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By Brenna Hillier - Thu Oct 1, 2009 2:43am
These are litigious times. It only takes one or two incidents and large corporations start walking around on tiptoe, desperate not to offend or trample anybody, or recruiting armies of overpaid lawyers to protect them from harm. Nevertheless, unscrupulous characters still manage to take advantage of some unfortunate holes in international legal systems, and come away with some nice profits.
According to mega publisher EA, One such individual is Tim Langdell of Edge Games. EA have upped the ante in an ongoing trademark war between the two companies by requesting that several of Edge Games' trademarks be canceled.
According to mega publisher EA, One such individual is Tim Langdell of Edge Games. EA have upped the ante in an ongoing trademark war between the two companies by requesting that several of Edge Games' trademarks be canceled.
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By Matt Keller - Wed May 20, 2009 6:29pm
It has been a quiet couple of weeks here in May, but the schedule continues to get busier. This week is no exception, with eleven new releases hitting shelves and/or digital download services. New release highlights this week include the high-swinging action of Capcom’s new Bionic Commando, EA’s serious take on Wii-based fitness in EA Sports Active, Yuke’s first foray into the world of mixed martial arts in UFC 2009 Undisputed and a new compilation of classic arcade titles in Namco Museum: Virtual Arcade.
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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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:40am
Codemasters have released a new trailer detailing the latest venture of Netherland based Triumph Studios - the much anticipated Overlord II. Creative "Overlord" of the development studio, Lennart Sas speaks in the trailer about the second game in the series, which will launch in June this year on the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
In Overlord II you take control over the "Overlad", the son of the Overlord of the first game, embark on a quest throughout the countryside, looting, pillaging and being evil. The trailer is an interesting insight to the dark and twisted minds working at Triumph Studios and looks to be a must-buy for those that enjoyed the first title in the series.
In Overlord II you take control over the "Overlad", the son of the Overlord of the first game, embark on a quest throughout the countryside, looting, pillaging and being evil. The trailer is an interesting insight to the dark and twisted minds working at Triumph Studios and looks to be a must-buy for those that enjoyed the first title in the series.
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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:41am
Sony and nVidia have signed an agreement which will enable registered PlayStation 3 developers free use and downloads of the nVidia PhysX SDK. The PhysX technology, which nVidia purchased from Aegia last year has moved (in nVidia hand's) from a hardware based API to a software API - which means that PhsyX code can run on any CPU for which it is compiled.
PhysX is built into a number of game engines (with the most notable being the Unreal 3 engine) - and offers developers "unprecedented creative control over character and object physical interactions by allowing them to author and preview physics effects in real time". With nVidia to provide support to PlayStation 3 developers with PhysX, it is anticipated that optimised physics routines will be placed in some forthcoming PlayStation 3 titles, allowing developers to dedicate more system resources to shaders, AI and other parts of the game engine.
PhysX is built into a number of game engines (with the most notable being the Unreal 3 engine) - and offers developers "unprecedented creative control over character and object physical interactions by allowing them to author and preview physics effects in real time". With nVidia to provide support to PlayStation 3 developers with PhysX, it is anticipated that optimised physics routines will be placed in some forthcoming PlayStation 3 titles, allowing developers to dedicate more system resources to shaders, AI and other parts of the game engine.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:03pm
Electronic Arts and DICE have announced that they've just released the "time trial" DLC map pack for Mirror's Edge. The new maps are introduced in a new trailer which shows them to be highly abstract arrangements of colur and pattern, with each of the maps "leaving the city behind".
The content is available to owners of the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, with PlayStation 3 owners able to download one free, additional map. Pricing for the map pack is £7 for those in the UK on the PlayStation network, and US$10 for those accessing the American PlayStation network. On the Xbox 360 platform, the map pack will set you pack 800 Microsoft Points.
The content is available to owners of the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, with PlayStation 3 owners able to download one free, additional map. Pricing for the map pack is £7 for those in the UK on the PlayStation network, and US$10 for those accessing the American PlayStation network. On the Xbox 360 platform, the map pack will set you pack 800 Microsoft Points.
