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Denis Dyack "really sorry" over X-Men: Destiny, "did the best we could"
In response to criticisms over the development of X-Men: Destiny, former Silicon Knights boss Denis Dyack has decided to 'clear the air' over certain issues, like allegations of 'diverted funds' away from X-Men.
He sat down with Activision all that time ago and revealed to them how the studio spent $2m more "than what we had been paid," so the studio put its own money into the project.
He sat down with Activision all that time ago and revealed to them how the studio spent $2m more "than what we had been paid," so the studio put its own money into the project.
Amazon pre-order mentions "playable" Deathstroke DLC
Posted: 20.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Amazon.com has announced a Batman: Arkham Origins preorder deal in which the consumer will not only get $10 in Amazon credit, but "Playable Deathstroke DLC".
Defiance and Rift developer Trion Worlds hit with major layoffs
Posted: 18.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Back in December, MMO developer Trion Worlds was hit with a round of layoffs. The studio chalked it down to "a response to market conditions."
Sony Online plans to turn original PlanetSide free-to-play
Posted: 21.05.2013 by Technet2k
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A blast from the past as John Smedley from Sony Online Entertainment reveals they've got things in motion to turn 2003's PlanetSide into a free-to-play MMO after all these years.
Right now players of PlanetSide 2 will be getting 6 months of free playtime for the original PlanetSide through a promotion, but eventually it will be adopting the F2P model entirely much like its successor.
Right now players of PlanetSide 2 will be getting 6 months of free playtime for the original PlanetSide through a promotion, but eventually it will be adopting the F2P model entirely much like its successor.
Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded delayed until "late June"
Posted: 21.05.2013 by Technet2k
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The planned late May release for Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded has been pushed back into late June as the folks behind Larry Laffer's return are after more time polishing the hi-def 'remake' of the original 1987 game.
Better visuals and fully vocalised audio await in Reloaded, which was helped by a Kickstarter back in April 2012. This isn't a simple remake but a "much better game" than originally created.
Better visuals and fully vocalised audio await in Reloaded, which was helped by a Kickstarter back in April 2012. This isn't a simple remake but a "much better game" than originally created.
Owner Mode announced for Madden NFL 25
Posted: 21.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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EA Sports has revealed a new Owner Mode for Madden NFL 25, which will put the player in the role of either a new owner or an established owner of an NFL team like Jerry Jones or Bill Polian.
Deus Ex Machina 2 hits Kickstarter
Posted: 21.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Automata Source has announced that the sequel to its revolutionary 1984 multimedia game, Deus Ex Machina 2, is now on Kickstarter looking for funding.
Confirmed: Next-gen FIFA and UFC games to debut at Microsoft's next-gen console event
Posted: 21.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Electronic Arts has confirmed that FIFA 14 and the next-generation UFC game will be debuting at Microsoft's next-gen console reveal event today.
Rumor: Battlefield 4 may debut at today's next-gen Xbox reveal
Posted: 21.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Electronic Arts may be debuting Battlefield 4 at Microsoft's next-gen reveal later today, as the official Battlefield Twitter account has teased "Big announcements are coming soon!"
Obsidian aiding Allods Team to develop Russian free-to-play MMO Skyforge
Posted: 21.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Russian publisher Mail.ru Group has announced that the company has teamed up with Obsidian Entertainment to help Allods Team develop a new free-to-play MMO Skyforge.
Escalation 5.3 update now available for World of Warcraft
Posted: 21.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Blizzard has announced that the 5.3 update for World of Warcraft, "Escalation", is now live. Along with the usual class tweaks (or nerfs, as most WoW players will complain), the update adds four new Scenarios each with a new Heroic mode, and Heroic modes for 2 existing scenarios.
Novel series based on Total War: Rome II announced
Posted: 20.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Sega has announced a new series of novels based on Creative Assembly's Total War: Rome II title, penned by David Gibbins. The first book in the series will be released alongside the game in September 2013.
Gazillion releases "Chronicles of Doom" cartoon for Marvel Heroes launch on 4th June
Posted: 20.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Gazillion has released the first of four cartoons in a "Chronicles of Doom" series in anticipation for the launch of their free-to-play MMO, Marvel Heroes, on the 4th June. The animated films are written by Marvel writer Brian Michael Bendis.
Rockstar to reveal "first info soon" on Grand Theft Auto V's multiplayer
Posted: 20.05.2013 by Technet2k
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In a Rockstar Newswire post talking about the new Crews system they introduced with Max Payne 3, the studio teases in their opening line that "first info" about GTA V online is due out soon for fans to digest.
They say a whole slew of Crews are "rallying, preparing and raring to go" with some interesting emblems. Rockstar has said that Crews would 'carry over' into GTA V.
They say a whole slew of Crews are "rallying, preparing and raring to go" with some interesting emblems. Rockstar has said that Crews would 'carry over' into GTA V.
Patch 5.3 live this week for World of Warcraft, adds Heroic Scenarios
Posted: 20.05.2013 by Technet2k
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The latest update to World of Warcraft is this week with Patch 5.3. It tweaks a number of things as well as adding all-new stuff like Heroic Scenarios and a continuation of the legendary quest line.
There are also several new mounts like the Enchanted Fey Dragon. Four new scenarios, a new battleground and a new arena await in 5.3. Pandaria now levels up all mining and herbalism.
There are also several new mounts like the Enchanted Fey Dragon. Four new scenarios, a new battleground and a new arena await in 5.3. Pandaria now levels up all mining and herbalism.
Naughty Dog talk 'Death and Choices' in The Last of Us dev diary
Posted: 20.05.2013 by Technet2k
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In the latest developer diary for The Last of Us, Naughty Dog discusses the impact of the post-pandemic world on Joel and Ellie and how the two cope with such a harsh environment.
The Last of Us gives the player the experience of "moment to moment" survival, where we'll witness "stark consequences" to our every decision. There are two more planned dev diaries.
The Last of Us gives the player the experience of "moment to moment" survival, where we'll witness "stark consequences" to our every decision. There are two more planned dev diaries.
DuckTales Remastered has been in development for 2 years
Posted: 19.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Capcom's senior VP Christian Svensson revealed on the official message boards that DuckTales Remastered, the remake of the classic NES title, has been in development for two years, and discussed about remaking it were over three years ago.
Among the Sleep finishes fundraising, gets Oculus Rift support, commentary and ice cream
Posted: 19.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Killbrite Studios' Kickstarter fundraising of their toddler survival horror game Among the Sleep managed to hit almost $250K in fundraising, well over the $200K goal.
The Laughing Butcher, aka Gaslight Joker, highlighted for Infinite Crisis
Posted: 18.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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The next character to step up for a profile in the DC Universe MOBA Infinite Crisis is "The Laughing Butcher", the special incarnation of The Joker from the Gotham by Gaslight graphic novel.
Microsoft's Greenberg: E3 presentation will be "all about the games"
Posted: 18.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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According to Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg on the Major Nelson podcast, the 10th June pre-E3 media briefing held by Microsoft will be "all about the games".
Posted: 20.05.2013 by Technet2k
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