Monthly Archives: June 2011
Fri, Jun 03, 2011 | 02:52 BST
Quick Shots – Alice: Madness Returns screens are quite lovely
Some more shots of Alice: Madness Returns have popped up, and like the rest we’ve seen over the last few months, they are lovely. Not much really to say about them, really. See for yourself below. Game’s out on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 June 16.
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Posted in: Action, EA, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: alice, Alice: Madness Returns, american mcgee, madness returns, spicy horse
Fri, Jun 03, 2011 | 06:40 BST
THQ confirms E3 line-up, Darksiders II is no-show
THQ’s just announced its E3 line-up, featuring appearances from UFC Undisputed 3, Metro: Last Light, Warhammer 40k: Dark Millennium and more.
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 20:54 BST
Witcher 2 coming to Xbox 360 at the end of the year
CD Projeckt RED has just finished up its pre-E3 show, during which the fellas announced The Witcher 2 for Xbox 360. The firm said it will contain the same quality, and will be released by the end of the year.
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Posted in: CD Projekt, Development
Tags: cd projekt conference
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 19:25 BST
Yu Suzuki joins Premium Agency as executive game producer
It has been announced that Yu Suzuki has joined Tokyo-based Premium Agency as an executive game producer at the firm.
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Posted in: Development, Jobs
Tags: Premium Agency, yu suzuki
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 19:12 BST
First Darksiders II trailer shows Death in action
Game Informer’s gone live with the first trailer for the newly-announced Darksiders II, showing off new main character Death, taking over from DS1′s War. The trailer recaps the end of the first game, but sets up number two. It’s all brilliant stuff. A YouTube version is after the break. Darksiders II launches in 2012 for PS3, 360 and PC.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, THQ, Xbox 360
Tags: darksiders II, vigil games
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 19:06 BST
PSA: Escalation pack now available for Black Ops PC
Just a reminder that Escalation with it maps and Zombie experience Call of the Dead is now available on PC for Black Ops players. To celebrate the release, Treyarch is hosting a Double XP this weekend starting Friday, June 3. Enjoy.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, Shooter
Tags: Black Ops, call of duty, call of the dead, Escalation, treyarch
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 18:57 BST
Capcom teases Hwoarang in latest Street Fighter X Tekken video
Capcom has released another teaser video for Street Fighter X Tekken. This one is obviously the Tekken 6 version of Hwoarang – as if his pants weren’t a big enough hint. Game’s slated for sometime next year, although there isn’t an exact date just yet.
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 18:40 BST
Capcom to remove offline limitations for SSFIV:AE on PC
Capcom will remove character limitations to offline mode for the PC edition of Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition shortly after the game launches.
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 18:17 BST
The Riddler does more than just taunt Batman in Arkham City
According to a preview piece over on IGN, it looks as though the Riddler is going to be quite the formidable opponent in Batman: Arkham City.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: Arkham City, batman, Batman: Arkham City, rocksteady, the riddler
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 17:57 BST
First trailer for new CDP Red project airing tonight
CD Projekt Red’s just confirmed that the first trailer for the company’s next game will air tonight.
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Posted in: CD Projekt, E3 2011
Tags: CD Projekt red, Tomasz Bagiński
Fri, Jun 03, 2011 | 07:28 BST
NGP: Launch games official, pre-E3 info explodes
Sony has lifted a bulk embargo on pre-E3 NGP content, confirming the new Uncharted title as Golden Abyss and giving early access to the machine itself.
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Posted in: Featured Story, NGP, Sony
Tags: Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Wipeout 2048
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 18:06 BST
Warhammer 40K: Kill Team goes shoot-mental XBLA, PSN
THQ’s dropped first details, screens and a video of Warhammer 40K: Kill Team, an XBLA and PSN arcade shooter designed to pre-cursor the release of Space Marine in September.
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 17:15 BST
Uncharted 3: Drake Deception Collector’s Edition and pre-order bonuses detailed
Sony has handed over information on the Collector’s Edition of Uncharted 3 and has also detailed some of the various pre-order offers North American retailers will be handing out.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PS3, Sony
Tags: naughty dog, uncharted 3, Uncharted 3: Drake Deception, Uncharted 3: Drake Deception Collector's Edition
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 18:26 BST
Square Enix drops FFXIII-2 story details
Square Enix has given the first real story details on Final Fantasy XIII-2 ahead of the game being at E3 next week. Spoilers if you haven’t completed FFXIII.
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Posted in: PS3, RPG, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: FFXIII-2, Final Fantasy XIII-2
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 16:34 BST
Resistance 3 multiplayer video features Trainyard footage
Insomniac has released multiplayer footage from Resistance 3,and it shows off the HUD for Chimeran players along with the Firestorm rocket-launcher.
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Posted in: PS3, Shooter
Tags: insomniac, resistance 3
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 16:21 BST
Hellgate closed beta starts tomorrow, character class shots released
The closed beta for T3 Entertainment’s Hellgate launches tomorrow in Europe and North America, and ends on June 5. In celebration, a batch of new screenshots for each of the game’s six different character classes has been released and we’ve posted the huge batch for you below.
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Posted in: MMO, PC, Screens
Tags: HanbitSoft, hellgate, t3 entertainment
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 16:49 BST
Square Enix confirms E3 line-up, Type-0 and VXIII missing
Square Enix just confirmed its E3 line-up for next week, including showings of Final Fantasy XIII-2, Tomb Raider and Hitman: Absolution.
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 16:08 BST
Polish retailers list Witcher II 360 ahead of CD Projekt pre-E3 event
Polish retailers have started listing The Witcher II for Xbox 360, as CD Projekt gets set to have its pre-E3 press conference in just over four hours from now.
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Posted in: CD Projekt, RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: CD Projekt red, The Witcher II, The Witcher II: Assassins of Kings
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 15:35 BST
Quick Shots: Catwoman slinks around in Arkham City
You watched the video of her yesterday, now check out shots of Batman’s sometimes-adversary Catwoman below from Arkham City.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: Arkham City, batman, catwoman, rocksteady
Thu, Jun 02, 2011 | 15:17 BST
PS Home update adds tattoos, dastardly disguises, inFamous clothing
Sony has updated Home with some goodies for your virtual self, such as tattoos, monocles, handlebar mustaches, and more.
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Posted in: Home, PS3, Sony
Tags: home stuff
FRC up in arms over same-sex relationships in SWTOR