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February 4th, 2010, 20:40 Posted By: wraggster
THQ boss Brian Farrell has promised to show the new Red Faction: Guerrilla game at E3 2010 this summer.
The as yet unnamed follow-up will be released in the publisher's next financial year (April 2010 - March 2011). Farrell said all this in a recent investor call, his favourite place for new announcements, the rogue.
There's no official word what to expect, although a more fully-rounded experience built on the same technology RF Guerrilla technology seems like a good guess. Strong sequels appear to be a feature of this generation, what with Uncharted 2, Assassin's Creed II and Mass Effect 2 doing so well.
Read our Red Faction: Guerrilla review for the full story.
Farrell also said Homefront will be released on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 before April 2011.
That's the shooter set 20 years in the future when North Korea has invaded and occupied the US. Kaos, developer of Frontlines: Fuel of War, is at the helm, and there's even talk of sequel already. Must be confident.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/re...ore-april-2011
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February 4th, 2010, 19:28 Posted By: Shrygue
via Engadget
We're not sure if this is a hint toward the final form factor, or merely the simplest conglomeration of parts available to get working Project Natal sensors in the hands of developers, but The Seattle Times has posted a picture today a developer prototype of the motion-sensing unit. The seems clearly slimmer in proportion than the soundbar-styled renders we've seen thus far, but also quite a bit different than the hacked together hardware used for the Jimmy Fallon demo of the tech. Of course, the fact that the assembly has been slapped atop a Gorillapod makes it hard to believe this is near-final hardware, but it's still fun to see this stuff as evolves toward our living rooms.
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February 3rd, 2010, 20:44 Posted By: wraggster
A playable demo for Superstars V8 Next Challenge is now available for Gold members on Xbox Live. Silver members must wait until 9th February.
As you may have guessed, the new game will let you drive the V8 production class cars of the official Superstars Championship. Expect "incredible" vehicle models, "photo-realistic" environments and online multiplayer races for up to 16 players. Superstars V8 Next Challenge is in development for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 and will launch later this month. An exact date is yet to be announced.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/su...w-on-xbox-live
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February 3rd, 2010, 18:20 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Microsoft appears to have no plans to release a 250GB standalone hard drive for the Xbox 360 in Europe.
Instead, the platform holder has reduced the price of the 120GB hard drive from £99.99 to £79.99 - "while supplies last".
"Microsoft is now offering a standalone 250GB hard drive in Japan to provide consumers in Japan more storage options for their games and entertainment. We work closely with retailers to determine the best approach for our products on a region-by-region basis," Microsoft told Eurogamer in response to yesterday's news.
"In Europe, the 120GB Hard Drive is available for an ERP of €129.99 / £79.99 while supplies last. We also offer other storage options for consumers to choose from such as the Xbox Live 60GB Starter Pack that includes a 60GB Hard Drive, three-month subscription to Xbox LIVE, Ethernet Cable and Wired Headset for an ERP of €79.99 / £59.99."
We're not sure what "while supplies last means"; maybe Microsoft is clearing the way for a 250GB HDD. We'll look into it.
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February 3rd, 2010, 15:45 Posted By: wraggster
Latest Call of Duty dominates 2009 global charts despite mid November release
As part of its all-encompassing detailed report on the global video game market in 2009, GfK-ChartTrack has confirmed that Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 sold nearly 12m units worldwide last year.
More precisely, the game’s total sales now stand at 11.86m units – or at least, they did come the end of 2009. Total sales could conceivably be far in excess of this by now.
Looking at the sales region-by-region, the USA emerged with the keenest appetite for the shooter, snapping up 8.82m copies. The UK was next up with total sales of 2.8m while Japanese sales hit 238k.
Other star performers on the global stage included Wii Sports Resort (7.57m), New Super Mario Bros (7.41m), Wii Fit Plus (5.80m) and Wii Fit (5.44m).
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/37424/MW2-sold-12m-in-2009
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February 3rd, 2010, 15:42 Posted By: wraggster
David Braben has kick-started his new column in Develop by exploring the current state of game narrative.
The Develop Legend Award winner opened his account by opining that narrative could turn out to define the current generation of software, and is therefore “a foolhardy thing to ignore.”
