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| Deleted doesn't mean gone for Monkey Island, unused dialog found | |
| Posted: 11.11.2009 06:01 by Technet2k | Comments: 3 |
 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. | |
| Telltale celebrate 20 years of Wallace & Gromit, free episode given | |
| Posted: 04.11.2009 04:58 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 The clay animation duo has hit two decades old and in celebration, developer Telltale Games is giving an entire episode away for free.
Only for this week though, as well as discounting the full Wallace & Gromit season, with donations given to charities for each sale made. | |
| Three Wallace and Gromit episodes on Xbox Live this week | |
| Posted: 02.11.2009 14:11 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 Microsoft has confirmed that three Wallace and Gromit episodes will be released this Wednesday on the Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 MS points. Wallace & Gromit Ep. 2: The last resort Wallace & Gromit Ep. 3: Muzzled! Wallace & Gromit Ep. 4: The Bogey Man | |
| EA releases first American McGee's Alice trailer, reveals release date | |
| Posted: 02.11.2009 12:33 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 EA has released a new trailer for the remake of American McGee's Alice, and it looks very creepy indeed. This one is for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, but it won't be released until 2011. | |
| Telltale's Wallace & Gromit delays no more for XBLA, gets firm date | |
| Posted: 30.10.2009 05:26 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 While the first episode of Telltale Games' Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures did make in onto Xbox Live Arcade, the others so far haven't, with Microsoft retracting release dates.
Now that's all changed because come November 4th, all 3 remaining episodes of the 4 part season will hit XBLA. 'The Last Resort,' 'Muzzled!' and 'The Bogey Man' to go for 800 MSP. | |
| Telltale is working on something that will "blow everybody's mind" | |
| Posted: 27.10.2009 06:52 by Technet2k | Comments: 4 |
 Developer Telltale Games, who've risen to prominence thanks to their resurrection of classic franchises in episodic form, have got something in the works that's 'mind blowing'.
Unfortunately we won't be told what it is, at least not yet. The studio is busy "out in the streets," chatting with folks about franchises. So far they've brought back two LucasArts classics. | |
| Axel and Pixel, Sam and Max Season 2 launching on XBLA tomorrow | |
| Posted: 13.10.2009 03:30 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 Major Nelson has confirmed that this week's Xbox Live Arcade offerings will be Axel and Pixel and Sam and Max Season 2. Axel and Pixel is available for 800 MS Points, while Sam and Max will set you back by 1600 MS Points. | |
| Resi Evil 5 Alt Edition to use PS3 motion control from top to bottom | |
| Posted: 06.10.2009 09:40 by Nick Akerman | Comments: 2 |
 The newly announced Resident Evil 5 Alternate Edition is to use PS3 motion control "from top to bottom", according to Chris Kramer. "They’re going to be using motion controller on PS3 from top to bottom, going in from movement to combat," he said. | |
| Lucidity and South Park arrive on XBLA this Wednesday | |
| Posted: 06.10.2009 09:11 by Nick Akerman | Comments: 1 |
 This Wednesday sees the arrival of LucasArts' puzzle/platformer Lucidity and DoubleSixGames' South Park Lets Go Tower Defense Play! on the Xbox Live Arcade. Both games will arrive costing 800MSP. | |
| Capcom asks: Do you want Resi 5 Alt Ed as DLC? | |
| Posted: 06.10.2009 09:09 by Nick Akerman | Comments: 2 |
 Last month at the Tokyo Games Show, it was revealed that Resident Evil 5 Alternate Edition would be with us before long. The title includes new content and also works with Sony's PS3 motion controller, with the team "evaluating what they can do for 360 players as well". | |
| GTA IV 360 updates with Gay Tony Achievements | |
| Posted: 06.10.2009 07:32 by Nick Akerman | Comments: 1 |
 In anticipation of the October 29th release, Rockstar have added 250 points worth of Achievements for The Ballad of Gay Tony episode. When player's fire up GTA IV with an internet connection the update will take place automatically. The full Gamerscore now comes in at a whopping 1500 points. | |
| Konami to revive 'Rocket Knight' series | |
| Posted: 06.10.2009 07:30 by Nick Akerman | Comments: 1 |
 Konami today revealed plans to revive their 16-bit Rocket Knight series on the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Konami producer Tomm Hullet told 1UP, "The idea is that there haven't been any games these past 15 years simply because Sparkster hasn't had any adventures." | |
| Molyneux: We never said Fable III isn't going to use Project Natal | |
| Posted: 05.10.2009 06:43 by Nick Akerman | Comments: 2 |
 Peter Molyneux's at it again. This time he clears up the situation round Fable III, highlighting how he "never said it's not going to use Natal." Molyneux told website Game Kings the following: "I am going to say it’s going to use a controller. But I’ve never said it’s not going to use Natal." | |
| Xbox Live Arcade is Wallace & Gromit-less, episode 2 is a no show | |
| Posted: 09.09.2009 06:18 by Technet2k | Comments: 1 |
 Telltale Games' episodic Wallace & Gromit adventure is steaming ahead but the second instalment of the first season won't be on XBLA today as previously announced.
Microsoft have confirmed it's been delayed and said it'll be released at a "future TBD date." Episode 2: The Last Resort is already available on PC, and features the Deduct-o-matic! | |
| Funcom plans new development studio for Montreal | |
| Posted: 02.09.2009 05:06 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 Funcom today announced a new development studio in Montreal, where it plans to build a strong development team that will work on several games in its portfolio. The firm is going to be at PAX on Friday showing the new Age of Conan add-on and The Secret World. We'll be there to check both of these games, so expect previews to be published after the weekend. | |
| Sonic and Knuckles hits XBLA on 9th September | |
| Posted: 29.08.2009 08:03 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 4 |
 Sega has announced that Sonic & Knuckles will be hitting the Xbox Live Arcade on 9th September. The Sega Mega Drive version of Sonic & Knuckles allowed you to stack expansion carts for unlocking extras from Sonic 1, 2 and 3. Sega has a similar method for the Xbox Live version where you'll get extras if you own the previous games: | |
| Peggle Nights and Take-Two's indie "passion projects" for XBLA | |
| Posted: 27.08.2009 04:53 by Technet2k | Comments: 0 |
 The recently revealed Axel & Pixel has been confirmed by publisher Take-Two, an indie from Silver Wish Games. Also, P.B. Winterbottom, a "comical silent film world" about pie.
Peggle Nights is arriving too, and adds "exclusive multiplayer" features to the original. It's been "tuned specifically" for XBLA, and includes at least 60 new levels. | |
| ESRB lists Axel and Pixel "point-and-click", 2K to publish for XBLA? | |
| Posted: 25.08.2009 06:45 by Technet2k | Comments: 1 |
 At first it was believed the new title that appeared on the ESRB ratings list, adventure game 'Axel and Pixel', was being handled by 2K Games themselves; Mafia II's team.
Not so confirms 2K, Czech developer Silver Wish Games is working the project. It's an "E for Everyone" point-and-click adventure, with comic mischief and crude humour says the ESRB. | |
| Fable II Game of the Year Edition sighted | |
| Posted: 17.08.2009 13:38 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 0 |
 Listings for a Fable II Game of the Year edition are being seen at online retailers such as Play.com and ShopTo.net. The edition contains the Knothole Island and See the Future DLC for an estimated retail price of £39.99. | |
| Xbox Live down for 24 hours | |
| Posted: 16.06.2009 04:06 by Jamie Davey | Comments: 4 |
 Just to confirm that Xbox Live is now down, and should remain so for up to 24 hours. This is the planned scheduled maintenance that we mentioned last week. | |
