| E3 2008: Microsoft announces exclusive deal with Netflix | |
| Posted: 14.07.2008 13:32 by Jamie | |
Microsoft announced during its E3 2008 Press Conference that it has signed an exclusive deal with Netflix that will see its service featured on Xbox Live. Users will be able to watch films with other friends, as long as they are signed up to the service. No extra cost will be required. | |
| E3 2008: Gears of War 2 for 7th November, 5 player co-op mode called "Horde" revealed | |
| Posted: 14.07.2008 13:25 by Jamie | |
During a live demonstration of Gears of War 2 at E3 2008, Microsoft announced that it'll be released on 7th November, 2008. A new mode called “Horde” has also been revealed, which allows gamers to play with five players in a co-op mode against an onslaught of Locusts. Expect more details on Gears of War 2 soon. | |
| E3 2008: Fable II is complete, set for release in October | |
| Posted: 14.07.2008 13:14 by Jamie | |
During a Fable 2 demonstration at E3 2008, game designer Peter Molyneux confirmed that the RPG is now complete, and will be available at retail in October. Monlyneux also confirmed that Fable 2 will feature an online cooperative multiplayer mode over Xbox Live, accessible at any point during the story mode. A specific date is expected to be revealed soon. | |
| Resident Evil 5 will have online co-op, releases on Friday 13th March 2009 | |
| Posted: 14.07.2008 13:02 by Joe Robinson | |
Speaking at Microsoft’s E3 keynote speech, producer Jun Takauchi revealed that, for the first time in the series, Resident Evil 5 will feature an online co-op mode. It will allow players to play through the campaign together and work together to defeat obstacles. | |
| Exclusive Fallout 3 DLC for Xbox 360 and Games for Windows | |
| Posted: 14.07.2008 13:00 by Jamie | |
During a live demonstration of Fallout 3, director Todd Howard announced that “substantial” Fallout 3 download content will be released exclusively to the Xbox 360 and Games for Windows. Specific information wasn't revealed, but hopefully we'll learn more about the exclusive DLC soon. | |
| Capcom's Flock Unveiled (And It's Zombie-Free) | |
| Posted: 14.07.2008 11:03 by AndyA | |
Capcom has revealed details of its secret Flock project and we can confirm that it is not the Dead Rising sequel many fans hoped for. Rather than smashing zombies upside the head with comedy weapons, Flock involves controlling a flying saucer and kidnapping farm animals. The player must find a way to herd the animals onto the mothership in each level, with each animal requiring a different method. | |
| Paradox Interactive E3 2008 Assets | |
| Posted: 14.07.2008 10:49 by Jamie | |
Paradox Interactive has given Strategy Informer its E3 2008 assets, which contains screenshots, trailers and other art for several of its upcoming games. Dark Horizon E3 2008 Screenshots Majesty 2 - The Fantasy Kingdom Sim E3 2008 Screenshots Majesty 2 - The Fantasy Kingdom Sim E3 2008 Trailer | |
| Crytek acquires Black Sea Studios | |
| Posted: 14.07.2008 10:10 by Jamie | |
Crytek today announced that it has acquired Bulgaria-based Black Sea Studios. Under the terms of the acquisition, Black Sea Studios will become Crytek Black Sea, a wholly owned studio. Black Sea Studios development team will remain in Sofia, Bulgaria. Financial terms were not disclosed. | |
| New screens and gameplay details about up-and-coming Wolfenstein title | |
| Posted: 14.07.2008 09:18 by Joe Robinson | |
Following a Game Informer report on the NEOGaf forums, new screenshots and details have emerged for the new Wolfenstein game. The sequel to the well known franchise will be set in WWII, with the Nazis as your principle enemy. You’ll be able to utilise a selection of guns and supernatural powers as weapons. | |
| Konami announces date for Metal Gear Online Expansion | |
| Posted: 14.07.2008 08:40 by Jamie | |
Konami Entertainment announced today that the first expansion pack for Metal Gear Online, entitled Gene Expansion, will be released on July 17th, and will add new maps, characters and a game mode. | |























