Archive for October, 2010
ZeniMax (Bethesda) Buys Tango Gameworks (Mikami – Resident Evil)
ZeniMax is setting out to be noticed with all of the studios they are gobbling up lately. They now own id Software, Bethesda, Vir2l Studios, Mud Duck Productions, ZeniMax Online Studios and Arkane Studios.
With the recent acquisition, they get one of the most skilled developers in the industry, Shinji Mikami. The creator of Resident Evil, also worked on titles such as Vanquish, Devil May Cry, God Hand and Viewtiful Joe.
So what do you think? What could the first Bethesda/Mikami game be?
Activision Shafts PS3 Users (Again) (Black Ops)
Posted by Blackstaffer in PS3 on October 28th, 2010
CoD2 was never released on the PS3, probably because it came out before the PS3 was launched. But CoD3 was released for the PS3, but without the split screen support and map packs that 360 users enjoyed. In MW2 split screen, we had to play against “Guest 2″ and “Guest 3″ while 360 users got to play against named opponents. (I assume this was the case in WaW and MW1 as well, I just don’t remember.) 360 users got map packs before PS3 users as well.
Now, PS3 users are getting shafted by Activision one more time. Is it getting to the point where we have to just expect this and be content with our second-class status?
What am I talking about? Split screen online support, where the second player gets to log in under their own Xbox Live account on the 360, while PS3 users do not get the equivalent PSN support.
Just makes you kind of mad, doesn’t it? Is Microsoft’s wallet at play here? Or is Activision just lazy? Or do they really just like to baby their 360′s because they just like them so much more?
Oh, and before you go saying that the PS3 doesn’t support this kind of dual login, just stop right there. It does. Resistance 2, released two years ago, supports this feature, and does a great job of it. It’s in the firmware, Activision. Use it!
Multiplayer Online Split-Screen Support for COD: BlackOps
Posted by Oly in Call of Duty: Black Ops, QuickNews on October 28th, 2010
Multiplayer Online Split-Screen Support for COD: BlackOps has been confirmed. Now i wont just have to watch my son kill our friends, I can actually join him on the same system!!
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Borderlands Will Get Another Level Cap Update Soon
Posted by Oly in Borderlands, QuickNews on October 27th, 2010
A free Title Update for Borderlands is coming soon. It will increase the level cap by 8 levels, allowing for looting of more powerful weapons and items.
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New Killzone 3 Alpha Gameplay clips Emerge, Looks Stunning
Posted by Ace in Killzone 3, Media, PS3 on October 27th, 2010
There’s no doubt about the graphical prowess of Guerrilla Games upcoming shooter sequel,Killzone 3. But when the game is still on its pre-alpha stage and looks this good, man, it’s no wonder why this game deserves all the hype. Don’t agree with me? Here, you’ll be the judge.
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Red Dead Redemption Double XP Weekend
Posted by Oly in QuickNews, Red Dead Redemption on October 27th, 2010
As if we didn’t see this coming after the Undead Nightmare DLC, RockStar has announced that this weekend they will hosting a double XP weekend “starting at 1PM Eastern this Friday October 29th and lasting until 11:59 PM Eastern this Halloween Sunday October 31st.” I’ll be on some so let’s hook up and kill us some zombies!!
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Sony’s ‘PlayStation Rewards’ Will Be in Beta Starting October 28th
Posted by EdEN in Beta, PlayStation Plus, PLAYSTATION Store, PS3, PSP on October 27th, 2010
Well, look at that! Sony has decided to start Beta testing a new loyalty program for it’s users: Playstation Rewards. Initially, Sony has decided to use as guinea pigs all of it’s US PlayStation Plus and Gamer Advisory Panel (GAP) users (that have opted in for marketing as of October 24th) and thus, those of us with our subscriptions up to date will soon get an invite into the Beta so Sony can start getting an idea of how to do this and what exactly it is that we want out of a rewards-for-loyalty program.
To start things off, you’ll be placed into the Selected (Entry) Level and the more you participate, the higher your chances are of getting up to the Pro and Legendary statuses. Sony will also be sending surveys your way every once in a while so you can get recognized for your feedback. Everything kicks off in October 28, so if you are thinking about buying something from the PSN Store, are in the mood to remodel your PS Home space, or think your avatar is in need of a serious makeover be sure to wait until you’re registered for the program to start winning! What? What can you win? Glad you asked:
- Exclusive PSN avatars that display member status in the program
- Exclusive dynamic themes and PlayStation Home content
- Opportunities throughout the program year to participate in members-only sweepstakes and giveaways for experiences and merchandise you won’t find elsewhere (The first of which is an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, as PlayStation’s guest)
So, what do you think about Sony’s new program?
Explodemon, Another PSN Exclusive!
Looks like we have another exclusive coming to the PSN. This time from Curve Studios, an independent developer based in London, England. The game looks pretty good, after watching the trailer I got a Megamanesque feeling, although it still looks like a fresh idea.
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