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Rumour: Ubi includes Project Natal in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Apparently the next Ghost Recon instalment will be flirting with some motion control for Xbox 360, including Project Natal in a special game mode.
The controller will be used for thumbstick movement while the other hand is free for motion. So far Ubi has offered "no comment" to the gossip.
The controller will be used for thumbstick movement while the other hand is free for motion. So far Ubi has offered "no comment" to the gossip.
Square Enix gives away free Chevalier Ice Breaker Van for JC2
Posted: 12.04.2010 by JamieSI
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Square Enix has decided to thank gamers that purchased Just Cause 2 by allowing a pimped-out ice cream van - the Chevalier Ice Breaker - to be downloaded for free across the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
"The Chevalier Ice Breaker is the perfect addition to your arsenal of vehicles for ramping up the chaos on Panau. Take it for a spin and add to the over 25 million kilometres driven by players worldwide, just one of the stats tracked online at JustCause.com." said a Square Enix representative.
"The Chevalier Ice Breaker is the perfect addition to your arsenal of vehicles for ramping up the chaos on Panau. Take it for a spin and add to the over 25 million kilometres driven by players worldwide, just one of the stats tracked online at JustCause.com." said a Square Enix representative.
Epic's Bulletstorm from People Can Fly confirmed, out for Q4 2011
Posted: 12.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Painkiller developer People Can Fly are working on something called 'Bulletstorm' after all, as Epic Games now confirm the title for late next year.
It's in partnership with EA. Bulletstorm is set in the 26th century and we're part of a former black-ops team. It's to come out for Xbox 360 and PC.
It's in partnership with EA. Bulletstorm is set in the 26th century and we're part of a former black-ops team. It's to come out for Xbox 360 and PC.
Original Splinter Cell: Conviction took "awful lot of risks", rebooted
Posted: 12.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Creative director Maxime Beland has revealed that the original vision for Splinter Cell: Conviction got dumped for being too radical.
It didn't follow the core values, in fact it was "anti-Splinter Cell" with no shadowy stealth, goggles or sweet gadgets. It got a royal rebooting.
It didn't follow the core values, in fact it was "anti-Splinter Cell" with no shadowy stealth, goggles or sweet gadgets. It got a royal rebooting.
Ex-Pandemics form Killspace, register 'Apocalypse Now' net domain
Posted: 12.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Could Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now be turned into a videogame? It seems likely after Killspace Entertainment nabs the domain address.
Killspace is made up of former Pandemic, EA LA, Obsidian and Red 5 developers. They're keen on action titles so they turn to Coppola's flick?
Killspace is made up of former Pandemic, EA LA, Obsidian and Red 5 developers. They're keen on action titles so they turn to Coppola's flick?
Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands delayed one week
Posted: 09.04.2010 by Technet2k
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The latest instalment to the Prince of Persia series, which hopes to recapture past glory, will be shipping a week later now reveals Ubisoft.
May 21st is the new release date for The Forgotten Sands, which is not a movie-tie. The PC version is still scratched in for a later June date.
May 21st is the new release date for The Forgotten Sands, which is not a movie-tie. The PC version is still scratched in for a later June date.
Splinter Cell: Conviction "a little bit harder" than Xbox Live's demo
Posted: 07.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Ubisoft creative director Maxime Beland reveals between the demo and the full retail game "some tweaking" took place, making it a bit harder.
The team built the demo "kind of fast" and it was more a "compilation of great moments" than offering anything narrative. It's out this month.
The team built the demo "kind of fast" and it was more a "compilation of great moments" than offering anything narrative. It's out this month.
Sega Studios San Francisco closure confirmed, pursuing externals
Posted: 06.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Sega has offered confirmation that their Iron Man and Golden Axe: Beast Rider development studio has indeed been shuttered.
Sega will continue to "pursue external" developers for future projects. Iron Man 2 wrapped up before Sega Studios San Francisco closed.
Sega will continue to "pursue external" developers for future projects. Iron Man 2 wrapped up before Sega Studios San Francisco closed.
Splinter Cell: Conviction's PC slip 'not linked to DRM' say Ubisoft
Posted: 01.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Ubi has denied that the two week delay to PC Splinter Cell: Conviction is anything to do with their highly controversial new DRM system.
The game was given "extra time" by the studio to "polish and debug" further. The PC version releases two weeks later than on the Xbox 360.
The game was given "extra time" by the studio to "polish and debug" further. The PC version releases two weeks later than on the Xbox 360.
Crystal to release more digital Lara Croft adventures in the future
Posted: 31.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics has revealed that 'Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light' is just the start of their digital title plans.