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By Matt Keller - Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:29pm
Welcome to Coming Attractions, a new regular piece on Games On Net where we look at the games that are coming out each week and openly mock evaluate them. In addition to this new feature, we’ll be striving to ensure that Games On Net has the most accurate and up-to-date Australian games release schedule.
The games industry is waking up from its post-Christmas hibernation earlier than usual this year, with major releases starting tomorrow with the slightly delayed but undoubtedly epic Lord of the Rings: Conquest from EA Pandemic on most major formats, and the much anticipated PC release of Mirror’s Edge.
The games industry is waking up from its post-Christmas hibernation earlier than usual this year, with major releases starting tomorrow with the slightly delayed but undoubtedly epic Lord of the Rings: Conquest from EA Pandemic on most major formats, and the much anticipated PC release of Mirror’s Edge.
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By Jessica Citizen - Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:47am
If you're ready for a bit of running, jumping action on your PC, now's your chance, with EA and DICE announcing that Mirror's Edge has been shipped to Australian retailers and will be arriving on shelves tomorrow, January 15th!
...if that's not exciting enough, the first downloadable content release has also been confirmed for January 29th, challenging Xbox 360 and PC gamers to achieve the fastest times possible, with seven all-new Time Trial maps and nine new races!
But wait... there's more! A shiny new Day One patch has been released too, 18MB of v1.01 update that fixes a 'potential freezing issue' caused by a PhysX clash.
...if that's not exciting enough, the first downloadable content release has also been confirmed for January 29th, challenging Xbox 360 and PC gamers to achieve the fastest times possible, with seven all-new Time Trial maps and nine new races!
But wait... there's more! A shiny new Day One patch has been released too, 18MB of v1.01 update that fixes a 'potential freezing issue' caused by a PhysX clash.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Jan 6, 2009 12:02pm
The end of the year is typically the time for roundups and recaps, summing up the year past - but sometimes, it takes a little while longer to compile all the information, bumping the news to the new year. This is the case with the official Xbox 360 Top 20 LIVE Games of 2008 list, which has just been announced.
We have here the list of both the the Original Xbox and Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (both lists based on unique users), as well as the Top Arcade Titles (based on full versions purchased). Not sure if there's any real surprises here (hello, Halo), but it is interesting to note the number of demos in the list that are not accompanied by the full game.
We have here the list of both the the Original Xbox and Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (both lists based on unique users), as well as the Top Arcade Titles (based on full versions purchased). Not sure if there's any real surprises here (hello, Halo), but it is interesting to note the number of demos in the list that are not accompanied by the full game.
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By Jessica Citizen - Thu Jan 1, 2009 1:27pm
What will you remember 2008 for, in terms of gaming?
We asked some of the game admins and network staff to find out their thoughts, but here's a quick recap of the past 12 months, to refresh your memory.
Non-games dominated this year's charts, with Wii Fit rewarding gamers for standing still. As a country, we were still fans of the music game genre too, finally getting our hands on Rock Band, which seemed to have been pushed onto shelves by the release of Guitar Hero: World Tour a week later. Who knows, the full-band version may even have healed some hurt caused by the "interesting" yet awkward Guitar Hero: On Tour release for DS. There was a new Call of Duty to heed, a new Bond to meet, Marcus and Dom were back, and independent developers twisted our brains with Braid and our rhythm skills with Audiosurf. Red Alert was back, and we revisited the Midnight Club. We also saw the release of the "Three Fs" - Far Cry 2, Fable 2, and Fallout 3, meaning many gamers were a bit strapped for cash by the end of the year.
...and, who could forget? 2008 is the year we met Sackboy!
We asked some of the game admins and network staff to find out their thoughts, but here's a quick recap of the past 12 months, to refresh your memory.
