CURRENT NEWS: WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2009
Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:13pm
Times are tough. If you can't afford to fill up the Lear Jet, or get the Enzo serviced, you might like to check out the following games. They've all got one thing in common - they're all 100% free to download and play. Just the thing to perk you up after you've been forced to let go of your Butler's PA.
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:10pm
Has it really been two years since Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare already? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex Edition has arrived on Wii at the exact moment that owners of Modern Warfare (those who didn't bother with a boycott, anyway) are abandoning the original in favour of Modern Warfare 2. It may be late to the party, but the Wii's lack of good, non-Metroid FPS games means that there's still a massive market hungry for this port of an ageing yet still impressive title.
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:00am
What have the gaming public been buying this week via digital distribution platform Steam? Still more sequels. Last week, Left 4 Dead 2 found its way to the top of the chart, closely followed by Modern Warfare 2. Other big sellers included the standard and deluxe versions of Dragon Age: Origins, and the top five was rounded out by Borderlands
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 November 22nd!
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 November 22nd!
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:58am
Do you remember how Mass Effect was going to be this enormous universe constantly expanding through gallons of DLC? And how what we actually got was two measly episodes, one on a rock and one in some corridors?
We never learn! Just look at the Internet explode in fannish glee over BioWare's comments on the breadth, depth, length height and extent of the DLC to be made available for Mass Effect 2.
We never learn! Just look at the Internet explode in fannish glee over BioWare's comments on the breadth, depth, length height and extent of the DLC to be made available for Mass Effect 2.
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:00am
I love living in the age of digital distribution. Sure, there's an argument to be made against the potential for the industry to abuse the system, releasing incomplete games and then charging for the lost content, or even worse, releasing games in a broken state. But my point is, broken games can now actually be fixed.
Of the recent flurry of releases, I'm rating Tekken 6 as "most in need of fixing", so thank goodness the patch is coming Thursday.
Of the recent flurry of releases, I'm rating Tekken 6 as "most in need of fixing", so thank goodness the patch is coming Thursday.
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:35am
Radio? Does that even still exist? It certainly does, and the ABC's Radio National service remains an important part of many Australians' engagement with political matters.
Everyone's favourite anti-R18 Attorney General Michael Atkinson turned up on the airwaves a few days ago to speak on the subject, where his comments were met by Gamers4Croydon's David Doe.
Everyone's favourite anti-R18 Attorney General Michael Atkinson turned up on the airwaves a few days ago to speak on the subject, where his comments were met by Gamers4Croydon's David Doe.
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:14am
I'm sure you all remember the trouble Fallout 3 had getting past the Classification Board, and the resulting hasty editing out of explicit drug references.
Did that bother you? Then be thankful you're not a Japanese gamer. Bethesda's Japanese localisation team had to "bend over backwards" to get the post-apocalyptic FPS RPG hybrid on to shelves, and sacrificed an entire mission path as well as some of the more extreme violence.
Did that bother you? Then be thankful you're not a Japanese gamer. Bethesda's Japanese localisation team had to "bend over backwards" to get the post-apocalyptic FPS RPG hybrid on to shelves, and sacrificed an entire mission path as well as some of the more extreme violence.
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:44am
So, how about that IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, eh? Pretty good, right? Action packed, pretty to look at, decent controls - definitely a contender for best ever WWII flying sim, isn't it?
Well, on the PlayStation 3, not so much, and due to "considerable player demand", 505 Games have promised a patch very, very soon. The best bit? More joystick and keyboard support. Hurrah!
Well, on the PlayStation 3, not so much, and due to "considerable player demand", 505 Games have promised a patch very, very soon. The best bit? More joystick and keyboard support. Hurrah!
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NEWS FOR TUESDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2009
Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:38pm
Pre-order bonuses. Maps, amulets, character models and more. They're meant to entice us into laying down our credit card at a preferred retailer, but instead have become annoying reminders that there's more great content out there that we're not playing.
The latest offender? Assassin's Creed 2.
The latest offender? Assassin's Creed 2.
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Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:00pm
Welcome to Now Playing, where each week we take you on a magical journey through a selection of recently released trailers. Some times the trailers are good, sometimes they're horrible, and other times, they're just so funny that we just have to share them with you.
This week, most of the trailers are serious. We will be taking a look at the latest trailers from the upcoming Dawn of War II expansion pack, Chaos Rising, Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight, BioShock 2, and Dante's Inferno.
This week, most of the trailers are serious. We will be taking a look at the latest trailers from the upcoming Dawn of War II expansion pack, Chaos Rising, Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight, BioShock 2, and Dante's Inferno.
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Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:01pm
As the final part of our five day celebration of five years of WoW we talked to Tom Chilton, Game Director for World of Warcraft. Known to WoW forum-goers as Kalgan, Chilton has been there from the very beginning and offers up some unique insights into how the game has evolved over the years.
And yes, he even gave us a few tasty nuggets about Cataclysm.
And yes, he even gave us a few tasty nuggets about Cataclysm.
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Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:41am
As much as I would like to spin this story into two separate articles, there are only so many ways you can repeat "game to film conversions repeatedly disappoint". But it's Tight-arse Tuesday, so we can't overlook two recent bits of movie news: Brad Pitt has taken on Dark Void, and the ever-popular Uwe Boll is to deliver another BloodRayne.
Pass the popcorn?
Pass the popcorn?
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Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:12am
Microsoft are still playing extremely coy when it comes to Project Natal, but they know as well as we do that developer support is going to be essential if they want their camera controller to be more than a three game gimmick, and leaks are beginning to appear.
