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| No Dedicated Server Support for Rage? | |
| Posted: 06.11.2009 07:31 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 6 |
 Following on from the Modern Warfare 2 trend, id Software co-founder and technical wiz John Carmack has confirmed that the developer doesn't plan to add dedicated server support for the multiplayer component of Rage. "It's not cast in stone yet, but at this point no, we don’t think we will have dedicated servers," said Carmack, talking to Variety. | |
| Destroy all Humans: Path of the Furon PS3 Safe in Europe | |
| Posted: 28.11.2008 04:07 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 THQ UK confirmed this morning that the PlayStation 3 version of Destroy all Humans: Path of the Furon, which was reported to have been cancelled yesterday, will only be cancelled in the US. The European version of Destroy all Humans: Path of the Furon will be released on the PS3 and Xbox 360 in February 2009. "Due to the game being shipped earlier in North America on December 2nd, a decision was made to proceed exclusively with the Xbox 360 format in that market," said the THQ spokesperson. | |
| Capcom has a team of 400 working on Resident Evil 5 | |
| Posted: 13.09.2008 06:40 by dtungsten | Comments: 8 |
 Capcom is raising the bar in how many people it takes to produce an AAA game by announcing that it have more than 400 people involved in the production of Resident Evil 5. Gamekyo is reporting on the extremes that Capcom has gone to in the production of this game, by quoting a Capcom report as saying that the "staff visited Africa, a new backdrop in the series, to experience the real Africa where the contrast between light and the darkness is stunning" and that it has "more than 400 people including company employees and outside contractors working on (Resident Evil 5)". | |
| PEGI needs you! | |
| Posted: 05.09.2008 11:43 by dirigiblebiz | Comments: 5 |
 Don't like the idea of a film classification board rating games in the UK? Feel like standing up for your medium of choice?... | |
| Youtube links to all Rock Band 2 tracks | |
| Posted: 18.08.2008 00:40 by James Pikover | Comments: 2 |
 We've gone through and found links for every single song that's going to be out for Rock Band 2, and have a Youtube music video for it. That means even though you might not recognise some of the songs, we've got you covered. The songs are listed in alphabetical order. | |
| New Frontpage/features - Sorry for the minor issues | |
| Posted: 17.06.2008 10:06 by Kres | Comments: 0 |
 Our new Frontpage is now live, but we are still sorting it all out so please bear with us. We hope you like the new look! | |
| New Red Alert 3 Screenshots | |
| Posted: 20.05.2008 03:23 by Kres | Comments: 0 |
 The Red Alert 3 screenshot gallery has been updated with 18 new screenshots. | |
| The latest news from the Gaming Industry - Monday | |
| Posted: 19.05.2008 08:17 by Kres | Comments: 3 |
 Here's a list of the latest news from the Gaming Industry for Monday 19th May, 2008 | |
| New Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant Screenshots | |
| Posted: 19.05.2008 07:42 by Kres | Comments: 0 |
 The Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant screenshot gallery has been updated with 14 new screenshots. | |
| Guitar Hero 4 to rip off Rock Band, looking for international love | |
| Posted: 22.04.2008 02:52 by | Comments: 1 |
 Who said that artists steal? Whoever it was probably wasn't talking about Activision, who's pretty close to stealing Harmonix' idea for making a band game out of the Guitar Hero-styled play. Which is interesting, because it still is Guitar Hero. Hint hint. | |
| Pure coming Sept 26th on consoles, PC version left in the dark | |
| Posted: 15.04.2008 12:46 by Kres | Comments: 3 |
 Disney Interactive Studios has confirmed that its off-road racing title Pure will be available at retail stores on September 26th, 2008. This release date only applies to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, the PC version has been left in the dark with no release date set. | |
| EA announces UK Release Date for Rock Band | |
| Posted: 08.04.2008 04:09 by Kres | Comments: 3 |
 EA, Harmonix and MTV Games confirmed that Rock Band's European tour will be hitting the UK this spring. The UK release of Rock Band will have an exclusive launch window on the Xbox 360, beginning on May 23. Rock Band will be available for additional platforms later this summer. | |
| Rock Band UK Price Set? | |
| Posted: 03.04.2008 05:06 by Kres | Comments: 1 |
 We've all been wondering how much Rock Band is going to cost in the UK, many believe that it'll be over £100, although EA has made no official announcement about a price point. But an online shop called Scan.co.uk believes that the complete Game, which includes Fender Stratocaster Guitar/ Drum + Sticks Controllers & Microphone, will cost £158.61 Inc VAT. That's what they've got listed. | |
| Study shows 72% of Americans play games | |
| Posted: 02.04.2008 13:41 by | Comments: 2 |
 Or specifically, that 72% played a game. Played a game? Well now, that means 72% of people are just so lucky, aren't they? No, really, we know that it's anyone who's had an internet connection has played an internet game, whether they know it or not. Then again, if 72% know it, that means over 200 million Americans admit to having played some videogame in one way or another. | |
| Unrest at Sierra over Activision merger | |
| Posted: 20.03.2008 05:36 by | Comments: 0 |
 It all appears to be kicking off at Sierra, one of the publishing labels of Vivendi Games'. It's all down to unrest in the company that all of its titles will have to be pitched to the head honcho's at Activision (and obviously they don't like that!). | |
| BBFC has awarded the much controversial 'Manhunt 2' an 18 rating | |
| Posted: 14.03.2008 09:28 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 The British Board of Film Classification at first refused to give the game a rating because they believe it contained material too harmful for the public. However after a lengthy appeals process Rockstar Game's Manhunt 2 will now be able to go on sale in the UK.
The Video Appeals Committee is an independent body which deliver a four-to-three verdict that the BBFC must give the game a certificate for sale. | |
| GT5 Prologue crosses the finish line on March 27 in Europe on PSN | |
| Posted: 11.03.2008 09:34 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 That's 3 weeks a head of the US release. The day after on March 28 will see the Blu-ray version with both carrying a £24.99 tag, unless you choose the PS3 bundle priced at £299 also available on March 28.
Oddly the downloadable version isn't any cheaper than getting it on disc, but at least the EU version carries more content that its Japanese counterpart. | |
| Nintendo Kyoto the best game developer in the world | |
| Posted: 09.03.2008 18:15 by | Comments: 1 |
 According to this, Nintendo's Kyoto division has been voted the best developer in the world. Responsible for such blockbusters as Wii Play, Wii Sports, and two Brain Age games, the Japanese developer has been given this prestigious award by Think Services' Game Developer magazine and Game Developer Research division. Full top 20 inside. | |
| The Strategy Informer Round Up! | |
| Posted: 08.03.2008 05:29 by | Comments: 4 |
 Competition news. PC, 360 and PS3 only from now on and much, much more! | |
| What's New on Friday 7th March? | |
| Posted: 06.03.2008 06:51 by | Comments: 0 |
 Look inside and we'll tell you. | |
