Monthly Archives: November 2011
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 08:32 GMT
Quick quotes: “Games can be somewhat more artistic than movies,” says Naughty Dog
“Maybe I’m attached to this, but I do think games can actually be somewhat more artistic than movies. I have a tremendous amount of appreciation for what developers are able to pull off on such a limited amount of processing power, time, and… everything. To me, art is being able to take one set of things and make it into something completely different… something otherworldly and unpredictable.” – Naughty Dog’s lead effects designer Keith Guerrette, speaking to GoN, on the games being art matter. The studio’s latest game, Uncharted 3, is out now.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Sony
Tags: Keith Guerrette, naughty dog
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 07:50 GMT
Ray Liotta not in GTA V trailer, says reps
Reckon Ray Liotta was in yesterday’s GTA V unveil trailer? You reckon wrong: reps for the Goodfellas actor, who voiced Tommy Vercetti in GTA: Vice City, confirmed to IGN he wasn’t in the clip. It was thought by some fans they might have heard his voice, indicating a return for Vercetti might be on the cards. Alas, unless its been recast, he ain’t coming back.
The first video for the Rockstar North game didn’t show a date or platforms.
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Posted in: Action, Rockstar
Tags: grand theft auto v, GTA V, Ray Liotta, Tommy Vercetti
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 17:01 GMT
Konami dates three Silent Hill games for Q1 2012
Untroubled by piling all its eggs in one basket, Konami has scheduled three new Silent Hill games in close succession.
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Posted in: Horror, Konami, PS3, Vita, Xbox 360
Tags: Silent Hill HD Collection, Silent Hill: Book of Memories, silent hill: downpour, Vatra
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 03:01 GMT
Multiplayer highlighted in NFS: The Run trailer
Need for Speed: The Run’s multiplayer options include Autolog, the social network designed to ruin all your friendships.
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Posted in: EA, Racing, Videos
Tags: EA BlackBox, need for speed: the run
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 02:45 GMT
ESRB suggests Fear Effect, Fighting Force headed to PSN
Two more PSOne Classics may be on the way, courtesy of Square Enix’s Eidos properties.
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Posted in: Eidos, PS3, PSN, Sony, Square Enix
Tags: core, ESRB, Fear Effect, Fighting Force, Fighting Force 2, Kronos, PSOne Classics
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 02:30 GMT
Nintendo honoured with Variety Hall of Fame induction
Venerable entertainment magazine Variety will induct Nintendo of America into its Home Entertainment Hall of Fame.
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Posted in: Awards, Nintendo
Tags: Variety Home Entertainment Hall of Fame
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 02:03 GMT
Where is my Heart free to PS Plus subs this month
Charming platformer Where is My Heart, which challenges players to navigate in spite of a modular perspective, will be free to PS Plus Subscribers.
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Posted in: PS3, PSN, PSP, PSPgo, Platformer, PlayStation Plus, Sony, indie
Tags: Die Gute Fabrik, Where is my Heart
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 01:21 GMT
NBA 2K11 multiplayer servers to be closed
2K Sports has announced it will close down multiplayer support for NBA 2K11, just 13 months after release.
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 00:56 GMT
LotR: War in the North demo exclusive to OnLive
You’ll need access to streaming games service OnLive if you want a taster of the latest Tolkienesque adventure.
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Posted in: OnLive, PC, PS3, RPG, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: lord of the rings: war in the north, snowblind, snowblind studios
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 00:23 GMT
Dead Island developer trademarks Dead World
Siliconera spotted a US trademark filing by TechLand for something called Dead World.
The Trademark is, of course, highly suggestive of a sequel to the first person horror RPG Dead Island, but TechLand has refused to comment.
Thanks, Eurogamer.
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Posted in: Horror, RPG, Shooter
Tags: dead island, Dead World, techland, trademark
Wed, Nov 02, 2011 | 23:52 GMT
Soul Calibur V shows off amazing character customisation
A new video demonstrating Soul Calibur V’s character creator features a huge variety of options.
