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Free DLC for Batman: Arkham Asylum next week
The Batman: Arkham Asylum news feed on the menu screen reveals that free downloadable content is coming next week, although Eidos won't say what the new content is at the moment.
"We can't talk about DLC for the moment" said Eidos when asked.
"We can't talk about DLC for the moment" said Eidos when asked.
Mass Effect 2 the "dark middle act," will be "much better" than first
Posted: 08.09.2009 by Technet2k
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BioWare writer Mac Walters, lead on Mass Effect 2's wordsmithing, has said the sequel is definitely the 'Empire Strikes Back' equivalent in Star Wars. Still "very Mass Effect."
It'll handle all the same themes and elements as the original, just darker. There's a lot "more than meets the eye" with the sequel declares BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk.
It'll handle all the same themes and elements as the original, just darker. There's a lot "more than meets the eye" with the sequel declares BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk.
UK developer Gameloft showcases Battle Tank's visual "evolution"
Posted: 08.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Battle Tanks from Gameloft is basically a top-down shooter, but in WWII tanks. Its graphical style has helped it become a "main party attraction", especially at the Gameloft office.
The British developers have poured their hearts out, telling fans over on the PlayStation.Blog exactly how Battle Tanks came to look the way it did. It's on PSN right now.
The British developers have poured their hearts out, telling fans over on the PlayStation.Blog exactly how Battle Tanks came to look the way it did. It's on PSN right now.
Square Enix: "FFXIII PAL release timing will be announced soon"
Posted: 08.09.2009 by JamieSI
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Square Enix has just told us that a European release date for Final Fantasy XIII will be announced in the near future.
"The PAL release timing will be announced in the near future." said a spokesperson.
"The PAL release timing will be announced in the near future." said a spokesperson.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. for Xbox 360, but it "won't come out" before Pripyat
Posted: 08.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Russian developer GSC Game Worlds has recently confirmed that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. will be hitting the Xbox 360 console, but it won't before 'Call of Pripyat' is released for PC.
As for other major platforms or title releases, GSC's Oleg Yavorsky was coy about specifics. The studio lacks "enough manpower" to make their full console ambitions "come true."
As for other major platforms or title releases, GSC's Oleg Yavorsky was coy about specifics. The studio lacks "enough manpower" to make their full console ambitions "come true."
MotorStorm Pacific Rift, Resistance 2, Killzone 2, MGS4 all Platinum
Posted: 08.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Sony have announced that four stellar PlayStation 3 games, having each sold over 400,000 copies, have been added to the Platinum range of titles. That means cheaper price!
Great timing too what with the PS3 Slim retailing and the price snip for the platform. Metal Gear Solid 4 is likely deserving of a 'Dark Matter' range, given its insane popularity.
Great timing too what with the PS3 Slim retailing and the price snip for the platform. Metal Gear Solid 4 is likely deserving of a 'Dark Matter' range, given its insane popularity.
Square confirms December 17th for FFXIII in Japan, bundle planned
Posted: 08.09.2009 by JamieSI
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Square Enix has just confirmed that Final Fantasy XIII will be released for the PS3 in Japan on December 17.
A PS3 bundle with FFXIII is also planned.
A PS3 bundle with FFXIII is also planned.
SCEA "aware" users experiencing "isolated issues" with 3.0 update
Posted: 08.09.2009 by Technet2k
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PlayStation 3 has got its last "significant" update for the year, but it hasn't all been celebration for some users as technical trouble plagues their consoles now.
SCEA acknowledges there are PS3 owners "experiencing isolated issues" since firmware 3.0 was released. Engineers are "looking into the matter" and will provide an update ASAP.
SCEA acknowledges there are PS3 owners "experiencing isolated issues" since firmware 3.0 was released. Engineers are "looking into the matter" and will provide an update ASAP.
PlayStation 3 Slim goes on sale, PlayStation 3 sales go stratospheric
Posted: 07.09.2009 by Technet2k
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While not revealing exact numbers, it has been confirmed that week 36 is up over "999 percent" on week 35 for PlayStation 3 sales. It's "a very large increase" indeed.
SCEE's Andrew House says "this is the point people were waiting for", a redesigned PS3 model with a "significant price reduction" in Euros. The PS3 beat DS, Wii and Xbox 360 last week.
SCEE's Andrew House says "this is the point people were waiting for", a redesigned PS3 model with a "significant price reduction" in Euros. The PS3 beat DS, Wii and Xbox 360 last week.
Sony quickly downplay PS3's 3D support, just a tech "investigation"
Posted: 07.09.2009 by Technet2k
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A Sony representative at the IFA Consumer Electronics show in Berlin revealed some very interesting plans from the corporate giant, like full 3D support for "all" titles in 2010.
Sony however has moved to address those statements, saying it has "no plan" for a market launch of 3D support, and it's just in the stages of "technological investigation". Cool those jets.
Sony however has moved to address those statements, saying it has "no plan" for a market launch of 3D support, and it's just in the stages of "technological investigation". Cool those jets.
Capcom taking "temperature readings" on classic PS3 remasterings
Posted: 07.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Christian Svensson of Capcom doesn't want anyone reading it "the wrong way" but they are interested in remastering classic games, like Devil May Cry 1, if fans are interested.
