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Sony's game divison doing slightly better, still leaking cash though
The accountants over at Sony must have one heck of a prescription bill at the end of the month but at least the games division won't be giving them such a headache.
Revenue has managed to creep over 10% from last year but losses are still likely to sting for a while. PS3s shifting off the shelf into gamers hands has helped big time.
Revenue has managed to creep over 10% from last year but losses are still likely to sting for a while. PS3s shifting off the shelf into gamers hands has helped big time.
Call of Duty: World At War's PC beta has begun, still time to enter
Posted: 29.10.2008 by Technet2k
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Activision has announced on the official videogame website that the beta for the latest Call of Duty has now gone live on PC.
There's still a chance for fans to get in the beta programme but you'll need to pre-order COD: World At War with GAME (UK) or GameStation (US) to be handed a key.
There's still a chance for fans to get in the beta programme but you'll need to pre-order COD: World At War with GAME (UK) or GameStation (US) to be handed a key.
Jimi Hendrix and The Raconteurs DLC after GH World Tour launch
Posted: 29.10.2008 by Technet2k
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Activision will be unleashing Jimi Hendrix and The Raconteurs as downloadable content soon after the release of Guitar Hero: World Tour this November.
Jimi Hendrix will come with three master tracks and so will The Raconteurs. The DLC will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. World Tour is expected November 7th.
Jimi Hendrix will come with three master tracks and so will The Raconteurs. The DLC will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. World Tour is expected November 7th.
Lionhead's secret game project to be revealed "early next year"
Posted: 29.10.2008 by Technet2k
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Previously known as project 'Dimitri', Lionhead Studios' top secret new game has been hinted at from Peter Molyneux before as being truly ground breaking.
A Lionhead representative has told VG247 that we'll be able to see what all this fuss is about in early '09. The game is said to be the result of a successful experiment.
A Lionhead representative has told VG247 that we'll be able to see what all this fuss is about in early '09. The game is said to be the result of a successful experiment.
Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts demo available now on XBM
Posted: 29.10.2008 by JamieSI
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Major Nelson reports that a demo for Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace.
Build awe-inspiring vehicles and tackle the Jiggy challenges in any way you see fit! Show your creations off over Xbox LIVE.
Size is 1.07GB, and we are downloading it now!
Build awe-inspiring vehicles and tackle the Jiggy challenges in any way you see fit! Show your creations off over Xbox LIVE.
Size is 1.07GB, and we are downloading it now!
Zombies!!! board game in the pipeline for XBLA, PSN and Steam
Posted: 27.10.2008 by Technet2k
Comments: 8
Twilight Creations have teamed up with Big Rooster to splatter brains and gorge on guts, presumably they'll then get to working on the videogame.
The Zombies!!! game is expected for next year and could eventually include releases on "the Nintendo DS and Wii systems." It's a tile-based game plus zombies; it's therefore cool.
The Zombies!!! game is expected for next year and could eventually include releases on "the Nintendo DS and Wii systems." It's a tile-based game plus zombies; it's therefore cool.
Fable II Abbot bug "a matter of priority," most gamers unaffected
Posted: 27.10.2008 by Technet2k
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The great Fable II has come a cropper for developer Lionhead, a game-breaking bug that will stop players from continuing the main storyline.
The team are working to fix the devastating error but luckily it's only triggered if Heroes decide to leave the region during the Abbot's conversation; a lesson in social etiquette?
The team are working to fix the devastating error but luckily it's only triggered if Heroes decide to leave the region during the Abbot's conversation; a lesson in social etiquette?
Namco: Hellgate: London servers to shut down end of January '09
Posted: 27.10.2008 by Technet2k
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The publisher has announced in a press release that they'll continue to support the community with free access "up until the shut down date."
The troubled MMO Hellgate has seen its fair share of hell with its developer in turmoil, followed by its implosion and finally the team shutting up shop.
The troubled MMO Hellgate has seen its fair share of hell with its developer in turmoil, followed by its implosion and finally the team shutting up shop.
Sony's Home reaches "major milestone" with v1.0, coming to beta
Posted: 27.10.2008 by Technet2k
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SCEE has confirmed that Home has reached a solid integer and will be unleashing it on the closed beta "in the coming weeks".
Home Community Manager 'TedTheDog' posted the good news and admits he knows "the lack of a date is annoying." Sony is super-serious that Home will release this fall, maybe.
Home Community Manager 'TedTheDog' posted the good news and admits he knows "the lack of a date is annoying." Sony is super-serious that Home will release this fall, maybe.
EA "always been very excited" about a possible Army of Two film
Posted: 27.10.2008 by Technet2k
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Since the birth of the IP the developer has been keeping the silver screen in mind they say, and it's generally how they'll being doing things from now on.
