Monthly Archives: December 2011
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 03:10 GMT
Report – Theme Park iOS DLC items could set you back $60 each
According to AOL’s Games Blog, the freemium iOS release of Bullfrog’s classic sim Theme Park has a lot of “emium” and not a lot of free, with one piece of DLC – a single ride – priced at $60 worth of virtual currency. The site claims the “vast majority” of the game’s attractions are locked behind similarly breathtaking paywalls. Theme Park released on the Canadian App Store recently and is expected in other territories shortly.
Thanks, CVG.
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Posted in: EA, Simulation, iPad, iPhone
Tags: EA mobile, Theme Park
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 02:53 GMT
Beyond the Labyrinth combat takes rock, paper, scissors to a new level
Mysterious tri-Ace RPG Beyond the Labyrinth sports an intriguing battle system, with a strong tactical bent.
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 05:46 GMT
Resistance 3 Brutality DLC drops this week
A new DLC pack is on the way for Resistance 3, bringing with it a Grim onslaught. Vindication!
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Posted in: PS3, Shooter, Sony
Tags: Brutality, dlc, insomniac, insomniac games, resistance 3
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 02:05 GMT
EverQuest admins issue final warning to cheaters
A post on the Sony Online Entertainment forums has warned players of an imminent crackdown on those utilising exploits in the nearly 12 year old MMORPG, Everquest. The teams has “quietly invested significant behind the scenes effort” and advises cheaters to “take heed and reform. There will be no second chances.”
Thanks, Blue.
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Posted in: MMO, PC, RPG, Sony Online Entertainment, Windows Phone 7
Tags: everquest
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 01:58 GMT
IGF Awards expands with Microsoft-sponsored XBLA prize
The Independent Games Festival has added a new gong to its list of honours, with a publishing deal on the cards for the winner.
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Posted in: Games for Windows, Microsoft, Windows Phone 7, Xbox Live, indie
Tags: IGF 2012
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 01:10 GMT
Fruit Ninja plushies arrive just in time for Giftfest 2011
Fruit Ninja developer Halfbrick and ToyFoundry have joined forces to deliver a range of plushies based on the Kinect and iOS game about dismembering innocent foodstuffs. Now you can own your very own grinning watermelon – although cutting it in half with your decorative tanto is probably not the best plan. Plushies start from AUD $14.99 and ship worldwide. Hit up the brand new Fruit Ninja store for more information.
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Posted in: Kinect, iOS, indie
Tags: Fruit Ninja, Halfbrick, ToyFoundry
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 00:57 GMT
Gibeau: “Totally open” to real-world war stories in games
EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau wouldn’t shy away from a shooter which actively engaged with current, ongoing conflicts.
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Posted in: EA, Shooter
Tags: battlefield, frank gibeau, medal of honor
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 00:39 GMT
Analysts predict November win for Xbox 360
Ahead of the NPD’s release of US sales figures for November, analysts have picked the Xbox 360 as a clear favourite.
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Posted in: America, Trade
Tags: analyst, EEDAR, npd, NPD November 2011, wedbush morgan
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 00:12 GMT
Warriors Orochi 3 trailer shows Ryu, Ayane in action
In addition to a new cast members introduced with this game, this Warriors Orochi 3 trailer shows guest characters from other Koei Tecmo properties holding their own against the Sengoku and Three Kingdoms era warriors.
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Posted in: Action, Koei, PS3, Tecmo, Xbox 360
Tags: Omega Force, Warriors Orochi 3
Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 23:49 GMT
Trine 2 PC and Mac version to release December 7, consoles to follow
Frozenbyte will begin a platform-staggered launch for co-operative puzzle platformer Trine 2 this week.
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Posted in: Focus Home Interactive, Mac, PC, PSN, Xbox Live, indie
Tags: Frozenbyte, Trine 2
Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 23:35 GMT
Good Old Games announces massive holiday sale
GOG.com, purveyor of fine PC games without DRM, is planning to throw a huge holiday sale, with discounts and give aways punctuating the discounts.
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Posted in: CD Projekt, PC
Tags: gog.com, good old games
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 00:07 GMT
65% of Heavy Rain players saved Shaun
Of Heavy Rain’s 3 million players, over one third failed to save the Origami Killer’s next victim.
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Posted in: Adventure, PS3, Sony
Tags: heavy rain, quantic dream
Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 22:34 GMT
SWTOR beta testers rack up 9 million hours over three day weekend
Even before release, Star Wars: The Old Republic is proving hugely popular, attracting 2.4 million registrants to its beta testing.
Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 22:17 GMT
Lego makes inevitable Minecraft connection, deal in progress
Mojang has announced a collaboration with Lego to deliver a Minecraft brickset based on Lego community members’ ideas, with royalties going to charity.
“Minecraft is about placing blocks to build anything you can imagine in the virtual world. You can build anything you imagine with LEGO bricks in the physical world. Minecraft and LEGO were meant to be together,” Mojang wrote. Hit up the Lego website for a few inspirational images.
Thanks, GameInformer.
Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 22:08 GMT
Ueda still on board The Last Guardian
Responding to rumours of his resignation from Sony, Team Ico leader Fumito Ueda has tweeted a reassurance that he’s still working on the studio’s long-delayed new release.
“There’s no need to worry, as The Last Guardian is still in production,” he said, according to Andriasang‘s translation.
Thanks, 1UP.
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Posted in: PS3, Sony
Tags: Fumito Ueda, team ico, the last guardian
Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 21:59 GMT
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 coming to select US arcades
Namco Bandai is bringing Tekken Tag Tournament to five locations across the US – Next Level Arcade in New York; Round One Entertainment in City of Industry, California; Super Arcade in Walnut, California; Arcade UFO in Austin, Texas; and Fun Works in Honolulu. The placements are being described as a “field test”, but there’s no word of dates yet.
Thanks, Joystiq.
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Posted in: America, Fighter, Namco Bandai
Tags: Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 19:26 GMT
New Final Fantasy XIII-2 details, commercial revealed
4Gamer.net has dropped some interesting new details about Final Fantasy XIII-2, including interactions with Chocobos and more.
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Posted in: PS3, RPG, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: Final Fantasy XIII-2, Square Enix
Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 19:18 GMT
Uncharted: Golden Abyss most anticipated Vita title according to Famitsu readers
According to a poll conducted by Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Uncharted: Golden Abyss is the most anticipated PS Vita game.
Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 19:07 GMT
Quick Shots: Action-packed Max Payne 3 Screens released
Rockstar’s released four new Max Payne 3 screens, featuring Max wielding some serious firepower. Max Payne 3 releases in March next year for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Check the screens below.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: max payne 3, Rockstar Games
Racial slur slips into Minecraft translation project