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Project Awakened gets Unreal Engine 4 tech demo, 5 days left on Kickstarter
Developer Phosphor Games Studio has released the first footage of their Project Awakened game using the Unreal Engine 4 beast from Epic Games. The footage is split into three sections to entice backers.
The first is a story "tone piece" for the game world, the second is on the "amazing level of detail" in character creation and powers, and thirdly on equipment and customisable outfits.
The first is a story "tone piece" for the game world, the second is on the "amazing level of detail" in character creation and powers, and thirdly on equipment and customisable outfits.
CD Projekt considering foreign tongued NPCs in Cyberpunk 2077 
Posted: 01.03.2013 by Technet2k
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While it's strictly a spitball idea right now, Cyberpunk 2077 from CD Projekt RED could have NPCs speaking a variety of languages that the gamer, unless multi-linguistic, couldn't understand what was being said.
That is until you get yourself a fancy translator implant, of course, which would give "better or worse translation" depending on its sophistication. Will this idea survive the cutting floor?
That is until you get yourself a fancy translator implant, of course, which would give "better or worse translation" depending on its sophistication. Will this idea survive the cutting floor?
Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory gets release dates
Posted: 01.03.2013 by JonahFalcon
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NIS America has announced that Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, the third game in the series, will be landing on the 21st March in North America, the 15th March in mainland Europe, and the 22nd March in the UK.
Focus Home Interactive reveals Bound by Flame for end of 2013
Posted: 28.02.2013 by JamieSI
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Focus Home Interactive and Spiders Studio announced Bound by Flame today, an action/role-playing game that has been in development for months and will be released for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 at the end of 2013.
Bound by Flame lets you play as a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in an ambitious Dark Fantasy universe. As a victim of this demonic influence, players will have to choose between the powers offered by this evil or to reject the demonic influence, developing heroic talents instead.
Bound by Flame lets you play as a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in an ambitious Dark Fantasy universe. As a victim of this demonic influence, players will have to choose between the powers offered by this evil or to reject the demonic influence, developing heroic talents instead.
No crossplatform play between PC, PS3 or PS4 versions of Diablo III
Posted: 26.02.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Fans have speculated in the official Blizzard forums if there might be crossplatform play between the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions of Diablo III with the PC version. The studio has squashed that idea flat.
Final multiplayer Mass Effect 3 DLC launches with Geth juggernauts
Posted: 26.02.2013 by JonahFalcon
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The final multiplayer downloadable content pack for Mass Effect 3, Reckoning, is now available today for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and is free.
Mass Effect 3: Citadel gives Shepard one final sendoff
Posted: 22.02.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Electronic Arts and BioWare have announced the final single player downloadable content for Mass Effect 3, which will round out Shepard's life, allowing players to explore more of the Citadel and reconnect with the characters from the entire trilogy.
Deus Ex movie project "moving like a rocket," draft script has 'everyone excited' 
Posted: 22.02.2013 by Technet2k
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Director and co-writer Scott Derrickson for the planned Deus Ex film says "everything is kind of happening all at once," on the project. They have their draft of the script that "everyone seems excited about".
While the film is based on Human Revolution it's not after the video game, as their "chief philosophy" is that they're "making a cyberpunk movie," not a 'game movie', says co-writer C. Robert Cargill.
While the film is based on Human Revolution it's not after the video game, as their "chief philosophy" is that they're "making a cyberpunk movie," not a 'game movie', says co-writer C. Robert Cargill.
Fans express outrage at offline/LAN play for console version of Diablo III
Posted: 21.02.2013 by JonahFalcon
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With the announcement that the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 version of Diablo III will offer offline and LAN play, PC users on the Diablo III forums have expressed outrage.
Blizzard release first screens of Diablo III on PS3
Posted: 21.02.2013 by Technet2k
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The demonic action-RPG is heading to PlayStation 3, and even PS4, and now Blizzard has set loose the very first in-game screens of Diablo III running on Sony's to-be-replaced flagship platform.
Diablo III on PS3 will make its first public appearance this March at PAX East at the official Blizzard Booth. It'll support both online and local (couch) four-player co-op multiplayer.
Diablo III on PS3 will make its first public appearance this March at PAX East at the official Blizzard Booth. It'll support both online and local (couch) four-player co-op multiplayer.
CD Projekt confirms The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for PlayStation 4
Posted: 21.02.2013 by JamieSI
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CD Projekt RED has confirmed this morning that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the final episode for the popular RPG series, will be developed for the PlayStation 4.
Blizzard announces Diablo III for PS3, PS4
Posted: 21.02.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Blizzard Entertainment has announced at Sony's "See the Future" conference that Diablo III will be going console, heading to the PlayStation 3 and later the PlayStation 4.