Non-games dominated this year's charts, with Wii Fit rewarding gamers for standing still. As a country, we were still fans of the music game genre too, finally getting our hands on Rock Band, which seemed to have been pushed onto shelves by the release of Guitar Hero: World Tour a week later. Who knows, the full-band version may even have healed some hurt caused by the "interesting" yet awkward Guitar Hero: On Tour release for DS. There was a new Call of Duty to heed, a new Bond to meet, Marcus and Dom were back, and independent developers twisted our brains with Braid and our rhythm skills with Audiosurf. Red Alert was back, and we revisited the Midnight Club. We also saw the release of the "Three Fs" - Far Cry 2, Fable 2, and Fallout 3, meaning many gamers were a bit strapped for cash by the end of the year.
...and, who could forget? 2008 is the year we met Sackboy!
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By Timmy Campbell - Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:39am
As we watch 2008 log off and 2009 jump into gear, we are looking back at some of our highlights for all the fantastic games released this year. It wasn't easy and with so many big titles and great games coming out there was much debate in the Newsbot den as to what game should take out the Games on Net 2008 Awards.
What will be labelled the top games in the consoles? Which was our favourite PC hit? What other awards do we have to give out? All will be explained inside as we round up the year by letting you guys know what we did and didn't like.
What will be labelled the top games in the consoles? Which was our favourite PC hit? What other awards do we have to give out? All will be explained inside as we round up the year by letting you guys know what we did and didn't like.
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By Timmy Campbell - Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:34pm
It is the end of the year and what better way to celebrate than to have a look back on some of the best trailers we have seen this year? There have been so many good ones! New game announcements, comedy trailers and even movie-like clips. I've sifted through the weeks and weeks of previous installments of Now Playing, peeked in boxes and snooped around in our huge File Library to find the highlights.
What made it into some of the best trailers for this year? Well this week you are just going to have to come in and have a look. If you are in the market for something new, End Credits will still have a dosage of all the latest trailers. So jump in and enjoy a few of the best game trailers of 2008.
What made it into some of the best trailers for this year? Well this week you are just going to have to come in and have a look. If you are in the market for something new, End Credits will still have a dosage of all the latest trailers. So jump in and enjoy a few of the best game trailers of 2008.
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By Romi Jade - Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:29am
We have another secret code! And it’s to unlock the Time Trial mode in the demo for Mirror’s Edge.
The Time Trial challenges players to find the fastest routes throughout the city and gamers can upload their best time to the Mirror’s Edge online leaderboards, which friends can then download and compete against by racing their friend’s ‘ghost’.
The Time Trial challenges players to find the fastest routes throughout the city and gamers can upload their best time to the Mirror’s Edge online leaderboards, which friends can then download and compete against by racing their friend’s ‘ghost’.
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By Romi Jade - Tue Dec 16, 2008 2:55pm
Okay, so it's not the complete soundtrack for DICE/EA's game, Mirrors Edge, but Nettwerk Music Group has released one of the songs for free download.
The beautiful track is called "Still Alive: Teddybears Remix" and was co-written and performed by Sweden's Lisa Miskovsky.
The beautiful track is called "Still Alive: Teddybears Remix" and was co-written and performed by Sweden's Lisa Miskovsky.
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By Matt Keller - Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:58am
With Christmas rapidly approaching, The Warp Pipe is calling time for 2008. After 45 columns without a break this year, I’m clocking off a little early to read a few books, watch some movies, replay some of 2008’s best games and of course, fly to Queensland to spend Christmas with the family. The Warp Pipe will be back on the 18th of January with a few minor tweaks and a couple of bold predictions for 2009.
Speaking of bold proclamations, The Warp Pipe made a few just before the start of the second, third and final quarters of the year. I thought we’d use the final column of the year evaluating my ability to predict the quality of soon-to-be-released video games.
Speaking of bold proclamations, The Warp Pipe made a few just before the start of the second, third and final quarters of the year. I thought we’d use the final column of the year evaluating my ability to predict the quality of soon-to-be-released video games.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Dec 9, 2008 6:13pm
Last week, we brought you our Video Report from eGames 2008. While there were plenty of awesome games on display, one thing that I know many people were interested in were the live parkour displays that were taking place around the venue.
