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2011 for Turbine's console MMO, been in the works for 18 months
Lord of the Rings Online developer Turbine has revealed they've got console plans, with the unannounced MMO heading to the next-gen home systems in 2011 sometime.
So far the games development has cost them $20 million and will be a free-to-play affair. The console MMO has been hard to implement but some are on their way, like SOE's The Agency.
So far the games development has cost them $20 million and will be a free-to-play affair. The console MMO has been hard to implement but some are on their way, like SOE's The Agency.
Street Fighter IV announcement is of an upcoming announcement
Posted: 21.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Capcom have pulled the most currently cruel PR stunt there is, they hinted of an upcoming announcement only to have said announcement be of an announcement. Not cool.
However, hurt feelings aside, this eventual news is believed to be of the next instalment in the franchise. While maybe not Street Fighter V, it's likely a turbo or something.
However, hurt feelings aside, this eventual news is believed to be of the next instalment in the franchise. While maybe not Street Fighter V, it's likely a turbo or something.
Rumour-mill: Fan wishes met as Yakuza 3 gets localized for West?
Posted: 21.09.2009 by Technet2k
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According to anonymous 1UP sources "close to the project," developers are working hard to localise PS3's Yakuza 3 for a release in North American and European markets.
Some are hopeful the Tokyo Game Show could reveal more, if the rumour holds true. Meanwhile Yakuza 4 will be showcasing at TGS, and has already been ruled out in the West.
Some are hopeful the Tokyo Game Show could reveal more, if the rumour holds true. Meanwhile Yakuza 4 will be showcasing at TGS, and has already been ruled out in the West.
Rare's GoldenEye revival ill-fated, most "unpleasant groinal injury"
Posted: 21.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer Rare has accused both fate and destiny for screwing over chances of a GoldenEye revival, and says that an agreement with Nintendo is "long past".
Being British they can't help but keep a stiff upper lip, and say there's still a chance for it someday. "Stranger things have happened" believes Rare. Microsoft ended rumour last year.
Being British they can't help but keep a stiff upper lip, and say there's still a chance for it someday. "Stranger things have happened" believes Rare. Microsoft ended rumour last year.
Xbox 360 and PS3 "peculiarities" will birth Bayonetta "differences"
Posted: 21.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer PlatinumGames and its boss, Tatsuya Minami, have addressed fans fears that Bayonetta will have a poor PS3 port; the versions won't be identical.
A blog entry hints that the Xbox 360 and PS3 version will differ, because of the hardware's "distinct differences" and quirks. They'll have "playable versions" at TGS.
A blog entry hints that the Xbox 360 and PS3 version will differ, because of the hardware's "distinct differences" and quirks. They'll have "playable versions" at TGS.
WET Competition
Posted: 18.09.2009 by JamieSI
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To celebrate the launch of WET on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Strategy Informer has teamed up with Bethesda to offer its forum users the chance of winning a copy of WET on Xbox 360 and PS3. There will be a chance for six winners, with three copies of each platform being available.
WET is a highly-stylized third person shooter that seamlessly blends gun play, sword kills and over-the-top acrobatics to create the ultimate interactive action experience. The game allows you to shoot anywhere, anytime.
WET is a highly-stylized third person shooter that seamlessly blends gun play, sword kills and over-the-top acrobatics to create the ultimate interactive action experience. The game allows you to shoot anywhere, anytime.
Modern Warfare 2 Veteran Package "exclusively" from GAME in UK
Posted: 18.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Retailer GAME have announced that they'll be "exclusively" offering the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Veteran Package in the British Isles, for an eye stinging GBP 129.99.
More than twice the standard game's price. However that's because the Veteran Package comes with a "very limited" statue of Captain Soap MacTavish, with interchangeable gear!
More than twice the standard game's price. However that's because the Veteran Package comes with a "very limited" statue of Captain Soap MacTavish, with interchangeable gear!
Fallout 3 DLC for PS3 fast approaching, GotY edition for Oct. 16th
Posted: 18.09.2009 by Technet2k
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The wait is almost over for PS3 gamers of Fallout 3 as Bethesda announce the wave of DLC coming, finally bringing the developers extra hard work to the platform.
The first piece goes live on PSN this September 24th, the next two on October 1st and then the last two remaining on October 8th. A Game of the Year edition will include all DLC packs.
The first piece goes live on PSN this September 24th, the next two on October 1st and then the last two remaining on October 8th. A Game of the Year edition will include all DLC packs.
Konami: Zombie Apocalypse shuffles to XBLA and PSN next week
Posted: 18.09.2009 by Technet2k
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The console world will be battling undead next week as Konami's Zombie Apocalypse arrives for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network, the 23rd and 24th respectively.
Through seven environments, gamers must do battle against the hordes of undead and survive 55 days, all the while brandishing 11 implements of carnage. It has 4-player co-op.
Through seven environments, gamers must do battle against the hordes of undead and survive 55 days, all the while brandishing 11 implements of carnage. It has 4-player co-op.
PlayStation 3 hardware sales normalise in Japan, beaten only by DSi
Posted: 18.09.2009 by Technet2k
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With Sony's launch of the PlayStation 3 Slim, and the price cut, sales rocketed to over 150,000 last week in Japan. Those numbers are way down now as they settle again.
The week ending September 13th, PS3 sales hit 55K. The immediate boost from the launch is over, but sales will remain hopefully stable. Where was Xbox 360? Peddling 7,500.
The week ending September 13th, PS3 sales hit 55K. The immediate boost from the launch is over, but sales will remain hopefully stable. Where was Xbox 360? Peddling 7,500.
Square Enix pins PS3 Star Ocean Int. for February 12th in Europe
Posted: 18.09.2009 by Technet2k
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The upcoming Star Ocean: The Last Hope International version for PlayStation 3 will arrive in shops February 12th. The major changes are small, in fact language is the big thing.
