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Pitchford: Bungie and Infinity "walk on water", wants something new
Gearbox president Randy Pitchford has nothing but godlike praise for Bungie Studios and Infinity Ward, but now he asks "what else have you got?"
Pitchford really wants to hear what "amazing" team Bungie are up to "that's not Halo," admitting it's difficult right now for studios to gamble on new IP. Breakup with MGS was "a big risk."
Pitchford really wants to hear what "amazing" team Bungie are up to "that's not Halo," admitting it's difficult right now for studios to gamble on new IP. Breakup with MGS was "a big risk."
Lawsuit scribbles reveal second Duke Nukem game, "by mid-2010"
Posted: 23.06.2009 by Technet2k
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The whole debacle between 3D Realms and Take-Two over Duke Nukem Forever may have an upshot for fans left out in the cold, there's another out there.
It was being developed "in parallel" by another "well-known" developer studio, with publishing rights at Take-Two. It's expected "to be completed by mid-2010." Who's the dev?!
It was being developed "in parallel" by another "well-known" developer studio, with publishing rights at Take-Two. It's expected "to be completed by mid-2010." Who's the dev?!
Moore: No one "better positioned" than EA Sports to tackle motion
Posted: 23.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Project Natal and Sony's motion wand has been on the minds of EA Sports developers for a while now says boss Peter Moore, it'll impact them "very positively."
The sports label saw both companies motion-control gizmos "several months ago," and so they've had ample time "looking at opportunities" for EA titles. Boxing would be "very very cool."
The sports label saw both companies motion-control gizmos "several months ago," and so they've had ample time "looking at opportunities" for EA titles. Boxing would be "very very cool."
Words out of Ballmer's mouth "confused" people, big boss "sorry"
Posted: 23.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Microsoft overlord Steve Ballmer talking about Natal during his speech at The Executive's Club of Chicago, leading many to believe a new 360 was coming.
Now he's apologising for his "poorly chosen words," clarifying that there was "no news" in his comments. The rumour surrounds talk of a more powerful Xbox Natal, but it's fiction.
Now he's apologising for his "poorly chosen words," clarifying that there was "no news" in his comments. The rumour surrounds talk of a more powerful Xbox Natal, but it's fiction.
No national lampoon lifestyle for 360 Avatars, strict rules revealed
Posted: 23.06.2009 by Technet2k
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If you thought your digital dashboard buddy teared it up a night, hosting the world's rowdiest all night kegger behind your back, then you'd be mighty wrong.
Microsoft drills total 'good boy/girl' obedience into the poor things, with a list of big don'ts surfacing on the XNA Creators Club website. Think frat house antics, then ban every last one - twice.
Microsoft drills total 'good boy/girl' obedience into the poor things, with a list of big don'ts surfacing on the XNA Creators Club website. Think frat house antics, then ban every last one - twice.
Microsoft 'leak' Mass Effect DLC details, Shepard can die in sequel
Posted: 22.06.2009 by Technet2k
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An accidental update to Microsoft's new Games on Demand service talked "new systems and worlds" for BioWare's Mass Effect, including new gear.
Meanwhile BioWare's Casey Hudson warns players who like their Commander to "make sure you survive" his upcoming adventure, or it's new Shepard for you come Mass Effect 3.
Meanwhile BioWare's Casey Hudson warns players who like their Commander to "make sure you survive" his upcoming adventure, or it's new Shepard for you come Mass Effect 3.
XBLA gets anti-social with 'Garou: Mark of the Wolves' this week
Posted: 22.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Classic brawlin' action will punch its way through to release this Wednesday, 'Garou: Mark of the Wolves' arrives for Xbox Live Arcade at 800 Microsoft Points.
The Fatal Fury series title, the last in the line, was released back before we went all millennium and the Dreamcast ruled the Earth; 1999. Prepare to love pixels all over again.
The Fatal Fury series title, the last in the line, was released back before we went all millennium and the Dreamcast ruled the Earth; 1999. Prepare to love pixels all over again.
Fallout 3's Point Lookout adds 'several hours', players pick sides
Posted: 22.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Bethesda's Jeff Gardiner has spilled some rustic beans on the upcoming DLC, Point Lookout. It adds "lots of new" critters and gear, nothing gameplay substantive.
But Point Lookout Swamp "is substantive" to explore, just don't expect any more character levels or anything. Future DLC decisions were "always 'up in the air'"; it arrives June 23rd.
But Point Lookout Swamp "is substantive" to explore, just don't expect any more character levels or anything. Future DLC decisions were "always 'up in the air'"; it arrives June 23rd.
Next Mortal Kombat "an M-rated MK" says creator, "sick" fatalities
Posted: 22.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Twitter brings us news of Ed Boon's inner thoughts, and they look promising for Mortal Kombat veterans who like their "kind of sick" fatality moves.
In fact Boon teases they hope they're not taking them "too far", if that's at all possible for blood thirsty videogamers. We, the people, want an M-rated MK "dammit", so we're getting one.
In fact Boon teases they hope they're not taking them "too far", if that's at all possible for blood thirsty videogamers. We, the people, want an M-rated MK "dammit", so we're getting one.
Namco delay Splatterhouse to "early 2010", game to be "top notch"
Posted: 19.06.2009 by Technet2k
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The resurrection of the classic action-horror franchise is twitching with life, despite having its developer 'sacked' over "performance issues" a while back now.
This delay is to give the new dev team, the guys behind Afro Samurai, time to "polish and incorporate all the content" needed to blow our minds. Ex-dev BottleRocket called Namco "inept."
