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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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 8:22am
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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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 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 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 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 8:08am
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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NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2009
Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:18am
Seriously game publishers, stop it. Right now. We're sick to death of you releasing so many amazing games over the last month. We've got so many must-play games that our loved ones are feeling neglected, our personal hygiene is non-existent and the dog left weeks ago after we forgot to feed it four days in a row.
But you can't help yourselves, can you? You just had to deliver yet another AAA title, in the form of Assassin's Creed 2.
But you can't help yourselves, can you? You just had to deliver yet another AAA title, in the form of Assassin's Creed 2.
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:12am
We all know that Modern Warfare 2 has found its way into the news constantly for all the wrong reasons. Today, we've got a new one for you. The game has sparked controversy with Russian authorities who were rumoured to object to several scenes in the game, which are said to portray the Russian state as a terrorist entity. Apparently - it is the airport scene where players can choose to gun down innocent civilians that is causing all the trouble for the Russian government.
The Kremlin has placed a temporary ban on Modern Warfare 2, and has recalled all unsold copies of the game. Activision has released a patch for the Russian version which removes the airport level, and plans to re-release a new version of the game that excludes the airport level completely from the game.
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:54am
Recent lay-offs at EA have seen many employees lose their jobs. While we've been constantly assured that the release date of any games will be affected, the latest news out of EA's series of downsizes is not all that good. Pandemic Studios is the latest victim of EA's cost-cutting measures, with the studio's operations to be consolidated into the EA LA studio.
It is expected that the release of The Saboteur will not be effected by the closure of Pandemic. What is expected is that some 200 employees will lose their job, including the CEO, President, and Vice President of Pandemic, not to mention many code monkeys, artists, and other developers.
It is expected that the release of The Saboteur will not be effected by the closure of Pandemic. What is expected is that some 200 employees will lose their job, including the CEO, President, and Vice President of Pandemic, not to mention many code monkeys, artists, and other developers.
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:26am
What have the gaming public been buying this week via digital distribution platform Steam? Lots of sequels, well, at least for the top two spots. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 somehow managed to be the biggest seller, and it was closely followed by Left 4 Dead 2. While strictly not a sequel, Dragon Age: Origins also performed well, with the standard and deluxe editions both selling a bunch of copies. 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 15th!
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 15th!
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NEWS FOR TUESDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2009
Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:00pm
Welcome to Now Playing, where each week we examine several trailers from new, recently released, or upcoming games, and provide a single point of view on either the game itself, the industry as a whole, or the history of the studio in question. Sometimes we get good trailers, other times, we get bad trailers. What happens this week? You'll just have to read on and see.
Tonight we'll be taking a look at Dragon Age: Origins, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, Army of Two - The 40th Day, James Cameron's AVATAR THE GAME and Darksiders.
Tonight we'll be taking a look at Dragon Age: Origins, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, Army of Two - The 40th Day, James Cameron's AVATAR THE GAME and Darksiders.
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:40pm
The highly anticipated OnLive streaming gaming service has just become slightly more anticipated. Via an announcement on the site’s blog, it has been revealed that not only will the service stream games to televisions and computers, it will also stream to mobile devices.
See that Nokia in your pocket? It’s now got the grunt to handle MW2.
See that Nokia in your pocket? It’s now got the grunt to handle MW2.
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:02am
With the release of Left 4 Dead 2 today, Aussies are facing a severely censored version of the game. In fact, it’s been so heavily censored that it’s missing key features present in the original game, such as semi-persistent bodies, and blood splatter.
Well, not any more – a quick config hack has unlocked full gore for Aussies, at least in the demo.
Well, not any more – a quick config hack has unlocked full gore for Aussies, at least in the demo.
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:22am
Dragon Age: Origins has more blood than your local Black Sausage factory. From the blood-spattered cutscenes, to the thick red puddles that dot the landscape after each battle, it's a place that Carrie could happily call home.
This week's Refried webcomic celebrates DA:O's love of the red gloopy stuff.
This week's Refried webcomic celebrates DA:O's love of the red gloopy stuff.
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