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LittleBigPlanet, will it really be the "the most important game ever"?

Posted: 15.04.2008 by JamieSI

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Recently the press was given some time with the upcoming PS3 title including single player, level editor and "everything else."

While the attendee notes the code is still fragile at times, with crashes mentioned, the development team back in March said they were "slaving" to reach Alpha stage.

EVE Online source code leaked, publisher CCP silencing members

Posted: 15.04.2008 by JamieSI

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According to a chat transcript included with the torrent file that has become available, an individual attempted to contact a CCP rep regarding this breach.

From other MMO forums the publisher seems quick to censor and even ban members from discussing these developments.

'Crimecraft' announced, a free GTA-style MMO for the PC

Posted: 15.04.2008 by JamieSI

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Vogster Entertainment has boldly released news that they'll be letting Crimecraft infect the world with its free-to-play bad boy attitude sometime around March next year.

It'll include a fully modern setting with players able to buy retail estate, own cars and keep all manner of jobs. To top it all it's powered by the Unreal Engine 3.

Research study shows it's best for publishers not to release demos

Posted: 15.04.2008 by JamieSI

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The Electronic Entertainment Design and Research Group conducted this study to find the impact of trailers and demos on a games success. It found that a launch was more successful having released only promotional trailers.

Demos tend to be a 'dagger of Damocles’ for marketing but cried out for by gamers.

New No Time for Dragons Screenshots

Posted: 15.04.2008 by Kres

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We've published 16 new screenshots for No Time for Dragons, which is in development by 505 Games and is currently set for release on the PC.

No Time for Dragons will be released in 2008.

Exclusive Monster Madness: Grave Danger Gameplay Trailer

Posted: 15.04.2008 by Kres

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We've published a new gameplay trailer for Monster Madness: Grave Danger, which is in development by South Peak Interactive and is currently set for release on the PS3.

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars PS3/Xbox 360 hitting retail on May 30th, 2008

Posted: 15.04.2008 by Kres

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Activision has finally announced a release date for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. Both versions will be hitting retail stores on May 30th, 2008.

Star Vault developing Mortal Online MMORPG

Posted: 15.04.2008 by Kres

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Star Vault are working on a new PC MMORPG which will take advantage of the Unreal 3 Engine. Mortal Online is a first-person MMORPG in a fantasy Setting. There are no PvP zones, only an open realistic world where you are free to choose your own path. Experience real-time combat where you decide every move your character makes and where your personal skill really matters.

Gran Turismo on PC?

Posted: 14.04.2008

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Not the biggest fan of Gran Turismo (I like unrealistic driving games, where you get to blow stuff up or at least pull off drifts that would most certainly flip vehicles), but could it be coming to the PC? Do my ears deceive me?

Pointed out by derStandard, Austrian games website, and translated slightly by the guys at VE3D.IGN, that just may be the case.

No Time for Dragons RPG in development for the PC

Posted: 14.04.2008 by Kres

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Although no official announcement has been made, it appears that 505 Games and Arise are developing a new RPG for the PC called No Time for Dragons. The product page for this title doesn't contain any media, but it does suggest a release date of 2008.

Battlezone, Rocky and Bullwinkle heading to Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday

Posted: 14.04.2008 by Kres

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Microsoft announced today that Rocky and Bullwinke, a new addition to the family of party games on the Xbox Live Marketplace, along with the classic tank vs. tank action game Battlezone. Both will be available this Wednesday, 16th April, at 9.00AM.

JoWooD announces official Gothic 3 Add-On

Posted: 14.04.2008 by Kres

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JoWooD Productions announced today that it's developing a new official Add-On for Gothic 3. Gothic 3 – Forsaken Gods will answer many open questions and guarantee a seamless step to Gothic 4. Once more you take on the role of the nameless Hero and again you have to raise your sword in anger to save the world of Gothic. On your journey you will meet old friends – but be careful, some old alliances may not have lasted the test of time….

New Monster Madness: Grave Danger Screenshots

Posted: 14.04.2008 by Kres

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We've published 5 new screenshots for Monster Madness: Grave Danger, which is in development by South Peak Interacitve and is currently set for release on the PlayStation 3.

Monster Madness: Grave Danger will be released on 30th May, 2008.

Scottish schools to have 'games' added to the National Curriculum

Posted: 14.04.2008 by JamieSI

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The basics of video games design is to be added to the Scottish National Curriculum as part of the new system announced as the 'Curriculum of Excellence'.

This strategy is to help educate a new generation of programmers and will teach children how to create animations and feature films using software.

Rumour-mill: Is Capcom working on newly trademarked 'Spyborgs'?

Posted: 14.04.2008 by JamieSI

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It's been noticed that the Japanese gaming giant has recently bought up the trademark to Spyborgs and the website Spyborgs.com.

So far the publisher has refused to go into any detail leaving a huge shroud of mystery over what exactly a 'Spyborg' is?

Bethesda unveil 'Fallout 3' Collector's Edition, lunchbox included

Posted: 14.04.2008 by JamieSI

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Life just wouldn't be truly complete for any RPG fan without a Vault-Tec metal lunchbox, ready to shield your lunch from the harmful radiation of today’s society.

There's a Vault Boy bobblehead, a nearly 100-paged concept art book with commentary and a behind-the-scenes "Making of Fallout 3" DVD.

EA boss John Riccitiello feels games are taking the media spotlight

Posted: 14.04.2008 by JamieSI

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Riccitiello says that games are a major force in the entertainment media and are beginning to take the spark from cinema.

From his own perspective, the gaming industry has not only achieved a balance but it’s now encroaching on the silver-screen and giving the Hollywood types a pause for thought more often.

Hitman creators band together and form a new development studio

Posted: 14.04.2008 by JamieSI

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Reto-Moto is its name, the founders are infact the founders of IO Interactive who are best known for their legendary Hitman series as well as Freedom Fighters.

They say they're excited to start their new venture and will be targeting the online gaming markets, this new studio will be based out of Denmark.

The Undead walk! Silverlode Interactive reveal SAGA's new faction

Posted: 14.04.2008 by JamieSI

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SAGA is the world's first persistent online real-time strategy game; the latest faction to join the ruckus will be those pesky living dead.

The Undead will join the Dark Elves and Orcs in the Brotherhood as they do battle. They won't become active though until players unlock them through a series of quests.

Universe at War: Earth Assault demo hits Xbox Live Marketplace

Posted: 14.04.2008 by Kres

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The Xbox Live Marketplace has received a demo of Universe at War: Earth Assault, which was developed by Petroglyph Games and recently made its way to the Xbox 360 after being released before on the PC.