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Koei confirms Quantum Theory delay in Europe
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".
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 releases in May
Posted: 01.02.2010 by JamieSI
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Warner Bros. has told Strategy Informer that LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will be released in May 2010 for Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, PSP and PC.
Playing as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, as well as more than 100 other favourite characters, gamers will have the opportunity to attend lessons, cast spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks and complete tasks to earn rewards. Throughout the game, players will also have the freedom to explore the wizarding world including Hogwarts castle, Diagon Alley, the Forbidden Forest and the village of Hogsmeade.
Playing as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, as well as more than 100 other favourite characters, gamers will have the opportunity to attend lessons, cast spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks and complete tasks to earn rewards. Throughout the game, players will also have the freedom to explore the wizarding world including Hogwarts castle, Diagon Alley, the Forbidden Forest and the village of Hogsmeade.
Sega "in doubt" it will resurrect Shenmue, might for exclusivity deal
Posted: 01.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Sega would sign off on Shenmue III but only as an exclusive, and that means the platform holder needs to cough up money too.
The original game released in 1999 with an estimated budget of $70m, the most expensive videogame project at the time. Return is doubtful.
The original game released in 1999 with an estimated budget of $70m, the most expensive videogame project at the time. Return is doubtful.
Codemasters calls off 'Heist', action title "terminated as a project"
Posted: 29.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Bank robbing action in 1969 San Francisco has been dumped by publisher Codemasters, in favour of "high quality titles" elsewhere they say.
Developer inXile Entertainment was behind it, with Heist announced back in 2007. It's "much extended" dev time gave them cold feet.
Developer inXile Entertainment was behind it, with Heist announced back in 2007. It's "much extended" dev time gave them cold feet.
Rockstar bringing 'Episodes From Liberty City' to PS3, PC in March
Posted: 29.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Grand Theft Auto IV on PS3 and PC will be enjoying extra adventures soon as Rockstar Games reveal plans for the two DLC episodes.
Both, which have been Xbox 360 exclusives until now, will be arriving for PS3 and PC. The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
Both, which have been Xbox 360 exclusives until now, will be arriving for PS3 and PC. The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
Sega want Sonic fan art, will reveal Project Needlemouse's name
Posted: 29.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Sega will reveal on Monday the true name for Project Needlemouse, their 2D HD revival of Sonic the Hedgehog - if demands are met.
They want 100 pieces of concept art from fans, all of our favourite "oldschool Badniks". They promise a "cool extra bonus" too, on Monday.
They want 100 pieces of concept art from fans, all of our favourite "oldschool Badniks". They promise a "cool extra bonus" too, on Monday.
Namco Bandai dates Dead to Rights Retribution
Posted: 29.01.2010 by JamieSI
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Namco Bandai has confirmed that Dead to Rights Retribution will be released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in Europe on April 16.
Set in the neo-noir, morally corrupt and nightmarish world of Grant City, Dead to Rights: Retribution thrusts the player into the epicentre of an intensely dark, dangerous and tragic narrative as vice-cop Jack Slate. Along with vicious sidekick Shadow, Jack must fight to expose the shadowy underworld figures exerting their evil grip over the crumbling metropolis.
Set in the neo-noir, morally corrupt and nightmarish world of Grant City, Dead to Rights: Retribution thrusts the player into the epicentre of an intensely dark, dangerous and tragic narrative as vice-cop Jack Slate. Along with vicious sidekick Shadow, Jack must fight to expose the shadowy underworld figures exerting their evil grip over the crumbling metropolis.
Platinum Games' next title not Bayonetta 2, teases GTTV's Keighley
Posted: 28.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Bayonetta is out amongst the gaming masses and Platinum Games isn't shy about ambitions to do more with the hot new franchise.
However the studios next project isn't anything to do with some sequel, reveals GTTV host Geoff Keighley - and they'll have proof aired tonight.
However the studios next project isn't anything to do with some sequel, reveals GTTV host Geoff Keighley - and they'll have proof aired tonight.
Ubi : No new trophies/achievements with ACII's 'Battle of Forli' DLC
Posted: 28.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Ubisoft has revealed there are no additional trophies or achievements to be garnered from Assassin's Creed 2's fresh DLC.
The Battle of Forli is the first of two DLC pieces, and it releases today. They both fill in gaping holes of the story, or 'corrupt memories'.
The Battle of Forli is the first of two DLC pieces, and it releases today. They both fill in gaping holes of the story, or 'corrupt memories'.