If you were left hanging by the snippet that was in last week's report, never fear, Games On Net is here, with an all-new video packed full of parkour highlights as performed by members of the Australian Parkour Association, who were there promoting EA's city-climbing racer, Mirror's Edge.
If you were left hanging by the snippet that was in last week's report, never fear, Games On Net is here, with an all-new video packed full of parkour highlights as performed by members of the Australian Parkour Association, who were there promoting EA's city-climbing racer, Mirror's Edge.
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By Jessica Citizen - Fri Dec 5, 2008 9:24am
DICE would like gamers to leave the city behind with the first announcement of downloadable content for their free-running action/adventure title Mirror's Edge: seven all-new Time Trial maps, available on all three platforms - PS3, Xbox 360 and PC - in late January.
...and yes, they've also confirmed that PC gamers won't be missing out on the game for much longer, with a worldwide release scheduled for January 16th, 2009.
Want to see what's in store? We've got a video and some new screenshots to show it off for you!
...and yes, they've also confirmed that PC gamers won't be missing out on the game for much longer, with a worldwide release scheduled for January 16th, 2009.
Want to see what's in store? We've got a video and some new screenshots to show it off for you!
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By Timmy Campbell - Tue Dec 2, 2008 7:27pm
Oh no! Time has flown and I can't even believe it is December already. The last of the huge weeks of releases is here and it is the last chance for publishers to get their trailers out before the masses head to do their Christmas shopping.
This week we are heading back to Persia in time for the games release. One of my Final Fantasies comes back in a new game. There is a Storm rising over Project Origin and games considering this their Alpha Protocol. Lastly we get a little Roco in a crazy sequel.
This week we are heading back to Persia in time for the games release. One of my Final Fantasies comes back in a new game. There is a Storm rising over Project Origin and games considering this their Alpha Protocol. Lastly we get a little Roco in a crazy sequel.
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By Jessica Citizen - Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:14am
We're here in sunny(ish) Melbourne for this year's eGames Expo. Now in its third year, organiser Peter Barlow says the event has taken the "next step" in becoming what had been planned from the outset.
eGames is no longer a standalone event, as it now forms half of something bigger - iDEF, the International Digital Entertainment Festival, a new innovation that takes the gamer elements of eGames and pairs it with the techy goodness of the new Digital Lifestyle Show, which takes place in the same pavillion.
eGames is no longer a standalone event, as it now forms half of something bigger - iDEF, the International Digital Entertainment Festival, a new innovation that takes the gamer elements of eGames and pairs it with the techy goodness of the new Digital Lifestyle Show, which takes place in the same pavillion.
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By Timmy Campbell - Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:26pm
Another week and another selection of the best trailers from our File Library. With so many big name games coming out this week we have a look at some of the bigger releases and add another victim to Our Favourite Trailers. So come in, kick back and enjoy the show.
We start off with a hit from the mob. We look at how to launch yourself off an edge with faith and answering the call of duty. We check in with Shaun White and his adventure to the the snow and are alerted to a new infomercial. Finally we see what The Saints are doing to support Movember.
We start off with a hit from the mob. We look at how to launch yourself off an edge with faith and answering the call of duty. We check in with Shaun White and his adventure to the the snow and are alerted to a new infomercial. Finally we see what The Saints are doing to support Movember.
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By Jessica Citizen - Fri Nov 7, 2008 9:45am
Get yer running shoes on folks, we've just received word that DICE have put the finishing touches on their upcoming parkour action title, Mirror's Edge, confirming that the game has gone gold for both Xbox 360 and PS3 (the PC version is expected to arrive in the Australian summer). To celebrate, we've got a brand new video for you, to whet your appetite!
This is, by the way, perhaps your last chance to put down a pre-order before the game launches next week, confirming your interest and unlocking the game's free Time Trial mode, exclusively for pre-ordering customers. There's also a comic-book tie-in doing the rounds, as well as a prelaunch demo on both platforms, if you want to try before you buy.
