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Telltale working on Jurassic Park game for multiple platforms?
Telltale are working on an episodic Jurassic Park game, according to the latest edition of Game Informer. The game could be in development for multiple platforms, although this hasn't been confirmed.
It's been described as "a cinematic adventure" with the first episode due for release at the end of this year.
It's been described as "a cinematic adventure" with the first episode due for release at the end of this year.
E3 2010: LucasArts confirm line-up
Posted: 08.06.2010 by Technet2k
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The LucasArts team have confirmed some of their stuff for next week's E3 and among them are no surprises, unless you've not heard of Star Wars.
The BioWare MMO is to be there as well as The Force Unleashed 2, which gets a new trailer Friday. PC Monkey Island 2: SE will be there too.
The BioWare MMO is to be there as well as The Force Unleashed 2, which gets a new trailer Friday. PC Monkey Island 2: SE will be there too.
E3 2010: Nomura-san to "impact" E3
Posted: 08.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Square Enix teases that Tetsuya Nomura will "cause an impact" at next week's E3 event, especially as he plans to unveil a new Kingdom Hearts?
There's something else though it seems, or it could just be extra Kingdom Hearts hype. Nomura-san is also directing Final Fantasy Versus XIII...
There's something else though it seems, or it could just be extra Kingdom Hearts hype. Nomura-san is also directing Final Fantasy Versus XIII...
Molyneux's "fondess" got PC Fable III
Posted: 08.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Lionhead Studios boss Peter Molyneux has talked a little about PC Fable III, and how it was likely his "fondness for the PC" that sealed the process.
He reveals it's no "conversion" of the Xbox 360 but a "custom designed game" for PC. It favours the mouse and will get post-launch content too.
He reveals it's no "conversion" of the Xbox 360 but a "custom designed game" for PC. It favours the mouse and will get post-launch content too.
Newell: Valve E3 surprise
Posted: 08.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Boss Gabe Newell of Valve has confirmed to a fan site that their "surprise" replacing Portal 2 at E3 2010 next week isn't Half-Life 2's Episode 3.
He also called the image with the Half-Life logo and Gordon Freeman's name with the date "14th June" as a total fake. The 14th is Valve's E3 day.
He also called the image with the Half-Life logo and Gordon Freeman's name with the date "14th June" as a total fake. The 14th is Valve's E3 day.
E3 2010: West and Zampella have "big time" E3 reveal
Posted: 08.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Set your brains to record next week because Vince Zampella and Jason West, formerly of Infinity Ward, have some "big" announcement for E3.
Since being fired by Activision the duo went on to form Respawn Entertainment, teaming up with EA. It seems they already have something cooking.
Since being fired by Activision the duo went on to form Respawn Entertainment, teaming up with EA. It seems they already have something cooking.
Square Enix announces Dungeon Siege 3, Obsidian developing
Posted: 07.06.2010 by PRBot
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Square Enix announced today that it is partnering with Obsidian Entertainment on Dungeon Siege 3.
With input from the original developer, Gas Powered Games, Obsidian Entertainment will develop the next incarnation of the Dungeon Siege franchise with Square Enix as the game's publisher.
With input from the original developer, Gas Powered Games, Obsidian Entertainment will develop the next incarnation of the Dungeon Siege franchise with Square Enix as the game's publisher.
3rd Bad Company 2 Map Pack This Week
Posted: 07.06.2010 by JustCommunication
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The third VIP Map Pack for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be released this week, according to DICE.
The map pack will bring new modes to the Nelson Bay and Laguna Alta maps, with former gaining the Squad Deathmatch mode, and the latter gaining the Squad Rush mode...
The map pack will bring new modes to the Nelson Bay and Laguna Alta maps, with former gaining the Squad Deathmatch mode, and the latter gaining the Squad Rush mode...
Dragon Age to get Anime Adaptation
Posted: 07.06.2010 by PRBot
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REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Jun 07, 2010: BioWare(TM), an Electronic Arts Inc. studio and FUNimation Entertainment, the leading distributor of Japanese animation in North America, announced today an agreement to create an anime feature film adapted from BioWare's critically-acclaimed fantasy Action RPG franchise Dragon Age(TM)...
THQ officially announces Red Faction: Armageddon
Posted: 07.06.2010 by PRBot
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THQ today announced the next title in the award winning Red Faction franchise is currently in development at internal studio Volitio and is scheduled to ship for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC in March 2011.
Red Faction: Armageddon moves beneath the surface of Mars as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance...
Red Faction: Armageddon moves beneath the surface of Mars as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance...
Ex-EA LA form Haunted Temple
Posted: 07.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Four former EA LA veterans have left their cosy digs and struck out into the world, forming their own independent Haunted Temple Studios.