Twisted Pixel will reveal "cool new info" on 'Comic Jumper' "soon"
Posted: 28.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Splosion Man developer Twisted Pixel are working feverishly on a new side-scrolling action title called Comic Jumper. More beans to spill soon.
The team is putting together "some cool new info" for fans. So far we know players will be 'jumping' into comics, altering their stories.
The team is putting together "some cool new info" for fans. So far we know players will be 'jumping' into comics, altering their stories.
Bleszinski: Stay vigilant for Epic's "megaton face melting news"
Posted: 27.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Marcus and Dom from Gear of War appearing in Lost Planet 2 was the "kick ass" news Cliff Bleszinski teased us with, but more is coming.
This next dose of Epic is "megaton face melting news" by comparison, so sayeth Bleszinski's latest twittered flirt with fans.
This next dose of Epic is "megaton face melting news" by comparison, so sayeth Bleszinski's latest twittered flirt with fans.
SEGA Japan releasing PS3 patch for Bayonetta
Posted: 27.01.2010 by JamieSI
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SEGA Japan is going to release a patch for the Japanese PS3 version of Bayonetta, which will hopefully improve load times.
The patch will allow gamers to install Bayonetta to the PS3's hard drive, making the long loading times much shorter.
The patch will allow gamers to install Bayonetta to the PS3's hard drive, making the long loading times much shorter.
Dead Rising gets made into a movie, live action flick for Xbox Live
Posted: 26.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Prepare to laugh, scoff or cringe as Capcom have actually put together a live action movie based on survival-horror game Dead Rising.
Not only that but it will release over Xbox Live this year, and was co-written and directed by the legendary Mega-Man creator, Keiji Inafune.
Not only that but it will release over Xbox Live this year, and was co-written and directed by the legendary Mega-Man creator, Keiji Inafune.
Ubisoft consider multiplayer for I Am Alive, after "lead mp designer"
Posted: 26.01.2010 by Technet2k
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The online CV of Ubisoft's Paul Robinson gives away possible plans for some online play in their upcoming survival action game, I Am Alive.
It has already been delayed again; now due next fiscal. Robinson is the game's director and hopes a "lead mp designer" drops him a line.
It has already been delayed again; now due next fiscal. Robinson is the game's director and hopes a "lead mp designer" drops him a line.
EA Black Box has "original 3rd-person action title" going, says CV
Posted: 26.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Black Box still has a third-person action game in the works, reveals an online CV for an EA animation staffer. They've also got Skate 3.
Whatever this mystery game is it involves "one-on-many fighting", some tight "on-on-one melee" and some surrounding "destructible elements".
Whatever this mystery game is it involves "one-on-many fighting", some tight "on-on-one melee" and some surrounding "destructible elements".
Rumour-mill: L.A. Noire "revamped, ported, and delayed four times"
Posted: 26.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Rockstar Games has been springing leaks left and right, and January isn't even done yet! If this twitter account is legit, then poor L.A. Noire.
Admittedly not all of this could be Rockstar Games fault, but L.A. Noire has one turbulent past. Its name alone is the result of a dev typo.
Admittedly not all of this could be Rockstar Games fault, but L.A. Noire has one turbulent past. Its name alone is the result of a dev typo.
Capcom dates Lost Planet 2 and Super Street Fighter IV
Posted: 26.01.2010 by JamieSI
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Capcom has just announced its Spring line-up launch dates, confirming that Lost Planet 2 will be released worldwide on Tuesday, May 18 for PS3 and Xbox 360.
Super Street Fighter IV is also coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 on April 27.
Super Street Fighter IV is also coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 on April 27.
Platinum Games' next title to be revealed soon
Posted: 26.01.2010 by JamieSI
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Platinum Games will be announcing its next project on this week's Game Trailers TV show. The developer recently released Bayonetta for Xbox 360 and PS3, but could it really be working on a sequel already?
"This week on GTTV -- global announcement of next title from Platinum Games inside the show!" said Game Trailers TV host.
"This week on GTTV -- global announcement of next title from Platinum Games inside the show!" said Game Trailers TV host.
KrissX launches this Wednesday on XBLA
Posted: 26.01.2010 by JamieSI
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Major Nelson has confirmed that KrissX will be released on the Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday for 800 MS Points.
In “KrissX,” players can play through an endless number of puzzles and unscramble over 3,500 jumbled words that will test your trivia knowledge and expand your own daily vocabulary.
In “KrissX,” players can play through an endless number of puzzles and unscramble over 3,500 jumbled words that will test your trivia knowledge and expand your own daily vocabulary.

Posted: 02.02.2010 by JamieSI
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