While this particular slice of drama has been revisited a few too many times already, a new GameInformer interview sees ousted Infinity Ward heads West and Zampella in a rather more affable and earnest mood. The reason Activision fired and sued them? "We deprived them of our services by being fired … [Read more...] about Former Infinity Ward Heads West, Zampella On Why Activision Sued
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38 Studios, Big Huge Games Lay Off Entire Staff
I'd expected 38 Studios' death spiral to go on for a while longer, but the plug has been unceremoniously pulled on the Kingdoms of Amalur developer: 38 Studios has laid off its entire staff of 379. Whether this will result in the company defaulting on its $50 million loan, leading the state of Rhode … [Read more...] about 38 Studios, Big Huge Games Lay Off Entire Staff
Hitman: Sniper Challenge Behind the Scenes Look (video)
If you are looking forward to the arrival of the Hitman: Absolution game later this year, you might already know about the Hitman: Absolution Sniper Challenge DLC. It's a sniping mission based on a Chicago rooftop that allows players to unlock items for use within the full game when it officially … [Read more...] about Hitman: Sniper Challenge Behind the Scenes Look (video)
Diablo 3 Patch Incoming, In-Game Auction House Launch Delayed Again
Blizzard has announced on its website that a new update is shortly being released for their recently launched Diablo III game. The new update will be arriving sometime next week and will be in the form of a patch, that will further address client issues and apply additional bug fixes to correct … [Read more...] about Diablo 3 Patch Incoming, In-Game Auction House Launch Delayed Again
Arma III Gameplay Teaser (video)
The open world tactical first-person shooter and warfare simulator Arma III, is currently in development by Bohemia Interactive and uses its own Real Virtuality game engine. Bohemia Interactive is hoping to launch Arma III later this year in the fourth quarter if all goes well. But if you fancy a … [Read more...] about Arma III Gameplay Teaser (video)
Firm Who Tricked Users With Fake Angry Birds And Cut The Rope Apps Fined £50,000
We have all seen those fake apps in the Google Play apps store. One company behind some fake Angry Birds and fake Cut the Rope apps has been fined a total of £50,000 and ordered to refund £28,000 that they conned out of people using their fake apps. What the company did was offer fake free apps … [Read more...] about Firm Who Tricked Users With Fake Angry Birds And Cut The Rope Apps Fined £50,000
Skyrim Mounted Combat Arrives In 1.6 Beta Update
Bethesda has today announced the arrival of a new update for their fantastic Skyrim game. The Skyrim 1.6 update available from Valve's Steam game network, brings with it the highly anticipated addition of mounted combat to the game. Bethesda also say they are busy at work preparing the new Skyrim … [Read more...] about Skyrim Mounted Combat Arrives In 1.6 Beta Update
Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Delayed (video)
Guild Wars fans hoping to try their hand again at the new Guild Wars 2 beta this weekend will be disappointed to hear that the second planned beta weekend has had to be postponed until further notice, due to technical problems. During the last beta weekend, a number of issues were uncovered that … [Read more...] about Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Delayed (video)
Sega – Published “The Cave” Revealed As Next Double Fine Project
Despite Double Fine's huge Kickstarter success, the company seems to be sticking with the traditional publisher model as well. It's also sticking with the genre that enabled said success, as their new project is another adventure game. And while details about the Kickstarter game are still scarce, … [Read more...] about Sega – Published “The Cave” Revealed As Next Double Fine Project
Kingdoms of Amalur Dev Executives Leaving Company
38 Studios doesn't seem to be recovering as hoped after its close brush with insolvency. Despite managing to repay a $1.125 million loan to the state of Rhode Island, the company is hemorrhaging cash and employees at a steady rate. Execs John Blakely and Jennifer MacLean have also left the company, … [Read more...] about Kingdoms of Amalur Dev Executives Leaving Company
Sony Moving Ahead With Shadow Of The Colossus Film
Shadow of the Colossus is reportedly getting a film adaptation, with "Chronicle" director Josh Trank not only attached, but acting as a driving force behind the project. Sony Studios are seeking a screenwriter who can do justice to the property, and to be honest theirs is not a task I envy. The … [Read more...] about Sony Moving Ahead With Shadow Of The Colossus Film
Infinity Blade II: Vault of Tears DLC Released
Creators of the fantastic Infinity Blade II iPad game, Epic Games and Chair Entertainment have today announced the release of a new update for the game called Infinity Blade II: Vault of Tears. The new update is free to download and features a large collection of new single-player content, together … [Read more...] about Infinity Blade II: Vault of Tears DLC Released
