Monthly Archives: April 2011
Fri, Apr 08, 2011 | 02:08 BST
November Studios founded, ex-Lucasarts and EA devs announce Inemeri
Fledgling developer November Studios has launched with some impressive veteran experience and an intriguing first project – Inemeri.
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Posted in: indie
Tags: Inemeri, november, November Studios
Fri, Apr 08, 2011 | 00:53 BST
Unpleasant Horse knocked back by Apple
The first game from PopCap’s experimental games label has failed to pass Apple’s requirements for App Store launch. This has ruined my morning.
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Posted in: App Store, Casual, PopCap, iOS, iPad, iPhone
Tags: 4th & Battery, unpleasant horse
Fri, Apr 08, 2011 | 00:39 BST
Bilson is a “genius” compared to non-gaming executives
Danny Bilson has said his success at THQ has come about because he himself is an avid gamer.
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Posted in: Development, THQ, Trade
Tags: danny bilson
Fri, Apr 08, 2011 | 00:09 BST
Kinect games developed in close collaboration with marketers
Microsoft Games Studios general manager Kudo Tsunoda has said the input of marketers was essential to the success of Kinect, despite their traditional rivalry with development staff.
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Posted in: Kinect, Microsoft, Xbox 360
Tags: Kudo Tsunoda, microsoft games studios
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 23:48 BST
Minecraft to launch on the same day as Skyrim
Mojang has finally got around to putting a release date on Minecraft – so the team have a legitimate excuse to take time off and play Skyrim.
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Posted in: Mac, PC, Simulation, indie
Tags: Markus “Notch” Persson, Minecraft, Mojang, notch
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 23:15 BST
Mortal Kombat Legacy live action web series offers brief teaser video
A very brief but action packed teaser trailer has been released for the upcoming Mortal Kombat Legacy live action TV series.
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Posted in: Fighter, Microsoft, PS3, Sony, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: mortal kombat, mortal kombat legacy, Netherrealm Studios
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 23:11 BST
Dungeon Siege III reveals more co-op details
The official Playstation Europe Blog has revealed more details about the co-op features for Dungeon Siege III.
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Posted in: Microsoft, PC, PS3, RPG, Sony, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: Dungeon Siege III, Obsidian Entertainment
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 23:35 BST
GoG.com adds Guilty Gear X2 Reload; new publisher to be revealed on April 14
As promised earlier this week, the GoG.com PC game download site has added the fighting game Guilty Gear X2 Reload to its growing line-up of DRM-free PC titles.
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Posted in: Fighter, PC
Tags: gog.com, guilty gear x2 reload
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 23:32 BST
Duke Nukem Forever subject of new history trailer
A new trailer that serves as the first part of a history for Duke Nukem Forever has been released.
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 23:28 BST
Rumor: More clues to Valve’s ARG revealed?
More clues to a possible alternate reality game that involves several games on Steam may have been revealed.
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 21:04 BST
Michael Jackson games sell 3 million copies worldwide ahead of PS3 and Xbox 360 release
The DS, Wii, and PSP Michael Jackson music-rhythm games from Ubisoft have now sold 3 million copies worldwide.
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Posted in: PS3, Rhythm action, Ubisoft, Xbox 360
Tags: michael jackson, Michael Jackson: The Experience, Ubisoft
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 23:26 BST
345 Games announced, will publish Ugly Americans and new Deadliest Warrior games
MTV Networks has announced plans to launch a new game publisher, 345 Games, to release games based on properties from the Spike TV and Comedy Central cable TV networks.
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Posted in: PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: 345 games, Deadliest Warrior, mtv networks, ugly americans
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 19:40 BST
First Space Marine dev diary goes hard on the gameplay
THQ’s just put out the first Space Marine dev diary, revealing gameplay and plot for the the stellar-looking Relic actioner.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, THQ, Xbox 360
Tags: relic entertainment, Space Marine, warhammer 40k space marine
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 19:04 BST
New Infamous 2 trailer shows off new powers
A new Infamous 2 trailer hit today, showing a couple of new abilities in the upcoming dark superhero sequel.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Sony, Videos
Tags: inFamous 2, sucker punch
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 23:25 BST
Dungeon Siege III release date changed to June 17 for Europe; June 21 for US
Europeans will have to wait a couple of weeks longer for Dungeon Siege III: the RPG was delayed today.
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Posted in: Microsoft, PC, PS3, RPG, Sony, Xbox 360
Tags: Dungeon Siege III, Obsidian Entertainment
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 17:36 BST
Next Minecraft update will include rain and snow effects
The next major Minecraft patch will also include snow and rain effects, Notch has confirmed .
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Posted in: PC, Platform holders, Simulation
Tags: Minecraft, Mojang
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 17:31 BST
New Dead Island screenshots show Sam B
Newly revealed screenshots from upcoming zombie shooter Dead Island have shown playable character, named Sam B.
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Posted in: Action, Microsoft, PC, PS3, Sony, Xbox 360
Tags: dead island, deep silver, techland
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 17:26 BST
Mass Effect 3 graces next GI cover, new Shepard art hits
Game Informer’s shown off its next cover, dropping new Mass Effect 3 art and promising 12 pages of shots and information on the BioWare RPG.
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 17:10 BST
Dawn of War II: Retribution Dark Angels DLC released
Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War II Retribution players can now download both a free update and a new paid DLC pack.
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Posted in: PC, Strategy
Tags: Dawn of War II, Dawn of War II: Retribution, relic entertainment, THQ
Thu, Apr 07, 2011 | 17:11 BST
Third LA Noire trailer is go
Rockstar’s just launched the third trailer for LA Noire. Get it below the break.
Quick Quotes: Paradox changing its Q&A process over Sword of the Stars 2′s “big failure”