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A US Echochrome demo is puzzling its way on to PS3 and PSP today
A demo has already been available in Japan through PSN but today US gamers can start to tackle this weird and unique puzzler.
The demo is free to get hold of and has you optically manipulate a 3D world to help a little guy get across the levels.
The demo is free to get hold of and has you optically manipulate a 3D world to help a little guy get across the levels.
Rumour-mill: Codemasters to change UK Racing Studio's flat tyre?
Posted: 24.04.2008 by JamieSI
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It hit the news a while back that SEGA was closing down their UK based Racing Studio, but now rumour has it that Codemasters may well have entered into a deal.
Reports from within the studio suggest that SEGA was looking for a possible buyer and that Codemasters is a prime runner.
Reports from within the studio suggest that SEGA was looking for a possible buyer and that Codemasters is a prime runner.
Rumour-mill: Prince of Persia Prodigy confirmed and with website?
Posted: 24.04.2008 by JamieSI
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Recently snooping enthusiasts uncovered the trademarking of 'Prodigy' for the Ubisoft platforming franchise.
Now according to the Ubisoft forum community a mysterious website has emerged which users were taken to after visiting the suspected official sites address.
Now according to the Ubisoft forum community a mysterious website has emerged which users were taken to after visiting the suspected official sites address.
Microsoft clarify job postings found linked to Jackson-Halo project
Posted: 24.04.2008 by JamieSI
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The software giant has come clean about boosting their development force which is working with Peter Jackson and Bungie on "that project."
Bungie still maintain community relations and release content for Halo however their own latest project is not set within the Halo universe.
Bungie still maintain community relations and release content for Halo however their own latest project is not set within the Halo universe.
Ambiera announces release of free flash based RPG, "Darkness Springs"
Posted: 24.04.2008 by Kres
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Ambiera has announced the release of Darkness Springs, the first stage of a large scale flash based RPG which will allow gamers to play the game in their web browser for free.
Darkness Springs offers more than 60 maps to explore, dozens of quests to solve, more than 2000 items including magic and unique ones, 8 trainable skills, 4 trainable attributes, 30 magic spells and more.
Darkness Springs offers more than 60 maps to explore, dozens of quests to solve, more than 2000 items including magic and unique ones, 8 trainable skills, 4 trainable attributes, 30 magic spells and more.
EA strikes partnership with Hasbro, Monopoly gets a new fast spin
Posted: 24.04.2008 by JamieSI
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No that's not some slur on the publishing giant about industry monopolising, but the announcement of a new kind of virtual Monopoly board game.
This is a new fast-paced breed of property tycoon, the new family mode will feature loads of mini-games - the original might be in there somewhere too.
This is a new fast-paced breed of property tycoon, the new family mode will feature loads of mini-games - the original might be in there somewhere too.
Devil May Cry 4 coming to PC with new modes and better graphics
Posted: 24.04.2008 by JamieSI
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Capcom say that DMC4 will be demon-slaying onto the PC this summer, with a demo planned to be released before the retail date.
It'll not only take advantage of the superior processing power of the PC but will feature two new modes of play; Turbo Mode and Legendary Dark Knight Mode.
It'll not only take advantage of the superior processing power of the PC but will feature two new modes of play; Turbo Mode and Legendary Dark Knight Mode.
Microsoft confirms release date for Ninja Gaiden 2
Posted: 24.04.2008 by Kres
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Microsoft today announced the release date for Ninja Gaiden II, in development by Team Ninja and exclusive to the Xbox 360. It'll be available across Europe from 6th June for an estimated retail price of £44.99.
Stainless Steel 6.0 mod released
Posted: 23.04.2008
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King Kong has released the latest of his masterpiece for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms, Stainless Steel version 6.0. This overhaul mod will enhance game AI, add new units, campaigns, provinces, improve graphical elements and much more. Read the full story for more info and pics.
Download Stainless Steel 6.0.
Download Stainless Steel 6.0.
Sony announce the rumoured Grand Theft Auto IV PS3 bundle pack
Posted: 23.04.2008 by JamieSI
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Yes they've made it official; Sony will be letting Rockstar's GTAIV loose on the streets in an official console bundle pack.
The PS3 unit will come with a 40GB hard drive, a SIXAXIS wireless controller and of course the game. This bundle will be available in the UK on April 29th for £319.99 (RRP).
The PS3 unit will come with a 40GB hard drive, a SIXAXIS wireless controller and of course the game. This bundle will be available in the UK on April 29th for £319.99 (RRP).
