CURRENT NEWS: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2009
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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NEWS FOR 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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