Briefly fixing the discussion on Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2, Braben revealed high praise for the game in all aspects save for one, wittily observing: “There might as well have been a lava level, for all that the story mattered to me”.
Said Braben: “My point is when we look back at it from the future – when the combat is no longer best in class – it will feel dull, like those almost storyless cowboy films of the '50s (not featuring John Wayne), shown endlessly on TV in the early ‘70s, but that have thankfully now been forgotten.”
He added that talented storytelling is coming ever more to the fore in the game sector, citing Fallout 3, Mass Effect and Dragon Age: Origins as great examples of non-linear storytelling.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/3...-Achilles-Heel
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February 3rd, 2010, 02:27 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/...AZuojIghOA.php
Axc97c released a new version of his Freestyle Dash for homebrew Xbox360s.
What's new/fixed:
* Fixed content saving bug in dash
* XML saving in dash quicker
* Added usb0:\applications and hdd1:\application paths. Please delete your config.xml for these to be added to existing installs. (The one in fsdata not base)
To Add (future features):
* Add buttons working on indexer, allow you to add custom graphics to a title when none have been automatically downloaded
* Background image support (Element 'Background' in xbox360.xui and gamedetails.xui if your making a skin)
* Preview.wmv support. Put preview.wmv in the artwork folder for a game and it will play when selecting the game
* Pick all/xbox 360/xbla/homebrew/emu on indexer to help sorting out your content.
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February 3rd, 2010, 02:15 Posted By: wraggster
At this past E3, Square Enix said Final Fantasy XIV would launch on PlayStation 3 and PCs. Looks like an Xbox 360 version is in development too.
A staffer at Square Enix Japan let the proverbial chocobos out of the stable. In her Linked In profile she notes Final Fantasy XIV is a PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 title. Whoops! An Xbox 360 version hasn’t been announced yet. Honest mistake or a slip of the tongue?
Akama also says there are lines currently working on The 3rd Birthday and Final Fantasy Agito XIII too.
http://www.siliconera.com/2010/02/02...-and-xbox-360/
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February 3rd, 2010, 02:12 Posted By: wraggster
Last week it was rumored that Microsoft's Xbox 360 and PC Game Room would "never feature" titles with an ESRB rating higher than E10+; today Microsoft confirmed to Joystiq the current plan is to only add titles that correspond to the application's ESRB rating. Rather than submit each individual title for review, Microsoft has opted to submit the Game Room application to the ESRB, netting it an E10+ rating, ensuring higher-rated titles would not see life in the virtual arcade.
In a statement to Joystiq, a Microsoft representative said, "the 30 titles available for download at launch will carry either E or E10+ ratings; beyond launch we have no additional details to share at this time." Based on its statements, Microsoft's Game Room can only include titles that have been submitted to the ESRB in other forms (compilation discs, or through downloadable platforms). While it's possible for Microsoft to submit classic titles that have yet-to-be rated by the ESRB (such as titles released prior to the group's 1994 inception that have yet to receive a rating), the plan appears to focus solely on games already available in some capacity.
Microsoft said that because titles featured in the Game Room are "classic arcade and console titles" the company will be able to add any individual titles to the Game Room without submitting new releases to the ESRB for review -- provided they are currently rated E10+ or lower. While Microsoft says it currently has "no plans" to feature arcade titles rated Teen or Mature, the company confirmed it would be able to resubmit the Game Room application itself to the ESRB for a new rating, if higher-rated titles are considered for future release.
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/02/mi...ating-ceiling/
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February 3rd, 2010, 02:11 Posted By: wraggster
According to tipster Mike, an ad for an Aliens vs Predator demo recently popped up in the Spotlight section of the Xbox 360 dashboard. The ad reportedly announced that the demo will be released February 4, this Thursday. Unfortunately, the ad has since been pulled, though AvPGalaxy reports finding the ad as well.
The site also notes that the demo will arrive on the same day for PSN and Steam as well, adding that an official announcement from Sega is forthcoming. Given that the game will be hitting retail shelves in just two weeks, the timing for the demo would certainly make sense.
We'll be sure to update this post if and when Sega makes things official.
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/02/ru...this-thursday/
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February 2nd, 2010, 20:30 Posted By: wraggster
Mass Effect 3's release timing will be based on maximising both "quality" and "commercial success", says BioWare co-boss, Ray Muzyka.