General Manager Darrell Gallagher says it's to keep fans enveloped in the games, between the big iteration releases. It's not Tomb Raider.
General Manager Darrell Gallagher says it's to keep fans enveloped in the games, between the big iteration releases. It's not Tomb Raider.
Rumour-mill: Ubisoft CV lists Splinter Cell: Conviction for the PS3?
Posted: 31.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Since 2007 Ubisoft has been quite adamant that Splinter Cell: Conviction is an Xbox 360 and PC exclusive title, but an online CV says otherwise.
An engineer for Ubisoft Montreal had the upcoming release down for "360, PS3, PC". Ubi has said before it's "a true Microsoft exclusive".
An engineer for Ubisoft Montreal had the upcoming release down for "360, PS3, PC". Ubi has said before it's "a true Microsoft exclusive".
No PC Alan Wake as Remedy "a small studio," focused on 1 platform
Posted: 31.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Remedy's upcoming Alan Wake for Xbox 360 was coming to PC as well, but the studio's small size of "about 50 people" had them drop it.
It would have stretched them too thin to run both projects, although after the game launches they still have "no plans for PC", or at least not yet.
It would have stretched them too thin to run both projects, although after the game launches they still have "no plans for PC", or at least not yet.
Vigil Games' Darksiders now coming to PC, original team handling it
Posted: 30.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher THQ has announced that Xbox 360 and PS3's Darksiders will be unleashing its demonic war on PC this June, from the Vigil team.
It fully supports the keyboard and mouse, with user-defined resolutions. No mention of anything DirectX related, or any other big tech words.
It fully supports the keyboard and mouse, with user-defined resolutions. No mention of anything DirectX related, or any other big tech words.
Just Cause franchise "to live as long as" Avalanche, hopes studio
Posted: 30.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Right now Just Cause 2 owns the UK top spot, and Avalanche boss Christofer Sundberg says we "shouldn't be surprised" by a third game.
The Avalanche team "lives and breathes" their island sandboxer, and wouldn't want other developers handling it as it "would spoil" the IP.
The Avalanche team "lives and breathes" their island sandboxer, and wouldn't want other developers handling it as it "would spoil" the IP.
THQ: Red Faction 4 story "way more intense", different "but similar"
Posted: 29.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Danny Bilson of THQ, VP of Core Games, has spilled that the yet to be unveiled Red Faction 4 is a "combo" of the old and the new way of things.
The fourth "goes back underground" unlike the topside open world of Guerrilla. To have elements "that have never been" in Red Faction.
The fourth "goes back underground" unlike the topside open world of Guerrilla. To have elements "that have never been" in Red Faction.
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...
Avoiding PC releases for piracy "rather than attacking" is surrender
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Just Cause 2 developer Avalanche has criticised those who abandon PC over piracy fears, saying that's "just giving in," when you should attack.
Studio founder Christofer Sundberg says "smart solutions" should be found, giving gamers "freedom needed to play" and to secure a return.
Studio founder Christofer Sundberg says "smart solutions" should be found, giving gamers "freedom needed to play" and to secure a return.
Ubi want God of War audience "back" for Prince of Persia's latest
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Animation boss Jan-Erik Sjovall of Ubisoft says that old Prince of Persia fans have jumped on God of War, and now they'd like to win them back.
Most say that Prince of Persia just isn't "hard enough," so they want Forgotten Sands to bring back oldies and win "a new audience" as well.
Most say that Prince of Persia just isn't "hard enough," so they want Forgotten Sands to bring back oldies and win "a new audience" as well.
SpyHunter film plans back on, Warner enlists scribe Chad St. John
Posted: 23.03.2010 by Technet2k
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With Midway's collapse and subsequent buy out by movie giant Warner Bros, the SpyHunter license is open to Hollywood types again.
The game follows a 'spy hunter' who tracks and eliminates rogue agents for governments. Naturally this proves a movie studio's wet dream.
The game follows a 'spy hunter' who tracks and eliminates rogue agents for governments. Naturally this proves a movie studio's wet dream.
2K "definitely won't close the door" on Mafia II DLC, no multiplayer
Posted: 23.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Upcoming Mafia II from 2K Games, which is hotly anticipated, could get some doses of downloadable content. They're looking into it now.
The studio affirms their "not doing multiplayer" because it "just didn't feel right." Online play would have been a "half-assed job" so they skipped it.
The studio affirms their "not doing multiplayer" because it "just didn't feel right." Online play would have been a "half-assed job" so they skipped it.
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Technet2k
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