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Hope for a Couple of Games in Development Limbo?

Posted May 16, 2012 at 11:50AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: battlefield: bad company 3, EA

More LinkedIn profiles, more questions. This time 'round we're looking at some guys who claimed to work on games that have been in development limbo for some time now.


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Portal 2 was really different...

Posted Mar 10, 2012 at 11:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: eric wolpaw, Portal, portal 2, Steam, valve, writing in games

The multi-award winning Portal 2 story had a a lot of editing...


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Sony: Mobile games not a threat

Posted Feb 19, 2012 at 3:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: jack trenton, Mobile Games, ps3, Sony, vita

Just like how Godzilla is no threat to Japan.


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This Weekend's Gears 3 Event is for Charity, So Let's Get Together and Kill Some Folks

Posted Feb 16, 2012 at 10:15AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: childs play, Epic Games, gears of war 3, teddy bairds

"Teddy Bairds for Child's Play" is this weekend's GOW3 event and it will support the Child's Play charity organization by getting people together to inflict simulated violence on one another.


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Shoot A Real Gun From Your PC

Posted Feb 11, 2012 at 7:20PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: real gun from pc, shooting ice cream truck, twisted metal truck

This may be a taste of what ultra-realistic games will look like one day.


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Witcher 2 Dark Edition Details

Posted Jan 27, 2012 at 3:08PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: dark edition, the witcher 2

Find out what evils lurk in the special edition of Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.

It goes without saying that if you’re releasing a popular game, you almost have to create an additional collector’s edition with some extra goodies. This is certainly the case for The Witcher 2, which is scheduled to hit the Xbox 360 on April 17. The Dark Edition, which runs a relatively fair $79.99, is packed with the accoutrements we’ve come to expect from collector’s edition boxes.

Here’s what you’ll get with the Dark Edition version of the game:

World map

Quest book

Making-of DVD

Soundtrack

Stickers

Art book

Wolf head medallion

Pretty standard fare for a CE. Art book, soundtrack, some sort of game-related trinket. But that’s not all! Depending on where you pre-order the Dark Edition, you’ll also receive some of the following loot:

Comic book

Two wolf head t-shirts

Medallion keychain

Xbox Live Avatars

Avatar pet

No clue on what items will be available from what retailers, so stay tuned and we’ll update you as details emerge. In the meantime, are you planning on picking up Witcher 2 for the Xbox?

[IGN]

Find out what evils lurk in the special edition of Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.


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Pre-Order Catherine in Europe and Get Some Bonuses

Posted Jan 16, 2012 at 10:40AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Atlus, catherine, Deep Silver

Get some free stuff for pre-ordering this romance-themed game in time for Valentine's Day.


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Infinity Blade II Release Dated

Posted Nov 19, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: Epic Games, infinity blade ii ipad, infinity blade ii iphone, infinity ward ii, Unreal Engine

Epic Games’ sequel to the best-looking games on mobile devices has an official release date, and it may be sooner than you think.

Infinity Blade was a revelation for the mobile games industry. Using the Unreal Engine, Epic Games was able to create a lush, engaging experience for iPhone and iPad users across the globe. It was a nice change from the simple, gimmicky games that plague the iTunes Store, and went on to be quite a success.

Now, Infinity Blade II lurks just over the horizon, and promises to be even better than the original.

Epic has just announced that Infinity Blade II will hit digital shelves on December 1, 2011. If you have an iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 3GS or iPod Touch, you’ll be able to download and play the game – though only 4S and iPad 2 users will be able to play it at its full capacity.

The game promises to be more of the same in terms of play style, just much, much prettier. Epic has put tons of work into displaying the potential of mobile devices, so expect Infinity Blade II to create a new graphics benchmark on release. If you liked the original game, which you can still buy for $5.99, you’ll probably enjoy the sequel.

Do you think mobile gaming will ever hit a point at which it is on par with consoles and PCs?

Via GamePro

Epic Games’ sequel to the best-looking games on mobile devices has an official release date, and it may be sooner than you think.


