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Bizarre Creations: Racing Games Not Selling As Well As Expected
Developer Bizarre Creations has made some terrific racing games. Take PGR, for example. Great game. Bizarre knows racing games. It also knows something else. According to Bizarre's Ben Ward: More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Kart Racers are always more popular than "sim" racers. I can't really blame the masses for that. They're just more... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Blur Preview: Disco Scene
When Activision purchased Bizarre Creations, all eyes were on the former Project Gotham Racing developer was going to do next.
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Comment by (Zombie) Jolan: Sounds like a lot of fun. I'll be keeping an eye on this. 3 Responses | Other threads
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How To Get Real Cars For Combat Racing
Blur, the upcoming combat racer from Bizarre Creations, features licensed automobiles. How'd the Project Gotham Racing developer snag them? More »
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Comment by stonEDGAR773: am i the only one who hopes this game is actually fun? 13 Responses | Other threads
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Blur's Shocking Teaser Trailer
Following up yesterday's screens from Bizarre Creation's new weapon-based racer comes this teaser trailer, which demonstrates that good looks only get you so far in Blur. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by James Gornall: Trailer was shocking (no pun intended) but it is about time for a new Twisted Metal Esque game 7 Responses | Other threads
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Blur Screens Come Into Focus
Bizarre Creations' Blur is "completely focused on making racing ‘fun' again," according to its creators. You know the details, but do you know what Blur looks like? Well, it looks like this. More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: Did that lead car just hit 88mph? 13 Responses | Other threads
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Bizarre Creations Aims To Bring Fun Back To Racing
The team behind Project Gotham Racing hopes "make racing fun again" with Blur, a racer that features photo-realistic car and the ability to blast competitors out of the way with bursts of energy, Bizarre Creations said today.
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Comment by No I wouldn't like tea and crumpets: Sounds like Wipeout HD with cars. Pass, If I want a racer I'll play a racer if I want to play... 6 Responses | Other threads
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The Club: No Hit, But Constantly Name-Checked
Bizarre Creations third-person 2008 shooter from Sega was no blockbuster, so why does it keep coming up in conversation? More »
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Comment by _Raptor_: And will the Kill.Switch page have a sidebar saying that his cover mechanic was actually from WinBack on the N64? 10 Responses | Other threads
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Project Gotham Racing Devs Explain Last Days With "Corporate, Cocky" Microsoft
Bizarre Creations, the development team behind the renowned Project Gotham Racing series, used to make games for Microsoft. Now, they make games for Activision. Why the split? More »
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Project Gotham Devs Unveil New Racing Series
When Activision lured Bizarre away from Microsoft, it wasn't to make platformers. It was to make racing games. Like the one Bizarre are working on now, called Blur. More »
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Comment by an not so happy skyline: Uhh.. I was happy until I read "weapons." I don't want to have a little bit of Mario Kart in... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Your Geometry Wars Megamix Is Here
It's a late happy new years from Bizarre, with the release of a 13-minute long track entitled "46860 Choices" going out to all the Geometry Wars fans in the house. More »
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Comment by aw3str1k3r: DID YOU SAY FREE?! I have a bad habit of getting everything and anything if it's free. *downloads multiple copies, because it's... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Activision: Next Tony Hawk Is Hands-Free, New Bond, Call of Duty Due 2009
Executives from Activision are dishing dirt on the company's upcoming releases at an in-game advertising summit hosted by Massive. That means more Call of Duty, more James Bond and confirmation on Tony Hawk's reinvented controls. More »
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Comment by HueyFreeman: What the f*ck is Activision thinking? Skate 2>any tony hawk in the next 5 years. 22 Responses | Other threads
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Geometry Wars 2 Has A 3D, 0.5 Assed Camera
The recently released (and excellent) Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 has a cool little feature we didn't know about until we heard it from Giant Bomb. Apparently, you can use a 3D camera to get a smashing new view of the playfield by pressing the right bumper and the back button on the Xbox 360 controller. More »
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Comment by Lukehmuse: @Pbombas: *eye twitches* Addictive.... addictive... more » | Other threads
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Bizarre Can't Make PGR, But They CAN Use The Kudos System
Bizarre may never work on another Project Gotham Racing game again, what with their defection to Activision, but they're no fools. They knew what made the series tick, and made steps to protect that investment. So while Microsoft own the name Project Gotham Racing, they don't own the series' trademark Kudos system. Bizarre's Sarah Chudley explains: More »
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The Club, Exactly One Harder Than Gears of War
It used to be a fight to push the most polygons or have the smartest AI. Now it's all about the bitchiest Xbox LIVE achievement. Many of you are probably familiar with the Gears of War achievement called 'Seriously,' which challenges gamers to stack up 10,000 kills during online ranked matches. More » -
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THE CLUB - OK, PC owners, you can quit with the sad-puppy-eyes. Your version of a demo for Bizarre's The Club is now available at pretty much every major spot you'd normally visit for demos. It's just under 2GB, and since nothing's changed since the PS3/360 one, it's still a hoot.
