CURRENT NEWS: THURSDAY, 11 MARCH 2010
Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:12am
If you're running a bit short of cash this week, but still keen to get in on some JRPG action, today's Square Enix sale has you covered, with a hefty 50% off The Last Remnant. But it's Eidos who steal the show, offering half price on the three most recent Tomb Raider entries.
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Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:57am
Electronic Arts aren't known for strong relationships with independent developers, but last week generated shock by announcing deals with two indie studios, Hothead Games and Klei Entertainment.
But that wasn't the end of the major publisher's manoeuvrings, as they secure a deal with 38 Studios for a mysterious single player RPG codenamed Project Mercury, backed by the creative powers of co-founders R.A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane.
But that wasn't the end of the major publisher's manoeuvrings, as they secure a deal with 38 Studios for a mysterious single player RPG codenamed Project Mercury, backed by the creative powers of co-founders R.A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane.
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Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:26am
I was chatting with a fellow gamer last week, when he declared that the JRPG was dead. "Japan's the only territory where they really sell," he declared. "Everywhere else is over it! We want Western RPGs with loads of customisation, or even better, shooters. The JRPG's day is done. You watch. Final Fantasy XIII will bomb, and that'll be the end of it."
Being the vindictive journo that I am, I wrote these epically foolish words down so I could quote them back publicly as I reveal that within 48 hours of launch, Square Enix had shifted over three million units of the latest and greatest in the world's best-selling RPG franchise.
Being the vindictive journo that I am, I wrote these epically foolish words down so I could quote them back publicly as I reveal that within 48 hours of launch, Square Enix had shifted over three million units of the latest and greatest in the world's best-selling RPG franchise.
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Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:05am
When is a console not a console? When it's a member of the current generation and therefore apparently has to serve as the "entertainment hub" of your entire house, gosh. More shots have been fired in the War to Conquer Your Living Room, as Sony one-up the competition by announcing the signing of six major film studios for HD content on-demand.
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Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:39am
Did anybody else just rock their way through Mass Effect 2 and then feel kind of empty? I cannot sit around waiting for the final episode of the trilogy; where is all this promised DLC? The hole in my heart that is willing to fork out cash won't last much longer, you know!
Wait, here's some! ... oh. It's a new heavy weapon. Better than nothing say I, and embrace the Arc Projector.
Wait, here's some! ... oh. It's a new heavy weapon. Better than nothing say I, and embrace the Arc Projector.
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NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, 10 MARCH 2010
Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:17am
What were the gaming public buying last week via digital distribution platform Steam? Most of them are still buying Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and Supreme Commander 2 is also continuing to sell quite a few copies. Assassin's Creed II managed to bump out Modern Warfare 2, and Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising edged its way into the top five thanks to a sale.
If you want to what else sold the most last week, you'll just have to check out the Steam Top Sellers for the week ending March 6th!
If you want to what else sold the most last week, you'll just have to check out the Steam Top Sellers for the week ending March 6th!
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Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:11am
The original Starcraft was released in 1998, and although it still plays a damn fine game, we've pretty much been waiting for the sequel for twelve years now. After all this time, and the news that Starcraft II will see a staggered, episodic release, you'd think Blizzard would be finished with the first part.
They're not. When the game ships sometime in the next three months, it will require a day one patch, implemented to give the Battle.net developers some breathing space.
They're not. When the game ships sometime in the next three months, it will require a day one patch, implemented to give the Battle.net developers some breathing space.
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Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:36am
Wuh-oh. My inbox just piled up with seven notifications from Ubisoft. Those hoping to spend a little time with the R.U.S.E. beta today could be in for a nasty visual shock, with players reporting a disastrously low resolution.
Luckily, this issue only affects those who took part in the previous, closed beta. A patch is on the way, but Ubi have kindly sent along a manual fix for those brought low by the problem (did you see what I did there?)
Luckily, this issue only affects those who took part in the previous, closed beta. A patch is on the way, but Ubi have kindly sent along a manual fix for those brought low by the problem (did you see what I did there?)
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Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:22am
When browsing the haunts of gamers, it's hard not to form generalisations about us. I would say, for example, that as a general rule, hardcore gamers don't think much of social networks, and that we tend to be a bit disdainful of smart phones as a gaming platform.
However, we do like interesting new ways of combining the two - even if it's in a "I wouldn't touch that with a forty foot pole" way. So feast your eyes on Tweet Defense, a tower defense game for iPhone, powered by your Twitterage.
However, we do like interesting new ways of combining the two - even if it's in a "I wouldn't touch that with a forty foot pole" way. So feast your eyes on Tweet Defense, a tower defense game for iPhone, powered by your Twitterage.
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Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:58am
Following the stellar success of last year's Batman: Arkham Asylum, developer Rocksteady's future with the franchise was assured. Few gamers question the studio's capacity to produce an equally good sequel, but one query is going unanswered - how can they possibly top the original?
