Monthly Archives: July 2011
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 | 00:21 BST
European News Wrap, July 26 – What happened today
More juicy details about several of the big end-of-year titles dropped today. We’ve got fighting, sleuthing, shooting and sport, plus gadgets, and more on the infamous crunch time debate, proving that Tuesdays are far better than Mondays.
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Posted in: News Wrap, VG247
Tags: European News Wrap, what happened today
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 16:31 BST
Battlefield 3: DICE discusses multiplayer differences between console and PC
DICE studio head Patrick Bach has said the firm has to make a few concessions with the console multiplayer in Battlefield 3, due to quality concerns.
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Posted in: EA, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: battlefield 3, bf3, dice, patrick bach
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 16:03 BST
Bear necessities being added to Kinectimals this autumn
Kinectimals already has lion and tigers, and now it’s getting bears – oh my! Sorry. We couldn’t resist.
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Posted in: Adventure, Kinect, Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: Kinectimals, kinectimals now with bears
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 15:28 BST
Arkham City storytelling: Rocksteady and Paul Dini talk narrative
After popping up earlier to discuss the ‘heat’ between Batman and Catwoman in Rocksteady’s stunning looking sequel, Paul Dini’s back with some more thoughts on narrative.
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Posted in: Action, Microsoft, PC, PS3, Sony, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, dc comics, narrative, paul crocker, paul dini, rocksteady
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 15:09 BST
Splash Damage: Crunch time “inevitable”, but “respect for staff” is key
Paul Wedgwood, CEO of Brink developer Splash Damage, has told Edge that whilst the crunch period during development is all but inevitable, the key to a healthy studio is to do as much advanced planning as possible.
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Posted in: Jobs, Platform holders, Rockstar, Trade
Tags: Brink, crunch, michael pachter, Paul Wedgwood, splash damage, team bondi
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 14:40 BST
New Xbox 360 wireless headset with Bluetooth and 360 media remote announced
Microsoft has announced two new items for Xbox 360: one is a wireless headset with Bluetooth, and the other is a remote control.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, peripherals
Tags: 360 media remote, bluetooth, Xbox 360 wireless headset
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 14:36 BST
Watch Evo 2011 fight tournament in PlayStation Home
The fighting game competition begins on Friday July 29 and runs until the end of the weekend with players competing for cash and kudos across several high profile fight game franchises. You can watch all the action from the comfort of your virtual home.
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 14:22 BST
Garry’s Mod moves over 1 million lifetime
Garry Newman has posted word that his Source Engine mod, otherwise known as Garry’s Mod, has surpassed 1 million in sales.
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Posted in: Action, PC, Steam
Tags: Garry Newman, garry's mod
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 14:04 BST
ESA seeking $1.1m payout from California after Supreme Court ruling
After losing its bid to impose a law that would make the sale of mature-rated games to minors illegal, the state of California has been asked to reimburse the Electronic Software Association for the industry body’s role in the lobbying.
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Posted in: America, Legalities
Tags: california game laws, Electronic Software Association, esa, michael gallagher, scotus, US Supreme Court
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 13:59 BST
PS Vita playable at gamescom
A Sony PR representative has confirmed to VG247 that members of the public will get their first hands-on opportunity with the company’s shiny, new handheld at gamescom next month.
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 13:55 BST
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino gives a video message to overseas fans
Level-5 International America Inc. recently opened its doors, and now the firm has sent word its has launched a corporate website as well as a Twitter and Facebook page. Posted over on the later, is a video message from Level-5 CEO, Akihiro Hino, in which he lays out his business strategy for the North American office. “Level-5 IA will not only release games developed in Japan, but we are also planning to create original content for the U.S.,” he states in his message. “The Japanese and North American markets are quite different, but we hope to make innovative games that our fans in the US will enjoy.”
You can watch the video below, courtesy of Siliconera’s YouTube channel.
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Posted in: America, Development
Tags: Akihiro Hino, level-5, Level-5 International America
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 13:34 BST
League of Legends: Season One surpass 15M registrations, over 1.4M daily players
Riot Games has announced the end of Season One for League of Legends, which garnered over 15 million registrars, 4 million active players per month, and 1.4 million log-ins a day.
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Posted in: MMO, PC
Tags: league of legends, MMOABRTS, riot games
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 13:16 BST
Team Meat’s next game involves ninja stuff, a box
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Posted in: Platform holders
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 11:51 BST
New studio formed by ex-Bohemia Interactive and 2K Czech members
Members from the teams responsible for both Operation Flashpoint and the Mafia series have joined forces to create Warhorse, a new Prague-based studio working on a yet to be announced RPG.
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Posted in: 2K, Europe, Trade
Tags: 2k czech, bohemia interactive, dev studio, mafia, Warhorse
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 10:57 BST
Hello Games talks making indie development pay
Sean Murray, CEO of the indie developer responsible for PSN’s Joe Danger, has spoken with GI.biz about the realities of indie development and how to go from part-time hobby to full-time living.
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Posted in: App Store, Interview, PSN, Platform holders, Steam, Trade, Xbox Live
Tags: Hello Games, indie studios, Joe Danger, Sean Murray
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 10:26 BST
Madden NFL 12 good to go after NFL league lockout ends
EA had previously stated that it could face loses of up to $80 million had the deadlock between the NFL league and the Player’s Association led to the cancellation of the season. Fortunately for the publisher, and NFL fans the world over, the game is most definitely back on.
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Posted in: EA, EA Sports, Legalities, Nintendo, PS3, Retail, Sports, Xbox 360
Tags: Madden NFL 12, National Football League lockout
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 10:17 BST
Report: Mobile games contribute to doubling of gamers from ‘older demographics’
A report by market intelligence firm Parks Associates has said a huge rise in mobile gaming has taken place since 2007.
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Posted in: America, Retail, Trade
Tags: Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Parks Associates, reports, smartphones, words with friends
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 10:03 BST
Suda has 100 social game ideas, wants to make NMH “social game with the most blood”
We say “social gaming,” you say, “ewwww.” Normally, anyway. But what if we then say “Suda 51“? Oh goodness, you’re looking quite pale. You should probably sit dow– and your head just exploded. Now we get to say “ewwww.” But! Your head’s loss isn’t in vain, because we’re going to use it for a relatively serviceable segue. Because… because blood. Yeah.
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Posted in: Action, Social
Tags: Grasshopper Manufacture, Mobage, no more heroes, suda 51
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 09:49 BST
Eurogamer Expo doubles in size, moves to Earl’s Court One
The UK’s biggest videogame event moves from its previous location of Earl’s Court Brompton Hall to inhabit the largest venue in West London. That’s a whole lot of games in one place.
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Posted in: Eurogamer Expo 2011
Tags: eurogamer expo, events, rupert loman
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 09:28 BST
Tuesday Shorts – Zynga targets China, Dwarf Fortress class, iPad magic, more
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Posted in: 3DS, Casual, EA Sports, Home, MMO, Movies, Nintendo, RPG, Shorts, Social, Strategy, Zynga, iPad, iPhone
Tags: amazon, Battlestar Galactica Online, catherine, cryengine 3, dead island, diner dash, Dwarf Fortress, facebook, Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions, Lethal Enterprise, Neil Burger, NHL 12, Two Worlds II: Castle Defence, uncharted
Microsoft takes action against Halo 4 beta scam