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Alan Wake releases in May 2010 (Update)
Update: Microsoft has revealed an exact date for Alan Wake, that's 18th May, 2010.
Microsoft has confirmed that Alan Wake will release in May, 2010 for Xbox 360.
The release date was revealed via a new trailer shown at the X10 event in San Francisco.
Microsoft has confirmed that Alan Wake will release in May, 2010 for Xbox 360.
The release date was revealed via a new trailer shown at the X10 event in San Francisco.
Disney to focus less on high-end systems, more on casual
Posted: 10.02.2010 by JamieSI
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During the company's first quarter 2010 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the firm plans to publish fewer titles for “high-end” systems, putting more focus on casual markets such as the iPhone and iTouch.
"It is pretty clear that the higher end console games are a little bit more challenged in the world where not only they are more costly to produce and market, but there is just much more competition from casual games and games on platforms like the iPhone iTouch platform," said Iger.
"It is pretty clear that the higher end console games are a little bit more challenged in the world where not only they are more costly to produce and market, but there is just much more competition from casual games and games on platforms like the iPhone iTouch platform," said Iger.
Next Assassin's Creed has Ezio in Rome, Ubisoft coy on multiplayer
Posted: 10.02.2010 by Technet2k
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The next instalment to the Assassin's Creed franchise will again star Italian Renaissance's Ezio de Auditore de Firenze, battling Templar in Rome.
Gamers will "strike directly at the heart" of those power hungry Templar, with Ubisoft steering clear of any multiplayer details for now.
Gamers will "strike directly at the heart" of those power hungry Templar, with Ubisoft steering clear of any multiplayer details for now.
Iron Man 2 game confirmed for May 4th, days before theatrical debut
Posted: 10.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Sega has confirmed that the Iron Man 2 videogame is set to retail May 4th, and they've "paid close attention" to the first's many flaws.
Exclusive music from "metal superstars" Lamb of God is also included in the sequel, which "definitely evokes the intensity" of Iron man action.
Exclusive music from "metal superstars" Lamb of God is also included in the sequel, which "definitely evokes the intensity" of Iron man action.
LucasArts announces LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
Posted: 08.02.2010 by JamieSI
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LucasArts and TT Games today announced the development of LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii PSP and DS.
It should release sometime in Autumn 2010 for all platforms.
It should release sometime in Autumn 2010 for all platforms.
Rockstar's L.A. Noire "not a PS3-exclusive" anymore, for Xbox 360
Posted: 08.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Team Bondi's L.A. Noire from Rockstar Games isn't just for the Sony PS3 platform anymore, as now it will arrive on the Xbox 360. Hooray!
The fact that it's coming out at all is good news. The latest issue of GameInformer will have plenty of L.A. Noire details, splashed across its pages.
The fact that it's coming out at all is good news. The latest issue of GameInformer will have plenty of L.A. Noire details, splashed across its pages.
Dark Void DLC here next week, 'Survivor Missions' for 360 and PS3
Posted: 05.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Capcom has announced that Dark Void DLC called 'Survivor Missions' will hit next week over Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network.
It lets gamers relive key moments from the game with increasingly difficult waves of enemies flooding toward you. Score multipliers!
It lets gamers relive key moments from the game with increasingly difficult waves of enemies flooding toward you. Score multipliers!
Eidos plans Just Cause 2 demo
Posted: 04.02.2010 by JamieSI
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Eidos has revealed via Twitter that a demo will be released for Just Cause 2.
"Just Cause 2 demo on its way, details to follow!" said the firm.
No details on what platforms the demo will be released for, but we should find out more soon.
"Just Cause 2 demo on its way, details to follow!" said the firm.
No details on what platforms the demo will be released for, but we should find out more soon.
THQ's Red Faction 4 and Homefront by April 2011, more follow ups
Posted: 04.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Volition Inc is working on a new Red Faction game, and Kaos Studios' Homefront will join it for a release sometime before April 2011.
THQ expects "accelerated" growth in fiscal 2012, which starts April 1st next year, thanks to Space Marine, Darksiders 2 and Saints Row 3.
THQ expects "accelerated" growth in fiscal 2012, which starts April 1st next year, thanks to Space Marine, Darksiders 2 and Saints Row 3.
Project Needlemouse unveils as 'Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1'
Posted: 04.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Sega has finally given Sonic fans a real name for the blue guy's HD revival, and it looks like they've got some episodes in mind for gamers.
It's fully rendered in 3D but takes place on a 2D plane. A brand new teaser trailer has released from Sega, showing us Sonic in action.
It's fully rendered in 3D but takes place on a 2D plane. A brand new teaser trailer has released from Sega, showing us Sonic in action.
Ubisoft dates Splinter Cell Conviction for April 15 in Europe
Posted: 04.02.2010 by JamieSI
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Ubisoft has confirmed to Strategy Informer that Splinter Cell Conviction will be released in Europe on April 15 and in the UK on April 16. Last night the firm confirmed a April 13 date for the US, but no Euro dates were confirmed.
