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Lost Empire: Immortals fan supported Patch in development
Paradox Interactive revealed today that there are plans to release a new patch for 4X strategy game, Lost Empire: Immortals. The patch will be user lead, and headed by an active gamer and hobby developer. The experienced modder goes by the name of bman654 on the Paradox Lost Empire Immortals forums.
No go for EA-Land, formerly The Sims Online - the plug gets pulled
Posted: 30.04.2008 by JamieSI
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Many won't even know what the heck EA-Land is and was there really a move to get The Sims Online?
Well there was and it was re-branded as EA-Land which doesn't seem to have garnered much of a following because its virtual doors will be closed as of August 1st. Forever.
Well there was and it was re-branded as EA-Land which doesn't seem to have garnered much of a following because its virtual doors will be closed as of August 1st. Forever.
Valve's Team Fortress 2 update arrives, free-to-play weekend too
Posted: 30.04.2008 by JamieSI
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You can finally earn those achievements and get out the manly syringe, or partake of TF2's new co-operative Goldrush map and get into the cart action.
Also on the horizon is the Team Fortress 2 Free Weekend which starts this Friday and will go from May 2nd to the 4th. Free Steam account users are eligible.
Also on the horizon is the Team Fortress 2 Free Weekend which starts this Friday and will go from May 2nd to the 4th. Free Steam account users are eligible.
New Screenshots for Wednesday
Posted: 30.04.2008 by Kres
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We've been publishing a lot of screenshots recently, and instead of giving them an individual post each, we've decided to just post them all in one place. Everyday you'll be able to find a list of the latest screenshots that have become available for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 games.
See a list of the latest screenshots inside.
See a list of the latest screenshots inside.
Moore admits he "p*ssed a lot of people off" dumping PC Madden
Posted: 30.04.2008 by JamieSI
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Peter Moore has come clean about his decision to keep the PC version out of Madden NFL's next draft.
He says it simply "waned" as a platform for EA's sporting arm, he "made a business decision" and says they may well revisit the PC but with a different direction.
He says it simply "waned" as a platform for EA's sporting arm, he "made a business decision" and says they may well revisit the PC but with a different direction.
Rebellion CEO Kingsley says Britain should "celebrate" GTA IV
Posted: 30.04.2008 by JamieSI
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Recently the UK has been looking into the games rating system and its impact on young audiences.
Jason Kingsley believes Grand Theft Auto IV, possibly the biggest videogame launch ever, "should be celebrated" as a resounding British success story.
Jason Kingsley believes Grand Theft Auto IV, possibly the biggest videogame launch ever, "should be celebrated" as a resounding British success story.
Rumour-mill: Is the upcoming God of War III to feature online play?
Posted: 30.04.2008 by JamieSI
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Sony Computer Entertainment America's website has a job listing, they're looking for an "Online Gameplay Programmer".
Now what kind of place would the Internet be if it didn't speculate wildly and without remorse? That's right, the verdict is GoWIII will have multiplayer.
Now what kind of place would the Internet be if it didn't speculate wildly and without remorse? That's right, the verdict is GoWIII will have multiplayer.
Both Yahoo! and Microsoft rejected Steam
Posted: 30.04.2008 by Kres
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GamesIndustry.biz is reporting that both Yahoo! And Microsoft rejected Steam after Valve pitched the first concept to them, saying “That’s a million miles in the future…We can’t help you.”
GTA4 freezing on some 60GB PS3's, possible solution
Posted: 29.04.2008
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Since you're all skipping work today to play the most highly acclaimed game to date, those of you who have the 60GB PS3 (remember those?) may have had a snag in playing, namely random freezes. And, because today is unofficially GTA4 day, where 99% of all gaming news has to do with the game, we're here to offer our support (since some of us don't have a copy yet).
EA announces new Online RTS trading card game
Posted: 29.04.2008 by Kres
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EA announced today that its EA Phenomic Studio is currently developing a new fantasy online RTS game for the PC, which goes by the name of BattleForge.
Sounding similar to Saga, BattleForge will allow players to assemble an army by collecting trading cards. You'll be able to trade, win or buy cards online to create your ultimate army. Massive online battlegrounds are also promised with players able to mix and match elements of cards to create devastating attacks.
