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Third-person mode is in Modern Warfare 2, only in private matches
Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling has confirmed that Modern Warfare 2 does feature an optional third-person view, but this isn't something "you can toggle on and off" willingly.
In fact the third-person mode can only be activated for private online matches, and it can't be switched mid-match. If turned on then everyone will be limited to the viewpoint.
In fact the third-person mode can only be activated for private online matches, and it can't be switched mid-match. If turned on then everyone will be limited to the viewpoint.
Kalypso Media acquires Airline Tycoon II from Spellbound Entertainment
Posted: 27.10.2009 by JamieSI
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Kalypso Media announced today the acquisition of the worldwide name and publishing rights for Airline Tycoon II from Spellbound Entertainment. Kalypso is planning to release the sequel in the first quarter of 2011, with development being managed by its in-house studio, Realmforge.
"Following the success of Tropico 3 and the development of future titles including MudTV and Patrician, we are thrilled to be bringing another hugely popular and respected brand to market. Airline Tycoon II will further strengthen our line up for the first quarter of 2011," says Simon Hellwig, Global Managing Director Kalypso Media Group.
"Following the success of Tropico 3 and the development of future titles including MudTV and Patrician, we are thrilled to be bringing another hugely popular and respected brand to market. Airline Tycoon II will further strengthen our line up for the first quarter of 2011," says Simon Hellwig, Global Managing Director Kalypso Media Group.
Ubisoft trademarks Galaxy Racers
Posted: 27.10.2009 by JamieSI
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Ubisoft has filed a trademark registration for a game called Galaxy Racers, although this is the only information we have at the moment. No platforms, nothing.
If we had to take a guess we would say that this is probably in development for the Wii, based on the title of the game. We've contacted Ubisoft to see if we can get a comment, hopefully they can tell us a bit more about this.
If we had to take a guess we would say that this is probably in development for the Wii, based on the title of the game. We've contacted Ubisoft to see if we can get a comment, hopefully they can tell us a bit more about this.
BioWare's Dragon Age: Origins goes gold, PS3 "alongside" others
Posted: 26.10.2009 by Technet2k
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The impending early November arrival of Dragon Age: Origins will be simultaneous across Xbox 360,PS3 and PC announces BioWare. The PS3 version won't be held back after all.
That news may be true for North America but the RPG developer is yet to extend the joy to UK shores, saying they'll have something "on that shortly." It's out November 6th in Europe.
That news may be true for North America but the RPG developer is yet to extend the joy to UK shores, saying they'll have something "on that shortly." It's out November 6th in Europe.
Rumour-mill: Elder Scrolls V set 200 years after Oblivion, hints book
Posted: 26.10.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer Bethesda is keeping any activity on a new Elder Scrolls game very close to their chest, but a newly synopsised novel from Greg Keyes has given fans a whooping hint.
The Elder Scrolls: Infernal City, Keyes' book, "partly bridges the gap" between Oblivion and the "next game". The events in the novel itself are set 45 years after The Elder Scrolls IV.
The Elder Scrolls: Infernal City, Keyes' book, "partly bridges the gap" between Oblivion and the "next game". The events in the novel itself are set 45 years after The Elder Scrolls IV.
Leaked clip of Modern Warfare 2 surfaces, has multiplayer spoiler?
Posted: 26.10.2009 by Technet2k
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Where would mankind be without blabber mouths? Actually, we'll leave that for philosophical debate. A clip of Modern Warfare 2 has been leaked, showing a new mode?
The gameplay clip shows a third-person view, but the image quality from the cam is rather poor. A 'cage match' multiplayer type is alleged by the clip from an accompanying screenshot.
The gameplay clip shows a third-person view, but the image quality from the cam is rather poor. A 'cage match' multiplayer type is alleged by the clip from an accompanying screenshot.
