Monthly Archives: February 2010
Mon, Feb 15, 2010 | 08:50 GMT
6-on-6 Metal Gear Online tournament announced by Konami
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Posted in: Konami, PS3, Shooter
Tags: kojima productions, metal gear online
Mon, Feb 15, 2010 | 08:19 GMT
AIAS awards to be streamed live this Thursday
It’s been announced the 13th Interactive Achievement Awards, taking place from the DICE Summit in Las Vegas this week, will be streamed live online from its website.
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Posted in: Awards, DICE Summit 2010
Tags: 13th Interactive Achievement Awards, AIAS
Mon, Feb 15, 2010 | 08:11 GMT
Future announces UK PSN mag, FirstPlay
Future Publishing has announced FirstPlay, an interactive magazine for the PlayStation Network in a similar vein America’s Qore.
Mon, Feb 15, 2010 | 07:19 GMT
WoW: Burning Crusade allowed to launch in China
The Chinese GAPP (General Adminstration of Press and Publication) has decided to allow World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade to be published in the country.
Mon, Feb 15, 2010 | 06:55 GMT
Gas Powered Games announces Kings and Castles
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Posted in: Hot, PC, Strategy
Tags: Chris Taylor's Kings and Castles, Gas Powered Games
Sun, Feb 14, 2010 | 19:49 GMT
First FFXIII commercial shows 360 version only
The first TV commercial of Final Fantasy XIII has appeared in the US overnight.
Get it below.
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Posted in: Hot, PS3, RPG, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: ffxiii, final fantasy XIII
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 23:16 GMT
The Secret World will not be a grindfest, says Funcom
Funcom’s Ragnar Tornquist has said that The Secret World will be accessible to all players no matter what their level once released.
This means no grinding away until you are level 30 to get special powers – you will automatically have some from the get-go.
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Posted in: Hot, MMO, PC
Tags: funcom, Ragnar Tornquist, the secret world
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 22:42 GMT
Dev videos for Metro 2033 chat about currency, societies, graphics
A couple new Metro 2033 videos were released this week, and we have both below the break for you, courtesy of GameTrailers.
In both, game producer Luis Gigliotti chats about the game’s visuals, the Metro system, societies in the underground, and how bullets have become currency in the world of Metro 2033.
It looks rather good actually.
The game’s out in March for Xbox 360 and PC, and if you pre-order it through Steam you get Red Faction: Guerrilla for free.
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 22:26 GMT
Mount & Blade is Steam’s weekend deal at 85% off
Those who have not tried out Mount & Blade should head on over to Steam, as the game is 85 percent off this weekend.
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Posted in: PC, RPG
Tags: Mount & Blade, Mount & Blade: Warband, paradox interactive, TaleWolrds, Warband
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 22:05 GMT
Latest AvP video is loaded with violence – and it is good
Rebellion and SEGA released a new Aliens vs Preadtor video this weekend, and it looks like the game’s gonna be a very violent ride.
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 21:48 GMT
Prepare to be assimilated – Borg conflicts arise in Star Trek Online
Star Trek Online players will be pleased to know that not only can they look forward to more Klingon content being released for the MMO, but more PvP as well.
Oh yeah, and the Borg.
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 21:30 GMT
Argos and GAME deals on Xbox 360 Arcade are very reasonable
Still holding out on buying yourself an Xbox 360 Arcade? Not wanting to put in £159.99 towards one?
Well, Argos has one up on its site for £99.99.
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Posted in: Hot, Retail, UK, Xbox 360
Tags: argos, game, valentine deals, weekend deals
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 21:01 GMT
The Indie Love Bundle comes with 6 games for cheap
Those looking for a great deal on an indie bundle should look no further than the Indie Love Bundle, which is on sale for $20 until Friday, February 19.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, Arcade, Casual, Hot, PC, Platformer, Puzzler
Tags: And Yet it Moves, Auditorium, Aztaka, Eufloria, indie games, machinarium, Osmos, The Indie Love Bundle
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 20:43 GMT
Aussie game retailers ready for adaption to R18+ classification
Australian retailers EB Games, GAME and Gametraders are prepared to ready stores for the possibility of an R18+ classification in the country.
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Posted in: Australia, Politics
Tags: australian gamers, R18+ rating
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 20:03 GMT
AoC: Rise of the Godslayer screens show scary wolf mounts
Some new screens and a video showing the wolf mount for Age of Conan’s Rise of the Godslayer expansion were released by Funcom this week.
Dunno if we would ever want to ride a wolf that harbored a maw like that one – but to each his own.
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Posted in: Development, MMO, PC
Tags: age of conan, AoC: Hyborian Adventures, funcom, Joel Bylos, rise of the godslayer
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 19:40 GMT
Viacom wants bonuses paid out to Rock Band devs back
MTV Games’ parent company Viacom plans on to seek a partial refund on the $150 million in bonuses it paid Harmonix back in 2008.
Guess since music sales have slumped, it needs the money.
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 19:14 GMT
SSFIV and Capcom want to wish you a happy V-Day
The lovely ladies of Super Street Fighter IV and Capcom would like to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day.
To celebrate, a video featuring Cammy, Chun-Li and Juri in action has been released. We have it for you below the break.
You can also send special SSFIV-related e-valentines to that “special someone” through Capcom Unity.
Game’s out on April 27 for PS3 and Xbox 360, with 10 new characters, new Ultra combos, new stages, the return of bonus stages and beefed-up online modes. There’s also a Collector’s Edition.
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Posted in: Capcom, Fighter, Hot, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: ssfiv, super street fighter iv, valentines
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 | 18:53 GMT
No Gamepad support for BioShock 2 on PC, says 2K
2K has stated on the BioShock 2 official forums that gamepad support for the game on PC will not be implemented.
Ace Attorney 5 in the works, original trilogy getting HD brush up