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Posted in: Fighter, Namco Bandai, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Hisaharu Tago, soul calibur v, team soul
Wed, Nov 02, 2011 | 23:33 GMT
$10,000 up for grabs in mad Uncharted 3 promotion
To honour the release of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, Kevin Butler is offering $10,000 to whoever has the greatest physical endurance and free time.
To win, all you need to do is sit in front of your webcam, holding your arm out, for longer than anybody else. No, really, but the current champion has over two hours under his belt. The promo also offers $500 daily prizes.
Watch Butler’s fierce introduction and try your luck at the promotion’s website – but be advised, only US residents are eligible, and you may want to glance over the rules and FAQ – no fake hands are eligible.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PS3, Sony
Tags: competition, kevin butler, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Wed, Nov 02, 2011 | 23:23 GMT
Producer calls Deus Ex: Human Revolution a “nightmare”
Eidos Montreal seems to have had a hell of a time reviving one of the most venerated PC franchises of all time.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, RPG, Shooter, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: david anfossi, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, eidos montreal
Wed, Nov 02, 2011 | 22:55 GMT
Rainbow Moon release pushed back to 2012
PlayStation Network exclusive strategy RPG Rainbow Moon will arrive in the first quarter of next year.
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Posted in: PS3, PSN, RPG, Strategy
Tags: Eastasiasoft, Rainbow Moon, Side-Quest Studios
Wed, Nov 02, 2011 | 22:33 GMT
Analysts: GTA V to launch before summer 2012, will sell 20 million+
Analysts have Grand Theft Auto V pegged for a short by PR cycle, but a long string of numbers before the word “sales”.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PS3, Rockstar, Xbox 360
Tags: analyst, billy pidgeon, EEDAR, grand theft auto v, GTA V, Jesse Divnich, M2 Research, michael pachter, mike hickey, National Alliance, rockstar north, wedbush morgan
Wed, Nov 02, 2011 | 22:05 GMT
Dungeon Defenders PC pulls 200,000 sales
Since its major platform release in mid-October, the PC version of Dungeon Defenders has generated 80% of its sales.
Wed, Nov 02, 2011 | 21:21 GMT
Frozen Synapse iOS will support cross-platform play
Turn-based indie darling Frozen Synapse is going mobile.
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Posted in: Mac, PC, Strategy, indie
Tags: Frozen Synapse, Mode 7 Games, Paul Taylor
Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 13:07 GMT
THQ Q2: Space Marine sells 1.2M units on all formats
THQ has released its Q2 report for fiscal 2012 ending September 30, and it finds the firm reporting net sales of $146 million, compared with $77.1 million in the prior-year period. Net losses hit $92.4 million compared with a net loss of $47 million year-over-year.
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Posted in: Financials, Retail, THQ, Trade
Tags: Initiation Station, Saints Row: The Third, Space Marine, thq financials, UFC Undisputed 3, Warhammer 40000: Space Marine
Wed, Nov 02, 2011 | 20:22 GMT
Unlock Michael Bay’s NFS: The Run trailer by liking the game’s Facebook page
Starting today, folks can unlock a Need for Speed: The Run trailer by “liking” the game’s Facebook page. It was created by Michael “everything is better with explosions” Bay, who apparently, “player the game and spoke with the creative production team to get a feel for the franchise.” The page needs 250,000 “points” in order for the trailer to unlock, and as of this post, there’s 63,976. The game is out later this month. Thanks, Blue.
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Posted in: EA, PC, PS3, Racing, Xbox 360
Tags: facebook, need for speed, need for speed: the run, NFS: The Run, The Run
Wed, Nov 02, 2011 | 20:09 GMT
Wednesday Shorts: Dragon Quest X, Risen 2, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, SFxT
Loads of interesting shorts are below the break, whether you like RPGs or stabbing Templar’s in Italy.
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Posted in: Shorts, VG247
Tags: assassin's creed: revelations, Daniel Oberlerchner, dragon quest x, Dragon Quest X beta, Gran Turismo Awards at SEMA Show, Little King’s Story, professor layton royale, Risen, SD Gundam G Generation 3D, Seth Killian, Street Fighter x Tekken, The King of Fighters XIII
Ace Attorney 5 in the works, original trilogy getting HD brush up