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Bethesda upset over Fallout Trilogy release, take Interplay to court
Former Fallout license holder Interplay is in hot water with new owners Bethesda, as they allege the release of Fallout Trilogy, which includes three original games, is confusing.
At least for us the consumer it's confusing, alleges the Fallout 3 developer. Also they're displeased with Interplay deals with digital channels, flogging classic Fallouts to gamers.
At least for us the consumer it's confusing, alleges the Fallout 3 developer. Also they're displeased with Interplay deals with digital channels, flogging classic Fallouts to gamers.
Underbelly of Yakuza 4 reveals next week at the Tokyo Game Show
Posted: 14.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Sega will be dishing on the criminality of Yakuza 4 next week when the Tokyo Game Show kicks off in Japan, but the latest in the series may never reach Western gamers.
It officially reveals itself when the TGS begins on September 24th, according to their teaser site. Chances are insanely high it'll all be in Japanese though, for obvious reasoning.
It officially reveals itself when the TGS begins on September 24th, according to their teaser site. Chances are insanely high it'll all be in Japanese though, for obvious reasoning.
Riccitiello: Madden sales 'discourage', platform prices 'encourage'
Posted: 11.09.2009 by Technet2k
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EA CEO John Riccitiello has said he's 'discouraged' to see their latest Madden effort, their "highest-rated and best-marketed" yet, suffer a slow sales start. It's peddled 1.7m units.
The EA boss says it's "encouraging" that the platform holders Sony and Microsoft have price snipped, as "greater" console sales "historically translated to stronger" videogame sales.
The EA boss says it's "encouraging" that the platform holders Sony and Microsoft have price snipped, as "greater" console sales "historically translated to stronger" videogame sales.
NPD data shows PS3 sales up month-on-month, Nintendo still wins
Posted: 11.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Sony is enjoying a resurgence for their PlayStation 3 console reveal NPD numbers, but overall Nintendo is still walking all over the competition.
PS3 sales were up 72 percent over July, as all consoles saw an increase except the PS2. Meanwhile Madden NFL 10 became the best-sell shifting nearly 1.6m copies for 360 and PS3.
PS3 sales were up 72 percent over July, as all consoles saw an increase except the PS2. Meanwhile Madden NFL 10 became the best-sell shifting nearly 1.6m copies for 360 and PS3.
Guinness record holder Batman: Arkham Asylum past 2m milestone
Posted: 11.09.2009 by Technet2k
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The much critically acclaimed and official record breaker Batman: Arkham Asylum from developer Rocksteady, has sold 2 million copies "in less than a month."
Since it's release in the UK it has been holding onto the throne of the All Formats chart, with it's retailing on PC yet to arrive. It has almost sold 2 million alone in the United States.
Since it's release in the UK it has been holding onto the throne of the All Formats chart, with it's retailing on PC yet to arrive. It has almost sold 2 million alone in the United States.
Black Legion failed but "thematically darker" action-RPG is coming
Posted: 11.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Ex-Titan Quest developers who survived the collapse of Iron Lore went on to form Crate Entertainment, and they bought the rights to console RPG Black Legion.
It wasn't picked up by a publisher though, but Crate developers weren't going to give up. Instead they moved on to begin work on a PC action-RPG with "thematically darker" themes.
It wasn't picked up by a publisher though, but Crate developers weren't going to give up. Instead they moved on to begin work on a PC action-RPG with "thematically darker" themes.
EU PlayStation Store update, WipEout, LBP and MotorStorm themes
Posted: 11.09.2009 by Technet2k
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This week's shelf stacking is here for the EU PlayStation Store and with it come three new dynamic themes for your viewing pleasure. One is free while two are not.
Also available are demos for FIFA 10, Fat Princess, LittleBigPlanet and Katamari Forever. A downloadable game, Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos, is also in stock. Plus song tonnage.
Also available are demos for FIFA 10, Fat Princess, LittleBigPlanet and Katamari Forever. A downloadable game, Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos, is also in stock. Plus song tonnage.
Just Add Water tease three retro projects, "under wraps" for now
Posted: 11.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Stewart Gilray of developer Just Add Water has twittered news that his studio is working on something besides PSN game Gravity Crash. Actually, they're working on three other things.
JAW is "extremely happy" to be developing these projects but they're "completely under wraps" for the time being. Nostalgic "eighties and nineties" lovers will "be happy" they say.
JAW is "extremely happy" to be developing these projects but they're "completely under wraps" for the time being. Nostalgic "eighties and nineties" lovers will "be happy" they say.
Acti's Guitar Hero 5 has Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love goes to war
Posted: 11.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Guitar Hero 5 has late Nirvana man Kurt Cobain banging out tunes, and this has Courtney Love incensed, big time. In fact they're "going to sue the shit out of ACtivision" for it.
Love twittered that this "Guitar Hero shit is breach of contract" and she and others who control the Cobain Estate are furious. Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic say he "deserves better."
Love twittered that this "Guitar Hero shit is breach of contract" and she and others who control the Cobain Estate are furious. Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic say he "deserves better."
Warner Bros form DC Entertainment, "fully recognizes" DC Comics
Posted: 10.09.2009 by Technet2k
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So in love with DC Comics, its characters and mega fan base is Warner Brothers that they've decided to form a dedicated team to deal with films, TV, games and more.
DC Entertainment is tasked with thrusting everything DC into the future, to "maximize every opportunity" to bring its worlds and characters "to life." This follows Disney's buyout of Marvel.
DC Entertainment is tasked with thrusting everything DC into the future, to "maximize every opportunity" to bring its worlds and characters "to life." This follows Disney's buyout of Marvel.
