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GTA "strong franchise" without yearly hits, GTAV likely beyond 2010
Take-Two has slapped Rockstar Games and the Grand Theft Auto series on the back, touting how powerful it is without yearly releases.
This has cast big doubt over the next major GTA instalment retailing next year, now that Grand Theft Auto IV has 'ended' with its latest DLC.
This has cast big doubt over the next major GTA instalment retailing next year, now that Grand Theft Auto IV has 'ended' with its latest DLC.
Team17 date Alien Breed for December 16th, on Xbox Live Arcade
Posted: 04.12.2009 by Technet2k
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The reimagining of Alien Breed for the 21st Century arrives this month, in over a week's time, on the Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points.
PS3 and PC gamers must wait until next year for their dose. Alien Breed is an old school, top-down shooter with online and offline co-op.
PS3 and PC gamers must wait until next year for their dose. Alien Breed is an old school, top-down shooter with online and offline co-op.
Take-Two's "strong pipeline" has Mafia II on track, Max Payne 3 not
Posted: 04.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Amongst all the super exciting to read number crunching of Take-Two's fiscal for Q4 2009, comes news that Mafia II will hit "first half" 2010.
That means it's more or less on time, this time at least. Rockstar Games' Max Payne 3 however gets pushed to next fiscal's "fourth quarter".
That means it's more or less on time, this time at least. Rockstar Games' Max Payne 3 however gets pushed to next fiscal's "fourth quarter".
Mass Effect 2 has "disc swapping" on Xbox 360, no such fuss on PC
Posted: 04.12.2009 by Technet2k
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BioWare's Chris Priestly has revealed there's just too much "awesome" to fit on one disc, so Mass Effect 2 is split across two discs for all.
Actually there's a third if you count the Collector's Edition. The disc swap is "carefully planned" and happens only once on Xbox 360.
Actually there's a third if you count the Collector's Edition. The disc swap is "carefully planned" and happens only once on Xbox 360.
THQ's "biggest studio" opens in Montreal, "favourable economics"
Posted: 04.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Thanks to "Quebec's many advantages" like huge financial incentives for videogame developers, THQ has setup shop in Montreal.
It's all those "refundable tax credits" that make Montreal an ideal spot for the industry. They start with 60 staffers, and will grow to 500.
It's all those "refundable tax credits" that make Montreal an ideal spot for the industry. They start with 60 staffers, and will grow to 500.
EA's "world-class" Medal of Honor reboot due "Fall 2010", site is up
Posted: 04.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher EA has slapped the new and modern 'Medal of Honor' with a release window, and launched a new site of teasing hotness for it.
This "re-set and re-boot" for the long-time series will be out late 2010, and star Tier 1 Operators. They go on missions "no one else can".
This "re-set and re-boot" for the long-time series will be out late 2010, and star Tier 1 Operators. They go on missions "no one else can".
Borderlands DLC 'on way to PC', Gearbox trademark Borderworlds
Posted: 04.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Console gamers have been able to enjoy the undead-infested DLC offering for Borderlands, but so to can PC owners, soon-ish.
Though Gearbox wish they "had a date for you", at least another update is in the pipeline. Could a Borderlands sequel be called 'Borderworlds'?
Though Gearbox wish they "had a date for you", at least another update is in the pipeline. Could a Borderlands sequel be called 'Borderworlds'?
Take-Two claim Borderlands a "key franchise", sequel definite now
Posted: 04.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer Gearbox Software can grin big because top bosses at Take-Two love Borderlands, because gamers love Borderlands.
Boss Strauss Zelnick and CEO Ben Feder of Take-Two hailed the new IP as a "key franchise" for them, thanks to its "successful launch".
Boss Strauss Zelnick and CEO Ben Feder of Take-Two hailed the new IP as a "key franchise" for them, thanks to its "successful launch".
Edge of Twilight still has hope, Fuzzyeyes staff cut "to a minimum"
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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In response to the rumours over the closure of the Australian studio Fuzzyeyes, CEO Wei-Yao Lu has issued a statement to clear the air.
Yes they're near death but a defibrillator is on hand. This "problematic time" has seen staff layoffs and in-house development ceased.
Yes they're near death but a defibrillator is on hand. This "problematic time" has seen staff layoffs and in-house development ceased.
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is for PC as well as console
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Ubisoft has admitted that next year's Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands will be prancing about platforms and like on PC, and not just consoles.
Previously they announced it was 2010 bound "for consoles and handhelds." This may hold true as the PC game might retail much, much later.
Previously they announced it was 2010 bound "for consoles and handhelds." This may hold true as the PC game might retail much, much later.