THQ: Darksiders shipped 1.2m units in first 4 weeks, "strong" sales
Posted: 04.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher THQ has patted new IP Darksiders on the back, saying it "delivered strong commercial sales" from 1.2m copies shipped out.
Recently an analyst predicted it "didn't perform" for THQ as they wanted. Well, they aren't letting us know that if true; they sound pleased.
Recently an analyst predicted it "didn't perform" for THQ as they wanted. Well, they aren't letting us know that if true; they sound pleased.
Visceral focusing more on "action than the horror" in Dead Space 2
Posted: 03.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Visceral Games reveals action is getting priority over horror in the upcoming Dead Space sequel, which is set on a large space station.
Number 2 has a lot of "feature innovation" that's more "empowering to the player." The studio love doing "edgy properties" like Dead Space.
Number 2 has a lot of "feature innovation" that's more "empowering to the player." The studio love doing "edgy properties" like Dead Space.
Guitar-controlled action platformer 'Fret Nice' up on PSN tomorrow
Posted: 03.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Tecmo's Fret Nice is no ordinary 2D platform adventure because it needs you to strum those riffs using a guitar controller. It's on PSN soon.
In fact it'll be on sale tomorrow through the PlayStation Store. Apparently it all started as a "degree thesis", but took off as a fully fledged game.
In fact it'll be on sale tomorrow through the PlayStation Store. Apparently it all started as a "degree thesis", but took off as a fully fledged game.
Dante's Inferno getting co-op DLC, 'Trials of St. Lucia' has editor
Posted: 03.02.2010 by Technet2k
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EA has revealed the first DLC for Dante's Inferno, called 'Trials of St. Lucia', lets you design your own arenas and flood them with enemies.
Players can then team up with a chum to take on the trial, and challenge others online to best your high score. Quite the add-on indeed.
Players can then team up with a chum to take on the trial, and challenge others online to best your high score. Quite the add-on indeed.
Darksiders "didn't perform up to THQ's expectations" says analyst
Posted: 03.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Vigil Games' Darksiders which released last month hasn't met THQ's ambition for the new IP says Signal Hill Capital analyst Todd Greenwald.
He believes it is "likely selling less" than 1m copies despite "heavy marketing dollars" and 2-3 years of development. It's already discounted.
He believes it is "likely selling less" than 1m copies despite "heavy marketing dollars" and 2-3 years of development. It's already discounted.
Dante's Inferno producer says "there are no plans" to do a sequel
Posted: 03.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Visceral Games' executive producer Jonathan Knight reveals there aren't any plans for a second game of Dante's Inferno, only DLC mapped.
Knight has read the "entire divine comedy", thought about a sequel, but has nothing in the works. Oh and sorry but there's no Kratos cameo...
Knight has read the "entire divine comedy", thought about a sequel, but has nothing in the works. Oh and sorry but there's no Kratos cameo...
EA's NFL Super Bowl ad censored, Dante's Inferno tagline changed
Posted: 02.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Broadcaster CBS wasn't happy with EA's Dante's Inferno ad that they submitted for a premium slot during Sunday's NFL Super Bowl.
The violence and all that was fine, but its "Go To Hell" message was not. This tagline first struck in its debut trailer. EA alters it for CBS.
The violence and all that was fine, but its "Go To Hell" message was not. This tagline first struck in its debut trailer. EA alters it for CBS.
Koei confirms Quantum Theory delay in Europe
Posted: 02.02.2010 by JamieSI
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Koei has told Strategy Informer that Quantum Theory has been delayed in Europe, confirming reports that the game had been delayed until late 2010 in the US and Japan.
"We can confirm that Quantum Theory has been moved to later in 2010. We
feel the game deserves optimum development time, and we aim to deliver the
very best title we can." said Ben Lawrence, PR Manager for Koei. "We are still thoroughly committed to Quantum Theory and this short delay can only make for a stronger, more entertaining game."
"We can confirm that Quantum Theory has been moved to later in 2010. We
feel the game deserves optimum development time, and we aim to deliver the
very best title we can." said Ben Lawrence, PR Manager for Koei. "We are still thoroughly committed to Quantum Theory and this short delay can only make for a stronger, more entertaining game."
Castle Crashers' dev The Behemoth unveils 'BattleBlock Theater'
Posted: 02.02.2010 by Technet2k
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The third game from The Behemoth team has finally got a name, and it's BattleBlock Theater. It's insane just like all their projects...
Which is why we love those guys. You end up shipwrecked and betrayed by your "best friend Hatty", and now must put on "deadly performances".
Which is why we love those guys. You end up shipwrecked and betrayed by your "best friend Hatty", and now must put on "deadly performances".
Posted: 11.02.2010 by JamieSI
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