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Mythic "assure" fans they're committed, cuts won't hurt WAR MMO
Giant EA has been on a crusade of late as they trim stafffers from the payroll, with 1,500 jobs in their sights to go by March 31st next year.
Developer Mythic has issued a letter to fans where they "reinforce" their dedication to their games and players. Warhammer Online is safe.
Developer Mythic has issued a letter to fans where they "reinforce" their dedication to their games and players. Warhammer Online is safe.
Sony: Motion tech adds "real great moments" to current franchises
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Michael Denny of Sony Worldwide Studios has said they're working both motion tech into existing franchises, and creating whole new ones.
For those already out there, motion tech is "a way of enhancing" them. Internal teams treating it as "more of a platform" going forward.
For those already out there, motion tech is "a way of enhancing" them. Internal teams treating it as "more of a platform" going forward.
Merger deadline passes, Battle.net account now required for WoW
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Blizzard has been nice enough to give us a deadline and dangle a penguin pet in our faces, all so we'd merge our user accounts together.
Now if you want to play World of Warcraft you're going to need a Battle.net account, otherwise you can't do squat. Got your penguin?
Now if you want to play World of Warcraft you're going to need a Battle.net account, otherwise you can't do squat. Got your penguin?
More details on Final Fantasy XIII's Crystarium growth system here
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Famitsu magazine has been digging deep into Final Fantasy XIII, and they've come up for air along with how this Crystarium thingy works.
Basically after each battle players are given Crystal Points, which can be spent across charts defining a character's "role" as you go.
Basically after each battle players are given Crystal Points, which can be spent across charts defining a character's "role" as you go.
Gearbox: More Borderlands is "no-brainer", just "water cooler talk"
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Mike Neumann is Creative Director at Gearbox Software, he's also dished that they're pretty much going to make more out of the new IP.
Right now though any talk of a sequel to Borderlands is pure "water cooler talk", with the game consensus as one of "praise and love."
Right now though any talk of a sequel to Borderlands is pure "water cooler talk", with the game consensus as one of "praise and love."
DLC achievements spotted for PC GTAIV, Rockstar staying hushed
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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The latest PC update for Grand Theft Auto IV has arrived and with it have come achievements for the first DLC episode released.
The Lost and Damned is now believed to be free of obligation to Xbox 360, and can at least extend to PC versions. PS3 unlikely, but possible.
The Lost and Damned is now believed to be free of obligation to Xbox 360, and can at least extend to PC versions. PS3 unlikely, but possible.
New Shadowbane trademark found, non-MMO coverage for Ubisoft
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher Ubi has submitted a trademark filing for Shadowbane, but it's not for MMO purposes but just a normal game it seems.
Shadowbane closed its servers this year after six years running. Ubi is staying quiet on the matter, but it looks like something's coming.
Shadowbane closed its servers this year after six years running. Ubi is staying quiet on the matter, but it looks like something's coming.
Valve: "We're talking about what to do next with the Left 4 Dead franchise"
Posted: 12.11.2009 by JamieSI
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In an interview with Strategy Informer, Left 4 Dead 2's writer, Chet Faliszek confirmed that Valve aren't done with the Left 4 Dead franchise yet, and that the firm is already talking about what it'll do next.
"I definitely want to live in the world of Left 4 Dead for a while yet. We're not done. I think people will see that we have some bigger things than they first realised and so what that means for gamers, we'll see. We’re at the point now where we're talking about what we're going to be doing next." said Faliskzek.
"I definitely want to live in the world of Left 4 Dead for a while yet. We're not done. I think people will see that we have some bigger things than they first realised and so what that means for gamers, we'll see. We’re at the point now where we're talking about what we're going to be doing next." said Faliskzek.
Star Trek Online System Requirements
Posted: 11.11.2009 by JamieSI
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The system requirements for Star Trek Online have been revealed.
The MMO is out on 5th February, 2010.
The MMO is out on 5th February, 2010.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 offensive keeps up, PC is for PC gamer
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher EA and developer DICE are keeping the pressure on Activision and Infinity Ward, preying on the dedicated server blood in the water.
Frank Gibeau and John Riccitiello both hail it as a major impending rival to Call of Duty. DICE say it's PC version is getting "a little bit more".
Frank Gibeau and John Riccitiello both hail it as a major impending rival to Call of Duty. DICE say it's PC version is getting "a little bit more".