French, German, Spanish and Italian subtitles have been added to accompany the English and Japanese squawking. It releases on February 4th in Japan. Famitsu revealed the hop to PS3.
French, German, Spanish and Italian subtitles have been added to accompany the English and Japanese squawking. It releases on February 4th in Japan. Famitsu revealed the hop to PS3.
EU PlayStation Store update arrives, adds Trine and Batman DLC
Posted: 18.09.2009 by Technet2k
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This week's European update for the PlayStation Store brings with it the long awaited Trine, as well as Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge, and let us not forget Bomberman Ultra.
Also on the shelves? Free Batman: Arkham Asylum DLC for all. Red Faction Guerrilla gets its second map pack, while Midnight Club LA: South Central goes all content "ultimate".
Also on the shelves? Free Batman: Arkham Asylum DLC for all. Red Faction Guerrilla gets its second map pack, while Midnight Club LA: South Central goes all content "ultimate".
Sony responds to BBC Watchdog segment, is "demonstrably false"
Posted: 18.09.2009 by Technet2k
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A Watchdog segment on the "thousands upon thousands" of broken PS3s in the UK was aired by the BBC, in which it claimed many are forced to seek repair outside of warranty.
Sony fired back saying this was a "questionable use of the licence fee", as Watchdog used "experts" to freely repair broken PS3s. Four of those 'fixed' later stopped working.
Sony fired back saying this was a "questionable use of the licence fee", as Watchdog used "experts" to freely repair broken PS3s. Four of those 'fixed' later stopped working.
The Witcher 2 "internal" clip leaks to YouTube, shows alpha build
Posted: 18.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer CD Projekt RED has put together a documentary video for The Witcher 2, but it's for "internal use only" it says, and clearly shows what we can expect with the sequel.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is the title. Not sure how long this 'leaked' "confidential video" will last on YouTube, so fans best hop to it quick. It's more of the same Geralt greatness.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is the title. Not sure how long this 'leaked' "confidential video" will last on YouTube, so fans best hop to it quick. It's more of the same Geralt greatness.
MMO tech patent suit targets Blizz, Sony, Turbine, NCSoft, Jagex
Posted: 17.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Once more, another challenger has arisen to joust the law in a U.S. court room. It's over the technology behind the Massively Multiplayer Online game, and how it uses data.
Paltalk are issuing the suit against Turbine. To make matters worse, in 2006 they sued Microsoft over it's Halo multiplayer mechanics, with the giant settling the claim - 'validating' them.
Paltalk are issuing the suit against Turbine. To make matters worse, in 2006 they sued Microsoft over it's Halo multiplayer mechanics, with the giant settling the claim - 'validating' them.
Free Realms on PS3 "middle" of next year, "very likely" to use Eye
Posted: 17.09.2009 by Technet2k
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John Smedley of Sony Online Entertainment, the big boss, revealed that the 5 million user strong Free Realms will hit the PlayStation 3 "next year sometime," likely mid-2010.
The PlayStation Eye is "going to be something" Free Realms will "very likely" support. The free-to-play and micro-transaction MMO is hot, so hot it's getting a Star Wars clone.
The PlayStation Eye is "going to be something" Free Realms will "very likely" support. The free-to-play and micro-transaction MMO is hot, so hot it's getting a Star Wars clone.
GTA V "expected" from late 2011 says analyst, Take-Two's "FY '11"
Posted: 17.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Analyst Anthony Gikas of Piper Jaffray has said he expects Rockstar Games to be padding Take-Two's coffers even more when Grand Theft Auto V hits sometime after October 2011.
He noted GTA V is "expected in FY '11," which is Take-Two's fiscal year 2011. That begins when FY '10 ends on October 31st, 2011. So, any time during those proceeding 12 months.
He noted GTA V is "expected in FY '11," which is Take-Two's fiscal year 2011. That begins when FY '10 ends on October 31st, 2011. So, any time during those proceeding 12 months.
PSN gets exclusive Lost Planet 2 co-op demo, live September 24th
Posted: 17.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Sony have announced that come September 24th, which is when the Tokyo Game Show kicks off, PS3 gamers can grab a Lost Planet 2 demo complete with co-op play.
It will include "two additional missions" that is an "exclusive experience" to the PSN treat. Capcom will also be releasing the newest trailer for the game the same day, Sept. 24th.
It will include "two additional missions" that is an "exclusive experience" to the PSN treat. Capcom will also be releasing the newest trailer for the game the same day, Sept. 24th.
The Last Guardian named so for a western appeal says Sony Japan
Posted: 17.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Sony's VP of their Japan Studio, Yasuhide Kobayashi, has said the reason the latest ICO developed title is named The Last Guardian is to increase appeal in the US and EU.
Kobayashi-san noted that the biggest challenge for them right now is the Japanese market, which "is shrinking" - it's crucial to be "gaining success" in the US and European marketplace.
Kobayashi-san noted that the biggest challenge for them right now is the Japanese market, which "is shrinking" - it's crucial to be "gaining success" in the US and European marketplace.
The Beatles sales have "exceeded" goals, it really is "a work of art"
Posted: 17.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Philippe Dauman, Viacom's CEO, has said during a recent Goldman Sachs conference call that The Beatles: Rock Band sales have blown past "internal expectations" they had.
It's "been terrific," and they shifted 25 percent of their inventory the first week. The music game delivers "in all respects" and Viacom expect it to continue performing. Bigger than Jesus?
It's "been terrific," and they shifted 25 percent of their inventory the first week. The music game delivers "in all respects" and Viacom expect it to continue performing. Bigger than Jesus?

Posted: 21.09.2009 by Technet2k
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