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Halo: Reach Beta confirmed for 3rd May, 2010
Bungie has confirmed that a public Beta for Halo: Reach will launch on 3rd May, 2010.
This announcement comes from the ongoing X10 event in San Francisco.
This announcement comes from the ongoing X10 event in San Francisco.
Lost Planet 2 producer confirms split-screen co-op for its campaign
Posted: 11.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Producer Jun Takeuchi has told Famitsu that Lost Planet 2 will enjoy two-player couch co-op for its story campaign, much like Resi Evil 5.
It's releasing for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC this year. Speculation was running riot over split-screen action for the sequel, and now it can stop.
It's releasing for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC this year. Speculation was running riot over split-screen action for the sequel, and now it can stop.
Rapture has "many stories that could be told within its walls" say 2K
Posted: 11.02.2010 by Technet2k
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BioShock has plenty of room for more if the sequel's audio lead, Michael Kamper, is to be believed. Rapture is just such a captivating place.
In fact it's "probably one of the most unique places ever invented," and won't be tied down. Right now 2K are "just focused" on BioShock 2.
In fact it's "probably one of the most unique places ever invented," and won't be tied down. Right now 2K are "just focused" on BioShock 2.
Aliens vs Predator bonus DLC "available to everybody" post launch
Posted: 11.02.2010 by Technet2k
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For gamers who can't quite afford those Hunter and Survivor Edition's of Aliens vs Predator, fret ye not, because their DLC will be up for grabs.
Day one content for Edition owners will be 4 multiplayer maps and 2 survivor maps, while everyone else has to wait. AvP is out next week.
Day one content for Edition owners will be 4 multiplayer maps and 2 survivor maps, while everyone else has to wait. AvP is out next week.
Bungie has no interest in 3D Halo, Reach 'won't support Natal tech'
Posted: 11.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Bungie has allayed fan fears for the Halo franchise, first by dispelling rumours it will come packed with Natal - to stay traditional.
The second is that the team won't revisit Halo for some 3D work, in fact Halo: Reach is Bungie's own "final conclusion" in the Halo saga.
The second is that the team won't revisit Halo for some 3D work, in fact Halo: Reach is Bungie's own "final conclusion" in the Halo saga.
PC BioShock 2's no controller or widescreen support causes rage
Posted: 11.02.2010 by Technet2k
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The PC community is none too pleased with developer 2K Marin right now, for two big reasons. No native controller or widescreen support.
Widescreen is always a touchy subject for PC gamers, and the first game suffered this problem, but a fix is on the way. What about pads?
Widescreen is always a touchy subject for PC gamers, and the first game suffered this problem, but a fix is on the way. What about pads?
No PC Dead Space 2 line backpedals, is now "under consideration"
Posted: 11.02.2010 by Technet2k
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EA has noticed the PC community is a little upset over no Dead Space 2 for their rigs, and so developer Visceral say it's "under consideration."
That's by no means a concrete PC release, but it's better than the "not in the plan" remark earlier by an EA rep. It was originally coming to PC.
That's by no means a concrete PC release, but it's better than the "not in the plan" remark earlier by an EA rep. It was originally coming to PC.
Ubi's new Ghost Recon "same experience" on PS3, PC details later
Posted: 10.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Ghost Recon: Future Soldier isn't just for Xbox 360 but also PS3 and PC. The console versions offer "same" gameplay, dev team and date.
The PC version will have its details spilled later, reveals Ubi's Kimi Matsuzaki. Future Soldier releases this autumn after a summer beta.
The PC version will have its details spilled later, reveals Ubi's Kimi Matsuzaki. Future Soldier releases this autumn after a summer beta.
Q-Games announce 'PixelJunk Shooter 2', is not just a "re-hashing"
Posted: 09.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Studio founder Dylan Cuthbert says Q-Games are busy with a PixelJunk Shooter sequel, one with "a ton of ideas" on the drawing board for.
The game engine has "lots of potential" they want to explore, and it'd be a waste not to "try out more stuff." There'll be all new ship suits.
The game engine has "lots of potential" they want to explore, and it'd be a waste not to "try out more stuff." There'll be all new ship suits.
Dead Space 2 drops PC, for console and handheld says EA report
Posted: 09.02.2010 by Technet2k
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EA's Q3 fiscal 2010 paperwork has Dead Space 2 down for Q4 fiscal 2011, but it's not coming to PC, just consoles and handheld only.
This could mean a PC version will arrive in fiscal 2012, or that EA has decided to abandon the PC version. It retails January-March 2011.
This could mean a PC version will arrive in fiscal 2012, or that EA has decided to abandon the PC version. It retails January-March 2011.
