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Saints Row: The Third "Murderbrawl" preview
IGN has posted a new Saints Row: The Third video preview showing off the "Murderbrawl" climax between you and Killbane, the leader of the Luchador faction.
GAME, Gamestation get exclusive Batman: Arkham City DLC
Posted: 01.09.2011 by Technet2k
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UK retailers GAME and Gamestation pre-orders are treated to an exclusive Robin content pack, which features him fully playable in all challenge maps.
It also comes with two alternative Robin costumes and two special challenges. The Robin Edition can only be bought from these two UK retailers.
It also comes with two alternative Robin costumes and two special challenges. The Robin Edition can only be bought from these two UK retailers.
Report: L.A. Noire's Team Bondi has entered into administration
Posted: 01.09.2011 by Technet2k
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Bad times for Australia's Team Bondi as a report claims the studio has had administrators appointed as of August 30th; they no longer occupy their offices.
It was believed that assets and IP were being sold to George Miller's KMM studio but it seems nothing materialised. Bad press has dogged the studio for months.
It was believed that assets and IP were being sold to George Miller's KMM studio but it seems nothing materialised. Bad press has dogged the studio for months.
Arkham City ends with challenges and minigames
Posted: 01.09.2011 by JonahFalcon
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Congratulations - you completed Batman: Arkham City's final encounter in the campaign mode. What's next?
Well, challenges and minigames. Batman: Arkham Asylum had that feature after you completed the story, and Arkham City incorporates challenges as an endgame.
Well, challenges and minigames. Batman: Arkham Asylum had that feature after you completed the story, and Arkham City incorporates challenges as an endgame.
Batman: Arkham City supports GFWL after all
Posted: 31.08.2011 by JonahFalcon
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Those gamers who own Xbox 360's and plays PC games can rejoice, as Batman: Arkham City will enjoy Games for Windows Live support after all, like Arkham Asylum did before it.
Hirshberg: Online play has "decreased the demand for new IP"
Posted: 30.08.2011 by Technet2k
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Activision's Eric Hirshberg believes we won't be seeing a return to the 'new IP floods' of old from big publishers because gamer attitudes have changed.
Games have "gotten deeper" and there's been a "shift to online connected play" which has dramatically lengthened title lifespans. Innovation 'not harmed'.
Games have "gotten deeper" and there's been a "shift to online connected play" which has dramatically lengthened title lifespans. Innovation 'not harmed'.
Batman: Arkham City is not a Games for Windows Live title
Posted: 26.08.2011 by Technet2k
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While Warner and Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham City will carry the Games for Windows box art, it won't be utilising the Games for Windows Live client.
What that means for Achievements is unknown as it means no logging into Live. Updates will also be delivered via other means. Will it hybrid with Steamworks?
What that means for Achievements is unknown as it means no logging into Live. Updates will also be delivered via other means. Will it hybrid with Steamworks?
Trine 2 aims for "worldwide simultaneous launch" in Q4 2011
Posted: 25.08.2011 by Technet2k
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All versions of Trine 2 from developer Frozenbyte should be hopefully launching this Q4 2011, as Focus is named Europe's PC publisher. Atlus is handling consoles.
Frozenbyte will publish themselves through Steam and "a few other" channels. Trine 2 was delayed to summer in March, but now it's Q4 bound. No more delays?
Frozenbyte will publish themselves through Steam and "a few other" channels. Trine 2 was delayed to summer in March, but now it's Q4 bound. No more delays?
Raven's Cry announced
Posted: 25.08.2011 by JonahFalcon
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Topware Interactive has announced a new Mature-rated action-adventure set in the Golden Age of Piracy, Raven's Cry.
Ubisoft's I Am Alive gets "modified" rating by Australian board
Posted: 24.08.2011 by Technet2k
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There's still a twitch or two left in Ubisoft's I Am Alive as the Australian government's ratings board has recently updated its database with a new entry.
