Category Archives: Platform holders

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 09:35 BST

Project Eternity: latest update discusses Paladin class & abilities

20121203_project_eternity

Project Eternity developer Obsidian Entertainment has published a new Kickstarter update that talks about the game’s Paladin class, as well as its unique abilities.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 09:18 BST

Nintendo: competition from Xbox One and PS4 “puts no pressure on us at all”

20130610_wii_u

Nintendo’s president Satoru Iwata may have just said that the company alone is to blame for poor Wii U sales, but Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime is towing an opposite line. He has stated that the company feels no pressure from Microsoft and Sony’s next-gen consoles, as Nintendo is targeting a different area of the market.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 09:09 BST

Red alert: Xbox One’s indie aversion is a serious risk

octodad

Microsoft may find that its costliest Xbox One mistake is a refusal to embrace console indie development, warns Patrick Garratt.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 08:57 BST

Molyneux and Walking Dead writer head-to-head interview talks stories, emotion & more

Molyneux Vs Vanaman

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.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 08:48 BST

Steam game sharing feature appears in client code

steam 3d logo

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.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 08:27 BST

Destiny: match-making, public areas and social interaction discussed by Bungie

Destiny art banner

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.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 08:11 BST

Pipe Trouble releases after being cleared of eco-terrorism accusations

Pipe Trouble

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.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 09:15 BST

“We are to blame” for poor Wii U sales, says Nintendo CEO

Wii U hands

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.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 06:18 BST

Warrior’s Orochi 3 Ultimate headed to PS3, Vita

20130619_warriors_orochi_3

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.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 09:15 BST

PlayStation 3 firmware update reportedly bricking consoles

PS3Slim

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.

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 03:48 BST

Grasshopper Manufacture “heavily relying” on Unreal Engine 4

20130619_grasshopper_mmanufacture_secret_next-gen_project

Kilelr is Dead and Lollipop Chainsaw developer Grasshopper Manufacture is super keen on Unreal Engine 4, thanks to its cross-platform capabilities.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 03:32 BST

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara four pack available on Steam

20130619_dungeons_&_dragons_chronicles_of_mystara

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 | 02:59 BST

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z isn’t just Ninja Gaiden meets Dead Rising

20130619_yaiba_ninja_gaiden_z

Creator Keiji Inafune feels zombie-slicing ninja title Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is more than just a natural blend of two established titles.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 02:30 BST

3DS colours limited by western retail approach

20130619_3ds_colours

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.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 02:18 BST

Youkai Watch video demonstrates battles, ghost hunting

20130619_youkai_watch

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.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 01:52 BST

Deadpool also includes an appearance from Rogue

20130619_deadpool_rogue_hr

Activision has detailed another guest character appearing in the upcoming Deadpool – everyone’s favourite X-men star, Rogue.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 01:35 BST

PlayStation boss pushing more “immediacy” for downloaded games

20130619_ps4

Top PlayStation executives are hoping the PlayStation 4′s emphasis on decreased download times will help digital game sales reach their full potential.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 01:02 BST

Pinball FX2 offers free table to Steam users

20130619_pinball_fz2_sorcerers_lair

Zen Studios will give away its new Pinball FX2 table Sorcerer’s Lair to all Steam users from June 21. Destructoid reports the table will be free indefinitely rather than as a timed promotion. If the new table puts you back in the Wizard mindset, a couple of new premium tables will arrive on the same day – Marvel Civil War, Fantastic Four and Paranormal will be $3 each.

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 00:34 BST

Nvidia to license GPU tech to other companies

20130107_nvidia

Nvidia is planning to make its graphics tech available to smartphone and tablet manufacturers, putting it in competition with Qualcomm and opening the door to deals with Apple and Samsung.

More »

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 00:24 BST

Max Payne 3 arrives on Mac this week

20120711maxpayne3

Install Max Payne 3 on your office’s designated PhotoShop box and shoot faces while pretending to be designing logos.

More »