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Metal Gear Rising producer swap confirmed

Posted Nov 17, 2011 at 9:30PM EST by Amanda Orneck Listed in: PS3 Tags: Kojima, metal gear rising, yuji korekado

Yuji Korekado has been pegged to lead the team for next Kojima Productions epic.


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Minecraft Hits iOS Tomorrow

Posted Nov 16, 2011 at 3:41PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: ios games, minecraft, mojang, pocket edition

The PC version isn’t due until the 18th, but you can get an early start with the iOS version launching in just 24 hours.

Minecraft is ever so close to official release, with just two days remaining for those of us that are excited to get our hands on the final product. In celebration of the full game finally hitting stores and digital download services, Mojang is pushing the iOS version of the game live starting tomorrow. If you have an iOS device, this marks a fun opportunity to work on your mine or build up your fortress while you’re sitting on the train or waiting for a movie to start.

Android gamers have been enjoying Minecraft since October, but iPad and iPhone owners have unfortunately been left out in the cold until just now in terms of exciting new iOS games. Those of us that use iOS devices have had to stick with Scribblenauts and Fruit Ninja, which, admittedly, aren’t terrible selections. But, no more!

The mobile version of Minecraft, titled Minecraft: Pocket Edition is a simplified version of the full PC title. You’ll still load into randomly generated worlds, and you’ll still be able to build things out of a variety of blocks. What would really be nice is if you could access your normal Minecraft world on your tablet or phone, making some quick progress when you have a short break during the day. Sadly, that feature is nowhere to be found.

Minecraft hits the iTunes store tomorrow and will likely be priced around $5-10. Are you going to pick it up, or are you waiting for the PC release?

Via GamePro

The PC version isn’t due until the 18th, but you can get an early start with the iOS version launching in just 24 hours.


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Harry Potter PS3 bundle conjured up this week

Posted Nov 15, 2011 at 6:00PM EST by Amanda Orneck Listed in: PS3 Tags: harry potter bundle, harry potter deathly hallows, ps3 bundles

Oh Harry, you’re so dreamy with your glasses and your scar and your broody, broody stares.


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PETA Upset Again, This Time Over Mario

Posted Nov 14, 2011 at 4:24PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: battlefield 3, super mario 3d land

Surprise! PETA is upset about something. Something incredibly stupid.

I support PETA as a concept – who wouldn’t get behind an organization that works to make sure animals aren’t abused? But sometimes they take themselves a little too seriously. Last week we talked about their hilarious response to a scene in Battlefield 3 that involves killing a rat (don’t tell them about all the critters in WoW), but this week’s scandal comes from a much more innocent item: the Super Mario 3D Land Tanooki suit.

If you played Mario 3, you probably remember the Tanooki suit. It’s the one that turned you into a fuzzy, raccoon-like creature with the ability to turn into stone. It was, by far, the best item in the game, as it protected you in emergencies and allowed you to fly. The suit has made a comeback in Super Mario 3D Land, but PETA is apparently not onboard.

PETA’s site is absolutely hilarious, showcasing a bloody Mario wielding the severed head of a raccoon. Here’s the problem with this misplaced ire – has anyone ever seen a raccoon in a Mario game? Or any evidence that Mario slays animals? Where exactly is the Tanooki, anyway? I always assumed everything in the Mario world was made of magic, but I guess there’s a brutal black market I’m unaware of.

PETA claims that the Tanooki suit sends the message that it’s okay to wear fur, but I’m having a hard time buying that line. They’ve even made a game where you play as the skinless Tanooki, trying to recover your fur. I’m not sure how that’s any better, given that players have to kill dozens of Tanookis in order to pass a level.

I guess the main point is that PETA will do anything for a little publicity, and this approach certainly seems to be working. We’re talking about it, after all.

What do you think of the Tanooki suit fiasco?

Via GamePro

Surprise! PETA is upset about something. Something incredibly stupid.


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Target has holiday deals for PS3, Xbox, Wii, DS and PC games.

Posted Nov 6, 2011 at 11:45PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS3 Tags: cod: mw3, ps3 console deal, target games, video game deals, xbox360 console deal

You can get new releases for your console and a new console entirely when you buy an item on Targets Holiday Favorites list.


