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Mirror's Edge dev praises PS3 cell processor

Posted May 11, 2008 at 03:48AM by Jay P.

Listed in: Interviews, FPS, Mirror's Edge

Tags: Sony, SIXAXIS, Digital Illusions


One of the developers behind the FPS game, Mirror's Edge, is pleased with they way Sony's console can perform.
Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment's Sean Decker praised the PS3's cell processor in an interview. Details in the full article.

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New Prince of Persia artistic visuals: Style trumps realism

Posted May 11, 2008 at 03:04AM by Jay P.

Listed in: Interviews, Action, Prince of Persia

Tags: Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal, Drew, Christophe


Curious to know why Ubisoft Montreal's Prince of Persia has a distinct and unique art style to the point that it stands out from the rest? The visual art director and the creative director behind the game have said that they picked style over realism. Details after the jump!


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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Blog - Premier Blog # 1

Posted May 11, 2008 at 02:45AM by Jay P.

Listed in: News, Strategy, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

Tags: Japan, Electronic Arts


Wondering how Electronic Arts' Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 is going along? Executive Producer Chris Corry has just published his first ever blog entry regarding the developments of the strategy game. He was able to divulge some interesting information on the game. Read more after the jump!

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Pachter: EA needs loan to have enough money for Take-Two take over

Posted May 10, 2008 at 10:17PM by Nicolo S.

Listed in: News

Tags: Electronic Arts, Pandemic Studios, Take-Two Interactive, BioWare, Michael Pachter


Eyebrows were raised when word of Electronic Arts filing for a loan to support its campaign to acquire Take-Two Interactive broke out. However, if there's one guy who wasn't surprised, it's the good 'ol Michael Pachter who claims he knows exactly why such loan was necessary. Find what he has to say at the full article.

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Space Siege theatrical trailer

Posted May 10, 2008 at 09:51PM by Nicolo S.

Listed in: Videos, Action, Space Siege

Tags: Sega, Gas Powered Games


Sega and Gas Powered Games have released a new trailer showcasing the intense action Space Siege has to offer. If you're looking for Dungeon Siege-like action in space, look no further. Hit that jump!

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Rumor: Call of Duty 5 details leaked, game already playable

Posted May 10, 2008 at 08:11PM by Sally B.

Listed in: Rumors, FPS, Call of Duty 5

Tags: Activision, Infinity Ward, World War II, Treyarch


After just a few months of waiting comes the good news that Treyarch's current project, Call of Duty 5 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, DS), is finally playable. Will we have a demo soon, then? We hope that it won't be a long wait until then. More details in the full article!

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Spore to ditch SecuROM 10-day reauthentication too

Posted May 10, 2008 at 01:42PM by Glen D.

Listed in: News, Simulation, Spore

Tags: piracy, BioWare, Will Wright


We recently learned that BioWare won't use SecuROM's 10-day online re-authentication process. Now, we have word from EA that they'll take a similar step with Will Wright's upcoming biggie Spore. The SecuROM drill has been modified somewhat to give gamers more convenience while resisting piracy. More details come after the jump.

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More space bugs spotted in new screeshots of Lost Planet: Colonies Edition

Posted May 10, 2008 at 01:40PM by Charles D.

Listed in: Screenshots, FPS, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

Tags: Capcom, aliens


It's giant space bugs galore once again as Capcom is set to deliver the jumped up version of its previously released Lost Planet: Extreme Condition title, first released on the Xbox 360 and PC last year. In the new screenshots that you'll find in our full article, you'll get to take a look at some of the new features that will be included in the new Lost Planet: Colonies Edition. Go ahead and grab a gun as you stare down at some of those nasty Akrids once again; we'll meet up with you after you click on the "read more" link below.

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Nvidia bullied Ubisoft to remove DX 10.1 support in Assassin's Creed patch?

Posted May 10, 2008 at 11:54AM by Glen D.

Listed in: Rumors, Action, Assassin's Creed

Tags: Microsoft, Ubisoft, ATI, nVidia


A lot of us were fairly surprised to hear that Ubisoft was removing DX 10.1 support for Assassin's Creed's PC version on its next patch. This follows numerous complaints that bad results came out of using Nvidia graphics cards along with Microsoft's software tools to run the game. Could Nvidia have bullied Ubisoft into its latest decisions? See the report in the full article.

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Steam brings latest patch updates for Team Fortress 2, Audiosurf

Posted May 10, 2008 at 10:30AM by Glen D.

Listed in: News, Patches, FPS, Puzzle, Team Fortress 2

Tags: Steam


Valve knows that there's a big community on Steam for Team Fortress 2 that never sleeps. That's why the devs are so committed to maintaining the highest quality of play by supplying constant updates. A new one is in place and we have the changelog in the full article. Go see it by hitting the jump.