Army of Two raked in over $100 million in revenue and the publishing giant is over the moon to announce a movie is on the way. The devs are working with Universal.
Army of Two raked in over $100 million in revenue and the publishing giant is over the moon to announce a movie is on the way. The devs are working with Universal.
New ANNO 1404 Screenshots
Posted: 27.10.2008 by JamieSI
Comments: 0
The ANNO 1404 image gallery has been updated with 23 new screenshots.
Fable II Competition
Posted: 23.10.2008 by Kres
Comments: 43
This competition gives you a chance to win 1 out of 5 Fable II Special Edition game packages.
Rockstar "made serious attempts" to block the Max Payne movie
Posted: 23.10.2008 by Technet2k
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3D Realms founder and the original Max Payne producer Scott Miller has revealed that Rockstar Games who bought the IP intended to stop production.
Miller also now fully supports the film saying it is one of "the best game-to-film efforts we've seen in the industry", despite his earlier comments slapping it around a bit.
Miller also now fully supports the film saying it is one of "the best game-to-film efforts we've seen in the industry", despite his earlier comments slapping it around a bit.
Microsoft unveil Lips pricing, release date and song tracks list
Posted: 23.10.2008 by Technet2k
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The Xbox 360 karaoke game Lips will be available in Europe the 21st of November and pinch GBP 49.99 or EUR 69.99 from your back pocket.
The price tag includes two motion sensitive and wireless microphones. Singing your lungs out isn't enough as poses play a role, with imported MP3s being Lips friendly too.
The price tag includes two motion sensitive and wireless microphones. Singing your lungs out isn't enough as poses play a role, with imported MP3s being Lips friendly too.
Eidos Montreal unsure of Deus Ex 3 platforms, definitely on PC
Posted: 23.10.2008 by Technet2k
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In an interview with Edge, lead game designer Jean-Francois Dugas has said that any "console-isation" wouldn't be "about dumbing down features."
The team would want to keep "the complexity alive." He also voiced his opinion on the original Deus Ex being too slow paced, and not enough memorable moments.
The team would want to keep "the complexity alive." He also voiced his opinion on the original Deus Ex being too slow paced, and not enough memorable moments.
Rave Fable II reviews get Peter Molyneux "incredibly emotional"
Posted: 23.10.2008 by Technet2k
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The Lionhead bossman thanks the press for their "patience and belief" when diving in to review Fable II.
He understands it was difficult given the scope of the world saying it "must have been one of the hardest games to review." He loved the variety in characters too.
He understands it was difficult given the scope of the world saying it "must have been one of the hardest games to review." He loved the variety in characters too.
Kaos Studios' releasing more free content for Fuel of War on PC
Posted: 23.10.2008 by Technet2k
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In an upcoming update this November the PC version of Frontlines: Fuel of War will receive the additional Xbox 360 DLC for free in the 1.3.0 patch.
The content will include four new maps for the online shooter and will sport two new jet vehicles, one for either side. It'll have one new weapon as well.
The content will include four new maps for the online shooter and will sport two new jet vehicles, one for either side. It'll have one new weapon as well.
The Old Republic "an extension of KOTOR", story will deliver it
Posted: 22.10.2008 by Technet2k
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Daniel Ericson, lead writer for the BioWare MMO, has said that if you aren't the biggest fan of MMOs then the story will make all the difference in the galaxy.
Gamers have grumbled for a BioWare sequel to Knights of the Old Republic but Ericson feels they'll be more than satisfied with what they've got cooking.
Gamers have grumbled for a BioWare sequel to Knights of the Old Republic but Ericson feels they'll be more than satisfied with what they've got cooking.
Star Wars: The Old Republic "under consideration" for consoles
Posted: 22.10.2008 by Technet2k
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EA's Frank Gibeau has revealed that the publisher is in deep thought on whether the upcoming Star Wars MMO could make it to consoles.
Warhammer Online is also getting the think tank treatment but SWTOR would prove perhaps more difficult as it is a "BioWare-Lucas-built product", EA is just a partner.
Warhammer Online is also getting the think tank treatment but SWTOR would prove perhaps more difficult as it is a "BioWare-Lucas-built product", EA is just a partner.
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is to arrive "very soon"
Posted: 22.10.2008 by Technet2k
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The remake of the 1994 classic fighting game will be dropkicking its way onto Xbox 360 and PS3 soon enough teases Capcom.
The game is being brought up to 1080p standards with redrawn graphics as well as some balancing tweaks here and there. Don't forget a remixed soundtrack too - all "very soon".
The game is being brought up to 1080p standards with redrawn graphics as well as some balancing tweaks here and there. Don't forget a remixed soundtrack too - all "very soon".
Posted: 29.10.2008 by Technet2k
Comments: 6