Speaking to CVG in the just-published second part of our Mass Effect 2 interview, Muzyka said that despite reports to the contrary, there's no word on when BioWare's planning to release Mass Effect 3 yet.
"I don't think we've announced the timing for the third one yet but I can tell you the team's already working on it," he said.
"Our goal is to get it out in a time frame that can maximise the quality for our fans, maximise the commercial success for the company and just make sure we do the right thing overall for the long term for the franchise."
Last month series director, Casey Hudson suggested the developer is adopting a 2-year development cycle for Mass Effect 3, meaning it could release as early as late next year.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS
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February 2nd, 2010, 20:26 Posted By: wraggster
New special offer from Play Asia:
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A signature Jason Bourne video game experience is born in an original title fusing the viscous tension and depth of the novels with the aggressive style and frenetic action of the films.
Never judge a book by its cover, especially in this dangerous and glamourous world of espionage. Bourne Conspiracy is available as a region free Asian version for Xbox360™ for the unbeatable bargain price of US$ 15.90 only.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...-2b6-84-n.html
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February 2nd, 2010, 20:09 Posted By: wraggster
Let’s face it, the original Xbox is ugly. It might have looked cool when it first came out but now most would be embarrassed to display that old beast with the rest of their entertainment hardware. This is unfortunate because the old girl still has some life in her. If you have tools, time, and talent you can give the box a facelift and bring it back to see the light of day. We’ve got six of our favorite Xbox to Home Theater PC hacks after the break to inspire you.
http://hackaday.com/2010/02/02/our-f...to-htpc-hacks/
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February 2nd, 2010, 18:51 Posted By: wraggster
On the PlayStation 3, Final Fantasy XIII will ship on a single Blu-Ray. Avantage of the format! On the Xbox 360, however, the game will - as expected - ship on three discs.
Sources at Square Enix USA have confirmed with Kotaku the reports from yesterday, which have settled a long-running - if ultimately pointless - debate amongst fans of the series.
We say pointless because for a game like this, three discs aren't so bad. After all, Final Fantasy VII came on three discs. And the 360's other big Japanese role-playing games - Mistwalker's Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey - shipped on four discs, and people didn't seem to mind that either.
http://kotaku.com/5462115/yup-final-...on-three-discs
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February 2nd, 2010, 18:00 Posted By: wraggster
Tecmo Koei has confirmed that PS3 and 360 shooter Quantum Theory has been delayed until later in the year.
"We can confirm that Quantum Theory has been moved to later in 2010. We feel the game deserves optimum development time, and we aim to deliver the very best title we can. We are still thoroughly committed to Quantum Theory and this short delay can only make for a stronger, more entertaining game," the publisher told Eurogamer in a statement.
Quantum Theory is a Gears of War-style shooter from Tecmo Koei. There are some screens and videos on the gamepage, if you like that sort of thing.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/te...quantum-theory
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February 2nd, 2010, 17:52 Posted By: wraggster
Castle Crashers and Alien Hominid developer The Behemoth has slapped a title and a story (sort of) on its third Xbox Live Arcade game: BattleBlock Theater.
The studio posted a new trailer and a plot synopsis along with the title announcement on its blog. It's "a story about friendship, betrayal, and a whole truck load of cats".
"Having shipwrecked on a mysterious island you find yourself both betrayed by your best friend Hatty and captured by the locals. All of this is happening while being forced into deadly performances. This however, is just the start of your problems," runs the blurb.
The trailer shows you and your friend fighting over a top hat and a large green gem and crying. There's also something about "hundreds of prisoners forced into deadly plays", and then a lot of little characters with geometric heads jumping around and hitting each other.
It doesn't make a lot of sense, but it doesn't need to. Castle Crashers is one of the best-selling and best-loved games on XBLA, and BattleBlock Theater seems to have the same blend of multiplayer mayhem and cute cartooning. The game's due for release some time this year.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/be...eblock-theater
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February 1st, 2010, 21:36 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft's Major Nelson has dropped word that the comedy platformer 'Splosion Man is going cheap on Xbox Live.
"Xbox Live Gold Members can purchase the Xbox Live Arcade title 'Splosion Man for 400 points until Feb. 7," said the Major.
Any one out there play 'Splosion Man the first time round? Tell you fellow readers what you thought.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS
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