This is, by the way, perhaps your last chance to put down a pre-order before the game launches next week, confirming your interest and unlocking the game's free Time Trial mode, exclusively for pre-ordering customers. There's also a comic-book tie-in doing the rounds, as well as a prelaunch demo on both platforms, if you want to try before you buy.
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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:05pm
Electronic Arts have announced that the demo for the highly anticipated game from DICE, Mirror's Edge will launch worldwide on both the PlayStation Network and the Xbox LIVE market place this week. The PlayStation 3 demo will launch on the 30th of October, with the Xbox 360 demo coming a day later.
The demo will feature the game's prologue, a tutoril mission, and a sneak peek at the single-player campaign. As we told you earlier, those who pre-order the title will receive exclusive access to a time-trial mode in the demo, with the added ability to compare their times with others online. Finally, a new trailer detailing Faith's training has been released, which offers some more insights into the history of the game's protagonist.
The demo will feature the game's prologue, a tutoril mission, and a sneak peek at the single-player campaign. As we told you earlier, those who pre-order the title will receive exclusive access to a time-trial mode in the demo, with the added ability to compare their times with others online. Finally, a new trailer detailing Faith's training has been released, which offers some more insights into the history of the game's protagonist.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:02am
Back in August, we brought the news that Codemasters and Triumph Studios were working on a few new titles set within the Overlord universe. For those who were concerned about the quality of the plot, we've today received some reassuring news.
Rhianna Pratchett, who was responsible for the plot of the original title will be tasked with writing for Overlord II (PC, PS3, Xbox 360), Overlord: Dark Legend (Wii) and Overlord: Minions (DS). Pratchett has also worked on EA's upcoming title Mirror's Edge. For her work on Overlord, Pratchett has been nominated for the highly prestigious Writer's Guild Award for Best Videogame Script.
Rhianna Pratchett, who was responsible for the plot of the original title will be tasked with writing for Overlord II (PC, PS3, Xbox 360), Overlord: Dark Legend (Wii) and Overlord: Minions (DS). Pratchett has also worked on EA's upcoming title Mirror's Edge. For her work on Overlord, Pratchett has been nominated for the highly prestigious Writer's Guild Award for Best Videogame Script.
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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Oct 9, 2008 4:27pm
Back in September, when everyone was talking like a pirate, we brought you a tiny bit of news regarding the Mirror's Edge demo. EA and DICE then announced that those who pre-ordered the game would have exclusive access to the time trial mode in the demo.
Today, we've received some shiny new footage of in-game action which shows off the time-trial mode. The trailer also presents a challenge, along with some live-action running!
Today, we've received some shiny new footage of in-game action which shows off the time-trial mode. The trailer also presents a challenge, along with some live-action running!
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Oct 8, 2008 11:39am
The soundtrack for Mirror's Edge may feature a track called "Still Alive", but contrary to whatever conclusions you may have already drawn, it isn't our beloved "Still Alive" from Portal. Lisa Miskovsky, who came to fame following her sing "Driving one of your cars".
The title track "Still Alive", headlines Mirror's Edge was recorded exclusively for the game, and will be distributed on CD, along with remixes from Benny Benassi, Paul van Dyk, Junkie XL, Teddybears, and Armand Van Helden. Those in the US who pre-order Mirror's Edge from Best Buy will receive a CD featuring the theme song and a remix by Benny Benassi.
The title track "Still Alive", headlines Mirror's Edge was recorded exclusively for the game, and will be distributed on CD, along with remixes from Benny Benassi, Paul van Dyk, Junkie XL, Teddybears, and Armand Van Helden. Those in the US who pre-order Mirror's Edge from Best Buy will receive a CD featuring the theme song and a remix by Benny Benassi.
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By Steven Perdikis - Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:23pm
Mirror's Edge is a game which has had its development seemingly sprint right past us. While we first brought you news of the title in July of 2007, we hadn't really heard all that much until earlier this year. Set in a dystopian future, Mirror's Edge chronicles the story of Faith, a Runner - who is a highly agile courier who moves sensitive information about the city.
