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Square planning DLC for Final Fantasy XIII
Square-Enix has revealed that it might release DLC for Final Fantasy XIII once it's released, but it won't expand the story.
"We are exploring the option of downloadable content, perhaps adding new areas, items or enemies, but these would not be expansions to the story, only the gameplay. The entire story of FF13 will be on the disc." said Yoshinori Kitase, producer on Final Fantasy XIII.
"We are exploring the option of downloadable content, perhaps adding new areas, items or enemies, but these would not be expansions to the story, only the gameplay. The entire story of FF13 will be on the disc." said Yoshinori Kitase, producer on Final Fantasy XIII.
Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Asylum gets Guinness World Record
Posted: 01.09.2009 by Technet2k
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The world can rejoice, finally, because we gamers have our decent superhero videogame. In fact it's more than just decent, it's hitting clear in the nineties from critics.
Rocksteady's Batman is the 'Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever', with Guinness man Gaz Deaves calling it "a fantastic new game". Its average score is a stonking 92.
Rocksteady's Batman is the 'Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever', with Guinness man Gaz Deaves calling it "a fantastic new game". Its average score is a stonking 92.
DUST 514 gets detailed, online first-person shooter links with EVE
Posted: 01.09.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer CCP has revealed more on their upcoming online console FPS title, DUST 514. It takes places in a persistent state; it's an MMO but not an EVE expansion.
It has real-time strategy elements to the game, and links in with EVE Online with players from the space opera able to fund DUST troopers, who impact the faction warfare system.
It has real-time strategy elements to the game, and links in with EVE Online with players from the space opera able to fund DUST troopers, who impact the faction warfare system.
Disney acquires Marvel for $4 Billion
Posted: 31.08.2009 by JamieSI
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Disney has just announced that it's acquiring Marvel for around $4 billion. This means that the company now owns 5,000 Marvel characters, such as Iron Man, X-Men, and Spider-man.
"This transaction combines Marvel’s strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney's creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories," said Disney president and chief executive Robert Iger.
"This transaction combines Marvel’s strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney's creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories," said Disney president and chief executive Robert Iger.
Sonic and Knuckles hits XBLA on 9th September
Posted: 29.08.2009 by JamieSI
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Sega has announced that Sonic & Knuckles will be hitting the Xbox Live Arcade on 9th September.
The Sega Mega Drive version of Sonic & Knuckles allowed you to stack expansion carts for unlocking extras from Sonic 1, 2 and 3. Sega has a similar method for the Xbox Live version where you'll get extras if you own the previous games:
The Sega Mega Drive version of Sonic & Knuckles allowed you to stack expansion carts for unlocking extras from Sonic 1, 2 and 3. Sega has a similar method for the Xbox Live version where you'll get extras if you own the previous games:
Rare: "There's a new direction in gaming, it's Natal"
Posted: 28.08.2009 by JamieSI
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Rare's upcoming Project Natal games might not be what you think, as a job listing revealed that the UK developer is looking for new staff that don't necessarily have experience in game design.
"Your experience in games design is not necessarily important. We’re also not too bothered about what roles you have had and what games you have worked on. What we really need is the ability to think differently, think ahead and challenge the rules of what an interactive experience can be." read the job advert.
"Your experience in games design is not necessarily important. We’re also not too bothered about what roles you have had and what games you have worked on. What we really need is the ability to think differently, think ahead and challenge the rules of what an interactive experience can be." read the job advert.
Modern warfare 2 goes Hollywood, Hans Zimmer listed as composer
Posted: 28.08.2009 by JamieSI
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Hans Zimmer, a celebrated hollywood composer responsible for the scores of Pirates of the Caribbean, Dark Knight and a host of other high profile films, has been identified as the main composer for Activison's highly anticipated Modern Warfare 2.
This is according to a listing from talent agency GSA music, which says that Zimmer is working on the score for Modern warfare 2.
