| New superhero MMO from Cryptic Studios called Champions Online | |
| Posted: 14.02.2008 07:34 by Jamie |  Comments: 0 |
 With the Marvel Universe Online MMO canned, Cryptic Studios seem to have salvaged what they could from the wreckage and plan to unleash a new wave of heroes and villains. Champions Online would be in direct competition with Cryptic's own previous creation, City of Heroes that NCsoft is now in possession off with an internal development group made up of ex-Cryptics.
Champions Online will be blasting, flying and zapping its way to the PC with mentioning of consoles too but how this ambition plays out only time can tell. | |
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| Oscuro's Oblivion Overhaul 1.32 Final (TESIV Oblivion mod) | |
| Posted: 13.02.2008 14:22 by | Comments: 2 |
 The next version of Oscuro's Oblivion Overhaul has been released. Gamespy's "Mod of the Year 2006", OOO is possibly the most famous Oblivion mod of all time. Read the full story for more information, or... Download OOO 1.32 Final (Full Version) now! | |
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| BioWare forging a new KOTOR destiny that isn't an MMO? | |
| Posted: 13.02.2008 06:37 by Jamie | Comments: 5 |
 During one of EA's analysis reports they have let slip that BioWare, who was recently acquired by the publishing giant, is working on a number of projects including a KOTOR title. They also mentioned they're working on a MMO project which would mean that the long rumoured KOTOR MMORPG is never going to see the light of day, much to the greater joy of fans. It would be a stand-alone RPG like the two previous in the franchise.
There's no rumblings yet though on platforms but it would mostly likely hit a next-gen console before the PC if history is any indicator. A New Hope that the BioWare Empire Strikes Back and we see the Return of the Jedi knights of the old republic. | |
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| Mass Effect official announced for PC | |
| Posted: 12.02.2008 07:33 by Kres | Comments: 4 |
 Bioware announced this afternoon that Mass Effect will be released for the PC in May 2008. Published by EA and re-designed for the PC, Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline. | |
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| Australians get Pirates of the Burning Sea for free | |
| Posted: 12.02.2008 07:12 by Kres | Comments: 1 |
 This could potentially cause quite a stir among many gamers. BigPond have officially announced that Pirates of the Burning Sea will be distributed for free to Australians when the game is released on 27th February 2008. Gamers are told to pre-register at BigPond's Game Area Website where they'll be the first in line to download one of the 100,000 copies of the game. Once you've registered and received your copy you'll be able to use a seven day trial subscription, but after those seven days are up you'll be required to pay $15.95 per month if you want to continue playing. | |
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| This week's Virtual Console releases | |
| Posted: 11.02.2008 10:01 by Kres | Comments: 0 |
 Nintendo has announced that this weeks Wii Virtual Console releases will be Harvest Moon and Lords of Thunder. Both games can be purchased from the shop at 12PM EST. Both of these new titles will set you back by 800 Wii points ($8). Harvest Moon is a farm RPG where as Lords of Thunder is a Fantasy side-scrolling shooter. | |
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| Square Enix to reveal new MMO at GDC 2008? | |
| Posted: 11.02.2008 05:09 by Kres | Comments: 0 |
 Square Enix general manager, Taku Murata, will be hosting a special GDC 2008 session entitled, “The Technology of Final Fantasy”. Murata will be talking about the new common technology platform which will be a new game engine that is to be used across a range of titles. Final Fantasy XII is thought to be using this new engine, but we now know that Square is also developing a new MMO title that will take advantage of it. | |
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| Pirates of the Burning Sea review | |
| Posted: 08.02.2008 12:53 by | Comments: 2 |
 Simon Priest played Pirates of the Burning Sea from Flying Lab Software. With not too much to choose from when it comes to Pirate-based MMO's, does Flying Lab Software's title give one all that's needed to satisfy one's swashbuckling, fortune seeking desires? Read the review to see what he author thinks. Read the Pirates of the Burning Sea review. | |
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| PC version of Assassin's Creed gets additional content | |
| Posted: 07.02.2008 03:52 by Kres | Comments: 12 |
 Ubisoft announced this morning that Assassin's Creed on the PC will contain new content that isn't available to console users when it's released in March 2008. Ubisoft have entitled this the Director's cut edition, and gamers will have access to four new types of investigations, providing additional ways for players to explore the various locations of the Third Crusade. | |
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| 500,000 gamers sign up to Age of Conan community | |
| Posted: 06.02.2008 02:34 by Kres | Comments: 3 |
 Funcom and Eidos announced this morning that over 500,000 gamers from all over the world have signed up to become a member of the Age of Conan: Hydorian Adventures community by either joining the ongoing beta test or by signing up to the Clan of Conan official fan club. “The massive attention Age of Conan is generating throughout the international gaming community is simply amazing,” says Funcom CEO Trond Arne Aas. “The game seems to be already striking a chord with gamers across the world and we are thrilled and motivated by all the positive feedback we have been getting from both the press and the community.” | |
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