Konami's PES 2010 usurps UK all-formats throne from EA's FIFA 10
Posted: 26.10.2009 by Technet2k
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EA Sports have confessed how super proud they are of FIFA 10, and until now it had secured itself 'King' in the UK all-formats chart. Konami's PES 2010 has pulled a coup.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 has entered in at number one, and with the additional arrival of Xbox 360 exclusive Forza Motorsport 3 taking second place, FIFA 10 is relegated to third.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 has entered in at number one, and with the additional arrival of Xbox 360 exclusive Forza Motorsport 3 taking second place, FIFA 10 is relegated to third.
Cryptic hold free Champions Online weekend, starts October 30th
Posted: 26.10.2009 by Technet2k
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To celebrate Halloween and the launch of the Blood Moon update to MMO Champions Online, developer Cryptic are holding a free-to-play weekend to entice newcomers.
From this Friday till Monday, Oct. 30th to Nov. 2nd, users can sign up and not pay a penny. Blood Moon's new content is available from tomorrow for subscribers, like werewolf attacks!
From this Friday till Monday, Oct. 30th to Nov. 2nd, users can sign up and not pay a penny. Blood Moon's new content is available from tomorrow for subscribers, like werewolf attacks!
Valve's Left 4 Dead 2 demo tomorrow, but only for pre-order gamers
Posted: 26.10.2009 by Technet2k
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For those who've slapped down a pre-order with Steam for Left 4 Dead 2, or with a participating retailer, then you'll be getting a taste of the infected sequel by tomorrow.
Everyone else will have to wait until November 3rd when it releases on Xbox 360 and PC, except for Silver Xbox Live users, who must wait until November 10th. Pre-loading has begun.
Everyone else will have to wait until November 3rd when it releases on Xbox 360 and PC, except for Silver Xbox Live users, who must wait until November 10th. Pre-loading has begun.
It's getting "a lot harder" to break through with digital title releases
Posted: 26.10.2009 by Technet2k
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Indie developer Hello Games is a four-man operation, and Sean Murray of the team has said that "it is a shame" the door to digital downloads is "getting a lot harder to open".
These words are being echoed by many now, with Murray noting it's "a closed market." There are only so many slots, and they're maintained, to "hopefully increase quality" for users.
These words are being echoed by many now, with Murray noting it's "a closed market." There are only so many slots, and they're maintained, to "hopefully increase quality" for users.
Modern Warfare 2 infuses Steamworks, gives "closer connection"
Posted: 26.10.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher Activision has revealed that PC Modern Warfare 2 will be Steamworks powered, which is the "hands down leader" for community focused offerings and experiences.
This allows Infinity to support fans "much more than ever before" says Rob Bowling. Modern Warfare 2 is the most "feature-rich" PC title from developer Infinity. Includes Steam Cloud.
This allows Infinity to support fans "much more than ever before" says Rob Bowling. Modern Warfare 2 is the most "feature-rich" PC title from developer Infinity. Includes Steam Cloud.
CD Projekt deal made official, The Witcher dev now own Polish firm
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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The intended deal between CD Projekt and Optimus S.A. has been made official, which means the developer owns the public company, getting the studio on the stock market.
CD Projekt will now "go public and have access" to stock instruments they announce. The deal is reportedly worth $22 million with CDP now controlling 50 percent of Optimus S.A.
CD Projekt will now "go public and have access" to stock instruments they announce. The deal is reportedly worth $22 million with CDP now controlling 50 percent of Optimus S.A.
Left 4 Dead 2's uncut OFLC appeal 'epic fails', "could not be" rated
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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Valve and EA are left with disappointment as the review panel, looking into the OFLC refusal to classify Left 4 Dead 2, has returned with a unanimous vote to keep it restricted from sale.
Developer Valve foresaw this turn of events and has already provided an edited version, which has been accepted by the OFLC and certified MA15+. Uncut, it couldn't "be accommodated".