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Sony is hiring for the New God of War

Posted Nov 1, 2011 at 8:30AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS3 Tags: god of war concept artist, god of war iv, new god of war, Sony

And it is described as a Military / Combat genre title? Huh?!


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Trese Brothers Drop a Brand New Android Game

Posted Oct 31, 2011 at 1:44PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: android market, cyber knights, star traders, templar assault

The developers of the massively popular Star Traders and Cyber Knights have created an all-new game for the Android Market, titled Templar Assault.

The Android Marketplace doesn’t seem to get much love from the gaming press, which is a shame considering the high number of great titles available for gamers that have opted to ignore iOS devices. Two of the most successful games for Android game in the form of Star Traders and Cyber Knights, both developed by a two-man team of brothers. As of today, you can add a third title to their resume: Templar Assault.

If you’re a fan of strategy games, Templar Assault is likely right up your alley. The game is a squad-based, turn-based strategy RPG that works similar in description to Advance Wars – i.e. players move units across the map and use them to attack other units. The game is packed with upgrades and unlockables, as an RPG should be, and promises at least a few hours of game time.

You can pick up Templar Assault on the Android Market right now, completely free of charge. As has become the custom, the Trese Brothers have made the game free to download, at least at first. They usually upgrade to a paid version once they’re finished with development.

So if you’ve got some time to kill but no money to spend, Templar Assault could be the perfect solution for a boring Monday afternoon.

What other awesome Android games haven’t received their due respect?

Via Droid Gamers

The developers of the massively popular Star Traders and Cyber Knights have created an all-new game for the Android Market, titled Templar Assault.


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Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS Vita Tags: John Koller, playstation vita release date, Sony, vita

The holidays are a great time for release of a new gaming device right? According to Sony Director, John Koller, it does not really matter.


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Blizzard Catching Flak Over Homophobic Blizzcon Video

Posted Oct 27, 2011 at 5:46PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: BlizzCon, blizzcon 2011, cannibal corpse, corpsegrinder

The company that’s usually pretty careful about its public image is in hot water over an interview played during the Blizzcon closing concert, one that contains homophobic slurs and profanity galore.

If you made it out to Blizzcon and were lucky enough to catch the closing concert, you may remember a brief video clip played during the performance of Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftan. The video featured Corpsegrinder, the lead singer of Cannibal Corpse, and generally revolved around his passion for World of Warcraft and insane hatred of the Alliance faction.

You can check the video out here, but be warned that it contains graphic language:

The video, which is packed to the gills with curse words and homophobic slurs like “faggot” and “queer,” was somehow vetted by Blizzard officials and shown to the Blizzcon audience. Naturally, the gay gamer community is fairly upset over the remarks, but more so over Blizzard’s insensitivity to the subject matter. It’s worth noting that the content was censored in the video that played for the audience, meaning most of the words had to be inferred.

All gamers deal with profanity now and again, and homophobic remarks often seem to come with the territory, but there’s a big difference between someone calling you a “fag” in general chat and the game company broadcasting those terms out to the world. Knowing Blizzards in-game chat policy for WoW, it’s surprising they would make public any video that violates their own rules, but perhaps it was just an error in judgment.

The forums are blowing up regarding the video, with numerous threads of complaints and a few weak “it was a joke” apologies from Blizzard staff. The most recent update involved locking all previous posts and providing this snippet to forum members:

“Thank you everyone for your feedback regarding the closing night performance at BlizzCon. While we had some other messaging worked up we were going to post, the members of band wanted to instead address it themselves:

Hey guys, we read and heard all the feedback from BlizzCon this year. The Corpsegrinder bit was never intended to be taken seriously. We are sorry that we offended anyone; everything at our shows is just meant in fun. Thank you all for speaking up. We’ll definitely keep this in mind for future shows.

Our humblest apologies,

Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftain”

The drama is still ongoing, so we’ll see what ends up happening. There’s not much Blizz can do besides apologize, but some players are definitely upset.

What do you think is the appropriate response?