While we weren't privileged by the presence of a Runner today, we've recently received a brand new trailer for Mirror's Edge, in which Faith tells us a little about her background.
While we weren't privileged by the presence of a Runner today, we've recently received a brand new trailer for Mirror's Edge, in which Faith tells us a little about her background.
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By Matt K - Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:57am
The Holiday flood begins this Thursday with the release of an ungodly amount of games, including Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway, Crysis Warhead and Wipeout HD, and doesn’t stop until the week before Christmas. To save you all a bit of time, I like to run through the release list at the start of a given quarter, and make sweeping generalisations as to the quality of upcoming games.
Last week’s Warp Pipe covered the games of October, so this week we’re looking at November’s big hitters, including Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead and Mirror’s Edge.
Last week’s Warp Pipe covered the games of October, so this week we’re looking at November’s big hitters, including Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead and Mirror’s Edge.
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By Steven Plankwalker - Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:54am
Electronics Arts be havin' a day of heralding doom, today announcing that the eagerly anticipated plunder from DICE, Mirror's Edge will launch in early November around the world. This release date applies only t' the console versions o' the game, with the PC version delayed until "some time in the winter" (so, all signs point t' the game bein' released at some point in the summer here).
With the announcement o' a release date, Electronics Arts be havin' also heralded intentions t' release a demo on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace an' the Playstation Network. In addition, a special pre-order initiative will allow those who've put some coin down fer the title will be granted access t' a time-trial mode in the demo.
With the announcement o' a release date, Electronics Arts be havin' also heralded intentions t' release a demo on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace an' the Playstation Network. In addition, a special pre-order initiative will allow those who've put some coin down fer the title will be granted access t' a time-trial mode in the demo.
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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Sep 4, 2008 2:25pm
It has been a while since we've heard anything regarding DICE's upcoming Battlefield Heroes, the free to download, free to play introduction into the battlefield universe. While it would appear that they've been busily working away on the eagerly anticipated Mirror's Edge, we've today captured a trailer which depicts some of the gameplay we can expect from the title when it launches later this year.
There is still some uncertainty as to whether the game will be supported locally - but I'd imagine I'm not alone in saying that hopefully it will be. The new trailer depicts some of the gameplay we can expect - and is backed with a suitably eccentric and diabolically catchy piece of audio. Why not check it out?
There is still some uncertainty as to whether the game will be supported locally - but I'd imagine I'm not alone in saying that hopefully it will be. The new trailer depicts some of the gameplay we can expect - and is backed with a suitably eccentric and diabolically catchy piece of audio. Why not check it out?
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By Jessica Citizen - Wed Sep 3, 2008 12:18pm
Mirror's Edge, from Swedish developers DICE is shaping up very nicely indeed. Today, we get a first-look at the PC minimum specs, balanced out by a bit of information about the console versions.
It seems the rumours circulating recently about the game receiving a timed exclusive on the PS3 were - shall we say - not quite right. The game will be launched simultaneously on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, at a date yet to be revealed. What seems to have been misunderstood is that the PS3 version will be getting exclusive downloadable content that the other two platforms miss out on.
It seems the rumours circulating recently about the game receiving a timed exclusive on the PS3 were - shall we say - not quite right. The game will be launched simultaneously on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, at a date yet to be revealed. What seems to have been misunderstood is that the PS3 version will be getting exclusive downloadable content that the other two platforms miss out on.
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By TheMeadow - Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:27pm
With the Leipzig Games Connection coming to an end, we have still been getting in some amazing trailers for some great looking games coming up. With so many trailers out this week, I decided to include a special mention to some of the others that were impressive. So bring it on!
Some of the trailers this week are a little bit sacred and just end too quickly. You might need a wheel for a couple of them or know their origins, be it ancient dragons or future projects. But you can just sit back and enjoy watching the storm.
Some of the trailers this week are a little bit sacred and just end too quickly. You might need a wheel for a couple of them or know their origins, be it ancient dragons or future projects. But you can just sit back and enjoy watching the storm.
