Monthly Archives: March 2010
Sat, Mar 13, 2010 | 07:52 GMT
Reggie: Competitors’ race to motion is “embarrassing”
NoA boss Reggie Fils-Aime has told Kotaku that Nintendo would have been “embarrassed” to be part of Microsoft and Sony’s catch-up to motion gaming.
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Posted in: GDC 2010, Hot, Microsoft, Nintendo, PS3, Sony, Wii, Xbox 360
Tags: natal, PlayStation Move, project natal, reggie fils-aime
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 21:37 GMT
Chaos Rising – Last Stand footage, launch trailer, top review scores
If you still need convincing that Dawn of War II add-on Chaos Rising is all kinds of awesome, hit the link for the game’s last two explodo-trailers and a list of high review scores. Pretty simple, right?
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Posted in: Hot, PC, Strategy, THQ
Tags: Chaos Rising, Dawn of War II, relic entertainment
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 20:42 GMT
OnLive pricing could stunt growth, says analyst
Signal Hill’s Todd Greenwald has warned that a small install base and expensive pricing model could stifle Cloud gaming service OnLive’s growth.
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Posted in: GDC 2010, Hot, PC
Tags: onlive, Signal Hill, Todd Greenwald
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 20:34 GMT
Rein “blown away” by OnLive
Epic VP Mark Rein’s has said that playing with OnLive was an excellent experience, and that only the “super hardcore” will notice lag.
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 20:19 GMT
Gene Simmons to be the “voice” of Guitar Hero 6
Kiss singer Gene Simmons, speaking to GameOn, has confirmed he’s to appear as the “voice” of Guitar Hero 6.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Hot, Rhythm action
Tags: gene simmons, guitar hero 6, red octane
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 20:04 GMT
Ubi confirms Silent Hunter 5 CE Germany recall
Ubisoft’s confirmed to VG247 that the German Collector’s Edition of Silent Hunter 5 has been recalled, following reports of the game carrying swastikas.
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Posted in: Germany, Hot, PC, Simulation, Strategy, Ubisoft
Tags: silent hunter 5, swastika
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 20:04 GMT
Shovelware for Move is “obviously a concern”, says SCEA
Sony WWS VP in the US, Scott Rhode, has said shovelware software for PlayStation Move is a big “concern”.
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 19:32 GMT
Square Enix hiring staff for next-gen engine
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Posted in: Development, PS4, Square Enix
Tags: next gen, Xbox 720
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 19:27 GMT
2K: BioShock 2 DLC already on the disc to keep audience together
2K has confirmed that yesterday’s BioShock 2 DLC is indeed just an unlock for content already held on the game’s disc, saying the content’s being delivered this way in order to not “split the player-base”.
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 19:02 GMT
Ubisoft confirms Splinter Cell: Conviction demo
Creative director for Splinter Cell: Conviction Max Beland has confirmed there will be a demo of the game coming before its April release.
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Posted in: Action, Hot, PC, Ubisoft, Xbox 360
Tags: Max Beland, splinter cell conviction, Ubisoft, ubisoft montreal
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 18:38 GMT
Heavy Rain restocked in the UK
SCEE just noted that “all” major retailers have now taken on more Heavy Rain stock in the UK, after reports of shortages.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, Hot, PS3, Sony, UK
Tags: heavy rain, quantic dream
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 18:20 GMT
GDC: Sid Meier keynote at 10:30am PST – liveblog here [Update]
Update: We’ve off! Get all the news below.
Original: Sony may have made the biggest splash this week with its off-site GDC press conference, but that’s just it: “off-site”.
GDC’s real deal happens today in the form of a keynote from Firaxis’s Sid Meier, creator of Civilization. He’ll be delivering his speech in San Francisco this morning, and Steph’s going to be there for us with a liveblog.
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Posted in: 2K, GDC 2010, Hot, PC
Tags: Cilvilzation V, Firaxis Games, sid meier
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 17:57 GMT
Naughty Dog: Uncharted PSP would be “fantastic”
Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells has told Joystiq it would be “fantastic” to see an Uncharted game on PSP.
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Posted in: Action, GDC 2010, Hot, PSP, Sony
Tags: evan wells, naughty dog, Uncharted PSP
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 17:55 GMT
Greenberg on Move: “Only Natal makes you the controller”
Microsoft production boss Aaron Greenberg’s thrown out a response to Sony’s Move reveal earlier this week, saying that Natal’s the only solution for controller-free motion gaming.
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Posted in: GDC 2010, Hot, Microsoft, PS3, Sony, Xbox 360
Tags: Aaron Greenberg, natal, PlayStation Move, project natal, ps move
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 17:40 GMT
Report: Silent Hunter 5 recalled in Germany over swastika use
German website Computerbase is claiming that the special edition of Ubisoft’s Silent Hunter 5 has been recalled over the use of swastikas.
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Posted in: Germany, Hot, PC, Strategy, Ubisoft
Tags: collector's edition, silent hunter 5
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 17:17 GMT
GT5 gets another stunning trailer
We’re not entirely sure Polyphony’s upcoming PS3 racer could look any better. Make your own mind up after the link.
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Posted in: Hot, PS3, Racing, Sony
Tags: gran turismo 5, gt5, Polyphony Digital
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 16:41 GMT
Metal Gear Solid: Rising will bring in “new users”, says Kojima
Peace Walker? Phft, that’s for the hardcore Metal Gear massive: Hideo Kojima reckons Rising will bring in new fans for the series.
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Posted in: Action, Hot, Konami, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: hideo kojima, kojima productions, metal gear solid rising
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 16:42 GMT
New Brink trailer shows mad fighting, dying
Yes, it may “only” be CGI, but the latest cinematic trailer for Brink shows off its running, shooting, killing and dying concept very nicely. Did we mention we think this looks brilliant?
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 16:03 GMT
Mafia II has two driving modes, updated combat system
Mafia II’s senior producer, Denby Grace, has explained to VG247 some of the changes the team made to the driving and combat mechanics in the series, one of which is the addition of two driving modes instead of one.
Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 15:23 GMT
Steamworks to be integrated into Unreal Engine 3
Epic’s announced a partnership with Valve to bring Steamworks to Unreal Engine 3, meaning the tools will now be offered to UE3 licensees for nothing.
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Posted in: Development, GDC 2010, Valve
Tags: Epic Games, mark rein, steam, steamworks
Ace Attorney 5 in the works, original trilogy getting HD brush up