The news comes as part of Avalanche's recruitment drive at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore North Hotel on Wednesday 30th May for the benefit of former 38 Studios employees. The dev is collaborating with the same publisher who brought the first two Just Cause games to market, so it's looking fairly likely … [Read more...] about Just Cause Studio Hiring For Open World Action Game
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Kingdoms Of Amalur Never Getting Patched
While some games get patched so extensively after launch that they essentially turn into a new product (*cough* Team Fortress 2 *cough*), other games never even get their first patch. Following the collapse of 38 Studios, the studio's first and only game, Kingdoms of Amalur, would seem to be left in … [Read more...] about Kingdoms Of Amalur Never Getting Patched
Carmageddon Kickstarter Gets Funded With 10 Days To Spare
If there's one thing Kickstarter runs on, it's nostalgia. And while a lot of original and innovative projects occasionally get funded, the nostalgia vote is always a sure thing, especially when it comes to gratuitous vehicular violence. Was there anyone on the planet not expecting the Carmageddon … [Read more...] about Carmageddon Kickstarter Gets Funded With 10 Days To Spare
BBC Takes Halo UNSC Emblem For United Nations Logo
In what can either be described as an indictment of the UN logo's complete lack of memorable features or a testament to Bungie's artists, a BBC news segment on Syria used the Halo UNSC logo to signify the United Nations. An official apology quickly followed, as well as a quick purge of the image … [Read more...] about BBC Takes Halo UNSC Emblem For United Nations Logo
PlanetSide 2 Massive Air Combat Teaser Trailer (video)
Planetside 2, the sequel to the popular Planetside game launched back in 2003 by Sony Online Entertainment, is currently under development. This highly anticipated sequel aims to build on the awesome gameplay and expansive worlds of the first game, taking the popular franchise to the next … [Read more...] about PlanetSide 2 Massive Air Combat Teaser Trailer (video)
Battlefield 3 : Close Quarters VFX Destruction Montage Trailer (video)
Anyone looking forward to the new Battlefield 3 Close Quarters themed expansion pack which is set to arrive next month for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, which adds a more close quarter fighting environment to Battlefield 3 for gamers. Might be interested in this new teaser trailer which has … [Read more...] about Battlefield 3 : Close Quarters VFX Destruction Montage Trailer (video)
Assassin’s Creed 3 And Ghost Recon: Final Mission, PS Vita Games Spotted
Over the weekend, a couple of unannounced games have been spotted advertised for arrival on Sony's latest portable gaming console, the Sony PS Vita. The spotted games include the upcoming Assassins Creed 3, which is a little less of a surprise than the arrival of the Ghost Recon: Final Mission, both … [Read more...] about Assassin’s Creed 3 And Ghost Recon: Final Mission, PS Vita Games Spotted
Nvidia Cloud Graphics Used In Hawken Mech FPS Game Demonstrated (video)
Nvidia has this week released a new video demonstrating next-generation cloud graphics gaming on their highly anticipated Hawken FPS game, which will be launching this fall. Hawken is an upcoming independent multiplayer mech first-person shooter combat game currently under development by Adhesive … [Read more...] about Nvidia Cloud Graphics Used In Hawken Mech FPS Game Demonstrated (video)
GameStop Now Stocking Android Tablets In Over 1,600 Stores
Following on from the rumour reported earlier this month that GameStop might begin to sell refurbished MacBooks. GameStop has announced this week that they have begun to stock and sell Android tablets at over 1,600 of their U.S. stores. Tablets such as the Acer Iconia Tab A200 and ASUS TF300T and … [Read more...] about GameStop Now Stocking Android Tablets In Over 1,600 Stores
Microsoft’s New Xbox 720 To Come With Skype Integration?
We know that Microsoft is working on their next generation Xbox console, which is rumored to be called the Xbox 720, and now it would appear that the new Xbox 720 may come with some sort of Skype integration. Microsoft purchased Skype last year, a new job listing at Microsoft has revealed some … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s New Xbox 720 To Come With Skype Integration?
New “Zone Of The Enders” Announced
The list of "neglected" video game properties is shortened by one, as a new project in the cult classic Zone of the Enders series is apparently in pre-production. Original creative influence Hideo Kojima is overseeing the project, no doubt immensely happy to finally be doing something other than … [Read more...] about New “Zone Of The Enders” Announced
Need For Speed Most Wanted Shows Up On E3 Booth Schedule
Back in 2005, Need for Speed Most Wanted represented nothing more than an ugly turn a formerly revered franchise was taking from the elegant Porsche Unleashed through Underground and Carbon to the apex of street racing vulgarity. Little would I suspect that seven years on the franchise would be in … [Read more...] about Need For Speed Most Wanted Shows Up On E3 Booth Schedule
