Monthly Archives: September 2011

Bioware co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk have emphasized that the firm has no plans just to sit back and relax after it launches Star Wars: The Old Republic, reassuringly stating that an MMO is itself a long-term commitment.

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In a bid to possess what little remains of the free time I devote to the game already, Turbine has launched its Rise of Isengard expansion for Lord of the Rings Online. As a matter of fact, after finally being able to get into the game yesterday after biting my nails to nubs for three hours, I played it until 2am this morning. Yes, the horses were met with a grumpy lady with buckets of oats when breakfast rolled around this morning. At least they don’t hold grudges unlike human beings. You can check out the launch trailer for the expansion below, courtesy of GameFront. While you are over there, check out the site’s preview of the content here.

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Lionsgate has optioned the rights to make a movie inspired by Dead Island’s “haunting, artful trailer.”

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With it launching for MoH owners and Origin pre-orders today before opening up to the public on Thursday, Johnny Cullen takes a look at the multiplayer beta for Battlefield 3. HD video and screens of the PS3 version included.

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EA has announced that Sports Illustrated swimsuit models Irina Shayk and Chrissy Teigen will play guest starring roles in Need for Speed: The Run. In addition, the partnership between the two firms hands out a new SI subscription offer.

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Apple has announced its iPhone event by sending out formal invitations to various media and tech outlets.

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Bethesda has announced Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners’ Arsenal are now available for download on Steam and XBL for Fallout: New Vegas. Both will be made available late tomorrow on PSN. Courier’s Stash will run you 160 MSP/£1.49/€1.99/$1.99, and provides players with four content bundles previously available only through pre-ordering: The Caravan Pack, Classic Pack, Mercenary Pack and Tribal Pack. Gun Runners’ Arsenal will run you 320 MSP/£2.99/€3.99/$3.99 and includes various new ways to kill enemies. You can get an idea of what to expect through a list we posted for you on Saturday.

Sony has announced its Video Unlimited preview application is now available through the PS Store in both the United States and Canada. Starting today, PS Plus subscribers can download the application and experience a new, “intuitive way to navigate and discover video content on PS3.” What the new application does, is make it easier to browse, search, and find movies and TV shows on the PSN service. You can even search by actor, director, and genre. A video on how it works is posted below. Non-PS Plus users will be able download the application starting October 11.

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Activision has partnered with PepsiCo, the makers of many a fine softdrink and various Frito-Lay chips, to provide Modern Warfare 3 players with double XP for purchasing specially marked products.

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Markus Persson has stated over Twitter that the trademark issue between Mojang and Bethesda over the name “Scrolls” is heading to court.

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Chet Faliszek has said Valve is still holding out hope that Steam will be made available on Xbox 360 in the future.

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Bethesda’s announced the full star-studded lineup of VO cast for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, including Academy Award nominee Max Von Sydow.

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Sony’s announced this afternoon that Journey will arrive in spring 2012.

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Parappa The Rapper could make a return either through new business models or on PlayStation Vita, series creator Masaya Matsuura has said.

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Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada has said that the Final Fantasy brand had been “greatly damaged” following the launch of Final Fantasy XIV last year.

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Welcome to Boomtown, baby. Population: all the BF3 beta players in the world.

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ArenaNet has reiterated it’ll “for sure” have a closed beta of Guild Wars 2 by the end of the year at least.

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Capcom’s confirmed the required specs for the PC version of Dead Island 2: Off The Record. Its also announced that it’ll have the SSA GFWL DRM system that Dead Rising 2 had last October, meaning you’ll need to connect to the internet to activate it. Get the required spec list below. Off The Record launches on October 11 in the US and October 14 in the UK for PS3, 360 and PC.

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The next game from CD Projekt Red should take a lot less than four years to make, studio director Adam Badowski has said.

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“A day closer to death.” It’s not Christmas yet, idiot boy. Don’t stop. We’re just getting to the fun bit. Here’s everything you need to know this morning in video and text form.

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