw-dropping performance. Read the rest of this entry

In “Metroid Prime 2 Echoes,” the Bounty Hunter Becomes the Hunted.

You might be comfortable in the armor. You might wield the arm cannon with devastating
precision. And you might even be a master at maneuvering the Morph Ball. Yet nothing
you’ve encountered has prepared you for the edge-of-your-seat adventure of “Metroid(R)
Prime 2 Echoes,” launching today exclusively for Nintendo GameCube(TM).
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Sequel to the Best-Selling Video Game of 2003 Unleashes the Living, Breathing
World of Tuner Culture

Electronic Arts today announced that Need for Speed(TM) Underground 2 has shipped
to retail stores nationwide for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system,
Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance
and PC. The sequel to last year’s run-away hit which sold over 8 million copies
worldwide, Need for Speed Underground 2 features a massive, free-roaming game
world where players can immerse themselves in the tuner culture as they race through
more than 125 miles of open road. Read the rest of this entry

During his time in the NFL, Buffalo Bills’ star running back Willis McGahee has
encountered some of the toughest competitors the gridiron has to offer; but as
every Halo fan knows, it takes more than a helmet and some shoulder pads to declare
yourself a Master Chief. On Tuesday, November 16, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
EST, gamers will get a chance to challenge McGahee in Halo 2 on Xbox® Live™
in this “Game with Fame” event. Gamers looking to exchange fire with
the Bills’ leading rusher will need to keep an eye out for “WMcGahee21″
on Xbox Live during this event. For more details, gamers should head to the official
“Game with Fame” site (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/news/events/gamewithfame.htm). Read the rest of this entry

Activision Value Publishing, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc.,
is taking the virtual hunt to unprecedented levels with Cabela’s(R) Big Game Hunter
2005 Adventures, the first story-driven hunting adventure. Available now for the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and Game Boy(R) Advance for a suggested
retail price of $29.99-$19.99, Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2005 Adventures has been
rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. The game will also be available for
the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube(TM) later this
month.
“As the number one hunting franchise in the industry, we wanted to continue
to innovate the genre with a new dimension of gameplay that would appeal to fans
of the franchise and new players alike,” says Patrick Kelly, Vice President
of Studios, Activision Value Publishing, Inc. “The storyline in Cabela’s
Big Game Hunter 2005 Adventures draws players into the adventure and delivers
a degree of emotional satisfaction that comes when goals are met and more of the
story is unraveled as a result of successfully completing their objectives.” Read the rest of this entry

– Virtual Reality Accessories are Perfect for Gamers Seeking More: More Interactivity,
More Immersion, More Realistic Graphics & More Exciting Effects

– E-D Wireless Glasses Enhance the Gaming Experience & Can Also Be Used
to Watch DVDs and View Digital Photos in Real 3D

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Halo 2 Marks the Biggest 24 Hours in Entertainment Retail History with $125 Million in Sales.

“Halo 2″ broke entertainment retail records in its first 24 hours on store shelves. Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the highly-anticipated game sold through 2.4 million units in the U.S. and Canada, driving cash register receipts to the $125 million mark.

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