Monthly Archives: April 2010
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 20:48 BST
Singularity – Cause and Effect video
The newest video for Raven Software’s FPS Singularity may be called Cause and Effect, but it really just shows us how cool it would be to bust some shit up and then put it back together again with the handy-dandy Time Manipulation Device attached to your wrist
Apparently, you can also use it to suck the life force out of someone. That could also come in rather handy, depending upon the situation.
You can watch the video below the break.
The trailer released before this, Last Resort, can be found through here.
Remember – buy the game, get Prototype free.
Game’s out on June 29 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, Hot, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: raven software, singularity
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 19:46 BST
Penny Arcade founders land on annual TIME 100
The voting is complete for Time magazine’s top 100 most influential people, and on it in the artist section are Penny Arcade founders Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik sitting at number 14.
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Posted in: America, Charts, Hot, Journalism
Tags: Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik, Penny Aracde, time 100
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 19:25 BST
Splinter Cell Thursday hands out the FAMAS G2
Ubisoft is making good on its promise to deliver free Splinter Cell: Conviction goodies every Thursday, by handing out the FAMAS G2 assault rifle today.
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Posted in: Action, Hot, Ubisoft, Xbox 360
Tags: splinter cell conviction, tom clancy
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 18:50 BST
First DLC episode for Alan Wake included with copies of the game for free
Microsoft’s announced the first DLC episode of Alan Wake will be included with every copy of the game when it releases in two weeks time.
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 18:46 BST
Tippl: Online “expected” to be a big part of Bungie’s new game
Activision COO Thomas Tippl has said that Bungie has a “well thought-out business model” behind the game it’s working on at the moment.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Development, Hot
Tags: Brian Jarrard, bungie, Thomas Tippl
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 18:14 BST
Euro PSN update, April 29 – LBP, SSFIV, FIFA South Africa
Sony has updated the European end of PSN, and just a reminder – this will be the last week updates are posted on Thursday, so next week you will be getting the goods on Wednesday.
Highlights this week include the first SSFIV challenger pack; loads of special offers including some on LBP Street Fighter outfits; and 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa hitting PSP on the digital front tomorrow.
Read onward.
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 17:37 BST
Sony: Bungie/Activision deal is “great news for all gamers”
Sony’s said in a statement that today’s announcement of Bungie’s new ten-year deal to have its new IP published by Activision on various platforms as “great news for gamers”.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, Hot, PS3, Shooter, Sony
Tags: bungie, patrick seybold, scea
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 17:46 BST
Bungie: New game “might be” at E3
Bungie’s Brian Jarrard has told VG247 that its new IP that will be published by Activision “might be” at E3 in June.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, Hot, Microsoft, Shooter
Tags: Brian Jarrard, bungie
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 17:54 BST
Jarrard: Reach “for all intents and purposes” is its final Halo game
Bungie’s Brian Jarrard has told VG247 that “for all intents and purposes”, Reach will be the firm’s final Halo game.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Development, Hot
Tags: brain jarrard, bungie, halo, reach
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 17:41 BST
Bungie: IW controversy does not put it off from working with Activision
Bungie’s Brian Jarrard has told VG247 that despite the scandal going on between Infinity Ward and Activision, the signing of a 10-year, multi-platform exclusivity deal on it’s next IP with the company is an “exciting step” in the company’s future.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Development, Hot
Tags: Brian Jarrard, bungie
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 08:58 BST
Interview: Bungie on signing with Activision for a decade
Earlier today, Activision shocked the news community with the signing of a 10-year, multi-platform exclusivity deal on Bungie’s next big game IP. We just got off the phone with Bungie’s Brian Jarrard. Get the full conversation after the break.
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 16:03 BST
Bethesda opens new offices in France and Germany
Bethesda has announced that it has expanded its global operations by opening offices in Frankfurt and Paris.
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Posted in: Bethesda, Europe, France, Germany, Jobs
Tags: Frank Matzke, Julie Chalmette, sean brennan, ZeniMax
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 15:46 BST
Microsoft: Bungie partnership “remains unchanged” despite Activision deal
Microsoft’s just told VG247 that its partnership with Bungie remains the same, despite today’s announcement that it had signed a ten-year publishing deal with Activision on its new IP.
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 15:29 BST
Bungie: “We are still independent”, new IP “has a concrete path”
In case you haven’t got the memo yet, Bungie’s remaining independent despite today’s announcement of a ten-year deal of its new game with Activision.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, Hot, Shooter
Tags: bungie, Halo: Reach
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 15:11 BST
SSFIV alternate costume packs get dated
The release schedule for the alternate costume packs coming to Super Street Fighter IV has been revealed, and while there is really no rhyme or reason to the timing of each, at least it’s something.
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 14:48 BST
Dead Space 2 teaser trailer decoded
IGN’s posted up decoding of the in-game alphabet messages in the first Dead Space 2 trailer, released today.
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Posted in: Action, EA, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: dead space 2, visceral games
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 14:43 BST
Pachter: Bungie/Activision project is “well along in development”
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has said the just-announced Bungie that’s to be published by Activision is “well along in its development”.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, Hot, Shooter
Tags: bungie, call of duty, infinity ward, michael pachter, wedbush morgan
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 14:38 BST
Screens – Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Crystal Dynamics sent us over some screens from Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light this morning, featuring fantasy artist Michael Komarck’s interpretation of Lara and Totec.
It’s the first official piece of art for Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light to be released, and it’s below the break.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, Arcade, Eidos, Hot, PC, PSN, Square Enix, Xbox Live
Tags: Crystal Dynamics, lara croft, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, michael komarck
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 14:11 BST
New Alan Wake trailer rocks the boat
Want a Thursday afternoon scare? Look no further then a new Alan Wake trailer after the break.
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 | 13:31 BST
Bungie signs exclusive 10-year Activision deal on “next big action game universe” [Update]
Update: There’s video of execs talking about the deal after the break.
Original: Activision has just announced a show-stopping 10-year deal with Bungie, the developer’s first alignment since splitting from Microsoft.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, Hot, Shooter
Dragon’s Dogma reveal coming January 31