Via Gay Gamer


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Tekken Hybrid Pack Includes Fight Stick

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at 5:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS3 Tags: fight stick, Namco, Tekken, tekken hybrid

Namco Bandai is relaunching its "ClubNamco" online store with an exclusive Tekken Hybrid bundle.


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PlayStation Vita Data Cap Issue Looms over U.S. Release

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at 1:45PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: at&t, data cap, Sony, vita 3g

We know that the 3G-enabled handheld has a 20MB cap in Japan, but what can American consumers expect from Sony’s PlayStation Vita?

Much hype has been made over the fact that Sony’s new handheld, the PlayStation Vita, is a fully 3G-compatible device that allows gamers to connect to any nearby AT&T signal (assuming you’re paying for the contract). The “always-on” connectivity of the device is considered one of the major selling points of the more expensive 3G version, which runs $299.99 compared to the Wi-Fi-only version’s price of $249.99.

While gamers may see 3G connectivity as a method for downloading games on the go or competing with friends online (though the thought of 3G latency makes me shudder), Sony recently revealed that the Vita, at least in Japan, has an insane download cap of 20MB per month. This means that the 3G functionality of the device is essentially useless for online gaming and game downloads, unless you’re playing for an incredibly short period of time or downloading a game that was originally released on Super Nintendo.

To put this cap in perspective, most PSP games run 200-500 megabytes, with original PlayStation games falling in around the same general area. Nintendo DS games fall between 16 and 128MB, and they’re noticeably less pretty than current PSP titles. Even if you’re using the Vita to download songs, you’re only going to be able to download seven or eight before you smash into the data cap.

Of course, this data cap only applies to Japanese players – there’s no official statement from Sony regarding what American gamers can expect from the console. The only thing Sony has said officially is that there is nothing official to say, which means a data cap may or may not be included with the Vita here in the States (and in other nations).

This, combined with concerns over the Vita 3G’s low 128Kbps down/64Kbps up connection speed put its position as the first single-purpose 3G gaming device at serious risk.

Are you planning on picking up a Vita 3G? Are you concerned over a possible data cap?

We know that the 3G-enabled handheld has a 20MB cap in Japan, but what can American consumers expect from Sony’s PlayStation Vita?


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Resident Evil: Revelations Gets a Release Date

Posted Oct 4, 2011 at 12:05PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds, GameStop, pre-order bonus, resident evil revelations

The newest entry in Capcom’s survival-horror franchise finally has an official release, as well as a limited-edition 3DS protective case.

“Resident Evil” set a standard for survival horror. Limited inventory space, scarce ammunition and non-linked storage boxes forced players to think through their actions; if you were reckless with ribbons and ammunition early on, the later part of the game would prove to be quite difficult. With a few exceptions, subsequent “Resident Evil” titles slowly shed the survival aspect of the game, each game focusing more on action than the last and forgoing many of the things that made the first one so challenging and engaging.

Capcom’s latest entry, “Resident Evil: Revelations,” promises a return to form. The game’s events take place in between those of “Resident Evil 4” and “Resident Evil 5” and center on old friend Jill Valentine who has been sent to investigate mysterious happenings on a cruise ship. It turns out that Chris Redfield, another classic character, somehow vanished from the ship without a trace. You’ll explore the ship and other locations as you work to unravel the mystery and, naturally, stay alive.

The game sticks to the original’s mechanics of limited item supply and puzzle solving, but adds a new feature in the form of the item scanner. This special device can help you locate items strewn about the environment – pretty handy considering all of the ribbons I basically never found the first time around.

“Resident Evil: Revelations” is officially set to launch on Nintendo’s 3DS system February 7, 2012. If you pre-order the game from GameStop, you’ll also receive a limited-edition protective case for your 3DS that changes designs based on whether it’s in the sun.

The pre-order bonus does feel gimmicky, but it’s nice to see a bonus that gives players something real rather than some nonsense costume or weapon skin.

Are you ready for another Umbrella-themed adventure in the dark? Do you prefer the limited ammunition and strategy of early “Resident Evil” titles, or did you enjoy the more fast-paced sequels?

Via GamingBits

The newest entry in Capcom’s survival-horror franchise finally has an official release, as well as a limited-edition 3DS protective case.


