| Matt Damon turned down Bourne videogame over violence levels | |
| Posted: 29.04.2008 04:16 by Jamie |  Comments: 0 |
 Apparently the movie star who plays the trained black-ops operative Bourne exited negotiations for his likeness and voice because of the ingame violence.
It seems linked to his mother’s public disdain for violence in videogames and its capacity to "desensitize kids", adult film shoot-outs seem okay though... | |
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| First details of Gothic 4: Arcania appear, set 10 years after the last | |
| Posted: 28.04.2008 04:40 by Jamie | Comments: 1 |
 A German magazine has the beans but not being in English they could hardly spill, that was at least until the Internet ravaged the publication.
The adventures will take place this time on southern islands, each with their own climates and whatnot for the famed Wanderer to stroll through. | |
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| Videogames are still "miles away" from conquering the mass market | |
| Posted: 25.04.2008 06:58 by Jamie | Comments: 3 |
 Relentless Software, the developer of Buzz!, feels that games are still falling short of ensnaring the real mass market.
Co-founder David Amor says that while the "just for boys" stigma for gaming is being discredited, the industry still has a long journey to make. | |
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| New "3rd gen" heat sinks mean new lighter and more efficient PS3 | |
| Posted: 25.04.2008 06:32 by Jamie | Comments: 2 |
 The new design of heat sink will increase heat dissipation but also weigh lighter than the previous generations used for the PS3 console.
Furukawa Electric Co, a Japanese company, has showcased their new design as smaller, much lighter and cheaper than its predecessors. | |
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| Rumour-mill: Codemasters to change UK Racing Studio's flat tyre? | |
| Posted: 24.04.2008 06:26 by Jamie | Comments: 1 |
 It hit the news a while back that SEGA was closing down their UK based Racing Studio, but now rumour has it that Codemasters may well have entered into a deal.
Reports from within the studio suggest that SEGA was looking for a possible buyer and that Codemasters is a prime runner. | |
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| Rumour-mill: Prince of Persia Prodigy confirmed and with website? | |
| Posted: 24.04.2008 06:06 by Jamie | Comments: 2 |
 Recently snooping enthusiasts uncovered the trademarking of 'Prodigy' for the Ubisoft platforming franchise.
Now according to the Ubisoft forum community a mysterious website has emerged which users were taken to after visiting the suspected official sites address. | |
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| Sony announce the rumoured Grand Theft Auto IV PS3 bundle pack | |
| Posted: 23.04.2008 07:23 by Jamie | Comments: 1 |
 Yes they've made it official; Sony will be letting Rockstar's GTAIV loose on the streets in an official console bundle pack.
The PS3 unit will come with a 40GB hard drive, a SIXAXIS wireless controller and of course the game. This bundle will be available in the UK on April 29th for £319.99 (RRP). | |
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| Interplay's Earthworm Jim getting revived with game, series and film | |
| Posted: 23.04.2008 06:46 by Jamie | Comments: 1 |
 It looks like Interplay was super serious when they planned to arise from the dead and raise their unholy brethren of gaming properties. They've partnered up with Doug TenNapel, the franchise creator of Earthworm Jim to work on his comeback. Earthworm Jim 4 really is on its way. | |
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| Call of Duty re-negotiation claims are total fabrication say Activision | |
| Posted: 23.04.2008 06:32 by Jamie | Comments: 4 |
 The publisher is quick to discredit the rumour of Infinity Ward looking to hold sole development rights to the franchise.
They're adament that both Infinity Ward and Treyarch will be onboard. The rumours spread from an ex-Activision employee of Underground Development which is scheduled to close. | |
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| Prince of Persia: Prodigy is 09's PoP game? Trademark suggests so | |
| Posted: 23.04.2008 05:53 by Jamie | Comments: 2 |
 Recently Jordan Mechner, creator of the platforming Prince, filed trademarks for the Prodigy name. The document also applies only to "game software and electronic game programs."
Ubisoft Montreal handles the Prince of Persia games and the publisher has been very quiet about its details, including what platforms he'll be platforming. | |
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