Monthly Archives: April 2010
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 22:39 BST
Martin: Move doesn’t “ruin the experience” of SOCOM 4
European SOCOM producer Elliott Martin has reiterated that just because Move has been implemented into SOCOM 4, doesn’t mean that you are being forced to use it – nor will it ruin your experience with the game.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Shooter, Sony
Tags: Elliott Martin, Move, socom 4, Zipper Interactive
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 21:19 BST
First screens from Bulletstorm released
EA, People Can Fly and Epic released the first in-game screens from Bulletstorm today, and you can get ‘em after the break.
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Posted in: EA, Hot, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: bulletstorm, epic, people can fly
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 21:37 BST
Four more ex-Infinity Ward vets join Respawn Entertainment
Four more ex-staffers from Infinity Ward have now joined up the ranks of Respawn Entertainment and Jason West & Vince Zampella.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, EA, Hot
Tags: Chad Genier, infinity ward, Preston Glenn, Respawn Entertainment, Sean Slayback, Zied Rieke
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 20:38 BST
Fallout: New Vegas gets previewed
Those looking forward to Obsidian’s take on the world of Fallout may wish to check out the latest preview for New Vegas.
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 20:02 BST
SWTOR: Darth Malgus, Mandalore, General Garza get bios
BioWare has revealed biographies for three characters that will have an influence on the course of events in Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 19:05 BST
Liberal Democrats are “committed to support” Games Tax Relief
The Liberal Democrats said today in a statement to TIGA that the introduction of Games Tax Relief is supported by the political party and that it wants to see the measures introduced as soon as possible.
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Posted in: Politics, Trade, UK
Tags: democrats, liberals, tax relief, uk game industry
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 18:16 BST
Rockstar dishes multiplayer details on Red Dead Redemption
You may not be able to swim in Red Dead Redemption, and your horse may prove to be just as smart as you, but don’t let all that throw you, because Rockstar says that there are loads of stuff you can do in the multiplayer bit.
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 18:04 BST
Rock Band sales decrease by seven percent
Viacom has announced that worldwide sales of Rock Band have decreased by seven percent during the quarter ending March 31, 2010.
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Posted in: EA, Music
Tags: Green Day: Rock Band, harmonix, mtv games, rock band, rock band 3, viacom
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 17:34 BST
Main character for Persona 5 has an introverted personality
Persona 5 director Katsura Hasino has dropped some tidbits of its main character, saying he’ll have an introvert personality.
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Posted in: Atlus, RPG
Tags: Katsura Hasino, Persona 5, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 5
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 17:05 BST
THQ details exclusive PS3 content for UFC 2010
Mike Richardson, community manager for THQ UK, has posted over on the EU PS Blog some content those buying UFC Undisputed 2010 will get exclusively on PS3.
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 17:22 BST
Bungie: New IP to be “even better” than Halo
The bar’s been raised. Pistols are good to go at half-dawn. Bungie is ready to make sure its new IP that will be published by Activision will be “even better than Halo.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Development, Hot
Tags: bungie, Joe Staten
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 16:15 BST
Hurry – Max Payne bundle is just $3.74 on Steam
Those wanting some Max Payne cheap, but not wanting the full Rockstar Collection up on Steam are in luck today, as there’s a bundle for the flawed hero on sale until 2.00pm today.
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 17:18 BST
Guild Wars 2 video shows the Elementalist in action
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Posted in: MMO, NCSoft, PC, RPG
Tags: arneanet, guild wars, Guild Wars 2
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 15:53 BST
Dead Space 2 site updated with visuals and some info
The website for Dead Space 2 has been revamped, and it is loaded with goodies to get you pumped for the sequel.
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Posted in: Action, EA, Hot, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: dead space, dead space 2, Viscerial Games
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 17:07 BST
APB formally announced for July 2 UK release
EA’s formally announced APB will release on July 2 in the UK, with a June 29 release in the US.
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 15:28 BST
Capcom ships one million SSFIV copies
Capcom has announced that the initial shipment of Super Street Fighter IV comes to a grand total of one million units worldwide.
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 15:10 BST
Lost Planet 2 video’s loaded with goodies
Lost Planet 2 has a new video out, and it shows all the weapons, armor, and characters you will be getting in it, including “God damn” Frank West, Wesker, and a Servbot.
It’s pretty nifty, and it’s below the jump courtesy of D’toid.
Game’s out in May for Xbox 360 and PS3.
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 14:37 BST
IW attorney: Activision covered up its horns with a Halo
Looks like before Jason West and Vince Zampella were fired from Activision, the duo were looking to get a deal from the publisher similar to what Bungie got.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Hot, Jobs, Legalities
Tags: Bob Schwartz, bungie, infinity ward, Jason West, vince zampella
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 14:41 BST
Activision: CoD: Black Ops will be the “most intense experience possible” [Update]
Activision’s just formally announced Call of Duty: Black Ops, saying it will be “the most intense, gripping and riveting experience possible”.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Hot, Shooter
Tags: Call of Duty: Black Ops, Mark Lamia, treyarch
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 14:04 BST
Codemasters releases extended F1 2010 dev diary
Codemasters has released an extended version of the second development diary for F1 2010, putting an emphasis on handling.
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Posted in: Codemasters, Hot, PC, PS3, Racing, Xbox 360
Tags: Codemasters Birmingham, F1 2010
Dragon’s Dogma reveal coming January 31