Developer Valve foresaw this turn of events and has already provided an edited version, which has been accepted by the OFLC and certified MA15+. Uncut, it couldn't "be accommodated".
Keighley: VGA 09 announcing "a lot of games", some are totally new
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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Last year's VGA event busted open Dante's Inferno, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Fight Night Round 4 to gamers worldwide, and debuted a whole new God of War III trailer.
This year will be no different teases GTTV's Geoff Keighley, who reveals VGA 09 has "got some amazing stuff" to show. We'll also be getting news on games we "haven't seen yet".
This year will be no different teases GTTV's Geoff Keighley, who reveals VGA 09 has "got some amazing stuff" to show. We'll also be getting news on games we "haven't seen yet".
BioWare reveal PS3 Dragon Age: Origins for November 17th in US
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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The spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate is almost upon us, and developer BioWare has finally put PS3 gamer minds at ease by confirming a solid release date for their copies.
It will be arriving on Xbox 360 and PC early November. Bioware's Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuck will be having a livechat with the EU PlayStation.Blog later today, revealing something.
It will be arriving on Xbox 360 and PC early November. Bioware's Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuck will be having a livechat with the EU PlayStation.Blog later today, revealing something.
Open beta swings open for League of Legends, DoTA-style hybrid
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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From the creators of Warcraft III mod Defence of The Ancients, League of Legends is a free-to-play RTS/RPG hybrid strategy game that's just fired up its open beta phase to fans.
It's billed as a highly competitive multiplayer romp, which is no surprise given the enormous success of the DoTA mod for Blizzard's classic Warcraft III. Open beta runs for a week only.
It's billed as a highly competitive multiplayer romp, which is no surprise given the enormous success of the DoTA mod for Blizzard's classic Warcraft III. Open beta runs for a week only.
First details of LEGO Universe known, players must rebuild worlds
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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The LEGO Universe MMO has been in the works for three and a half years now, with a release on PC expected for next year. The game's story centers on rebuilding.
It plays in similar style to Traveller's Tales LEGO platform games, and doesn't adopt traditional RPG levelling. Players can either follow the story or build, brick by brick, their own creations.
It plays in similar style to Traveller's Tales LEGO platform games, and doesn't adopt traditional RPG levelling. Players can either follow the story or build, brick by brick, their own creations.
Slip hints at something new from Epic, "It's Unreal" logo appears
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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Over on the Epic Games discussion forums, what appears to have been an accidental slip revealed something new coming from the developer studio. It was a small logo, now gone.
It was titled "It's Unreal. And it's almost here," and for now speculation points to either a new Unreal Tournament game or a new iteration of the Unreal Engine. We'll find out sometime...
It was titled "It's Unreal. And it's almost here," and for now speculation points to either a new Unreal Tournament game or a new iteration of the Unreal Engine. We'll find out sometime...
Brother in Arms fans can "probably expect" Gearbox team to return
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer Gearbox is fresh from celebrating the launch of Borderlands, where in the US the game is in short supply, but they're not shirking their past glory like Brothers in Arms.
Brian Martel, Gearbox VP, has said we can "probably expect at some point" they will return to the WWII franchise. Another instalment will "be in the future for sure." Until then, Borderlands.
Brian Martel, Gearbox VP, has said we can "probably expect at some point" they will return to the WWII franchise. Another instalment will "be in the future for sure." Until then, Borderlands.
Modern Warfare 2 PC demands out, wants 16GB of your hard drive
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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The PC specifications to run Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in a comfortable fashion are out, and they're moderate in expectation, unless you've jam packed that HDD.
Providing you're living this side of the millennium, meaning you have XP or Vista, and have a graphics card that at least looks like it's flexing some biceps occasionally , then you're okay.
Providing you're living this side of the millennium, meaning you have XP or Vista, and have a graphics card that at least looks like it's flexing some biceps occasionally , then you're okay.
Posted: 27.10.2009 by Technet2k
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