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Fable III casts Sir Ben Kingsley, "wonderful wizard" who's also King
Lionhead Studios' Fable III has another great thespian added to its voice over ranks as actor Sir Ben Kingsley is crowned King of Mist Peak.
Not only is he King but a wizard as well - almost like the man really. Videogame roles "very energising and good" for actors, thanks to diversity.
Not only is he King but a wizard as well - almost like the man really. Videogame roles "very energising and good" for actors, thanks to diversity.
Microsoft reveal 'Darkspawn Chronicles' for Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 05.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Surprise! You didn't think BioWare and EA were done with DLC for Dragon Age: Origins just yet did you? Darkspawn Chronicles out this May 18th.
Very little is known about this latest bundle of extra goodness, except that it "extends the life" of the original Dragon Age, not the expansion pack.
Very little is known about this latest bundle of extra goodness, except that it "extends the life" of the original Dragon Age, not the expansion pack.
Sega details Alpha Protocol's Uniloc PC DRM, one-time activation
Posted: 04.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Sega has allayed fears for PC gamers looking forward to Obsidian's action-RPG Alpha Protocol. Its DRM is no orbital big brother.
The 'Uniloc: SoftAnchor' DRM is activated once online with limited installs for different PCs, and it gives users "full control over their license".
The 'Uniloc: SoftAnchor' DRM is activated once online with limited installs for different PCs, and it gives users "full control over their license".
BioWare's Equalizer Pack DLC for Mass Effect 2 goes live today
Posted: 04.05.2010 by Technet2k
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The latest downloadable content for action-RPG Mass Effect 2 is out today, adding some new fancy armour pieces for Commander Shepard.
It's not free, costing us fans 160 MSP or 160 BioWare Points ($2). This offers the special pre-order bonus armour for everyone to suit up with.
It's not free, costing us fans 160 MSP or 160 BioWare Points ($2). This offers the special pre-order bonus armour for everyone to suit up with.
Obsidian's cancelled Aliens RPG was practically "a finished game"
Posted: 29.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Feargus Urquhart, CEO of Obsidian Entertainment, has said that their Aliens RPG game for publisher Sega was on the cusp of being finished.
That's "how close" the team was to wrapping things up before Sega pulled the plug, it "looked and felt" ready for retail. It had robot sentries!
That's "how close" the team was to wrapping things up before Sega pulled the plug, it "looked and felt" ready for retail. It had robot sentries!
Blizzard banhammer "over 320,000" Warcraft III and Diablo II users
Posted: 21.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Blizzard has come out swinging the mighty banhammer once again, this time targeting big time Warcraft III and Diablo II offenders.
The team note these decisions to ban "are final." First timers get their CD keys "suspended for 30 days". They want snitches for their "hacks team".
The team note these decisions to ban "are final." First timers get their CD keys "suspended for 30 days". They want snitches for their "hacks team".
Ankama details upcoming cartoonish Slage, online-only dungeons
Posted: 20.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Ankama Games, developer of MMO Dofus, have unveiled a Diablo-inspired dungeon crawler that takes a cartoony visual spin in 3D.
It's online-only for the dungeon randomiser, complete with over-the-top gore and 12 character classes. It supports teams of fours.
It's online-only for the dungeon randomiser, complete with over-the-top gore and 12 character classes. It supports teams of fours.
Namco date Demon's Souls in Europe June 25th, "limited edition"
Posted: 16.04.2010 by Technet2k
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For those who've been clamouring for some Demon's Souls in Europe, fear ye not because Namco Bandai has officially dated its release.
June 25th will see the Black Phantom Edition hit retailers but there'll be limited stock. The RPG is only sold in Japan and North America.
June 25th will see the Black Phantom Edition hit retailers but there'll be limited stock. The RPG is only sold in Japan and North America.
BioWare's DLC codes have "no expiry date" despite leaflet claims
Posted: 12.04.2010 by Technet2k
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EA and BioWare have said that codes for Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2 DLC do not expire, contrary to the small print of leaflets.
April 30th was a date included in Dragon Age boxes, saying the DLC can't be redeemed from that point on. It's all a load of misinformation.
April 30th was a date included in Dragon Age boxes, saying the DLC can't be redeemed from that point on. It's all a load of misinformation.
Molyneux: Fable III has "greatest cast" for a game there ever was
Posted: 08.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Lionhead Studios boss Peter Molyneux boasts Fable III's casting couch prowess, saying it's not just the big names but how they're intergrated.
The performances are "very much dependent" on how we play the game. It's not "traditional dialogue" says Molyneux. John Cleese is our butler.
