Monthly Archives: February 2011
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 | 00:06 GMT
US PS Store update, February 22 – Dragon Age 2 and Yakuza 4 demos, Xenogears, GTA DLC bundle
This week’s North American PlayStation Store update is packed full of savings, with a thrifty DLC bundle for Grand Theft Auto IV, and some delightful demos.
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Posted in: America, Canada, Mexico, PS3, PSN, PSP, PSPgo, PlayStation Store, Sony
Tags: US PS Store, US PS Store update
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 23:35 GMT
Laidlaw: Dragon Age 2 is “more tactical”, watch him prove it
Dragon Age 2 lead designer Mike Laidlaw has said the sequel will be a more tactical experience than Dragon Age: Origins – and if you tune into the livestream in about half an hour, you can watch him demonstrate the game.
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Posted in: Action, EA, PC, PS3, RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: bioware, dragon age, Dragon Age 2, mike laidlaw
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 23:01 GMT
New US Starcraft II league offers $400k prize pool
A new North American eSports league has been announced, with one of the world’s largest prize pools up for grabs.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, Strategy
Tags: blizzard, NASL, North American Star League, Star League, starcraft, starcraft II
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 22:36 GMT
iD exec jumps ship for GameStop
iD Software’s Steve Nix has left the company in search of greener pastures at US retail giant GameStop.
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 22:19 GMT
Codemasters and Turbine handing out 250 points to sign up with LOTRO
If you are still on the fence over in Europe or the US regarding signing up for Lord of the Rings Online, Codemasters and Turbine have an incentive for you: 250 in-game points to spend in the store.
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Posted in: Codemasters, MMO, PC
Tags: lord of the rings online, lotro, turbine
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 22:18 GMT
Valve wanted to make a submarine game
Valve’s Gabe Newell has said way back in the misty dawn of the company, he and co-founder Mike Harrington tossed around the idea of a submarine game – something of a departure from sci-fi dystopias.
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Posted in: Development, Trade
Tags: gabe newell, Mike Harrington, valve
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 21:51 GMT
Supernova expansion for Armada 2526 expected this spring
Matrix Games has announced it will release an expansion for release Ntronium Games’ Armada 2526, called Supernova. Iceberg Interactive will publish it in Europe.
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Posted in: PC, Screens, Strategy, Videos
Tags: Armada 2526 Supernova, iceberg interactive, Matrix Games
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 22:00 GMT
Two Worlds II UK and AU releases in peril [Update]
The troubled Two Worlds II is in for it again, with sources suggesting the game may not make it to UK retail, and Australian representatives not holding out much hope.
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 21:28 GMT
Petroglyph announces closed beta for Rise of Immortals
Petroglyph has announced it is now accepting closed beta registrants for Rise of Immortals, its multiplayer online battle arena title.
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Posted in: Fighter, MMO, PC, Videos
Tags: Petroglyph, Rise of Immortals
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 21:09 GMT
Dino D-Day hitting Steam March 29, beta starts next week
Dino D-Day, the Nazi dinosaur shooter built using the Source Engine is now scheduled to be released on March 29 via Steam.
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Posted in: PC, Shooter
Tags: 800 North, Dino D-Day, Source Engine, steam
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 20:37 GMT
1C website lists Battle: Los Angeles
According to the Russian website for 1C Company, it looks as though a game adaption of Battle: Los Angeles is indeed in the works.
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Posted in: 1C, Action, Konami
Tags: Battle: Los Angeles
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 20:49 GMT
Analyst expects 8 million 3DS to ship during its first year at retail
Janco Partners analyst Mike Hickey expects Nintendo to ship over eight million 3DS to the western market during its first year at retail.
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Posted in: 3DS, Nintendo, Retail, Trade, hardware
Tags: analyst, Janco Partners, mike hickey
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 | 09:03 GMT
Red Faction:Armageddon hitting US May 31, UK June 3
THQ and Volition announced today a solid release date for Red Faction:Armageddon.
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 19:44 GMT
Latest PSM3 issue gets hands on with The Last Guardian
The latest issue of PSM3 features a rather large spread on The Last Guardian, and according to the magazine, it was able to get hands-on with the Team Ico title and experience the “emotional interactions,” between the boy and Torico.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PS3, Sony
Tags: Fumito Ueda, team ico, the last guardian
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 19:29 GMT
Quick shots – Catwoman stars in new DCUO screens
SOE has released so many DCUO screenshots of the February content update, that you’ll wind up with carpal tunnel from shaking your cat o’ nine tails at it.
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Posted in: MMO, PC, PS3, Sony Online Entertainment
Tags: catwoman, DC Universe Online, DCUO
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 19:10 GMT
Killzone 3 releases in the US, launch trailer out now
Sony’s released Killzone 3 in America, dropping a huge, spoilerific launch trailer to celebrate.
Check it out below. The superb shooter releases on Friday in Europe.
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 18:37 GMT
Ubi drops always-on DRM on AC: Brotherhood PC
Ubisoft has confirmed to VG247 that Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood will lack Ubisoft’s always-on DRM on the PC.
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Wed, Feb 23, 2011 | 02:29 GMT
Bulletstorm reviews round-up: crass, fun, over-the-top
Reviews have gone live for Bulletstorm, which releases in the US today, and the general consensus is that it is a very fun, over-the-top shooter – as expected.
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Posted in: EA, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: bulletstorm, Epic Games, people can fly
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 17:27 GMT
PSA: Ubisoft to offer four editions of AC Brotherhood PC
Ubisoft has sent word that Assassins Creed: Brotherhood for the PC will be available at retail stores and for digital download in four different editions.
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Posted in: Action, PC, Ubisoft
Tags: asassin's creed, assassin's creed: Brotherhood PC, brotherhood
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 17:26 GMT
Gun Sonata DLC pack announced for Bulletstorm
People Can Fly and Electronic Arts announced today the first DLC pack for Bulletstorm.
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Posted in: EA, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: bulletstorm, epic, gun sonata, people can fly
PixelJunk Eden heading to Steam