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Argonauts' dev Liquid wants temp for "browser plug-in" title project
Developer Liquid Entertainment wants a "temporary jr. programmer" to join them in Southern California, for work on their browser game.
The temp will deal with "various aspects" of the plug-in title, but mostly handling "browser integration." Liquid call Pasadena, CA home.
The temp will deal with "various aspects" of the plug-in title, but mostly handling "browser integration." Liquid call Pasadena, CA home.
343 Industries hunting new blood for Halo game, over 20 job spots
Posted: 11.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Microsoft Game Studios' 343 Industries, the Halo-centric team, are looking for new staffers to help create "a new game in the Halo universe".
A development lead is sought to put together "tools and technical infrastructure" for future Halo instalments. Some mention Natal work.
A development lead is sought to put together "tools and technical infrastructure" for future Halo instalments. Some mention Natal work.
Criterion debunks Need for Speed rumour, "100% FAKE" says dev
Posted: 11.01.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 6
Supposedly some concept art for Criterion's Need for Speed project surfaced, giving us a subtitle with 'Outlaw' in the name. It's all rubbish.
The Burnout developer has announced none of it's true. While EA has confirmed they're definitely working on an NFS title, this isn't it.
The Burnout developer has announced none of it's true. While EA has confirmed they're definitely working on an NFS title, this isn't it.
BioWare working "pretty intense schedule" for Mass Effect 2 DLC
Posted: 11.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Casey Hudson of BioWare has said one of the "big improvements" with Mass Effect 2 is the support they built for new downloadable content.
In fact the first piece will be "pretty shortly after" its release later this month. The studio has already begun work on Mass Effect 3's story.
In fact the first piece will be "pretty shortly after" its release later this month. The studio has already begun work on Mass Effect 3's story.
Xbox Live's 2009 most played game is Halo 3, Call of Duty 4 second
Posted: 11.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Major Nelson has given us some Top 10s for Xbox Live, revealing that Bungie's Halo 3 was the most played over the Live service last year.
Grand Theft Auto IV was King of Games for Windows Live, followed by Dawn of War II. Top arcaders? Battlefield 1943 and Castle Crashers.
Grand Theft Auto IV was King of Games for Windows Live, followed by Dawn of War II. Top arcaders? Battlefield 1943 and Castle Crashers.
Rockstar San Diego's "devoted wives" attack over work conditions
Posted: 11.01.2010 by Technet2k
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The significant others of many developers at Rockstar San Diego are in uproar, claiming that management is running them into the ground.
They report 12-hour days, including Saturdays, holiday and overtime sliced and barely any pay-rises. San Diego is on Red Dead Redemption.
They report 12-hour days, including Saturdays, holiday and overtime sliced and barely any pay-rises. San Diego is on Red Dead Redemption.
2K Boston becomes Irrational Games once again, embraces legacy
Posted: 11.01.2010 by Technet2k
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You can't hide from the past, that's what 2K Boston realised. That and they got sick of having 'formerly Irrational Games' attach to everything.
The studio has decided to take up its old moniker again and has launched a website, sporting only a teaser countdown for something.
The studio has decided to take up its old moniker again and has launched a website, sporting only a teaser countdown for something.
DICE announce Bad Company 2's PC beta date, starts January 28th
Posted: 11.01.2010 by Technet2k
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EA's upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will have its online beta kick off on PC this January 28th, where it will run until February 25th.
That's one whole month with its map, Port Valdez, supporting 32 players in the game mode 'Rush'. Pre-order it to get a beta place.
That's one whole month with its map, Port Valdez, supporting 32 players in the game mode 'Rush'. Pre-order it to get a beta place.
Aliens vs. Predator demo confirmed
Posted: 10.01.2010 by JamieSI
Comments: 15
Rebellion has confirmed that a demo for Aliens vs. Predator will be released, although no specific platforms have been mentioned.
"There will be a demo... That's all we can say." said lead designer Alex Moore in an interview with AvP Galaxy.
"There will be a demo... That's all we can say." said lead designer Alex Moore in an interview with AvP Galaxy.
Motion control heading to PC gaming with Razer, Sixense and Valve
Posted: 08.01.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 6
Did you think it was just for consoles? Motion controls and gesture recognition will arrive on PC and it already well into the prototype phase.
CES 2010 has revealed a partnership between Razer, Sixense and Valve - they all want to "truly revolutionize" how PC games can be played.
CES 2010 has revealed a partnership between Razer, Sixense and Valve - they all want to "truly revolutionize" how PC games can be played.
Rumour-mill: Modern Warfare 3 not Infinity, is likely Sledgehammer?
Posted: 08.01.2010 by Technet2k
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According to a developer source, the next Modern Warfare won't be from Call of Duty veteran Infinity Ward. Instead it's going all Canadian?
