The annual Game Developers Conference, once a relatively small venue for game industry professionals, is now a much bigger attraction. Now, the gaming press arrives in droves, knowing that many of the hottest upcoming games will be on display, even as major news and announcements break straight from the show floor. GameSpot's crew is on location at San Jose, California to bring you comprehensive coverage of the show.Independent Games Festival
Sony PSP in Action!Gaming in JapanRelated GamesGet more information on any of the following HighlightsSCEA exec sheds light on how Sony intends to build on its power base of hardware supremacy. BioWare shows off another facet of its exotic Xbox RPG. We take an updated look at Lionhead's open-ended role-playing game for the Xbox at GDC 2004. We take an updated look at Lionhead's sequel to Black & White at Game Developers Conference 2004. Mobile gaming exec says gravy train on the wayVerizon's Paul Palmieri predicts a rosy future for wireless content providers--GDC Mobile keynote pushes the sector, and Verizon. Spotlight on the 2004 Independent Games FestivalCheck out all finalists and winners of the 2004 Independent Games Festival, and be sure to download the free trial versions! Flashbang picked as Project Goldmaster winnerAOL and Cartoon Network pick indie shop behind the nifty Beesley's Buzzwords to work in the big leagues. This footage, shot at GDC 2004, shows off some of the graphical capabilities of the Sony PSP. Take a look at some footage of the first publicly displayed PSP game, Death, Jr. Tetsuya Mizuguchi takes aim: targets gamers' instinctsFrom Sega GT to Space Channel 5, one designer takes GDC attendees down the road toward greater creativity. StoriesSiren US Version Hands-On Impressions (PS2)We spend a few minutes getting freaked out by Sony's unique and engaging horror game (now in English). EALA Senior Audio Director Erik Kraber reveals some of the strategies and processes used in developing compelling audio for Medal of Honor Rising Sun. Will the film and game industries ever learn to work in unison? John DesJardin takes attendees into the belly of the beast. They check in, but it's best if they don't stay too long at this event that has lagged at times. One gamer's perspective. Microsoft gives us a quick run-through of the next installment of the racing franchise at Game Developers Conference 2004. Microsoft shows off an updated version of Climax's Xbox RPG at Game Developers Conference 2004. We take a look at VU Games' upcoming stealth action game at GDC 2004. We hit the green with Sony's next Hot Shots golf game at Game Developers Conference 2004. We look at an early version of the next Crash Bandicoot game at GDC 2004. Details inside. We take an updated look at DreamCatcher's soon-to-be-released first-person shooter at GDC 2004. 2015 shows off the Xbox version of its intense Vietnam first-person shooter. Elixir Studios shows us how you'll try to take over the world as a diabolically clever evil genius. High Voltage and Vivendi show off the upcoming bawdy adventure game for the PC, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. The latest adventure starring VU Games' irrepressible Crash Bandicoot is set to make its way to the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in Q3 2004. Media UpdatesSiren Cutscene (PS2)Check out two very bizarre cinematics from the beginning of the game. Siren's unique sightjack ability lets you look through other characters' eyes. You'll have to use your sightjack ability in a number of puzzle solving situations. 4 new shots posted. Crazed police officers are no laughing matter. 12 new shots posted. Demis Hassabis discusses Evil Genius development updates during the past year. Davor Hunski fills us in on the development of Serious Sam 2. Check out some direct feed footage of a Serious Sam 2 engine demonstration. Take a look an interesting new use for the EyeToy in this footage from GDC 2004. Enemies wait in tunnels to ambush you. Julia knocks over barrels in her search for hidden foes. Julia penetrates a heavily defended base. Daniels fights a wave of enemies in a gladiatorial-like arena. A multinational force attacks the volcano lair. Pushing your opponents out of the way is one method of increasing your position. A saboteur damages a power plant, so technicians come in to repair it. The painkiller causes massive amounts of bloodshed in the subways. Red Ivan defends the cliffs from a Navy SEALs attack. This driver prefers to wreck his car rather than face the shame of finishing last. Henchmen work hard to expand and maintain the volcano hideout. You will find far worse things than rats in these tunnels. A Lancer takes a nice drive in a city. Check out the introduction cinematic where you receive your mission. Your encounters with enemies become shocking on this bridge. Julia penetrates a base defended by many hostiles. Tight tracks will put a dent in your new car. Daniels fights off a wave of opponents in a gladiatorial-like arena. Watch as international superstar William Hung demonstrates EyeToy: Groove at GDC 2004. This clip shows off the awesome vehicle damage system that is included in Rallisport Challenge 2. Take a look this clip that shows some what rally racing in stormy whether is all about. Comes complete with some nice water effects splashing on the camera lens. Here is a look at some night racing action in Rallisport Challenge 2, which definitely shows off some of the games immpressive lighting effects. Click to hear what Michael Johnson, product manager of Rallisport Challenge 2 has to say about the game. Checkout this impressive direct feed video of Rallisport Challenge 2 during a daytime race. 24 new shots posted. Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude Screens Men of Valor: Vietnam Screens Men of Valor: Vietnam Screens Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude Screens Cold Winter Screens Evil Genius Screens Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude Screens Red Ninja: End of Honor Screens Crash Twinsanity Screens Check out some early footage of the Serious Sam 2 engine from the GDC 2004 showfloor. Take a look at the full XNA Demonstration, complete with commentary. |