CURRENT NEWS: SUNDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2009
Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:49pm
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, when it comes to CGI intros, there’s no denying that Blizzard are the masters. They’ve continually led the field with jaw-dropping openers, perfectly setting the scene for the epic gameplay that follows.
As part of our WoW AU Anniversary celebration, Blizzard kindly supplied us with the cinematics for every Warcraft game, dating all the way back to Warcraft: Orcs vs Humans. Read on to watch our Cinematic Celebration of the Warcraft universe.
As part of our WoW AU Anniversary celebration, Blizzard kindly supplied us with the cinematics for every Warcraft game, dating all the way back to Warcraft: Orcs vs Humans. Read on to watch our Cinematic Celebration of the Warcraft universe.
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Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:31pm
The video game industry may outweigh Hollywood in terms of box office grosses, but there's one thing they have that we don't; multiple revenue streams. Rentals, home video income, TV rights can turn a box office dud into something marginally profitable. Video game publishers get one shot at it – the game you buy off the shelf or off your digital download service of choice. Beyond gouging the hell out of Australian gamers, publishers don't really try creating other revenue streams.
There is a way – tapping the collector's market.
There is a way – tapping the collector's market.
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Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:53am
The official Facebook page for the The Saboteur has released some new details about the 'softened' versions of the game -- versions custom-tweaked for countries with regressive censorship laws like Germany and Australia.
It would seem that the only thing Pandemic has cut from the game is the Swastikas. Aside from Nazi imagery, anything goes...
It would seem that the only thing Pandemic has cut from the game is the Swastikas. Aside from Nazi imagery, anything goes...
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Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:32am
British developer Rebellion has officially confirmed that the next Aliens vs. Predator game will support dedicated servers. CEO and creative director Jason Kingsley was keen to allay PC gamers' concerns.
"Despite rumours, Rebellion has always been planning to support dedicated servers for AvP PC and we can now officially confirm that this is the case. Rebellion has always appreciated fan support."
"Despite rumours, Rebellion has always been planning to support dedicated servers for AvP PC and we can now officially confirm that this is the case. Rebellion has always appreciated fan support."
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Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:08am
Blizzard is still hard at work on the latest patch for Diablo II, which will bring the dungeon-crawling loot-fest up to version 1.13. Unfortunately, one of the features originally planned for the update has been dropped due to concerns that it could overload servers, and possibly even crash the game completely...
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Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:41am
From tomorrow, all those who have chosen to pre-purchase the fourth and final micro-expansion for Sins of a Solar Empire will have access to the beta test of this new take on '4X'-style space strategy.
"Beta 1 will not be feature complete but will contain: New Envoy cruisers, Embassies, Diplomacy tech tree (much more to come here, only the backbone will be present), Mission Generator, the beginnings of the Pirate changes, "Faster" gameplay options and more..."
"Beta 1 will not be feature complete but will contain: New Envoy cruisers, Embassies, Diplomacy tech tree (much more to come here, only the backbone will be present), Mission Generator, the beginnings of the Pirate changes, "Faster" gameplay options and more..."
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Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:19am
In response to allegations that the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 is a failure since it only accounts for 3% of the games sales, Infinity Ward creative strategist Robert Bowling has tried to put things in perspective on the IW forums.
"The PC version of Modern Warfare 2 has actually outsold the PC version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare in it's first week. Making it the most successful PC version..."
"The PC version of Modern Warfare 2 has actually outsold the PC version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare in it's first week. Making it the most successful PC version..."
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Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:50am
Resumes published online by former members of a 2K Austin development team strongly suggest that their cancelled project was a massively multiplayer version of Sid Meier's Civilization.
With a look modelled on the highly stylised MMOs popular in South Korea, the 'strategy MMO' would have included many of the hallmarks of the Civ series, including architectural styles that change dynamically through history, large scale land battles, and customisable throne rooms...
