Monthly Archives: November 2011

Supposed details regarding Grand Theft Auto V have “leaked” from someone claiming to work for a PlayStation-focused magazine based in the UK. The rumored information was posted on GTAForums, and if any of this information is true, which it’s hard to know for sure at this point, expect a few spoilers out of it. Therefore, if you wish to remain clean of mind, body, and spirit, proceed with caution below the break.

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Just a quick heads up to let everyone know that if you pre-ordered Modern Warfare 3 through Direct2Drive or Steam, you can now pre-load the game. With that out of the way, you should also know that Elite’s Friday Night Fights will start on November 11 through Elite TV.

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An internal, private beta for Mass Effect 3 was leaked onto Xbox Live yesterday, giving users participating in the XBL fall update preview a look at a rough version of the game.

Warning: Some of the information posted below could be considered spoilers for some. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Those who pre-ordered Star Wars: The Old Republic could get up to five days of early access to the MMO, depending on when they pre-ordered.

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DICE’s love affair with modern combat isn’t exclusive. Patrick Garratt talks to creative director Lars Gustavsson about the developer’s other paramours.

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Square Enix released its Q2 earnings report today, which noted a 15% year-over-year decrease in net sales to ¥57.516 billion ($735 million) for the April-September period.

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James Duncan, a former Lionhead artist who worked on Fable 2 and 3, has said the firm was literally “on its knees” before Microsoft purchased the studio in 2006.

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The Michael Bay-directed trailer for Need for Speed: The Run was “liked” enough times on Facebook to warrant a release by EA. It’s posted below the break, and it is, indeed pretty swish. We noticed a couple scenes in it that reminded us vaguely of his Transformers flicks, but, we could also be imagining things as well. Watch for yourself below. The game is out in mid-November. Thanks, MotoGamesTV.

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EA and DICE have released a gameplay video for Back to Karkand, the upcoming DLC for Battlefield 3. It’s below the break. The pack is set for release in December, and features new weapons, vehicles, persistence, maps, and the return of Conquest Assault. It will be free for those who pre-ordered BF3, and will run £11.99 f/$14.99/1200 Microsoft Points for those who didn’t.

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Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart believes one of the ways to combat used or rental games, is to release “the full package” and not require the consumer to download content in order to continue progressing in-game.

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LEGO Group has announced its to close down its LEGO Universe MMO on January 31 to the lack of players. According to the firm it was a “very difficult decision to make”, but the game didn’t draw in enough members to “keep the game open.” As a thank you, all current, paying subscribers as of December 31, 2011, will get to play the game for the final month for free. The firm will also start processing any applicable refunds on February 1. You can view the entire FAQ on the matter through here. The studios in Denmark and Colorado working on the game will be shuttered as well, resulting in the loss of 115 jobs the game provided to employees. Thanks, Massively.

Funcom’s issued a statement regarding remarks made by Funcom Canada CEO Miguel Caron pertaining to The Secret World’s open beta and business model.

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It’s Friday. Good for you, getting ready for the weekend and all that. Have some shorts before you head off.

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Sometimes, the only way to thwart a horde of zombies out to taste your luscious grey matter, is to whip out your giant, purple dildo and commence beating the hell out of them. Apparently, you will be able to do just that in Saints Row: The Third, while wearing your bathrobe and slippers, even. Game’s out November 15 in the US and November 18 in the UK. Thanks, Ve3tro.

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Microsoft has released a video, which shows all the various ways Kinect is being used, or in the process of being used for. It’s to celebrate the device turning a year old. Also the Kinect for Windows SDK beta has moved to stage two which adds “faster skeletal tracking, a better accuracy rate when it comes to skeletal tracking and joint recognition, and the ability to plug and unplug your Kinect without losing work or productivity.” The commercial program’s still slated for an early 2012 launch. Thanks, Engadget.

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Konami has released a story video for its Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD Collection. It’s posted below, courtesy of Andriasang, but isn’t in English. Sorry. It’s out in February as part of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection on PS3 and Xbox 360.

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Hello Games’ Sean Murray has responded to criticism over Joe Danger being released on XBLA, stating that he understands where PS3 fans are coming from.
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The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji has confirmed that a new title in the franchise is in development for 3DS.

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Team Sonic head Takashi Iizuka has promised an all-new “standard” Sonic the Hedgehog for next year.

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Ubisoft has released two new multiplayer videos for Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. The first one below the break, is a vignette video with a bit of story thrown in for good measure. The other, shows the various multiplayer characters available which should help you become “the ultimate Templar weapon.” Revelations is out on November 15 in the US and November 18 in the UK for PS3 and Xbox 360. Thanks, Ve3tro.

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