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Operation Flashpoint Development Tensions Boil Over
History lesson: Bohemia Interactive‘s Operation Flashpoint was one of the most ambitious PC games ever developed. Its publisher, Codemasters, owns the name. And its original developers don’t like that somebody else is making a sequel. You see, Bohemia flew the Codemasters coop a long time ago, and came up with their own, newer version of…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 27, 2009 -
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Hawks & Brawlers
No Killzone 2 demo for PAL users this week because, well, we got that weeks go. In its stead, then, we get the HAWX demo and some Street Fighter DLC (no, not that DLC) Also up for grabs is the usual smattering of Rock Band & Guitar Hero DLC and, tucked away down the bottom,…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 27, 2009 -
Would You Play An OnlineTiger Woods Game, With Microtransactions?
Well, would you? Best come up with an answer, because EA are looking at releasing such a game, announcing it during an address at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference in San Francisco. Speaking before an audience of very serious businessmen and women (the kind who’d no doubt be this game’s intended audience), EA’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 27, 2009 -
Lost & Damned Sets Xbox Live Record
Being both popular and, for a piece of downloadable content, expensive, would it surprise you to learn that Grand Theft Auto IV expansion Lost & damned has set a new Xbox Live revenue record? It shouldn’t. Because it has. According to Microsoft, the expansion has “eclipsed first-day revenue for all previous downloadable content on Xbox…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 27, 2009 -
Team Fortress 2 No Longer Disappointed, Just A Little Upset
As we’ve seen, cheaters don’t make Team Fortress 2 angry. Just a little…disappointed. But today, it seems the game has moved on from being disappointed in you, and is now more than a little upset. After catching a bunch of people using an external application to unlock achievements, and thus get new in-game items, Valve’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 27, 2009 -
Japanese Court Blocks Sales Of The DS’s R4 Cart
Last year, Nintendo (and 53 other companies) took action against the makers of the R4 cart, a device which allows, amongst other things, the pirating of games on a DS. Today, they won big. The Tokyo District Court has found against the Chinese makers of the R4 – officially known as the “R4 Revolution for…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 27, 2009 -
EA To Make Their Own Music Games?
Currently, EA help with distribution for MTV’s Rock Band. But could they be planning their own entry in the overcrowded music game genre? Comments made by the company today certainly seem to suggest it. During his presentation at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference earlier today, EA’s Chief Operating Officer John Pleasants said: When…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 27, 2009 -
Please, Go Check Out The Warhawk Space In Home
We’ve been a little down on Home from time to time. Frankly, because most of the time, it deserves it. But today, as mentioned, sees the release of something that gives the service a purpose. It’s the Warhawk Command Centre, a feature I long dreamed about for in Wing Commander and X-Wing but which is…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 27, 2009 -
Throw Up The Horns For Four Minutes Of Guitar Hero: Metallica Gameplay
Even as someone who hasn’t taken to the post-Harmonix Guitar Hero games, Guitar Hero: Metallica looks like a bucket of fun. This four-minute trailer, of which 94% is gameplay footage, only seals the deal.
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009 -
Microsoft’s Retail Stores Will Sell Games, Hardware
Microsoft are opening dedicated retail stores. Like Apple Stores, only for…Microsoft. And while early pictures of a “concept” store suggested as such, we’ve today received confirmation that they’ll be selling Microsoft games and hardware. A Microsoft spokesperson has told MCV that the stores – which will be opened “in a few major cities around the…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009 -
Replica BioShock Needle Will Take Your Breath, Not Your ADAM, Away
Harrison Krix is one talented, talented guy. First, he made that amazing replica Portal gun. Now, he’s made this amazing replica ADAM syringe, “weapon” of choice for the Little Sisters of 2K’s BioShock. There’s a step-by-step breakdown of how he made it at his website, but we’d just like to bring to your attention this…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009 -
Microsoft Looking To Change Xbox Live Sexual “Discrimination”
Been a bit of a fuss lately over Xbox Live and people’s sexual orientation. People being banned left and right for wearing said orientation on their sleeves (well, gamertag/profile). It’s a mess. But it’s a mess Microsoft are looking into, with Xbox Live Police Chief Stephen Toulouse saying: Expression of any sexual orientation (straight or…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009 -
Reviews
Dawn Of War II Review: Once More, With Tyranids
Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War was a big hit. Relic’s next game, Company of Heroes, was even better. So the company’s next game, Dawn of War II, will continue the trend, yes? Sort of. Fans of Relic’s previous two games will be surprised to find that Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War II bears little resemblance…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009 -
Don’t Plan On Playing Quake Live Just Yet
How live is Quake Live? So Live. But just because it’s live doesn’t mean you can play it. You can register, sure, but after that, you gotta get in line. See, the game is proving a little popular. Maybe too popular. I jumped on this morning to test it out, and instead of playing, instead…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009 -
Large, Girly Ken Statue Is On Fire
With two games released since Christmas, Street Fighter is on fire. The kids at SOTA toys have probably taken it a bit too far, though, with this burning Ken statue. Not only does it look like he’s wearing a fluffy, fire-coloured mink coat, but he also looks like a 12 year-old girl wearing a moppish…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009 -
Penny Arcade Writing “Anniversary” Book, Out In 2010
It’s testament to the lasting popularity of Penny Arcade that we can write a headline like that. After all, how many of the site’s readers would have expected to still be reading them in 2010? That’s, like, flying cars/robot helpers territory. Yet the site/comic, written by Jerry Holkins and illustrated by Mike Krahulik, has gone…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009 -
Midway Dev Explains Why PS3 Development Is “A Pain In The Ass”
The PS3 is a powerful, powerful machine, but harnessing that power isn’t easy. There are confusing, technical ways of explaining just why this is, but we like Midway developer Shaun Himmerick’s explanation better. Interviewed by This Xbox Life, Himmerick – who served as Executive Producer on the upcoming Wheelman – speaks at length on the…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009 -
Street Fighter HD Designer: Wha? Street Fighter IV Ain’t Simple
You got issues with Street Fighter IV? Backbone’s David Sirlin – one of the designers who worked on Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix – got issues with Street Fighter IV. Writing on his own blog, Sirlin takes objection to everyone banging on and on about how easy and accessible Street Fighter IV is:…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009 -
Librarians Investigated For Playing Rock Band
We know that libraries are getting into games, libraries know they’re getting into games, but somebody needs to tell the Nebraska State Auditor, Mike Foley. You see, after a video clip appeared on YouTube showing some Nebraska Library Commission employees engaged in a spot of Rock Band, a complaint was made to Foley from a…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 26, 2009
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