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Resistance 2 beta pushed back to early October reveals Sony
The upcoming multiplayer beta for PS3 exclusive Resistance 2 won't be arriving this month at all now as it'll be debuting early next month instead.
Gamers can get in on the action if you've pre-ordered from GameStop or have subscribed for episode 3 of Qore - US only I'm afraid. Beta sign-ups will get access later.
Gamers can get in on the action if you've pre-ordered from GameStop or have subscribed for episode 3 of Qore - US only I'm afraid. Beta sign-ups will get access later.
New Midnight Club: Los Angeles Screenshots
Posted: 03.09.2008 by JamieSI
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The Midnight Club: Los Angeles image gallery has been updated with 21 new screenshots.
New Demigod Screenshots
Posted: 03.09.2008 by JamieSI
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The Demigod image gallery has been updated with 11 new screenshots.
Resi Evil 5 embraces "Gears-like" control scheme says Capcom
Posted: 02.09.2008 by Technet2k
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Producer Jun Takeuchi has revealed that gamers and fans shouldn't be all that "surprised" to find a new control scheme for Resi 5 at this year's Tokyo Game Show.
He added that he wouldn't be "confirming or denying anything" but later he did let slip that the new scheme would be "Gears-like", presumably to ramp up the action.
He added that he wouldn't be "confirming or denying anything" but later he did let slip that the new scheme would be "Gears-like", presumably to ramp up the action.
No StarCraft II in this year's Xmas stocking, 2009 "should" have it
Posted: 02.09.2008 by Technet2k
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Blizzard's revival of the cult classic real-time strategy StarCraft won't be stuffed in the back of Santa's sleigh this year but will hopefully arrive in '09.
This is in no way a definite certainty though as Blizzard are sticklers for quality and won't release early, or at the behest of Activision Blizzard, if they don't want to.
This is in no way a definite certainty though as Blizzard are sticklers for quality and won't release early, or at the behest of Activision Blizzard, if they don't want to.
Blizzard toot "Hack-Free" horn with Battle.net 2.0, no "duping"
Posted: 02.09.2008 by Technet2k
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With Diablo III still at the grindstone Blizzard has also been hard at work on the new Battle.net code which will help eliminate scurvy cheaters.
A lot of the lessons have been learned from World of Warcraft as Blizzard is locked in a never ending battle with exploiters. Cheat prevention is one of their "biggest focuses."
A lot of the lessons have been learned from World of Warcraft as Blizzard is locked in a never ending battle with exploiters. Cheat prevention is one of their "biggest focuses."
New Killzone 2 Screenshots
Posted: 02.09.2008 by JamieSI
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The Killzone 2 image gallery has been updated with 6 new screenshots.
Ninja Blade to slice and dice on Xbox 360, demo being considered
Posted: 02.09.2008 by Technet2k
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From Software are bringing Ninja Blade, a modern day ninja-fest in Tokyo to the Xbox 360 complete with blood thirsty monsters.
The player assumes the role of Ken whose learning the ways of the ninja as he battles a parasitic plague in Tokyo which will be "around 12 or more hours" of gameplay.
The player assumes the role of Ken whose learning the ways of the ninja as he battles a parasitic plague in Tokyo which will be "around 12 or more hours" of gameplay.
LOTRO has "most likelihood" to attain WoW success say Turbine
Posted: 02.09.2008 by Technet2k
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According to LOTRO's executive producer Jeffrey Steefel the Tolkien based onliner is the one with the best shot at achieving a "mass-market critical mass" after Blizzard.
In his interview with Eurogamer, Steefel also says the current subscription model for LOTRO is unlikely to survive forever - "it has to change." LOTRO on console too?
In his interview with Eurogamer, Steefel also says the current subscription model for LOTRO is unlikely to survive forever - "it has to change." LOTRO on console too?
EA Mythic spill guts on WAR early access, characters carry over
Posted: 02.09.2008 by Technet2k
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For those who have pre-ordered the impending release of EA's MMORPG Warhammer Online you'll be entitled to an early feast of the game.
This Headstart will begin on the 14th for the Collector's Edition while standard copies begin the day after. Your characters will keep what they pillage and reap.
This Headstart will begin on the 14th for the Collector's Edition while standard copies begin the day after. Your characters will keep what they pillage and reap.