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By Mark WilsonComment by SamG: Best Flight of the Conchords HBO show moment:Helmet made to look like his hair. Pure genius. more » | Other threads
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Sega Drops The Club Demo On 360
Curious about Sega's upcoming shooter The Club? Own an Xbox 360? Then you are in luck, as Sega has announced that a demo for Bizarre Creations' unusual foray outside of the racing genre will be hitting the Xbox Live Marketplace in Europe and Australia at 9 a.m. GMT tomorrow morning. Players will be able to step into the shoes of Renwick, the tough-as-nails NYPD detective who gets in too deep while investigating the titular organization. Run your man through the prison environment alone or with a friend via split-screen multiplayer. Now as of this writing (early in the morning) the demo has only been announced for Europe and Australia, I've a feeling that as the day rolls on we'll hear this is hitting North American 360s tomorrow as well. Or we'll cry. Just a little. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Bonz117: Wasn't the review on this game less than favorable? True is was a preview more than anything and it wasn't... more » | Other threads
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Comment by DataScream: holy shit that looks boring as hell...can I read a book instead? more » | Other threads
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Bizarre Creations Taking On 007?
The latest issue of EGM is hitting subscriber mailboxes now, giving them a proper first look at Street Fighter IV. But the mag's long-running Quartermann-collected rumors are pointing to a new game from Geometry Wars and Project Gotham Racing developer Bizarre Creations. Quartermann writes that Bizarre's new owner, Activision, may already have them hard at work on a new driving title, one set in the James Bond universe. The title could feature "a load of driving elements," something Bizarre knows a thing or two about. More » -
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Frankenreview, Geometry Wars: Galaxies (DS)
With the lackluster releases this week, and considering the reviewers were a bit behind on this title, I figured, what the hell, let's do a Franken on Geometry Wars: Galaxies for the NIntendo DS. The promise of a pocketable version of one of the most addictive arcade titles in recent history alone would have been great. But since Galaxies DS provides a whole universe (OK, maybe just several galaxies worth) of entertainment, we have high expectations for this little portable. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by ShineyBlueShoes: Really needed to come out $10 cheaper. more » | Other threads
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By Mark WilsonComment by astromonkey: Total Overdose, and Chili Con Carnage had a similar kill combo system... plus hats more » | Other threads
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By Mike FaheyComment by Nintenjoe: BC: Guys are we sure we gto al the ethnicities in here? yeah? ok ship that mofo! more » | Other threads
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Newsweek Explores Microsoft's Studio Break Ups
While at Nintendo's recent media event, MTV's Stephen Totilo approached me with an excited "Didja hear?" No, nobody tells me anything. "EA acquired Bioware-Pandemic," he said. Another developer added to the collective consciousness of the Electronic Arts mothersphere, another developer handling a high profile Microsoft Game Studios franchise departing for greener pastures. Following similar news that Bungie and Bizarre Creations were, respectively, separated and purchased outright by Activision, one has to wonder what's going on at Microsoft. And when exactly can we expect Mass Effect II for the PLAYSTATION 3? More »
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Comment by GoonieGooGoo: @Americo: As an owner of both Trauma Center and the Wii.....choosing them over a 360....would be a HUUUGE Mistake. more » | Other threads
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Bizarre Acquisition Phase One In Activision Global Domination