Sledgehammer Games is new, founded by ex-Viscerals, and is tipped to be taking on the project. They're looking for an online designer.
Sledgehammer Games is new, founded by ex-Viscerals, and is tipped to be taking on the project. They're looking for an online designer.
Industries top dogs say Halo: Reach to dominate 2010, FFXIII 2nd
Posted: 08.01.2010 by Technet2k
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A survey of all the biggest wigs in our little games industry has concluded that Microsoft's Halo: Reach, a prequel to Halo, shall own 2010.
Final Fantasy XIII was pegged as #2. Other big cheeses of the year include StarCraft's return, the next Call of Duty and this year's FIFA.
Final Fantasy XIII was pegged as #2. Other big cheeses of the year include StarCraft's return, the next Call of Duty and this year's FIFA.
LEGO Universe to get public showing at CES today, a debut trailer
Posted: 07.01.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 4
During the Consumer Electronics Show at Las Vegas today, LEGO Universe is said to be getting its first ever public hands-on time.
A debut trailer will also air and beta signups will be in attendance too. The MMO is due sometime in 2010's second half on the PC.
A debut trailer will also air and beta signups will be in attendance too. The MMO is due sometime in 2010's second half on the PC.
CES: Sony invading other products with PSN, "a single user login"
Posted: 07.01.2010 by Technet2k
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The PlayStation Network will soon cast "all product lines" into its dominion, at least those from Sony anyway, like Blu-ray and Bravia TVs.
The video service of PSN will hit TV and Blu-ray gadgets next month, revealed Sony chief Kaz Hirai. It's also for PC, using a single login.
The video service of PSN will hit TV and Blu-ray gadgets next month, revealed Sony chief Kaz Hirai. It's also for PC, using a single login.
Trailer out for Microsoft's 'Game Room', to have "over 1000 games"
Posted: 07.01.2010 by Technet2k
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It's the destination for gamers to "relive the glory days" of all that arcade action reckons Microsoft, and they'll have 1000 titles over 3 years.
The games can be bought for 240-400 MSP or played once for a quick 40 MSP. Game Room launches this spring on Xbox Live and PC.
The games can be bought for 240-400 MSP or played once for a quick 40 MSP. Game Room launches this spring on Xbox Live and PC.
Confirmed: Next print of OXM has Fallout: New Vegas, all in issue 57
Posted: 07.01.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 5
Looks like we'll be getting some juicy Fallout: New Vegas info after all as OXM confirms, as does their latest mag, that the next issue has it.
Issue 57 has the goods, or will do when it goes on sale. Right now we'll have to make do with the teaser in issue 56, promising "first details".
Issue 57 has the goods, or will do when it goes on sale. Right now we'll have to make do with the teaser in issue 56, promising "first details".
Rumour-mill: Treyarch's 'Call of Duty: Vietnam' all about the platoon
Posted: 07.01.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 5
Some more alleged details have emerged for Treyarch's winter Call of Duty entry, the one set in Vietnam. It'll flesh out your squad a lot with story.
It will also, according to "reliable sources", feature heavy influences from movies like 'Platoon', 'Apocalypse Now' and 'Full Metal Jacket'.
It will also, according to "reliable sources", feature heavy influences from movies like 'Platoon', 'Apocalypse Now' and 'Full Metal Jacket'.
Aion's "economic stability" thrown in chaos, glitch gives out trillions
Posted: 06.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Oops. A North American server for NCsoft's Aion, Azphel to be precise, accidentally gave out over 34 trillion in-game currency to some players.
Naturally the economy went nuclear and NCsoft was forced to do something horrible. They committed to a server rollback, "as a last option".
Naturally the economy went nuclear and NCsoft was forced to do something horrible. They committed to a server rollback, "as a last option".
Prices to fall in favour of "smaller up-front experiences" and DLC
Posted: 06.01.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 2
EA's Canadian Jason DeLong has predicted that "in the near future" prices of games will go down, with launch titles being shorter in trade.
These titles will then be bolstered by "episodic material" like DLC - think Burnout Paradise. Already Dragon Age has 2 years of content planned.
These titles will then be bolstered by "episodic material" like DLC - think Burnout Paradise. Already Dragon Age has 2 years of content planned.
Movie tie-ins "generally a piece of crap" says dev, time is the issue
Posted: 06.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Cinemaware co-founder Bob Jacob has told us something we all know well, sadly, that movie tie-in projects are bad and make us cringe.
The "inherent problems" relate to time, as movies take a year to reach cinema once green-lit. Games need much more incubation than that.
The "inherent problems" relate to time, as movies take a year to reach cinema once green-lit. Games need much more incubation than that.
Posted: 11.01.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 3