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February 29th, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
More screens, this time from a game that truly impressed the audience at GDC this year, Mirror’s Edge. It looks fantastic, and surprisingly clean.
Breaking News
This article from Zunerama features an eight minute video tutorial for getting the XNA beta kit on your Zune and being able to get games uploaded. Microsoft may be behind the Ipod in many aspects but it’s rushing full steam ahead on development. Check it out.
Read Full StorySome GTA IV DLC Details
February 23rd, 2008 - Suzaku | 1 Comment »
During Blogger’s Lunch today at GDC, some new interesting information regarding GTA IV downloadable content was revealed.
It’s not a whole lot, but it might answer a few questions.
Square’s White Engine Renamed Crystal Tools
February 23rd, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
This morning Square Enix’s Research & Development Manager Taku Murata revealed that his company’s game engine has been renamed from the White Engine to Crystal Tools.
Murata-san announced this during his lecture at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, and stated that the Crystal Tools engine will be used by Square for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC development.
He also vaguely hinted that it could be used for Wii titles in the future.
Portal Song Coming To Rock Band
February 22nd, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
If you ever completed Portal, you probably noticed the beautifully composed song that played during the end credits.
Now developer Harmonix has decided to team up with Valve to bring you the song to the wonderful instrumental game Rock Band. The song was apparently demonstrated at a GDC08 after-party as a special preview for those lucky enough to be there.
APB Gameplay Videos
February 22nd, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
From GameVideos.com comes a couple of gameplay videos from the game that pleasantly surprised the audience at Game Developers Conference yesterday.
Hit the jump for the second video.
Xbox 360 Hits 18 Million Sold
February 22nd, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
Microsoft keynote speaker at GDC, John Schappert, claimed that the Xbox 360 has now sold more than 18 million units worldwide.
In an interview with EuroGamer, MS’ Corporate VP of LIVE stated: “I think that we’ve sold 18 million, the last time I’ve checked. 18 million hardware units worldwide.”
Hit the jump for more.
“Gamers Don’t Care About Story” - BioShock Creator
February 22nd, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
BioShock creator Kevin Levine spoke today at GDC08, and stated that gamers don’t actually care about storylines in their videogames.
“The bad news for storytellers is that nobody cares about your stupid story,” Levine told his audience.
Hit the jump for more statements from Levine.
New PSP Store On The Horizon
February 21st, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
According to Joystiq, Sony has confirmed that they are now working on a new version of the PlayStation Portable store, which unlike the current one, will not require you to access the store via a PC.
The company stated that in the future, PSP owners will be able to download games and content directly into their precious handheld.
No release date has been revealed so far.
GTA IV DLC This Autumn
February 21st, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
Good or bad news, you decide: Microsoft has announced that downloadable content for Rockstar’s upcoming title Grand Theft Auto IV will not arrive on Xbox LIVE until Autumn.
The game is set to release on Xbox 360 and Sony’s PlayStation 3 on April 29th this year.
New Postal III Screens & Info
February 21st, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
At GDC yesterday, Running With Scissors revealed that their upcoming title Postal III will be released for PC and Xbox 360 in Q2 2009. They also mentioned that they are seriously considering a PlayStation 2 version as well.
Check out new screenshots below.
New Xbox LIVE Arcade Titles Revealed
February 21st, 2008 - Suzaku | 1 Comment »
Today at GDC08, (where else!) Microsoft announced some of the new titles scheduled for release on Xbox LIVE Arcade this spring and summer.
Briad - Developed by Jonathan Blow, this game allows you to bend and manipulate the rules of time.
Castle Crashers - An RPG where up to four players can slash their way through beautiful hand-drawn landscapes.
Defense Grid: The Awakening - The ultimate tower-defense experience, designed for Xbox LIVE Arcade.
Go! Go! Break Steady - A combination of music and break dancing makes this a very interesting title.
We’ll get back with more information of these titles when available.
Gears Of War 2 Limited Edition Confirmed
February 21st, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
You’ve probably heard it already, Gears of War 2 has been confirmed at the Game Developers Conference, and is coming November this year.
Now Epic Games has also revealed that a limited edition (with a black cover) of the game will also be available at launch, at the suggested retail price $69.99.
You can even pre-order one at Amazon.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Gameplay Video
February 21st, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
Xbox 360 fans rejoice, here’s even more awesomeness from the Game Developer Conference, this time a brand new Ninja Gaiden 2 gamplay video.
Fable 2 Screenshots & Info
February 21st, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
From GDC08 comes six brand new screenshots from Lionhead Studios’ upcoming RPG Fable 2.
Lionhead boss Peter Molyneux also revealed that co-op gameplay will be a big part of Fable 2. He mentioned that players can drop into each other’s games at any time to help a friend out.
We’ll get back with more info on this title soon.
Turbine Extends LOTR MMORPG License
February 20th, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
Turbine announced today that it has made an agreement with Tolkien Enterprises to extend its license to make new MMORPGs based on The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit, by J.R.R Tolkien.
The Lord of The Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar is Turbine’s latest MMORPG, and is already available across North America, Australia, Europe, New Zealand and Japan.
Hit the jump for the press release.
Gran Turismo 5 Wheel Unveiled
February 20th, 2008 - Suzaku | 3 Comments »
Today at the Game Developers Conference 2008, Logitech revealed the official Wheel of Gran Turismo, for Sony’s PlayStation 3.
The wheel, named Logitech Driving Force GT, has been crafted for use in Polyphony Digital’s upcoming Gran Turismo 5, and will be available in Europe on March 28th, and April 17th in North America.
Suggested retail price is US $149.99.
Odin Sphere Coming To Europe In March
February 20th, 2008 - Suzaku | No Comments »
Square Enix today announced that the Vanillaware developed RPG Odin Sphere is set to release in Europe and UK on March 14th this year.
The game is Vanillaware’s first title since GrimGrimoire and features beautiful 2D hand-drawn characters and a soundtrack by Final Fantasy XII’s composer Hitoshi Sakimoto.
PS3 In-Game XBM Screenshot
February 20th, 2008 - Suzaku | 1 Comment »
From the Game Developers Conference comes what appears to be a real genuine screenshot of In-game XBM, although it’s probably best to take it with a grain of salt as there has been no confirmation yet.
(Click for larger version.)