If a listing on premier entertainment resource IMDB is correct, Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 will have at least one thing over its precursor: the presence of the caped crusader's best buddy, Robin.
If a listing on premier entertainment resource IMDB is correct, Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 will have at least one thing over its precursor: the presence of the caped crusader's best buddy, Robin.
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Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:39am
If impressive sales results are anything to go by, Sega managed to please with the late February release of Aliens vs Predator. The inter-species combat extravaganza is set to expand next week, with the release of the Swarm Map Pack, the title's first piece of downloadable content.
The pack contains four multiplayer maps, two of which are restricted to survivor mode. Owners of one of the game's numerous special editions will recognise the new additions, which were previously only available to those who purchased above the standard edition:
The pack contains four multiplayer maps, two of which are restricted to survivor mode. Owners of one of the game's numerous special editions will recognise the new additions, which were previously only available to those who purchased above the standard edition:
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NEWS FOR TUESDAY, 9 MARCH 2010
Tue Mar 9, 2010 6:01pm
It is Tuesday again, and that means that it is time once more for another helping of trailers, videos, and flash video files, fresh from our file library and hand selected, just for you. It is known as Now Playing - but this week, I thought that I would refrain from stating the obvious and let you figure that one out for yourselves.
This week, we'll be taking a look at Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising, Alpha Protocol, Just Cause 2, Alice in Wonderland, and Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands.
This week, we'll be taking a look at Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising, Alpha Protocol, Just Cause 2, Alice in Wonderland, and Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands.
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Tue Mar 9, 2010 4:07pm
It's official. The PS3 has officially shrugged off it's "uglier than 360" dinner coat, with games like God of War III showing the spectacular visuals possible now that devs know how to work it. It's not just a pretty game though - within lies one of the finest examples of the Hack 'N Slash genre yet created.
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Tue Mar 9, 2010 3:51pm
If you're a human being in the Western World, chances are high that you use Facebook. Waddya know, we've just launched our very own Facebook fan page. Whether you're keeping track of friend’s birthdays or becoming a fan of pickles, it couldn’t get any easier to get our news highlights covering exclusive events, competitions and stories while you're at it. As if that's not reason enough, we're giving away 5 copies of The Stronghold Collection to Facebook friends.
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Tue Mar 9, 2010 2:42pm
It's taken longer than expected, but after filtering through all of your submissions, we've found this week's Post of the Week. After reading all 2,236 words, it'd be more aptly titled "Novel of the Week".
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Tue Mar 9, 2010 2:19pm
Gamers are a social bunch. Society might think we sold our vocal chords for some quick cash to get our hit of the latest Grand Theft Auto, but we know better: gamers love to talk. With the release of a new version of TeamSpeak, and Mumble becoming more popular than ever, we've taken a look at some of the best VOIP applications on the PC. Read on to see which one you and your pals should be using.
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Tue Mar 9, 2010 11:15am
To help break up the tedium of testing games, watching new trailers and long lunches with PR folk, as a game journalist I often have to endure press events. I've got one tomorrow, and I want you to figure out what the hell I'm going to be doing. First person to guess correctly wins a copy of Just Cause 2 for PC.
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Tue Mar 9, 2010 5:42am
Continuing this morning's Steam theme is the beginning of what looks set to be a stellar week of savings on the digital distribution front as the sales spotlight shines on Square Enix and Eidos. Thanks to the perfidies of timezones, Steam's "Monday" is our "Tuesday, mostly", so you have until about half past six this evening (Adelaide time) to get your paws on some excellent bargains in the Hitman and Deus Ex series.
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Tue Mar 9, 2010 5:16am
Well, those iPod ad spoofs made it pretty clear, so this news shouldn't surprise any of you. Valve have just made their arrangement with Apple's platforms official by formally announcing Steam and Source for Mac. The first simultaneously-launched, cross-platform title will be... *drumroll* Portal 2!
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Tue Mar 9, 2010 4:38am
I hate waking up to bad news, and can't think of any other way to classify the revelation that Japanese developer Cing have filed for bankruptcy.
The notoriously kooky team behind the cute but awesomely unique Little King's Story - the very reason I even contemplated buying a Wii - may not even last long enough to see Western releases of two upcoming titles.
The notoriously kooky team behind the cute but awesomely unique Little King's Story - the very reason I even contemplated buying a Wii - may not even last long enough to see Western releases of two upcoming titles.
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Tue Mar 9, 2010 4:18am
So how about that new Ubisoft DRM, then? Pretty good is it? Stops pirates playing games they haven't paid for? Has no ill effects for end users of legitimately purchased products?
Insert hollow laughter here. Ubi's DRM service went down yesterday, leaving a number of Assassin's Creed II and Silent Hunter 5 players locked out of their own games. The cause? An attack on the servers.
Insert hollow laughter here. Ubi's DRM service went down yesterday, leaving a number of Assassin's Creed II and Silent Hunter 5 players locked out of their own games. The cause? An attack on the servers.
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