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Fable III is "great first step" for Microsoft's 'reinvestment' in PC
According to a leaked internal Q&A from Microsoft, they believe Fable III will be their "first step" toward supporting the PC platform en masse.
They seemed to indirectly admit, by way of the question asked, that they've "not quite come through" with any "robust offering" for the PC camp.
They seemed to indirectly admit, by way of the question asked, that they've "not quite come through" with any "robust offering" for the PC camp.
Punchers Impact Introduces Lucha Fury for PSN and PC
Posted: 21.06.2010 by PRBot
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Punchers Impact today unveiled Lucha Fury, the first beat 'em-up game combining the worlds of comics and Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling).
Lucha Fury follows the adventure of four young and talented wrestlers who spend their lives loafing around until a mysterious shortage of the energy drink, on which they are all hooked, bring them into a fight against the most incredible worldwide conspiracy ever!
Lucha Fury follows the adventure of four young and talented wrestlers who spend their lives loafing around until a mysterious shortage of the energy drink, on which they are all hooked, bring them into a fight against the most incredible worldwide conspiracy ever!
Kotick wants Call of Duty MMO
Posted: 21.06.2010 by Technet2k
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If Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick could "snap his fingers" and get something done it would be an online subscription-based Call of Duty.
It would give a "more compelling experience" believes Kotick, and fans are "clamoring for it." He's 'hopeful' such a project is in their future line-up.
It would give a "more compelling experience" believes Kotick, and fans are "clamoring for it." He's 'hopeful' such a project is in their future line-up.
Kojima Productions' PS3 exclusive project news "is just a rumour"
Posted: 21.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Belief in a PlayStation 3 exclusive project unveiling at the Tokyo Game Show from Metal Gear Solid developer Kojima Productions isn't true?
Boss Kenichiro Imaizumi has labelled the news as "just a rumour," and he has "no idea who made it up" and spread the story. Bad Internets.
Boss Kenichiro Imaizumi has labelled the news as "just a rumour," and he has "no idea who made it up" and spread the story. Bad Internets.
BioWare: SWTOR's huge "world arcs" worth "double-digit hours"
Posted: 21.06.2010 by Technet2k
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The beginning portions of BioWare's Star Wars: The Old Republic is "story-focused" reveals Daniel Erickson, meaning its more solo play centric.
That doesn't mean friends can't join you, but they "can't mess" with your story. After the 'origin worlds' it opens to multiplayer with "giant" quest chains.
That doesn't mean friends can't join you, but they "can't mess" with your story. After the 'origin worlds' it opens to multiplayer with "giant" quest chains.
Rumour: DC Universe out Nov.
Posted: 21.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Sony Online Entertainment has apparently given a subscription fee and retail date for DC Universe Online, which releases on PS3 and PC.
It's out November 2nd, 2010 say the rumours with a monthly sub of $14.99. The question of payment has been left in the air for some time.
It's out November 2nd, 2010 say the rumours with a monthly sub of $14.99. The question of payment has been left in the air for some time.
US launch of OnLive reveals pricing, can play up until "June 2013"
Posted: 21.06.2010 by Technet2k
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The cloud platform service OnLive is all systems go in the US and that means we finally get to see what sort of pricing the owners had in mind.
Titles on the service split between 'owning' the game and renting them. Licensing appears to end "17th June 2013". Subscriptions are needed too.
Titles on the service split between 'owning' the game and renting them. Licensing appears to end "17th June 2013". Subscriptions are needed too.
NFS: Hot Pursuit in Porsche deal
Posted: 18.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Criterion is making the new spine tingly Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and they reveal it will have an exclusive Porsche super hybrid car in it.
Unveiled in Geneva in March this year, the 'Porsche 918 Spyder' is a "hybrid supercar" that tops 200mph. PC and PS3 versions support 3D.
Unveiled in Geneva in March this year, the 'Porsche 918 Spyder' is a "hybrid supercar" that tops 200mph. PC and PS3 versions support 3D.
Portal 2 could unite PS3 and PC?
Posted: 18.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Valve plan on getting Portal 2 on PS3 and PC to talk with one another so gamers on console and desktop can co-op. What about Xbox 360?
This cross-compatibility hinges on Steamworks, which the PS3 version will include. So far Microsoft hasn't decided if they want to allow it on Xbox Live.
This cross-compatibility hinges on Steamworks, which the PS3 version will include. So far Microsoft hasn't decided if they want to allow it on Xbox Live.
Fable III co-op gay a-ok, adoption
Posted: 18.06.2010 by Technet2k
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What? That headline is perfectly descriptive enough. Peter Molyneux, boss of Lionhead Studios, has revealed you can 'bump' your co-op partner.
Fable III fully supports same-sex marriage, among hero and NPC or even co-op buddies. Plus you can adopt those cheeky snot-nosed kids now.