Ninja Theory reveal their "post-apocalyptic journey" with Enslaved
Posted: 10.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Heavenly Sword developer Ninja Theory will have its latest project spilled on soon, with mag Game Informer teasing they're the "only place you'll hear about it" next issue.
The game is called Enslaved and it's "going multiplatform", which was no big secret. That it's a "post-apocalyptic journey" will likely divide interest, what with all this apocalyptic-ness.
The game is called Enslaved and it's "going multiplatform", which was no big secret. That it's a "post-apocalyptic journey" will likely divide interest, what with all this apocalyptic-ness.
Universal skittish after Wanted flop, game ambitions not so daring
Posted: 10.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Movie giant Universal Pictures has withdrawn their expansive plans for the videogames market after the GRIN-developed, and Warner Bros published Wanted fared poorly.
It sold only 100,000 copies its release month, and missed the marketing clout of the film and DVD, starring Angelina Jolie. Pete Wanat has departed Universal, their gaming guru.
It sold only 100,000 copies its release month, and missed the marketing clout of the film and DVD, starring Angelina Jolie. Pete Wanat has departed Universal, their gaming guru.
Square Enix has Nier Replicant tease in Famitsu, spills next week
Posted: 10.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Japanese mag Famitsu has run a two-page advert for Square's upcoming action game Nier Replicant, with the tagline: "Beyond revenge lies crazed desperation."
It's a project that publisher Square wants to be a "hit in the West", which meant Japanese release plans were on hold. That is until now, as Nier Gestalt is official. More comes next week.
It's a project that publisher Square wants to be a "hit in the West", which meant Japanese release plans were on hold. That is until now, as Nier Gestalt is official. More comes next week.
Red Baron rights back with creator, Mad Otter offering big bounty
Posted: 10.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Damon Slye's creation is back with him, Red Baron rights have return to his grasp and that of developer Mad Otter Games. A $1500 bounty is on offer for source code.
The original three games are sought by the 'new' rights holders and they'll pay handsomely for it, that "does *not* mean assembly" but C/C++ scribblings. Mad Otter wants to revive it!
The original three games are sought by the 'new' rights holders and they'll pay handsomely for it, that "does *not* mean assembly" but C/C++ scribblings. Mad Otter wants to revive it!
LucasArts to unveil "brand-new original game" this Friday on GTTV
Posted: 10.09.2009 by Technet2k
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A whole new property is to be made naked before the world tomorrow on GameTrailers TV twittered Geoff Keighley, and it's from LucasArts, who also echoed that twittering.
The episode of GTTV airs live on Spike TV at 12:30 am tomorrow, so it may be a little early for some gamers. No idea what this might be considering how "original game" can be taken.
The episode of GTTV airs live on Spike TV at 12:30 am tomorrow, so it may be a little early for some gamers. No idea what this might be considering how "original game" can be taken.
RedSpotGames has announced a new Dreamcast game, not a hoax
Posted: 10.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer RedSpotGames has come out with news that Dreamcast can expect a new title this October when they release Rush Rush Rally Racing through online retailers.
The racing game uses a retro style in a Micro Machines kind of way, with the studio releasing a trailer for Dreamcast fans. This is in celebration of the Sega consoles 10th anniversary.
The racing game uses a retro style in a Micro Machines kind of way, with the studio releasing a trailer for Dreamcast fans. This is in celebration of the Sega consoles 10th anniversary.
Rumour-mill: Sony bundling 250GB PS3 Slim and FIFA 10 in October
Posted: 10.09.2009 by Technet2k
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With the launch of the PS3 Slim came a 1000 percent boost to PlayStation 3 sales, and now apparently a newer bundle model is already planned with a 250GB hard drive.
This new PS3 Slim is expected to be retailing this October and comes with a copy of FIFA 10, and will be exclusive to the retailer GAME costing around EUR 350. It's all rumour for now.
This new PS3 Slim is expected to be retailing this October and comes with a copy of FIFA 10, and will be exclusive to the retailer GAME costing around EUR 350. It's all rumour for now.
Battlefield 1943 DLC would stretch DICE devs "too thin" right now
Posted: 10.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Gordon Van Dyke, Battlefield 1943's producer, has said they aren't working on any DLC for the title yet because they're just too busy with Battlefield 3 and Bad Company 2.
He stresses it's "not ruled out" but that there's "a lot of pressure" on the studio for their next two big titles. The team don't want to be stretched thin and bang out something "not up to quality."
He stresses it's "not ruled out" but that there's "a lot of pressure" on the studio for their next two big titles. The team don't want to be stretched thin and bang out something "not up to quality."
Ghostbusters releases for PC and Xbox 360 on 6th November in Europe
Posted: 10.09.2009 by JamieSI
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Namco Bandi Partners has confirmed that Ghostbusters will be released in Europe for the PC and Xbox 360 on November 6th.
The PlayStation 3 version has been out since June due to an agreement Sony Computer Entertainment Europe gained, granting it an exclusive period of release.
The PlayStation 3 version has been out since June due to an agreement Sony Computer Entertainment Europe gained, granting it an exclusive period of release.
Resident Evil movies to start over, reboot to follow RE4: Afterlife
Posted: 10.09.2009 by Technet2k
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While Resident Evil has cemented itself in the world of cinema, with three movies to date having been released and a fourth on the way, the series will be rebooting soon.
Once Resident Evil 4: Afterlife is red carpeted, studio bigwigs will be abandoning the Alice story, which has largely vacated from videogame source material.
Once Resident Evil 4: Afterlife is red carpeted, studio bigwigs will be abandoning the Alice story, which has largely vacated from videogame source material.
Posted: 14.09.2009 by Technet2k
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