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May 30, 2003
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We conclude our E3 coverage with a special report on the show that offered unprecedented sequelitis, but also industry reassurance with titles of undeniably high quality. Photos and vids included.
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Check out our archive of all E3 2003 coverage - three hours of video, pre-show news, conference reports, full hands-on show coverage and impressions.
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Here are ten clean screenshots of the much anticipated Metroid Prime 2, which was unveiled briefly at Nintendo's E3 Conference.
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SCEI boss Ken Kutaragi discusses at length the strategy for the new PSP and PSX. Here's what he said.
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[Back online!] Over three hours of high-quality video from the best games at E3, including a number of hot exclusives. If you think you've seen everything worth seeing from this year's E3, think again. Oh, and they're all FREE!
May 28, 2003
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It's not PlayStation 3, it's a new home entertainment system that plays PS2 games and DVDs, records TV programs and supports MemoryStick. Details and images inside.
May 26, 2003
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Over three hours of high-quality video from the best games at E3, including a number of hot exclusives. If you think you've seen everything worth seeing from this year's E3, think again. Oh, and they're all FREE!
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Full impressions from GameCube Mario Kart, along with some new E3 screens and impressive direct feed videos.
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Full gameplay impressions from Insomniac's gorgeous Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando. New screens and vids included.
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Naughty Dog's Jak II sequel is better than the original - but how much better? We investigate in our E3 playtest. New screens and vids included.
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Our impressions from Itagaki-san's gameplay demonstrations at the Microsoft and Tecmo booths. New screens and video inside.
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Koji Igarashi brings the legendary Castlevania series into 3D, properly. Check out our impressions from the show.
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The 'Directors Cut' of the original Sonic Adventure is coming to GameCube. It looks better and it has loads of classic 8-BIT Sonic titles hidden inside. What more do you need?
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Square Enix's exclusive GameCube FF title doesn't exactly provide the impact of PS2's titles in the series. We took a cloer look anyway. Screens and video included.
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Sony's Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits is a quaint little turns-based RPG - here are our impressions plus screens and video from the show.
May 22, 2003
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Full impressions from the drop-dead stunning gameplay presentation at E3's Half Life 2 booth. Hi-res screens included.
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Gamers who experienced the original thrill ride are in for a major treat with the next installment of the venerable futuristic racing series. Impressions plus the new screenshots.
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Two E3's ago, we stumbled across a unique looking game in Nintendo's booth known as Pikmin. Here are impressions of this E3's sequel, plus new screens.
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Two E3's ago, we stumbled across a unique looking game in Nintendo's booth known as Pikmin. Here are impressions of this E3's sequel, plus new screens.
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Gossip reaches us that Capcom are set to publish Grand Theft Auto in Japan - details here.
May 21, 2003
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Watch twelve minutes of high-quality Metal Gear Solid 3, in whole or in chunks - plus the first screenshots, and our impressions.
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An update to our earlier story - Sega confirms that the 'new Sega console' talk with Yuji Naka was down to translation issues.
May 19, 2003
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Tonnes of new screens, and hi-res, direct feed video! Doom 3 was shown at E3 with a brand new trailer. Our impressions plus media, inside.
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Halo 2 just ruined the next year of our lives. Quite simply, everything between now and the game's release will pale in comparison. Impressions and new screens inside.
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Sega's annual financial report has revealed a move out of the red, while Sato is stepping down to be replaced by...
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Finally the Gamecube recieves some Konami love in the form of a beautifully remade version of the original Metal Gear Solid. Impressions and first screens.
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Sega's Wow Entertainment brings us this milennium's version of Altered Beast on the PS2 - how did it go down at E3? Hmmm. Impressions and screens within.
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Konami unleased Gradius V at the show, and here's what we think - but be warned, this reporter is a tad biased.
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With all the console Sonic goodness appearing at the show, the Gameboy Advance recieved not one but two Sonic titles. Impressions and new screens inside.
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Namco's new racing title was shown in video form at the show - so what was it like? Our impressions plus the first screens.
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One of Konami's newest offerings at their booth this year, Fire Fighter F.D. 18 was shown in video form only and looked quite hot! Impressions and screens within.
May 16, 2003
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In an interview conducted this afternoon, Yuji Naka revealed that there might be a new Sega console platform. Is this possible? Details inside...
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Our impressions from Bizarre Creations' stunning sequel to PGR. New E3 screenshots inside.
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Lucas Arts and Factor 5 bring Rogue Squadron 3: Rebel Strike to GameCube, as one of the biggest titles at Nintendo's booth. Our impressions plus screens.
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Brand new info and screens in our hands-on impressions from the gorgeous-looking Sudeki.
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The promising Deus Ex: Invisible War had a strong showing at the Eidos booth. Here are our impressions, plus new screens...
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Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge from Microsof is a surprisingly solid title. See here for our impressions and new screens.
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UbiSoft's newest Tom Clancy title for Xbox - impressions from the showfloor. New screens included.
