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GameSpot at Gen Con 2004

GameSpot was on hand at Gen Con Indy for the 30th anniversary of the Dungeons & Dragons pen-and-paper role-playing game...and all the PC and console games that were on display. Here we've got all our latest updates from the event--for you, no admission fees or 20-siders necessary!

Highlights
Jade Empire Summer Video Preview
BioWare shows off some new areas, characters, and combat styles from its mystical RPG in these exclusive narrated video demos.
POSTED: 08/18/04 05:11 PM
Sid Meier's Pirates! Hands-On
Avast! We finally get our hands on this upcoming remake of Sid Meier's classic game.
POSTED: 08/21/04 01:21 AM
Men of Valor Hands-On - Tet Offensive and Early Missions
We take on 2015's upcoming PC and Xbox shooter during the infamous Vietnam War siege and through the training missions.
POSTED: 08/20/04 04:56 PM
Predator: Concrete Jungle Updated Hands-On
We get our hands on VU Games' upcoming action game that stars the fearsome alien known as the predator.
POSTED: 08/20/04 04:41 PM
The Bard's Tale Updated Impressions - Midgame Hack-and-Slash
We take a look at some of the hack-and-slash areas in some of the later levels in the upcoming successor to the classic role-playing game.
POSTED: 08/20/04 10:24 PM
FlatOut Updated Hands-On
Bugbear's upcoming road racing game will at least have the decency to throw you clear of the wreck. Get the details here.
POSTED: 08/20/04 11:30 PM
World of Warcraft Gameplay Footage 23
We've got brand-new footage of the recently revealed hunter character class, which is being shown off at Gen Con 2004.
Tribes: Vengeance Gameplay Footage 24
Tribes: Vengeance is on display at Gen Con 2004, and we've got the latest footage. Check it out!
Stories
World of Warcraft Updated Hands-On - The Hunter Class (PC)
As World of Warcraft's lengthy beta test continues, Blizzard introduces an exciting new character class, and we dive in to check it out.
POSTED: 08/23/04 05:10 PM
Dungeons & Dragons designers, writers discuss the future of licensed games (PC) (PS2)
Wizards of the Coast designers and noted writers weigh in on the future of licensed video games now that D&D has turned 30.
POSTED: 08/21/04 09:50 PM
Microsoft Zone to bring Settlers of Catan online, offline (PC)
Microsoft's online PC game network shows off its upcoming online-and-offline adaptation of the classic board game.
POSTED: 08/21/04 01:37 AM
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude Updated Impressions (PC) (XBOX) (PS2)
We check out the next Leisure Suit Larry game at Gen Con 2004.
POSTED: 08/20/04 05:14 PM
Media Updates
World of Warcraft Screens (PC)Movies
18 new shots posted.
POSTED: 08/20/04 02:40 PM
Tribes: Vengeance Gameplay Footage 23 (PC)
Get into the tower and lay low for a while.
POSTED: 08/19/04 02:50 PM
Tribes: Vengeance Gameplay Footage 22 (PC)
The Imperials already have most of their fuel, so you better get moving.
POSTED: 08/19/04 02:47 PM
Tribes: Vengeance Gameplay Footage 21 (PC)
Try to capture all of the fuel and return it to your depot to win.
POSTED: 08/19/04 02:44 PM
Men of Valor Gameplay Footage 4 (XBOX)
Check out an awesome firefight in this clip. (Mature audiences only)
POSTED: 08/19/04 02:34 PM
Men of Valor Gameplay Footage 3 (XBOX)
Get a first-hand glimpse of an intense battle in this movie. (Mature audiences only)
POSTED: 08/19/04 02:32 PM
Men of Valor Gameplay Footage 2 (XBOX)
Take a look at the intro movie to Men of Valor.
POSTED: 08/19/04 02:28 PM
World of Warcraft Gameplay Footage 22 (PC)
You have to watch out for the tail stingers on scorpions.
POSTED: 08/18/04 04:42 PM
World of Warcraft Gameplay Footage 21 (PC)
An orc hunter fights some boars in the starting area.
POSTED: 08/18/04 04:39 PM