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ESA CEO: Videogame Ratings Bill is unconstitutional

Posted May 10, 2008 at 03:21AM by Mabie A.

Listed in: News

Tags: ESA, ESRB, Michael Gallagher


A lot sure has been said over the proposed Video Game Ratings Bill, and it certainly is far from over. Now releasing a statement is ESA CEO Michael Gallagher, and he deems this proposed policy is unconstitutional. Check out what he said regarding the matter over at the full article.

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Games For Health Conference 08: Neils Clark on understanding and dealing with game addiction

Posted May 10, 2008 at 01:18AM by David T.

Listed in: News, Events

Tags: insomnia


What exactly characterizes video game addiction? Writer and researcher Neils Clark recently tackled this and other related questions at the 2008 Games for Health Conference. In his talk, Clark elaborated on the problem, its elements, real world relationships and possible solutions. More on those in the full article after the jump.

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Ben Heck's Guitar Hero pedal controllers

Posted May 09, 2008 at 10:43PM by Ryan C.

Listed in: Accessories

Tags: modder, Ben Heckendorn


If your strumming hand for Guitar Hero is becoming a bit worse for wear, then good news: Ben Heck, modder of all that is next-gen, has come up with a way to make your foot do all the work instead. Introducing Ben Heckendorn's own brand of pedal controllers, a peripheral that lets you strum and whammy with the merest movement of your foot. All the details in the full article.

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Burnout Paradise to have PC game version

Posted May 09, 2008 at 10:24PM by Ryan C.

Listed in: News, Racing, Burnout Paradise

Tags: Criterion Games


If you're one of the many burners in Criterion Games' Burnout Paradise (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360), then you might want to check out this news update: there will be a PC version of everyone's car-smashing game in the very near future, with loads of added content packed in. Great announcement or greatest announcement? You decide in the full article, which is waiting for you after the jump.

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Electronic Arts prepares US$ 1 billion loan for Take-Two acquisition

Posted May 09, 2008 at 09:08PM by Sally B.

Listed in: News

Tags: Electronic Arts, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar North, Morgan Stanley


Will Take-Two eventually give in to Electronic Art's "furtive" nudges (remember, they're not desperate)? In a recent announcement, EA stated that it already secured a loan worth US$ 1 billion in preparation of the big merger if it pushes through. Will it, perhaps? The details in the full article.

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BioWare: Mass Effect will NOT be having ten-day reauthentication

Posted May 09, 2008 at 08:06PM by Ryan C.

Listed in: News, RPG, Mass Effect

Tags: DRM, BioWare


For those of us who wanted to enjoy BioWare's Mass Effect (Xbox 360, PC) on their gaming rigs, but found themselves wanting after the ten-day re-authentication period that EA's SecuROM dealie popped on all of us, here's good news: that is now officially a thing of the past, thanks to the loads of fans who reacted against the issue as well as the gamers in the armed services. All the details in the full article.

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Codemasters secures worldwide licensing deal with Formula One

Posted May 09, 2008 at 01:08PM by Glen D.

Listed in: News, Racing

Tags: Codemasters, Formula One, UK


If you were beginning to think that Formula One games were starting to lose their spunk, there's some good news for you. Colin McRae's DIRT (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) and Race Driver: GRID (PS3, PSP, Wii, DS, Xbox 360, PC) creators Codemasters have secured an official licensing deal with the F1 Administration to develop games based on the world's most popular motorsport. A grand prix of details follow after the jump.

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Activision confirms release of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance sequel within the year

Posted May 09, 2008 at 06:03AM by David T.

Listed in: News

Tags: Activision


If you enjoyed playing the original Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, PSP), Activision has a treat for you. In a recent conference call, the company confirmed that it will be releasing a sequel to the game within the year. More on this superhero sequel in the full article after the jump.

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Activision conference call: new CoD game in development, Tony Hawk game for the DS, and more

Posted May 09, 2008 at 04:54AM by David T.

Listed in: News, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Tags: Activision, Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Bobby Kotick, Mike Griffith


In the video game industry, it's important not to rest on one's laurels. Activision probably knows this. In spite of the fact that its Q4 and fiscal year 2008 financial reports have shown encouraging results, the company is already planning its next ventures in the near future. This was evident in the company's recent conference call. More lucrative news follows after the jump.

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Activision reports record Q4 and fiscal year 2008 results

Posted May 09, 2008 at 02:39AM by David T.

Listed in: News

Tags: THQ, Activision, Michael Pachter, Bobby Kotick


'Tis the season for submitting fiscal year reports, it seems. While we heard from THQ last time, Activision has now stepped up to the plate to report the results of its fourth quarter and 2008 fiscal year. More financial statistics follow in the full article after the jump.

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