Monthly Archives: January 2011
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 19:54 GMT
AMD finally releases Fusion line of combined CPU/GPU processors
AMD has announced that the first PCs and laptops to contain its combined CPU and a GPU product, Fusion, are now available at retail.
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 19:28 GMT
Minecraft nears 1 million sales
Speaking in the wake of a trio of IGF nominations, developer Markus “Notch” Persson has confirmed that Minecraft is closing in on 1 million sales, having released the indie beast in May 2009.
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 19:26 GMT
OnLive discounted 33% through January 9, surround sound coming soon
OnLive has announced it’s not only partnering with SRS Labs to deliver surround sound to users of its service in early 2011, but that until January 9 you can get 33 percent off the OnLive game system along with a free game of your choice.
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Posted in: hardware
Tags: cloud, onlive, srs surround sound
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 19:17 GMT
RIFT set to release on March 1, founders sub program unveiled
Trion Worlds has give its fantasy MMORPG, RIFT a release date along with some news on the pre-order program and a collector’s edition.
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 22:05 GMT
Capcom blames Sony for lack of visible alternate SSFIV costumes on PS3
Capcom has said the reason Super Street Fighter IV players on PS3 can’t see alternate costumes downloaded and worn by opponents is all down to Sony.
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 18:43 GMT
Android and Apple gaining on Symbian smartphones in UK
A chart over on comScore shows that Google’s Android platform, along with Apple’s iPhone, is gaining on the popular Symbian smartphone market in the UK.
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Posted in: Mobile, UK, hardware, iPhone
Tags: Android, smartphone market, symbian smartphone
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 18:19 GMT
Valve “not schizophrenic” despite its release schedule being a bit sporadic
Valve has said its release line-up is not as random or “schizophrenic” as it appears to be, but is, in fact, a properly planned out affair. Who knew?
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Posted in: Development, Mac, PC, PS3, Valve, Xbox 360
Tags: doug lombardi
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 18:15 GMT
New DC Universe Online vid shows off Gorilla Island “alert”
The PS Blog‘s posted up the latest video of DC Universe Online, showing off another “alert”. That’s “instance,” to everyone else in MMO-land.
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Posted in: MMO, PC, PS3, RPG, Sony Online Entertainment
Tags: DC Universe Online, gorilla island
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 18:04 GMT
Which? survey shows secondhand stores paying peanuts for trade-ins
Consumer group Which? has found some retailers which accept used games pay less than 30 percent of the game’s total retail worth.
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Posted in: Stuff, UK, study
Tags: survey, survey says, used game sales, Which?
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 17:33 GMT
Shogun 2 UK pre-order incentives detailed
Sega just announced its Shogun 2 pre-order incentives for the UK, detailing where to buy and what you’ll get if you charge in early.
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Posted in: PC, Sega, Strategy, UK
Tags: creative assembly, shogun 2, Shogun 2: Total War, total war: shogun 2
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 17:22 GMT
PSP Phone shots show Xperia and PlayStation logos
Engadget has posted up pictures of Sony’s yet-to-be-announced PlayStation Phone, courtesy of Japanese blog Forum 7. The shots show the phone with the Xperia and PlayStation logos.
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Posted in: Development, Hot, Mobile, Rumour, Sony, hardware
Tags: codename zeus, playstation phone, psp phone, sony ericsson z-1, xperia x10
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 16:51 GMT
VAT increase pushes up game prices in UK
Today’s 2.5 percent UK VAT increase to 20 percent has, rather obviously, had a knock-on effect on retail prices – including those of games.
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 18:33 GMT
EA announces Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12 Collector’s Edition, access to The Masters, Tiger-less cover
EA has announced it’s collaborating with Augusta National Golf Club to feature the Masters Tournament in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12.
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Posted in: EA, PS3, Sports, Wii, Xbox 360
Tags: golf, tiger woods, tiger woods PGA tour 12, tiger woods pga tour 12: the masters
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 16:09 GMT
Eight-pack of Johnny Cash tracks hitting Rock Band 3 today
Harmonix has announced Rock Band 3 will get a heaping-helping dose of the Man in Black today.
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Posted in: Music, PS3, Rhythm action, Wii, Xbox 360
Tags: harmonix, johnny cash, rock band 3
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 15:41 GMT
Study: Brain MRI while gaming allows scientists to “map the ethereal concept of attention”
Matt Richtel, a blogger for The New York Times, recently took part in a University of California study which took an MRI of his brain while he played a racing videogame to determine his brain’s ability to multitask.
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 15:29 GMT
Capcom’s CES line-up revealed
In what’s probably going to be the only attendance of a sole gaming publisher at the show, Capcom’s announced its CES line-uo.
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Posted in: Capcom, DS, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: bionic commando: rearmed 2, CES 2011, ghost trick: phantom detective, marvel vs capcom 3, MotoGP 2010/2011, Okamiden
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 15:20 GMT
Third Homefront dev diary shows off consequences of war
THQ’s released the third dev diary of Kaos shooter Homefront, delivering a parable on the consequences of violence.
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 15:21 GMT
Boon: Kratos in MK 2011 will “look and feel” as fans expect
Ed Boon has promised Kratos will look and feel as gamers expect when he guests in the latest Mortal Kombat game.
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Posted in: Action, Fighter, PS3, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: ed boon, god of war, kratos, mortal kombat, Mortal Kombat 2011, Netherrealm Studios
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 14:59 GMT
Portal 2 packshots come out to play
EA’s released the Portal 2 packshot you’ll be seeing when, not if, you pick up the game in April.
Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 19:33 GMT
Dead Space 2 Excavations trailer catches up on plot
Dead Space 2′s latest trailer, The Excavations, will get you up to speed on the game’s story before the sequel hits later this month.
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Posted in: Action, EA, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: dead space, dead space 2, visceral games
Mass Effect 3: Special Forces Trailer shows the multiplayer in action