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EA confirms it has shed 1,500 jobs, cancelled "over a dozen" games
There's major 'refocusing' going on at publisher EA, with 17 percent of its total workforce made redundant, which is about 1,500 staffers.
Any project that "doesn't measure up" as a "high profit contributor" is being cut said CEO John Riccitiello. This will save $100m annually.
Any project that "doesn't measure up" as a "high profit contributor" is being cut said CEO John Riccitiello. This will save $100m annually.
High-end PC Left 4 Dead mods "can't run on Xbox 360" says Valve
Posted: 10.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Valve's Chet Faliszek highlights the biggest problem for Left 4 Dead mods making it to Xbox 360; they're too demanding for the console.
Some "can't even run" on mid-end PCs. Valve has talked with some modders, possibly even "working with them" after Left 4 Dead 2.
Some "can't even run" on mid-end PCs. Valve has talked with some modders, possibly even "working with them" after Left 4 Dead 2.
EA pledges "revitalization" for Medal of Honor, other "core IPs" too
Posted: 10.11.2009 by Technet2k
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The Medal of Honor series was the King of WWII shooters, but then along came Infinity Ward's Call of Duty and robbed it of the crown.
Publisher EA has revealed they plan to "revitalize blockbusters" that haven't been going anywhere, much like Need for Speed's new life.
Publisher EA has revealed they plan to "revitalize blockbusters" that haven't been going anywhere, much like Need for Speed's new life.
BioWare defends "intro, four planets, finale" narrative structure
Posted: 10.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Some person has noticed a trend in BioWare story telling and decided to create a spreadsheet, which has drawn a writer's attention.
BioWare's Patrick Weekes has agreed with elements of the excel expose, but defends why they take that approach. Gamers "can understand it."
BioWare's Patrick Weekes has agreed with elements of the excel expose, but defends why they take that approach. Gamers "can understand it."
Capcom's Resi Evil 5 Alternative Edition as DLC, so demands poll
Posted: 10.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher Capcom put it to the fans, and they asked how did they want the Alternative Edition delivered to them - retail disc, or DLC?
Downloadable content won with around 1500 votes, where physical disc picked up 900. It's coming to Xbox Live and PSN in spring 2010.
Downloadable content won with around 1500 votes, where physical disc picked up 900. It's coming to Xbox Live and PSN in spring 2010.
Carmack "don't expect much" from motion tech add-ons to consoles
Posted: 10.11.2009 by Technet2k
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John Carmack, co-founder of id Software, has said the arrival of Project Natal and the PS3's motion controller won't have a great impact.
He's "very interested to see" what's included next generation. FPS is a "fairly evolved" genre already that won't benefit from motion tech.
He's "very interested to see" what's included next generation. FPS is a "fairly evolved" genre already that won't benefit from motion tech.
18 minute long video of Alan Wake escapes Russia, gameplay galore
Posted: 09.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Some unscrupulous types have gone and filmed 18 minutes of Alan Wake's demo, which was shown in Russia, and has posted it online.
It shows loads of gameplay from Remedy's long awaited title, and also reveals some narrative points too. To avoid spoilers, avoid the clip.
It shows loads of gameplay from Remedy's long awaited title, and also reveals some narrative points too. To avoid spoilers, avoid the clip.
Daily Mail takes aim at Modern Warfare 2, MP "shocked" by violence
Posted: 09.11.2009 by Technet2k
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UK's Daily Mail have published an article on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with Labour MP Keith Vaz quoted as being "absolutely shocked".
It's all that controversy in the Russian airport level, where players can opt to kill "unarmed civilians". Activison say it can be skipped.
It's all that controversy in the Russian airport level, where players can opt to kill "unarmed civilians". Activison say it can be skipped.
Supermarket Sainsbury's slash Modern Warfare 2 , is just GBP 26
Posted: 09.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Sainsbury's lead the price war for Infinity's latest shooter, Modern Warfare 2, offering customers a sale below half the games RRP.
Employees didn't know themselves, "it was secret" until today. From midnight tonight the game is on sale for just GBP 26 in the UK.
Employees didn't know themselves, "it was secret" until today. From midnight tonight the game is on sale for just GBP 26 in the UK.
Sky Player is now available "100 percent" in UK for Xbox 360 users
Posted: 09.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Microsoft has announced that the gradual rollout for Sky Player, which came after it was pulled, is now complete with it running everywhere.
At least everywhere in the UK. Apparently "tens of thousands" of new users are using the service each day says the corporate giant.
At least everywhere in the UK. Apparently "tens of thousands" of new users are using the service each day says the corporate giant.