Together they've got 34 years experience in the industry, and they have their first title. It's called 'Skulls of the Shogun' and it's for PC and XBLA.
Together they've got 34 years experience in the industry, and they have their first title. It's called 'Skulls of the Shogun' and it's for PC and XBLA.
Rumour: Kim Kardashian as Lady Croft?
Posted: 07.06.2010 by Technet2k
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The Hollywood buzz is that TV personality Kim Kardashian could be tipped to star as the new Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider movies reboot.
This would be "something very different" to Angelina Jolie's portrayal of our Lady Croft, claims a source, a much more "comic-strip version".
This would be "something very different" to Angelina Jolie's portrayal of our Lady Croft, claims a source, a much more "comic-strip version".
APB Beta Ends Today
Posted: 07.06.2010 by PRBot
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Dundee, UK - June 7th, 2010: Realtime Worlds have today announced that the Closed Beta session of APB: All Points Bulletin has come to an end. San Paro is still reeling from the crime-wave which has turned the city's streets into hotbed of gang warfare and heavy-handed vigilantism...
THQ unveil Red Faction: Armageddon, back into the mines of Mars
Posted: 07.06.2010 by Technet2k
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The next Red Faction has been announced by THQ and developer Volition, and we'll be heading back into those mines of the red planet.
We play as Darius Mason, grandson of Guerrilla's Alec Mason. This time around the enemy is the planet itself, and we must save mankind.
We play as Darius Mason, grandson of Guerrilla's Alec Mason. This time around the enemy is the planet itself, and we must save mankind.
Active Network claims 'EA Sports Active 2.0' infringes a trademark
Posted: 07.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher EA is being sued by California-based Active Network because they claim 'Active' is theirs to use for sporty products, and EA is stealing.
That's the gist of it anyway. Now that EA's Sports Active has online features the Active Network feels threatened and wants 'Active' removed.
That's the gist of it anyway. Now that EA's Sports Active has online features the Active Network feels threatened and wants 'Active' removed.
Warner Bros. announces The Lord of the Rings Online to adopt free-to-play model
Posted: 07.06.2010 by PRBot
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Warner Bros. announced today that Turbine will unveil a major update this fall, making The Lord of the Rings Online free-to-play for everyone.
Extending its award-winning story, LOTRO delivers the ultimate adventure featuring a massive world with state-of-the-art graphics and gameplay, and a rich set of features that until now could only be found in premium subscription-based online games.
Extending its award-winning story, LOTRO delivers the ultimate adventure featuring a massive world with state-of-the-art graphics and gameplay, and a rich set of features that until now could only be found in premium subscription-based online games.
BT 'is hopeful' for OnLive to start service "end of 2011" in the UK
Posted: 07.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Cloud platform service OnLive may start it's streaming in the US next week, but telecom operator BT hopes the UK can join in soon enough.
In fact they reckon that by the year's end it will be ready to flip the switch. BT revealed an exclusive bundle deal with OnLive, and own 2.6 percent.
In fact they reckon that by the year's end it will be ready to flip the switch. BT revealed an exclusive bundle deal with OnLive, and own 2.6 percent.
Red Dead Redemption holds top of UK charts, The Sims add-on 6th
Posted: 07.06.2010 by Technet2k
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EA's new The Sims 3: Ambitions expansion pack has released and came in at a handsome 6th place, being just a PC title and all. Top dog is...
...Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption for yet another week in the UK charts. Stock shortages are still hitting some regions. 1st next week?
...Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption for yet another week in the UK charts. Stock shortages are still hitting some regions. 1st next week?
Braben: Treyarch is 'likely nervous' about a non-Call of Duty future
Posted: 04.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Frontier boss David Braben has already declared the Infinity Ward as we all came to know it, "is dead," and "woes betide the brand" if Treyarch go.
Braben notes it "seems unlikely" the 2nd Call of Duty studio is going anywhere, but they've "nervously wondered" where they can go afterward he's sure.
Braben notes it "seems unlikely" the 2nd Call of Duty studio is going anywhere, but they've "nervously wondered" where they can go afterward he's sure.
Nine Inch Nails' Reznor not contacted by id, has no time for Doom 4
Posted: 04.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Frontman Trent Reznor of the Nine Inch Nails has history with developer id Software. He provided the original music to Quake back in 1996.
Reznor was also a Doom 3 audio engineer, though his contributions didn't make final cut. He hasn't been nudged for Doom 4, unlikely the time.
Reznor was also a Doom 3 audio engineer, though his contributions didn't make final cut. He hasn't been nudged for Doom 4, unlikely the time.
Posted: 08.06.2010 by JamieSI
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