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Rumour-mill: Codemasters to change UK Racing Studio's flat tyre?
Posted: 24.04.2008 06:26 by Jamie Davey Comments: 1
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.

Rumour-mill: Prince of Persia Prodigy confirmed and with website?
Posted: 24.04.2008 06:06 by Jamie Davey Comments: 2
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.

Microsoft clarify job postings found linked to Jackson-Halo project
Posted: 24.04.2008 05:32 by Jamie Davey Comments: 1
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.

Ambiera announces release of free flash based RPG, "Darkness Springs"
Posted: 24.04.2008 05:11 by Kres Comments: 2
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.

EA strikes partnership with Hasbro, Monopoly gets a new fast spin
Posted: 24.04.2008 05:05 by Jamie Davey Comments: 1
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.

Devil May Cry 4 coming to PC with new modes and better graphics
Posted: 24.04.2008 04:41 by Jamie Davey Comments: 7
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.

Stainless Steel 6.0 mod released
Posted: 23.04.2008 13:19 by Comments: 4
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.

Funcom announce the monthly barbarian toll for Age of Conan MMO
Posted: 23.04.2008 07:13 by Jamie Davey Comments: 0
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.

Interplay's Earthworm Jim getting revived with game, series and film
Posted: 23.04.2008 06:46 by Jamie Davey Comments: 1
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.

Call of Duty re-negotiation claims are total fabrication say Activision
Posted: 23.04.2008 06:32 by Jamie Davey Comments: 4
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.
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