This delay is to give the new dev team, the guys behind Afro Samurai, time to "polish and incorporate all the content" needed to blow our minds. Ex-dev BottleRocket called Namco "inept."
Capcom break 'historical' mould, unveils "latest" as 'MotoGP 09/10'
Posted: 19.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Monumental Games' MotoGP game is flying in the face of tradition, flipping the finger to history - it's going to embrace both 2009 and 2010's GP seasons.
Hence why Capcom have pulled the marketing sheet off MotoGP 09/10, to give fans "the most up to date content as soon as possible." Free updates will be given when 2010 starts.
Hence why Capcom have pulled the marketing sheet off MotoGP 09/10, to give fans "the most up to date content as soon as possible." Free updates will be given when 2010 starts.
Ex-EA man Schappert leaves Microsoft for EA, gets old desk back
Posted: 19.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Microsoft's John Schappert, formerly of EA, is now EA's John Schappert, formerly of Microsoft. The executive ends a two year tour of Xbox, not to be replaced.
Schappert returns to the publishing giant EA as their Chief Operating Officer, replacing John Pleasants who is leaving to, reportedly, become CEO of MySpace developer Playdom.
Schappert returns to the publishing giant EA as their Chief Operating Officer, replacing John Pleasants who is leaving to, reportedly, become CEO of MySpace developer Playdom.
Devs defend Ghostbusters PS3, "cannot directly compare" with 360
Posted: 19.06.2009 by Technet2k
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There are numerous complaints circling that Terminal Reality's Ghostbusters on PS3 is visually inferior to the Xbox 360, it has lower resolution.
Terminal has responded saying it's "softer due to the 'quincunx' antialiasing filter" and it is "at about 75%" of the 360's resolution. They "cannot directly compare" without being scaled.
Terminal has responded saying it's "softer due to the 'quincunx' antialiasing filter" and it is "at about 75%" of the 360's resolution. They "cannot directly compare" without being scaled.
Bleszinski: There's "still a lot of stories" in Gears, "not burned out"
Posted: 19.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Epic's Cliff Bleszinski has said Gears of War hasn't burned him out, and he loves new intellectual properties because they're "raw and wide open".
New IPs are like "solving a giant puzzle in your head," and if ever forced to work on a licensed product he'll "put a shotgun" in his gob. Originals are "best-selling and the strongest titles".
New IPs are like "solving a giant puzzle in your head," and if ever forced to work on a licensed product he'll "put a shotgun" in his gob. Originals are "best-selling and the strongest titles".
Ballmer speaks, Greenberg clarifies: "not launching" new Xbox 360
Posted: 19.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Microsoft's Steve Ballmer basically outed a new Xbox 360 console would arrive next year with a "natural interface" for Project Natal, communities went loopy.
Aaron Greenberg meanwhile has sent word there will be no "new console in 2010," that Natal "will work" with all current Xbox 360s. Team Xbox is "not even halfway" through the lifecycle.
Aaron Greenberg meanwhile has sent word there will be no "new console in 2010," that Natal "will work" with all current Xbox 360s. Team Xbox is "not even halfway" through the lifecycle.
Pre-order "Halo 3: ODST" now and receive Sgt. Johnson as a playable Firefight character
Posted: 18.06.2009 by JamieSI
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Microsoft revealed today that people who pro-order Halo 3: ODST at participating retailers will receive an exclusive code to unlock UNSC hero Sgt. Johnson as a playable character in the multiplayer mode known as Firefight.
Halo 3: ODST is to be released on September 22nd at £39.99.
Halo 3: ODST is to be released on September 22nd at £39.99.
BioShock and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle for US
Posted: 18.06.2009 by JamieSI
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2K Games and Bethesda Softworks announced today that it's teaming up to deliver a value pack containing both Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and BioShock. Beginning July 7, BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle will be available in retail stores across North America for $39.99 on Xbox 360 and $29.99 for the PC.
Infinity Ward "would never introduce" subs to Modern Warfare 2
Posted: 18.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Responding to rumours that Activision maybe considering online subscription packages for "gameplay enhancements" to Call of Duty online, Infinity say no.
The Modern Warfare 2 dev shall "never introduce" such a system to their game, this rumour/survey has "absolutely nothing" to do with them. Multiplayer should be "equal and free".
The Modern Warfare 2 dev shall "never introduce" such a system to their game, this rumour/survey has "absolutely nothing" to do with them. Multiplayer should be "equal and free".
RTW's Jones "a bit miffed" Crackdown 2 went to "start-up" Ruffian
Posted: 18.06.2009 by Technet2k
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David Jones of Realtime Worlds, the developer of the original Crackdown, admits he was "a bit miffed at Microsoft" when they handed the sequel to Ruffian Games.
The studio was ready to go with Crackdown 2 but executive hesitation left them no option but to move on, leading to APB. Crackdown's success caught Microsoft "by surprise" he says.
The studio was ready to go with Crackdown 2 but executive hesitation left them no option but to move on, leading to APB. Crackdown's success caught Microsoft "by surprise" he says.
Despite acclaim BioShock wasn't "huge as a seller", T2 want more
Posted: 18.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has said he's hopeful BioShock 2 will "benefit from the brand awareness", wants to see juicer sales for games like that.
The original "got a lot of attention" but that didn't translate into huge sales. With "four or five titles" hitting big it would "meaningfully change" Take-Two; Zelnick wants 5 million sales.
The original "got a lot of attention" but that didn't translate into huge sales. With "four or five titles" hitting big it would "meaningfully change" Take-Two; Zelnick wants 5 million sales.
Posted: 23.06.2009 by Technet2k
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