Monthly Archives: May 2011
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 14:54 BST
Report – MGS3DS: Snake Eater aiming for November release
MCV‘s reporting that Konami is currently looking at a November launch for the 3DS remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
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Posted in: 3DS, Action, Konami
Tags: kojima productions, Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater, PES 2012, Pro Evolution Soccer 2012, silent hill: downpour, Team PES, Vatra Games
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 21:26 BST
Over the top: Wedgwood on tech, teams and Brink’s ship
With Brink launching tomorrow in the US and Friday in the EU, we speak to game director and Splash Damage boss Paul Wedgwood about the challenge of making a new IP, transforming into a multi-platform studio, and what comes next.
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Posted in: Bethesda, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: Brink, Paul Wedgwood, splash damage
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 14:34 BST
Redlime “biggest project” Starbreeze has ever developed
New Starbreeze boss Mikael Nermark has said the Swedish studio’s yet to be announced title with EA Partners is the “biggest project” its worked on so far.
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Posted in: Development, EA
Tags: Mikael Newmark, Project Redlime, starbreeze, syndicate
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 13:45 BST
Alan Wake 2 mentioned in LinkedIn CV
A LinkedIn CV has all but revealed that Remedy’s next project will be Alan Wake 2.
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 11:14 BST
Dungeon Siege III works together for new co-op trailer
The newest multiplayer trailer for Dungeon Siege has been released, showing off just how Lucas, Katarina, Reinhart and Anjali work together to save the Kingdom of Ehb.
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Posted in: RPG, Square Enix
Tags: dungeon siege 3, Dungeon Siege III, Videos
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 17:30 BST
Anonymous press release: Sony, I am Disappoint
Two weeks later, and Anonymous is still being blamed for the unauthorised access which lead Sony to take down the PlayStation Network and Qriocity servers, despite repeatedly pleading innocence. Now, the “hacktivist” group is getting annoyed, and, according to a new press release, disappoint.
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Posted in: PS3, Piracy, Platform holders, Sony
Tags: Aaron Barr, Anonymous, financial times, hackers, Joseph Menn, ps3 hackers
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 10:44 BST
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations features Ezio as an old man
Time waits for no man – not even Ezio Auditore. Assassin’s Creed: Revelations is the third game where you’ll be able to play the Italian assassin, and he’s looking a little worse for wear.
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Posted in: Adventure, PC, PS3, Ubisoft, Xbox 360
Tags: assassin's creed: revelations, Ezio, game informer
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 09:45 BST
UK charts: Zumba Fitness knocks Portal 2 off top spot
Get fit title Zumba Fitness has knocked Valve’s Portal 2 from the top of the UK charts.
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 14:43 BST
BULLETCAST, May 9 – What you need to know now
It’s Monday. Don’t look so depressed.
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Posted in: Podcast
Tags: news bulletin
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 08:48 BST
Alleged first glimpse of GTA V leaked online
When you have a franchise that’s doing as well as Grand Theft Auto, where gamers start slavering at the mere mention of a sequel, it’s inevitable that things like this pop up before the game’s even been announced.
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 08:38 BST
Command & Conquer Arena cancelled before it was announced
Command & Conquer fans, prepare to mourn for the game you never knew existed. A leaked cinematic trailer has revealed the cancelled Command & Conquer Arena, which never made it past the drawing board.
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Posted in: EA, MMO, PC, Strategy
Tags: Command & Conquer Arena, ea la, Victory Games, westwood studios
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 08:20 BST
Monday shorts: RIFT, NES, Halo Reach, Minecraft, Brink
It’s Monday. You’re wincing at it, aren’t you? Man up, kick its ass and you’ll be alright. Here’s your shorts first, though.
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Posted in: Shorts, VG247
Tags: Monday Shorts
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 08:04 BST
Outed: Rayman Origins for DS + Wii – Time Crisis, Sonic Generations for 3DS
Whoever publishes the listings for Gamestop should possibly tighten up security a bit, given that the latest New Release sheet contains not one, but three reveals that we weren’t really expecting.
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Posted in: 3DS, Arcade, DS, Namco Bandai, Platform holders, Platformer, Sega, Shooter, Ubisoft, Wii
Tags: Rayman Origins, Sonic Generations, Time Crisis
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 07:38 BST
Two new worlds rumoured for Age of Conan
Craig “Silirrion” Morrison hinted last month that there was something interesting in the works for Age of Conan. Now, forums for the game are a-buzz with the idea that two new lands may be in development, filled with a multitude of new zones.
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Posted in: Eidos, MMO, PC
Tags: Age of Conan - Hyborian Adventures, Craig Morrison, funcom, Silirrion
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 07:15 BST
Test Drive Unlimited gets free Exploration DLC
The world of Test Drive Unlimited 2 has just gotten much bigger, with the release of the Exploration DLC pack – and better yet, it’s free!
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Posted in: Atari, PC, Racing
Tags: Eden Games, test drive unlimited 2, update
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 07:02 BST
Rockstar reveals a pair of soundtracks for L.A. Noire
As we edge ever-closer to the release of L.A. Noire (next week! Can you believe it?!), Rockstar Games keep making the game sound even sweeter. Today, that’s literally the case, as we learn about the soundtracks planned for release with the game.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PS3, Platform holders, Rockstar, Xbox 360
Tags: L.A. Noire, soundtrack
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 07:04 BST
Sony considers reward in effort to catch PSN hackers
Sources close to Sony say the high-tech company is considering resorting to low-tech tactics, offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the PSNgate hackers.
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 06:15 BST
3DS Powerplus promises to double handheld battery life
If you have a 3DS, you’ll be well aware that no matter how great the handheld is, it’s constantly held back by its lack of battery life. Fortunately, Hyperkin is coming to your rescue.
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Posted in: 3DS, hardware
Tags: 3DS battery life, battery
Mon, May 09, 2011 | 03:51 BST
Minecraft mod lets you think with Portals
This is no simple mod – this is Extreme PortalCraft, a new map for Minecraft featuring – you guessed it – a bunch of Portals.
Sat, May 07, 2011 | 23:12 BST
Valve writer talks about why Chell doesn’t speak in Portal or Portal 2
Valve’s Erik Wolpaw has said one of the reasons Chell doesn’t speak in Portal 2 is because she is a silent protagonist which “could be anyone.”
Quick Quotes: Paradox changing its Q&A process over Sword of the Stars 2′s “big failure”