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PS Vita coming to the US on February 28th?

Posted Sep 22, 2011 at 1:40AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: release date, Sony, vita

Not so fast says Sony.


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Wii homebrew - SaveGame Manager GX r113

Posted Sep 19, 2011 at 6:13PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Wii Tags: savegame manager gx

The SaveGame Manager GX homebrew app for the Nintendo Wii home video game console has been updated once again.


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The Last Remnant PS3 shows up again in Famitsu listing

Posted Sep 18, 2011 at 5:31PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PS3 Tags: Famitsu, Square Enix, the last remnant

It looks like all of Square Enix's sweeping hasn't managed to hide the PS3 version of The Last Remnant entirely under the rug.


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PS Vita dated in Japan

Posted Sep 14, 2011 at 1:34AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Japan, news, NTT DoCoMo, vita

Sony has finally revealed the release date of the PlayStation Vita in Japan.


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Japanese charts: 3DS holds top spot

Posted Sep 10, 2011 at 3:34AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, Wii, PS3, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS Tags: Capcom, Japan, Marvelous, Media Create, news, Nintendo, sales, Sony

Marvelous and VanillaWare's latest PSP action RPG Grand Knights History debuts at number one on the software charts.


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Deus Ex: Human Revolution teases mystery message

Posted Aug 29, 2011 at 12:45AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: deus ex: human revolution, Square Enix

It appears that Square Enix is gearing up for an announcement regarding Deus Ex: Human Revolution come tonight.


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Nintendo rumors: Pikmin development, future IPs

Posted Aug 25, 2011 at 3:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 01net, Nintendo, pikmin

01net has a round of crazy Nintendo related rumors, specifically where the idea of Pikmin actually came from and future IPs.


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PAX 2011: indiePub lineup

Posted Aug 25, 2011 at 2:29AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, iPhone, iPad, PC Gaming Tags: indiepub games, pax prime 2011

You know who else is going to be at the PAX Prime 2011 event? Independent developer indiePub. The devs will be making its way to Seattle for the August 26-28 affair, not only showing off their wares, but also to give away codes for two of their games.

If you're a fan, you should go visit their booth at #6410. There's plenty of reasons to go drop by as they will not only be talking about their upcoming PC, PSN and XBL title, Vessel, they will actually be demonstrating it as well.

Apart from that, they're also bringing along playable versions of Fractal: Make Blooms Not War, Kona's Crate and Storm. Attendees will also be given a sneak peak at their upcoming title, Wanted Corp.

Other games to look out for at the PAX 2011 would be BioWare's Star Wars: The Old Republic, as well as Sega's Sonic CD.

Via [indiePub Games]

You know who else is going to be at the PAX Prime 2011 event?


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Ubisoft to remove From Dust DRM‎

Posted Aug 23, 2011 at 2:05AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: DRM, from dust, patch, Ubisoft

Ubisoft has announced that they are currently developing a new patch to remove the online authentication of From Dust.


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New Burnout coming to PSN and XBLA

Posted Aug 18, 2011 at 1:02AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: burnout, burnout crash, dlc, psn, xbla

Burnout Crash is here to rock, roll, smash into other cars, blow up a tanker and then run into a Tuk-Tuk


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PS3 still profitable after price cut

Posted Aug 17, 2011 at 5:43PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PS3 Tags: news, SCEA

"We're not going into the red," says John Koller.


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PoV: Now is the time to buy a PS3

Posted Aug 17, 2011 at 6:47AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PoV Tags: gamescom 2011, price cut, Sony

With its unparalleled line-up of exclusive games, its built in Blu-ray player, integrated hard-drive, built-in wireless, free access to PlayStation Network, and its newly tempting price point, there's no better time to pick up a brand new PlayStation 3 than now, if you still don't own one, that is...


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Sony drops PS3 price

Posted Aug 16, 2011 at 9:46PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3 Tags: gamescom 2011, Jack Tretton, news, price cut, Sony

In a moved to further boost its sales momentum, Sony announced today that they are dropping the PS3 price point effective immediately.


