Monthly Archives: February 2011
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 05:29 GMT
Ken Levine: I have “no desire” to see next-gen consoles come out right now
It’s been more than five years since this console generation kicked off, and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. No more giant leaps – only small steps.
And BioShock creator Ken Levine wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Posted in: 2K, hardware
Tags: gearbox software, irrational games, ken levine, next generation, randy pitchford
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 05:31 GMT
SSX: Deadly Descents is “Burnout on snow” – new details
The latest issue of OXM is carrying new info of SSX: Deadly Descents, which was first announced in December.
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 05:22 GMT
3DS layer design explained
The latest Iwata Asks explains how the 3DS hardware’s distinctive layered look was inspired by a number of practical considerations.
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Posted in: 3DS, Nintendo, hardware
Tags: Iwata Asks, Satoru Iwata
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 04:52 GMT
Undead Labs announces zombie-survival game for XBLA
Undead Labs has announced its to release a zombie-survival franchise for Xbox Live Arcade. Currently code-named Class3, it is to be published by Microsoft Game Studios, and feature local co-op.
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 04:18 GMT
Spirit Hunters Inc dev diary shows off ghost battles
Australian indie nnoo has released a second developer diary for its augmented reality DS game, Spirit Hunters Inc, showing off a strange blend off Pokémon, Ghost Trick, and pretending you are throwing fireballs at your least-favourite housemates.
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 03:55 GMT
JA 2 remake renamed Jagged Alliance: Back in Action, screened
Publisher Kalypso has prodded me into remembering the existence of Jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded by renaming it as Jagged Alliance: Back in Action and sending in some rather lovely screenshots.
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Posted in: Kalypso, PC, RPG, Screens, Strategy
Tags: bitComposer, Jagged Alliance, Jagged Alliance 2, jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded, Jagged Alliance: Back in Action
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 03:10 GMT
Lugaru cloned and sold on Mac Store alongside original
An allegedly illegal release of open source rabbit-kung-fu game Lugaru has turned up on Apple’s Mac store at an 80 persent discount, in what independent developer Wolfire calls “the worst ethical violation we’ve ever experienced”.
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 02:47 GMT
Irrational Games expanding
You’d almost think the slump was over. Today’s second recruitment drive comes from BioShock developer Irrational Games, seeking seven new staffers in various disciplines.
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Posted in: 2K, America, Jobs, PC, PS3, Trade, Xbox 360
Tags: bioshock: infinite, irrational, irrational games
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 02:23 GMT
From Software to expand with 100 new hires
With two major international, cross-platform projects on its hands, it’s no wonder developer From Software has embarked on a recruiting campaign to source one hundred new employees.
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Posted in: Jobs, Trade, indie
Tags: From Software
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 01:53 GMT
Dark Souls difficulty to be “spicy” but “tasty”
A Namco Bandai representative has said From Software’s Demon’s Souls follow-up, Dark Souls, will be like spicy food: painful, but delicious.
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Posted in: Action, Horror, Hot, Namco Bandai, PS3, RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: dark souls, From Software, Project Dark
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 14:12 GMT
EEDAR posits $299-$349 price tag for WiFi NGP model
Industry analyst EEDAR thinks it has the answer to the most burning question of the portable console wars: how much for Sony’s NGP?
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 14:13 GMT
BF3 out “fall,” locale and m-play details hit, first trailer
A first teaser trailer has confirmed a “fall” release for Battlefield 3, after Game Informer revealed the hugely-anticipated shooter as its March cover last night.
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Posted in: EA, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: battlefield, battlefield 3, dice, game informer
Fri, Feb 04, 2011 | 00:19 GMT
UFC Undisputed comes to Facebook
THQ has unveiled its latest Facebook game, UFC Undisputed Fight Nation. Prove your might by vanquishing your friends with the power of repeated clicking.
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Posted in: Casual, Internet, THQ
Tags: facebook, Fight Nation, ufc undisputed, UFC Undisputed Fight Nation
Thu, Feb 03, 2011 | 23:58 GMT
Anarchy Reigns character trailer re-introduces Jack
A fourth Anarchy Reigns character reveal trailer has arrived, and it’s the one we’ve been waiting for. Madworld’s Jack is back, chainsaw in tow, and looking even better in full colour.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Sega, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: Anarchy Reigns, Max Anarchy, platinum, platinum games
Thu, Feb 03, 2011 | 23:44 GMT
Desktop Dungeons arrives on Mac
Quick play rogue-like Desktop Dungeons is now available for OS-X, removing the last barrier between you and total loss of productivity on the office Mac.
Thu, Feb 03, 2011 | 23:17 GMT
Yar’s Revenge remake trailer shows off on-rails gameplay
When you remake an Atari 2600 game, you know it’s going to end up looking pretty different. Even so, the trailer for Yar’s Revenge is probably not what fans of the
original sch’mup were expecting – not that we care. Schwing.
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Posted in: Atari, PC, PS3, PSN, PlayStation Store, Shooter, Videos, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, indie
Tags: Killspace, Killspace Entertainment, Yars' Revenge
Thu, Feb 03, 2011 | 22:47 GMT
Skyrim weapon skills replaced with perk trees
In a Game Informer podcast, Bethesda’s Todd Howard discussed Skyrim’s reduced weapon skill set, explaining that individual weapon types have their own skill trees within broader categories.
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Posted in: Action, Bethesda, PC, PS3, RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: Skyrim, TES, TES V: Skyrim, the elder scrolls, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, todd howard
Thu, Feb 03, 2011 | 22:03 GMT
Pokémon and Nintendo handing out digital Pikachu at Toys R Us
In celebration of the new TV season of Pokémon: Black & White, Nintendo is offering folks shopping at Toys R Us a chance to take home a digital Pikachu.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, DS, DSi, Nintendo
Tags: Pikachu, Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokemon Black, Pokemon White
Thu, Feb 03, 2011 | 21:57 GMT
Flash developers anxious to publish on Android
A survey has revealed that over half of responding flash developers are interested in making or porting games for Android.
PixelJunk Eden heading to Steam