Articles Archive for February 2010
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Frozenbyte, the developers of the much anticipated game Trine, has posted some startling news regarding the science-based adventure.
Joel Kinnunen, a Trine developer wrote, “It’s out of our hands but most likely will not happen. Sorry. (We probably won’t comment on this any further.)”
The game (already released on the PS3 and PC) has been given raving reviews from critics. The game is a platforming game featuring a vast amount of puzzles and mystery. The 360 version was meant to be available for download late last year, however as you have probably …
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Constantly trying to include us gamers into the loop, Ubisoft have struck again with their latest publicity stunt…
On the Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands Facebook Fan Page which can be found here, Ubisoft are asking fans to vote for an achievement which should be included into the game!
Voters will be allowed to choose from;
Master of the Elements – Use every elemental power ten times.
Floors Are for Losers – Wall-run at least one half of a mile (.8 km)
Princely Skill – Finish ten enemies in a row using the aerial slash.
Be …
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For all those not up to date on the Square Enix extravaganza, the company previously released a set of screenshots of in-game footage for both the PS3 and the Xbox 360. At lest that’s what they would have us believe.
The alleged Xbox 360 screenshots were actually taken from the PS3 version of the game, with the button layout altered to suit the 360. The Senior PR Manager of Square Enix North America, Sonia Im wrote on her Twitter: “We are looking into how the #FFXIII altered screens ended up in …
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Admit it: you thought Bioshock 2 was going to suck, didn’t you? You thought that the first game was such a complete experience that it didn’t need or leave room for a sequel. Well, until I played the second installment I would have agreed with you. Thankfully 2k games have changed my mind due to their crafting of such an atmospheric and eminently playable adventure.
The game is set 8 years after the events of the first, with players taking on the role of one of the original Big Daddies. As …
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I’m trying my best not to get carried away by the Bungie and Microsoft hype train this time around, but that’s kinda difficult when things like this come out!
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CEO of Activision, Mike Griffith, has confirmed “… this holiday, as we eluded earlier, we plan to release a new Call of Duty game. We expect that the global Call of Duty user base will continue to grow driven by expected high attach rates, and news sales of hardware, and new downloadable map packs which should continue to keep current players engaged while attracting new consumers to the brand.”
As probably the only gamer in the world who prefers World at War to Modern Warfare 2, I am rather looking forward …
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Ever fancied yourself as I bit of a totalitarian dictator? If, like me, you answered yes to that question then Haemimont have got you covered with Tropico 3. The game is a port of the PC release and gives players the chance to play as ‘El Presidente’, the ruler of a tropical banana republic.
Tropico is essential an rts style dictator experience. There’s a slice of Sim City in here too as deciding on building and road placement is apparently part of the job of dictators. The game also has …
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Yesterday EA had their third-quarter fiscal results night. Although you all probably don’t care about that, you will be happy to know that they have also modified their line-up for the releases coming in 2011. All those interested in the list check below. Otherwise skip it to find out the main highlights.
Key EA Titles – Fiscal Year 2011
Q1 FY2011 – April 1 through June 30, 2010
Skate 3 (Console)
Need for Speed World (PC)
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (Console, Handheld)
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 (Console, Handheld)
Q2 FY2011 – July …
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If you’re wondering whether to invest in the Cerberus system, or just want information before you get your hands on a copy of the game. Here is some information about the new downloadable content coming to Mass Effect 2.
Today at 12pm Mountain Standard Time, new gear will be uploaded onto the Cerberus system, the middle machine for all things DLC. Players will be able to get a new shoutgun and a new set of armour for free.
‘Cerberus Assault Armor – Cerberus assault armor is designed for shock troops, turn the …
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Now most would already know that some time ago Gearbox Software promised that a new character from The Secret Armoury of General Knoxx expansion pack will be getting a Twitter account.
Apparently that time is now, and the revealed character is none other than the one, the only, Mr. General Knoxx !!
Director, Mikey Neumann from Gearbox Software said, “Hmmm, seems this @GeneralKnoXX character is tweeting various, sadly spelled, adventures through Pandora now.”
Mr. Knoxx will be posting pictures, giving information about the story and just posting random irrelevant facts for the hell …
