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Stardock's Wardell wants developer "principles" to save PC gaming
Recently Brad Wardell unveiled the Gamers' Bill of Rights which he believes would strengthen the PC games market, and he wants publishers to sign up to it.
He'd like to banish the 'it's just gonna work' attitude that regular gamers have toward consoles, as PC titles come bloated with DRM and other haphazards.
He'd like to banish the 'it's just gonna work' attitude that regular gamers have toward consoles, as PC titles come bloated with DRM and other haphazards.
New Silent Hill: Homecoming Screenshots
Posted: 09.09.2008 by JamieSI
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The Silent Hill: Homecoming image gallery has been updated with 46 new screenshots.
EA and Crytek unveil PC that's Crysis-ready at $699, specs detailed
Posted: 09.09.2008 by Technet2k
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While both publisher EA and developer Crytek are adamant that they're "not getting into the hardware business," they wanted this PC build for "convenience".
The upcoming Crysis Warhead expansion used the PC as the benchmark for Crytek; they wanted it to run on High settings with an average 30 frames per second.
The upcoming Crysis Warhead expansion used the PC as the benchmark for Crytek; they wanted it to run on High settings with an average 30 frames per second.
Rare: Nuts & Bolts concept to "expand" in next Banjo Kazooie
Posted: 09.09.2008 by Technet2k
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Neill Harrison, lead technical artist at Rare, has said the team have some "crazy ideas" on where to go with the new building mechanic they hope fans come to love.
If it succeeds then they'll definitely "expand it out" in the next Banjo Kazooie. He revealed that they started out with the same old formula for the duo but it was "a little bit stale."
If it succeeds then they'll definitely "expand it out" in the next Banjo Kazooie. He revealed that they started out with the same old formula for the duo but it was "a little bit stale."
XBLA: Samurai Shodown 2, RocketBowl, Shotest Shogi tomorrow
Posted: 09.09.2008 by Technet2k
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Wednesday, that day that allows tomorrow to happen, will see three new titles arrive on Xbox Live Arcade.
There'll be a new puzzle pack bundle for Buku Sudoku and 150 new levels for N+ too, both will be going for 200 MS points.
There'll be a new puzzle pack bundle for Buku Sudoku and 150 new levels for N+ too, both will be going for 200 MS points.
RA3 Executive Producer addresses fans on DRM situation
Posted: 09.09.2008 by JamieSI
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Many fans of Red Alert 3 have been concerned about the DRM copy protection system that will be implemented into the game. Premier Executive Producer Chris Corry has addressed concerned fans with a message on the official forums.
WAR open beta woe for Europeans, still "not yet solved the issue"
Posted: 08.09.2008 by Technet2k
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Poor Europe. Fans excited to get a taste for Warhammer Online in the open beta program will just have to wait a bit longer as servers get inundated.
Closed beta gamers are fine as their accounts are simply carried over but new recruits aren't having quite the same joy as the "key validation system has been taken offline".
Closed beta gamers are fine as their accounts are simply carried over but new recruits aren't having quite the same joy as the "key validation system has been taken offline".
Alone in the Dark gets a tune up for PS3 reveals developer Eden
Posted: 08.09.2008 by Technet2k
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There'll be more than just a smattering of tweaks added for the upcoming PS3 version of the gloomy Central Park. Car handling is among the top alterations.
Combining items is said to be easier too and the fissure chase bit will be less frustrating as they'll add some checkpoints and better hints. A tutorial for Spectral Vision!
Combining items is said to be easier too and the fissure chase bit will be less frustrating as they'll add some checkpoints and better hints. A tutorial for Spectral Vision!
Dues Ex 3 details coming from PC Zone on 9th October
Posted: 08.09.2008 by JamieSI
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Several posters on NeoGaf are reporting that Dues Ex 3 is going to appear in the next issue of PC Zone, a UK gaming magazine.
The reveal of Dues Ex 3 will be used to celebrate the achievement of the magazine's 200th issue, according to the scanned page.
The reveal of Dues Ex 3 will be used to celebrate the achievement of the magazine's 200th issue, according to the scanned page.
EA "deeply apologise" for Spore server problems, "ongoing issue"
Posted: 08.09.2008 by Technet2k
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The servers at EA just couldn't handle all that Spore it seems as scores of gamers can't connect to official servers. Still there's plenty of Maxis stuff to shake a spear at.
Apparently the culprit was messing with the "accounts server and the registration process" which neutered Spore Online. Things seem to be working now though?
Apparently the culprit was messing with the "accounts server and the registration process" which neutered Spore Online. Things seem to be working now though?
