Monthly Archives: November 2011
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 08:56 GMT
MGS 3DS dated for Japan, MGS HD PS3 download edition delayed
Konami’s confirmed a final release date for Metal Gear Solid 3DS: Snake Eater, as well as a delay to the download edition of the HD Collection on PS3.
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Posted in: 3DS, Action, Konami, PS3
Tags: Metal Gear Solid 3DS: Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 14:25 GMT
Pickford: UK BAFTAS “designed to discourage smaller games”
Speaking to Spong, iOS developer Ste Pickford has claimed the UK BAFTAs are not suited to the task of awarding excellence in the field of development, saying the entry fee alone “seems designed to discourage smaller games from becoming involved.”
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Posted in: Awards, UK
Tags: bafta, ste pickford
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 14:24 GMT
New Xbox Dashboard launching on December 6
Microsoft has announced the new Xbox Live Dashboard update will be released on December 6, confirming reports from earlier this morning.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: New Xbox Dashboard
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 17:22 GMT
Yakuza 5 set in five cities, first details spill from Famitsu
Famitsu’s dropped the first Yakuza 5 details, following on from its announcement before Tokyo Game Show in September.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 19:30 GMT
Going Bonkers: Volition on Saints Row: The Third
Volition lead designer Scott Phillips speaks to Johnny Cullen on bringing Saints Row: The Third’s mental action to the masses, working with Hulk Hogan and Burt Reynolds, and much, much more.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, THQ, Xbox 360
Tags: saints row 3, Saints Row: The Third, Scott Phillips, volition, Volition Inc
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 05:53 GMT
Mojang aiming for multiplatform release with Scrolls
IGN reports a Mojang representative said a multiplatform release is “the goal” for upcoming card-trading battle game, Scrolls, previously confirmed for PC only. The game is being built on the Unity engine, which supports Android, Flash, iOS, PC, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360. Scrolls is expected in 2012 and will have some free-to-play features.
Thanks, That VideoGame Blog.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 05:25 GMT
Quick Quotes – Pachter pooh-poohs Xbox 720 rumours
“Those rumors are silly. Microsoft is still selling a ton of Xbox 360s, and they won’t replace the existing one until sales begin to slow. I think the rumors are based upon leaks about modifying the current Xbox 360 to allow it to operate Windows 8. I fully expect a new model of Xbox 360 by holiday 2012, but don’t think we see a new console altogether from Microsoft until 2014.”
– Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, speaking to IndustryGamers.
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Posted in: Microsoft
Tags: analyst, michael pachter, wedbush morgan, Xbox 720
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 05:17 GMT
Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin character customisation demo’d
If you’ve bemoaned a certain lack of self-identification with your silent hero during your pursuit of twoo wuv and incidental agricultural profits, check out these videos of Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin.
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Posted in: 3DS, Marvelous, RPG, Simulation
Tags: Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 05:01 GMT
Everquest II update brings evil stylings to Freeport
As part of update 62, the city of Freeport in long-lived MMORPG Everquest II is geting a major facelift. Lucan D’Lere is back on the throne, and that means the city’s decorators have jumped on this season’s hottest trends – black, spikes, and fire-breathing bat horses. Check out the new look in the trailer through the break.
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Posted in: MMO, PC, RPG, Sony Online Entertainment
Tags: everquest II, title update
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 04:42 GMT
Free movies available through PlayStation Home
Sony has signed up with streaming movie provider Crackle to bring free movies to virtual world PlayStation Home.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 05:19 GMT
Bayonetta designer lends talents to Soul Calibur V
Namco Bandai has brought Mari Shimazaki on board as a guest character designer for Soul Calibur V.
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Posted in: Fighter, Namco Bandai, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Hisaharu Tago, Mari Shimazaki, soul calibur v, team soul
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 05:56 GMT
Battlefield Heroes introduces Capture The Flag mode
Easy Studios has added a capture the flag mode to free-to-play shooter Battlefield Heroes. Now you have no excuses. Check out a trailer advertising the new mode through the break.
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Posted in: EA, Free-to-Play, PC, Shooter
Tags: battlefield heroes, Easy Studios
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 02:26 GMT
No player death in The Secret World
To avoid breaking the real world setting of the Secret World, players won’t die.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 01:49 GMT
Chrono Trigger hits App Store next month
Destructoid reports Square Enix will bring classic and cult favourite SNES RPG Chrono Trigger to iDevice next month. No hard date or pricing details as yet. The game, which was lauded for its use of a time travel mechanic, is also available on the DS, via the PlayStation Network, and on the Virtual Console.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 01:39 GMT
Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition detailed in unboxing video
To hype you for Mass Effect 3′s release, EA has sent an unboxing video of the N7 Collector’s Edition detailed back in June.
Get your drool on through the break. Mass Effect 3 arrives in early March on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 01:33 GMT
US PlayStation Network sale offers up to 50% off
US residents can enjoy a number of discounts as part of a PlayStation Network sale celebrating northern autumn.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 01:24 GMT
OnLive exec jumps ship for Disney Interactive
IndustryGamers reports Disney Interactive has snatched up former OnLive vice president for games and media John Spinale. Spinale will be in charge of Disney’s entire social effort, including Playdom, as head of social games. The industry veteran’s past roles includes gigs with Eidos and Activision.
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Posted in: Disney, OnLive
Tags: John Spinale
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 01:07 GMT
Infinity Blade II environments change over time
With the sequel to its smash-hit iOS game, Infinity Blade II, Chair has injected more variety into the environments.
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Posted in: RPG, iPad
Tags: chair, chair entertainment, donald mustard, Infinity Blade II, unreal engine 3
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 00:47 GMT
Alleged World of Warcraft Law Enforcement guide leaked
A document purporting to outline what user information Blizzard Entertainment can and can’t supply to law enforcement has turned up online.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Legalities, MMO, Mac, PC, RPG
Tags: blizzard, world of warcraft
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 00:31 GMT
DC Universe Online daily revenue up 700% after freemium conversion
DC Universe Online has been going from strength to strength since adopting a free-to-play business model.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, MMO, PC, PS3, RPG, Sony Online Entertainment
Tags: DC Universe Online, john smedley
2K Marin staff working on second major project