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Sony add $25 mounts to EverQuest II, is result of "player demand"
Following in the footsteps of Blizzard and their highly successful premium mount service for World of Warcraft, SOE has EverQuest II flogging rides.
Three 'Prowler' mounts - available in purple, green and blue - are now selling for 2500SC which is worth $25 in real money. Players demand it.
Three 'Prowler' mounts - available in purple, green and blue - are now selling for 2500SC which is worth $25 in real money. Players demand it.
Rumour: Xbox's J Allard now leaving or has already left Microsoft
Posted: 24.05.2010 by Technet2k
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There's trouble in Microsoft land as it's believed J Allard, a key figure in Xbox, has reportedly left the corporate giant, unhappy his project was canned.
He was working on the Courier, a dual-screen tablet, with conflicting gossip he's either left voluntary or was pushed out by CEO Steve Ballmer.
He was working on the Courier, a dual-screen tablet, with conflicting gossip he's either left voluntary or was pushed out by CEO Steve Ballmer.
Cryptic tease upcoming features for Star Trek Online, new faction
Posted: 24.05.2010 by Technet2k
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The MMO that boldly goes in Star Trek Online has quite the line-up from developer Cryptic Studios, as they talk about plans for months ahead.
The new stat-tracking Accolade System, the any level Squad System, major balance and UI adjustments. Then there's a higher level cap and...
The new stat-tracking Accolade System, the any level Squad System, major balance and UI adjustments. Then there's a higher level cap and...
Zombie Cow's Privates would "not pass peer review" for Xbox Live
Posted: 24.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Microsoft has more or less confirmed that Privates from British developer Zombie Cow will not be allowed release onto the Xbox Live Marketplace.
It's a humorous game dealing with sexual disease, and funded by the UK's Channel 4. However the "strong sexual content" isn't XBL friendly.
It's a humorous game dealing with sexual disease, and funded by the UK's Channel 4. However the "strong sexual content" isn't XBL friendly.
New Total War will unveil at E3, developer goes "back to basics"
Posted: 24.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Creative Assembly is to announce a brand new Total War instalment at this year's E3 event, and it appears they're hurtling back in time "to basics."
There'll be no magical boom dust, otherwise known as gunpowder, to clear those fields of battle if reports are accurate. Could Rome be sacked again?
There'll be no magical boom dust, otherwise known as gunpowder, to clear those fields of battle if reports are accurate. Could Rome be sacked again?
There's "no chance in hell" of download-only gaming says Pachter
Posted: 24.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter says 'no way' to the videogames industry going all download-only any time soon; most don't have wifi.
Xbox 360s connected to the Internet is about two thirds believes Pachter, with PS3 "as high as 85%." Wii likely just 35% - this keeps discs alive.
Xbox 360s connected to the Internet is about two thirds believes Pachter, with PS3 "as high as 85%." Wii likely just 35% - this keeps discs alive.
Fable III priced and is coming to PC
Posted: 21.05.2010 by JustCommunication
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UPDATE: PC Fable III can pay for access to "additional content found in the Limited Collector's Edition" Microsoft tells Strategy Informer, through Games for Windows Live.
It seems the rumours were right after all, surprise surprise.
Microsoft has just officially announced that the third instalment of Peter Molyneux's iconic franchise is coming to PC under the Games for Windows label...
It seems the rumours were right after all, surprise surprise.
Microsoft has just officially announced that the third instalment of Peter Molyneux's iconic franchise is coming to PC under the Games for Windows label...
73k strong petition defeats German violent videogame ban, no law
Posted: 21.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Thanks to over 73 thousand names to a petition, the German government has been forced to take the issue to the Committee on Petitions.
That means Interior Ministers couldn't just pass the act, as Parliament State Secretary Dr. Herman Kues is convinced PEGI is better than ban.
That means Interior Ministers couldn't just pass the act, as Parliament State Secretary Dr. Herman Kues is convinced PEGI is better than ban.
Red blood, smoking and swears cut from South Korean StarCraft II
Posted: 21.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Blizzard has been forced to release an edited version of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty after the original got slapped with an adults-only rating.
Now blood is black, not red, and all references to smoking and cuss words are gone. This edited copy gets an Age 12 rating, with Blizz happy.
Now blood is black, not red, and all references to smoking and cuss words are gone. This edited copy gets an Age 12 rating, with Blizz happy.
BioShock's original pitch idea released by studio Irrational Games
Posted: 21.05.2010 by Technet2k
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The BioShock the world has come to know could have been a very different beast, thanks to Irrational Games uploading their original pitch papers.
It would have focused on conflict between "religious fanaticism and unbounded science", which the award-winning BioShock does touch on.