CD Projekt RED reveal more plot for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Posted: 14.02.2013 by Technet2k
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In an interview with Game Informer, the writers behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt detail more about how the game starts off, and why Geralt is searching for his "long lost love" out in the world.
A number of past characters will also be making appearances, but they're in a "different situation" from their Witcher 2 days which followed on from a terrible war. Spoilers abound.
A number of past characters will also be making appearances, but they're in a "different situation" from their Witcher 2 days which followed on from a terrible war. Spoilers abound.
Obsidian would "love to do Fallout: New Vegas 2," chat with Bethesda "all the time" 
Posted: 12.02.2013 by Technet2k
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CEO Feargus Urquhart of Obsidian Entertainment would love another crack at the gambling capital of the world revisiting Fallout: New Vegas, or just the series in general. Fallout: L.A.?
They'd definitely stick to the West Coast, so it would "probably be The Boneyard," which is the city built apart L.A.'s ruins. There are plenty of obstacles right now, like platform limbo.
They'd definitely stick to the West Coast, so it would "probably be The Boneyard," which is the city built apart L.A.'s ruins. There are plenty of obstacles right now, like platform limbo.
CD Projekt RED want The Witcher 3 "to be better" than Dragon Age and Skyrim
Posted: 12.02.2013 by Technet2k
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It may sound obvious but Michal Nowakowski of CD Projekt RED makes it clear anyway; they want The Witcher 3 to be of "at least similar quality, if not better" than RPG rivals Dragon Age and Elder Scrolls.
The business development VP argues that marketing can only achieve so much, and that a 'strong partnership' is needed to carry it the rest of the way. Can The Witcher 3 match Skyrim's acclaim?
The business development VP argues that marketing can only achieve so much, and that a 'strong partnership' is needed to carry it the rest of the way. Can The Witcher 3 match Skyrim's acclaim?
Dead Island Riptide truck touring UK
Posted: 08.02.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Deep Silver has announced that a custom Ford Ranger pickup truck decked out with fully armoured windows, rear mounted mini-gun, lethal spiked wheels and a menacing front end barricade is touring the UK to promote Dead Island: Riptide.
Obsidian "waiting for the smoke to clear" to approach Disney on Star Wars
Posted: 08.02.2013 by Technet2k
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II dev Obsidian Entertainment wants to make another game in the franchise. They have in fact already pitched their idea to LucasArts, but then Disney came along.
The studio is "still hoping" something will happen even with the "Disney/Lucas stuff going on." What was their pitch? An exploration between Episode III and IV. LucasArts was 'interested'.
The studio is "still hoping" something will happen even with the "Disney/Lucas stuff going on." What was their pitch? An exploration between Episode III and IV. LucasArts was 'interested'.
BioWare: Labelling next game as Mass Effect 4 a "disservice" - the trilogy is over
Posted: 07.02.2013 by Technet2k
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Chris Priestly of BioWare has warned against thinking of the next Mass Effect instalment as a numerical increment to Mass Effect 3. It causes "a lot of confusion" among fans thinking of it as a straight sequel.
The Commander Shepard trilogy is done with, affirmed Priestly, which is the only 'revealed detail' about the next title. It's about 'what happens next in the Mass Effect Universe', and not 'after Shephard'.
The Commander Shepard trilogy is done with, affirmed Priestly, which is the only 'revealed detail' about the next title. It's about 'what happens next in the Mass Effect Universe', and not 'after Shephard'.
Midway Chicago's Hero resurrected as Project Awakened on Kickstarter
Posted: 05.02.2013 by Technet2k
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Spandex-wearing avatars for justice unite! A little video game project called Hero from Midway Chicago never saw the light of day except in a few video clips that managed to escape.
Now, Phosphor Games Studio is reviving the premise with Project Awakened on Kickstarter, as the former Midway developers ask for $500,000 in pledges. They're already at $42k.
Now, Phosphor Games Studio is reviving the premise with Project Awakened on Kickstarter, as the former Midway developers ask for $500,000 in pledges. They're already at $42k.
Rumour: Final Fantasy Versus XIII exclusive to PS4 in 2014
Posted: 05.02.2013 by Technet2k
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According to rumour, Square Enix will be moving the long awaited Final Fantasy Versus XIII onto the next generation of PlayStation, with it launching sometime in 2014. It will also get a name change.
Another announcement will be held this year to reveal the changes, they continue. Square's reply has been 'no comment'. Apparently Final Fantasy XV and XVI are also in development.
Another announcement will be held this year to reveal the changes, they continue. Square's reply has been 'no comment'. Apparently Final Fantasy XV and XVI are also in development.

Posted: 01.03.2013 by Technet2k
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