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Microsoft Gamers Day - Fable 2 screens and details escape the man

Posted: 13.05.2008 by JamieSI

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In another chilling blow to authority, which we know to be good for us, Fable 2 shots and details have escaped their captors and defected to Internet freedom fighters.

According to a NeoGAF the new Fable is 20-30 times larger; the mini-map is sleeping with the fishes and only 8 different spells made the cut.

Age of Conan beta sign-ups reach 1 million

Posted: 13.05.2008 by Kres

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Funcom and Eidos announced today that the Age of Conan beta test has reached the 1 million sign-up stage, confirming that the game is one of the most anticipated MMO's to date.

“Funcom has not been able to find any higher beta numbers for MMOs in the western world,” said Morten Larssen, VP of Funcom Sales and Marketing. “We believe it represents the largest ever beta sign-up figure in the history of the genre.”

Fable 2 "(quite) big-ish" update coming next week says Lionhead

Posted: 08.05.2008 by JamieSI

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According to Lionhead community head honcho Sam, a refreshing update on their diabolical creation is due sometime next week.

A near toothless Sam proclaims, "I suggest you make sure you've got access to the internet, next week!"

Bethesda's Emil Pagliarulo responds to 'dumbing down' criticisms

Posted: 07.05.2008 by JamieSI

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With the company’s recent releases on console, Bethesda has come under criticism for losing depth in their RPGs.

Pagliarulo defends the game as the more hardcode of PC RPG gamers and long time fans of the Fallout franchise voice their concerns.

Eidos confirms Age of Conan pricing plans

Posted: 01.05.2008 by Kres

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Age of Conan is nearing its release date, so Eidos has confirmed the pricing structure for the Action MMO. As you'd expect, those of us that decide to purchase longer subscription will in the end save more money.

If you'd like to take Age of Conan for a month's spin, then you'll be made to pay £10.34/$14.99, whilst three months will cost you around £28.95/$41.97. But, if your really enjoying Age of Conan then you might want to go for the six month option which will cost around £39.27/$77.94.

New Screenshots for Wednesday

Posted: 30.04.2008 by Kres

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We've been publishing a lot of screenshots recently, and instead of giving them an individual post each, we've decided to just post them all in one place. Everyday you'll be able to find a list of the latest screenshots that have become available for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 games.

See a list of the latest screenshots inside.

New Rise of the Argonauts Screenshots

Posted: 29.04.2008 by Kres

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We've published 11 new screenshots for Rise of the Argonauts, which is in development by Codemasters and is currently set for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Rise of the Argonauts will be released in Q4 2008.

First details of Gothic 4: Arcania appear, set 10 years after the last

Posted: 28.04.2008 by JamieSI

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A German magazine has the beans but not being in English they could hardly spill, that was at least until the Internet ravaged the publication.

The adventures will take place this time on southern islands, each with their own climates and whatnot for the famed Wanderer to stroll through.

Microsoft confirms release date for Ninja Gaiden 2

Posted: 24.04.2008 by Kres

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Microsoft today announced the release date for Ninja Gaiden II, in development by Team Ninja and exclusive to the Xbox 360. It'll be available across Europe from 6th June for an estimated retail price of £44.99.

Reality Pump admit too many ideas hurt Two Worlds, their first RPG

Posted: 23.04.2008 by JamieSI

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When first announced it looked the part to not only rival but seriously challenge the defending champion at the time; Bethesda's Oblivion. Critics disagreed.

The developer admits that trying to incorporate so many ideas they had was a pit fall mistake and parts became "underdeveloped."

Fallout 3 demo is impossible, says Pete Hines

Posted: 22.04.2008 by Kres

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Bethesda's Pete Hines revealed to Eurogamer that there will not be a demo released for Fallout 3, because it doesn't want to slice out a portion of the world, declaring that there is no way of having the world split.

Funcom unveil Age of Conan MMO beta date, FilePlanet users only

Posted: 21.04.2008 by JamieSI

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The open beta will begin on May 1st at 3 pm (GMT) but only those who’ve signup up with FilePlanet will get the chance to taste the highly anticipated MMO.

The whole game won't be available to beta testers, there's a cap at level 13 and a majority of locales are off limits. It's purely "final stress testing" says Gaute Godager.

Already there's talk of Fallout 3 DLC, high chances muses Bethesda

Posted: 18.04.2008 by JamieSI

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Bethesda's previous big RPG outing was Oblivion which saw its own DLC, so many have speculated that the highly anticipated return of post-apoco Fallout would surely get a look-in.

While not a solemn pledge, Bethesda's Pete Hines says "certainly it's a given that we'll look into it."

Xbox 360 sees double sales in Europe

Posted: 17.04.2008 by Kres

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Microsoft announced today that European sales for the Xbox 360 have more than doubled due to the recent adjustment of the retail price, “significantly broadening the console's audience” it says.

Bethesda unveil 'Fallout 3' Collector's Edition, lunchbox included

Posted: 14.04.2008 by JamieSI

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Life just wouldn't be truly complete for any RPG fan without a Vault-Tec metal lunchbox, ready to shield your lunch from the harmful radiation of today’s society.

There's a Vault Boy bobblehead, a nearly 100-paged concept art book with commentary and a behind-the-scenes "Making of Fallout 3" DVD.

New Fallout 3 Screenshots

Posted: 11.04.2008 by Kres

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We've published 3 new screenshots for Fallout 3, which is in development by Bethesda Softworks and is currently set for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Fallout 3 will be released in November 2008.

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures preview

Posted: 08.04.2008

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Andi was able to take a look at an early build of the upcoming MMORPG Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures from Funcom. So what does this title offer to set it apart from the giant of the genre, World of Warcraft? The preview may answer that question.

Read the Age of Conan preview.

Fallout 3 will have 12 different endings? Nope, new count says 200

Posted: 25.03.2008 by JamieSI

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Some RPGs really like to pride themselves at letting the player shape the world or at the very least the kingdom around them. Fallout 3 is no exception with a possible 200 different endings, Bethesda is keen to admit though that some variations will be minimal.

Still it’s a technical 200 endings; other features have apparently exploded in scope too.

3 XBLA games to give would-be Fable adventurers a taste for gold

Posted: 19.03.2008 by JamieSI

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Peter Molyneux has said that Carbonated Games will be making three XBLA titles that will compliment Fable 2. These arcade games are too give players the chance to gamble for gold which can then be put into the upcoming RPG.

If you looking for some extra gold to line those Fable pockets then you'd best keep a keen eye on XBLA.

Lionhead's 'Fable 2' will be out in the “late autumn at the earliest”

Posted: 18.03.2008 by JamieSI

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While it's always a good thing to hear the studios narrow down a release on their creations, it's tearful when an 'evil' retailer perks everyone’s hopes up with a wildly inaccurate one.

Peter Molyneux, games legend extraordinaire, over the course of the GDC gave hints that autumn would be the earliest time Fable 2 would reach the globe, not the end of May.