In fact they cite a "modified" version of I Am Alive being classified just days ago on August 22nd. It's got "strong themes" as well as strong violence now.
In fact they cite a "modified" version of I Am Alive being classified just days ago on August 22nd. It's got "strong themes" as well as strong violence now.
Dev: Batman: Arkham City 25 hours, with 40 hours more in side quests
Posted: 24.08.2011 by JonahFalcon
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Rocksteady's Dax Ginn revealed at Gamescom that Batman: Arkham City may take 65 hours to complete if the player goes through all of the side missions in addition to the main storyline. This figure is not inflated by the Challenge Maps.
Dungeon Defenders dated for October 18
Posted: 24.08.2011 by JonahFalcon
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D3 has announced today that their action-RPG tower defense game, Dungeon Defender, will be released on October 19 on PC, Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. The publisher also announced that the game would be playable at PAX Prime this coming week, at the Reverb Publishing booth #3652.
Batman: Arkham City Pre-order Character Skins for Robin Revealed
Posted: 23.08.2011 by JamieSI
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Consumers that pre-order Batman: Arkham City will be given three different character skins for Robin, who was recently confirmed to be playable in the game when it launches in October for PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360.
Saints Row: Money Shot outed by Aussie ratings board
Posted: 23.08.2011 by JonahFalcon
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Even though the downloadable game Saints Row: Drive By was canceled by THQ, it seems there will be another, unrelated Saints Row downloadable title hitting Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC called Saints Row: Money Shot.
Serious Sam: Double D release date announced
Posted: 23.08.2011 by JonahFalcon
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Croteam has announced that developer Devolver Digital's Serious Sam Double D will launch on PC on Tuesday, August 30. Double D, the first game in the Serious Sam Indie Series, will be available on all major digital distributors for $7.99.
Owlboy PC demo now available
Posted: 22.08.2011 by JonahFalcon
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D-Pad Studio has announced that the PC demo for Owlboy is available, directly from the official site.
According to the developer, "The demo starts off right after the pirates have attacked Otus's home village, Vellie. Otus and Geddy are approaching the 'Owl Temple', in order to find the 'Wind Machine', which will help prevent another pirate attack."
According to the developer, "The demo starts off right after the pirates have attacked Otus's home village, Vellie. Otus and Geddy are approaching the 'Owl Temple', in order to find the 'Wind Machine', which will help prevent another pirate attack."
Dev: Past Hitman games 'just failed'
Posted: 22.08.2011 by JonahFalcon
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An IO Interactive developer has made the startling admission that Hitman titles in the past have failed to live up to their potential, and feels that the new engine powering the latest game in the series, Hitman: Absolution, will give it a chance to live up to that unreached potential.
Unreleased I Am Alive trailer leaked
Posted: 20.08.2011 by JonahFalcon
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While some may think I Am Alive is vaporware, an unreleased trailer for the game was leaked onto YouTube.
Saints Row: The Third gets 'Smooth Criminal Edition', cuff links
Posted: 19.08.2011 by Technet2k
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You know when a franchise gets a true collector's edition because it sports cuff links. THQ has unveiled the 'Smooth Criminal Edition' for Saints Row: The Third.
Billed as exclusive for Xbox 360 and PS3, the 'Smooth Criminal' includes sunglasses, the soundtrack, and even an ice cube tray to make 'ice bullets'. Awesome.
Billed as exclusive for Xbox 360 and PS3, the 'Smooth Criminal' includes sunglasses, the soundtrack, and even an ice cube tray to make 'ice bullets'. Awesome.
IO listening to fans, but won't be 'dictated to' by them
Posted: 19.08.2011 by JonahFalcon
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Hitman series developer IO Interactive states that the company is listening to fan feedback regarding their latest game, Hitman: Absolution, but won't let the fanbase "dictate" the direction of the game.
Posted: 01.09.2011 by JonahFalcon
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