So here’s a little round-up of some sweet interviews provided by the PlayStation Blog, with Ted Price on the two new Insomniac titles, with Steven Ter Heide of Guerilla Games (Killzone 3) on a video interview, and Bruce Oberg of Sucker Punch to talk about inFAMOUS 2.
I’ve got some highlights next … Continue Reading
Well, folks, E3 is right around the corner (June 14th) and I can barely wait to hear about several titles.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep- So far we have heard some news of the VA’s(Jesse McCartney as Ventus, Mark Hamill, who voices Joker in the Batman animated series, has also been mentioned though his role is unknown), some new content, including an extra secret boss. Hopefully at E3 we’ll hear word on these new features.
Zelda Wii (title unconfirmed)- This goes without saying. There have been many rumors floating around on this newest release; let’s see if they prove true.
Star Wars: The Old Republic- BioWare is simply known for quality games. This is their first entry in the MMO market, and what better way to start with a bang then to set it in the Star Wars universe?
Golden Sun DS- A GBA series that I cherished as a kid, it feels like forever since Camelot finally announced a much deserving sequel. No news has really been given on this one, which is exactly why I can’t wait to see it at E3.
Project Natal- Is Natal a gimmick and rip-off of the Wii, or does it display sheer brillance and will overthrow Nintendo’s beloved console?
PlayStation Move- Looks like Microsoft wasn’t the only one who is set on trying to win the console war–Sony is, too. I can’t help but feel that this one is ripping off the WiiMote more than Natal is. Don’t believe me? Check it out yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9ybHddDMgM
Bah, we’ll see at E3 how it stacks against the Wii.
Have something you’re looking forward too? Leave a comment!
Publisher Electronic Arts has announced that the Realtime Worlds anticipated cops and robbers massively multiplayer online video game is expected for a June 29 release in United States.
The retail game will come with 50 hours of playtime for $50, which allows players to engage in ‘Grand Theft Auto’ style gameplay in APB’s ‘Action’ districts. Once time has run out, players can opt to purchase 20 more hours of additional gametime for $6.99. However, APB’s ‘Social’ districts will not drain player’s time at all.
An alternative method of payment, players can simply pay $9.99 for 30 days of unlimited play – with discounted 90 and 180 day packages on offer – similar to the traditional MMO subscription. In addition, players can pay for their game time through earned virtual currency.
Realtime Worlds founder David Jones explained the payment model,
“We wanted to provide a simple and flexible way for occasional and core players alike to pay for their play without being financially tethered to the game”
“The model also provides an opportunity for customers to subsidize their costs by leveraging their talent or market savvy in the ‘points’ Marketplace. Highly talented players could potentially even play for free in this way.”
APB releases June 29 in the US, July 1 in Europe, and July 2 in the UK. Preordering the game provides in-game exclusive content such as cars, clothing, and emoticons in addition to ‘APB VIP’ early access and access to the ‘Key to the City’ demo.
World at War developer Treyarch has announced that the newest entry in the Call of Duty franchise is titled Black Ops and will be released on November 9, 2010, ahead of its revelation on GameTrailers TV tonight.
While the announcement gives no details on the game, speculation of Treyarch’s next Call of Duty title would take place in the Vietnam War era. Expect for a simultaneous launch on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC platforms given the series history.
According to Game.co.uk, Black Ops will see the birth of the Elite Special Forces and will engage in off-the-record missions using unconventional weaponry. Locales include Cuba, the Arctic, and the jungles of Vietnam.
We are sad to report that Peter Molyneux, best known for creating the Fable and Black & White games passed away late last night.
He was admitted to hospital early evening on the 31st March after a PR stunt didn’t turn out as expected. During a Fable III marketing attempt in London, staff from Lionhead and Microsoft’s PR department were found on top of Buckingham palace with banners stating “Be like a King”. Lionhead say this was to symbolise being on top, and feeling just like the banner says. As the day worn on Peter felt he needed to be up there.
