Red alert: Xbox One’s indie aversion is a serious risk
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 09:04 BST
Microsoft may find that its costliest Xbox One mistake is a refusal to embrace console indie development, warns Patrick Garratt.
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Posted in: Microsoft, PS4, Sony, Xbox One, indie
Tags: Don't Starve, Transistor
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 09:04 BST
Red alert: Xbox One’s indie aversion is a serious risk
Microsoft may find that its costliest Xbox One mistake is a refusal to embrace console indie development, warns Patrick Garratt.
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Posted in: Microsoft, PS4, Sony, Xbox One, indie
Tags: Don't Starve, Transistor
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 08:57 BST
Molyneux and Walking Dead writer head-to-head interview talks stories, emotion & more
The Walking Dead lead writer Sean Vanaman and 22 Cans founder Peter Molyneux have interviewed each other on topics such as writing, character, story and emotion.
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Posted in: Adventure, E3 2013, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: 22 Cans, peter molyneux, Sean Vanaman, telltale games, The Walking Dead
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 08:48 BST
Steam game sharing feature appears in client code
Steam owners Valve may be looking to allow game sharing in a future update, as suggested by a few lines of tell-tale code found in the store’s client code.
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Posted in: PC, Steam, Valve
Tags: Steam Sharing
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 08:27 BST
Destiny: match-making, public areas and social interaction discussed by Bungie
Destiny’s persistent world is full of online features running constantly in the background, but Bungie doesn’t necessarily see it as an MMO. Lead engineer Chris Butcher has discussed how the game’s match-making, public areas, dynamic events and social features work within its ambitious world.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 08:11 BST
Pipe Trouble releases after being cleared of eco-terrorism accusations
Pipe Trouble developer Pop Sandbox Production and Publishing was accused of advocating eco-terrorism in its mobile strategy game. Following an independent review of the claims, the title has now been cleared for release on iOS and Android devices.
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Posted in: Android, Puzzler, iOS
Tags: Pipe Trouble
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 06:45 BST
“We are to blame” for poor Wii U sales, says Nintendo CEO
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata says poor marketing and a lack of killer app are to blame for the Wii U’s less than stellar sales, both of which he freely admits are Nintendo’s own fault.
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Posted in: Nintendo, Wii U
Tags: Satoru Iwata
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 06:18 BST
Warrior’s Orochi 3 Ultimate headed to PS3, Vita
Warriors Orochi 3 is getting yet another re-release, this time bringing together all the extra content from other versions along with some brand new goodies.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Tecmo-Koei, Vita
Tags: Omega Force, Warriors Orochi 3, Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 06:08 BST
Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition PC requirements released
High Voltage Software has released the minimum and recommended system requirements for Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition, which hits PC on July 3 via digital distribution and arrives in stores in August.
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Posted in: Fighter, PC, Warner Bros.
Tags: High Voltage Software, Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 05:54 BST
Nordic Games still chasing THQ assets
Nordic Games can’t tell us what it’s going to do with Darksiders, Red Faction and the many other ex-THQ properties it picked up in April because it still hasn’t taken possession of all of them.
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Posted in: Nordic Games, THQ
Tags: darksiders, MX, red faction, Reinhard Pollice
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 05:33 BST
38 Studios: Rhode Island budget approves bond repayment
After toying with the idea of abandoning certain debts, Rhode Island has found room in its budget to honour bonds which financed bankrupt Kingdoms of Amalur developer 38 Studios.
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Posted in: Trade
Tags: 38 studios, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Rhode Island
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 05:21 BST
Oculus Rift venture funds used to expand staff, no new platforms planned
Oculus Rift is using the $16 million in venture capital it raised recently to expand its already top-notch team of engineers.
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Posted in: Jobs, PC, Trade
Tags: oculus rift
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 05:36 BST
PlayStation 3 firmware update reportedly bricking consoles
Shortly after the release of a new firmware update for PlayStation 3 a few hours ago, reports of bricked consoles turned up. The firmware has since been pulled, and we’re awaiting more information on what action those affected should take. According to Gematsu the update allowed you to switch off trophy notifications via the System Settings menu.
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Posted in: PS3, Sony
Tags: ps3 firmware
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 03:48 BST
Grasshopper Manufacture “heavily relying” on Unreal Engine 4
Kilelr is Dead and Lollipop Chainsaw developer Grasshopper Manufacture is super keen on Unreal Engine 4, thanks to its cross-platform capabilities.
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Posted in: Action, GungHo, PS4, Xbox One
Tags: Goichi Suda, Grasshopper Manufacture, unreal engine, unreal engine 4
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 03:32 BST
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara four pack available on Steam
You can now pick up a four-pack of Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara on Steam for $45. The pack includes four complete bundles of the remastered Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara. Having a couple of extra games handy is a perfect way to entice a few mates into the drop-in, drop-out co-op, I guess.
Thanks, Capcom Unity.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 03:24 BST
Mass Effect, Dragon Age staff going to San Diego Comic Con
Hit up the Dark Horse booth at San Diego Comic Con to check in with BioWare and view exclusive merchandise.
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Posted in: Comic Con 2013, EA, RPG
Tags: bioware, dragon age, mass effect
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 03:12 BST
Everquest 2 EU services transfer to ProSieben this week
Sony Online Entertainment will transfer management of Everquest 2 in Europe across to ProSieben sometime this week.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 02:59 BST
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z isn’t just Ninja Gaiden meets Dead Rising
Creator Keiji Inafune feels zombie-slicing ninja title Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is more than just a natural blend of two established titles.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Tecmo-Koei, Xbox 360
Tags: Keiji Inafune, Spark Unlimited, Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 02:30 BST
3DS colours limited by western retail approach
Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has blamed North American retail practices for the relative lack of variety in 3DS and 3DS XL colours.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Nintendo
Tags: reggie fils-aime
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 02:18 BST
Youkai Watch video demonstrates battles, ghost hunting
Here’s a new video showing off the battle system and exploration in Level-5′s new 3DS game, Youkai Watch. We have no idea if this is coming west yet, but Steph and I are basically in raptures over every video of it so you can bet we’re gonna post ‘em.
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Posted in: 3DS, RPG
Tags: level-5, Youkai Watch
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 02:02 BST
Escape Goat 2 will have joined rooms, new puzzle components
Escape Goat 2 will allow players to move back and forth between multiple single-screen rooms as they solve new kinds of puzzles.
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Posted in: PC, Platformer, Puzzler, indie
Tags: Escape Goat 2, MagicalTimeBean
Sony: allowing used games on PS4 “creates value”