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Eidos "focus resources" in San Fran, Tomb Raider team down 25
Crystal Dynamics have had 25 staffers let go in San Francisco, which is all in step with Eidos' "continued drive" to squeeze out better efficiency.
In a case of 'does my studio make me look fat?' - Eidos told Lady Croft yes it does, lose 25. The US-based team had already knocked its roster down in January, after Underworld undersold.
In a case of 'does my studio make me look fat?' - Eidos told Lady Croft yes it does, lose 25. The US-based team had already knocked its roster down in January, after Underworld undersold.
Xbox Live Arcade gets SEGA classics dose, six titles for retro fans
Posted: 11.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Xbox 360 gamers can start calling in sick, Microsoft and SEGA have unleashed yet more golden goodness from bygone days over XBLA for our delight.
Each of the six titles comes in at 400 Microsoft Points, but what does cost matter when you're a SEGA fan? Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Gunstar Heroes, Shinobi, Phantasy Star II...
Each of the six titles comes in at 400 Microsoft Points, but what does cost matter when you're a SEGA fan? Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Gunstar Heroes, Shinobi, Phantasy Star II...
Yerli: Console Crysis 2 the product of "technological breakthrough"
Posted: 11.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Crytek didn't just start flinging assets about when it came to developing Crysis 2 for consoles, in fact it took them "2 to 3 years of technical research".
CryEngine 3 is the crowning achievement to get Crytek games on consoles, and the dev teams are now looking to make it "the best game that can exist" on each platform. Neat.
CryEngine 3 is the crowning achievement to get Crytek games on consoles, and the dev teams are now looking to make it "the best game that can exist" on each platform. Neat.
EA reveal DICE's Battlefield 3, Criterion's Need for Speed project
Posted: 11.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Shock, disbelief - these two words seldom travel through our minds when it comes to publisher EA and sequel plans. Exec John Pleasants has outed two.
DICE are working on Battlefield 3, which the COO "had the luxury" of gorping at, along with confirmation that Criterion's Burnout team is to give Need for Speed time in their garage.
DICE are working on Battlefield 3, which the COO "had the luxury" of gorping at, along with confirmation that Criterion's Burnout team is to give Need for Speed time in their garage.
Ghostbusters not shackled by region lock, Atari show global love
Posted: 11.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Atari is publishing the Ghostbusters game in North America, while Sony has secured PAL region rights which meant European Xbox 360 gamers felt betrayed.
Not anymore, if you're willing to put up with silly customs and exercise red tape of course. Ghostbusters sold in the US for Xbox 360 is region free, you can import the thing!
Not anymore, if you're willing to put up with silly customs and exercise red tape of course. Ghostbusters sold in the US for Xbox 360 is region free, you can import the thing!
Max Payne is balder these days, as addicted to painkillers as ever
Posted: 10.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Rockstar Games' upcoming Max Payne 3 is set in Sao Palo, Brazil according to the July issue of Game Informer magazine. His pain pill popping is to affect gameplay.
The game is on par with Uncharted 2's fidelity, complete with "vibrant colors and fully destructible environments," owed to Rockstar's RAGE engine, and animation systems.
The game is on par with Uncharted 2's fidelity, complete with "vibrant colors and fully destructible environments," owed to Rockstar's RAGE engine, and animation systems.
Games market could split between motion and traditional says EA
Posted: 10.06.2009 by Technet2k
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EA CEO John Riccitiello believes this impending new age of motion control could end up claiming "half the market," while controllers cling to the other.
He argues that only some games would make a good fit to the tech, a game like FIFA wouldn't do so well on Natal - it would be "frigging tiring" with all that jumping about.
He argues that only some games would make a good fit to the tech, a game like FIFA wouldn't do so well on Natal - it would be "frigging tiring" with all that jumping about.
Six Days in Fallujah game not dead, Atomic is looking for publisher
Posted: 10.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Peter Tamte of developer Atomic Games has said they're stilling holding on to the project, which he claims has "a lot of people" interested in it.
Konami was to publish the videogame set on the US-led operations in Fallujah but media controversy pulled their support. If it fails to sign then "very significant" studio changes await.
Konami was to publish the videogame set on the US-led operations in Fallujah but media controversy pulled their support. If it fails to sign then "very significant" studio changes await.
Ubi: Splinter Cell Conviction has multiplayer, "can't talk about it" yet
Posted: 10.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Ubisoft Producer Alexandre Parizeau has confirmed the latest Splinter Cell does have multiplayer supported, but they can't dish on it until "during the summer."
DLC is "always part of our strategies" and so fans can expect some things for Sam Fisher. Once the dev team are done they can "move on" to expanding the content. It's out this Fall.
DLC is "always part of our strategies" and so fans can expect some things for Sam Fisher. Once the dev team are done they can "move on" to expanding the content. It's out this Fall.
Kim: Microsoft will "revolutionise home entertainment" with Natal
Posted: 10.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Shane Kim, Microsoft's VP, said if they'd just brought out their own Wiimote then we could have "fairly criticised" them and called it "derivative".
With Natal they want to "reinvent the industry" and won't launch until they have the "entire program ready to go". It's a "real opportunity" to reach out to those without home consoles.
With Natal they want to "reinvent the industry" and won't launch until they have the "entire program ready to go". It's a "real opportunity" to reach out to those without home consoles.
Hobbit game "too ambitious" to tackle alongside film says del Toro
Posted: 10.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Director man Guillermo del Toro is working with Peter Jackson on The Hobbit, but this movie won't be accompanied by some videogame when it releases.