This is according to a listing from talent agency GSA music, which says that Zimmer is working on the score for Modern warfare 2.
Microsoft looking into "very small breach", Halo 3: ODST sold early
Posted: 28.08.2009 by Technet2k
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A French retailer 'accidentally' sold Halo 3: ODST a whole month early, Microsoft naturally threw a massive wobbler over the incident and is clamping down hard and fast.
The corporate giant will also "take action against" Xbox Live users who they believe are playing illegitimately "procured copies" of Bungie's latest. Has "nothing further" to say.
The corporate giant will also "take action against" Xbox Live users who they believe are playing illegitimately "procured copies" of Bungie's latest. Has "nothing further" to say.
Rock Band Network in beta this September, further details spilled
Posted: 28.08.2009 by Technet2k
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Harmonix has detailed some more of the upcoming Rock Band Network service, which is to give indie bands a chance at getting their songs heard around the globe.
It's not a simple straight forward process though, and it'll require some brain power. You'll need Xbox Live Gold and XNA Creators Club membership, plus Reaper and Magma apps.
It's not a simple straight forward process though, and it'll require some brain power. You'll need Xbox Live Gold and XNA Creators Club membership, plus Reaper and Magma apps.
Microsoft releasing GOTY editions for Gears of War 2 and Fable II
Posted: 28.08.2009 by Technet2k
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The special editions of the top notch games will be retailing this September 18th in Europe, and both games contain all their respective DLC additions bundled on disc.
Gears of War 2 will include All Fronts Collection and Road to Ruin DLC, which adds 19 multiplayer maps and a new campaign respectively. Fable II will have Knothole Island and See the Future.
Gears of War 2 will include All Fronts Collection and Road to Ruin DLC, which adds 19 multiplayer maps and a new campaign respectively. Fable II will have Knothole Island and See the Future.
King of Fighters XII set for 25th September
Posted: 28.08.2009 by JamieSI
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Ignition Entertainment confirmed today that a new release date for King of Fighters XII has been decided for UK, Europe and Australasia. This new date has the game released for 25th September, 2009.
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the franchise, KOF XII features 22 characters each with their own moves and styles in 2D with 100% hand-drawn backgrounds.
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the franchise, KOF XII features 22 characters each with their own moves and styles in 2D with 100% hand-drawn backgrounds.
Slick developing top-down racer 'ScrapMetal', due for XBLA in 2010
Posted: 28.08.2009 by Technet2k
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N+ developer Slick Entertainment is busy working their magic on 'ScrapMetal', an old style top-down racer with modern physics and HD pixels, coming to XBLA next year.
Some screens have surfaced and they're hot, because some have fire in them. Looks like there'll be challenges galore and plenty of chances to drift corners like a top-down pro.
Some screens have surfaced and they're hot, because some have fire in them. Looks like there'll be challenges galore and plenty of chances to drift corners like a top-down pro.
F.E.A.R. 2 and Fight Night Round 4 get new demo, try out DLC free
Posted: 28.08.2009 by Technet2k
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The creepy shooter from Monolith and brawny boxer from EA Canada are releasing some new demos to entice, with F.E.A.R. 2 giving away free samples of 'Reborn' DLC.
Fight Night Round 4 has been tweaked, it's control scheme has changed enough that EA Sports has decided to release a new demo. They're on Xbox Live now, later on PSN.
Fight Night Round 4 has been tweaked, it's control scheme has changed enough that EA Sports has decided to release a new demo. They're on Xbox Live now, later on PSN.
Greenberg: Xbox 360 "not even" halfway there, "no plans for a slim"
Posted: 28.08.2009 by Technet2k
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Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has shot down talk of the corporate giant rolling out an Xbox 360 Slim, it's done "very well" in its "current form." No big redesigns coming.
Instead Microsoft plans to continue reinventing how the next-gen console is used. It's "not even at the halfway point," and the New Xbox Experience is a sign of "what we want to do".
