Monthly Archives: August 2011
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 12:51 BST
Prototype 2 gets storyline catch-up video
As is becoming fashionable, Prototype 2 developer Radical Entertainment has released a ‘Previously on Prototype’ style video to get you caught up on the storyline, ahead of the sequel’s release next April.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, PS3, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: prototype, Prototype 2, radical entertainment, spoilers
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 12:54 BST
Just Dance 3 latest track list is random
Bananarama, African Ladies and LMFAO are but a few of the artists from an eclectic mix intended to prompt you to get your groove thang on. Full listing below.
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Posted in: Casual, Kinect, PS3, Rhythm action, Ubisoft, Wii, Xbox 360
Tags: Just Dance 3
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 11:46 BST
GameStop testing console game streaming service
A new cloud gaming consumer service, streaming 360 and PS3 games, is expected next year. A closed beta will start by end of 2011.
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 11:02 BST
Asura’s Wrath interview: “How am I going to fight with zero arms?”
It’s the question on everybody’s lips. In an interview with Siliconera, Hiroshi Matsuyama – CEO of developer CyberConnect2 – and Kasuhiro Tsuyachiya – producer at Capcom – talked angry power-ups, betrayal and cliffhangers.
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Posted in: Capcom, Fighter, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: asura's wrath, CyberConnect2, hiroshi matsuyama, kasuhiro tsuyachiya
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 10:17 BST
Need for Speed World gamescom trailer, shiny things
A trailer out of gamescom for EA’s free-2-play racer shows off cars that none of us will ever be able to afford to insure, let alone drive.
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Posted in: EA, MMO, PC, Racing, Videos
Tags: lamborghini, need for speed world, porsche
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 09:51 BST
BULLETCAST, August 19 – The gamescom thoughts video
I’ve spent half of this week at gamescom in Germany. Here’s what I thought about the show’s 2011 edition compared to E3 this year.
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Posted in: Bulletcast, Gamescom 2011, News Wrap
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 09:44 BST
Deus Ex: HR in-game items for Team Fortress 2
Some really rather sexy Deus Ex-themed items have become available for TF2, you’re going to want these.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, Eidos, MMO, Mac, PC, Retail, Shooter, Square Enix, Steam, Stuff, Valve
Tags: Deus Ex: Human Revolution, eidos montreal, Team Fortress 2, team fortress 2 update
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 08:59 BST
Friday Shorts – The Glorious Past Edition
Today’s shorts are largely themed around nostalgia, helped along by a healthy dose of forgetfulness. Ask Pat about his memory trouble today, he won’t mind.
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 08:56 BST
Borderlands 2 interview: story integration and revelling in the ridiculous
Borderlands 2 designer Scott Kester has spoken to GameSpot about an increased level of story interaction and the core principles of the franchise: lots of guns and lots of fun. Video interview below.
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Posted in: 2K, PC, PS3, Shooter, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: borderlands 2, scott kester
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 08:50 BST
Gamescom gets dates for 2012
Koelnmesse’s confirmed dates for next year’s gamescom. We grabbed the dates as we left the Messe for the final time yesterday: it’s now confirmed the event will kick off on August 15-19 alongside GDC Europe, which will happen between August 13-15. Assumingly, the 15th will be another trade-only day, with 16th being the day it opens to the public, per what it has been before. No announcement on attendance figures for this year yet, but those will almost certainly come early next week.
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Posted in: GDC Europe 2012, gamescom 2012
Tags: Koelnmesse
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 08:31 BST
Burnout Crash trailer features exemplary driving
Well, it seemed a bit obvious to say it features crashes and explosions. Don’t worry though, it’s got those too.
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 08:13 BST
AU News Wrap, August 19 – What happened today
The unusual lack of updates from the Australian desk today has nothing to do with The Sims Social. Yes sirree. Those two things are completely unrelated.
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Posted in: Australia, New Zealand, News Wrap
Tags: AU News Wrap, what happened today
Sat, Aug 20, 2011 | 13:24 BST
Drake’s Success: Naughty Dog’s Meyer on Uncharted 3
Uncharted 3 is Sony’s big Christmas ticket, and for good reason. In a straight-up interview with Johnny Cullen, Naughty Dog comms boss Arne Meyer talks about PS3′s magnum opus.
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Posted in: Action, Featured Story, Gamescom 2011, PS3, Sony
Tags: Arne Meyer, naughty dog, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 08:08 BST
Japanese Charts: 3DS software boosted by console price cut
It’s amazing what a bit of rampant price slashing will do for a console and its software.
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Posted in: 3DS, Capcom, Charts, DS, DSi, Japan, Nintendo, PS3, PSP, Retail, Sony, Trade, Wii
Tags: japanese charts, jikkyou powerful pro baseball, Monster Hunter, Pokemon Rumble, Star Fox 64 3D
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 05:37 BST
Sony: There’s a “real strong” market for rich portable gaming
Sony’s research has convinced it there is a market for portable gaming of the kind smartphones can’t yet provide.
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Posted in: Sony, Trade, Vita
Tags: John Koller
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 05:18 BST
Cryptic details transition to Perfect World subsidiary
Cryptic has opened up on precisely how its acquisition by Perfect World will affect Champions Online and Star Trek Online players.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, MMO, PC, RPG
Tags: champions online, cryptic, cryptic studios, neverwinter, Perfect World, perfect world entertainment, star trek online
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 05:03 BST
Resistance: Burning Skies dev finds Vita not that different to PS3
Resistance: Burning Skies developer Nihilistic hasn’t struggled with the transition from PlayStation 3 to Vita development.
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Posted in: Shooter, Sony, Vita
Tags: Nihilistic, Nihilistic Studios, Resistance: Burning Skies
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 04:31 BST
Kinect titles rake in sales, Europe not as keen on Dance Central
Kinect’s two major sellers, Dance Central and Kinect Sports, have topped major milestones.
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Posted in: Kinect, Microsoft, Rhythm action, Sports, Xbox 360
Tags: Dance Central, Kinect Sports, Michael Johnson
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 04:15 BST
Frobisher Says “play my stupid video game”
This new trailer for Vita title Frobisher Says can be filed under “delightful oddities”.
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Posted in: Mini-games, Sony, Vita, indie
Tags: Frobisher Says, Honeyslug
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 03:45 BST
Microsoft hasn’t given up on Japanese Xbox fans
Microsoft is still staunchly standing byt the Xbox 360 in Japan, despite its ongoing struggle to gain market share.
2K Marin staff working on second major project