Friday, May 24, 2013
Capcom USA Senior VP Comments On Ace Attorney's Future Prospects
“Am I worried? I don’t think so,” Svensson replied. “If fans really love the series and want to play the game in English, we’re expecting them to be there. If they’re not, well, that tells us something too. I’m betting on you guys.”
So, if Capcom have decided upon a digital strategy for future Ace Attorney releases, would it be possible for them to give fans some sort of reassurance that this will lead to future Ace Attorney games being guaranteed a Western release? Unfortunately, that isn’t possible, Svensson says.
“The reality is, there are no assurances I can make,” Svensson explains. “It isn’t up to me or anyone else at Capcom USA on whether or not something ultimately comes to us. I get to put up forecasts for what I think we can plausibly sell and the producer has to see if there’s localization and dev resources available, costs need to be evaluated and we have to see if it makes sense.”
via Capcom USA Senior VP Comments On Ace Attorney's Future Prospects | Siliconera.
Capcom USA Senior VP Comments On Ace Attorney's Future Prospects
This Hello Kitty Game Is Part Final Fantasy V And Part Clockwork Knight
Hello Kitty Run!Run!Run! has over 200 jobs for Sanrio’s iconic and silent cat. Actually, these are "Windup Kitties" kind of like Sega’s forgotten Clockwork Knight character. You start the game by putting together a team of Windup Kitties. Warrior, Sorcerer, Cheerleader, Free Spirit, Bunny, Fairy, and Otaku are some of the classes in the game. You can combine Windup Kitties in Hello Kitty Run!Run!Run! to create new Clockwork Kitties. Combining Bunny and Free Spirit makes Bunny Girl, for example.
via This Hello Kitty Game Is Part Final Fantasy V And Part Clockwork Knight | Siliconera.
This Hello Kitty Game Is Part Final Fantasy V And Part Clockwork Knight
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Future proofing: Xbox One to support 3D and 4K content
The Xbox One is a next-generation console, and as such, it’s built with some future proofing in mind. It can do things you’re not quite ready for just yet, such as play back 4K resolution games, movies, and TV. And it’ll support 3D visuals too, despite the fact that 3D in the home has yet to catch in any meaningful way when it comes to TV, movies, or games. Microsoft noted that the new console would support 4K at the Xbox One launch event on Monday, but 3D support was kept under wraps until Xbox spokesman Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb mentioned it in a Wednesday Yahoo chat session.
via Future proofing: Xbox One to support 3D and 4K content | The Verge.
Future proofing: Xbox One to support 3D and 4K content
Mirror’s Edge 2 listed by Amazon Germany
Amazon Germany has put up a listing for Mirror’s Edge 2.
Electronic Arts has not announced a sequel to Mirror’s Edge, which launched for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC in 2008, but fans have been asking for once since. Most recently, a former producer of developer DICE said it was in development, but EA has not confirmed it.
via Mirror’s Edge 2 listed by Amazon Germany – Gematsu.
Mirror’s Edge 2 listed by Amazon Germany
Microsoft On Xbox One: "We're Committed To Japan"
During a roundtable discussion (via OXM), Microsoft’s Don Mattrick said flat out: "We’re committed to Japan. We continue to build on our partnerships, we continue to build on our offerings for consumers inside of that space."
via Microsoft On Xbox One: "We're Committed To Japan".
Microsoft On Xbox One: "We're Committed To Japan"
Another Square Enix president has resigned
The executive shake-up continues at Square Enix, as the company’s U.S president and CEO Mike Fischer has quit, according to media reports.
Fischer previously joined Square Enix in 2010. Polygon reports that he is now vice president of digital music and video for Amazon in Japan, and that he left Square Enix on good terms.
via Gamasutra – News – Another Square Enix president has resigned.
Another Square Enix president has resigned
With no acceptable offers on the table, Atari is going to auction
Earlier this year, the U.S. branch of Atari filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with the aim to sell all of its assets and secure a fresh start for the company. Four months on, the sale isn’t going so well.
Despite reaching out to 180 potential purchasers, only 15 preliminary bids were made, none of which were deemed acceptable by Atari, reports the Wall Street Journal [subscription required].
via Gamasutra – News – With no acceptable offers on the table, Atari is going to auction.
With no acceptable offers on the table, Atari is going to auction
EA pledges at least another 4 years of support for PS3 and Xbox 360
Publisher EA has reassured Xbox 360 and PS3 owners that it will continue to support the consoles.
Speaking at the Stifel 2013 Technology Conference, EA CFO Blake Jorgensen said that it will continue to develop and release titles for both machines until at least 2017, according to GameSpot.
via EA pledges at least another 4 years of support for PS3 and Xbox 360 | Games industry news | MCV.
