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Fable III co-op gay a-ok, adoption
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?
Assassin's Creed producer says Desilets quitting "right decision"
Posted: 15.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Vincent Pontbriand is a producer for Assassin's Creed and he says that creator Patrice Desilets' decision to quit Ubisoft was "right" for him.
The veteran creator "needed a break" he said, adding that progress on AC: Brotherhood 'will be fine' thanks to their "200-strong team".
The veteran creator "needed a break" he said, adding that progress on AC: Brotherhood 'will be fine' thanks to their "200-strong team".
E3 2010: Activision's E3 event is packed with star performances
Posted: 15.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Publishing giant Activision Blizzard chose to burn some of that World of Warcraft money on a music thumping party, more so than an E3 event.
There were big name stars at Acti's shindig like Usher, Rihanna, Eminem, David Guetta and even some strippers. Oh and games were there...
There were big name stars at Acti's shindig like Usher, Rihanna, Eminem, David Guetta and even some strippers. Oh and games were there...
E3 2010: Ubisoft's E3 round-up
Posted: 15.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Time for some Ubi E3 round-up now, though it's real hard to top EA's. What did the French publisher have for us? How about some Michael Jackson?
Yeah apparently they've got an MJ dancing game. There's a 2D Rayman coming, Driver : San Francisco, Battle Tag, Child of Eden, Project Dust...
Yeah apparently they've got an MJ dancing game. There's a 2D Rayman coming, Driver : San Francisco, Battle Tag, Child of Eden, Project Dust...
E3 2010: Round-up of EA's E3
Posted: 15.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Well publisher EA sure put on quite a line-up for this year's E3, naming and unveiling some juicy morsels. Perhaps the biggest hitter was Criterion.
There was Crysis 2, Bulletstorm, EA Sports Active 2.0 and a new MMA, a Vietnam expansion for Bad Company 2, Dead Space 2... yeah lots of '2'.
There was Crysis 2, Bulletstorm, EA Sports Active 2.0 and a new MMA, a Vietnam expansion for Bad Company 2, Dead Space 2... yeah lots of '2'.
E3 2010: Starships for each player in Star Wars: The Old Republic
Posted: 15.06.2010 by Technet2k
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BioWare's upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic will feature starships and the studio says each player will get one to zip around the galaxy in.
Player vs Player action is hinted at too and can take place in a special Battle Zone, like the planet Alderaan. No release date for the MMO yet.
Player vs Player action is hinted at too and can take place in a special Battle Zone, like the planet Alderaan. No release date for the MMO yet.
E3 2010: Fable III given October 26th Release Date
Posted: 14.06.2010 by JamieSI
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Lionhead boss Peter Molyneux has revealed that Fable III will be released on October 26 for Xbox 360.
We aren't sure if the PC version will also be released on this date, hopefully we'll have that cleared up for you soon.
We aren't sure if the PC version will also be released on this date, hopefully we'll have that cleared up for you soon.
Ubi confirms Patrice Desilets "decided to take a creative break"
Posted: 14.06.2010 by Technet2k
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It has been confirmed by Ubisoft that the Ubi Montreal creative director, Patrice Desilets, has left the publisher. He was behind Assassin's Creed.
With his role on the project "essentially done," Desilets decided to "take a creative break" from the videogames industry, leaving AC: Brotherhood.
With his role on the project "essentially done," Desilets decided to "take a creative break" from the videogames industry, leaving AC: Brotherhood.
Bilson: THQ's own 'Project $10' could debut "on a Fall product"
Posted: 14.06.2010 by Technet2k
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VP of Core Games at THQ, Danny Bilson, reveals they might have their own system to combat second-hand game sales ready by this Fall.
They may have a solution that "makes everybody happy," but they aren't announcing it yet. Needs for used buyer not to feel "like he's a criminal".
They may have a solution that "makes everybody happy," but they aren't announcing it yet. Needs for used buyer not to feel "like he's a criminal".
Visceral "dedicated" to improving Dead Space 2 PC controls
Posted: 14.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Executive producer Steve Papoutsis of Visceral Games has affirmed the studio is behind the PC gamer, saying they've "heard" the community.
They hope it responds "a lot better" on PC out of the box, whereas the first game had control 'jitters'. It's still best played "with a gamepad."
They hope it responds "a lot better" on PC out of the box, whereas the first game had control 'jitters'. It's still best played "with a gamepad."
Posted: 18.06.2010 by Technet2k
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