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Zachary Quinto as Spock in Star Trek Online, will be "teaching fans"
Actor guy Zachary Quinto, who played Spock in the latest Star Trek flick, will be lending his voice to the Star Trek MMO - he'll be tutoring n00bs.
Quinto made the announcement during his onstage stint at the VGAs. His voice will guide new players, and otherwise help explain things.
Quinto made the announcement during his onstage stint at the VGAs. His voice will guide new players, and otherwise help explain things.
Splinter Cell: Conviction lands Collector's Edition, has Sam statue
Posted: 15.12.2009 by Technet2k
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You knew it was coming, Ubi knew it too. The Splinter Cell: Conviction CE will go on sale alongside the standard Xbox 360 and PC copies.
So what's it got? The game, a Sam statue crushing some goggles, an official soundtrack with "more than 17 tracks" and a steelbook case.
So what's it got? The game, a Sam statue crushing some goggles, an official soundtrack with "more than 17 tracks" and a steelbook case.
Ubi details 'Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands', has "epic wow"
Posted: 15.12.2009 by Technet2k
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In May 2010 we get 'Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands' from Ubisoft, and they've decided to start dishing out the game details.
It's a total blockbuster with "epic wow moments" to survive as we try to save our brother's Kingdom from ruin. Expect "huge-scale" combat.
It's a total blockbuster with "epic wow moments" to survive as we try to save our brother's Kingdom from ruin. Expect "huge-scale" combat.
PS3 Slim could have been slimmer, Sony considered radical change
Posted: 15.12.2009 by Technet2k
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The launch of the PS3 Slim was a major success as the slim-line alternative to the bulky big brother. It could have been much lighter.
Sony has revealed they considered ditching HDD for flash drives, or do away with local storage altogether, saving to PlayStation Network.
Sony has revealed they considered ditching HDD for flash drives, or do away with local storage altogether, saving to PlayStation Network.
Disney devs making Tron: Evolution for 2010, Tron: Legacy prequel
Posted: 15.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer Propaganda is handling the new Tron: Evolution from Disney Interactive, which is "one of the keys" to unlocking Tron mythology.
The game takes place before the Tron: Legacy movie, with the collaboration between the two projects "exceptional" said a producer.
The game takes place before the Tron: Legacy movie, with the collaboration between the two projects "exceptional" said a producer.
Square Enix's '0 Day Attack On Earth' will strike XBLA next week
Posted: 15.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher Square Enix are feeling festive and so decided to make sure their latest XBLA title was close to Christmas day, and full of invaders.
'0 Day Attack On Earth' has us protect our merry planet from giant flying robots, super slug monsters and more, all above real world cities.
'0 Day Attack On Earth' has us protect our merry planet from giant flying robots, super slug monsters and more, all above real world cities.
Activision reveal True Crime game at VGAs, set in Triad Shanghai
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher Acti is releasing United Front's True Crime instalment when it's finished, who have taken over from past developer Luxoflux.
It's set in a Shanghai infested with Triad, and stars us as the undercover cop sent to infiltrate and take them all down. Kung-fu a given.
It's set in a Shanghai infested with Triad, and stars us as the undercover cop sent to infiltrate and take them all down. Kung-fu a given.
Transformers: War For Cybertron announced, not tied to the movies
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer High Moon Studios is working the new 'Transformers: War For Cybertron', set on the Transformers' homeworld gripped in conflict.
It will "not be tied" to a movie or cartoon, which leaves the studio "open to try new things" says US mag Game Informer. A trailer has aired.
It will "not be tied" to a movie or cartoon, which leaves the studio "open to try new things" says US mag Game Informer. A trailer has aired.
Voice actor had "by far the most fun" with Star Wars Battlefront 3
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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According to fansite Battlefront3.net, who contacted actor Chris Marazzo, there apparently is a Star Wars Battlefront 3 in the works after all.
Marazzo says the original title was a third game, "but it evolved" into Empire At War's add-on. However Battlefront 3 "is also in development".
Marazzo says the original title was a third game, "but it evolved" into Empire At War's add-on. However Battlefront 3 "is also in development".
Sony America rep puts GT5 in "summer 2010", out March for Japan
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Disaster for Gran Turismo 5 fans looking for some racing action next year, as it may be no sooner than June, or at least for US gamers anyway.
SCEA's Chris Hinojosa-Miranda said GT5 was burning rubber for "summer 2010", but that slip has since been pulled from the Internets.
SCEA's Chris Hinojosa-Miranda said GT5 was burning rubber for "summer 2010", but that slip has since been pulled from the Internets.
