Author Archives: Mark Limburg
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 | 03:56 GMT
Naoki Yoshida provides detail on the latest Final Fantasy XIV patch
Aimed for release within the second week of February, the latest communication from Naoki Yoshida indicates a further two week delay. Considering the sheer amount of content to be added, combined with the game’s history, this isn’t exactly surprising.
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Posted in: MMO, Square Enix
Tags: final fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 | 02:36 GMT
Tasty new screenshots for Hard Reset: Extended Edition
Back in September, this cyberpunk styled shooter took many of us by surprise on release. Whilst it did have the odd issue, like a short campaign length and limited visual style, these screenshots certainly show some promise.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Shooter
Tags: Hard Reset: Extended Edition, kalypso media, The Flying Wild Hog
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 | 01:57 GMT
Beat-up news article is a beat-up
Once again, the mainstream media is banging on about how Gaming Is A Threat To The Youth Of Today, complete with fabricated quotes and comparisons to zombism.
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Posted in: Opinion
Tags: bbc, daily mail, facepalm
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 07:22 GMT
Totalbiscuit interviews Gabe Amantangelo on Star Wars: The Old Republic
The ambitious new MMO from Bioware has seen many successes in its first days, and quite a few issues as well. John ‘Totalbiscuit’ sits down with Gabe Amantangelo, the lead developer of operations, flashpoints and PvP, to address some of the core points.
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Posted in: EA, MMO, PC
Tags: bioware, Gabe Amatangelo, Star Wars The Old Republic
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 07:06 GMT
Concerns raised over Modern Warfare 3 Elite maps locked to profile
With elite maps being tied to a specific profile, rather than to the game itself, many owners of Modern Warfare 3 are calling foul. A sign of DLC things to come?
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Shooter
Tags: call of duty: elite, modern warfare 3
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 04:37 GMT
Terraria comes of age with retail release and collectors’ edition
Taking the leap from ‘backyard game’ and jumping into game stores, Terraria teams up with Merge Games to produce an physical product, complete with goodies both inside the game and to put on your desk.
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Posted in: Adventure, PC, Platformer, indie
Tags: collector's edition, Merge Games, Terraria
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 03:37 GMT
Tequila Works release Deadlight teaser and details
The zombie/survival genre is tried and true, and is being carefully fashioned by the small team at Tequila Works. Slated for an exclusive release on the XBLA platform this Summer, details are now starting to emerge on this story-driven game.
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 02:27 GMT
Joe Madureira wants to tackle Legend of Zelda comic
Aside from being the creative director behind the Darksiders games, Joe Madureira is also quite the established comic book writer/artist – and unsurprisingly, rather enjoys Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, OnLive, PC, PS3, Puzzler, THQ, Xbox 360
Tags: comic book, darksiders, Joe Madureira, Legend of Zelda
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 07:18 GMT
Must Have Games for Windows Phone starts Feb 1st
A new Xbox Live promotion for Windows Phone will provide a range of five self-titled Must Have Games, geared for a staggered release across February.
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 01:04 GMT
Trion seeks Guinness World Record for virtual marriages
Shifting beyond the usual “get X items from Y” questing model, RIFT will be allowing players to marry in game – complete with a Valentines Day event to kick it off.
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Posted in: MMO, PC, Trion
Tags: Rift: Planes of Telara
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 01:06 GMT
Indy title Ibb and Obb gravitates to the PS3
Indy game developer Richard Boeser announces new information on his gem of a side-scrolling platformer, along with a new gameplay video to whet your appetite.
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Posted in: Platformer, indie
Tags: Ibb and Obb, Richard Boeser
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 | 23:15 GMT
Hitman: Damnation to stalk book shelves this Summer
An announcement by book publisher Del Rey indicate a tasty surprise for fans of the Hitman series of games, in the form of a prequel novel set between Bloody Money and the soon to be released Absolution.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: agent 47, Hitman: Damnation, Raymond Benson
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 | 22:34 GMT
Notch wants your gaming data
Using his blog, Markus “Notch” Persson has asked the players of Minecraft on their views on gathering minimal, anonymous data on their gaming session.
Tue, Jan 24, 2012 | 12:30 GMT
Giant news for Skylander lovers lands with domain registrations
Internet sleuths have uncovered what may be clues to the next Skylanders game.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, Adventure, Platform holders
Tags: domain registration, MarkMonitor, Skylanders
Killzone: Shadowfall artwork and screens released