CURRENT NEWS: SUNDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2009
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 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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NEWS FOR THURSDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2009
Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:06am
Infinity Ward have really outdone themselves with Modern Warfare 2. The latest reports of horror surrounding the game have emerged from the developer's official forums, in which several users have reported seeing their anti-virus applications warn of a Trojan Horse while playing Modern Warfare 2 online.
Several forum users on the Infinity Ward forums claim that the game's peer to peer multiplayer is the cause of the "Trojan" spreading. Others believe that illegitimate players using aimbots and other hacks are the cause of alarm.
Several forum users on the Infinity Ward forums claim that the game's peer to peer multiplayer is the cause of the "Trojan" spreading. Others believe that illegitimate players using aimbots and other hacks are the cause of alarm.
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Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:21am
A demo for the PC version of Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising has been released. While the demo is only, say, a month or so late - it finally allows PC gamers to try out the game before they decide whether or not their hard earned money should be spent on the title.
The demo gives access to the first level of the game, and allows players to complete it on their own, or with a buddy by using the Co-op feature. The first mission takes place behind enemy lines, and players are tasked with destroying a radar station, and missile launch sites to allow back up forces to enter the battle zone.
The demo gives access to the first level of the game, and allows players to complete it on their own, or with a buddy by using the Co-op feature. The first mission takes place behind enemy lines, and players are tasked with destroying a radar station, and missile launch sites to allow back up forces to enter the battle zone.
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Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:11am
Yet another week, yet another triple A blockbuster title. Today sees Assassin's Creed 2 running across roof tops to land into your console drive. But how are you going to afford it, after the expensive month of must-haves that has just passed?
Fear not, Economical Gamer is here to save the day, and thankfully it doesn’t involve pulling an Ezio, pickpocketing everybody in sight.
Fear not, Economical Gamer is here to save the day, and thankfully it doesn’t involve pulling an Ezio, pickpocketing everybody in sight.
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Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:02am
Everyone knew that Modern Warfare 2 was going to sell a lot of copies. In just five days, Activision have managed to sell US$550 million worth of Modern Warfare 2, making it, according to internal Activision estimations, the largest entertainment launch in all of recorded history, surpassing Grand Theft Auto IV, the film The Dark Knight, and even JK Rowling's Harry Potter books.
While Modern Warfare has sold an awful lot, it isn't the only thing making cash registers spark up and dollar signs float in the air around the Activision castle. CEO of the of the company, Robert Kotick has also pulled quite a profit from the launch of the game, through selling shares in the company. By selling off a bunch of shares, the CEO has made himself approximately US$40 million richer in just one week.
While Modern Warfare has sold an awful lot, it isn't the only thing making cash registers spark up and dollar signs float in the air around the Activision castle. CEO of the of the company, Robert Kotick has also pulled quite a profit from the launch of the game, through selling shares in the company. By selling off a bunch of shares, the CEO has made himself approximately US$40 million richer in just one week.
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Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:31am
Who says that PC gamers don't ever get anything? Ubisoft have announced that a special, extended and exclusive multiplayer beta for VIP PC gamers (what qualifies them for VIP status is not known) will begin on the 30th of November for the upcoming strategy game, R.U.S.E.
The concept behind R.U.S.E is that of deception. The ability to use decoy units and attacks will play a major role in the game. While decoys are used in lots of RTS games to distract the enemy player, a game that allows the player to use stealth, deception, and cheaper decoy units as one of the major gameplay mechanics is something fresh.
The concept behind R.U.S.E is that of deception. The ability to use decoy units and attacks will play a major role in the game. While decoys are used in lots of RTS games to distract the enemy player, a game that allows the player to use stealth, deception, and cheaper decoy units as one of the major gameplay mechanics is something fresh.
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Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:08am
Those of you who haven't had a new RTS to play in some time will be pleased to know that Square Enix and Gas Powered Games have jointly announced that Supreme Commander 2 will be available next year, on both the PC and Xbox 360.
Supreme Commander 2 is set 25 years after the original, and promises to boast a range of improvements, in a bid to refine everything that made the first game so addictive.
Supreme Commander 2 is set 25 years after the original, and promises to boast a range of improvements, in a bid to refine everything that made the first game so addictive.
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