The buy out of Project Gotham Racing developer Bizarre Creations by Activision may just be the beginning of the second biggest third party publisher's plans to add to its collective. Activision Europe boss Joerg Trouvain says that the company isn't just interested in getting into the racing genre—some 10 percent of the market, they say—they're targeting growth... and more growth. More »
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Comment by RavenGT: Hmm, I personally wouldn't quite consider Criterion a completely dedicated racing game developer since they did make Black didn't they? more » | Other threads
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Activision Makes Bizarre Acquisition
Activision has entered the racing game...game in a big way, by purchasing the developers of one of the greatest racing series around, Project Gotham Racing. That's right, Activision has purchased Bizarre Creations, creators of PGR as well as Geometry Wars. The Bizarre team will continue working on current projects while beginning development on two new 'AAA' titles, with the first expected sometime after fiscal year 2009.Martyn Chudley, Managing Director of Bizarre Creations, said, "Our goal at Bizarre Creations has always been to do all we can to nurture our creative and passionate teams, who excel at and enjoy what they do. Activision's independent studio model will continue giving us creative freedom to build exciting new brands."
What this basically means is Microsoft can stop hogging all the racing goodness and let some of the other consoles take a spin. It won't be PGR of course, but whatever it ends up being should be awesome. Bring back Metropolis Street Racer! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by JonC: Who owns the IP to PGR? MS or Bizarre? Just because one develops them doesn't make them the owner to... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Nothing Says Concept Car More Than Xbox 360 Dashboard
See that? Look closer. That's an Xbox 360 in the dashboard. You're looking at the winner of the Peugot International design comeptition winner. The Flux concept design, created by Romanian student Mihai Panitescu, was picked from over 4,000 entries. will get a full scale model at September's Frankfurt Auto as well as inclusion in Project Gotham Racing 4. Says Martyn Chudley from developer Bizarre Creations: More »
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Comment by Sabre_Justice: Okay, no more long name.: They need to fix those seats. Though maybe they're actually comfortable when made. Still, that's kind of a good idea. Or... more » | Other threads
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Bizarre "Disappointed" With Rushed PGR3, Vow No PGR4 Before Its Time
Bizarre Creations business director Brian Woodhouse told Eurogamer that the team felt like the first PGR for the Xbox 360 was "ripped away from us" leading to some disappointing concessions with the game's balance. Given that Project Gotham Racing 3 has an 88% average score at MetaCritic, you'd think it was pretty well received. That would certainly give one hope for Project Gotham Racing 4, as Woodhouse says the team is "not letting go 'til it's done." That's comforting. More »
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Comment by kryo: PGR3 was rushed. The engine lacked graphical goodies such as antialiasing, but the biggest thing missing compared to 2 was... more » | Other threads
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The Club Hands-On Impressions
Judging a game like The Club is a bit of a challenge at an event like E3. While lines were nonexistent and it was readily available for play at Sega's Barker Hangar booth—that is, when Sega reps weren't chatting about traffic routes in front of kiosks or dominating the game themselves—The Club impresses that it's going to require a hearty time investment to fully appreciate. The demo level was short, mind you, but as the game is largely a third-person shooter Time Attack mode that requires steady aim and intimate knowledge of each level, it's not something that can be wholly grasped in 15 minute bites. More »
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Comment by Consolcwby: @Consolcwby: Oops - got the wrong tab up and posted in the wrong spot!!! Never mind the above!!! =D Sorry! more » | Other threads
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PGR Used In PS3 Promotion... Again.