It would have focused on conflict between "religious fanaticism and unbounded science", which the award-winning BioShock does touch on.
Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO adds ice planet Hoth to galaxy
Posted: 21.05.2010 by Technet2k
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The ice world of Hoth, made famous by Star Wars: Episode V, has been added by BioWare to their upcoming MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic.
It will be a planet hotly contested by Republic and Sith forces alike, with ambitious pirates looking to salvage what they can. Screens released.
It will be a planet hotly contested by Republic and Sith forces alike, with ambitious pirates looking to salvage what they can. Screens released.
Mass Effect 3 will keep the mining mini-game, "it serves a purpose"
Posted: 21.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Casey Hudson of BioWare confirms the return of the planet scanning mini-game, where players plunder worlds for resources for their ship.
It will be in Mass Effect 3 - "functionally" has purpose, with feedback saying it was "strangely addictive". Didn't expect fans to strip mine galaxy.
It will be in Mass Effect 3 - "functionally" has purpose, with feedback saying it was "strangely addictive". Didn't expect fans to strip mine galaxy.
Hideo Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa heading for London on June 18th
Posted: 21.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima and art director Yoji Shinkawa will be in the UK for two days starting June 18th, for their latest game launch.
PSP's Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is out then and fans can get themselves signed gear, first at HMV and then at UNIQLO. Lines likely huge.
PSP's Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is out then and fans can get themselves signed gear, first at HMV and then at UNIQLO. Lines likely huge.
BioWare plan 'continued DLC stream', bridges Mass Effect 2 and 3
Posted: 21.05.2010 by Technet2k
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It's going to be "quite a few months" before developer BioWare starts talking about Mass Effect 3, but DLC will fill in the gaps between sequels.
They have a "bunch of packs" in the works but fan response will influence how they move forward. An E3 reveal for Mass Effect 3 not likely at all.
They have a "bunch of packs" in the works but fan response will influence how they move forward. An E3 reveal for Mass Effect 3 not likely at all.
Must find "secondary business model" for videogames, says Namco
Posted: 21.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Olivier Comte, Namco Bandai Partners VP, has said our industry must find a "secondary business model" if we're to survive the fall in software.
Our videogames are too expensive as well for the consumer, so we should offer less in game length and then earn more money "with DLC."
Our videogames are too expensive as well for the consumer, so we should offer less in game length and then earn more money "with DLC."
Paramount working on Top Gun game for PS3 and PC
Posted: 21.05.2010 by JamieSI
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Paramount Digital today announced that it's working on a Top Gun game that will be released via the PlayStation Network and on PC. The game will be a free-flying air combat shooter based on the film.
Check the full press release for more details...
Check the full press release for more details...
Virgin coming back to videogames, Richard Branson will attend E3?
Posted: 20.05.2010 by Technet2k
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In a truly surprising twist, Virgin is coming back to the videogames industry after calling it quits in 1999. They'll be at E3 to schmooze with studios.
Richard Branson himself will show up at E3 2010 believes MCV. Virgin Games setup in 1984 and helped move Sega's Mega System in Europe.
Richard Branson himself will show up at E3 2010 believes MCV. Virgin Games setup in 1984 and helped move Sega's Mega System in Europe.
Rumour: Creative Assembly sports title is London Olympic Games
Posted: 20.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Real-time strategy legends Creative Assembly are taking on the sports genre in the biggest way possible, by looking to the 2012 Olympic Games.
Sources claim they're going Olympian with it releasing in time for the 2012 event in London. Recent rumours pegged them to be on Football Manager.
Sources claim they're going Olympian with it releasing in time for the 2012 event in London. Recent rumours pegged them to be on Football Manager.
Game Room updates with Asteroids and Time Pilot arcade cabinets
Posted: 20.05.2010 by Technet2k
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More new additions for Xbox Live's Game Room, with super gem Asteroids now among the virtual arcade cabinets, joined by oldie Time Pilot.
That's not all as Atari 2600's Grand Prix and Soccer do too. GamePack004 adds 5 from Konami and Atari, 6 Atari 2600 and 3 Intellivision.
That's not all as Atari 2600's Grand Prix and Soccer do too. GamePack004 adds 5 from Konami and Atari, 6 Atari 2600 and 3 Intellivision.
Frontier's commitment to Elite IV "as strong as ever" says Braben
Posted: 20.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Sources whisper that space-faring Elite IV, rumoured to be in the works for PC and console, was in pre-production before being put on hold.
Frontier's David Braben says they "don't comment on rumours," and affirms their support for the veteran franchise. The Outsider to blame?
Frontier's David Braben says they "don't comment on rumours," and affirms their support for the veteran franchise. The Outsider to blame?
Posted: 24.05.2010 by Technet2k
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