Monthly Archives: March 2011
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 15:09 GMT
Op Flash: Red River movie explains shifting focus
The latest Operation Flashpoint: Red River movie’s detailed some of the sequel’s backstory, explaining how US marines got stuck in a shit-fight with Chinese forces in Tajikistan. There’s a lot of shooting, some stuff blowing up and slim chances of getting out alive. Perfect. It’s out on April 21 in Europe and April 26 in the US for PC, 360 and PS3.
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Posted in: Action, Codemasters, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: operation flashpoint: red river
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 15:44 GMT
EGM announces Prototype 2 cover for next issue
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: egm, electronic gaming monthly, Prototype 2, radical entertainment
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 14:21 GMT
Battlefield Heroes hits 7 million subs
EA said today that free-to-play shooter Battlefield Heroes now has 7 million registered users.
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Posted in: EA, PC, Shooter
Tags: battlefield heroes
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 14:19 GMT
Dragon Age II trailer is go for launch
EA’s released the launch trailer for Dragon Age II as the BioWare RPG releases in the US today. You can watch it below, via GT. The publisher’s also confirmed the release of the The Exiled Prince, the first DLC for the game, available from PSN, Xbox Live and PC.
May want to keep an eye out later this evening: embargo for reviews lifts at 5pm GMT. Keep them zesty. Game’s out on Friday in the UK for PS3, 360 and PC.
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Posted in: Action, EA, PC, PS3, RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: bioware, Dragon Age II, The Exiled Prince
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 13:33 GMT
Rumour – Activision developing Dance Hero
Guitar Hero? Dead. DJ Hero? Dead. Dance Hero? It’s all go, apparently.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PS3, Rhythm action, Wii, Xbox 360
Tags: dance hero
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 17:00 GMT
Disaster-porn: Motorstorm Apocalypse’s Southern hits 11
We talk to Matt Southern, Evolution Studios’ action-hungry game director, about the upcoming Motorstorm Apocalypse and the emerging “action-racing” genre – and burn through a few races to test out his claims.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Racing, Sony
Tags: evolution studios, Motorstorm Apocalypse
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 12:11 GMT
Saints Row: The Third info breaks from GI: story detailed, multiplayer dropped, upgradeable weapons
Game Informer’s newest issue has dropped a ton of Saints Row: The Third info, including plot, multiplayer and weapons info.
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 11:12 GMT
Report – Mortal Kombat gets R18 rating in New Zealand
According to a GamePlanet report, Mortal Kombat’s been given an R18 rating in New Zealand, meaning it’ll release in the country. The Netherrealm fighter was banned in Australia, with Warner saying recently it was to appeal the decision.
Thanks, GP.
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Posted in: Fighter, PS3, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: mortal kombat, Netherrealm
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 10:50 GMT
Just Dance 2 sells 1 million units in UK
Ubisoft’s confirmed it’s now sold 1 million units of Just Dance 2 in the UK since its release last October. The series as a whole – which includes Just Dance 1 and 2 as well as Just Dance Kids – has now sold 10 million units globally. JD2 was at seven in this week’s UK charts.
Thanks, GI.
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Posted in: Casual, Rhythm action, Ubisoft, Wii
Tags: Just Dance, Just Dance 2, just dance kids
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 13:01 GMT
Tom Bramwell becomes Eurogamer operations director
Eurogamer’s announced this morning it’s promoted editor Tom Bramwell to a newly-created role inside the company as operations director.
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Posted in: Journalism, Trade
Tags: eurogamer, Operations Director, tom bramwell
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 09:55 GMT
Blizzard releases second 20th anniversary video
Blizzard’s released a second video charting its history as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. It has some Blizzard high brass, including co-founders Mike Morhaime, Frank Pearce and Allen Adham, talking about how it set up the company and more.
You can watch it on the Blizzard website through here. First video’s here.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard
Tags: Allen Adham, frank pearce, Mike Morhaime
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 09:28 GMT
343 details Defiant Map Pack for Halo Reach
343′s released a behind-the-scenes look at the second map pack for Halo Reach, the Defiant Map Pack. The content, which is being made by 343 Industries and Certain Affinity, will feature three new maps: Condemned, Highlands and Unearthed. Video’s below.
Defiant Map Pack releases next Tuesday for 800 MS points on Xbox Live Marketplace.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Shooter, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: 343 industries, certain affinity, Halo: Reach
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 09:04 GMT
Euro morning news bulletin – March 8, 2011
Don’t be scared of “the news.” It’s scared of you. Here are your headlines, campers.
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Posted in: Podcast, VG247
Tags: Euro morning news bulletin
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 08:28 GMT
Killzone 3 gets reduced to £28 on Play.com
Not looking to miss out on deals and stuff from the good old US, UK online retailer Play.com has reduced the price of Guerrilla shooter sequel Killzone 3 to £28 from £50. It’s a one-day deal though, apparently. Get to it.
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Posted in: PS3, Shooter, Sony
Tags: Guerrilla Games, Killzone 3
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 08:19 GMT
3DS ads will be seen by 85 percent of UK population, says Nintendo
As the marketing blowout begins, Nintendo’s said that over 85 percent of the UK will see TV ads for 3DS before its launch later this month.
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Posted in: 3DS, Nintendo, UK
Tags: Dawn Paine, UK marketing
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 07:55 GMT
Bulletstorm gets $20 drop to $40 at Amazon
Only on sale for two weeks in the US, Amazon’s dropped the price of Bulletstorm. Previously $60, the Epic/People Can Fly shooter is now being sold for $40. Get it here. US only, mind. It’s a bit “not bad” for that price. Pick it up.
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Posted in: Action, EA, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: bulletstorm, Epic Games, people can fly
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 11:20 GMT
Future perfect – Deus Ex shipping August 26 in the UK
Square has confirmed that Deus Ex: Human Revolution will release on the UK on August 26.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 06:15 GMT
Moon Diver creator: “Old school” design adds “variety” to action genre
Feel Plus’s Kouchi Yotsui, the creative force behind side-scrolling ninja action title Moon Diver, has said there’s still room for old school design, to “keep things interesting”
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Posted in: Action, PSN, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: feel plus, Kouchi Yotsui, Moon Diver, Necromachina
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 05:38 GMT
Fallen Frontier trailer gives off little Halo vibe
Ex-Bungie team Moonshot has released a trailer for its first project, upcoming sci-fi side-scroller Fallen Frontier. It contains space, but no Master Chief, which will please you or not.
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Posted in: Arcade, indie
Tags: Fallen Frontier, Moonshot, Moonshot Studios
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 07:04 GMT
Dragon Age’s optional upgrade spruces PC textures
BioWare has released an optional upgrade for the PC version of Dragon Age II, jam-packed with high resolution textures.
The Binding of Isaac DRM-free Unholy Edition hitting retail March 16 with Steam key