Ubisoft aren't ready to reveal Ghost Recon: Future Soldier platforms yet
Posted: 09.02.2010 by JamieSI
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Ubisoft announced Ghost Recon: Future Soldier this morning, with the Xbox 360 being the only platform confirmed. When we asked Ubisoft about PS3 or PC versions, the firm told us that it won't be revealing the platforms just yet as we'll have to wait for more announcements.
"We aren't communicating the formats just yet, you will have to wait for further announcements in the coming months." said a spokesperson.
"We aren't communicating the formats just yet, you will have to wait for further announcements in the coming months." said a spokesperson.
Survey: Dead Space Extraction, Planet Cracker for XBLA and PSN
Posted: 09.02.2010 by Technet2k
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A recent survey reveals plans to bring Dead Space Extraction to Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network, as part of a pre-order plan.
It would be the same "guided" FPS but in "full HD." Planet Cracker meanwhile is all new, and a "resource strategy game" for Dead Space 2.
It would be the same "guided" FPS but in "full HD." Planet Cracker meanwhile is all new, and a "resource strategy game" for Dead Space 2.
Square Enix trademark 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution', 3 is subtitled?
Posted: 09.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Eidos Montreal remains busy working on Deus Ex 3 but it may have gotten a new name if Square's latest trademark is anything to go by.
The third instalment is a prequel to events in the original Deus Ex game. Square Enix are publishing and producing all CG cinematics.
The third instalment is a prequel to events in the original Deus Ex game. Square Enix are publishing and producing all CG cinematics.
Ubisoft announces Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for Xbox 360
Posted: 09.02.2010 by JamieSI
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Ubisoft has revealed that this week's big announcement is Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, a new game in the popular tactical FPS series.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is being developed by Ubisoft's French studios, and will be released for the Xbox 360 at the end of 2010.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is being developed by Ubisoft's French studios, and will be released for the Xbox 360 at the end of 2010.
Modern Warfare 2's Care Package Patch is in certification for 360
Posted: 08.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Infinity Ward has told fans that the Care Package Patch has "entered Microsoft certification" for Xbox 360's Modern Warfare 2 - "no ETA" yet.
One such fix that comes with the title update is the "infinite care package" exploit, as well as "various XP hacks." Shouldn't be long from Live.
One such fix that comes with the title update is the "infinite care package" exploit, as well as "various XP hacks." Shouldn't be long from Live.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 includes a WWII Japanese Island level
Posted: 08.02.2010 by Technet2k
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According to the ESRB summary, EA DICE's Bad Company 2's singleplayer has a trip down memory lane before arriving in the 'present'.
Specifically they say players "conduct missions" on an unknown Japanese Island "during World War II" before they move into "modern day".
Specifically they say players "conduct missions" on an unknown Japanese Island "during World War II" before they move into "modern day".
Rebellion: "Unprecedented demand" revealed AvP's match issues
Posted: 05.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Rebellion says the massive demand from gamers for Aliens vs Predator's multiplayer demo on PC revealed some issues.
Matchmaking was sluggish or not letting some "find games at all," but that was corrected by the studio. They're looking into "similar" PS3 woe.
Matchmaking was sluggish or not letting some "find games at all," but that was corrected by the studio. They're looking into "similar" PS3 woe.
Rumour-mill: Viral promo casting call for F.E.A.R. 3 spills plot beans
Posted: 05.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Director Marcus Nispel is helming a web promo for F.E.A.R. 3 according to a leaked casting call, which held auditions in mid-January.
Nispel recently remade Friday the 13th. It reveals quite a few spoilers and character developments. So far the game is unconfirmed.
Nispel recently remade Friday the 13th. It reveals quite a few spoilers and character developments. So far the game is unconfirmed.
Valve add 'Highlander' mode to Team Fortress 2, "Cloud support"
Posted: 04.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Valve has included in the latest PC patch for Team Fortress 2 a new gameplay mode called Highlander, which is 9 per team.
Also added is "Steam Cloud support" for key bindings, so your control configurations are kept online, and for "custom spraypaint images".
Also added is "Steam Cloud support" for key bindings, so your control configurations are kept online, and for "custom spraypaint images".
FireSky: PC Stargate Resistance out February 10th, studio excited
Posted: 02.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer FireSky of MMO Stargate Worlds has amazingly declared that PC shooter Stargate Resistance will be out February 10.
Why is that amazing? Well, Stargate Worlds has been thought dead many times and 'Resistance' was only unveiled in December.
Why is that amazing? Well, Stargate Worlds has been thought dead many times and 'Resistance' was only unveiled in December.
Posted: 11.02.2010 by JamieSI
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