Monthly Archives: October 2011
Thu, Oct 06, 2011 | 17:02 BST
Editorial – The King is Dead: Long Live Steve Jobs
As we mark the passing of Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs today, Brenna Hillier looks at the extraordinary impact of one man on the modern world.
Thu, Oct 06, 2011 | 17:02 BST
Legendary Apple boss Steve Jobs passes away aged 56
Apple has confirmed that founder and long-time CEO Steve Jobs has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
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Posted in: Apple
Tags: steve jobs
Thu, Oct 06, 2011 | 00:00 BST
Analyst: Social games about to go “second generation”
Social games are poised to evolve beyond the pay-to-not-wait structure which has dominated for the past few years, one analyst believes.
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Posted in: Casual, Social
Tags: analyst, Jesse Divnich
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 23:37 BST
Quick Shots – Max Payne 3 looking super slick
If the finished game looks anything like these stills, Max Payne 3 may be worth buying a new TV for.
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 23:26 BST
343 to endure “a lot more scrutiny” for Halo 4 efforts
343 Industries will be criticised in ways Bungie wasn’t, studio head Frank O’Connor has said.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: 343, 343 industries, frank o'connor, halo 4
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 23:15 BST
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception is finished
It can’t be declared gold until the certification process is through, but Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception is finished.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PS3, Sony
Tags: Arnie Meyer, naughty dog, nolan north, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 23:05 BST
Batman: Arkham City ad shows Robin gameplay
A Gamestop ad showing off the retailer’s pre-order bonus DLC gives us a glimpse of Robin in action in Batman: Arkham City.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PC, PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360
Tags: Batman: Arkham City, dlc, pre-order bonus, rocksteady, rocksteady studios
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 22:52 BST
Ubisoft: “Why would you” try to do core controls with Kinect
Ubisoft executive Tony Key has said the company is still experimenting with Kinect in core games, but can’t see much point in replacing the control pad.
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 22:31 BST
Wii U Tekken still in pre-production
Namco hasn’t really begun development of a planned Wii U outing for Tekken.
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Posted in: 3DS, Fighter, Namco Bandai, Nintendo, Wii U
Tags: Katsuhiro Harada, tekken
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 21:58 BST
Bethesda XBL sale includes Fallout, Oblivion, id goodies
The Bethesda sale has started over on Xbox Live, and those wondering just what the sale would entail can wonder no more. Get the skinny below.
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Posted in: Action, Bethesda, RPG, Shooter, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: bethesda sale, doom II, fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, id dsoftware, oblivion, Quake Arena Arcade
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 21:38 BST
CCP CEO issues letter of apology, more EVE Online changes coming this winter
CCP Games CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson has issued a formal letter of apology to EVE Online fans over the hoopla surrounding the game in recent months, and claiming full responsibility for any feelings of “estrangement” fans may have had.
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Posted in: CCP, MMO, PC
Tags: eve online, Hilmar Veigar Pétursson
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 21:21 BST
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record gets a launch trailer
Capcom has released the launch trailer for Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. It’s posted below. It launches next week on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
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Posted in: Action, Capcom, PC, PS3, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: dead rising 2, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Off the Record
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 21:25 BST
Wednesday Shorts II: Amy Capsized Arkham City with Conan’s Might & Magic
More shorts for your Wednesday are below, and there are quite a few good ones, so be sure to have a sniff in case you miss something.
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Posted in: Platform holders, Shorts, VG247
Tags: age of conan, Alientrap, Amy, aoc, Arkham City, Assassin's Creed, assassin's creed: revelations, batman, Browser Sangokushi, Capsized, dragon quest x, funcom, Might & Magic: Heroes VI, PS Home Update, revealtions, rocksteady, The Witch and the Hundred Soldiers
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 20:36 BST
Valve and Dark Horse team up for Steam-Powered Stories hardcover comic collection
Valve and Dark Horse have announced a hardcover collection of comics based on the worlds of Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress, and Portal. The comic, which contains over two hundred pages of story, is titled: Valve Presents: The Sacrifice and other Steam-Powered Stories, and is to be made available on November 16. You can pre-order it here, and have a look at the cover below.
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Posted in: Valve, books
Tags: dark horse, left 4 dead, portal, Team Fortress, Valve Presents: The Sacrifice and other Steam-Powered Stories
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 20:43 BST
Sony outlines plans for Vita Remote Play
Shuhei Yoshida has shared additional details on Sony’s Remote Play plans for Vita in the latest issue of Famitsu.
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Posted in: PS3, Sony, Vita
Tags: Shuhei Yoshida, Vita remote play
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 19:59 BST
Duke Nukem Forever update hitting next week
Gearbox has announced that the Hail to the Icons Parody Pack and its four new multiplayer maps for Duke Nukem Forever will be available starting next week on Tuesday, October 11. Those who joined the First Access Club before Duke Nukem Forever launched will get it free. Those who didn’t get in early, can purchase the pack for 800 MSP or $9.99 on PS3 and Steam. Additional updates to all versions will be released on the same day, which will not only add support for the new content, but will also add various optimizations and bug fixes.
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 19:10 BST
Infinity Blade: Free update includes new enemy, rings, weapons, more
Epic and Chair have released an update for Infinity Blade on iPhone and iPad. The update includes the new RookBane enemy, new magic rings, swords, shields, and helmets. It also gives you a peek at Infinity Blade II and the upcoming novel Infinity Blade: Awakening from author Brandon Sanderson. The free upgrade also compatible with iOS 5 and iPhone 4S, the later of which releases on October 14. Infinity Blade II is out December 1.
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Posted in: Action, RPG, iOS, iPad, iPhone
Tags: chair entertainment, Epic Games, Infinity Blade
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 18:49 BST
WP7 Xbox Companion App lets you control your console with your phone
Not only did Microsoft announce new TV and film partners today, it also revealed a new Companion App for Windows Phone 7 which will allow users to search and control content from Xbox Live Marketplace through their Xbox 360.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Windows Phone 7, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: wp7, Xbox Companion App
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 18:30 BST
Visceral looking to fill senior environment artist opening for Dead Space franchise
The rumors for Dead Space 3 just keep popping up, and a job listing posted today on Creative Heads has Visceral looking for a senior environment artist for the Dead Space franchise. Granted, a job listing for a position working on an “unannounced platform, PS3, Xbox 360″ title doesn’t confirm a third game is in the works, and if true, it wouldn’t be that big of a shock. Still, it’s nice to see a company hiring in this economy. Thanks, Klaxusprime.
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Posted in: Development, EA, Jobs, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: dead space, dead space 3, visceral games
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 | 18:38 BST
Microsoft announces additional film and TV providers coming to XBL
Microsoft has announced 40 TV and entertainment providers coming to Xbox Live, which it plans to roll out to customers in 20 countries starting around the holidays.
Microsoft takes action against Halo 4 beta scam