LucasArts' The Force Unleashed 2 unveiled, Starkiller returns 2010
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 has been announced via a delicious trailer, and it seems players may get to make dark and light choices.
The star of the first game is back, duel wielding lightsabers and entering a coliseum arena, but not before Yoda and Vader spout warnings.
The star of the first game is back, duel wielding lightsabers and entering a coliseum arena, but not before Yoda and Vader spout warnings.
Sony launch "5 new minis" for play on PS3, to "re-publish" Dec. 17th
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Five more PSP Minis have been added to the PS3 compatible list and are available on the PlayStation Store, but this Thursday is the big push.
On December 17th they'll "fully re-publish" the minis category, and detail which will work for PSP and PS3. Sony hope most will be ready by then.
On December 17th they'll "fully re-publish" the minis category, and detail which will work for PSP and PS3. Sony hope most will be ready by then.
Halo: Reach trailer introduces 'Noble Squad', has multiple Spartans
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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You won't be gunning it solo in Halo: Reach, going all 'lone wolf', according to the latest trailer from developer Bungie. You're in Noble Squad.
At least six Spartans will be kicking Covenant rear on the planet Reach, which a much more serious tone given from the teaser. Beta in spring.
At least six Spartans will be kicking Covenant rear on the planet Reach, which a much more serious tone given from the teaser. Beta in spring.
Braid on EU PlayStation Store this week, indie going for EUR 9.99
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Finally the super indie game title Braid has reached all the well-to-do platforms, and in all the western hemisphere. It's already on US PSN.
Braid released for Xbox 360 last year, scoring huge praise. Hothead Games is leading the adaption for the PS3 - available in Euros Dec. 17th.
Braid released for Xbox 360 last year, scoring huge praise. Hothead Games is leading the adaption for the PS3 - available in Euros Dec. 17th.
ArmA II to get free DLC from Bohemia, patch 1.05 includes campaign
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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This month developer Bohemia Interactive will release patch 1.05 for Arma II, but it adds more than just bug fixes; it has two big goodies.
A mini-campaign called 'Eagle Wing' and a new gameplay mode 'When Diplomacy Fails'. This patch "reaffirms" the studio's commitment.
A mini-campaign called 'Eagle Wing' and a new gameplay mode 'When Diplomacy Fails'. This patch "reaffirms" the studio's commitment.
'Spec Ops: The Line' made official by 2K, set in post-disaster Dubai
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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For gamers next year, 'Spec Ops: The Line' from 2K will give us a sand storm, a rogue US officer and a disaster struck Dubai to deal with.
German studio Yager is developing the game, which looks to use a lot of physics, sand and unsavoury decisions to be made by players.
German studio Yager is developing the game, which looks to use a lot of physics, sand and unsavoury decisions to be made by players.
US Judge sides with Interplay, Bethesda injunction is slapped down
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Bethesda isn't happy with previous Fallout owner Interplay, and tried to get them all tangled up in US law. Interplay though won the case.
What does that mean? Interplay can now keep selling the original Fallout titles and continue work on 'Project V13', the Fallout MMO. Justice!
What does that mean? Interplay can now keep selling the original Fallout titles and continue work on 'Project V13', the Fallout MMO. Justice!
Multiplayer beta to Halo: Reach is early next year, must have ODST
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Microsoft has revealed to the glee of fans that the multiplayer beta, promised to Halo 3 ODST gamers, will be starting up in spring.
So if you want in on some online beta for Halo: Reach, you'd best make sure that ODST disc can still spin in the drive. No firm date yet.
So if you want in on some online beta for Halo: Reach, you'd best make sure that ODST disc can still spin in the drive. No firm date yet.
Rock Band's next is Green Day, sports their "most-defining albums"
Posted: 14.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Another special Rock Band is on its way to the masses, and this time it's those US punk guys from Green Day. It's out 2010 for 360, PS3 and Wii.
They're excited to be in a game "spanning our entire career," said Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong. Fans can "feel what it's like" apparently.
They're excited to be in a game "spanning our entire career," said Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong. Fans can "feel what it's like" apparently.
RedLynx give 'Trials HD BIG Pack' details, 35 new tracks included
Posted: 11.12.2009 by Technet2k
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Trials HD is the delightful physics-based motorcycling creation from developer RedLynx, and now they've spilled beans on the BIG Pack DLC.
It's due out December 23rd on Xbox Live, for 400 MSP. It adds in total 12 medium, 9 hard and 2 extreme tiered challenges for fans.
It's due out December 23rd on Xbox Live, for 400 MSP. It adds in total 12 medium, 9 hard and 2 extreme tiered challenges for fans.
Posted: 15.12.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 4