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PlayStation Vita is a 'car wreck' - Heavy Iron Studios

Posted Aug 15, 2011 at 7:12AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Heavy Iron Studios, Sony

While all other publishers are dishing out raves for the yet-to-be-released PlayStation Vita, one developing studio, Heavy Iron, isn't mincing words about what they really think about it.

In an interview with Gamesindustry, president Lyle Hall gave some choice words on Sony's latest handheld.

"If people aren't willing to pay US$ 249 for a Nintendo 3DS why would they pay US$ 299 for Vita?" he started. "People don't want to carry more than one thing in their pocket, that's why Android and iPhone have done so well, they are devices of choice, they offer multiple functions outside of gaming. People don't want it."

Matthew Seymour chimes in, and says, "With all due respects to Sony and Vita, it's a car wreck. And how about Xperia Play? I'd love to pull up the numbers on that."

They did have something good to say about it, although that really, in the general picture, does not really help in their final conclusion.

"The technology is sweet," conceded Hall. "I'm a huge fan of mobile technology. But I just don't know there's a market out there any more for the hardware. I can't see why you would want to put a device out that only does games. The consumer has spoken. We wanted to see that world exist -- more players, more opportunities for us -- but at the same time people don't want that. Unless there's a super technology paradigm shift it's not going to shift back."

Forecasts for the future of the PlayStation Vita has been varied, with analysts believing in its good fortune, while critics saying it will have a hard time breaking into the market unless they lower the price.

Via [GamesIndustry]

While all other publishers are dishing out raves for the yet-to-be-released PlayStation Vita, one developing studio, Heavy Iron, isn't mincing words about what they really think about it.


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PoV: Should the PS Vita give in to price drop pressure?

Posted Aug 10, 2011 at 6:56AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS Vita, PoV Tags: opinion, Sony

For some reason, just because the Nintendo 3DS dropped their prices, analysts and other "experts" are chiming in that Sony should follow suit and slash off some significant bucks off of the PlayStation Vita's tag -- this, despite the fact that the handheld isn't even out yet.


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Vita price drop egged on by analysts in the wake of 3DS price cut

Posted Aug 7, 2011 at 11:54PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Sony

With Nintendo conceding that the sales of the 3DS won't be going up unless they bring down the prce tag, analysts are now egging Sony to do the same for their PlayStation Vita.

One such analyst is Tokyo-based Yukinobu Takeda, who pointed out that the "PS Vita's quite expensive." Not for anything else, but this price is what will keep him at bay from Sony's up and coming handheld. "I don't think I'll be one of those people rushing to buy it on the release date."

Chiming in is another Japanese anaylyst, Ace Securities Co.'s Hideki Yasuda. "Gamers are increasingly anticipating Sony to lower prices, especially after the 3DS cut. Sony is under major pressure to cut the price of the Vita or risk a major failure."

It's probably called for to point out that as it stands, the Vita's launch price - at US$ 249 to US$ 299 (3G)/ JPY 29,980 (US$ 317) is much pricier than the 3DS, especially now that Nintendo's slashed back its tag to as much as US$ 169.

Kaz Hirai, meanwhile, seems keen to stand by his ground and maintain the current price points for the PS Vita. So said Sony's president for Consumer & Products Services group, "We have a very good product at a very affordable price. There's no need to lower the price just because somebody else that happens to be in the video game industry decided they were going to."

PlayStation Vita's release for US and Europe have been pushed back, as confirmed last week. I guess that should give indie devs more time to enjoy their free dev kits.

Via [Bloomberg]

With Nintendo conceding that the sales of the 3DS won't be going up unless they bring down the prce tag, analysts are now egging Sony to do the same for their PlayStation Vita.


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JPCSP v0.6 r2251 released

Posted Aug 3, 2011 at 4:39AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP Tags: emulator, JPCSP, jpcsp team, psp homebrew

Revision 2251 of JPCSP, the ever-improving Java-based PlayStation Portable emulator for PC is now out folks.


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Nintendo explains the reasons behind the 3DS price cut

Posted Aug 3, 2011 at 1:36AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Nintendo, Satoru Iwata

Flat out apologize to existing 3DS owners who they feel was ticked off by the sudden shift.


