Category Archives: Platform holders
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 08:27 BST
Destiny: match-making, public areas and social interaction discussed by Bungie
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.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 08:11 BST
Pipe Trouble releases after being cleared of eco-terrorism accusations
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.
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Posted in: Android, Puzzler, iOS
Tags: Pipe Trouble
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 11:22 BST
“We are to blame” for poor Wii U sales, says Nintendo CEO
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.
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Posted in: Nintendo, Wii U
Tags: Satoru Iwata
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 06:18 BST
Warrior’s Orochi 3 Ultimate headed to PS3, Vita
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.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Tecmo-Koei, Vita
Tags: Omega Force, Warriors Orochi 3, Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 20:24 BST
PS3 update 4.45 makes system inoperable – Sony responds
Shortly after the release of a new firmware update for PlayStation 3 a few hours ago, reports of bricked consoles turned up.
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Posted in: PS3, Sony
Tags: ps3 firmware
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 03:48 BST
Grasshopper Manufacture “heavily relying” on Unreal Engine 4
Kilelr is Dead and Lollipop Chainsaw developer Grasshopper Manufacture is super keen on Unreal Engine 4, thanks to its cross-platform capabilities.
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Posted in: Action, GungHo, PS4, Xbox One
Tags: Goichi Suda, Grasshopper Manufacture, unreal engine, unreal engine 4
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 03:32 BST
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara four pack available on Steam
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
Creator Keiji Inafune feels zombie-slicing ninja title Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is more than just a natural blend of two established titles.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Tecmo-Koei, Xbox 360
Tags: Keiji Inafune, Spark Unlimited, Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 02:30 BST
3DS colours limited by western retail approach
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.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Nintendo
Tags: reggie fils-aime
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 02:18 BST
Youkai Watch video demonstrates battles, ghost hunting
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.
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Posted in: 3DS, RPG
Tags: level-5, Youkai Watch
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 01:52 BST
Deadpool also includes an appearance from Rogue
Activision has detailed another guest character appearing in the upcoming Deadpool – everyone’s favourite X-men star, Rogue.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: deadpool, High Moon Studios
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 01:35 BST
PlayStation boss pushing more “immediacy” for downloaded games
Top PlayStation executives are hoping the PlayStation 4′s emphasis on decreased download times will help digital game sales reach their full potential.
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Posted in: PS4, PSN, Sony
Tags: John Koller, Shuhei Yoshida
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 01:02 BST
Pinball FX2 offers free table to Steam users
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.
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Posted in: Arcade, PC, Steam, indie
Tags: dlc, pinball fx2, zen studios
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 00:34 BST
Nvidia to license GPU tech to other companies
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.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 00:24 BST
Max Payne 3 arrives on Mac this week
Install Max Payne 3 on your office’s designated PhotoShop box and shoot faces while pretending to be designing logos.
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Posted in: Mac, Rockstar, Shooter
Tags: max payne 3
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 11:29 BST
PS4 first-party games to RRP at $59.99
Sony has confirmed that first-party PlayStation 4 games will retail at $59.99, the same price as new PlayStation 3 releases.
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 23:52 BST
Space Nomads alpha demo available now
Loading Studios has released an early demo of its in-development, first-person tower defence effort, Space Nomads. You can download the demo from the game’s newly launched Indiegogo campaign, which is after CAD $60,000. Be aware that it is probably far from representative of the finished product, but if it takes your fancy the indie is offering a number of incentives to help out with the Linux, Mac and PC title.
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Posted in: Linux, Mac, PC, Strategy, indie
Tags: demo, Loading Studios, Space Nomads
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 23:46 BST
AI War fifth expansion out now, four year anniversary edition available
Arcen Games is celebrating the fourth anniversay of its cult classic AI War: Fleet Command with an all-new DLC expansion and a special bundle edition with all the content release to date.
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Posted in: Mac, PC, Steam, Strategy, indie
Tags: AI War: Fleet Command, Arcen Games, dlc
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 23:35 BST
Steel Diver to be resurrected as Nintendo’s first F2P release
Nintendo’s very first free-to-play title will be a multiplayer affair based on Steel Diver, the 3DS submarine sim.
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Posted in: 3DS, Free-to-Play, Nintendo, Strategy, Wii U
Tags: shigeru miyamoto, Steel Diver
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 23:05 BST
Humble Bundle for Android 6 includes Stealth Bastard Deluxe
Pay what you want for a collection of excellent indies available cross-platform with no DRM, and playable on your Android device.
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Posted in: Android, Linux, Mac, PC, indie
Tags: Aquaria, Fractal, humble bundle, Organ Trail, pulse, Stealth Bastard Deluxe
Xbox One DRM policy changes waited on gamers knowing “complete story”