Modern Warfare 2 update "a big one," notes taken "since release"
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Robert Bowling of Infinity Ward has revealed the first ever title update for Modern Warfare 2 is a biggun', and he'll spill its secrets pre-launch.
Before the landing of this whopper, it's likely a hotfix could arrive for the 'Javelin glitch', which Microsoft is already threatening with suspensions.
Before the landing of this whopper, it's likely a hotfix could arrive for the 'Javelin glitch', which Microsoft is already threatening with suspensions.
THQ "reinvigorating" licensed title portfolio with DreamWorks deal
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher THQ and animated movie heavyweight DreamWorks have struck a deal, which brings kid-centric cinema mayhem to videogames.
That means the Kung Fu Panda sequel, Shrek's Puss in Boots and The Penguins of Madagascar are all heading for game development.
That means the Kung Fu Panda sequel, Shrek's Puss in Boots and The Penguins of Madagascar are all heading for game development.
Treyarch need 'history subject matter' researched for Call of Duty
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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To get on staff for Treyarch's latest Call of Duty instalment, as it's their turn now to deliver in 2010, you need to hit the books (pre-Internet invention).
This tells us it'll be sticking with the past and not encroaching on Infinity's Modern Warfare. The dev must research for the "history and look of the level".
This tells us it'll be sticking with the past and not encroaching on Infinity's Modern Warfare. The dev must research for the "history and look of the level".
Terminal Reality has "exciting AAA Natal title," wants more coders
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer Terminal Reality, who made Ghostbusters recently, are looking for new programmers to send into the coding trenches.
Those with a thing for the "bleeding edge" will love tackling difficulties on their "AAA Natal" project. It seems it'll have vehicle chases too.
Those with a thing for the "bleeding edge" will love tackling difficulties on their "AAA Natal" project. It seems it'll have vehicle chases too.
Tragnarion announce 'The Scourge Project', for PC and Xbox 360
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Spanish developer Tragnarion Studios has been working both "co-op action" and "co-op storytelling" into their multiplatform third-person game.
Each player gets a "distinct perspective" on the core story, which is packed with boss fights, puzzles, special talents and a slew of multiplayer.
Each player gets a "distinct perspective" on the core story, which is packed with boss fights, puzzles, special talents and a slew of multiplayer.
Use Modern Warfare 2's glitches, "receive suspensions from Live"
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Stephen Toulouse of Xbox Live has warned all would-be exploiters of Modern Warfare 2's 'Javelin glitch' that they'll be sent to the naughty corner.
While Infinity work on getting the "MW2 glitch fixed," that's no excuse to exploit it. First offense is 24 hour ban, more "can be 2 weeks!"
While Infinity work on getting the "MW2 glitch fixed," that's no excuse to exploit it. First offense is 24 hour ban, more "can be 2 weeks!"
Homefront "can compete" with Call of Duty, sequel already planned
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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THQ and Frontlines: Fuel of War developer Kaos Studios are working on Homefront, a shooter set in an invaded America. Think Red Dawn.
Which is handy because John Milius, who wrote Red Dawn, is helping Kaos. It'll have "cliff-hangers" leading into DLC and Homefront 2.
Which is handy because John Milius, who wrote Red Dawn, is helping Kaos. It'll have "cliff-hangers" leading into DLC and Homefront 2.
EA unveil modern day 'Medal of Honor' reboot, set in Afghanistan
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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It's happened. Publisher EA has made it official that Medal of Honor will be returning to us on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC next year. Bye bye WW2.
This delivers the "most authentic" present day war experience, say EA. It focuses on the "Tier 1 Operator", the most battle ready soldier.
This delivers the "most authentic" present day war experience, say EA. It focuses on the "Tier 1 Operator", the most battle ready soldier.
Acti "owns the leadership" of first-person shooter, EA "want it back"
Posted: 03.12.2009 by Technet2k
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John Riccitiello is boss of EA and right now he wants that FPS crown back from Activision, to rip it from their fancy pants Call of Duty series.
Just like it was taken from Medal of Honor. He knows it won't "happen tomorrow" but that "innovation and quality" shall win over fans.
Just like it was taken from Medal of Honor. He knows it won't "happen tomorrow" but that "innovation and quality" shall win over fans.
Rumour-mill: Edge of Twilight eclipsed, Fuzzeyes team stops work
Posted: 02.12.2009 by Technet2k
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RPG Edge of Twilight from developer Fuzzeyes Studios is allegedly dead in the Steampunk water, say sources. Work stopped months ago.
The Australian outfit may also be shuttering for good. Edge of Twilight was due out for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC this year - not right now it's not.
The Australian outfit may also be shuttering for good. Edge of Twilight was due out for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC this year - not right now it's not.
Posted: 04.12.2009 by Technet2k
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