Xbox Live's Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm for Gold users 18+ only
Posted: 09.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Major Nelson has confirmed that the social updates coming to Xbox Live won't be on offer to Gold subscribers "under the age of 18," for now.
They haven't implemented 'Family Settings' for these applications, which they hope to apply several weeks after launch. Until then, kids banned.
They haven't implemented 'Family Settings' for these applications, which they hope to apply several weeks after launch. Until then, kids banned.
Pitchford: Valve's anti-PS3 talk "foolish", an "underlying sleaziness"
Posted: 09.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has hit out at developer Valve again, this time for "bashing" Sony's platform like fanboys do, it's "childish".
Recently Valve declared Xbox 360 "head and shoulders" above PS3. Orange Box neglected because Valve don't solely benefit from sales.
Recently Valve declared Xbox 360 "head and shoulders" above PS3. Orange Box neglected because Valve don't solely benefit from sales.
Square Enix puzzler solved, Final Fantasy XIII news November 13th
Posted: 09.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher Square Enix decided to tease fans with an anagram puzzle, and planned to give out the answer today if unsolved by gamers.
The mighty collective brain cell power of Final Fantasy fans cracked it though, and found "Announcement Nov Thirteenth" the prize?
The mighty collective brain cell power of Final Fantasy fans cracked it though, and found "Announcement Nov Thirteenth" the prize?
No Dedicated Server Support for Rage?
Posted: 06.11.2009 by JamieSI
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Following on from the Modern Warfare 2 trend, id Software co-founder and technical wiz John Carmack has confirmed that the developer doesn't plan to add dedicated server support for the multiplayer component of Rage.
"It's not cast in stone yet, but at this point no, we don’t think we will have dedicated servers," said Carmack, talking to Variety.
"It's not cast in stone yet, but at this point no, we don’t think we will have dedicated servers," said Carmack, talking to Variety.
Second hand Xbox 360's could be banned from XBL, says MS
Posted: 05.11.2009 by JustCommunication
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Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has been warning gamers against buying second-hand Xbox 360's, saying that they may not be able to connect to Xbox Live.
He hints at the fact that these system could be collateral damage in the company's on-going battle against modified consoles...
He hints at the fact that these system could be collateral damage in the company's on-going battle against modified consoles...
Possible New Halo Game?
Posted: 05.11.2009 by JustCommunication
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343 Industries, the internal division Microsoft created to look after the Halo franchise after Bungie went independent, is now looking to fill several staff positions.
Whilst nothing official has been announced, these latest hirings could indicate a new Halo title is on the way, which would also be the first created by this new studio...
Whilst nothing official has been announced, these latest hirings could indicate a new Halo title is on the way, which would also be the first created by this new studio...
More Modern Warfare 2 Cutbacks
Posted: 05.11.2009 by JustCommunication
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First the prices go up, then the dedicated servers are dropped, and now this. Infinity War seems to be trying to push the boundaries of fan tolerance to their limits as they revealed yet another cutback for Modern Warfare 2.
The developer has announced that online games of Modern Warfare 2 will only support a maximum of 18 players, bringing it down to par with it's console counter part...
The developer has announced that online games of Modern Warfare 2 will only support a maximum of 18 players, bringing it down to par with it's console counter part...
Assassin's Creed: Lineage short movie breaks record on YouTube
Posted: 05.11.2009 by JamieSI
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Ubisoft has announced that the first Assassin's Creed: Lineage short movie that made its debut on YouTube on October 27, 2009, was the most watched video on YouTube with over 1.7 million views worldwide in a period of 24 hours.
Namco to patch Tekken 6 Online
Posted: 05.11.2009 by JustCommunication
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Namco Bandai has pledged to fix the issues surrounding laggy online play with their newest title, Tekken 6.
The latest in a popular beat-em up franchise, Tekken 6 was criticised at review for having poor connectivity online...
The latest in a popular beat-em up franchise, Tekken 6 was criticised at review for having poor connectivity online...
Ubisoft hints at more Assassin's Creed for 2010
Posted: 05.11.2009 by JamieSI
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Ubisoft executive Alain Martinez has been talking about what we can expect to see from the Assassin's Creed series in 2010 during a conference call with investors.
Martinez said in reply to the subject; "There might be something around Assassin's Creed, and you mentioned that there will be a movie of Prince of Persia." There's the PC version of Assassin's Creed 2 in early 2010, but that's all we know about.
Martinez said in reply to the subject; "There might be something around Assassin's Creed, and you mentioned that there will be a movie of Prince of Persia." There's the PC version of Assassin's Creed 2 in early 2010, but that's all we know about.
Posted: 10.11.2009 by Technet2k
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