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| Telltale celebrate 20 years of Wallace & Gromit, free episode given | |
| Posted: 04.11.2009 04:58 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 The clay animation duo has hit two decades old and in celebration, developer Telltale Games is giving an entire episode away for free.
Only for this week though, as well as discounting the full Wallace & Gromit season, with donations given to charities for each sale made. | |
| Microsoft: "Nothing to announce about a public program for Xbox Live Rewards" | |
| Posted: 04.11.2009 04:45 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 Microsoft has told Strategy Informer that the Xbox Live Rewards feature is part of a pilot program, and is only available to a small group from its global Xbox Live community. Microsoft doesn't have any plans for a public program at this time. The statement read; "The Xbox Live Rewards Web site is part of a pilot program we're testing with a small group from our global Xbox Live community. We are always exploring new ways to provide the most value to our members, but have nothing to announce about a public program at this time." | |
| Rare's sights "trained on Natal," hopeful of some "genre evolution" | |
| Posted: 04.11.2009 04:39 by Technet2k | Comments: 2 |
 GoldenEye developer Rare is experimenting with Project Natal right now, which they call "a great opportunity" to break fresh ground.
It will also let studios "exercise some genre evolution," which UK-based Rare hopes they can achieve. Project Natal is due in fall 2010. | |
| THQ: Early 2010 all about the "core audience", has three titles due | |
| Posted: 04.11.2009 04:25 by Technet2k | Comments: 1 |
 Publisher THQ is excited to see the other side of Christmas because they've got three games releasing in Q1 2010, all for the core.
The recent signing of sci-fi shooter Metro 2033 is "another fantastic addition" to THQ's portfolio, joining Darksiders and MX vs ATV. | |
| Sky Player to be relaunched gradually | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 10:55 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 Microsoft has confirmed that the Sky Player for Xbox Live is being relaunched gradually for all Xbox 360 customers. The service was meant to launch last month, but problems prevented this due to high demand. Some customers aren't able to access the service, but Microsoft says that "tens of thousands more will be added each day, until the service is available to all." | |
| Marvel dates Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 09:34 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 1 |
 In a press release detailing Marvel Entertainments third quarter operating results, release dates for Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America were mentioned, which are all in development by Sega. Iron Man 2 for April 2010 Thor for May 2011 Captain America for July 2011 | |
| Product quiz reveals ambitious DLC for Mass Effect 2, new worlds | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 06:58 by Technet2k | Comments: 2 |
 BioWare has already announced they have long-term DLC for Dragon Age: Origins, but now Mass Effect 2 looks to be getting the same.
A Microsoft Expert Zone quiz for retailers reveals big DLC coming to the sci-fi sequel, like new worlds, characters, gear packs and more. | |
| GameStop let slip Bad Company 2 beta date, info "later this week" | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 06:51 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 US retailer GameStop accidentally boasted a pre-order treat for Bad Company 2, blabbing about the PS3 beta starting November 19th.
This promotion was pulled but the Internet has it now. EA are coy but pledge "more details later this week," are to be revealed for fans. | |
| Valve declare Left 4 Dead/Team Fortress crossover with Bill's hat | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 06:38 by Technet2k | Comments: 1 |
 Yes, developer Valve has gone mad with power. They've promised Bill's L4D hat to Team Fortress 2 players if you pre-order L4D2.
This "momentous event" is already available for those who've pre-ordered already, so just fire up your next game of TF2 for Bill's hat. | |
| Doom cover artist Don Ivan Punchatz passes away, he was aged 73 | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 06:29 by Technet2k | Comments: 8 |
 You may not know the man but his work won't be easily forgotten, particularly for gamers. Artist Don Ivan Punchatz gave us Doom.
He was the cover artist for the original shooter of hellish demons. Had Punchatz known it would make "a jillion smackers"... | |
| Online CV hints at 'Family Guy Party Game' for next-gen consoles | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 06:15 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 According to the LinkedIn profile for Chris Kolmatycki, he was once a game designer at HB Studios, and worked on a Family Guy game.
It was pre-production work for a "Family Guy Party Game" on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. Another online profile corroborates a little. | |
| Heavy Rain to get demo, difficult due to the "contextual gameplay" | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 06:00 by Technet2k | Comments: 1 |
 David Cage of Quantic Dream has revealed a playable demo for PS3 Heavy Rain is in the pipe, but it's hard to "convey" to the player.
Scenes focus on action or exploration, showing either will make some believe that's what it's all about. Must find "best scene for it." | |
| Modern Warfare 2 cheap thanks to retailer deals, smart consumers | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 05:48 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 Publisher Activision has been criticized for the high RRP of Modern Warfare 2, but some retailer deals cut its price by over half its tag.
What's more is that supermarkets in the UK are likely to slash the price deep, with ASDA already having done so with FIFA 10. | |
| Final Fantasy XIII's level up system is Crystalium, earn CP not EXP | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 05:29 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 All that levelling up through experience won't do for Final Fantasy XIII, so they've introduced the Crystalium System, with Crystal Points. After each battle you get CP which can be spent on 'growing' roles with new skills and abilities, like unlocking more powerful Fire. | |
| EA announces new DLC Pack for Fight Night Round 4 | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 05:29 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 Electronic Arts announced today that it will be releasing new Downloadable Content for Fight Night Round 4 in early December for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The DLC pack will cost 800 MS Points and £9.99 on the PlayStation Network. The DLC will add Bernard Hopkins, Sonny Liston and Evander Holyfield as playable boxers, while including two new game modes. The first, Old School Rules brings a new take to the traditional boxing experience, while the second, Ring Rivalries, allows you to re-create some of the greatest match ups in boxing history. | |
| Sony "haven't confirmed" GT5's track edtior, won't comment on it | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 05:18 by Technet2k | Comments: 1 |
 Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 5 has a track editor, by the developer's own admission apparently, but Sony won't budge on the silence. Allegedly it allows gamers to tweak or rebuild "from scratch" all the tracks included, but it's unclear the extent of user freedom. | |
| Xbox Live Rewards begin US pilot program, Gold user incentives | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 05:02 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 Microsoft has flipped the switch to their Xbox Live Rewards scheme in the US, which offers things like MSP for renewed Gold subscriptions. First time purchases on Marketplace nets users 100 MSP, with a full 200 MSP for 12-month Gold renewals. No word on Europe yet. | |
| Microsoft: Retail is "critical component" for Sky Player on Xbox 360 | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 04:50 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 Neil Thompson, UK Xbox boss, has said how retail channels are vital for "educating consumers" what Xbox 360 and Live have to offer.
They unveil the Xbox Sky pack, which "would be great" as a holiday gift this year says Thompson. TV ads already running in UK. | |
| Sony "re-energizing teams" in Japan for PS3, 'fruits of work' in 2010 | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 04:37 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 Japanese development studios for Sony have been lacking PS3 line-ups for some time, having been told to focus on PSP, but no more.
Sony are "now re-energizing teams" to work on new PS3 ideas for development, and will have things to show us "sometime next year." | |
| Spector: Eidos refused sale of Deus Ex, 'were and are' stories left | |
| Posted: 03.11.2009 04:22 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 Warren Spector, creator of Deus Ex, reveals he hasn't quite moved on from the sci-fi series and even tried to buy it from Eidos.
They wouldn't part with Deus Ex though, with Spector saying there "were and still are" stories he'd "like to tell." Deus Ex 3 in 2010. | |
