Monthly Archives: January 2011
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 15:56 GMT
Lewie’s weekly deals, January 17 – Bulletstorm, Dead Space 2, Tomb Raider
Are you ready for another boatload of cheap games? Get your payment method of choice ready, because it’s time for your weekly dose of cheap gaming. For more bargain games throughout the week, be sure to check out SavyGamer.co.uk.
The deals are beneath the cut.
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 15:24 GMT
Interview: Tactics Ogre director Hiroshi Minagawa
We all love it when Japanese games get released in English, because they sometimes come with odd and amusing subtitles. Tactics Ogre is no exception with its quaint subline, “Let us Cling Together.” We’re not sure what we’re clinging onto, but let’s do it together.
The funny thing about this particular subtitle is that the Japanese version is actually called Tactics Ogre: Wheel of Fortune, which makes much more sense seeing that the game starts off with tarot cards.
On a recent trip to Tokyo, we spoke to director Hiroshi Minagawa, part of what can only be called the “dream team” working on the SRPG’s remake: the original released in 1995 for Super Famicom.
He talked to us about his worries for the European audience, major changes from the original and how the fans are not always right.
Tactics Ogre will release in Europe for PSP on February 25.
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Posted in: Hot, Interview, PSP, RPG, Square Enix, Strategy
Tags: Hiroshi Minagawa, tactics ogre
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 15:21 GMT
New LBP2 trailer does the do ahead of release this week
As it gears up for its worldwide release this week, Sony’s released a new trailer of LittleBigPlanet 2.
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Posted in: Arcade, Hot, PS3, Platformer, Sony
Tags: littlebigplanet 2, media molecule
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 15:23 GMT
Plants vs Zombies this week’s Live Deal of the Week
This week’s Live Deal of the Week is Plants vs Zombies. It’s gone down in price to 800 MS points from 1200. You can get it here.
Gold members only. And that’s it.
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 14:23 GMT
Another PS Phone video appears online
Another day, another PS Phone video from China. This exciting new footage has the device “al fresco”.
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 14:08 GMT
Report: Eidos Montreal confirms 25 hour playtime for Deus Ex: Human Revolution
According to the newest issue of PC Gamer (via CVG), Deus Ex: Human Revolution will last up to 25 hours.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, RPG, Sony, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: david anfossi, Deus Ex: Human Revoluton, Eidos Monreal
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 14:06 GMT
Rumour: Microsoft preparing Kinect drivers, SDK for PC
WinRumors is reporting that Microsoft is preparing PC-compatible drivers and an SDK for Kinect.
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 13:25 GMT
New Tekken Tag Tournament 2 screens get punchy
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Posted in: Fighter, Namco Bandai
Tags: Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 13:07 GMT
First X-Men Destiny screens appear in video
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard
Tags: silicon knights, x-men: destiny
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 13:04 GMT
SOE: Planetside Next due late Q1/early Q2, Free Realms PS3 probably launching next month
SOE head John Smedley has told Eurogamer that he expects Planetside Next to launch in either later first quarter or early second quarter of 2011.
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Posted in: Hot, MMO, PC, PS3, Shooter, Sony, Sony Online Entertainment
Tags: Free Realms, PlanetSide Next
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 13:02 GMT
Kaos admits Homefront crunch
Kaos general manager David Votypka has admitted to Develop that the developer has been knee-deep in crunch mode on Homefront, following accusations from a “source” inside the studio.
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Posted in: Hot, PC, PS3, Shooter, THQ, Xbox 360
Tags: David Votypka, homefront, kaos studios
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 11:55 GMT
Mature 3DS box-art to feature black banners
Nintendo’s announced a new way to distinguish the difference between family-friendly 3DS titles and those not-so-friendly in Japan: it’s putting a black banner on the adult box.
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Posted in: 3DS, Nintendo
Tags: Splinter Cell 3DS
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 11:53 GMT
Ballmer: “Xbox isn’t a gaming console”
Microsoft mega-boss Steve Ballmer has told USA Today that he believes Xbox 360 isn’t a videogaming machine.
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 11:34 GMT
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Get your questions answered by Eden Games
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Posted in: Hot, Namco Bandai, PC, PS3, Racing, Xbox 360
Tags: Eden Games, test drive unlimited 2
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 11:15 GMT
New Elemental expansion “a new game,” says Stardock
Stardock’s called the first expansion to Elemental: War of Magic, known as Fallen Enchantress, “a new game”.
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Posted in: PC, Stardock, Strategy
Tags: Elemental: War of Magic, Fallen Enchantress
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 10:19 GMT
Rumour – iPad 2 display to be twice as sharp as current model
According to a MacRumors report, the display for iPad 2 is to be doubled over the original model.
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 09:58 GMT
Bowling: I-Ward will “not rely solely on platform security” after PS3 crack
Infinity Ward community head Rob Bowling has said that it will no longer solely rely on the first-party security of consoles, following reports that Modern Warfare 2 online stats were affected on PS3.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Hot, PS3, Shooter, Sony
Tags: infinity ward, modern warfare 2, rob bowling
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 | 09:36 GMT
Akuma, Taskmaster confirmed for MvC3
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Posted in: Capcom, Fighter, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Akuma, marvel vs capcom 3, Taskmaster
Mass Effect 3: Special Forces Trailer shows the multiplayer in action