Instead Microsoft plans to continue reinventing how the next-gen console is used. It's "not even at the halfway point," and the New Xbox Experience is a sign of "what we want to do".
Tropico 3 UK Date Set, Demo for PC in September
Posted: 27.08.2009 by JamieSI
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Kalypso Media today announced that Tropico 3 will be released in the UK for Xbox 360 and PC on October 16th, 2009.
Tropico 3 goes back to the roots of the hit strategy series closely following the original Tropico story-line. Tropico 3 is being developed by Haemimont Games who previously developed the Imperium Romanum and Grand Ages: Rome series.
Tropico 3 goes back to the roots of the hit strategy series closely following the original Tropico story-line. Tropico 3 is being developed by Haemimont Games who previously developed the Imperium Romanum and Grand Ages: Rome series.
Splash Damage has "big plans" for sci-fi Brink 1 & 2, lots "of depth"
Posted: 27.08.2009 by Technet2k
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The UK developer is psyched by their own creation, and is so confident that gamers will like what they have to offer with sci-fi shooter Brink, that they already have sequels mapped.
They aim for multiplayer that draws in gamers who wouldn't normally give it "the time of day." Brink changes the way "a shooter feels," with both story depth and "balls-to-the-wall action."
They aim for multiplayer that draws in gamers who wouldn't normally give it "the time of day." Brink changes the way "a shooter feels," with both story depth and "balls-to-the-wall action."
There's "fantastic quality" in 360s today, major fails "well behind us"
Posted: 27.08.2009 by Technet2k
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Aaron Greenberg has commented how all that RROD and E74 trouble is mostly behind the corporate giant now, thanks to "lower-heat chips and better cooling" for the units.
Systems "bought earlier" in the cycle were prone to issues, and that's a major reason behind their "unprecedented" three-year warranty service. Microsoft will "make it right" at no cost.
Systems "bought earlier" in the cycle were prone to issues, and that's a major reason behind their "unprecedented" three-year warranty service. Microsoft will "make it right" at no cost.
Gearbox Software: "Borderlands art style took a massive shift that Pitchford initially knew nothing about"
Posted: 27.08.2009 by JamieSI
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In an Interview with Strategy Informer, Gearbox Software President, CEO and co-founder Randy Pitchford talked about the unique art style for borderlands, which took a massive shift he initially knew nothing about.
"So, a couple of them - without me knowing about it - went back and looked at all the original concept art we'd done for the game and they found there was a lot of character and personality that was cool." said Pitchford.
"So, a couple of them - without me knowing about it - went back and looked at all the original concept art we'd done for the game and they found there was a lot of character and personality that was cool." said Pitchford.
Gearbox Software: "Diablo has a huge influence on Borderlands"
Posted: 27.08.2009 by JamieSI
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In an Interview with Strategy Informer, Gearbox Software President, CEO and co-founder Randy Pitchford said that Diablo has a huge influence on its upcoming RPS (Role-playing shooter) Borderlands, but only on the role-playing side of it.
"So on that side, it would be Diablo, World of Warcraft but on the shooter side, the core mechanic and the controls, looking down the barrel, things like that, we get that from all the first-person shooters out there." said Pitchford.
"So on that side, it would be Diablo, World of Warcraft but on the shooter side, the core mechanic and the controls, looking down the barrel, things like that, we get that from all the first-person shooters out there." said Pitchford.
Wolfenstein dev Raven and EA Maxis confirm reduced workforces
Posted: 27.08.2009 by Technet2k
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Raven Software has acknowledged reports of a hit to their staff roster, citing the completion of two major projects as cause; it's to "better reflect" their upcoming slate.
Spore developer Maxis at EA has also just gotten a few black lines ruled through the employee payroll, as they comment it's just the usual 'fluctuations' in the industry, don't panic.
Spore developer Maxis at EA has also just gotten a few black lines ruled through the employee payroll, as they comment it's just the usual 'fluctuations' in the industry, don't panic.
Posted: 01.09.2009 by JamieSI
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