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Rumour-mill: EA is closing down Pandemic Studios, ending 11 years
According to sources publisher, EA is shutting down Pandemic Studios, the talent behind Star Wars Battlefront and Mercenaries games.
About 200 staffers are affected by this rumoured closure, with those not let go being moved to other developers. It's all unconfirmed for now.
About 200 staffers are affected by this rumoured closure, with those not let go being moved to other developers. It's all unconfirmed for now.
3D Dot Game Heroes gets US date, will release on PS3 in May 2010
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 1
While it's available in Japan on PS3 already, From Software's retro-style 3D Dot Game Heroes is to arrive on US shores next year in May.
Impatient Europeans can of course import the title, thanks to region-free. The game is a loving nod to great action-adventures out there.
Impatient Europeans can of course import the title, thanks to region-free. The game is a loving nod to great action-adventures out there.
Activision "chose to block" airport from Russian Modern Warfare 2
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 9
Publisher Activision says Russia has no "formal ratings entity" and that the decision to censor out the airport scene was their own doing.
It came at the "advice of local counsel," reveals Activision. Reports of Russia banning the game "are erroneous," only the PC game on sale.
It came at the "advice of local counsel," reveals Activision. Reports of Russia banning the game "are erroneous," only the PC game on sale.
Divnich: The "greatest game" won't matter without marketing forces
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 2
EEDAR's Jesse Divnich says that research shows review scores are secondary to the might of marketing campaigns for videogames.
It's "discouraging to developers" but it's "very true." Marketing impacts revenue "three times more" than scores. Acclaim better is "a giant myth".
It's "discouraging to developers" but it's "very true." Marketing impacts revenue "three times more" than scores. Acclaim better is "a giant myth".
Borderlands quite a scorcher, "best selling launch week" for new IP
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer Gearbox is chuffed their new IP Borderlands is doing so well, especially given the surrounding releases of big boy sequels.
The studio says it's the "fastest selling original property" videogame in 2009. Its total multiplatform sales beat PS3 Uncharted 2.
The studio says it's the "fastest selling original property" videogame in 2009. Its total multiplatform sales beat PS3 Uncharted 2.
Xbox Live is booting up Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune Video
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 5
Microsoft have decreed that today will see all that social stuff coming online for Xbox Live, or it should be anyway in the next few hours or so.
For Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm users must be over 18 years old, with Microsoft working on an update to let parents permit their children.
For Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm users must be over 18 years old, with Microsoft working on an update to let parents permit their children.
Peggle reaches PlayStation Network this week, Peggle Nights too
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Sony and PopCap Games are "super excited" because the addictive Peggle has infiltrated the PS3 after all this time, along with Peggle Nights.
This Thursday the PlayStation Store will have it on the shelves. There's an "exclusive new feature" to PS3, uploading clips to YouTube.
This Thursday the PlayStation Store will have it on the shelves. There's an "exclusive new feature" to PS3, uploading clips to YouTube.
Gearbox confess they rejected Blade Runner, "we couldda had it"
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 5
Developer Gearbox Software has said how they could have made a Blade Runner game, but frankly it would cost huge and paid little.
Boss Randy Pitchford said "that one failed" business wise, they'd likely spend around $25m developing it but wouldn't "make it back."
Boss Randy Pitchford said "that one failed" business wise, they'd likely spend around $25m developing it but wouldn't "make it back."
Sucker Punch want inFamous 2 "on-line component", reads job ad
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 1
It's either twitter or job ads that mostly blab game secrets these days. A job listing for Sucker Punch hints at multiplayer for the sequel.
It's for their "forthcoming AAA title," which voice actor David Sullivan has already twittered, more or less, as the electric inFamous 2.
It's for their "forthcoming AAA title," which voice actor David Sullivan has already twittered, more or less, as the electric inFamous 2.
Modern Warfare 2 gets PC dedicated servers, through gamer hack
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 6
Well just because Activision and Infinity Ward don't want dedicated servers for PC Modern Warfare 2, it doesn't mean it won't happen, sort of.
A very determined soul, 'AgentGOD', has spliced in dedicated server stuff and waved in low gravity, insta-grenade and other match mischief.
A very determined soul, 'AgentGOD', has spliced in dedicated server stuff and waved in low gravity, insta-grenade and other match mischief.
Sony give preview to PS3 firmware v3.10, links PSN with Facebook
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 1
Social networking invades the home console systems and Sony are happy to show how it works with the PlayStation Network, through video.
