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BioShock 2's 2K Marin not handling XCOM reboot, sister studio is
Yes, technically 2K Marin is developing the first-person shooter reboot of the turn-based strategy XCOM, but not the team behind BioShock 2.
Instead it's being held at their Australian offices, which is also regarded as 2K Marin. Why the odd pairing? Don't know and 2K won't say yet.
Instead it's being held at their Australian offices, which is also regarded as 2K Marin. Why the odd pairing? Don't know and 2K won't say yet.
Zelnick: Take-Two must "get bigger" to survive the 'non-GTA years'
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Take-Two must grow if they're to profit enough in between major Grand Theft Auto release years, warns president Strauss Zelnick.
The cost of their global distribution network is "too high" without GTA. Zelnick says more releases but they'll "stop short" of annual cycles.
The cost of their global distribution network is "too high" without GTA. Zelnick says more releases but they'll "stop short" of annual cycles.
Germany's CDV files for insolvency, long-time publisher in trouble
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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CDV Software Entertainment is in danger of going under, as the Germany-based console and PC publisher files for insolvency in Frankfurt.
Blitzkrieg and the Codename Panzers were published by CDV, with Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter and Divinity 2 among their latest.
Blitzkrieg and the Codename Panzers were published by CDV, with Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter and Divinity 2 among their latest.
DC Universe has "a lot of work ahead" to meet a 2010 release date
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Producer Wes Yanagi for DC Universe Online warns there are plenty of pixels left to whip into shape before the comic-based game arrives.
It's great to see the "mountain of work" behind the team though, says Yanagi, and the heap ahead is "definitely smaller." It's for PS3 and PC.
It's great to see the "mountain of work" behind the team though, says Yanagi, and the heap ahead is "definitely smaller." It's for PS3 and PC.
Crysis 2 gets "slightly more" out of PS3 than Xbox 360 says Crytek
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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As it stands Crysis 2 for PlayStation 3 pulls ahead of its Xbox 360 counterpart, that's the admission from studio Crytek on who has the edge.
They're getting "more performance" from Sony's machine, but say CryEngine 3 will deliver the "best looking" games on all platforms regardless.
They're getting "more performance" from Sony's machine, but say CryEngine 3 will deliver the "best looking" games on all platforms regardless.
Rumour: 2K developers busy tinkering with BioShock MMO game
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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The world of Rapture could be heading for the Internets, if a "mysterious source" is to be believed. 2K are already well on their way with it.
It's being handled at a "secret location" claims the gossip. Already 2K have surprised with an X-Com reboot, going from strategy to shooter.
It's being handled at a "secret location" claims the gossip. Already 2K have surprised with an X-Com reboot, going from strategy to shooter.
Capcom talk Dead Rising 2 multiplayer, "look at it as a party game"
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Canadian studio Blue Castle Games and Capcom are both on Dead Rising 2, and say how you can 'just have fun' with zombies if you want.
Thanks to the addition of multiplayer you can think of it as "a party game", to just pick up and have some fun with friends. Zombies are your toys.
Thanks to the addition of multiplayer you can think of it as "a party game", to just pick up and have some fun with friends. Zombies are your toys.
Bruckheimer getting 2 titles "off the ground," started development
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Hollywood big shot Jerry Bruckheimer has a videogames studio, in case you forgot, and up until now there has been no word on anything more.
Now he reveals two games are in the works with two "really talented executives". The Prince of Persia movie occupies Bruckheimer for now.
Now he reveals two games are in the works with two "really talented executives". The Prince of Persia movie occupies Bruckheimer for now.
Korea's StarCraft e-sports gets interesting in West, hit with scandal
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Gamers in Korea, as well as big businesses, take StarCraft competitive multiplayer very seriously because it's worth huge money to many.
As with all sports, even e-sports, cheating lurks in the shadows. A number of players, coaches and other officials are accused of rigging.
As with all sports, even e-sports, cheating lurks in the shadows. A number of players, coaches and other officials are accused of rigging.
US study claims 8 percent of teen budgets spent on videogames
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Investment firm Piper Jaffray has published results from a study on teen purchasing behaviour, and declare 8 percent goes to games.
That's US teen budgets anyway, who make up 35 percent of the US gaming populace. Around 900 students were quizzed across 12 cities.
That's US teen budgets anyway, who make up 35 percent of the US gaming populace. Around 900 students were quizzed across 12 cities.
Rumour: Ubi includes Project Natal in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Apparently the next Ghost Recon instalment will be flirting with some motion control for Xbox 360, including Project Natal in a special game mode.
The controller will be used for thumbstick movement while the other hand is free for motion. So far Ubi has offered "no comment" to the gossip.
