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Last week of VC Hanabi goodness - full list Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17: |
Two import-only classics finish off a top Hanabi festival on Wii.
It's been a great few weeks for Virtual Console fans. It's been the third Hanabi festival, which is always good, but this one brought Super Mario RPG to UK for the first time.
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New Things on Wheels shots Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17: |
Screens of SouthPeak's radio controlled car racing game.
Here seven new screenshots of SouthPeak Games' new XBLA racing game, Things on Wheels.
      
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Alone in the Dark PS3 changes listed Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16: |
But will it make a difference to the review scores?.
Atari has released a list of the changes to be made in the PS3 version of Alone in the Dark, not due out until November this year.
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Fuel: Impressive first shots Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16: |
Open-world racer looking great in first proper shots.
Fuel reminds us of Smugglers Run - a launch-day PS2 open-world racing game with one of the biggest game worlds in any racing game of it's time. These are the first in game shots of Codemasters' new racer, and it's looking nice.
    
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When Peter Moore said "F*** you" to Yuji Naka Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15: |
EA Sports boss recalls losing his rag with Sonic creator.
In an interview featured in the latest issue of men's magazine Esquire, former Xbox 360 top man Peter Moore recalls how he once lost his cool and said "F*** you!" to Sega dev and Sonic creator, Yuji Naka. The boardroom bust-up happened as the Dreamcast's fortunes were plummeting in the face of competition from PlayStation 2.
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"Irresponsible" EA petrol giveaway causes chaos Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15: |
Police move in to stop EA's £20,000 Mercenaries 2 fuel flog in London.
EA's bizarre £20k fuel giveaway publicity stunt for Mercenaries 2 has been branded "irresponsible" by MPs, and caused traffic chaos in the area surrounding the petrol station in North London.
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Official: Far Cry 2 out October 24 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14: |
Celebratory Collectors Edition also revealed.
Ubisoft has just confirmed that Far Cry 2, it's self-confessed "biggest game of the year", will be out on 360, PS3 and PC on October 24.
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Fable II customisation shots released Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14: |
Pirates, dreadlocks and a man in a dress...
Lionhead has released six new screenshots showing off the character customisation in Fable II.
     
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First Skate 2 trailer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13: |
In-game footage of EA's much-praised skate sim sequel.
This is the first in-game footage of EA's Skate 2, showing off some new tricks and some dude planting his face onto the concrete floor (like when we try using a skateboard).
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Xbox Live DLC price drops today Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13: |
MS does mass price cutting on XBL game download content.
Following the price cut on 360 hardware in US yesterday, Microsoft has taken a hacksaw to DLC prices on Xbox Live, too.
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360 will beat PS3 this Holiday - Analyst Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12: |
Microsoft's price cut should have Sony "concerned," Jesse Divnich tells Edge.
If there's one console maker that should worry about Xbox 360's multi-model price cut, it's Sony, claims analyst Jesse Divnich with Electronic Entertainment Design and Research.
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CoD: World at War dated, beta detailed Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12: |
November 11 for Treyarch entry, 360 and PC beta planned for next month.
UPDATE: Activision UK has confirmed that World at War will be out in Europe on November 14 - that's three days after the US.
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Dead Space gets mass-banning Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11: |
...in Japan, Germany and China - US release date moved forward.
EA's excellent-looking survival horror game Dead Space has been banned in Japan, China and (of course) ultra-conservative Germany.
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First Football Manager 2009 screens Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10: |
PC and PSP shots of the latest in Sega's footy series.
Sega yesterday unleashed the unveiling video for Football Manager 2009, and now we have the first bunch of official screenshots of the game on PC and PSP.
                           
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EA gives away £20k FREE petrol Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10: |
North London petrol station flogs fuel in celebration of Mercenaries 2 release.
In one of the most brilliantly bizarre game promotions we've ever heard of (Acclaim not included), EA has taken over a petrol station in north London and is giving away 20 grand's worth of free petrol. That's one way of dealing with the credit crunch...
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Warhammer 40k action game leaked Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09: |
Space Marine appears in online video - and looks like Gears.
Someone at THQ is getting bollocked this morning: a full, developer-commentated video of a new Gears-like Warhammer 40k action game, called Space Marine, has leaked all over the internet.
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Sony refuses to recall overheating Vaio laptops Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09: |
Despite seven injuries and nearly a hundred complaints...
Sony has warned owners of its Vaio TZ series laptops than they may massively overheat, after seven people in Japan suffered from light burns.
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Peter Molyneux to keynote GC Asia conference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09: |
How to create believable worlds...
Peter Molyneux will give a keynote at this year's Games Convention Asia Conference entitled Creating Believable Game Worlds.
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New Max Payne movie trailer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08: |
Another glimpse of the Hollywood rendition before its upcoming release.
A new trailer for Hollywood's live-action adaptation of Max Pain, starring Mark Walberg, has surfaced.
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08: |
Hunkering down for victory.
Getting my hands on a not-quite complete version of the new Brothers in Arms game - a sorely underrated and oft-neglected tactical FPS series - has been one of the most refreshing and galvanising experiences so far this year.
   