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Analyst: 3DS cut puts Vita in tough position

Posted Jul 29, 2011 at 4:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Billy Pidgeon, Jesse Divnich, Nintendo, Sony

Video game analysts believe the PS Vita will be in a tough position due to the Nintendo 3DS price cut.


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Developer confirms PS Vita's RAM downgraded

Posted Jul 28, 2011 at 10:34PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: news, Sony, vita

But still insist it will “have a whole lot of headroom in terms of GPU power, CPU power and indeed RAM”.


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Analysts: 3DS will see price drop before Vita release

Posted Jul 28, 2011 at 2:43PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Nintendo, Sony

Analysts predict that Nintendo will lower the price of 3DS in anticipation of Vita's launch.


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Huge 3DS price cut this August

Posted Jul 28, 2011 at 4:01AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: news, Nintendo, price cut

In a surprising move, Nintendo announced today that they are cutting the price of the 3DS by as much as 40% in all regions around the globe.


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Comic-Con 2011: More Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 details emerge

Posted Jul 24, 2011 at 11:53AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Capcom, Comic-Con, Marvel, ultimate marvel vs. capcom 3

The game's producer, Ryota Niitsuma, revealed a few additional details regarding the game at the San Diego Comic-Con.


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Pachter predicts big holiday sellers, Wii U price point

Posted Jul 20, 2011 at 5:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Wii U Tags: battlefield 3, fifa 12, gears of war 3, Michael Pachter, modern warfare 3, skyward sword, Zelda

Analyst Michael Pachter is back with another round of predictions.


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Combining games with film creates 'bastard half-children'

Posted Jul 20, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: alexis kennedy, la noire, movie games

Combining video games with film creates something less than desirable, says one chief narrative officer.


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GameStop: Xbox 720 and PS4 not out until 2014

Posted Jul 16, 2011 at 11:39PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: GameStop, Microsoft, news, Sony

The leading US games retailer predicts that we won't be seeing any new consoles from Sony and Microsoft until three years' time.


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GameStop: New Xbox, PlayStation not coming soon

Posted Jul 15, 2011 at 3:10PM EST by Carl B Listed in: PS3 Tags: GameStop, Microsoft, Sony

GameStop doesn't see a new Xbox or PlayStation releasing for another two years.


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PSP homebrew - FreeCheat for 5.XX and 6.XX CFW

Posted Jul 7, 2011 at 3:13AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP Tags: freecheat, johnny3tears, psp homebrew

Homebrew coder Johnny3Tears has released the initial version of FreeCheat, a multi-purpose plugin for your for 5.XX and 6.XX custom firmware-enabled PSPs.


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PSP homebrew - Game Categories Lite 1.2 (Multi MS for 6.XX)

Posted Jul 6, 2011 at 5:28AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Tags:

Homebrew developer codestation has released his own version of Game Categories Lite for 6.20 and 6.3x custom firmwares.


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Bodycount director said Bulletstorm proved there's life outside of CoD

Posted Jul 2, 2011 at 10:37PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: bodycount, bulletstorm, Codemasters, Epic Games

If there's one thing that Bulletstorm successfully proved, it's that there's more to life than just playing Call of Duty.

This was the conclusion derived by Codemasters' game director, Andy Wilson (Bodycount) out of the whole experience, as expounded on iIn an interview with CVG.

Here, he revealed that he considered Epic Games' Bulletstorm to be his "acid test" for how is upcoming game, Bodycount, will be welcomed when it comes out later this year.

"yeah, it is [promising]. It shows there's a market outside of Call of Duty. It shows that there's room aroudn those huge titles like Battlefield and Medal of Honor. It's nice to see that you can still have multi-million-selling FPS games that are not that."

"We looked at Bulletstorm and I think it's fair to say that it was a sort of 'acid test' for us. Because they were coming out first we were very interested in how they did and it's a very good sign."

Wilson's game, Bodycount, is coming out on August 30 for North America, while it's slated to launch in Europe on September 2nd.

If there's one thing that Bulletstorm successfully proved, it's that there's more to life than just playing Call of Duty.


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