EA pledges at least another 4 years of support for PS3 and Xbox 360
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Xbox One: Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter Likes What He Sees
"I’m actually pretty happy with what I saw. I don’t think this is going to be a poor seller; I think the odds of this thing selling poorly are pretty low unless it’s a thousand bucks," Pachter said, adding that he envisions Xbox One retailing for about $400. He noted, however, subsidizing the hardware with cable providers is a likely scenario still, given the TV focus of the system
via Xbox One: Microsoft "biting off more than it can chew" | GamesIndustry International.
Xbox One: Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter Likes What He Sees
One Piece: Unlimited World Red announced for 3DS
A new One Piece game is in development for 3DS. Jump magazine this week reveals One Piece: Unlimited World Red.
Further details are currently unknown, but it’s possible the new game is somehow related to Ganbarion’s One Piece: Unlimited series.
via One Piece: Unlimited World Red announced for 3DS – Gematsu.
One Piece: Unlimited World Red announced for 3DS
3D Altered Beast Roaring On To Nintendo 3DS Next Week
Sega is continuing their series of 3D enhanced games with Altered Beast. This is the Genesis version and not the arcade version so it won’t have the silly ending sequence with a dude taking off the beast costume in front of a director’s clapboard.
via 3D Altered Beast Roaring On To Nintendo 3DS Next Week | Siliconera.
3D Altered Beast Roaring On To Nintendo 3DS Next Week
Ragnarok Odyssey Ace And The Yggdrasil Tower Come To Vita On August 29
GungHo Online Entertainment only bumped Ragnarok Odyssey Ace back a little bit. The Vita version has been rescheduled from July 11 to August 29.
Ace is an expanded release of Ragnarok Odyssey with new Ace skills, more monsters, and the Yggdrasil Tower which creates random dungeons. Ragnarok Odyssey Ace is also in development for PlayStation 3, but a release date has not been announced.
via Ragnarok Odyssey Ace And The Yggdrasil Tower Come To Vita On August 29 | Siliconera.
Ragnarok Odyssey Ace And The Yggdrasil Tower Come To Vita On August 29
Dead Or Alive 5 Ultimate Adds Jacky Bryant From Virtua Fighter
Team Ninja made more characters for Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate. When the game was revealed Momoji from the Ninja Gaiden series was confirmed to be in the game. Famitsu announced Ein from the Dead or Alive series and Jacky Bryant from Virtua Fighter will also be in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate.
via Dead Or Alive 5 Ultimate Adds Jacky Bryant From Virtua Fighter | Siliconera.
Dead Or Alive 5 Ultimate Adds Jacky Bryant From Virtua Fighter
GameStop buoyant about Xbox One and PS4 pre-owned
The president of global games retailer GameStop has played down fears that Xbox One will curtail the pre-owned market.
“Both Sony and Microsoft have said games can be resold and that’s exactly what we anticipated,” Bartel told Forbes. “It’s a recognized way to make these games more affordable. All three new platforms understand that.
“We anticipate millions of gamers will sign up for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360 by the time we start taking reservations. There’s a tremendous consumer demand for next gen consoles and I think the Xbox One reveal will just build on that.”
via GameStop buoyant about Xbox One and PS4 pre-owned | Games industry news | MCV.
GameStop buoyant about Xbox One and PS4 pre-owned
EA makes Wii U-turn
EA does have games in development for Nintendos Wii U, says CFO Blake Jorgensen.This comes as a surprise after a statement last week from company spokesperson Jeff Brown, who claimed the publisher wasnt currently working on any titles for the new console."We are building titles for the Nintendo console, but not anywhere near as many as we are for PS or Xbox," Jorgensen told Polygon.
via EA makes Wii U-turn | Game Development | News by Develop.
EA makes Wii U-turn
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A Better Look At The Limited Edition Eevee Nintendo 3DS XL
The Pokémon Company have released official images of their upcoming limited edition Eevee Nintendo 3DS XL system. As reported last night, this system is only available by entering a lottery at Pokémon Centers in Japan and getting lucky. It costs 18,900 yen.
via A Better Look At The Limited Edition Eevee Nintendo 3DS XL | Siliconera.
A Better Look At The Limited Edition Eevee Nintendo 3DS XL
Wii U GamePad reverse-engineered
A group of developers has reverse-engineered the Nintendo Wii U GamePad, peeling back the layers to discover the methods by which the controller connects with the main Wii U console.
Speaking to Eurogamer, developer Pierre Bourdon noted, "The GamePad is actually not a very secure device… The device firmware is stored in an unencrypted Flash, which allowed us to reverse engineer the binary code pretty easily."
via Gamasutra – News – Wii U GamePad reverse-engineered.