Remember when Xbox 360 game PGR3 was used to promote PS3 title Gran Turismo? Boy, that was embarrassing! Hate to have something like that happen again. And somebody to get in trouble, too? Horrible. Thank car manufacturer Kia, because it has happened again. The automobile company's Spanish website is running a promotion the compares driving a Kia to driving a Ferrari Enzo on the PS3. (Ha!) Thing is, the license plate clearly says PGR on it — That's an exclusive Xbox 360 game, published by Microsoft even. When will they ever learn? Not before somebody can pull a hat trick, I hope! More »
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Comment by Evil J: In short... I think it's a picture that was on an ad, and not a cross-promotion. There is no... more » | Other threads
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Comment by poiuytman: This sounds similar to the concept of Resident Evil 4's Mercenaries Mode. Awesome. more » | Other threads
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Gallery: PGR 4 Weather Porn
Oh, sure. I'm quite realistic in that I'll rarely get to witness the glorious weather and water effects that Bizarre Creations have developed for Project Gotham Racing 4. Who cares? These screens are stunning. Microsoft kicked out some 12 new shots of the Xbox 360 exclusive for us to enjoy, all of which feature some breathtaking environmental and rain goodness. More »
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Comment by WinterSnowblind: @L_K_M: The HUD disapeared when using the camera mode. Most trailers tend to hide the hud anyway. Besides, it's a... more » | Other threads
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Buy Bizarre's Scumball 3K Rally Car
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Bizarre Talks Boom Boom Fireworks
Boom Boom Rocket creators Bizarre Studios have posted their latest Studio Update, which delves into the creation of the fireworks used in the game. Stu explores the various types of explosive goodness you'll encounter in the game, which might be the only time you get to see them clearly considering how frantic keeping up with the button presses can be. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by RivaOni: Love the game, especially 1812 Overture! more » | Other threads
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Bizarre Creations Raise Thousands For Charity
The crew at Bizarre Creations, creators of Project Gotham Racing, Geometry Wars, and The Club, took a break from developing their latest games to do some good. Some of the team took part in the Liverpool Half Marathon (the wimps did the Liverpool Field of Hope Walk) to raise some $8000 ( 4058) US for charity. More »
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Comment by DDevil: Damn, I was there. If I had know the Bizarre Creations guys were there I would have cheered them on! more » | Other threads
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Bizarre Blows Lid Off The Club
Bizarre Creations has been talking about The Club for a long time now, but the developer has finally dished tons of dirt on the third-person shooter they're making for Sega. According to them, it's not just a shooter, but a "shooter/beat-'em-up/racer." It's a brutal bloodsport, with kill-for-hire competitors taking eachother out in a gladitorial contest funded by the world' superrich. More » -
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Boom Boom Rocket Goes Live
Bizarre Creation's Boom Boom Rocket is now available for download via Xbox Live Arcade. It's a rhythm game hat has you exploding fireworks via button presses to the tune of the music. It features three difficulty levels, ten songs (for the time being), two-player same system play (awww) and of course, online leaderboards. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by -Robz-: Ok so I'd like to have the opportunity to make my own opinions on Boom Boom Rocket but guess what?!... more » | Other threads
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Boom Boom Rocket In April
It may look like Fantavision and play like Dance Dance Revolution, but Bizarre Creations swear that Boom Boom Rocket for the Xbox 360 is "original" and "addictive." The game was conceived by EA's Pogo division but developed by Bizarre and is apparently due to hit in mid-April, reports CVG. That's like next week, maybe. More »
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Bizarre's The Club Shots Emerge
As promised in last month's Bizarre Creations studio update, media from the studio's recent press event has started to creep out. Xboxygen has what we believe are magazine scans of the Sega published shooter due to hit the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3. Graphically, it's pretty sexy—maybe except for Winking Guy. Gameplay-wise, I'm sure Bizarre has some awesome stylish shooting action in store for us. More »
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Bizarre Talks About "The Club"
The Bizarre Creations team not working on the next PGR is ready to take the wraps off their upcoming Sega game, The Club. Not to be confused with the car theft deterrent of the same name, Bizarre's The Club is a third person action shooter that strives to be a audio-visual showcase for next-gen consoles. More »
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