The performances are "very much dependent" on how we play the game. It's not "traditional dialogue" says Molyneux. John Cleese is our butler.
Legend Ron Gilbert has "left Hothead", developer of DeathSpank
Posted: 07.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Monkey Island man Ron Gilbert, the living legend himself, has now left Hothead Games after two years what with DeathSpank winding down.
This action-RPG with traces of adventure, will be retailing sometime this year with trademark Gilbert laughs. It's "neck-in-neck" for a Nobel.
This action-RPG with traces of adventure, will be retailing sometime this year with trademark Gilbert laughs. It's "neck-in-neck" for a Nobel.
Fable 2 and Fallout 3 are now with GOD, 7GB and 5GB downloads
Posted: 06.04.2010 by Technet2k
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RPGs Fable II from Lionhead Studios and Fallout 3 from Bethesda have now joined Xbox Live's Games on Demand service, shunning the disc.
Fable II is the larger of the two, coming in at 7GB. Both of the gems are up for GBP 20. Don't forget you can install to those USB sticks now!
Fable II is the larger of the two, coming in at 7GB. Both of the gems are up for GBP 20. Don't forget you can install to those USB sticks now!
BioWare: Mass Effect 2 is "PG-13 action movie", no same sex romp
Posted: 06.04.2010 by Technet2k
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You want what?! Shepard's starship don't mass accelerate that way, buddy. BioWare says Mass Effect is like a PG-13 movie, so no 'funny stuff'.
The love interests are "part of the story" but the dev team still view it like any other "PG-13 action movie," and that's why they're "relatively light."
The love interests are "part of the story" but the dev team still view it like any other "PG-13 action movie," and that's why they're "relatively light."
Parts of Final Fantasy XIII could have been better, admits Square
Posted: 26.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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Square Enix CEO and president, Yoichi Wada, has admitted that the elements of Final Fantasy XIII that got mixed reviews could have been better.
"I believe this is a well done game, however there are points we could improve on," he told Siliconera during the game's US launch...
"I believe this is a well done game, however there are points we could improve on," he told Siliconera during the game's US launch...
Ubisoft compensates PC gamers
Posted: 26.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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In response to the repeated attacks on Ubisoft's authentication servers, the gaming company has said it will compensate gamers who have been having difficulty playing Assassins' Creed II on PC.
A spokesperson said on the official forums...
A spokesperson said on the official forums...
CD Projekt RED update The Witcher 2 site, developer diary posted
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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For eager Witcher fans out there - good news. Developer CD Projekt RED has spruced up The Witcher 2 main site with some juicy clips.
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, Adam Badowski and Tomasz Gop give a chat in a developer diary. The sequel is out Q1 2011 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, Adam Badowski and Tomasz Gop give a chat in a developer diary. The sequel is out Q1 2011 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Nomrua: Kingdom Hearts III "already underway," won't end with 3rd
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Tetsuya Nomrua is Kingdom Hearts' series director, and he's revealed the third game is in the pipe but "depends on" Final Fantasy XIII Versus.
Kingdom Hearts III won't end the series and hero Sora will always be "until the end," another story won't begin. Two other titles on the go.
Kingdom Hearts III won't end the series and hero Sora will always be "until the end," another story won't begin. Two other titles on the go.
CD Projekt "officially present" The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
Posted: 24.03.2010 by Technet2k
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The sequel to CD Projekt RED's The Witcher is now officially declared by the studio, and has been built from scratch with all new technology.
The Witcher 2 "will be loved both" by fans and first-timers. It's been in the works for the "past two-and-a-half years," with an event in Poland today.
The Witcher 2 "will be loved both" by fans and first-timers. It's been in the works for the "past two-and-a-half years," with an event in Poland today.
BioWare Clock Countdown
Posted: 23.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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The industry seems to have a thing for countdown clocks, don't they?
Admittedly, I can't remember Bioware having done one in the past, but today a clock appeared on the Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Bioware main pages that seems to be counting down to... something.
Admittedly, I can't remember Bioware having done one in the past, but today a clock appeared on the Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Bioware main pages that seems to be counting down to... something.
Final Fantasy Agito XIII still on, Square confirms project heart beat
Posted: 23.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Square Enix's Yusuke Naora, art director for Final Fantasy Agito XIII, has revealed the game is still in development and on track for the PSP.
The project is finally coming together they revealed, but couldn't dish out specifics. Naora-san wants to show it off but can't for quite a while.
The project is finally coming together they revealed, but couldn't dish out specifics. Naora-san wants to show it off but can't for quite a while.
Posted: 07.05.2010 by Technet2k
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