Author Archives: Nick Akerman
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 14:56 BST
Square Enix confirm lay-offs at European and UK offices
Square Enix has confirmed it is set to make redundancies to both its European and UK operations.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, RPG, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: redundancies, Square Enix, yoichi wada
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 12:59 BST
Deadpool release date confirmed, pre-order incentives announced
Activision has confirmed its upcoming Deadpool title for a June 28th release on consoles and PC. A smidgen of pre-order incentives were also outlined alongside the announcement, providing Marvel fans with extra reason to join the anti-hero’s adventure.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 23:09 BST
Microsoft’s IllumiRoom: Full 5 minute demo showcases the tech’s capabilities
Fresh on the news that we are likely to receive greater detail about Microsoft’s IllumiRoom tomorrow, a five minute demo showcasing the tech’s capabilities has gone live.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox 360
Tags: IllumiRoom, Microsoft
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 11:40 BST
Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour Edition detailed, new screens revealed
Alternative Software bring the ruck(us) with new details and screens for Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour Edition.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Alternative Software, Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour Edition
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 11:17 BST
Microsoft’s IllumiRoom concept “sits on a coffee table” and could be used alongside next Xbox
Reports suggest Microsoft’s IllumiRoom could be part of the next Xbox’s setup.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 10:56 BST
Quantic Dream “worked very hard to implement” PS4 engine ideas into Beyond: Two Souls
Ever wondered how Beyond: Two Souls looks so goddamn good on the PS3? Quantic Dream co-CEO Guillaume Fondaumière has indicated the game utilises ideas garnered from PS4 hardware for much of its design.
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Posted in: PS3, PS4, Sony
Tags: Beyond: Two Souls, quantic dream
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 10:41 BST
Left 4 Dead 2 for Linux public beta coming this week
Valve is set to launch the Left 4 Dead 2 beta on Linux this week. Those who already own the Steam version of the game will receive access soon, alongside the Extended Mutation System that has been available since February.
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Posted in: PC
Tags: Left 4 Dead 2, linux, valve
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 10:27 BST
FPS titles linked with better short-term memory
Dr. Lorenza Colzato of Leiden University in The Netherlands has produced research that suggests first-person shooter players are likely to have better memories than their non-gun-wielding counterparts.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 10:10 BST
Ys Seven readying itself for PC release in the West
It looks as if Joyoland is bringing the PC version of Ys Seven to Europe and America.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 09:44 BST
UK Charts – Dead Island: Riptide stumbles to number one spot
Despite a less than stellar promotion period, Dead Island: Riptide has debuted at number one in the UK games chart. The zombie title appears to have accumulated less than half the launch week sales of the original game, but still manages to come out on top.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 09:28 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins screens highlight Christmas panic in Gotham
A batch of Batman: Arkham Origins screens has finally arrived, sans watermarks. The prequel, which was revealed on the cover of GameInformer earlier this month, looks to be shaping up rather tastily.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: Armature Studio, Batman: Arkham Origins, Warner Bros. Montreal
Sun, Mar 17, 2013 | 01:41 GMT
Ubisoft will “surprise players” with “fresh, different ideas” to avoid Assassin’s Creed fatigue
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag creative director Jean Guesdon is confident the franchise won’t succumb to annual fatigue. He believes Ubisoft has the imagination and resources to keep the AC brand fresh.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, PS4, Ubisoft, Xbox 360
Tags: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Jean Guesdon, Ubisoft
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 17:26 GMT
Persona 4 Arena is “looking at a May release” in Europe
Persona 4 Arena may have zoned in on its European release date. Possibly. In an update on the Persona Europe Facebook page, publisher Zen United announced the Xbox 360 version is going through Microsoft’s submission process.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Atlus, Persona 4 Arena, Zen United
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 17:08 GMT
Fire Emblem: Awakening will receive free content across the Spring
Nintendo will support Fire Emblem: Awakening with free content across the Spring, it has been revealed. Although some free content is already available alongside paid DLC, players will be able to download four new maps across the coming weeks.
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 16:42 GMT
Pokemon Rumble U to challenge Skylanders with NFC tech – report
Pokemon Rumble U is ready to go all Skylanders on us. Reports suggest the upcoming Nintendo game will ship with a line of physical Pokemon figures that can be used in-game.
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 16:25 GMT
Spearhead Games announce co-op puzzler Tiny Brains as debut project
A group of developers who worked on franchises including Assassin’s Creed and Army of Two have formed Spearhead Games. The new team today announced its first project, known as Tiny Brains.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Big Video Games, Spearhead Games, Tiny Brains
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 16:01 GMT
Twitch receives 28 million users in February 2013, continues to grow
Gaming video service Twitch continues to strengthen in popularity. The website, which is owned by Justin.tv, hosted over 600,000 unique broadcasters throughout February 2013.
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 15:35 GMT
Minecraft Realms will introduce “a simpler kind of service, aimed at families and kids.”
Mojang may have one of the most popular games in recent memory with Minecraft, but the company isn’t looking to stop there. Minecraft Realms is on the way and will offer a safer way for younger players to spend their time in the blocky universe.
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Posted in: PC, Xbox 360
Tags: Carl Manneh, Minecraft, Minecraft Realms, Mojang
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 15:14 GMT
Hitman: Absolution infographic reveals Contract Mode’s biggest successes
Square Enix has released a handy infographic breaking down just how popular Hitman: Absolution’s multiplayer Contracts mode has been.
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Posted in: Action, Development, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: hitman: absolution, Square Enix
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 22:41 GMT
Maxis working on fix for SimCity traffic congestion and pathfinding problems
Maxis is looking into a way of fixing traffic and pathfinding bugs that currently plague SimCity.
Microsoft is commited to Japan