The team have "such tight release dates" that developing a game would stretch them too thin, though it certainly doesn't rule out something further down the line. Common sense prevails.
The team have "such tight release dates" that developing a game would stretch them too thin, though it certainly doesn't rule out something further down the line. Common sense prevails.
Zeno Clash wants home on XBLA, ACE devs decree "extra content"
Posted: 10.06.2009 by Technet2k
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The Valve Source-powered Zeno Clash from ACE Team would love to brawl its way onto Xbox Live Arcade, with the devs shopping for a publisher.
If it did go console then they'd add "a little bit of extra content," but that's getting ahead of themselves. Xbox 360 was chosen over PS3 because of Source's optimisation on the platform.
If it did go console then they'd add "a little bit of extra content," but that's getting ahead of themselves. Xbox 360 was chosen over PS3 because of Source's optimisation on the platform.
Xbox Live down for 24 hours on Tuesday, July 16th
Posted: 10.06.2009 by JamieSI
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Major Nelson informs us that Xbox Live will be offline for maintenance on Tuesday, July 16th from 7:01AM UTC (12:01 AM PST) for up to 24 hours. Xbox Live and the ‘My Xbox’ section of Xbox.com will be unavailable, and the Xbox forums will be read only.
The remainder of Xbox.com will be available with limited interruptions.
The remainder of Xbox.com will be available with limited interruptions.
XBLA's "technical constraint" is 2GB, artificial limit liberal to quality
Posted: 10.06.2009 by Technet2k
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While Microsoft may have lifted the barrier for file size on Xbox Live, one limit can't be broken because of the "technical constraint" involved says Scott Austin.
DLC has slowly been upgraded from 50MB, before being boosted to 150MB and then moving on to 350MB. Microsoft will make exceptions if "there's a quality reason" to do so.
DLC has slowly been upgraded from 50MB, before being boosted to 150MB and then moving on to 350MB. Microsoft will make exceptions if "there's a quality reason" to do so.
Heroes' Masi Oka dreams up game, rights land with DreamWorks
Posted: 09.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Masi Oka plays the time and space bending Hiro Nakamura in the super hit TV show Heroes, well now Oka-san has had a game idea.
So awesome in premise is this game that DreamWorks have gotten the rights to produce a film and videogame simultaneously. What if you had to "live up to the person you created"?
So awesome in premise is this game that DreamWorks have gotten the rights to produce a film and videogame simultaneously. What if you had to "live up to the person you created"?
Turn 10 "surprised" by E3 visit, Gran Turismo 5 devs tryout Forza 3
Posted: 09.06.2009 by Technet2k
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Che Chou of Microsoft's Turn 10 studio declared himself "personally surprised" when developers from Polyphony Digital bee lined for their Forza Motorsport 3 demo.
The GT5 devs were "taking careful notes, examining our UI system, shooting photos" and grilling them. Usually PD don't "acknowledge" other racers, that's why GT is "stagnant".
The GT5 devs were "taking careful notes, examining our UI system, shooting photos" and grilling them. Usually PD don't "acknowledge" other racers, that's why GT is "stagnant".
Telltale would love the Doctor Who license, hopes BBC is listening
Posted: 09.06.2009 by Technet2k
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The Sam & Max developer hopes that Doctor Who could land in their offices one day, after nabbing the Monkey Island license they're giddy with glee.
Telltale CEO Dan Connor hopes that if their Wallace & Gromit efforts pay off in the UK then the BBC might entertain the notion, which "would be really good" for team Telltale he says.
Telltale CEO Dan Connor hopes that if their Wallace & Gromit efforts pay off in the UK then the BBC might entertain the notion, which "would be really good" for team Telltale he says.
BioWare reiterate return to "Baldur's Gate roots" with Dragon Age
Posted: 09.06.2009 by Technet2k
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David Gaider, lead writer at BioWare, has described Dragon Age: Origins as a more old skool RPG experience akin to their "Baldur's Gate roots."
Mass Effect was "more cinematic" whereas Dragon Age is definitely "a little more traditional." Developer BioWare has been touting this as a spiritual successor to the cult classic.
Mass Effect was "more cinematic" whereas Dragon Age is definitely "a little more traditional." Developer BioWare has been touting this as a spiritual successor to the cult classic.
FIFA producer "upset" by EA 'bad-mouthing', things have changed
Posted: 09.06.2009 by Technet2k
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FIFA producer David Rutter of EA Sports has said he's "extremely proud and privileged" to be doing what he loves and EA aren't bad guys anymore.
Conceding he "used to be" one of EA's critics, Rutter praises "the work Peter Moore" and others who've helped turn it around. They spend huge cash on gameplay and not gimmicks.
Conceding he "used to be" one of EA's critics, Rutter praises "the work Peter Moore" and others who've helped turn it around. They spend huge cash on gameplay and not gimmicks.
Microsoft puts 360 'coffin' policy six feet under, pack your own now
Posted: 09.06.2009 by Technet2k
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In a bid to "expedite the repair process" of Xbox 360's suffering from RROD, Microsoft has decided to ditch the 'coffin' box they send out to customers.
This allows us to send our bricked consoles to them faster; all we need do is slap a pre-paid e-label on our own box and send it off straight away. Where does one get a 360 box?
This allows us to send our bricked consoles to them faster; all we need do is slap a pre-paid e-label on our own box and send it off straight away. Where does one get a 360 box?
Posted: 11.06.2009 by Technet2k
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