Monthly Archives: February 2011
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 | 15:22 GMT
No, Randy Pitchford did not confirm Borderlands 2 is in development
Various sites have either misunderstood or incorrectly read a quote taken from an interview we conducted with Gearbox president Randy Pitchford during a Duke Nukem Forever event in Las Vegas this week.
Contrary to what is being reported, Randy Pitchford did not confirm that Borderlands 2 was currently in the works at Gearbox.
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Posted in: 2K
Tags: borderlands, clarification, geaerbox, randy picthford
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 23:07 GMT
Nitro Games releases teaser trailer for Pirates of the Black Cove
Paradox Interactive and Nitro Games released a teaser trailer for the new RTS/RPG game Pirates of Black Cove today.
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Posted in: PC, Paradox, RPG, Strategy
Tags: nitro games, Pirates of the Black Cove
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 22:59 GMT
Lugaru clone pulled from App Store, free upgrades to HD version offered
Independent developer Wolfire’s nightmare has found some resolution, as the illegal copy of Lugaru undercutting the official release’s sales has mysteriously vanished from the App Store.
Although Wolfire are within their rights, the team are sympathetic to those who feel cheated by the withdrawal of the pretender, and are offering a free copy of the full game.
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 22:47 GMT
Buy Rift at Walmart, get an exclusive in-game pet
Trion Worlds announced today it plans to offer an exclusive boxed edition of Rift at Walmart, online and in stores.
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 22:37 GMT
Guild Wars 2 video for Kryta, the last Human homeland, is absolutely gorgeous
ArenaNet has released a new video for Guild Wars 2, which provides the viewer a look at the Human race in their homeland of Kryta.
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Posted in: MMO, NCSoft, PC
Tags: arenanet, guild wars, Guild Wars 2
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 22:34 GMT
Mytheon Zeus trailer gets shouty
Another day, another MMO, amirite, but not many have trailers as dramatic as this. Mytheon’s latest, Zeus, is remarkably apt at conveying what it would be like to have angered the Greek gods.
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Posted in: MMO, PC, Videos
Tags: Mytheon, Petroglyph, Petroglyph Games
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 22:01 GMT
NASCAR 2011 Full Seasons Dev Diary released
Eutechnyx has released a new developer diary for NASCAR 2011.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PS3, Racing, Wii, Xbox 360
Tags: Eutechnyx, nasacr 2011, NASCAR The Game 2011
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 21:47 GMT
Dynasty Warriors 7 weapon switching and Chronicle mode detailed
Dynasty Warriors 7 producer Akihiro Suzuki has explained the game’s controversial weapons switching, and detailed the new Chronicle mode, which is unlike anything the series has seen before.
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Posted in: Action, Koei, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: dynasty warriors, dynasty warriors 7, Omega Force
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 21:34 GMT
Last DLC pack for Guitar Hero franchise hits this month, Harmonix responds as staff cuts hit Vicarious Visions
It has been confirmed by an Activision spokesperson and the official Guitar Hero Twitter account, that the February Mega Pack will be the last DLC pack issued for the music game series.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Jobs, Rhythm action
Tags: guitar hero, Vicarious Visions
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 21:27 GMT
Codemasters: copying CoD doesn’t work, we’ll make “small and beautiful” games
Bodycount director Andy Wilson has said FPS developers need to “distance” themselves from big names, and that the Codemasters approach is to create a quality game and “polish the hell out of it”.
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Posted in: Codemasters, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 | 12:43 GMT
PixelJunk Shooter 2 confirmed for first week of March
Q Games’ Dylan Cuthbert has just announced on both PS Blogs that PixelJunk Shooter 2 will arrive in the first week of March.
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 21:09 GMT
Raptr announces additional funding, 6 million registered users
Raptr has announced the service has passed the 6 million registered users mark, and has also secured funding of $15 million from three different companies.
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 20:37 GMT
PES 2011 3D to release in US March 25
Konami has confirmed that PES 2011 3D will launch on March 25 in the US, the same day it launches in Europe.
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 20:40 GMT
Report – Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood PC includes 3D and multi-monitor support
German site Gamestar has posted a feature on Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood which compares the graphics between the PC and console versions of the game. According to the post, one of the added features for the PC version is Ambient Occlusion for lighting.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PC, Ubisoft
Tags: Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, brotherhood
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 20:20 GMT
Fray announced by Brain Candy for Mac and PC
Brain Candy has announced Fray, a “sci-fi turn-based, multiplayer, real-time strategy game,” for Windows and Mac.
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 20:13 GMT
Rumor: GameStop database shot shows NGP for $299.99
A screenshot of GameStop’s internal database shows that NGP may sell at the gaming retailer for $299.99.
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 | 07:01 GMT
Ubisoft Toronto working on a second game, says Raymond [Updated]
Update: Raymond clarified her DICE talk to Wired, saying that Ubisoft Toronto is – in fact – working on another game in addition to Splinter Cell, but it’s not a new IP. Instead, the unannounced project is part of a pre-existing Ubisoft franchise.
Original Article: Ubisoft Toronto boss Jade Raymond has confirmed the studio is working on a new IP alongside Splinter Cell 6.
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Posted in: DICE Summit 2011, Ubisoft
Tags: jade raymond, Ubisoft Toronto
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 18:50 GMT
Dawn of War II – Retribution beta open to all Dawn of War owners
THQ has announced that it’s opening up the Warhammer40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution beta to anyone who has bought a Dawn of War game through Steam or has registered one through their Steam account.
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 18:34 GMT
Goo-d, goo-d: World of Goo sticks to 125,000 iPads in first month – on sale for $1
Who can resist tiny blob creatures with saucer plates for eyes and architecture for blood? People without souls, that’s who. Remaining millions of iPad owners, perhaps you’d like to explain yourselves?
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 | 18:20 GMT
NCsoft reports fiscal year 2010 results, Lineage reaches greatest annual sales ever
NCsoft has released its financial results for its fiscal year 2010, and it finds the company reporting record breaking consolidated sales operating profit.
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Posted in: Financials, NCSoft
Tags: lineage
PixelJunk Eden heading to Steam