Monthly Archives: August 2010
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 | 04:01 BST
Blizzard wants “right partners” for a StarCraft movie, says James Cameron would fit the bill
“Yes, Mr. Cameron? If you’re not too busy back-stroking in your private water park wave pool filled with half the world’s money, we’ve got someone on the line who might be able to help you scoop up the other half.”
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Hot, Movies, PC, Strategy
Tags: blizzard, james cameron, movie, starcraft
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 | 03:20 BST
Rumor: Microsoft finally revamping Xbox controller’s d-pad
If this event was a library book, it’d be so long overdue that even Bill Gates would go white with sheer horror when he got a look at the late fee.
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 19:57 BST
Borderlands gets GOTY Edition, DLC included
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Posted in: 2K, Action, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: borderlands, gearbox, gearbox software
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 19:36 BST
Ubisoft shows PAX line-up, confirms Outland reveal
Ubisoft said today it would show XBLA and PSN title Outland for the first time at PAX this week, as well as airing Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, MotionSports, Child of Eden, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, H.A.W.X. 2 and Just Dance 2.
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Posted in: Action, Casual, Hot, Kinect, PAX 2010, PC, PS3, Rhythm action, Ubisoft, Wii, Xbox 360
Tags: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Child of Eden, H.A.W.X. 2, Just Dance 2, MotionSports, outland, Your Shape Fitness Evolved
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 17:54 BST
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero delayed in Japan only, Capcom confirms
Following news this morning that Capcom had delayed Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, the 360-only prequel to Dead Rising 2, in Japan, the publisher has confirmed the game will release in the US and Europe tomorrow, as planned.
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Posted in: Action, Capcom, Hot, Xbox 360
Tags: dead rising 2, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 10:05 BST
Fallout: New Vegas Achievements spilt
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Posted in: Action, Bethesda, RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: achievements, Fallout: New Vegas
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 10:44 BST
Microsoft PC chief: Unannounced game aimed at GPU, CPU upgraders
If you thought the new-look Age of Empires meant Microsoft was moving on from PC hardware junkies and into the casual space, think again: Microsoft Game Studios GM Dave Luehmann has confirmed to VG247 that the company is working on at least one game that will “encourage that type of behaviour.”
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Posted in: Hot, Microsoft, PC, gamescom 2010
Tags: age of empires online, Dave Luehmann, Microsoft Game Studios
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 08:36 BST
Epic Mickey gets $70 CE
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Posted in: Disney, Platformer, Wii
Tags: epic mickey, warren spector
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 11:20 BST
Sony shows Move RTS unit selection
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Posted in: Hot, PS3, PlayStation Move, Sony, Strategy
Tags: Anton Mikhailov, Eugen Systems, Richard Marks, ruse
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 07:55 BST
DC Universe Online screens feature weirdos fighting
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Posted in: MMO, PC, PS3, RPG, Sony Online Entertainment
Tags: DC Universe Online
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 07:11 BST
Reminder: PSN down for maintenance today
Just a heads-up: as previously reported, PSN is down for work today, and won’t be fully operational from 8.00am-9.00pm BST.
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 07:06 BST
Dead Rising Case Zero gameplay in wild
Ten minutes of Dead Rising: Case Zero gameplay video is below the fold, showing what to expect from the zombie-bashing bloodfest when it hits Xbox Live in a few days time.
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Posted in: Action, Capcom, Horror, Xbox 360
Tags: dead rising 2, Dead Rising: Case Zero
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 16:57 BST
EA registers The Sims 4 domain [Update]
Update: As Destructoid points out, EA’s also register TheSims5.com, TheSims6.com and TheSims7.com. Guess there’s no need to call the Hardy Boys.
Original: EA has registered TheSims4.com, suggesting its currently working on yet another title in the series. Bet you never saw that coming.
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Posted in: EA, PC, PS3, Simulation, Xbox 360
Tags: the sims 3, The Sims 4
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 06:34 BST
Metroid Other M gets new action trailer
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Posted in: Nintendo, Wii
Tags: Metroid: Other M
Sun, Aug 29, 2010 | 11:52 BST
Next L4D 2 Mutations: GibFest on PC, Chainsaw Massacre on 360
Valve has detailed this week’s Left 4 Dead 2 Mutations for both PC and Xbox 360, giving you the opportunity to blast zombies with bullets or tear them apart, depending on what way you swing.
Sun, Aug 29, 2010 | 11:41 BST
2K Marin staff working on second major project