Funcom announce the monthly barbarian toll for Age of Conan MMO
Posted: 23.04.2008 by JamieSI
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The time has come for Funcom to bare all beneath the loincoth, metaphorically speaking. The game will cost around $59.99 and €49.99 in their respective unwashed tribal lands.
The tribute to your barbarian King Conan is $14.99 for North America and €12.99 for Europeans.
The tribute to your barbarian King Conan is $14.99 for North America and €12.99 for Europeans.
Interplay's Earthworm Jim getting revived with game, series and film
Posted: 23.04.2008 by JamieSI
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It looks like Interplay was super serious when they planned to arise from the dead and raise their unholy brethren of gaming properties.
They've partnered up with Doug TenNapel, the franchise creator of Earthworm Jim to work on his comeback. Earthworm Jim 4 really is on its way.
They've partnered up with Doug TenNapel, the franchise creator of Earthworm Jim to work on his comeback. Earthworm Jim 4 really is on its way.
Call of Duty re-negotiation claims are total fabrication say Activision
Posted: 23.04.2008 by JamieSI
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The publisher is quick to discredit the rumour of Infinity Ward looking to hold sole development rights to the franchise.
They're adament that both Infinity Ward and Treyarch will be onboard. The rumours spread from an ex-Activision employee of Underground Development which is scheduled to close.
They're adament that both Infinity Ward and Treyarch will be onboard. The rumours spread from an ex-Activision employee of Underground Development which is scheduled to close.
Reality Pump admit too many ideas hurt Two Worlds, their first RPG
Posted: 23.04.2008 by JamieSI
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When first announced it looked the part to not only rival but seriously challenge the defending champion at the time; Bethesda's Oblivion. Critics disagreed.
The developer admits that trying to incorporate so many ideas they had was a pit fall mistake and parts became "underdeveloped."
The developer admits that trying to incorporate so many ideas they had was a pit fall mistake and parts became "underdeveloped."
Prince of Persia: Prodigy is 09's PoP game? Trademark suggests so
Posted: 23.04.2008 by JamieSI
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Recently Jordan Mechner, creator of the platforming Prince, filed trademarks for the Prodigy name. The document also applies only to "game software and electronic game programs."
Ubisoft Montreal handles the Prince of Persia games and the publisher has been very quiet about its details, including what platforms he'll be platforming.
Ubisoft Montreal handles the Prince of Persia games and the publisher has been very quiet about its details, including what platforms he'll be platforming.
KOEI announces Three Kingdom XI and Samurai Warriors 2 for PC
Posted: 23.04.2008 by Kres
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KOEI today announced the release of Romance of the Three Kingdom XI and Samurai Warriors 2 on the PC, following on from the release of Warriors Orochi on the PC earlier this year. KOEI hopes to continue bolstering its PC line up with the release of Three Kingdom XI, out on July 25th, 2008, and Samurai Warriors 2, which is going to be available on June 27th, 2008.
Rockstar's Sam Houser: GTA MMO a "very compelling proposition"
Posted: 23.04.2008 by JamieSI
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In a recent 1UP interview Sam Houser says he finds the idea on his good side but admits that finding how to get GTA players interested in a MMO space is the challenge.
He says they would need to work on taming the chaos of freedom that is GTA so they don't get "everybody running around and firing f----ing rocket launchers."
He says they would need to work on taming the chaos of freedom that is GTA so they don't get "everybody running around and firing f----ing rocket launchers."
Crash for PC version of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 takes up 1GB of HD space
Posted: 23.04.2008 by Kres
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Not the greatest news for the PC release of Rainbow Six Vegas 2, but it appears that the game contains a pretty bad flaw which causes your hard drive space to be eaten up every time the game crashes as it creates a “MemDump” file that takes up nearly 1GB of space.
EA announces Harry Potter and the Half Blood Price for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3
Posted: 22.04.2008 by Kres
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EA and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Price video game will be released later this year to coincide with the upcoming film based on the sixth Harry Potter book by J.K. Rowling.
Lost Empire: Immportals support could cease to exist
Posted: 22.04.2008 by Kres
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The Paradox Interactive Forums have reported on some bad news regarding Lost Empire: Immortals. It appears that the development team behind the game, Pollux Gamelabs, have halted all productions due to financial constraints, which means future support for Lost Empire could cease to exist.
Posted: 24.04.2008 by JamieSI
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