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Off Road screens of the school run Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07: |
Blistering Range Rovers and, erm, Ford trucks...
Forget your Ferraris and Lamborghinis. These are the cars you want to drive in a virtual world, right?
       
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Viva Piñata release videos Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17: |
Last videos ahead of tomorrow's Xbox 360 release.
Here are the last ahead-of-release Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise videos before Rare's gardening sequel hits the shops tomorrow.
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Fable II launch trailer Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17: |
A bit of CGI and a lot of gameplay.
Lionhead still won't tell us if it's "officially done", but here's a new Fable II trailer that's probably just ahead of the inevitable gone gold fanfare.
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Godfather II: First in-game trailer Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16: |
The first teaser trailer of EA's crime empire sequel.
This is the first teaser trailer for The Godfather II, headed for PS3, 360 and PC in February 2009.
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New Supreme Commander 360 shots Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16: |
Dozens of robots going MENTAL. Looks cool...
This is what we like to see in RTS games - massive damage. Dozens of small robots and airships firing hundreds of lasers at giant mechs and all sorts of carnage kicking off around that.
    
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Gears 2: Brand new shots Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15: |
And they're a bit more colourful than usual as well.
Microsoft's pressed the go button on its big old screenshot machine and here are five new shots of Gears of War 2. They're not completely grey either...
    
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Square's Infinite Undiscovery out tomorrow - screens Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15: |
360 exclusive arrives in Europe.
To remind you lot that its 360-exclusive RPG hits Europe tomorrow, Square Enix has released a bunch of Infinite Undiscovery screenshots. And here they are.
                   
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PSP gets direct PS Store access Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14: |
Autumn in Japan, SCEE silent for the moment.
Sony is planning an update for PSP that will allow it to connect directly to the PlayStation Store this autumn in Japan.
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Thailand bans danger games Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14: |
After 'GTA IV' taxi killing...
The Thailand Ministry of Culture has banned more adult-rated videogames from the country, following the murder of a Bangkok taxi driver blamed on, and resulting in the ban of, GTA IV.
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Mid Club LA: Customisation video Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13: |
Ride pimping demo in new movie.
Rockstar's released a new Midnight Club Los Angeles video demonstrating the detailed vehicle customisation in the open-world racer.
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PSN compilation UMD out next month Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13: |
Sony plans UMD collection of download-only games.
Sony UK is to release themed UMD bundles of three PSN games to be released next month.
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Football Manager 2009 detailed Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13: |
See the really looong unveiling video.
Sega has put out a huge video detailing the latest in its footy management sim series, Football Manager 2009.
      
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PSP media manager on PSN today Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12: |
Along with Pure and NHL demos.
It can be annoying sifting around for a program that'll convert media for use on PSP, but Sony will today release its free official PSP media manager onto the PS Store for PC.
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Warhammer: Battle March shots Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12: |
It's got goblins but there are no lasers in sight...
Deep Silver has released a batch of new shots for Warhammer: Battle March, which will include all the original content from Warhammer: Mark of Chaos as well as all-new features and XBL play.
    
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GTA saves family from crashed car Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11: |
Yes, you read that right...
We're still looking for the hidden, anti-Rockstar message in this piece of news: A teenager pulled her siblings to safety from their crashed family car after learning of the dangers from playing Grand Theft Auto.
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Sony corrects PSP statement Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11: |
'No reduced battery life in new PSP' says Sony.
SCEA marketing man John Koller last week told the world the new PSP's brighter screen would mean increased power consumption and thus around 20-30 minutes reduced battery time. Logical, you'd think. But now Koller says he was wrong.
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Blu-ray won't last PS3 lifespan, says Samsung Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10: |
Disc format has "5 years left" says electronic giant - digital downloads to take over?.
The Blu-ray disc format only has "five years left" reckons electronics giant Samsung, not even lasting the PS3's expected ten year lifespan.
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Tecmo rejects Square, cosies up to Koei Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10: |
Square Enix's friendly takeover knocked back as Tecmo talks of a Koei merger.
Following Tecmo's decline of Square Enix's offer of a matey takeover, the DOA developer has revealed that - surprise - a merger with Koei is on the cards.
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Official: Xbox 360 price slashed in US Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09: |
Now cheaper than Wii. Aims to "drum up demand for the holiday".
Microsoft has officially slashed the price of all three Xbox 360 SKUs in North America, reducing the Core console to $199.99 - $50 less than a Wii.
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Buffy MMO Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09: |
Is the world finally running out of licenses?.
20th Century Fox and The Multiverse Network are developing an MMO game based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. At least it doesn't have goblins and elves in it.
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