Monthly Archives: May 2011
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 11:07 BST
Portal 2 Authoring Tools released by Valve
Valve’s released the Authoring Tools kit for Valve 2, enabling you to make your own levels for the game. The tools included in the kit allow you to create any type of mod for the game: single-player or co-op maps, music, 3D models and more. The kit is available now for PC on Steam via the Tools tab. There’s more details on it here.
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 10:55 BST
Wednesday shorts: Love Plus 3DS, Child of Eden, Red Faction Armageddon
Not everything’s candy, red roses and Soul Calibur, as proven in this long list of shorts that took forever to write.
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Posted in: Shorts, VG247
Tags: Wednesday Shorts
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 09:47 BST
Win a Rim Job with THQ and Saints Row The Third
In one of the more interesting cross-promotions we’ve seen recently, THQ has announced that one lucky gamer can “win a Rim Job”, thanks to Saints Row.
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Posted in: E3 2011, PS3, THQ, Xbox 360
Tags: Saints Row: The Third, volition, Win a Rim Job
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 09:23 BST
Natsume promises “unannounced” PS3/Wii title for E3
Natsume is currently getting ready for next month’s E3, and while we’re already familiar with most of the games on show, a “highly-anticipated unannounced title” will also be found in the booth.
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Posted in: E3 2011, Natsume, PS3, Wii
Tags: Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove, Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns, Reel Fishing Paradise, Rune Factory, Rune Factory: Oceans
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 09:04 BST
The Madness Returns in new Alice gameplay trailers
Alice is still not exactly what you’d call “right in the head”, which is becoming more and more apparent in these two new gameplay trailers from Alice: Madness Returns.
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Posted in: Action, EA, PC, PS3, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: Alice: Madness Returns, spicy horse
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 14:17 BST
BULLETCAST, May 11 – What you need to know now
This morning’s been a NAMCO SLAMCO. I know that makes no sense.
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Posted in: Podcast
Tags: news bulletin
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 08:57 BST
Pandora’s Tower gets new trailer ahead of Japanese release
Nintendo’s released a new trailer for upcoming RPG Pandora’s Tower. The video details some of the events in the game that lead into the main plot. Having been announced back in an investors meeting in January, the title launches on May 26 in Japan for Wii for ¥6,800, and will feature support for the Classic Controller. No European release has been confirmed yet. Thanks, GoNintendo.
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Posted in: Nintendo, RPG, Wii
Tags: Pandora's Tower
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 08:36 BST
You are invited to the SpyParty early access beta
Think you can pick out which on-screen avatars represent real people and which are NPCs? SpyParty gives you the opportunity to find out.
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Posted in: PC, indie
Tags: beta, Chris Hecker, early access beta, SpyParty
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 08:17 BST
Bootlegged DSLite a well-made, slightly sloppy forgery
When Jeremy Parish bought an Apple Green DS Lite from a “seemingly reputable” eBay seller, subtle details on the handheld didn’t seem quite right.
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Posted in: DS, Piracy
Tags: ds lite, Jeremy Parish
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 09:38 BST
Armored Core 5 gets October launch in Japan, still 2012 in EU
As well as confirming the developer’s other title Dark Souls for an September release in the country, this week’s Famitsu has now confirmed that From Software’s Armored Core 5 will launch in October in Japan.
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Posted in: Action, Namco Bandai, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Armored Core 5, Armored Core V, From Software
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 07:23 BST
Silicon Knights’ Dyack: Social gaming is going to “crash very hard”
Farming villes and clicking cows may be all the rage right now, but Silicon Knights’ Denis Dyack – whose un-blunted words can be legally classified as a lethal weaponry – doesn’t think the trend’s here to stay.
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Posted in: Zynga
Tags: denis dyack, facebook, silicon knights, social gaming
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 07:19 BST
Obsidian won’t make New Vegas mistakes in Dungeon Siege III
Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart has admitted to agreeing with everybody else – Fallout: New Vegas would have been better if it was less “glitchy”.
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Posted in: Bethesda
Tags: Fallout: New Vegas, feargus urquhart, obsidian, Obsidian Entertainment
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 07:05 BST
Cursed Crusade calls for backup with new co-op trailer
If The Cursed Crusade gets a little bit much for you, Atlus has made it so you can call in a friend to take on the medieval world co-op style. We’ve got the video here to show you how it’s done.
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Posted in: Atlus, PC, PS3, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: cursed crusade, The Cursed Crusade
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 06:37 BST
Duke Nukem Forever demo nearly upon us
The moment of truth is nearly here, Duke Nukem Forever doubters. The King’s return is set in stone, but after more than a decade of waiting, you could be forgiven for needing to play it to believe it. Fortunately, your chance to frivolously squander gum and begin the ass-kicking cycle anew could come as early as next week.
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 06:09 BST
U.S. Senator pleased with Sony’s response to PSN attack
An American senator has actually praised Sony’s reponse to the PlayStation Network security breach, two weeks after publicly calling for the company to explain its actions.
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Posted in: PS3, Sony
Tags: kaz hirai, playstation network, Richard Blumenthal
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 04:54 BST
Zumba Fitness 2 dances its way to the Wii
Zumba Fitness has been enjoying a bit of UK chart success recently, so it’s not at all surprising Majesco has announced the sequel will be launched by Christmas.
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Posted in: Majesco, Rhythm action, Wii
Tags: Zumba Fitness
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 04:31 BST
Project Cafe rumour round-up
As we get closer to E3 and the promised unveiling of Nintendo’s mysterious Project Cafe, the air is thick with rumours. Fortunately, there are people who have carefully collated all the news that’s fit to print.
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Posted in: Nintendo, Project Cafe, Rumour, hardware
Tags: next-gen consoles, project cafe, wii 2, wii hd
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 03:34 BST
Twenty triumphant screens for Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Promising extended tag combos and all new combined moves, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 sure sounds good on paper. Thankfully, this new gallery reveals Namco’s upcoming brawler looks pretty good, too.
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Posted in: Fighter, Namco Bandai, Screens
Tags: Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 02:56 BST
Two new Tribes Ascend screens show off wide open spaces
Hanging out to see a bit more of Tribes Ascend? You’re in luck! Hi-Rez Studios has posted two sneak-peek gameplay screens, and both of them are quite lovely indeed.
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Posted in: PC, Shooter, Xbox Live
Tags: hi-rez studios, Tribes: Ascend
Wed, May 11, 2011 | 02:15 BST
Sam & Max bring The Devil’s Playhouse to retail
Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse has been lurking around as a downloadable title for a while now, so we’re happy to hear it is about to make the jump to retail.
Quick Quotes: Paradox changing its Q&A process over Sword of the Stars 2′s “big failure”