Monthly Archives: March 2011
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 | 00:32 BST
Free Realms PS3 delayed by technical difficulties
Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley has explainhed why free-to-play MMORPG Free Realms has only just arrived on the PlayStation Network.
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Posted in: MMO, PC, PS3, PSN, RPG, Sony, Sony Online Entertainment
Tags: Free Realms, john smedley
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 | 00:09 BST
US PS Store Update, March 29 – Chime Super Deluxe, Moon Diver, Free Realms, more
This week’s US PS Store update features half a dozen free games for PS Plus subscribers, the PSN debut of Parasite Eve spin-off The 3rd Birthday, and a number of sales and discounts.
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Posted in: PS3, PSN, PSP, PSPgo, PlayStation Store, Sony
Tags: US PS Store, US PS Store update
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 23:46 BST
Quick Shots – Red Johnson’s Chronicles introduces new informants
One screen and a couple of artworks have turned up for Lexis Numerique’s latest adventure, Red Johnson’s Chronicles.
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Posted in: Adventure, PS3, PSN, Puzzler, Sony
Tags: Lexis Numérique, Red Johnson's Chronicles
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 | 15:21 BST
NoA implies 3DS won’t see a hardware revision this year
Reggie Fils-Aime has suggested 3DS adopters have nothing to fear in response to questions about a possible “3DS Lite”, or similar hardware revision – until after the holidays.
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 23:07 BST
Next Nintendo console unlikely to support 3D
So 3D, huh? Nintendo love a bit of that. But not for home consoles, according to Reggie Fils-Aime.
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Posted in: 3DS, Nintendo
Tags: Hideki Konno, NoA, reggie fils-aime, wii 2
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 22:47 BST
Quick Shots: Tomb Raider HD Trilogy – Lara looks lovely as ever
Crystal Dynamics has sent over shots for its Tomb Raider HD Trilogy Pack.
Enjoy Lara Croft, in all her glory, below the break.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PS3
Tags: Crystal Dynamics, Tomb Raider HD Trilogy
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 22:40 BST
Darksiders developer contributed to Warhammer 40K: Space Marine
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine director Raphael van Lierop has said Relic’s transition to a multiplatform, third-person action developer was eased by a helping hand from Vigil.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, THQ, Xbox 360
Tags: darksiders, Raphael van Lierop, relic, relic entertainment, vigil, vigil games, warhammer 40k, warhammer 40k space marine
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 22:24 BST
Former Visceral staffer to lead new Crystal Dynamics team
Producer Scot Amos has joined Crystal Dynamics. From Isaac Clarke to Lara Croft? Not quite – it looks like the Tomb Raider developer wants fresh blood for new IP.
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Posted in: America, EA, Jobs, Square Enix, Trade
Tags: Crystal Dynamics, Scot Amos, visceral, visceral games
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 | 12:16 BST
Kinect AI breakthrough could reduce lag, improve accuracy
Microsoft researchers have figured out a way to potentially reduce lag and improve accuracy in Kinect’s sensor.
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 22:07 BST
Quick Shots: RIFT’s River of Souls gets screened, a video
The dynamic event River of Souls hits RIFT tomorrow. Players will also get the opportunity to participate in “world-changing invasions from the Plane of Death,” giving Ascended heroes “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a key moment in the game’s history.”
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Posted in: MMO, PC
Tags: Rift, Trion Worlds
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 21:36 BST
“If I was trying to sell $49 pieces of plastic to people then yes, I’d be worried too,” says Rovio
Rovio has responded to Nintendo’s remarks over smartphones being detrimental to the game development industry.
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Posted in: Casual, Development, Mobile, PSN
Tags: Angry Birds, Peter Vesterbacka, rovio
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 21:03 BST
Rumor: Spanish distributor outs possible dates for 3DS releases
A distributor for Nintendo Spain has outed possible dates for some highly anticipated 3DS titles over the next few months.
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Posted in: 3DS, Nintendo
Tags: 3ds release dates, ocarina of time, Starfox
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 22:52 BST
More Tuesday shorts: DCUO, inFamous 2, Free Realms, Ocarina, PC sales
Sometimes, it’s the little things that count.
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Posted in: Shorts, VG247
Tags: d2d, DCUO, Del Rey, dynasty warriors 7, Free Realms, game reveal, gog, impulse, inFamous 2, lotro'lord of the rings online, ocarina of time 3d, outland, perverts, Pirates of the Black Cove, POTM France, rage, Rayman, rayman forever, sales, steam
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 | 15:20 BST
“Updated Xbox 360 disc format” is likely piracy fix
Microsoft has opened registrations for an Xbox 360 System Update Preview program in the US to prepare for an “updated Xbox 360 disc format,” which is believed to be an anti-piracy measure.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox 360
Tags: preview, Xbox 360 System Update Preview Program
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 | 13:33 BST
Moon Diver hits PSN today, gets a launch trailer
Square has released Moon Diver on PSN in the US.
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Posted in: Arcade, PSN, Square Enix
Tags: Feelplus, moon driver
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 19:13 BST
Coming soon to XBL Marketplace: The Lost Hobo King, BFBC2 deals
Major Nelson has posted what folks can expect to hit the Xbox Live Marketplace soon. Hit the jump to become informed.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: battlefield 1943, BFBC2, coming soon to xbl marketplace, stacking
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 18:46 BST
Resident Evil Mercenaries 3D video shows Jill and Wesker in action
Capcom has released video footage of Jill and Wesker from Resident Evil Mercenaries 3D.
Watch Kill-Jill kick some ass below.
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Posted in: 3DS, Action, Capcom
Tags: resident evil, Resident Evil: Mercenaries 3D
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 18:28 BST
Zipper provides a look at Von Heine Express and Cesspool maps for SOCOM 4
Zipper Interactive has provides a peak at two SOCOM: Special Forces multiplayer maps – Von Heine Express and Cesspool.
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Posted in: PS3, Shooter
Tags: SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs, SOCOM: Special Forces, Zipper Interactive
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 22:06 BST
Crytek stomps on rumors of a DX11 patch for Crysis 2
Crytek has shot down rumors that Crysis 2 would soon be getting DirectX 11 support included in a patch.
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 17:27 BST
EA looking to hire a “web ninja” for unannounced MMO project
EA has posted a job listing which reveals that the firm is looking for an MMO Web Architect to work out of the firm’s Redwood City studio, which is “making a revolutionary MMO.”
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Posted in: Development, EA, Jobs, MMO
Tags: ea redwood
PixelJunk Eden heading to Steam