Fable III fully supports same-sex marriage, among hero and NPC or even co-op buddies. Plus you can adopt those cheeky snot-nosed kids now.
E3 2010: Attendance for this year's E3 hit 46k, E3 2011 gets date
Posted: 18.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Thanks to E3 going back to its glory days, and abandoning that short stint as a dentist's convention, the numbers are soaring and topped 46k.
4,600 more people shuffled through those LA Convention Center doors than in '09. Around 300 exhibitors set up shop. E3 2011 has a secured date.
4,600 more people shuffled through those LA Convention Center doors than in '09. Around 300 exhibitors set up shop. E3 2011 has a secured date.
Zone of the Enders 3 'on hold'
Posted: 17.06.2010 by Technet2k
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If you're a fierce follower of Zone of the Enders from Kojima Productions then prepare to cry tears of blood, though perhaps you haven't heard of it?
Basically that's the two camps there are to sit in really. Anyway, Hideo Kojima says it's been "pushed to the back" because of his high tech project.
Basically that's the two camps there are to sit in really. Anyway, Hideo Kojima says it's been "pushed to the back" because of his high tech project.
MGS: Rising is prequel to MGS4
Posted: 17.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Konami has spilled the beans that Metal Gear Solid: Rising, the one with Raiden slicing melons, is a prequel to the events of Metal Gear Solid 4.
That would be the 'Guns of the Patriots' one. It will explain to us how Raiden became a cyborg like ninja badass after MGS2: Sons of Liberty.
That would be the 'Guns of the Patriots' one. It will explain to us how Raiden became a cyborg like ninja badass after MGS2: Sons of Liberty.
BioWare announce Dragon Age: Origins DLC named Leliana's Song
Posted: 17.06.2010 by Technet2k
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More downloadable content is on the way for Dragon Age: Origins confirm studio BioWare, and it will benefit both the original and Awakening.
It's based solely around companion NPC Leliana and her past with a criminal organization, with a unique reward unlocked once completed.
It's based solely around companion NPC Leliana and her past with a criminal organization, with a unique reward unlocked once completed.
E3 2010: Sega declare "absolutely not" to rumour of console return
Posted: 17.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Whispers in dark alleys spoke of publisher Sega, those crazy people behind Dreamcast, were thinking of seriously making a new console...
Sega West president Mike Hayes pours extremely cold water, ice if you will, over any such notion. They "certainly won't" be returning to that, ever.
Sega West president Mike Hayes pours extremely cold water, ice if you will, over any such notion. They "certainly won't" be returning to that, ever.
E3 2010: WH40K MMO after WoW
Posted: 17.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher THQ strongly believes their Warhammer 40k: Dark Millennium Online MMO will "shake up Blizzard" with what they have to offer gamers.
Core Games VP Danny Bilson says Blizz "are awesome" by all accounts, but THQ are "in the game" with this massive Space Marine role-play onliner.
Core Games VP Danny Bilson says Blizz "are awesome" by all accounts, but THQ are "in the game" with this massive Space Marine role-play onliner.
Lego Universe coming this October
Posted: 16.06.2010 by JustCommunication
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LEGO Universe is due to hit this October, according to the LEGO group.
Based off the popular kids construction blocks, this MMO will be getting a "full-scale" launch on October 26th in North America and Western Europe.
Based off the popular kids construction blocks, this MMO will be getting a "full-scale" launch on October 26th in North America and Western Europe.
E3 2010: Ubisoft say Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood "not rushed"
Posted: 16.06.2010 by Technet2k
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As the next Assassin's Creed game is a "direct sequel" to the second title, where we follow Ezio again, Ubi can "convince people" it's top quality.
Patrick Plourde of Ubi Montreal likens it to a 'new TV show season', where all the characters have been established. Brotherhood is "as big as AC2."
Patrick Plourde of Ubi Montreal likens it to a 'new TV show season', where all the characters have been established. Brotherhood is "as big as AC2."
Portal 2 Coming to the PS3
Posted: 15.06.2010 by JustCommunication
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Valve's Gabe Newell just appeared at the Sony Press Conference, despite his previous statements regarding the current generation of consoles.
Appearing slightly nervous, he basically announced Portal 2 on the PS3, coming sometime in 2011.
Appearing slightly nervous, he basically announced Portal 2 on the PS3, coming sometime in 2011.
E3 2010: Kojima tease 3rd title
Posted: 15.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Kojima Productions has updated their website which teases that they're busy on a third as of yet unannounced project. E3 reveal?
They're collaborating on Castlevania: Lord of Shadows and have Metal Gear Solid: Rising in the cooking pot, so what could be the mystery game?
They're collaborating on Castlevania: Lord of Shadows and have Metal Gear Solid: Rising in the cooking pot, so what could be the mystery game?
Posted: 22.06.2010 by Technet2k
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