Take-Two: BioShock 2, Borderlands, Mafia 2, GTA IV DLC in '09
Posted: 08.09.2008 by Technet2k
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That publisher, you know - the one holding Rockstar's coin purse? Well they've announced that next fiscal year will be chuck full of T2 goodness.
November 1st hails in fiscal 2009 so keep your eyes peeled any time after that. Oh and they'll be publishing the heck out of more "Nick Junior products" too. w00t!
November 1st hails in fiscal 2009 so keep your eyes peeled any time after that. Oh and they'll be publishing the heck out of more "Nick Junior products" too. w00t!
Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer in development for PlayStation Network, coming October 2008
Posted: 08.09.2008 by JamieSI
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Eastasiasoft today announced release details for Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer, which is to be released on the PlayStation 3 in October 2008.
The PS3 version contains lots of additional new features not found in the original 2007 PC version release, including audio and visual improvements, updated game play, trophies support and much more.
The PS3 version contains lots of additional new features not found in the original 2007 PC version release, including audio and visual improvements, updated game play, trophies support and much more.
Star Wars: Force Unleashed in development for PC
Posted: 08.09.2008 by JamieSI
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Rock Paper Shotgun reports that a PC version of Star Wars: Force Unleashed could be in development, as hinted from the NVISION 08 conference, where COO of Pixelux (the company behind the physics for SW: Force Unleashed), Vik Sohal, said in his talk that a PC version is in development.
The future lies with "smaller and growth-oriented" videogames
Posted: 08.09.2008 by Technet2k
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That's according to Oddworld creator Lorne Lanning who also criticised the consoles for wrenching up the development costs of games; they’re "a step backwards."
Speaking with GameDaily, he believes that "connected gaming" is going to become a greater focus for gamers. Personalization is where it’s at apparently.
Speaking with GameDaily, he believes that "connected gaming" is going to become a greater focus for gamers. Personalization is where it’s at apparently.
MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Announce European Price Cut on Rock Band Instrument Edition on Xbox 360
Posted: 08.09.2008 by JamieSI
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EA announced this morning that a price cut for the European Rock Band Instrument Edition on the Xbox 360 has been made and sets a new price point of £109.99.
Full press release inside.
Full press release inside.
PEGI needs you!
Posted: 05.09.2008
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Don't like the idea of a film classification board rating games in the UK? Feel like standing up for your medium of choice?...
THQ's Warhammer 40K Space Marine gameplay exposed, oops
Posted: 05.09.2008 by Technet2k
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In what seems to have been a premature release of a 10-minute long movie, THQ Australia's Warhammer 40K Space Marine shows off its third-person action.
It comes with developer commentary and shows the player in his Spare Marine ensemble brutalising foes. Most of the action is emphasis with swordplay and finishers.
It comes with developer commentary and shows the player in his Spare Marine ensemble brutalising foes. Most of the action is emphasis with swordplay and finishers.
Take-Two reveal delay for Rockstar's Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Posted: 05.09.2008 by Technet2k
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The game is now expected to arrive October 21st. They announced the delay at a conference call with Take-Two CFO Lainie Goldstein citing marketing reasons.
Rockstar San Diego is handling Midnight Club: Los Angeles with the game blazing onto Xbox 360 and PS3, and a smaller fanfare on PSP with LA Remix.
Rockstar San Diego is handling Midnight Club: Los Angeles with the game blazing onto Xbox 360 and PS3, and a smaller fanfare on PSP with LA Remix.
The PC piracy crisis is "overblown" says Penumbra's Tom Jubert
Posted: 05.09.2008 by Technet2k
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In a blog article for Edge Online, game writer Tom Jubert offers his take on the 'crisis' of PC piracy. He's not all that convinced by Crytek's Cevat Yerli and his statistics.
He explains that some of these figures and hysteria don't give a "true impact of piracy on the PC", mainly because some markets just aren't that big to start with.
He explains that some of these figures and hysteria don't give a "true impact of piracy on the PC", mainly because some markets just aren't that big to start with.
Vivendi UK is no more, Activision-Blizz shuffle staff elsewhere
Posted: 05.09.2008 by Technet2k
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The UK office for Vivendi is but an empty shell now as some are let go while others get their new marching orders at Activision's Stockley Park facility.
Those who were made redundant all practically "chose that option," Activision Blizzard's UK managing director Andrew Brown tells MCV. Ghostbusters still in limbo.
Those who were made redundant all practically "chose that option," Activision Blizzard's UK managing director Andrew Brown tells MCV. Ghostbusters still in limbo.
Posted: 09.09.2008 by Technet2k
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