Category Archives: GDC 2012
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 | 22:16 BST
SimCity will not require always-on connection, no mod support at launch
EA Maxis has confirmed to SimCity will be sold on digital distribution platforms other than Origin, but the game will still require players log on to EA’s service to register the game. It has also said there won’t be mod support for the game, at least at launch.
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 | 19:58 BST
Depth is a multiplayer game about divers vs sharks, GDC video posted
A video for the UDK-developed Depth was released during GDC, and it’s posted below. The indie game, developed by a team of super-modders, is an aquatic stealth game where you are a diver looking for treasure while floating around in the pretty ocean wearing scuba gear. If that sounds snooze inducing to you, why not try your hand at playing a shark instead? Yeah. That’s sounds about right, doesn’t it? Plus, it’s multiplayer. Even better, knowing you can eat your friends, isn’t it? Thanks, RPS.
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 | 13:44 GMT
GDC screens from The Secret World released by Funcom
Funcom has released a set of screenshots to the public which handed out to the press at GDC, and we’ve got them for you below.
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 | 15:06 GMT
Funcom releases 30-minute GDC presentation of The Secret World
Thought you’d seen everything from GDC? Funcom’s released a 30-minute video presentation of upcoming MMO The Secret World. In 1080p!
Mon, Mar 19, 2012 | 01:15 GMT
Warren Spector says Human Revolution “captured the spirit” of Deus Ex
Critics in general are tough to please, but what about when your critic is the man who created the very franchise that you’ve worked so tirelessly to reboot?
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Posted in: Action, GDC 2012, Interview, RPG, Square Enix
Tags: Deus Ex: Human Revolution, eidos montreal, warren spector
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 | 12:00 GMT
Next Xbox, PS4 need to deliver “maximum amount of power” for consoles to “remain relevant for another generation,” says Epic
Next-gen consoles like the next Xbox or PlayStation 4 need to bring their A-game in having their power maxxed out so consoles can “remain relevant for another generation,” Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has told GI International.
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Posted in: Development, GDC 2012
Tags: Epic Games, Tim Sweeney
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 19:09 GMT
Notch: Psychonauts 2 won’t happen for “a while”
Markus “Notch” Persson has said it will be a while before Tim Schafer will have the time to begin work on Psychonauts 2.
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Posted in: Development, GDC 2012
Tags: double fine, Markus Persson, notch, Psychonauts 2, Tim Schafer
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 18:57 GMT
MechWarrior Online gets a proper gameplay trailer
Piranha Games has released the GDC video for MechWarrior Online, its free-to-play revival of the classic mech sim series.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, GDC 2012, MMO, PC, Shooter, Videos
Tags: Infinite Game Publishing, MechWarrior Online, Piranha Games
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 15:12 GMT
EA looking into sub models which “maximize” investments, get more people playing
EA Games label head Patrick Soderlund has told VentureBeat it’s “fair to say” the firm is looking at a subscription models similar to Call of Duty Elite, and how the firm can “maximize” its investments while getting more peopl playing its products.
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Posted in: Development, EA, GDC 2012, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: Patrick Soderlund
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 15:51 GMT
Physics for Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 based on Mega Drive games
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has told Eurogamer Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2′s physics were based on the Sonic games released during the Mega Drive era.
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Posted in: Android, Development, GDC 2012, PS3, PSN, Platformer, Sega, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, iOS
Tags: mega drive, sonic team, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2, Takashi Iizuka
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 16:08 GMT
Rein says he’ll be “shocked” if Wii U “doesn’t do well”
Epic Games vice president Mark Rein feels if Nintendo’s Wii U tablet-like controller isn’t a hit when the consoles releases, it will be surprising.
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Posted in: Development, GDC 2012, Nintendo, Wii U
Tags: Epic Games, mark rein
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 16:20 GMT
It’s time to “get started on the next technologies moving forward,” says Raymond
Ubisoft Toronto’s Jade Raymond has said developers need to “get started on the next technologies moving forward,” whether it’s consoles, mobile, or PC. However, she doesn’t feel home consoles are on the way out any time soon.
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Posted in: Development, GDC 2012, Shooter, Ubisoft
Tags: jade raymond, Ubisoft Toronto
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 14:27 GMT
“Whenever Nintendo comes out with something new, it’s always good,” says Inafune
Keiji Inafune has said despite not having had a chance to get his hands on Wii U, he is confident “it must be impressive.”
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Posted in: Development, GDC 2012
Tags: Kenji Inafune
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 | 17:57 GMT
GDC 2012 attendance hits 22,500, Moscone confirmed for 2013
UBM’s announced 22,500 people attended this year’s Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 | 05:41 GMT
CryEngine 3 GDC 2012 demo shows off next-gen graphics
The visual whizzes at Crytek have shown off what they expect the next round of hardware to live up to.
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Posted in: Development, GDC 2012
Sat, Mar 10, 2012 | 20:30 GMT
Quick Shots: New MechWarrior Online screens
Piranha Games has released some new screenshots for MechWarrior Online, the free-to-play revival of the classic mech sim series. The game is slated for PC exclusively in 2012. You still have tome to register a pilot name, so go do it.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, GDC 2012, PC, Screens
Tags: MechWarrior Online, Piranha Games
Sat, Mar 10, 2012 | 18:18 GMT
Sorcery: Sony’s “mandate” was “to make an iconic game” for Move, says The Workshop
During a Move-centric GDC panel, president and co-founder of The Workshop, Peter Akemann, noted the team’s Sorcery title had been in development for three years and due to the reception it received at E3 2010, Sony “doubled down” on the game which led to a change in nature and direction thus becoming a ‘killer app’ for Move.
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Posted in: Adventure, Development, GDC 2012, PlayStation Move, Sony
Tags: sorcery, The Workshop
Sat, Mar 10, 2012 | 17:26 GMT
Sony releases GDC tech demo for PixelJunk 4am
Sony has posted a tech demo of PixelJunk 4am featuring Q-Game’s Rowan Parker, showing off how the rhythm-action-music-game works, exactly.
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Posted in: GDC 2012, Music, PSN, PlayStation Move, Rhythm action, Sony, Videos
Tags: PixelJunk 4am, Q-Games, Rowan Parker
Sat, Mar 10, 2012 | 16:17 GMT
Trine 2 DLC slated for summer, new IP in the works at Frozenbyte
Trine 2 will be the recipient of DLC this summer which is set to include six new stages, a new story and new skills along with some returning favorites.
Sat, Mar 10, 2012 | 14:25 GMT
More US pre-order incentives announced for Prototype 2
Activision has announced two additional US pre-order incentives for Prototype 2 through Amazon and Best Buy.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, GDC 2012, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: amazon, best buy, prototype, Prototype 2, radical entertainment
Xbox One opinions from developers vary on Kinect 2, TV centric focus