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Confirmed: F.E.A.R 2 demo for Xbox 360 and PS3
Posted: 09.01.2009 10:00 by Jamie Davey Comments: 1
Warner Bros. today confirmed that a demo for F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin will be released on both the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace at the end of January. No specific date was given.

Over 10 million "unique users" have played COD4 on Xbox 360
Posted: 09.01.2009 08:22 by Technet2k Comments: 0
Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling has unleashed some big stats from Modern Warfare, revealing the number of users who've at least logged into Xbox Live once.

Less than 3% of players have managed to crack Airplane on veteran difficulty, with Bowling congratulating you for joining "a very elite club." Over 4.3m users on PS3 multiplayer.

"Addictive" puzzler Cuboid launches exclusively for PS3 on PSN
Posted: 09.01.2009 07:34 by Technet2k Comments: 0
Creat Studios and TikGames' Cuboid has launched over the PlayStation Network and sports "66 twisted levels" with promises of more to come.

According to the developer there isn't any one "single solution for the levels", so your encouraged to rack your brain to find your own path. Cuboid is availble for $9.99.

Ferrari Challenge unlikely to get DLC, licensing 'bites dev in rear'
Posted: 09.01.2009 07:22 by Technet2k Comments: 0
Planned DLC for Ferrari Challenge on PS3 "may never see the light of day" because of problems with licensing over differing regions.

System 3 has "tried and is still trying" to launch the downloadable content for fans, but the work will be salvaged through SuperCar Challenge regardless; "it won't go to waste."

GDC panel line-up reveals 'Mass Effect 2', could it arrive in 2009?
Posted: 09.01.2009 07:07 by Technet2k Comments: 1
With the revelation that BioWare will be talking about the "Iterative Level Design Process" for the second instalment, could it be ready for Christmas?

The lecture will be devs discussing how they've managed to shave time off developing levels, keep quality high and costs down. This is the first 'showcase' for Mass Effect 2.

Patch on way for LittleBigPlanet, hopes to "resolve many" mishaps
Posted: 09.01.2009 06:46 by Technet2k Comments: 0
A jumbo patch was released for LBP before Christmas that fixed a lot and improved other stuff along the way, but not all was well.

More troubling were the problems the Metal Gear DLC seemed to be causing for users which included save data falling down bottomless pits and other DLC missing in action.

PSP and PS3 total userbase tops population of Italy, reaches 61m
Posted: 09.01.2009 05:39 by Technet2k Comments: 0
Combined the Sony platforms have obtained a userbase of over 61 million, with PSN sporting 17 million unique accounts.

That's all according to Sony CEO Howard Stringer, and SCE CEO Kaz Hirai who flaunted numbers during their CES keynote speech. Home has shifted $1m in virtual goods also.

EA moves Godfather II forward, now releasing on February 27th
Posted: 09.01.2009 05:25 by Jamie Davey Comments: 0
Electronic Arts announced yesterday that it would be releasing Godfather II in March, although now they have told us that it will be released on February 27th. Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo’s Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960's Florida, Cuba and New York. As the head of the family, players can build a crew and grow their family in an effort to become the most powerful mob syndicate in America.

No reason was given for the incorrect release date, but it's good to see that it will be coming sooner than we originally thought.

PlayStation Network Update
Posted: 09.01.2009 05:15 by Jamie Davey Comments: 0
The PlayStation Network has been updated with a wide range of new content, although the only thing that interests us is the Lord Of The Rings: Conquest demo that is available to download for free.

The usual suspects of songs for Rock Band and Guitar Hero World Tour have also been released.

Eidos blame "diffcult" economy for Tomb Raider sales slumping
Posted: 09.01.2009 05:14 by Technet2k Comments: 2
Retailers, particularly in North America, have begun discounting prices "above our expectations," say Eidos.

Many are also "restricting inventory levels" and full year revenue is expected to fall below forecasts. Batman: Arkham Asylum maybe the saving financial grace for Eidos in 2009.
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