With a look modelled on the highly stylised MMOs popular in South Korea, the 'strategy MMO' would have included many of the hallmarks of the Civ series, including architectural styles that change dynamically through history, large scale land battles, and customisable throne rooms...
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NEWS FOR SATURDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2009
Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:09am
Dante's Inferno is a game that I'm kind of looking forward to. While there are enough fantasy games, by the time it is released, it should be something fresh and new.
If the new cinematic trailer is anything to go by, the game should be pretty good. If only that sort of story telling and art direction could be maintained throughout the entire game, then I'd get really excited.
If the new cinematic trailer is anything to go by, the game should be pretty good. If only that sort of story telling and art direction could be maintained throughout the entire game, then I'd get really excited.
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:54am
Stardock's 2009 report has revealed some pretty interesting data regarding Demigod. In the company's report, it has been revealed that only 23% of people who purchased the game even attempted to play an online game.
While that may be disturbing, Demigod is still selling a few thousand copies each week, meaning that the game has been fairly successful for the company, but as Gas Powered Games developed the game for multiplayer, it does illustrate that less and less people seem to be playing strategy games online, with something like less than 2000 people being online in Demigod at any given time.
While that may be disturbing, Demigod is still selling a few thousand copies each week, meaning that the game has been fairly successful for the company, but as Gas Powered Games developed the game for multiplayer, it does illustrate that less and less people seem to be playing strategy games online, with something like less than 2000 people being online in Demigod at any given time.
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:22am
On Thursday, we told you that Supreme Commander 2 is due to hit Australian PCs and Xbox 360 consoles in early 2010. Today we've got a bit of a treat for you, with a new developer diary, narrated by Chris Taylor.
The trailer documents some of the new features we can expect from arguably one of the most epic RTS franchises of history, which includes new experimental units, more detail, and better graphics.
The trailer documents some of the new features we can expect from arguably one of the most epic RTS franchises of history, which includes new experimental units, more detail, and better graphics.
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:16am
BioWare have announced that some new content for Dragon Age: Origins will be available for purchase before hte end of the year. The new content, Return to Ostagar, will, as its name suggests, allow players to wait for it... return to Ostagar the site of a horrific battle, in search of revenge.
On the way, players will be able to pick up new pieces of loot, including mighty arms and armour. The Return to Ostagar is expected to be available during "the holiday season" and will be paid content on all platforms.
On the way, players will be able to pick up new pieces of loot, including mighty arms and armour. The Return to Ostagar is expected to be available during "the holiday season" and will be paid content on all platforms.
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:06am
Those of you who have tried to recently purchase Borderlands through Steam will have noticed that it has mysteriously disappeared from the Australian Steam Store.
The mystery has been solved, and the conclusion isn't all that good for Australian gamers. Due to an "internal error" at 2K games, Borderlands "was briefly available for download on Steam for Australian users at an incorrect price", said a 2K spokesperson.
The mystery has been solved, and the conclusion isn't all that good for Australian gamers. Due to an "internal error" at 2K games, Borderlands "was briefly available for download on Steam for Australian users at an incorrect price", said a 2K spokesperson.
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:35am
John Gillooly has been grinding mobs since Day 1 of WoW. Join him for this retrospective story of WoW in Australia, starting with the game's troubled beginnings, then moving on to the major milestones of the last five years. Get a box of Kleenex ready, as it's bound to prompt more than a few distant memories for long-time players.
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NEWS FOR FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2009
Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:45pm
To celebrate the 5th Anniversary of World of Warcraft in Australia, we’ve got five days of WoW treats for Blizzard fans. We’re kicking off with a very special competition – anybody up for a few extremely rare collector’s editions? Or perhaps a poster signed by the WoW development team?
Then step right this way, warrior.
Then step right this way, warrior.
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Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:00pm
It is Friday again, and that means that is time for another helping of free demos and clients to deal with any possible boredom that pops up over the weekend.
