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<!-- 

  This (potential generic) XML file contains a list of release dates for
  computer games - for now only my exciting PC-games for 2003.

  The XML file is generic in that respect that it can be used as list
  for all types of games to the different platforms.

  The list starts with a <definitions> element which currently aren't
  actively used, but merely may help you in determining what to write
  in some of the other sub-elements of a <game> element.

  Please observe that the last <game> entry (available at the bottom)
  is a template for <game> entries.

  Michael Suodenjoki, michael@suodenjoki.dk, January 2003


-->
<release-list updated="2003.08.29">
  <definitions>

    <categories>
      <category-def>
         <category>Action</category>
         <description>A game with fast moving action.</description>
      </category-def>

      <!-- Action | FPS | Strategy | Adventure | Sport | Racing | RPG | MMORPG | Simulation -->
    </categories>

    <platforms>
       <platform-def>
         <platform>PC</platform>
         <description>Game for the personal computer PC - typically on a CD-ROM or DVD.</description>
       </platform-def>
       <platform-def>
         <platform>XBOX</platform>
         <description>Game for the Microsoft XBOX - typically on a CD-ROM or DVD.</description>
       </platform-def>
       <platform-def>
         <platform>PS2</platform>
         <description>Game for the Sony PlayStation 2 - typically on a CD-ROM.</description>
       </platform-def>
       <platform-def>
         <platform>GC</platform>
         <description>Game for the Nintendo Game Cube.</description>
       </platform-def>
       <platform-def>
         <platform>GBA</platform>
         <description>Game for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance.</description>
       </platform-def>
    </platforms>

    <statuss>
      <status-def>
        <status>Announced</status>
        <description>Game is officially announced in a press release.</description>
      </status-def>
      <status-def>
        <status>Released</status>
        <description>Game is officially released and is available in shops.</description>
      </status-def>
      <status-def>
        <status>Gold</status>
        <description>Game is finished - and is currently been pressed and distributed. Is not yet available in shops.</description>
      </status-def>
      <status-def>
        <status>Rumoured</status>
        <description>Game is at the moment only a rumour. No official press releases etc.</description>
      </status-def>
    </statuss>

    <regions>
      <region-def>
        <region>World</region>
      </region-def>
      <region-def>
        <region>North America</region>
      </region-def>
      <region-def>
        <region>Europe</region>
      </region-def>
      <region-def>
        <region>Scandinavia</region>
      </region-def>
    </regions>
  </definitions>

  <!-- Okay here starts the release list -->

  <game>
    <name>Splinter Cell</name>
    <category>Action</category>
    <category>FPS</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <date created="2002.12.31"> 
      <status>Released</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>1</month>
      <day>30</day>
    </date>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Ubi Soft</name>
      <url>http://www.ubisoft.com</url>
    </publisher-company>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Unreal II: The Avakening</name>
    <url>http://www.unreal2.com</url>
    <category>FPS</category>
    <category>Action</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <date created="2002.12.31"> 
      <status>Released</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>2</month>
      <day>7</day>
    </date>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Atari (previously Infogrames)</name>
      <url>http://www.atari.com</url>
    </publisher-company>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Legend Entertainment</name>
      <url>http://www.legendent.com</url>
    </developer-company>
    <comment><![CDATA[
      The best FPS graphics yet to be seen. Incredible landscapes. Great action game. 
      ]]>
    </comment>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Command &amp; Conquer: Generals</name>
    <category>Strategy</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <date created="2002.12.31"> 
      <status>Released</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>2</month>
      <day>14</day>
    </date>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Westwood</name>
      <url>http://www.westwood.com</url>
    </developer-company>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Electronic Arts</name>
      <url>http://www.ea.com</url>
    </publisher-company>
    <comment><![CDATA[
      Wanting to control your own army against the tyrans? Good graphics. Excellent real team strategy (RTS) game.
      ]]>
    </comment>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb</name>
    <category>Action Adventure</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <date created="2002.12.31"> 
      <status>Released</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>2</month>
      <day>18</day>
    </date>
    <developer-company>
      <name>LucasArts</name>
      <url>http://www.lucasarts.com</url>
    </developer-company>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Star Trek - Elite Forces II</name>
    <game-url>http://www.st-ef2.com/</game-url>
    <category>FPS</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <date created="2003.06.24"> 
      <status>Released</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>06</month>
      <day>24</day>
    </date>
    <date created="2003.06.05"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>6</month>
      <day>24</day>
    </date>
    <date created="2003.05.10"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>5</month>
      <day>30</day>
    </date>
    <date created="2002.12.31"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>3</month>
      <day>28</day>
    </date>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Ritual</name>
      <url>http://www.ritual.com</url>
    </developer-company>
    <comment><![CDATA[
      Game offer a fairly good gameplay and storyline - especially if you're a Star Trek fan. A decent singleplayer demo preview is available.  
      <a href="http://www.activision.com/en_US/game_specific/32002dcc-70fb-4313-909b-9387a5c129a9.html">More details at Activision</a>.  
      ]]>
    </comment>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Activision</name>
      <url>http://www.activision.com</url>
    </publisher-company>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Halo: Combat Evolved</name>
    <category>FPS</category>
    <category>Action</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <date created="2003.08.29"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>9</month>
      <day>23</day>
    </date>
    <date created="2002.12.31"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>6</month>
      <day>27</day>
    </date>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Gearbox Software</name>
      <url>http://www.gearboxsoftware.com</url>
    </developer-company>
    <comment><![CDATA[
      <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/games/Halo/default.asp">Halo page at Microsoft</a>
      ]]>
    </comment>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Microsoft Games</name>
      <url>http://www.microsoft.com/games</url>
    </publisher-company>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Half-Life 2</name>
    <category>FPS</category>
    <category>Action</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <date created="2003.05.10"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>09</month>
      <day>30</day>
    </date>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Vivendi Universal (VU) Games</name>
      <url>http://www.vugames.com/</url>
    </publisher-company>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Valve</name>
      <url>http://www.valvesoftware.com/</url>
    </developer-company>
    <comment><![CDATA[
       <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/halflife2/preview_6026488.html">Preview at GameSpot</a>.
    ]]></comment>
  </game>


