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PEGI unveils traffic light rating symbols, has ages 3, 7,12, 16 and 18
As PEGI is now the UK's sole age ratings body for videogames, after the BBFC was given the boot, they've now shown us what parents should be gorping at.
The five age range classifications start at age three and move up to eighteen, while the background colour progresses from green, to amber, to red as they go. Colours are pretty.
The five age range classifications start at age three and move up to eighteen, while the background colour progresses from green, to amber, to red as they go. Colours are pretty.
Sony soon releasing "best and most painful bits" of PAIN on Blu-ray
Posted: 17.06.2009 by Technet2k
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The PlayStation Network title PAIN can't be contained within the PlayStation Store, it's busted out onto Blu-ray disc set to go retail next week reveals SCEE.
It'll have everything from the game, with news they'll soon be opening the "great PAIN labs" where gamers get access to "new developer-created, beta-style levels" from Idol Minds.
It'll have everything from the game, with news they'll soon be opening the "great PAIN labs" where gamers get access to "new developer-created, beta-style levels" from Idol Minds.
Midway Newcastle shows 'Necessary Force', is hunting for buyer
Posted: 17.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Right now the Midway Newcastle brass are "100 percent" focused on finding a buyer for the studio, otherwise they're out of a job and we lose a cop game.
The devs have shown off a little of their action cop project, powered by Unreal 3, in a bid to entice a suitor for the studio. The staff "wants to stick together", super motivated by game.
The devs have shown off a little of their action cop project, powered by Unreal 3, in a bid to entice a suitor for the studio. The staff "wants to stick together", super motivated by game.
This "'new THQ" means profitable business, going "head to head"
Posted: 17.06.2009 by Technet2k
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The "old THQ" is being given the electric chair by top executives, while "new THQ" looks to correct the financially horrible mistakes of the past.
That's what senior VP Danny Bilson has to say, after the publisher reported a slip of $431m in revenue and cut 25 percent of the workforce. They have a "very rigorous system" now for quality.
That's what senior VP Danny Bilson has to say, after the publisher reported a slip of $431m in revenue and cut 25 percent of the workforce. They have a "very rigorous system" now for quality.
Rumour-mill: Activision mulls over Call of Duty online subscription?
Posted: 17.06.2009 by Technet2k
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A survey has surfaced that seems to indicate publishing giant Activision are giving some serious thought to offering a "new online service", if it's valid.
This premium style add-on would open up more game modes and other exclusive groups of "gameplay enhancement" in exchange for a "monthly, quarterly, or yearly" sub fee.
This premium style add-on would open up more game modes and other exclusive groups of "gameplay enhancement" in exchange for a "monthly, quarterly, or yearly" sub fee.
Marvelous with Grasshopper on "risky" PS3 project, jokes failure
Posted: 17.06.2009 by Technet2k
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President Yasuhiro Wada of publisher Marvelous Interactive has revealed their support of Grasshopper's PS3 project could well make them "go bankrupt".
Fortunately Wada-san seemed to be joking, but he revealed if they made everything themselves to do with the secret project then it would be "a little too risky." Fingers crossed.
Fortunately Wada-san seemed to be joking, but he revealed if they made everything themselves to do with the secret project then it would be "a little too risky." Fingers crossed.
Lost Planet 2 not just "simple expansion" says Capcom, talks co-op
Posted: 17.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Shawn Baxter of Capcom Unity has detailed a few things we can expect from the sequels 4-player co-op, from playing medic to buffing friends.
Lost Planet 2 is a "bigger, better version" of the original's design, with the dev team having taken "a lot of feedback" from the community. They want to make it "the best that we could" for fans.
Lost Planet 2 is a "bigger, better version" of the original's design, with the dev team having taken "a lot of feedback" from the community. They want to make it "the best that we could" for fans.
PEGI adopted as official rating board for UK
Posted: 16.06.2009 by JamieSI
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ELSPA, the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association, today announced the Department of Culture, Media and Sport's decision to adopt PEGI as the UK's videogame age rating system.
Draft for Aliens: Colonial Marines not this year reveals Gearbox dev
Posted: 16.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Randy Pitchford of Gearbox has revealed their first-person shooter in the Aliens universe won't be arriving this year, acid blood splatter is for 2010.
Aside from also working on the gorgeous looking Borderlands like busy bees, the studio has two other unannounced projects Pitchford teased. DS will be getting Colonial Marines.
Aside from also working on the gorgeous looking Borderlands like busy bees, the studio has two other unannounced projects Pitchford teased. DS will be getting Colonial Marines.
Bionic Commando sales in US not so amped, only 27K sold in May
Posted: 16.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Capcom's Bionic Commando hasn't fared so well in the US for sales, NPD's figures show Xbox 360 and PS3 copies combined only managed 27,000 in May.
The game was developed by Swedish team Grin, who also recently developed Terminator: Salvation. The studio is rumoured to have reduced their head count, with more expected?
The game was developed by Swedish team Grin, who also recently developed Terminator: Salvation. The studio is rumoured to have reduced their head count, with more expected?
Take-Two lawsuit accuses 3D Realms of hiding "off-shore" monies
Posted: 16.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Duke Nukem Forever has apparently been living it up secretly on a Caribbean paradise island retreat, or at least that's what Take-Two implies through court documents.