This week, we have for you demos from Darkest of Days, James Cameron’s AVATAR: THE GAME, Massive Assault Network 2, Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising, and StuntMANIA!pro.
... and we have for you full games from 4Story, Allods Online, Esteria Mythos, Final Fantasy XI, Lineage II, Mercenary Wars, Parabellum, Rakion: Chaos Force, The Ball, The Endless Forest, and The Haunted.
Enjoy!
This week, we have for you demos from Darkest of Days, James Cameron’s AVATAR: THE GAME, Massive Assault Network 2, Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising, and StuntMANIA!pro.
... and we have for you full games from 4Story, Allods Online, Esteria Mythos, Final Fantasy XI, Lineage II, Mercenary Wars, Parabellum, Rakion: Chaos Force, The Ball, The Endless Forest, and The Haunted.
Enjoy!
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Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:13pm
Frontlines: Fuel Of War may not have sold as many copies as Modern Warfare 2, but it does boast a unique array of multi-player features: an in-depth class system, a selection of 60+ near future vehicles and weapons, and support for up to 64 players at once. This weekend it can be yours for a mere US$3.74, provided you buy it via Valve's online game distribution service...
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Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:43pm
2K Games Australia has confirmed that the BioShock 2 Special Edition will be released locally, and will come with an impressive stash of art-deco collectibles...
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Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:24pm
Polish games website Polygamia has gone live with the details revealed at a CD Projekt press conference, in which the Central European developer laid out its plans for the future of The Witcher.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is being created with a proprietary multi-platform graphics engine, and studio founders Michał Kiciński and Marcin Iwiński are so confident of its chances they believe their creation will be a 'breakthrough RPG like Fallout 3', destined to score over 90% on Metacritic...
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is being created with a proprietary multi-platform graphics engine, and studio founders Michał Kiciński and Marcin Iwiński are so confident of its chances they believe their creation will be a 'breakthrough RPG like Fallout 3', destined to score over 90% on Metacritic...
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Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:05am
Two new trailers have been released for the upcoming Io Interactive action game Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days.
Both are presented as grainy security camera footage, and both suggest that these master assassins have been letting their standards of professionalism slip...
Both are presented as grainy security camera footage, and both suggest that these master assassins have been letting their standards of professionalism slip...
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Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:42am
Obstructionist SA State Attorney General Michael Atkinson has stated repeatedly that he has no intention of permitting a nation-wide R18+ rating for video games.
With that in mind, Queensland gamers are taking matters into their own hands. A petition has been started at the official website of the Queensland Parliament, with a view to creating a R18+ rating for the exclusive benefit of the Sunshine State...
With that in mind, Queensland gamers are taking matters into their own hands. A petition has been started at the official website of the Queensland Parliament, with a view to creating a R18+ rating for the exclusive benefit of the Sunshine State...
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Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:10am
Lurching its way on to Aussie screens this week, our hobbled version of L4D2 is a very different game to the one Valve created. Does the removal of guts and gore have a dramatic impact on the core gameplay though? Surely a bit of the old red stuff can't make that much of a difference, right? Read on to find out.
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Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:35am
It’s no surprise that, if we had to choose to take one game to a desert island for the rest of our life, we’d take a Battlefield title. The sublime mix of vehicles, massive maps and destructible mayhem make it our favourite way to play online. It'd be a great way to spend our last two days before dying from dehydration.
Understandably, we’re rather excited about the release of today’s closed beta for Bad Company 2 - we’ve got a key, and will be recording a video preview post haste. To keep you busy in the meantime, check out this new Battlefield Moments video, showing exactly why this game makes MW2 its female dog.
Understandably, we’re rather excited about the release of today’s closed beta for Bad Company 2 - we’ve got a key, and will be recording a video preview post haste. To keep you busy in the meantime, check out this new Battlefield Moments video, showing exactly why this game makes MW2 its female dog.
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