The new firmware can link your PSN and Facebook accounts with each other. Can annoy everyone with news of your latest Trophy wins.
The new firmware can link your PSN and Facebook accounts with each other. Can annoy everyone with news of your latest Trophy wins.
Assassin's Creed 2 has Splinter Cell "instant download" promotion
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
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At first it was believed that every Xbox 360 Assassin's Creed 2 included a demo for Splinter Cell: Conviction, or at least a code to download it.
Sorry that's not the case. In fact the card inside the box doesn't mention 'demo' anywhere, only that a "free instant download" can be yours.
Sorry that's not the case. In fact the card inside the box doesn't mention 'demo' anywhere, only that a "free instant download" can be yours.
Saboteur system requirements revealed
Posted: 16.11.2009 by JamieSI
Comments: 2
Pandemic has revealed the system requirements for The Saboteur, an upcoming open-world stealth action shooter set during World of War 2, which will be released in December for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Konami announces classic Metal Gear Solid for Euriopean PSN
Posted: 16.11.2009 by JamieSI
Comments: 9
Konami Entertainment has announced that it will release the classic PSone version of Metal Gear Solid via the PlayStation Network on November 19th, priced £7.99.
Hailed as an all-time classic and one of the most influential video games of modern times, Metal Gear Solid marked the series’ first move into a fully 3D play area, and established Hideo Kojima as an iconic talent.
Hailed as an all-time classic and one of the most influential video games of modern times, Metal Gear Solid marked the series’ first move into a fully 3D play area, and established Hideo Kojima as an iconic talent.
Square reveals first global game in development at Eidos Montreal
Posted: 16.11.2009 by JamieSI
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Square Enix president Yoichi Wada has been talking at the Montreal Games Summit and confirmed that the firm has its first global game in development at Eidos Montreal, along with Thief 4 and Dues Ex 3.
"This will be the first collaboration between Square Enix and Montreal," said Wada. "We would like to be able to create an new title that is made by the group as one."
"This will be the first collaboration between Square Enix and Montreal," said Wada. "We would like to be able to create an new title that is made by the group as one."
Pitchford: Crytek and id in "generation plus" mode, "risking failure"
Posted: 16.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 3
Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has said Crytek and id Software have thought a little "too far" ahead for their own good; tech hasn't caught up.
This is to be the "longest generation" the industry has seen, gamers "don't have the hardware". Crysis - "very few" could play it.
This is to be the "longest generation" the industry has seen, gamers "don't have the hardware". Crysis - "very few" could play it.
Alan Wake gameplay clips surface, reclusive title enters spotlight
Posted: 16.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 1
Developer Remedy has kept Alan Wake very close to its chest, almost rivalling Rockstar Games for super game secrecy; thankfully no more.
Five separate gameplay footage clips have posted on the Internet, showing some juicy Alan Wake moments for fans. It releases in May, 2010.
Five separate gameplay footage clips have posted on the Internet, showing some juicy Alan Wake moments for fans. It releases in May, 2010.
AMD list outs DirextX 11 titles, Bad Company 2 and AvP among them
Posted: 16.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Chipset manufacturer AMD have posted a list of DirectX 11 progeny that's either out now or coming soon for our videogaming pleasure.
EA's Battleforge and GSC's S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat are the 'nows', with Bad Company 2 and Aliens vs. Predator in the 'soon' pile.
EA's Battleforge and GSC's S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat are the 'nows', with Bad Company 2 and Aliens vs. Predator in the 'soon' pile.
Modern Warfare 2 recalled in Russia, censored version going out
Posted: 16.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 11
That it took this long is surprising. Russia has decided they don't want Modern Warfare 2 'as is' because of the airport level controversy.
Although it's entirely an optional level, as is the murder of civilians, Russia want it edited out. Infinity is complying with PC already patched.
Although it's entirely an optional level, as is the murder of civilians, Russia want it edited out. Infinity is complying with PC already patched.
Eidos include video capture for PS3 Just Cause 2, can upload clips
Posted: 16.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 3
The completely over-the-top antics of Just Cause 2 have just gotten sweeter for PS3 gamers, because they can share those antics.
Developer Avalanche has included an auto-record for the last 30 seconds, or manual 10 minute captures - all can upload to YouTube.
Developer Avalanche has included an auto-record for the last 30 seconds, or manual 10 minute captures - all can upload to YouTube.
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 4