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Gamespot is featuring an article on the role of high-res graphics in today's games. Among the three important game designers is Rand Miller, who helped to create the Myst games and the recent Uru: Ages Beyond Myst:   For Miller, leaps in technology, while tempting, provided a hard-to-hit “moving target”–the programmer's dilemma of not knowing […]

The Path Of The Shell, the final expansion pack for Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, will soon be shipping to retail stores. The exact launch date is as yet unconfirmed by its publisher Ubisoft, but the PC availability is set at mid-July. The Path Of The Shell will feature new puzzles, player journals, the ability to […]

The excellent independent gaming website DIY Games has posted the May 2004 edition of Jozef Purdes’ ‘Independent Adventuring’ article. This monthly adventure gaming column reviews important developments in the adventure genre, and features capsule reviews of all notable Underground and interactive fiction games released during the month. The article is very well-written and thoroughly researched, […]

Developed by Japan's FromSoftware and to be distributed by Agetec Inc., Echo Night: Beyond, a supernatural techno-horror themed first person adventure exclusively for Playstation2, will debut in North America in July:   “Echo Night: Beyond introduces gamers to a unique first-person style of adventure gaming by taking them on a paranormal voyage to the moon […]

Those interested in flash adventure games might want to give “The Dead Case” a whirl. It’s a very darkish and atmospheric game where you play a ghost. The link is HERE.

Adventure Gamers has learned from a credible source that Ubi Soft has signed a deal to publish Frogwares’ Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring in North America. The third-person Sherlock Holmes adventure, which has largely flown under the radar to this point, looks like it is shaping up to be quite an impressive game, and we’re […]

Midnight Nowhere has just been put through the mill at The Adrenaline Vault, receiving 2/5 stars:   “Although somewhat original in its overall design, Midnight Nowhere fails to accomplish its objectives. The foul language, twisted humor, nudity, gore and violence are beyond what most gamers will appreciate, unless Postal is your idea of fun. When […]

The Adventure Company just released a 129MB playable demo for Streko-Graphics‘ soon-to-be-released first person adventure, Aura: Fate of the Ages. The demo can currently be found on FilePlanet and Gamer’s Hell. Aura is set to ship June 24th. For in-depth information on this title, check out our exclusive designer diary by Streko president Sergey Nartovich.

CNN.com has just finished playing Syberia II:   “Syberia II lacks some of the magic found in the original game, but it still proves to be a fun and rewarding adventure.   The story will keep players interested in Syberia II. Does this island exist? Is Hans delirious, or are there really mammoths that roam […]

The demo for developer Deja Vu Worlds’ upcoming PC first person title Alida, can now be had from Got Game Entertainmet’s site. Alternate download mirrors are at Gamer’s Hell. “This intricate first person 3D graphical adventure game created by Australian game developer, musician, and artist Cos Russo is set on Alida, an abandoned island theme […]