Monthly Archives: March 2011
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 15:51 BST
Nintendo stands down from not working with garage devs comment
Nintendo has stood down from remarks made by NoA head Reggie-Fils Aime, saying it will work with independent devs as long as the quality of its game is there.
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Posted in: 3DS, Nintendo
Tags: Mark Franklin, reggie fils-aime
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 14:15 BST
UK charts: Crysis 2 takes top spot from Homefront
Crytek’s Crysis 2 has taken the top spot in this week’s UK charts from THQ shooter Homefront, with four 3DS launch titles setting up shop in the top ten.
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 09:11 BST
Like: VG247 now has Facebook
VG247 now has a proper Facebook. You like? You should.
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 12:27 BST
BULLETCAST, March 28 – what you need to know now
The stupid clocks have gone forward, so it’s doubtful you even know what year it is this morning. We’re here for you. Don’t wade through all those headlines: listen to this.
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Posted in: Podcast
Tags: news bulletin
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 08:35 BST
Street Fighter IV gets 3D arcade edition in China
Street Fighter IV has gotten a 3D release in arcades in China, according to an Arcade Heroes report. The release is a vanilla version of SFIV – meaning it’s not Super Street Fighter IV – with 3D support, which could mean it’s running from the PC version. That so happens to support nVidia’s 3D vision tech. There’s pictures of it in action at the link.
Thanks, Kotaku.
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 08:03 BST
Monday shorts: 3DS wrist charger, Angry Birds movie trailer, more Kinect hacks
Start the week off right by hitting up these shorts after the break.
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Posted in: Shorts, VG247
Tags: Monday Shorts
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 06:56 BST
Grasshopper’s Frog Minutes due soon, more Japan fundraising
Goichi Suda’s studio, Grasshopper Manufacture, has announced a new iPhone game, with all proceeds to Japan relief funds – among other fundraising efforts.
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Posted in: Charity, Japan
Tags: Grasshopper, Grasshopper Manufacture, Japan tsunami
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 06:20 BST
Rumour: Mortal Kombat roster image leaked
An off-screen image purported to represent Mortal Kombat’s full and final roster has appeared online.
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Posted in: Fighter, PS3, Rumour, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: mortal kombat, Netherrealm, Netherrealm Studios
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 05:00 BST
Naruto Shippuden: Kizuna Drive gameplay trailers celebrate launch
I don’t really understand Naruto fandom and I’ve dabbled in your annie-may. Maybe this pair of co-op trailers for Naruto Shippuden: Kizuna Drive will clear things up for me.
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Posted in: Action, Namco Bandai, PSP, RPG, Videos
Tags: Naruto, Naruto Shippuden: Kizuna Drive
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 02:43 BST
SoE games offering Japan relief donation opportunities
Sony Online Entertainment is offering players the chance to donate to a Japan relief fund by purchasing in-game items in a range of online titles.
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Posted in: Charity, MMO, Sony Online Entertainment
Tags: everquest II, Free Realms, Japan tsunami, Magic: The Gathering - Tactics, PoxNora, star wars galaxies
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 08:19 BST
3DS “black screen of death” error reports creep in
Reports from multiple users suggest the 3DS is suffering from a recurring crash issue, across multiple titles.
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 09:04 BST
DICE: Shooter competitors are just “treading water”
DICE’s Karl Magnus Troedsson has said competing shooter series like the Call of Duty series aren’t innovating, they’re just keeping their heads above water.
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Posted in: EA, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: battlefield 3, dice, Karl Magnus Troedsson
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 01:07 BST
APB Reloaded to use unique skill assessment system
Gamersfirst has lifted the lid on some of the difficulties of balancing shooter gameplay with MMO mechanics in APB Reloaded, including how to assess players’ skill and threat level.
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Posted in: MMO, PC, Shooter
Tags: All Points Bulletin, apb, APB: Reloaded, gamersfirst
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 04:26 BST
World of Warcraft data throttled by Canadian ISP
Better send an apology bouquet to your favourite conspiracy theorist – some Internet service providers do slow World of Warcraft data.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, MMO, Mac, PC, RPG
Tags: blizzard, Rogers, throttling, world of warcraft
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 00:14 BST
Mortal Kombat to feature DLC characters
Two DLC characters have been confirmed for Mortal Kombat: Kenshi and Scarlet. If the latter isn’t familiar to you, you’d better hit the books, son.
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Posted in: Fighter, PS3, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: dlc, ed boon, Hans Lo, Hector Sanchez, mortal kombat, Netherrealm, Netherrealm Studios
Sun, Mar 27, 2011 | 23:53 BST
Okamiden development team struggled with marketing difficulties
Okamiden producer Motohideo Eshiro and director Kuniomi Matsushita have delivered a post-mortem on Okamiden, touching on the difficulties of marketing a staggered International release on a small budget.
Sun, Mar 27, 2011 | 23:29 BST
Ignition: “The Japanese market is shrinking”
Publisher Ignition Entertainment, which has development studios in the US, UK and Japan, remains firmly committed to development and localisation of Japanese content despite a faltering market.
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Posted in: Development, Ignition, Japan, Trade
Tags: localisation, localization
Sun, Mar 27, 2011 | 22:55 BST
Volition is “motivating players to destroy everything in sight”
Volition’s Dan Sutton has said Red Faction: Armageddon players will be at liberty to be as destructive as they please.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, Shooter, THQ, Xbox 360
Tags: Dan Sutton, red faction, Red Faction: Armageddon, volition, Volition Inc
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 12:26 BST
The glasses come off: 3DS launches in the US
Nintendo 3DS has launched in America, with a Best Buy in New York being the focal point of the machine’s release following a European ship earlier in the week.
Sat, Mar 26, 2011 | 23:47 GMT
Saturday shorts – Evil Ryu, SSFIV 3D, Hulu, STO, Fight Night Champion, sales
Time for shorts. Read some headlines and look over the small fries below.
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Posted in: Saturday Shorts, Shorts, VG247
Tags: dungeon blitz, elements of war, Fight Night: Champion, gemini wars, jewel quest, jewel quest mysteries: the seventh gate, league of legends, lord of the rings, lotro turbine, One Piece Unlimited Cruise SP, Rise of the Zandalari, sales, star trek online, starpoint gemini, Super Street Fighter IV 3D, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade, the sims 3, world of warcraft, wow
The Binding of Isaac DRM-free Unholy Edition hitting retail March 16 with Steam key