This comes in the wake of Sony releasing God of War I and II on Blu-ray for PlayStation 3. Capcom sees interest in Devil May Cry to "get this treatment", what's to know of others.
This comes in the wake of Sony releasing God of War I and II on Blu-ray for PlayStation 3. Capcom sees interest in Devil May Cry to "get this treatment", what's to know of others.
McCartney: Past Beatles would have thought "what a clever idea"
Posted: 07.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Sir Paul McCartney has expressed his belief that fellow music legends John Lennon and George Harrison would have been completely on board with The Beatles: Rock Band.
The "bottom line" for them is their music "is getting played" says McCartney. Lennon would have "been excited" about Rock Band's concept, and how The Beatles "were represented."
The "bottom line" for them is their music "is getting played" says McCartney. Lennon would have "been excited" about Rock Band's concept, and how The Beatles "were represented."
An Uncharted 2 multiplayer demo "kicks off on Sept 15th" says Sony
Posted: 07.09.2009 by Technet2k
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During an announcement on the PlayStation Blog that US gamers could win a 'Fortune Hunter Edition' of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, a date for the multiplayer demo dropped.
In response to a reader comment, SCEA's Asad Qizilbash revealed that the upcoming demo is one such place you could win one of these "limited" editions. It's coming September 15th.
In response to a reader comment, SCEA's Asad Qizilbash revealed that the upcoming demo is one such place you could win one of these "limited" editions. It's coming September 15th.
Rockstar date PS3's Agent "for 2010", date revealed in reply to fan
Posted: 07.09.2009 by Technet2k
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PlayStation 3 exclusive Agent was announced by Rockstar Games at E3 back in June, but little else was said about the title beyond a 1970's espionage action setting.
According to the developers reply to a piece of fan mail, the PS3 title will be hitting sometime next year. They're "working hard on a lineup" for 2010, which includes the new game.
According to the developers reply to a piece of fan mail, the PS3 title will be hitting sometime next year. They're "working hard on a lineup" for 2010, which includes the new game.
Sega short and sweet on Valkyria Chronicles' DLC, due in late 2010
Posted: 07.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher Sega was rather to the point with their latest announcement for Valkyria Chronicles, they had news on some new DLC, and it's called 'Challenges from Team Edy'.
It's for PS3, due in winter 2010 and will "test your strategy skills" with all new missions. That's it, that's all Sega are spilling on the matter. It's out next year so plenty of time to dish.
It's for PS3, due in winter 2010 and will "test your strategy skills" with all new missions. That's it, that's all Sega are spilling on the matter. It's out next year so plenty of time to dish.
Sony expanding BD-Live in Europe, fans "truly connect" with films
Posted: 07.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Sony Pictures are enhancing BD-Live in Europe with upcoming Blu-ray movie releases, like Angels & Demons and Terminator Salvation. They announce 'movieIQ' for fans.
Whilst watching a Blu-ray flick, and connected to the Internet, it allows viewers to lookup filmography or find out included songs. It scours Gracenote's "global video database".
Whilst watching a Blu-ray flick, and connected to the Internet, it allows viewers to lookup filmography or find out included songs. It scours Gracenote's "global video database".
BottleRocket fought to keep open "past six months", closes down
Posted: 04.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Studio founder Jay Beard has emailed friends of the developer to let them know, "with deep regret", BottleRocket is no longer in operation. They choose to "close and move on."
Troubles began for the team when Namco Bandai pulled Splatterhouse from them, citing unmet milestones. A deal with Brash looked to set them straight but they went bust.
Troubles began for the team when Namco Bandai pulled Splatterhouse from them, citing unmet milestones. A deal with Brash looked to set them straight but they went bust.
Sega to unveil Natal and Wand titles "in early 2010", experimenting
Posted: 04.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Early next year Sega at least "think" they'll be ready to start announcing game titles for Xbox 360's Project Natal and Sony's motion Wand for PS3. It's "pretty new" tech of course.
Especially Natal points out Sega boss Mike Hayes. They've "got to get to grips" with this new stuff, it's a land of "bunsen burners and test tubes" right now. Both techs are due 2010.
Especially Natal points out Sega boss Mike Hayes. They've "got to get to grips" with this new stuff, it's a land of "bunsen burners and test tubes" right now. Both techs are due 2010.
Capcom has unannounced "PC-lead" projects, will hit consoles too
Posted: 04.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Christian Svensson of Capcom reveals they've got some new games cooking, they're "really excited" about them but can't say anything yet. The team has PC "pedigree".
For one of these secret projects the "largest forecast is on PC", the developers primary focus and design "is around the PC". The content will be showing up on consoles as well.
For one of these secret projects the "largest forecast is on PC", the developers primary focus and design "is around the PC". The content will be showing up on consoles as well.
Sony admits they were tardy to online party, PSN continues to grow
Posted: 04.09.2009 by Technet2k
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SCE's Shuhei Yoshida has admitted they "were late to offer" a centralised network for online services on PS3, that's where users "see the difference" between XBL and PSN.
Publishers including their own network stuff was "fine at the start," but Sony soon realised they needed "a unified approach." Must keep "adding and improving"; integrate social networks?
Publishers including their own network stuff was "fine at the start," but Sony soon realised they needed "a unified approach." Must keep "adding and improving"; integrate social networks?
Posted: 08.09.2009 by JamieSI
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