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Puzzle platformer Ethan: Meteor Hunter hits Steam Greenlight, alpha demo released
Indie developer Sevean has announced their new puzzle platformer Ethan: Meteor Hunter, which uses time stop and physics as its main puzzle mechanic. The developer has posted the game on Steam Greenlight and released a demo based on the alpha build.
A new 30 second TV spot for The Last of Us airs
Posted: 12.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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A new 30 second television spot has aired for The Last of Us, this time talking about Joel's well-being in a post-apocalyptic nightmare of a world.
PS2 Classics gets "bigger - and grislier" with Manhunt next week, The Warriors 'soon'
Posted: 10.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Rockstar will be adding their controversial PlayStation 2 title Manhunt to the PlayStation Network catalogue next week. It's Rockstar North's "dark stealth thriller" that hit 10 years ago.
In it we play as Death Row inmate James Earl Cash in a "kill-or-be-killed" gauntlet masterminded by a total maniac. Rockstar also tease that The Warriors will soon be joining PSN as well.
In it we play as Death Row inmate James Earl Cash in a "kill-or-be-killed" gauntlet masterminded by a total maniac. Rockstar also tease that The Warriors will soon be joining PSN as well.
Volition teases Saints Row 4 in walkthrough video with PAX East footage
Posted: 09.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Senior producer Jim Boone leads the video walkthrough of the Saints Row 4 PAX East footage that Volition and Deep Silver has put together for the world to see. We're taken on a tour of "urban chaos" through the streets.
In the new instalment, the leader of the Saints has been elected US President and they've got even more "mind-boggling weapons" like Dubstep guns. It releases in mid-August.
In the new instalment, the leader of the Saints has been elected US President and they've got even more "mind-boggling weapons" like Dubstep guns. It releases in mid-August.
Avalanche "would have rocked" an open world Star Wars game, 'deal was close'
Posted: 08.05.2013 by Technet2k
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There are some things best kept secret, and this is perhaps one of them. According to an exchange between a former Avalanche Studios bigwig and their current CCO, the Just Cause dev almost had Star Wars.
In fact they "almost got that deal" sealed, according to former studio manager Oskar Burman. If it had of gone through, LucasArts "would be alive today," replied Christofer Sundberg.
In fact they "almost got that deal" sealed, according to former studio manager Oskar Burman. If it had of gone through, LucasArts "would be alive today," replied Christofer Sundberg.
Techland's new IP is Hellraid, co-op fantasy hack'n'slash for 90's fans
Posted: 07.05.2013 by Technet2k
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The first new IP from Techland since Dead Island is all about those feel good moments from the likes of Quake, Hexen, Diablo and Heretic back in the 1990s. The Polish studio is infusing co-op with fantasy.
They want Hellraid to feel like it was "made by guys in their '30s," touching on those simpler Quake and Hexen days. We choose between four classes and take on hordes of foes.
They want Hellraid to feel like it was "made by guys in their '30s," touching on those simpler Quake and Hexen days. We choose between four classes and take on hordes of foes.
German retailers PC listing for Grand Theft Auto V, briefly mention 'Special Edition'
Posted: 07.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Rockstar has only announced Grand Theft Auto V for Xbox 360 and PS3, with fans desperately hoping for a PC version too. Germany's Amazon and GamesOnly.at both list it for PC.
Interestingly GamesOnly.at also mentioned a 'Special Edition', which included a SteelBook with "exclusive artwork", a world map, stunt-planes challenges, bonus outfits and more.
Interestingly GamesOnly.at also mentioned a 'Special Edition', which included a SteelBook with "exclusive artwork", a world map, stunt-planes challenges, bonus outfits and more.
Spies vs. Mercs multiplayer returns in Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Posted: 05.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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The unique multiplayer mode Spies vs. Mercs makes its return in Ubisoft's upcoming spy action game Splinter Cell: Blacklist. The mode had been dropped in recent Splinter Cell games.
Bethesda bundle Dishonored's pre-order treats into Void Walker's Arsenal DLC
Posted: 03.05.2013 by Technet2k
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The pre-order incentives to slap cash down for in Arkane's Dishonored have all been lumped together in an upcoming DLC called Void Walker's Arsenal, which includes four different packs of various goodies.
There's the Acrobatic Killer, Arcane Assassin, Backstreet Butcher and Shadow Rat pack. Each contains 500 bonus coins, and Bone Charm bonuses to help us sneak or slaughter.
There's the Acrobatic Killer, Arcane Assassin, Backstreet Butcher and Shadow Rat pack. Each contains 500 bonus coins, and Bone Charm bonuses to help us sneak or slaughter.
Zone of the Enders sequel team 'dismantled', Kojima works on HD Collection patch
Posted: 03.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Hideo Kojima has revealed in a web radio show that the team putting together a Zone of the Enders, referred to as the Ender's Project, has been dismantled. Its creator wants to take stock of the franchise.
