Monthly Archives: May 2009

Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver have appeared on Japanese TV – proof after the break.

It appears to feature a child being trailed by a chikorita, which is likely to cause all kinds of ructions in Pokéfanland. Perhaps it won’t.

No specific details on release as yet.

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Activision’s released the first in-game footage of Modern Warfare 2. See it after the break.

Looks as though you’re going to be getting chilly in the shooter sequel. There’s video there of snowmobiles, helicopters in the snow and some more snow.

It’s very brief, but a full trailer’s to be shown on May 24.

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Tons of stuff happens during the week with MMOs that it would just boggle your brains, so it’s all here for you in one post as usual.

Fallen Earth promises to be different by being “elf free”, Star Wars revealed the Trooper class, EVE gets a bit of a storyline change, and LOTRO shows you how to pull off those tricky fellowship maneuvers.

Wanna know the rest? Of course you do, and it’s all after the break.

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Sony corp head Howard Stringer’s told Nikkei Electronics Asia that PSN is to be found across hardware other that PS3, a move the exec describes as a shift to an “open” system.

“We developed brand new, absolutely incredible technology for the PlayStation 3 (PS3), but the cost was high. We’ve adopted a slightly different approach now, and are evolving the PS3 into a platform for web services,” Stringer said.

“A lot of people thought Sony’s content download service was doomed, but it’s in a pretty good place right now in the form of the PlayStation Network, available to PS3 users for network gaming, video, etc. The DRM is based on Marlin, an open scheme developed by consumer electronics companies and other companies.

“What does all this mean?” he added. “Very simply, it means that Sony has begun the transition from a closed system to an open one.

“Next we will be expanding the PlayStation Network to hardware other than the PS3, because the number of PS3 units sold puts a limit on the scale of the network possible. Sony has a vertical structure for each product line, an organisational structure that resists change, so it will take time to achieve this network growth. However, a large number of employees share my opinion on this.”

So. Which hardware are you talking about specifically, Howard?

Thanks, Edge.

3D Realms being done and dusted, there’s not much holding back Duke Nukem Forever assets seeping out. As you can see after the break.

It’s not confirmed as coming from the game, but it clearly is. It comes from ex-3D Realms employee Bryan Brewer’s personal website.

Thanks, Joystiq.

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The fourth studio to be born from Ensemble’s ashes is NewToy, Joystiq reports.

The company’s first project is World War Robot, in collaboration with comic book chap Ashley Wood.

Details through there.

Some screenshots from Fuel were posted earlier today on CVG.

A few look familiar, a few don’t. Check ‘em out anyway.

There’s also a trailer posted after the break.

The Codemasters racer will release at the end of May for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

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PSW Magazine has stated in its latest issue that The Lost and Damned DLC for GTA IV will land on PS3 in August.

The article said that Microsoft only had a 6 month exclusivity deal for the content, which is where PSW came up with an August release window.

Take this as a rumor until official word comes out of Rockstar.

Via GamingFront.

Double Fine has released some concept art for Brutal Legend.

You’ll notice that the main character originally looked a lot like Lemmy instead of Jack Black.

Either one would have been fine we reckon, but Lemmy is a whole lot scarier.

Check them out here.

Daniel “Deejay” Jones has tweeted that Binary Tweed’s Clover has passed peer review.

Won’t be much longer until it’s on Xbox Live, hopefully.

Deejay is currently on holiday, but promises to provide more details on Monday.

Check back with us then.

Relic has released more information regarding the upcoming patch for Dawn of War II.

Patch 1.3 will include new abilities, armor, wargear and weapons

The new scout armor provides a burst of speed to squads facing melee attacks, while new a weapon called the Roar of Revelation, is a shotgun that stuns and causes knockbacks from stealth.

A new sword, Ardent Wrath, dishes out 52 damage-per-second and can stun enemies with a charge attack. There’s also a new ability for the Dreadnaught assault cannon.

Cool stuff.

Via LA Examiner.

PopCap has added twelve achievements to the Steam version of Plants vs. Zombies.

Here’s the full list:

• Ask Me About Mustache Mode: Enable Mustache Mode
• Better Off Dead: Get to a streak of 10 in I, Zombie Endless
• China Shop: Get to a streak of 15 in Vasebreaker Endless
• Cryptozombologist: Discover the top secret zombie
• Explodonator: Blow up 10 zombies with a single cherry bomb
• Home Lawn Security: Complete adventure mode
• Immortal: Get to 20 flags in Survival Endless
• Morticulturalist: Collect all 49 plants
• Nobel Peas Prize: Get the golden sunflower trophy
• Spudow!: Blow up a zombie using a potato mine
• Towering Wisdom: Grow the Tree of Wisdom to 100 feet
• Walk This Way: Hypnotize the lead dancer zombie

Hit the links for more.

Thanks, D’toid.

Capcom and Mad Catz are releasing a special Street Fighter IV bundle for PC users.

The controller/game bundle will set you back $60, retails only in the US, and will be available on July 7.

Gamers outside the US will have to get it online.

More details can be found through the links.

Thanks, 1UP.

Universe at War: Earth Assault is up for grabs on Steam for $4.99.

That’s 75 percent off.

It’s this weekend only, so hurry on over if you want the RTS for cheap.

Gearbox has posted a wanted listing for paid summer interns over on its site.

The Contractors of Gearbox Software program allows selected applicants to work with staff on titles currently in production.

You must possess previous experience in gameplay, level or mods design and cannot be currently employed with a development studio.

Submissions are being accepted on the Gearbox site until May 20. The intern program starts June 15 and may lead to a permanent placement at the Dallas studio.

Via Joystiq.

Codemasters has released a few details on Ashes Cricket 2009 for the PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii.

Developed by Transmission Games, every major international team is included along with 18 stadiums from 12 countries, Twenty20 games, one-dayers, a tutorial, test matches, two-player online and four-player offline.

Those familiar with the sport will recognize commentary from Shane Warne and Tony Greig, to name a couple.

Expect it to hit retail this summer, with the Wii version landing later in the year.

Head on over to GameSpot for a look at it along with a developer interview.

Looks like last month’s rumor that Krome Studios was working on a new Star Wars title called The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes is now official.

The game is slated for a September 15 release on DS, PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii.

Entertainment Weekly has a video of it here.

Damn it.

BioWare just tweeted that a new Dragon Age: Origins trailer was available on YouTube.

We have it posted for you after the break.

This trailer shows a “war torn world filled with blood and lust”.

Yeah, there’s romance in it.

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Jolt Online Gaming as announced a browser-based casual MMO called Playboy Manager.

Yes, it sounds exactly as it seems. Facepalm.

Centered around trading card and turn-based gaming, it features exclusive content from Playboy, including videos and photos of the models.

Your character plays a “crack talent agent” that manages the career of up-and-coming Playboy models, with the goal being to take your models straight to the bottom, er um, top.

Basically living the life of Hef without the perks.

Those who pre-register for it here could win a lifetime subscription to the art pamphlet.

Qore subscribers will be happy to know that vouchers for the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves multiplayer beta are starting to arrive via email.

Once you get your invite, hold onto it because you will need to redeem the included code to participate.

If you are not a Qore subscriber, you have until May 15 to become one if you want in on it.

The beta runs from June 3-28.