Max Payne 2 is 5 out of 5

So says gaming website Avault.com. In their review posted on Friday, they had this to say about the game...

* Max Payne 2 is a graphical powerhouse that is a delight to the visual senses.
* [Re: Max Payne 2...] It�s much like reading a good novel in that way.
* The music in the main title screen and the majority of the game is excellent. It�s moody, dark, and lonely, framing off the visual attitude completely.
* Max Payne 2 is easily one of my favorite games this year.

This is a good, lengthy review - make sure and check it out!!

Posted by Joe Siegler at 1:30 PM

Xbox Max Payne 2 Date Change

We just got word this morning that the release date of the Xbox version of Max Payne 2 has been changed - to November 26th! The Playstation 2 version of the game is still slated for December 3rd at this point. Please note that these dates apply only to the US market - PAL versions of the games don't have a formal release date yet, once we know, you will, too. You can pre-order these titles over at Amazon.com right now with these links: Xbox Version & Playstation 2 Version.

Posted by Joe Siegler at 1:30 PM

Max Payne 2 Demo Released

The awaited demo for Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne has been released and is now available for download. Those of you who were wondering about how the game will run on your system... well this is your chance! Download the demo and find out!

Below are a few download links (the demo is a 245Mb download):

* Rockstargames server
* 3D Gamers
* Fileplanet
* Fileshack

Posted by Joe Siegler at 6:15 PM

First Max Payne 2 Official Tutorials Online

The first official mod tutorials for Max Payne 2 are online now over at the official Max Payne 2 site. This update covers the basics, as well as some articles on prefabs, dynamic content, and AI characters. Check it out here. You can also download a version as well to your computer - that version is available here.

There are plenty more tutorials to come, so keep your eyes peeled!

Posted by Joe Siegler at 10:00 AM

Max Payne 2 on TV Tonight!

Tonight on US cable channel TechTV, their game programme "X Play" will have a review of Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. The show airs at 11PM EST tonight, as well as at 2AM & 4PM tomorrow. There are more airings than that, so scheck TechTV's site for full schedule details.

A text version of this review is online now, and you can check it out if you like. Here's a bit of what they had to say about it:

* Now that the game is in stores, it's just a question of whether or not you can handle all the Mature-rated action.
* ...the level of subtlety and detail that'll have you shouting your expletive of choice.
* All in all, it's an incredibly satisfying follow-up for fans of the original, and its look and feel makes it one of the year's most impressive titles.

But don't forget to check out Max on TV tonight over at TechTV's X Play. You can purchase your copy of Max Payne 2 from Amazon.com here.

Posted by Joe Siegler at 10:00 AM

Max Payne 2 is a Masterpiece!

..so says gaming news site elited.net in their review of Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. Here's some of their quotes.

* Max Payne was brilliant, Max Payne 2 is a masterpiece.
* Max Payne 2 is everything Max Payne was and more. It will tantalize your senses, and pulse your veins with a heart pumping adrenaline rush.
* From the moment that you pick up the box you realize this is something special.

You can purchase your copy of Max Payne 2 from Amazon.com here.

Posted by Joe Siegler at 12:40 PM