The controller will be used for thumbstick movement while the other hand is free for motion. So far Ubi has offered "no comment" to the gossip.
SEGA: Alpha Protocol to use Uniloc DRM
Posted: 14.04.2010 by JustCommunication
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SEGA has confirmed that the PC version for it's up-coming spy-RPG Alpha Protocol will be using Uniloc DRM.
Not as infamous as say, SecuROM, but Unlioc never-the-less came under fire back in 2008 when Football Manager 2009 owners found they had trouble authenticating their game. SEGA had put that down to high-demand and a key printing hiccup however, and not the DRM itself.
Not as infamous as say, SecuROM, but Unlioc never-the-less came under fire back in 2008 when Football Manager 2009 owners found they had trouble authenticating their game. SEGA had put that down to high-demand and a key printing hiccup however, and not the DRM itself.
GAME puts warnings on pre-owned titles
Posted: 14.04.2010 by JustCommunication
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UK retailer GAME has started putting warning logos on its pre-owned games, in response to the recent lawsuit brought against US-counterpart Gamestop.
The Lawsuit filed against Gamestop concerned what the plaintiff saw a false-advertisement, with the retailer not informing him that he couldn't access the DLC.
The Lawsuit filed against Gamestop concerned what the plaintiff saw a false-advertisement, with the retailer not informing him that he couldn't access the DLC.
Gaming curfew in South Korea
Posted: 14.04.2010 by JustCommunication
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Here's an interesting one for you guys:
South Korea is imposing a 'game curfew' that will block online gaming after midnight.
South Korea is imposing a 'game curfew' that will block online gaming after midnight.
Syndicate trademark spotted
Posted: 14.04.2010 by JustCommunication
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Starbreeze, that Swedish developer currently working with EA on a super-special-awesome project that is believed to be Syndicate, has just been caught filing a trademark for Syndicate. Three times.
All three filings were caught by Superannuation, as usual, and they seem to wipe clear any lingering doubts that the secret Starbreeze project that wasn't cancelled is in fact Syndicate.
Any questions?
All three filings were caught by Superannuation, as usual, and they seem to wipe clear any lingering doubts that the secret Starbreeze project that wasn't cancelled is in fact Syndicate.
Any questions?
2k Games announces re-imagining of XCOM, exclusive to PC and Xbox 360
Posted: 14.04.2010 by JamieSI
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2K Games announced today that it's working on the re-imagining of XCOM, one of gaming's most beloved franchises. The game is currently in development at 2K Marin, the studio behind BioShock 2.
Exclusive to Xbox 360 and PC, XCOM combines the strategic core of the franchise with a suspense-filled narrative and first-person shooter experience.
Exclusive to Xbox 360 and PC, XCOM combines the strategic core of the franchise with a suspense-filled narrative and first-person shooter experience.
Split/Second dev in charity go-kart "challenge" to rival UK studios
Posted: 13.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Game director Nick Baynes of Split/Second: Velocity has tentatively thrown down the gauntlet, saying these words: charity, go-kart, competition.
The UK dev is up for some real racing against his British counterparts from "Codemasters, Bizarre, Criterion and Black Rock" - if they're game.
The UK dev is up for some real racing against his British counterparts from "Codemasters, Bizarre, Criterion and Black Rock" - if they're game.
Online fees for Russian StarCraft II players, to counter cheap price
Posted: 13.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Activision plans to charge Russian gamers a monthly subscription fee for StarCraft II, with the game itself reportedly to sell a little cheaper.
It'll cost 999 ruble (EUR 25), and come with one-year playtime online, but not with European users. Jewel case copies are less with 120 days.
It'll cost 999 ruble (EUR 25), and come with one-year playtime online, but not with European users. Jewel case copies are less with 120 days.
GAME slaps second-hand games with in-box DLC warning stickers
Posted: 13.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Not one to wait until a customer decides to sue them, retailer GAME has already started issuing warning stickers to second-hand game copies.
These apply only to those that promise free DLC when the game is purchased. EA's Project Ten Dollar offers bonus content for first-hand sales.
These apply only to those that promise free DLC when the game is purchased. EA's Project Ten Dollar offers bonus content for first-hand sales.
Epic Games open new digs in Japan April 15th, direct UE3 support
Posted: 13.04.2010 by Technet2k
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To provide better local assistance for Unreal Engine 3 licensees, Epic Games are throwing open doors to a brand new Japanese subsidiary.
Said doors fling ajar April 15th in Tokyo. Epic have offices in the US, Poland, Korea and China. Grasshopper Manufacture will be a guest.
Said doors fling ajar April 15th in Tokyo. Epic have offices in the US, Poland, Korea and China. Grasshopper Manufacture will be a guest.
Posted: 15.04.2010 by Technet2k
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