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By Chienne - Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:22pm
Well, Games Convention is over again for another year - perhaps the last to be held in Leipzig! Don't get too upset just yet, we'll be sorting through the information we've received for a little while yet.
First off the blocks, however, is the sixth-annual "Best of GC" awards, handed out to the most innovative new products on show at Games Convention. This year, there were nine categories - chosen from 29 exhibitors who entered 122 hardware items and software titles - nearly a 50% increase on 2006, which saw a mere 85 submissions.
The envelope please...
First off the blocks, however, is the sixth-annual "Best of GC" awards, handed out to the most innovative new products on show at Games Convention. This year, there were nine categories - chosen from 29 exhibitors who entered 122 hardware items and software titles - nearly a 50% increase on 2006, which saw a mere 85 submissions.
The envelope please...
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By holo` - Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:40pm
If there has been one original game franchise which has seduced me as of late, it would be Overlord. Set within a twisted fantasy world, Overlord allows the player to command a bunch of evil minions with an intent to terrorise and pillage. Codemasters have today announced that the Overlord's reign of benevolent terror is set to continue into next year, with the announcement that three new titles are in development by Triumph Studios.
The newly announced Overlord games are Overlord II for the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, Overlord: Dark Legend for the Wii, and Overlord Minions for the DS. If you're a fan of the Overlord, we've got all the info on the new titles, in addition with the first screenshots for you to check out!
The newly announced Overlord games are Overlord II for the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, Overlord: Dark Legend for the Wii, and Overlord Minions for the DS. If you're a fan of the Overlord, we've got all the info on the new titles, in addition with the first screenshots for you to check out!
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By Chienne - Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:18pm
While we were already pretty excited about EA/DICE's new project, Mirror's Edge, this latest gem isn't doing anything to make us settle down. News has come to light that the developer has teamed up with WildStorm (an imprint of DC Comics), and the unholy pairing will produce an exclusive, limited-edition comic book based on the video game.
The first issue of the comic was distributed at last week's Comic-Con International held in San Diego, but we're crossing our fingers that those of us who weren't lucky enough to be in the right hemisphere won't be forgotten.
The first issue of the comic was distributed at last week's Comic-Con International held in San Diego, but we're crossing our fingers that those of us who weren't lucky enough to be in the right hemisphere won't be forgotten.
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By TheMeadow - Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:23am
While some of us are catching up on some much needed (and well deserved) rest, trailers have been still coming in from the aftermath of last week's E3 Media & Business Summit. For this week's Now Playing, I'm bringing some of the best trailers of the week and some I just can't wait for.
This week we take a look into the mirror while waiting for fall to come out. Some gods might be angry by this, some others might just cry. Even some things can be alive even in the dead of space.
This week we take a look into the mirror while waiting for fall to come out. Some gods might be angry by this, some others might just cry. Even some things can be alive even in the dead of space.
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By Matt K - Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:38am
So the 2008 E3 Media and Business Summit has wrapped up. Bitter fanboys are sure to have run out of tears, at least temporarily, while tired journalists are no doubt catching up on some much needed sleep. I have no doubt that many of you have long lists of games you're now salivating over even more than before – better start putting those pennies aside. On the other hand, those of us on the reviewing side of things are currently wondering how on Earth we're going to manage to cover all of the fourth quarter's games without going insane.
This week, we'll reflect on the events that transpired during the three manufacturer press conferences and discuss our thoughts and any potential ramifications, and we'll also look at a few of the best games that were on show.
This week, we'll reflect on the events that transpired during the three manufacturer press conferences and discuss our thoughts and any potential ramifications, and we'll also look at a few of the best games that were on show.
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By TheMeadow - Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:48pm
With so many huge announcements last night, it's hard to think it's only the beginning. However Day 2 of the E3 Media & Business Summit is here, bringing some trailers I just know you have been waiting for.