God of War II's lead QA tester gives fans hints to score Gold trophy
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Stephen Peterson was Lead QA Tester for God of War II, and Sony have been kind enough to show us how the pros handle some Kratos.
Peterson gives out hints on how to achieve the '15 Min Fight Scene' Gold trophy, available for the second game in the God of War Collection.
Peterson gives out hints on how to achieve the '15 Min Fight Scene' Gold trophy, available for the second game in the God of War Collection.
Saw not some "knock-off cash-in" shouts Konami, to be "vital part"
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Konami have big plans and "very high hopes" for Saw the videogame, they want it seen as "a vital part of the Saw saga," like the films are.
Actor Tobin Bell, who stars in the movies, "adds a level of authenticity" along with the deadly and "suitably grisly" puzzles. It's out Nov. 20th.
Actor Tobin Bell, who stars in the movies, "adds a level of authenticity" along with the deadly and "suitably grisly" puzzles. It's out Nov. 20th.
Rumour-mill: EA job culls aimed to hit Maxis, Pandemic, C&C4 team
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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The bombshell that publisher EA would be shedding 1,500 jobs is tragic enough, but now studios are starting to be named as the victims.
According to sources, C&C4: Tiberian Twilight's development team have been told of their post-launch fate - they're all to go elsewhere.
According to sources, C&C4: Tiberian Twilight's development team have been told of their post-launch fate - they're all to go elsewhere.
Modern Warfare 2's airport scene is there "for shock tactics sake"
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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BBC reporter Marc Cieslak has commented he's not shocked by the level, just "a little bit saddened." Thinks it's quite a childish inclusion.
Thought the games industry "had moved beyond" controversy for controversy's sake. The whole thing wasn't necessary to have in there.
Thought the games industry "had moved beyond" controversy for controversy's sake. The whole thing wasn't necessary to have in there.
Deleted doesn't mean gone for Monkey Island, unused dialog found
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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While LucasArts were busy resurrecting Monkey Island with the Special Edition, which released this summer, a dev found some gems.
Designer Adam Bormann was riffling through old SCUMM code and come across loads of old stuff, just "commented out" and not removed.
Designer Adam Bormann was riffling through old SCUMM code and come across loads of old stuff, just "commented out" and not removed.
Assassin's Creed II has "strong sexual overtones," with mini-game
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Ubisoft are turning up the racy affairs with Assassin's Creed 2, offering if you will some hot coffee of its own. Gamers can play a mini-game.
This mini-game is one of "seduction" according to ESRB ratings, which includes buttons for kissing and dress removal - you scamp Ezio.
This mini-game is one of "seduction" according to ESRB ratings, which includes buttons for kissing and dress removal - you scamp Ezio.
Microsoft plans to release Project Natal in November 2010?
Posted: 11.11.2009 by JamieSI
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Publishing sources close to MCV have confirmed that Microsoft's Project Natal will launch in November 2010, and should could cost under £50 too.
These details come from a behind-closed-doors Microsoft tour of UK publishers and studios, with detailed information on launch plans and the tech being shown to grant more development support.
These details come from a behind-closed-doors Microsoft tour of UK publishers and studios, with detailed information on launch plans and the tech being shown to grant more development support.
Square: Final Fantasy XIII gets "final touches" for western master
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Yoichi Wada of Square Enix has revealed the Japanese master of Final Fantasy XIII is complete, with the western version nearly there.
Wada-san notes the last stages have gone "very smoothly this time." It also took a "tremendous amount of time" to develop this gen.
Wada-san notes the last stages have gone "very smoothly this time." It also took a "tremendous amount of time" to develop this gen.
Sony running "most wanted" playlist poll, Uncharted 2 multiplayer
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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It's time for fans of Uncharted 2 to do their bit for democracy and vote for their favourite modes up as candidates for "future playlists".
This is the Sony Europe poll as Naughty Dog is running their own. There's Crushing for all types or just deathmatch, plunder, and more.
This is the Sony Europe poll as Naughty Dog is running their own. There's Crushing for all types or just deathmatch, plunder, and more.
Future Modern Warfare 2 Spec Ops DLC, there's "a chance for it"
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling has said Spec Ops is "a great mode" and could be "expanded if we want." They're mulling it over, on break for now.
The studio wants to wait and see what gamers "want more of" before doing anything, and if we're "clamouring" for Spec Ops, then it's likely.
The studio wants to wait and see what gamers "want more of" before doing anything, and if we're "clamouring" for Spec Ops, then it's likely.
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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