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Microsoft's Midtown Madness 3 is finally nearing the completion of its development. Impressions plus new screens.
May 13, 2003
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Earlier today, Nintendo took their turn to update the world on their business and their games. But there's not much to get excited about just yet. Full report inside.
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This morning SCEA revealed their E3 line-up, showed GT4 for the first time, and announcced a new disc-based handheld console, PSP - details inside.
May 12, 2003
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Our thoughts and impressions from this year's Xbox E3 Briefing - plus all the new announcements.
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Detailed hands-on impressions of Sonic Heroes - everything you want to know, including co-operative play functionality, and our thoughts on how well it works. First screens included.
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Check out our hands-on impressions with Sega's awesome new mission-based platform adventure, Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg. Lots of screens included.
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With the Pre-E3 Media briefings set to kick off tomorrow, E3 is soon going to be in full swing. Here's a look at the Convention Center today - and this year's big logo is...
May 9, 2003
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Konami has mistakenly let the snake out of the bag. Metal Gear Solid 3: The Snake Eater revealed inside, in the first ever screens and stunning, direct-feed footage.
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Check out the first ever footage of Mario Kart Double Dash - direct feed and looking lovely.
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All updates for E3 2003 - check here for pre-show coverage, firstparty conference reports, full show coverage and tonnes of post-show follow-up - plus all the media you need.
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Although Nintendo haven't officially revealed their complete line-up for E3, we've put together this list based on what we know will be there.
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Xbox is in for one killer show this year. See our list of expected titles inside.
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Namco Hometek have revealed their E3 line-up, including R: Racing Evolution - first screens inside.
May 8, 2003
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id Software probably aren't looking quite so smug with the arrival of these ten stunning hi-res screens from Half-Life 2.
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Sega's first set of screens from the forthcoming Kunoichi: Shinobi reveal a female ninja in an obvious Shinobi sequel.
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First screens of Tecmo's DOA Online, which includes DOA1 and DOA2, have emerged. See them here.
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Here are the first screens from Sega's Altered Beast, which makes its debut at E3 next week.
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The provisionally titled Dororo has been revealed in the first set of screens. Check them out inside.
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Not historically the most exciting publisher stand at E3, Sony do have several quality titles to look forward to this year. Here's the Kikizo list.
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Sega and Sammy fail to reach an agreement, Namco pulls out of other proposal. What does Sega have in store for fans next? Full report.
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Speculation indicates that Tecmo's DOA Online will include everything from DOA1 and DOA2. First details inside.
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No more NiGHTS or Crazy Taxi games, Shenmue III still not approved by Corporate Planning division.
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While the world waits to play Doom III, Activision are keen to show they've got a few other games lined up as well.
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Infogrames have announced a global name change to Atari, the most powerful brand they own, effective immediately.
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With only weeks to go until the global release of Enter the Matrix, we though it was time for a final preview - new screens included.
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EA announces a ridiculous number of games (23) that will be shown at E3 - including some surprises, like FIFA 2004! Full list and details inside.
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Four cool new screens added to our preview of Eidos' Deus Ex: Invisible War.
May 6, 2003
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Konami confirms Metal Gear Solid 3 will make an appearance at E3 next week, but in what form remains a mystery.
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Konami's Hideo Kojima and Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto collaborate on a special Metal Gear Solid exclusively for GameCube.
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One of Acclaim's premiere titles on show at this year's E3 gets a bunch of new screens released. Check them out here.
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Microsoft are set to officially unveil Counter-Strike at E3 - and here are the first twelve Xbox screens to prove it.
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Eidos's strong showing includes the new Tomb Raider, Deus Ex II, Backyard Wrestling and Legacy of Kain: Defiance. Come inside for the full list with all the details.
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Square Enix's line-up at E3 consists of some quality new role playing games - loads of them. Get the details inside.
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Codemasters' Colin McRae Rally 04 is set to hit the PS2 and Xbox this fall, and who are we to argue? First screens and details.
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EA have released the first images of SSX3 ahead of E3. See them inside.
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Capcom have announced their line-up for this year's show, and there are a couple of surprises in there.
May 3, 2003
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Due to the wonders of shifting magazine print dates, the world has seen GT4 screens and renders well in advance of E3. Release date? Christmas 2003! Look now!
Satoru Iwata Video Interview - the late Nintendo president spoke with Kikizo in 2004 as 'Nintendo Revolution' loomed.
Kaz Hirai Video Interview - the first of Kikizo's interviews with the man who went on to become global head of Sony.
Ed Fries Video Interview - one of Xbox's founders discusses an epic journey from Excel to Xbox.
Yu Suzuki, the Kikizo Interview - we spend time with one of gaming's most revered creators.
Tetris - The Making of an Icon: Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers reveal the fascinating story behind Tetris
Rare founders, Chris and Tim Stamper - their only interview? Genuinely 'rare' sit down with founders of the legendary studio.
The History of First-Person Shooters - a retrospective, from Maze War to Modern Warfare