Adam Syndrome delayed, coming Q3 2009
Posted: 02.09.2008 by JamieSI
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Dark Motif has told Strategy Informer that it has decided to postponed Adam Syndrome to Q3 2009, as the team has plans to turn development from a modest budget title, to a full scale project. This means the game design will be enhanced, special effects added and more advanced features will be implemented.
LBP: "awesome designers" could become "part of the dev team"
Posted: 01.09.2008 by Technet2k
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Media Molecule reveals that avid and talented creators for the upcoming LittleBigPlanet PS3 exclusive could land themselves a payroll on the team.
Producer Pete Smith said they'll be "watching it closely" as it's a great way for the team to "recruit great new designers." Others might at least be "commissioned".
Producer Pete Smith said they'll be "watching it closely" as it's a great way for the team to "recruit great new designers." Others might at least be "commissioned".
Halo 3 'Assembly' map unveiled at PAX, Bungie unsure of release
Posted: 01.09.2008 by Technet2k
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The new multiplayer map for Xbox 360's Halo 3, which was known as Purple Reign, was showcased at the PAX event over the weekend.
The Bungie team currently have "no information" on when they'll release the map for Halo junkies. "When we know, we'll let you know. We promise."
The Bungie team currently have "no information" on when they'll release the map for Halo junkies. "When we know, we'll let you know. We promise."
Mercenaries 2 controversy "kind of comical" says EA, just a game
Posted: 01.09.2008 by Technet2k
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Venezuela, that oil rich southern American one, is the setting for Pandemic's Mercenaries 2 much to the ire of one Hugo Chavez.
EA has laughed off accusations that it's some psychological or propaganda device preparing the West for an invasion of the country; "you have to remind yourself it's a damned video game."
EA has laughed off accusations that it's some psychological or propaganda device preparing the West for an invasion of the country; "you have to remind yourself it's a damned video game."
Download Red Alert for free!
Posted: 01.09.2008 by JamieSI
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Comrades, venture back to the original Command & Conquer game that twisted history as we know it upside down with an alternate war-torn universe unlike any other. Celebrate 13 years of Command & Conquer with us and download the original Red Alert right now for free! What better way to get set for Red Alert 3 then to play the original that started it all.
Behemoth working "as fast as possible" to patch Castle Crashers
Posted: 01.09.2008 by Technet2k
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The XBLA title Castle Crashers has been experiencing connections problems despite being trialed through numerous network tests at Microsoft.
Certain real-world happenings they "couldn't account for," explains Dan Paladin. They're smashing pixel atoms to get a multiplayer patch out as soon as they can.
Certain real-world happenings they "couldn't account for," explains Dan Paladin. They're smashing pixel atoms to get a multiplayer patch out as soon as they can.
Delay again for PlayStation's Life, "free" news and weather service
Posted: 01.09.2008 by Technet2k
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The upcoming Life, which will be accessible through XMB, will provide PS3 gamers with global news and weather for free - when it finally launches.
It features an "interactive global map" that's "visually stunning", says Sony's Noam Rimon on the official PlayStation.Blog. Paperwork is the culprit for delay apparently.
It features an "interactive global map" that's "visually stunning", says Sony's Noam Rimon on the official PlayStation.Blog. Paperwork is the culprit for delay apparently.
Cliff Bleszinski: Gears of War 2 "not going to do" PC, console only
Posted: 01.09.2008 by Technet2k
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While the first game did eventually make its way to keyboard and mouse, Bleszinski seems quite adamant that GoW2 won't follow.
He says that Gears of War is "first and foremost" a great franchise for Xbox 360 and that's why they're not going to bother with a port "this time around," pity.
He says that Gears of War is "first and foremost" a great franchise for Xbox 360 and that's why they're not going to bother with a port "this time around," pity.
Stalker: Clear Sky system specs out; from mouse to super mutant
Posted: 01.09.2008 by Technet2k
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The upcoming expansion to Stalker has had its requirements radiate onto the World Wide Web thanks to the guys over at PC Games Hardware.
The game will support the pipsqueak puter through to your mid-range gaming rigs and right up to the leviathan machines out there. DirectX 10 is supported.
The game will support the pipsqueak puter through to your mid-range gaming rigs and right up to the leviathan machines out there. DirectX 10 is supported.
First Prince of Persia Movie images appear
Posted: 01.09.2008 by JamieSI
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The first Prince of Persia movie set images have started to appear on the Internet, with Movie Chronicles releasing a total of 6 shots for fans to look through.
Posted: 03.09.2008 by Technet2k
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