Headlining Day 2 is a trailer that runs on the edge and we just hope it doesn't fall down and out. That would be tragic, just like a whole zone just killed. Didn't that happen once before? Oh well enough worrying like that, on with the show!
Headlining Day 2 is a trailer that runs on the edge and we just hope it doesn't fall down and out. That would be tragic, just like a whole zone just killed. Didn't that happen once before? Oh well enough worrying like that, on with the show!
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By Chienne - Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:19pm
By now you should have read up on EA's Press Conference, if you've been following our E3 coverage. It's really very interesting - but what about the details about the games? Where are they?
...why, right here, actually. Each of these games is scheduled to ship either this year or "early 2009" for a variety of platforms. We've got deep stories, riveting graphics, and socially connected experiences. Whether you're a core gamer or a new player, there's something here for you!
...why, right here, actually. Each of these games is scheduled to ship either this year or "early 2009" for a variety of platforms. We've got deep stories, riveting graphics, and socially connected experiences. Whether you're a core gamer or a new player, there's something here for you!
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By holo` - Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:04pm
It has been a little while since we last heard anything about Mirror's Edge. Developed by DICE, (yes, the same DICE that brought us the Battlefield series) Mirror's Edge is set in a seemingly utopian, futuristic society in which the player takes control of a character called Faith.
In the world of Mirror's Edge, the delivery of information is an extremely important market. The leaders in this profession are people called 'runners'. Faith is one of these runners, who is being hunted by the police, following her sister's framing for a crime never committed.
We've had a runner let us know some tasty tidbits of information regarding Mirror's Edge. Most notably - this includes the appointment of Rhianna Pratchett (daughter of the well known fantasy writer Terry Pratchett) as the writer behind Mirror's Edge. In addition to that, we've got a new trailer which introduces us to Faith, along with a few new screenshots.
In the world of Mirror's Edge, the delivery of information is an extremely important market. The leaders in this profession are people called 'runners'. Faith is one of these runners, who is being hunted by the police, following her sister's framing for a crime never committed.
We've had a runner let us know some tasty tidbits of information regarding Mirror's Edge. Most notably - this includes the appointment of Rhianna Pratchett (daughter of the well known fantasy writer Terry Pratchett) as the writer behind Mirror's Edge. In addition to that, we've got a new trailer which introduces us to Faith, along with a few new screenshots.
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By holo` - Wed May 7, 2008 2:50pm
With an ever increasing trend towards revivals of old stories within the gaming industry, it is always refreshing to see someone take some risks with interesting and new ideas as opposed to endless repetition.
After a long time working on the Battlefield series, Dice have decided to try something new. Surprisingly, it doesn't even have anything to do with warring factions and all that stuff that comes from the Battlefield universe. The new title, Mirror's Edge covers completely new ground and has different gameplay mechanics.
Today, we've got the first trailer from Mirror's Edge which shows off a little bit of what we can expect from the game.
After a long time working on the Battlefield series, Dice have decided to try something new. Surprisingly, it doesn't even have anything to do with warring factions and all that stuff that comes from the Battlefield universe. The new title, Mirror's Edge covers completely new ground and has different gameplay mechanics.
Today, we've got the first trailer from Mirror's Edge which shows off a little bit of what we can expect from the game.
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By Chienne - Mon Mar 3, 2008 4:41pm
With all the fuss that's going on about that other game being developed by DICE and published by EA, I figured it was about time that we took a look at Mirror's Edge, a "revolutionary action adventure game" currently also under development by the team.
We originally told you about the game way back in July last year, and we hadn't heard much since... until this new batch of screenshots arrived on my desk over the weekend.
We originally told you about the game way back in July last year, and we hadn't heard much since... until this new batch of screenshots arrived on my desk over the weekend.
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By pkd - Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:50am
Electronic Arts owned DICE has announced a new shooter from the team that brought you Battlefield 2. The game is called Mirror's Edge and it will be developed for next generation consoles and the PC. They are telling us that this will be a revolutionary action adventure game. Hopefully, as was Battlefield 1942, they are claiming that this game will revolutionize the way we play. No pressure.
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