Kojima-san wants to ask fans again if they'd like a sequel to ever happen, given the 'disappointment' fans endured with the ZOE HD Collection's move from 30 FPS to 60.
Kojima-san wants to ask fans again if they'd like a sequel to ever happen, given the 'disappointment' fans endured with the ZOE HD Collection's move from 30 FPS to 60.
Ubisoft trailer 'Spies vs Mercs' multiplayer mode from Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Posted: 03.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Ubisoft pits the stealthy spies against the brutish mercs in this multiplayer mode for Splinter Cell: Blacklist. In 'Spies vs Mercs' the spies must extract sensitive intel from three different terminals.
Naturally it's the job of the mercenaries to stop them at any cost. Each team has different abilities and tools at their disposal for an "exciting, high stakes" multiplayer experience.
Naturally it's the job of the mercenaries to stop them at any cost. Each team has different abilities and tools at their disposal for an "exciting, high stakes" multiplayer experience.
Obsidian's next-gen title "already looking great," teases CEO Urquhart
Posted: 03.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Something next-gen is cooking over at Project Eternity and South Park developer Obsidian Entertainment, but CEO Feargus Urquhart "can't really talk about" what it is, including whether it's a new IP or not.
The studio boss confirmed they're "around 100" developers, with "around 15" of that working on Project Eternity. Urquhart couldn't really breakdown numbers for their "other projects" on the go.
The studio boss confirmed they're "around 100" developers, with "around 15" of that working on Project Eternity. Urquhart couldn't really breakdown numbers for their "other projects" on the go.
Rayman Legends "Mariachi Madness" trailer is musically bonkers
Posted: 03.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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UbiSoft's Rayman series has been uniquely French and just plain bizarre, and Rayman Legends is no different, as evidenced by this musical map.
Capcom releases Memories developer diary for Remember Me
Posted: 02.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Capcom has released a new developer diary for its upcoming cyberpunk game Remember Me, dealing with the central theme of memories.
Monolith developing 'open world action-adventure' for current and next-gen
Posted: 02.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Warner Brothers' Monolith are putting together an open world action-adventure title, reveals the F.E.A.R. developer via job ads and LinkedIn profiles. It's being created "simultaneously" for current and next-gen.
Lead software engineer Piotr Mintus boasts that Monolith was "one of the first studios in the world" to be running a title "on the PlayStation 4 alpha kits," with an engine updated with tessellation.
Lead software engineer Piotr Mintus boasts that Monolith was "one of the first studios in the world" to be running a title "on the PlayStation 4 alpha kits," with an engine updated with tessellation.
Crystal Dynamics has "soon to be announced title"
Posted: 02.05.2013 by Technet2k
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The LinkedIn profile for a Principal Level Artist at Crystal Dynamics reveals the studio has a "soon to be announced title" in the works, with Matt McCulloch working on some "wildly cool environments" for the project.
This is likely to be announced, or at least fully revealed, at E3 this June. Crystal Dynamics of course most recently released the reboot of Tomb Raider to high critical success.
This is likely to be announced, or at least fully revealed, at E3 this June. Crystal Dynamics of course most recently released the reboot of Tomb Raider to high critical success.
ESRB rates GTA and GTA 2 for PS3, PS Vita and PSP
Posted: 01.05.2013 by Technet2k
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It would appear that the PSOne Classics catalogue is about to get even more retro as the original Grand Theft Auto and the sci-fi follow-up Grand Theft Auto 2 have been spotted on the ESRB database.
They've given them a listing for PlayStation 3, PS Vita and PSP meaning it'll be going through PlayStation Network. It's unclear if the London expansion is included with GTA or not.
They've given them a listing for PlayStation 3, PS Vita and PSP meaning it'll be going through PlayStation Network. It's unclear if the London expansion is included with GTA or not.
Killer is Dead arriving in August in Europe
Posted: 01.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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In the latest trailer for Killer Is Dead, Grasshopper's manic action title will be arriving this August in Europe for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Splinter Cell: Blacklist "Stalk, Strike, Silence" trailer shows off Sam Fisher's stealth kills
Posted: 01.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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UbiSoft has released an intense new trailer for Splinter Cell: Blacklist, highlighting the silent predator aspect of Sam Fisher, who is obviously no longer voiced by Michael Ironside.
Three characters featured in three trailers for Grand Theft Auto V
Posted: 30.04.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Rockstar has released not one but three new trailers for Grand Theft Auto V, each one showcasing one of the protagonists of the game, including Michael, who is a direct reference to The Sopranos, Franklin, who is straight outta Compton, and Trevor, who is merely axe crazy.
Posted: 13.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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