Category Archives: Featured Story
Wed, May 23, 2012 | 10:43 BST
Far Cry 3 Insane Edition to feature Vaas bobblehead
Ubisoft has announced the Far Cry 3 Insane Edition for the UK this morning. It’ll feature a bobblehead Vaas. Seriously.
Wed, May 23, 2012 | 14:42 BST
Infinity and beyond: Take-Two bets on 2K for FY13
Take-Two Interactive is one of the most close-mouthed of the big publishers, but it also has one of the most comfortable catalogues. We look over its 2012-2013 line-up and predict nothing but sunshine and daisies.
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Posted in: 2K, PS3, Rockstar, Take-Two, Xbox 360
Tags: bioshock: infinite, GTA V, spec ops: the line
Wed, May 23, 2012 | 10:08 BST
Take-Two financials: XCOM slips to FY14, Max ships 3M
Take-Two has released its results for Q4 and year end 2012, announcing Max Payne 3 has sold-in nearly 3 million units, as well as a delay into FY14 for the XCOM shooter reboot.
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Posted in: 2K, Financials, Retail, Rockstar, Take-Two, Trade
Tags: GTA V, max payne 3, take-two q4 fy 2012 financials, XCOM
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 22:53 BST
BioWare restructures SWTOR team, announces lay-offs
BioWare heads Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka have confirmed a round of layoffs for Star Wars: The Old Republic. A post on the official website confirms the layoffs but is scant on details, and only states the following alongside praise for the team: “We still have a very substantial development team working on supporting and growing the game, and we feel we are in a strong position, with your continued involvement and feedback, to continue to build Star Wars: The Old Republic as one of the most compelling and successful online experiences in the world today.” The statement goes on to say the team remains “dedicated to delivering a high quality service in SWTOR” over “the weeks, months and years to come.”
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Posted in: Development, EA, Jobs, MMO, PC
Tags: bioware, star wars, swtor, The Old Republic
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 22:06 BST
A cold day in Hell: Company of Heroes 2 moves east
Relic Entertainment demonstrated the sequel to one of the highest-rated RTS games ever made at THQ’s pre-E3 showcase last week. Stace Harman’s impressions and a video developer interview inside.
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 16:08 BST
Video – XCOM: Enemy Unknown gets new gameplay
The pre-E3 rush is go. Head in for brand new HD gameplay footage of 2K’s XCOM: Enemy Unknown and a video interview with Firaxis producer Pete Murray.
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 11:18 BST
Rumour: Castlevania: LoS 2 coming to Wii U, Vita
Konami is set to announce Wii U and Vita versions of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 at E3, according to PGN (via EG).
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Posted in: 3DS, Action, Konami, PS3, Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360
Tags: Casltevania: Lords of Shadow 2, Castlevania: Mirror of Fate, Mercurysteam
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 08:59 BST
Bat-shit crazy: Lollipop Chainsaw goes zombie-mental
As Suda51 gears up to unleash multi-coloured hell, Stace Harman speaks to Scott Warr of Warner Bros. about the not-so-niche appeal of zombies and cheerleaders.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: Grasshopper Manufacture, Lollipop Chainsaw, Scott Warr
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 08:56 BST
Kojima: Metal Gear Rising footage coming before E3
Hideo Kojima has confirmed in a tweet footage of the E3 demo of Metal Gear Rising will materialise before the show itself.
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Posted in: Action, E3 2012, Konami, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: kojima productions, Metal Gear Rising, platinum games
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 08:56 BST
Bungie confirms 2013 launch for first Acti-published title
Bungie has confirmed a 2013 launch for the first game in its multiple game deal with Activision as part of its new universe.
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 08:56 BST
DMC launching Jan 15 in EU, US; PC version announced
DMC will launch on January 15 in Europe and the US, Capcom has confirmed
Mon, May 21, 2012 | 22:16 BST
Aliens: Colonial Marines dated for February 12, 2013
Gearbox has announced a February 12, 2013 launch for Aliens: Colonial Marines.
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 05:31 BST
How Diablo 3 gave Metacritic a giant middle finger
Diablo III sold millions of copies with no pre-release reviews, and still has a low MC score. Does this prove Metacritic’s irrelevance? It does for some games, says Patrick Garratt, and the time has come to break the mould.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, PC, RPG
Tags: battle.net, D3, diablo 3, diablo III, metacritic
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 00:31 BST
Level up: Darksiders II and the Diablo 3 connection
Darksiders II has more in common with Diablo than War’s original adventure, but it took a sequel to add in the looting and RPG elements Vigil wanted to include from the off.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, RPG, THQ, Xbox 360
Tags: darksiders 2, darksiders II, Jay Fitzloff, vigil games
Mon, May 21, 2012 | 13:53 BST
Lizard wizard: Dragon’s Dogma scores looking decent
Capcom’s lifted the embargo for reviews on Dragon’s Dogma this morning, with scores so far showing a decent showing for the RPG. Get the latest links below. If you have a link to add, do so below.
Dogma launches this Friday for PS3 and 360.
Mon, May 21, 2012 | 04:49 BST
Pachter: Without used games, industry will “disintegrate”
Industry analyst Michael Pachter has clarified what he meant by saying that blocking used games isn’t in platform holders’ best interests, suggesting it would be tantamount to suicide for any hardware manufacturer.
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Posted in: Trade, hardware
Tags: analyst, michael pachter, wedbush morgan
Sat, May 19, 2012 | 21:45 BST
Max Payne 3 – first 15 minutes teach you classic Max skills
For those still trying to decide whether they should pick up Max Payne 3 or not, maybe a gameplay video will push you over the fence. Below the break, Sam walks you through the first 15 minutes of the game on Xbox 360. Game’s out now on consoles and hits PC on June 1.
Mon, May 21, 2012 | 08:57 BST
New Medal of Honor: Warfighter video released
Watch the Medal of Honor: Warfighter television debut video below which aired during the Champions League final.
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Posted in: EA, Origin, PC, PS3, Shooter, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: Danger Close, medal of honor, Medal of Honor: Warfighter, MOH, Warfighter
Sat, May 19, 2012 | 15:46 BST
Far Cry 3 Burning Building gameplay trailer released
A new gameplay video for Far Cry 3 has emerged on GameTrailers. Watch it below. A multiplayer beta for the game will be held for two weeks over the summer on PS3 and Xbox 360 and those who purchase Ghost Recon: Future Solider through GameStop and are PowerUp Rewards Members, will have guaranteed access to the beta once it goes live. The game launches in September on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Sat, May 19, 2012 | 21:46 BST
38′s payment clears, Copernicus MMO out June ’13
Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee said during a press conference today the $1.25 million check 38 Studios handed the Economic Development Corporation has cleared the bank.
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Posted in: America, Development, MMO, PC
Tags: 38 studios, Copernicus MMO, Lincoln Chafee, Project Copernicus, Rhode Island
Spike TV to reveal Lucasarts new Star Wars game live from E3 2012