| GameTap signs deal with THQ: S.T.A.L.K.E.R, Titan Quest, Company of Heroes and more appearing on the service soon | |
| Posted: 23.07.2008 04:31 by Jamie Davey |  Comments: 0 |
 THQ and GameTap have signed a deal that will see an array of THQ games appearing on the digital download distribution service. The current list of games that are confirmed to be appearing on the service are GSC Gameworld's S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobly, Relic Entertainment's Company of Heroes, Gas Powered Games' Supreme Commander and Iron Lore Entertainment's Titan Quest. Even more titles are expected to be confirmed soon. | |
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| Beta access for BlizzCon attendees, Blizz urges quick registration | |
| Posted: 22.07.2008 07:22 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 For those who attended the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational in '07 or this year and were given a serial number, you've been entered into the beta test for WoW's second expansion.
The news broke when Blizzard posted on the official community forums and said if you do have one of these codes they "urge you to register it immediately and without delay." | |
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| Peter Molyneux mulls his MMO options, "I love the interaction" | |
| Posted: 22.07.2008 05:45 by Technet2k | Comments: 1 |
 Recently Molyneux proclaimed at E3 that Fable 2 was finished so naturally we all want to know what crazy concoctions he's lining up next. Could one such idea be an MMO?
He teasingly let slip that he's "been looking at MMOs," but he wouldn't elaborate any further as those pesky PR goons are keeping him on a tight leash. | |
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| Microsoft to release 25 new missions for Ninja Gaiden II | |
| Posted: 21.07.2008 04:17 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 Microsoft announced today that it will be releasing 25 new missions for Ninja Gaiden II on Xbox 360, which is said to be the "equivalent to a whole new campaign mode". The Mission Mode pack will be released on July 25th, priced at 800 Microsoft Points. | |
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| Blizzard team confirm WoW acheivements "and are just plain fun" | |
| Posted: 18.07.2008 06:28 by Technet2k | Comments: 1 |
 The World of Warcraft developer has posted a new page detailing the new feature which will go live with Wrath of the Lich King's launch.
There'll be a host of categories for achievements and they won't be skimpy with humour either. Blizz also say that new ones will be added with future content updates. | |
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| Mythos team at Flagship Studios bids "a fond farewell" to fans | |
| Posted: 17.07.2008 06:37 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 The troubled Flagship which recently confirmed that scores of staff layoffs were true has posted a 'thank you' note to fans on their Mythos community forums.
Despite this message of farewell to "an incredible community that we've all felt priveleged to be a part of," the team reiterates their "hopes to stick together." | |
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| Heroes and Villains collide in NCsoft's MMO, universes merge | |
| Posted: 17.07.2008 05:52 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 The City of Heroes and the City of Villains are to become one as NCsoft unveil their future plans for the online superheroes. Subscription to one will now net both games.
One more step awaits -- announced later in the year -- which will complete the merging of Heroes and Villains. The team proclaims this as "an evolution of the IP". | |
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| SCEE: Platinum range will be heading to Europe, on 1st August | |
| Posted: 17.07.2008 04:56 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 1 |
 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced today that the recently revealed PS3 platinum range will be made available in Europe from 1st August, and the games will be reduced to £19.99. "If you're a longstanding PS3 owner with gaps in your collection - or perhaps you've just joined the family - the PS3 Platinum range is your chance to pick up some of the very best games at a wallet-friendly price," said David Reeves, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. "With great titles spanning a huge breadth of gaming experiences, this August is a great time to be a PS3 owner." | |
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| Jade Empire to be the next Xbox Originals release | |
| Posted: 17.07.2008 03:37 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 3 |
 The next Xbox Originals game to be released on the Xbox Live Marketplace will be Jade Empire, coming on July 21st, 2008 for 1200 Microsoft points. In the ancient, mysterious world of Jade Empire, train under your master's watchful eye and learn powerful Martial Arts fighting styles and mystical powers. | |
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| Sony showcase DC Universe Online, PS3 loses its MMO cherry | |
| Posted: 16.07.2008 06:29 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 To Sony Online Entertainment's Jim Lee great joy he was able to demo his "dream project," which has been in development for the last three years.
You'll get the option to choose from the path of justice or infamy as gamers bring their own DC legends to power. You get to fight alongside big names and big egos too. | |
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