Even if they weren't spilling secrets left, right, and centre, we know developers have already got their hands on the device. They'll need to have done their homework for the Gamesfest training sessions in February.
Even if they weren't spilling secrets left, right, and centre, we know developers have already got their hands on the device. They'll need to have done their homework for the Gamesfest training sessions in February.
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Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:47am
You probably have a bog-standard copy, but some enterprising importers might have already secured themselves a copy of the Creator's Edition of LittleBigPlanet on the PSP, which has received a limited European release.
They don't have much to gloat over, though; Media Molecule have responded to complaints over non-functioning game features with the distressing news that a fix is not expected for two weeks.
They don't have much to gloat over, though; Media Molecule have responded to complaints over non-functioning game features with the distressing news that a fix is not expected for two weeks.
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Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:24am
Monday morning was a scene of chaos after a fun-filled and computer-less weekend, which is basically my way of denying responsibility for missing the Left 4 Dead 2 update. If you're still languishing in the grips of graphic bugs when taking a shottie to a tank, or the notorious Charger issue, then you probably missed it, too.
As always, restart your Steam client to install the update
As always, restart your Steam client to install the update
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Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:40am
Thinking of spending a little time with Cryptic's superhero MMO Champions Online? Today is a good day to rouse a few like-minded defenders of justice and log on in, as the Nemesis event kicks off.
Oh, and there's a free weekend coming up, too.
Oh, and there's a free weekend coming up, too.
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NEWS FOR MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2009
Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:29pm
I love Fallout. You love Fallout. We all love Fallout. And like any proud parents, Interplay and Bethesda Softworks love Fallout too. But sometimes, love just isn't enough. And when two loving parents have to turn to the legal system to solve disputes over their children, it's a bad sign...
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:09pm
Loot. The gaming equivalent of ice mixed with crack, it keeps many WoW addicts coming back for another fix. As our five day celebration approaches the end, we've taken a look at some of our favourite pieces of loot.
If you dream at night of owning the Corrupted Ashbringer, this is the story for you.
If you dream at night of owning the Corrupted Ashbringer, this is the story for you.
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:00pm
Here at games.on.net, we understand that Monday is the hardest part of the week. You've had a great weekend, playing games, partying, or doing something else enjoyable, and have to return to work or actually do things that are meaningful.
To ease the burden, every Monday, we collect a bunch of shiny new screenshots to make the afternoon pass much more quickly. This week's collection of screenshots has many highlights, but of everything featured, there's only one thing that I'm really, really, looking forward to - Supreme Commander 2.
To ease the burden, every Monday, we collect a bunch of shiny new screenshots to make the afternoon pass much more quickly. This week's collection of screenshots has many highlights, but of everything featured, there's only one thing that I'm really, really, looking forward to - Supreme Commander 2.
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:31pm
Over the last ten weeks or so, we’ve been treated to a number of great new releases. Now we’re down to the dregs of the 2009 holiday release season. Wii owners might want to check out Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles and Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, but everyone else can safely ignore the rest of the week’s new games.
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:56am
In a post at the official Battlefield 2142 forums, DICE has revealed the list of updates and improvements to be included in the upcoming 1.51 patch. Top of the list is the removal of all DRM -- compliance with SafeDisc, PACE, and SecuROM will become a thing of the past.
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:24am
Namco Bandai Australia has revealed the dates for the open beta test of Star Trek Online. Curious Trekkers, Trekkies, and Tribbles will be able to sample the upcoming sci-fi MMO from January 12 through to January 26 next year...
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:39am
Available now in our downloads section is version 1.0 of Devil's Tuning Fork. In this innovative first-person puzzle game you see the world around you with sounds, a bit like a bat, or the popular comic book character Daredevil...
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:14am
There are still RSVP slots remaining for the final Byteside live talk show event of the year, to be held tomorrow evening in downtown Sydney:
"What was the best game and technology of the past decade?
So many incredible games and techs have now entered our every day lives, our mission: to fondly reminisce the things that made the biggest impact..."
"What was the best game and technology of the past decade?
So many incredible games and techs have now entered our every day lives, our mission: to fondly reminisce the things that made the biggest impact..."
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:00am
Akella has made another update to the PT Boats: Knights of the Sea development blog. The latest report from the Russian developer touches on the issue of how damage is modeled, and hints at the considerable attention to detail that has gone into simulating armour, displacement, the effect of collisions, and so forth. Yet while there are plenty of realistic effects in this WWII naval combat game, the manner in which they are simulated has been tweaked to increase the its appeal:
"When developing PT Boats: Knights of the Sea, we tried to reach the golden mean between realism and interesting gameplay that would bring a lot of fun to the gamers who are fond of simulation and strategy..."
"When developing PT Boats: Knights of the Sea, we tried to reach the golden mean between realism and interesting gameplay that would bring a lot of fun to the gamers who are fond of simulation and strategy..."
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:59am
Each week, we collate the most popular stories that we published over the past seven days, plus a lineup of the most downloaded files added in the same timeframe. That way, in case you missed something, you can catch up in one helpful little spot, every Monday morning.
Last week, the most popular news was that of Modern Warfare 2 still having a console, and the revelation that Australian gamers could player Left 4 Dead 2 as Valve intended. Also popular were our Assassin's Creed 2 and Left 4 Dead 2 reviews. More news about Modern Warfare 2 also proved popular.
Last week, the most popular news was that of Modern Warfare 2 still having a console, and the revelation that Australian gamers could player Left 4 Dead 2 as Valve intended. Also popular were our Assassin's Creed 2 and Left 4 Dead 2 reviews. More news about Modern Warfare 2 also proved popular.
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