  <game>
    <name>DOOM III</name>
    <category>FPS</category>
    <category>Action</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <date created="2003.08.29"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2004</year>
      <month>03</month>
      <day>01</day>
    </date>
    <date created="2002.12.31"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>12</month>
      <day>15</day>
    </date>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Activision</name>
      <url>http://www.activision.com</url>
    </publisher-company>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Id Software</name>
      <url>http://www.idsoftware.com</url>
    </developer-company>
    <comment>Let's not hope that we're doomed to wait to year 2004 for this. Please ID, hurry up!</comment>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Max Payne 2</name>
    <category>FPS</category>
    <category>Action</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <game-url>http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne2/</game-url>
    <date created="2003.08.29"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>10</month>
      <day>31</day>
    </date>
    <date created="2002.12.31"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>12</month>
      <day>31</day>
    </date>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Remedy Entertainment</name>
      <url>http://www.remedy-ent.com</url>
    </developer-company>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Rockstar Games</name>
      <url>http://www.rockstargames.com</url>
    </publisher-company>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Quake IV</name>
    <category>FPS</category>
    <category>Action</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <date created="2002.12.31"> 
      <status>Rumoured</status>
      <region>Scandinavia</region>
      <year>2004</year>
      <quarter>1</quarter>
      <month>1</month>
      <day>3</day>
    </date>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Raven</name>
      <url>http://www.ravengames.com</url>
    </developer-company>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Temple of Elemental Evil</name>
    <game-url></game-url>
    <category>RPG</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <comment><![CDATA[
      For some details see <a href="http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/previews/0,10869,2902161,00.html">GameSpot interview.</a>.
      Preview can also be seen at <a href="http://www.gamespy.com/previews/february03/toeevil/">GameSpy</a>.
      ]]>
    </comment>
    <date created="2003.06.05"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>9</month>
      <day>16</day>
    </date>
    <date created="2001.01.08"> 
      <status>Rumoured</status>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>9</month>
      <day>31</day>
    </date>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Troika Games</name>
      <url>http://www.troikagames.com</url>
    </developer-company>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Atari (previously Infogrames)</name>
      <url>http://www.atari.com</url>
    </publisher-company>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Tron 2.0</name>
    <category>Action Adventure</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>
    <date created="2003.08.29"> 
      <status>Released</status>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>8</month>
      <day>26</day>
    </date>
    <date created="2003.05.10"> 
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>8</month>
      <day>25</day>
    </date>
    <date created="2003.01.10"> 
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>4</month>
      <day>1</day>
    </date>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Monolith Productions</name>
      <url>http://www.lith.com</url>
    </developer-company>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Disney</name>
      <url>http://www.disney.com</url>
    </publisher-company>
    <comment><![CDATA[
      Official site <a href="http://www.tron20.net">www.tron20.net</a>.
      For some <a href="http://boomtown.net/articles/art.view.php?id=45202">details</a> (in Danish).
      ]]>
    </comment>
  </game>

  <game>
    <name>Far Cry</name>
    <game-url>http://www.farcry-thegame.com</game-url>
    <category>Action (FPS)</category>
    <platform>PC</platform>

    <date created="2003.08.29"> 
      <status>Announced</status>
      <year>2003</year>
      <month>11</month>
      <day>11</day>
    </date>
    <developer-company>
      <name>Crytek</name>
      <url>http://www.crytek.com</url>
    </developer-company>
    <publisher-company>
      <name>Ubi Soft</name>
      <url>http://www.ubi.com</url>
    </publisher-company>
    <comment><![CDATA[
      Looks to offer impressive graphics and excellent storyline.
      ]]>
    </comment>
  </game>

  <!-- Okay here comes the template that you shouldn't change but may copy for each of your entries. -->

  <game template="1">
    <name></name>
    <game-url></game-url>
    <category></category>
    <platform></platform>
    <!-- If not present - the expected release date is unknown (ie. TBA) -->
    <date created="yyyy.mm.dd"> 
      <status></status>
      <url><!-- Url to press release etc --></url>
      <region></region>

      <year>yyyy</year>
      <quarter>#</quarter>
      <halfyear>1/2</halfyear>

      <!-- Always provide expected year, month and day elements -->
      <month>m</month>
      <day>d</day>
    </date>
    <developer-company>
      <name></name>
      <url></url>
    </developer-company>
    <publisher-company>
      <name></name>
      <url></url>
    </publisher-company>
    <comment><![CDATA[
      ]]>
    </comment>
  </game>

</release-list>