| DOOM part of "id Software DNA", number 4 on its way but no details | |
| Posted: 08.05.2008 04:43 by Jamie |  Comments: 3 |
 Given the length of time DOOM 3 took to reach avid gamers it's almost shocking to hear anything about such a thing until 2015 or so. Some breaks in tradition are a good thing.
id Software has advertised for new job posts at the company too, from producer to designer. Get those demonic resumes ready... | |
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| Bethesda's Emil Pagliarulo responds to 'dumbing down' criticisms | |
| Posted: 07.05.2008 06:23 by Jamie | Comments: 3 |
 With the company’s recent releases on console, Bethesda has come under criticism for losing depth in their RPGs.
Pagliarulo defends the game as the more hardcode of PC RPG gamers and long time fans of the Fallout franchise voice their concerns. | |
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| GTAIV rakes in $500 million its first week, PS3 game patch due today | |
| Posted: 07.05.2008 06:00 by Jamie | Comments: 1 |
 A New York Times article claims that Take-Two will be announcing this incredible news for Grand Theft Auto IV sales. 6 million copies sold, 3.6 the first day.
Extremely pleasing news for the publisher. Rockstar and Sony are also releasing a game patch to help multiplayer issues by reducing the load stress on servers. | |
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| Legends of Wrestlemania unveiled by THQ, reviving cult wrestlers | |
| Posted: 07.05.2008 05:42 by Jamie | Comments: 0 |
 Yes THQ is digging into the past to bring some of the wrestling entertainment industries greatest names back into the spotlight, at least in the videogame.
The game will be available on the Xbox360 and PS3, hoping to hit the ring sometime next spring around March. | |
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| MotorStorm 2 will get its demo before launch say Evolution Studios | |
| Posted: 07.05.2008 05:26 by Jamie | Comments: 0 |
 Paul Hollywood, creative director at Evolution, has said at Sony's PlayStation Day event that a demo for upcoming MotorStorm Pacific Rift is planned. He also said the game will "be locked at 30 frames-per-second in 720p", something the pre-alpha demo version lacked at the event. | |
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| EA Sports Freestyle label announced, FaceBreaker this September | |
| Posted: 07.05.2008 05:13 by Jamie | Comments: 0 |
 The cartoon-ish boxing game, which lets gamers 'break' the face of their opponent, is the first game from under the new Freestyle brand.
The new EA Sports brand label is to address the "growing, more casual sports gaming audience." FaceBreaker to be breaking faces in the ring this September. | |
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| Sony reveal Siren: Blood Curse an exclusive episodic title on PSN | |
| Posted: 07.05.2008 04:54 by Jamie | Comments: 2 |
 The downloadable episodes will be twelve in total and presented in a "TV-style" starting this summer, it's based in the Japanese village of Hanuda.
Sony are keen to believe this episode approach can keep the players on the edge of their seats and desperate for more of the Blood Curse mystery. | |
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| PixelJunk Monsters Encore releasing this Thursday for US | |
| Posted: 07.05.2008 03:58 by Kres | Comments: 1 |
 Sony Computer Entertainment America announced last night that PixelJunk Monsters Encore will be released on the US PlayStation Store this Thursday, the 8th May, 2008. The expansion pack will cost around $5.99 to download and features a secret landmass located between Tiki & Toki Islands. | |
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| SCEE PlayStation Day: PlayTV confirmed for September 2008 | |
| Posted: 06.05.2008 11:42 by Kres | Comments: 0 |
 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe President David Reeves announced today that PlayTV for the PlayStation 3 will be released in September 2008, priced at 99 Euros which is £77 for us brits. If you haven't heard about the PlayTV, it's a device that will allow your PlayStation 3 to become a freeview receiver and recorder, allowing you to watch and record any of those TV programs that you may miss. | |
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| SCEE PlayStation Day: SingStar for PS3 sells 220,000 units since launch | |
| Posted: 06.05.2008 11:23 by Kres | Comments: 1 |
 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss David Reeves has revealed that the PlayStation 3 version of SingStar as sold over 220,000 units since its launch. Reeves also claims that each user of SingStar for the PS3 downloads on average over 6 tracks, with total sales for the SingStore reaching around one million units. | |
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