Sounding similar to Saga, BattleForge will allow players to assemble an army by collecting trading cards. You'll be able to trade, win or buy cards online to create your ultimate army. Massive online battlegrounds are also promised with players able to mix and match elements of cards to create devastating attacks.
Future Crytek titles will be multi-platform, no more PC exclusives
Posted: 29.04.2008 by Kres
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The PC Play magazine has released an English version of an interview it did with Cevat Yerli, president of the German Studio Crytek, which is well known for developing Crysis. In the interview they discuss the success and failures of Crysis, but more importantly the state of the PC gaming industry.
Space Quest II interview
Posted: 29.04.2008
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We had a chance to speak with a few developers from Infamous Adventures about one of their upcoming titles, Space Quest II, a remake of an old 80's classic.
Read the Space Quest II interview.
Read the Space Quest II interview.
New Mass Effect Screenshots
Posted: 29.04.2008 by Kres
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We've published 21 new screenshots for Mass Effect, which is in development by BioWare and is currently set for release on the PC.
Mass Effect will be released on 27th May, 2008.
Mass Effect will be released on 27th May, 2008.
Capcom joins GamersGate
Posted: 29.04.2008 by Kres
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GamersGate announced today that Capcom Entertainment will be making some of its upcoming games for the PC available for digital download on the platform.
The initial titles planned for release include the swashbuckling RTS game Plunder, action title Bionic Commando: Rearmed and a wide selection of other PC titles in the Capcom Entertainment portfolio.
The initial titles planned for release include the swashbuckling RTS game Plunder, action title Bionic Commando: Rearmed and a wide selection of other PC titles in the Capcom Entertainment portfolio.
New Facebreaker Trailer
Posted: 29.04.2008 by Kres
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We've published a new gameplay trailer for Facebreaker, which is in development by EA and is currently set for release on the PS3 and Xbox 360.
The trailer reveals more gameplay footage, along with information about a charactor called Romeo.
Click here to view the new Overclocked trailer...
The trailer reveals more gameplay footage, along with information about a charactor called Romeo.
Click here to view the new Overclocked trailer...
New Rise of the Argonauts Screenshots
Posted: 29.04.2008 by Kres
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We've published 11 new screenshots for Rise of the Argonauts, which is in development by Codemasters and is currently set for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
Rise of the Argonauts will be released in Q4 2008.
Rise of the Argonauts will be released in Q4 2008.
Exclusive Xbox 360 episodes for GTAIV coming in autumn
Posted: 29.04.2008 by Kres
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Microsoft sent out a small press release this morning which reminds us about the Grand Theft Auto IV download content that is coming to the Xbox 360 in autumn.
Microsoft promises that the “episodes will provide hours of additional game play.”
Microsoft promises that the “episodes will provide hours of additional game play.”
Rockstar's 'Grand Theft Auto IV' finally reaches high street shops
Posted: 29.04.2008 by JamieSI
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Yes the day has finally arrived for GTA enthusiasts to get their hands on the game in stores worldwide with midnight openings getting huge turnouts.
GTA IV has received unprecedented coverage with enormously successful and viral marketing, April 29th 2008 is here!
GTA IV has received unprecedented coverage with enormously successful and viral marketing, April 29th 2008 is here!
Grand Theft 'Grand Theft Auto IV' postmen lose jobs, but not irony
Posted: 29.04.2008 by JamieSI
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Yes three employees, so far at least, have lost their jobs because of sticky fingers. They weren't taken to be sold but were just too eager to get their own copies it seems.
These three worked within UPS a source reveals and apparently more punishments are scheduled for today. Try not to chuckle too hard.
These three worked within UPS a source reveals and apparently more punishments are scheduled for today. Try not to chuckle too hard.
3D Realms still working on Duke Nukem Forever say Shacknews
Posted: 29.04.2008 by JamieSI
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It seems like an ice age away since Duke Nukem Forever was first announced to an innocent and wide-eyed world.
It's still going through the motions though over at 3D Realms, it's been far too long since Mr Nukem last graced our screens, just too darn long.
It's still going through the motions though over at 3D Realms, it's been far too long since Mr Nukem last graced our screens, just too darn long.
Posted: 30.04.2008 by Kres
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