Apparently 3D Realms has a flush "off-shore account", and inside is enough green to bankroll the ever so longingly anticipated return of Duke Nukem; rubbish say 3DR.
Apparently 3D Realms has a flush "off-shore account", and inside is enough green to bankroll the ever so longingly anticipated return of Duke Nukem; rubbish say 3DR.
Analyst predicts huge Modern Warfare 2 reception, $338m first day
Posted: 16.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Janco Partners' Mike Hickey can see a very bright future for Infinity Ward's sequel, he believes it'll be "the largest video game release" for 2009 no sweat.
Its first day should see $338m in sales, with estimated worldwide sales of 7.8m copies by the end of the week, with 4.6m of that going within the very first 24 hours. Not bad, eh?
Its first day should see $338m in sales, with estimated worldwide sales of 7.8m copies by the end of the week, with 4.6m of that going within the very first 24 hours. Not bad, eh?
Ubi: Game budgets will reach $60m, motion not for big action titles
Posted: 16.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Yves Guillemot of Ubisoft has predicted that the next generation of games could easily match the budgets of CGI movies today, thanks to tech advancement.
The Ubi boss also dismisses motion control taking over the industry, big action titles would have gamers "tired after five minutes" otherwise. These types of games are about "reactivity."
The Ubi boss also dismisses motion control taking over the industry, big action titles would have gamers "tired after five minutes" otherwise. These types of games are about "reactivity."
New details for Need for Speed: SHIFT, has "driver profile feature"
Posted: 16.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher EA has said that Need for Speed: SHIFT's profiling career mode is an "extension of the true driver's experience," featuring both on and offline.
This feature grants players' "full control" of their progression, with measurement taken from your driving Personality, Success, Profile points and Badges earned. It's out this September.
This feature grants players' "full control" of their progression, with measurement taken from your driving Personality, Success, Profile points and Badges earned. It's out this September.
Sony reveals motion tech "essential" for PS3, still touting Blu-ray
Posted: 16.06.2009 by Technet2k
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SCEE's Andrew House has said motion sensing technology is "one of the essentials" for PlayStation 3, before giving the "high-definition entertainment" sales pitch.
Talk to a Sony executive about PS3 and you can be sure to hear 'Blu-ray' inside of a minute, as it's "one of the best Blu-ray players around" which almost "gets lost in the mix" apparently.
Talk to a Sony executive about PS3 and you can be sure to hear 'Blu-ray' inside of a minute, as it's "one of the best Blu-ray players around" which almost "gets lost in the mix" apparently.
Crystal Dynamics alive with "prestigious AAA" project, wants art guy
Posted: 16.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Californian developer Crystal Dynamics has been troubled this year with scores of layoffs, with many fearing they weren't long for the videogame's world.
A job listing injects some much needed hope for fans, the Crystal Dynamics studio is looking for a 'Senior Art Director' to get cracking on "one of the most prestigious AAA franchises".
A job listing injects some much needed hope for fans, the Crystal Dynamics studio is looking for a 'Senior Art Director' to get cracking on "one of the most prestigious AAA franchises".
Brutal Legend no longer has Dio, replaced by super actor Tim Curry
Posted: 16.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Heavy metal yodeller Ronnie James Dio has had his management confirm he won't be appearing in Double Fine's Brutal Legend after all, so they nab Tim Curry.
The heavy metal videogame adventure stars Jack Black as our lead, Eddie Riggs. The reason why Dio pulled out is unknown, though could be linked with Ozzy Osbourne's role.
The heavy metal videogame adventure stars Jack Black as our lead, Eddie Riggs. The reason why Dio pulled out is unknown, though could be linked with Ozzy Osbourne's role.
Crytek "discipline" kept Crysis PC only, didn't port "just to exploit"
Posted: 16.06.2009 by Technet2k
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EA Partners man David Demartini has said that Crytek's "tremendous amount of discipline" kept Crysis away from the console platforms, waiting until they're ready.
They refused to tap into the Xbox 360 and PS3 gamer pool just because it was expected, with Crysis 2 the studio is setting "a new bar" to challenge "any game whatsoever" on console.
They refused to tap into the Xbox 360 and PS3 gamer pool just because it was expected, with Crysis 2 the studio is setting "a new bar" to challenge "any game whatsoever" on console.
SI and GamersGate reward Herodotus
Posted: 15.06.2009 by Kres
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We were able to talk GamersGate into giving us one game for our most active member, Herodotus. We would like to thank him for taking part in our community. Big thanks to Herod, and big thanks to GamersGate for their willingness to consistently support our community.
Thought 3D Realms' closure "was a joke" says id, really "saddened"
Posted: 15.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Steve Nix of id Software said he thought all the news of 3D Realm's collapse "was a joke" when he first heard about it, id has a lot to thank those guys for.
A lot of staffers at id were "really surprised and saddened" to hear their long-time friends ran out of financial steam. Ex-3DR devs "could" land spots at id Software, "really talented guys".
A lot of staffers at id were "really surprised and saddened" to hear their long-time friends ran out of financial steam. Ex-3DR devs "could" land spots at id Software, "really talented guys".
Posted: 17.06.2009 by Technet2k
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