“I just realized that that must frustrate the hell out of people. They get very excited about these things and then understandably, when I’m not there, they feel slightly betrayed. It’s high up, but don’t worry I’ll be very, very careful”
After an hour of publicity Peter was harnessed down, this was the point the harness broke and he fell 4 stories. Unlike earlier in the year, his shoes were saved but Peter himself was in a critical condition with a broken spine and damaged lung. He was quickly taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead 6 hours later.
The staff on scene were shocked at what had happened, wondering why the harness was so unstable and not up to the standard you would expect. One colleague told us how devastating the whole ordeal was. “What started as a simple PR stunt has turned into the worse situation possible. Our original point was that we needed to surprise people. During a meeting Peter came in he wrote on this board, ‘I’m going to make a stunt people will never forget. Unfortunately this will be a stunt people will never forget for all the wrong reasons.”
Lionhead in memory of Peter has announced that ‘Milo’ will now we titled ‘Peter’. “We want to preserve the memory of Peter in the best way we can think of. Nothing would satisfy that more than immortalising him in the very industry he loved so much.”
This is a sad day for the industry. Peter Molyneux you will be missed.
Source: BBC
Following the rumored allegations of “insubordination” and “breaches of conduct” by the departing co-founders of Infinity Ward, Activison has announced its plans for the future of the Call of Duty franchise.
From what’s already known, this year’s Call of Duty is being helmed by Call of Duty 3 and World at War veterans, Treyarch and not to much surprise, 2011 will also see the release of another Call of Duty video game. However, the series will be extending into the “action-adventure” genre that is being crafted by the newly formed Sledgehammer Games – headed by ex-Visceral developers Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey – that is also expected for release in 2011. … Continue Reading
Story first broken by G4′s Patrick Klepek, two key employees from Infinity Ward in an unseemingly bizzare turn of events. Evidence is reported by an SEC Filing by publisher Activision today regarding a human resources investigation into “breaches of contract and insubordination by two senior employees at Infinity Ward.”
One of these employees includes Infinity Ward’s CTO Jason West and the other rumored to be Vince Zampella. Infinity Ward Community Manager Robert Bowling has vaguely addressed the issue on his Twitter account by stating that he has “no info” on the matter at this time. … Continue Reading
I made up a little fun game if you bored and using Twitter. Make sure some sort of gaming event is going on today. Follow key journalists and see which of them posts the latest updates first. Today was the Nintendo Media Summit so for an hour my Twitter was filled with Nintendo goodness. I had 3 people fighting to get the news out their first, Brian Crecente, Nick Chester and Geoff Keighley. Geoff won for twitting first, followed by Nick. Though Crecente was first post the information on Kotaku with the Jim and Nick combo close behind on Destructoid. A nice fun interlude during a boring coursework session. Now for the day today in the world of gaming.
Prince of Persia in Prince of Persia
Buying the Wii version of the next PoP game Forgotten Sands? No? Well this might change your might. The Wii version will have the original SNES Prince of Persia available on disc and some sort of 2 player co-op, but the added game sounds great. With the Wii always been the worse of all the multi-platform games this sort of bonus is a nice extra so all those Wii owners don’t feel jipped. … Continue Reading
Mafia 2 Developer: 2K Czech Price: $60.00 Platform: PC, PS3, & 360 From the people who brought us the brilliant Mafia years ago comes the sequel Mafia 2. This tale places you in the shoes of World War 2 vet Vito Scaletta who returns home from the war early only to realize he doesn’t really [...]
Kane & Lynch 2 Dog Days Developer: IO Interactive Price: $59.99 Platform: Xbox 360 [reviewed], Playstation 3 Nearly two years since the first installment, the duo of Kane and Lynch return for the Dog Days of summer in the IO Interactive developed sequel. Dog Days bears little resemblance to predecessor and that, in its own [...]
Hydro Thunder Hurricane Developer: Vector Unit Price: 1200 MSP Platform: Xbox 360 I can’t say anyone was expecting a sequel to a boat racing series released back in dawn of the Millennium for the Dreamcast and Playstation. Now for the Summer of Arcade season for Xbox Live we have a full blown sequel to Midway’s [...]
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