Wii U GamePad reverse-engineered
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Electronic Arts exec sells all shares
Electronic Arts stock price hit its highest level in over a year this week as the publisher announced an extension to its lucrative FIFA soccer license and an exclusive multiyear agreement to create Star Wars games for core gamers. That apparently prompted EA Sports executive vice president Andrew Wilson to sell high, as yesterday he sold his entire stake in the publisher.
via Electronic Arts exec sells all shares | GamesIndustry International.
Electronic Arts exec sells all shares
Manhunt releasing digitally on PSN next week
One of the most controversial video games ever made is to re-enter the UK market.
Rockstar has confirmed that PS2 title Manhunt will be released on PSN next week on Wednesday May 14th. It will cost £7.99 and be found in the PS2 section of the store.
Also releasing on the same day are a number of other Rockstar titles including Red Dead Revolver and entries from the Grand Theft Auto and Midnight Club series.
via Manhunt releasing digitally on PSN next week | Games industry news | MCV.
Manhunt releasing digitally on PSN next week
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Ken Kutaragi joins Marvelous AQL
The "Father of the PlayStation" has a new title. According to an SGCafe translation of a Nikkei article, former Sony chairman and CEO Ken Kutaragi has been named an external director at Marvelous AQL.
Kutaragi is reportedly being brought on board to further Marvelous’ development globally. Last year, the Harvest Moon publisher established a European subsidiary, and earlier this week, it formally rechristened its American publishing arm, XSEED, as Marvelous USA. Marvelous AQL was first formed in 2011 by the merger of three Japanese developers: AQ Interactive, Livewire, and Marvelous Entertainment.
via Ken Kutaragi joins Marvelous AQL | GamesIndustry International.
Ken Kutaragi joins Marvelous AQL
The Legend of Zelda's evolution, from Nintendo's Aonuma
The Tales from the GDC Vault returns with a special session from GDC 2004, featuring Nintendo’s Eiji Aonuma on the evolution of The Legend of Zelda franchise.
Here, Aonuma shares what he disliked in the original 8-bit Zelda and what won his affection in A Link to the Past. The latter inspired him to create Japan-only action-adventure Marvelous, which caught Shigeru Miyamoto’s attention and earned Aonuma his role in creating Zelda.
via Gamasutra – News – Video: The Legend of Zelda's evolution, from Nintendo's Aonuma.
The Legend of Zelda's evolution, from Nintendo's Aonuma
A New Hope for Star Wars 1313?
Just a little over a month ago Disney announced that they were shutting down LucasArts, the video game branch that they obtained when they bought out LucasFilm. They announced that rather than developing their own games, they were going to license their properties out to other video game developers. All current projects in development, such as the greatly anticipated Star Wars 1313 title, were also put on hold, much to the dismay of video game fanatics.
via A New Hope for Star Wars 1313? – ATVI, EA, DIS, ZNGA – Foolish Blogging Network.
A New Hope for Star Wars 1313?
Sony isn't planning on taking a loss for its PS4 launch
In a conference call with investors concerning its fiscal year results, Sony announced that it was anticipating a more successful launch for its PlayStation 4 than it experienced with the console’s predecessor.
via Gamasutra – News – Sony isn't planning on taking a loss for its PS4 launch.
Sony isn't planning on taking a loss for its PS4 launch
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Former Assassins Creed and THQ Montreal producer Jean-François Boivin fired by Ubisoft, says Patrice Desilets
Former Assassins Creed creative director Patrice Desilets wasnt the only Ubisoft Montreal employee let go from the studio this week. According to Desilets, Assassins Creed producer and former THQ Montreal colleague Jean-François Boivin has also been fired by Ubisoft."Thinking of my good friend and producer [Jean-François Boivin] who also got fired yesterday," Desilets tweeted today. "Im sharing your support with him…"
Former Assassins Creed and THQ Montreal producer Jean-François Boivin fired by Ubisoft, says Patrice Desilets
Pokemon Tretta Lab For 3DS Is Being Developed At Marvelous AQL
Pokémon Tretta is headed to the Nintendo 3DS. The 3DS game is titled Pokémon Tretta Lab for 3DS, and is also being developed by Marvelous AQL. A Tretta reader device will be shipped for the game, although details on how the game works or differs from the arcade version aren’t available yet.
via Pokemon Tretta Lab For 3DS Is Being Developed At Marvelous AQL | Siliconera.
Pokemon Tretta Lab For 3DS Is Being Developed At Marvelous AQL
Wolfenstein: The New Order Will Not Have Multiplayer
GameSpot confirmed earlier today with both Bethesda and MachineGames that Wolfenstein: The New Order will not, repeat, NOT, contain a multiplayer feature.Like how the series began, this new iteration will be a single-player-only game, and MachineGames is quite excited and honored to be taking on this project."Its such a huge part of video game legacy," creative director Jens Matthies said in a video preview. "If theres a video game museum, Wolfenstein is in the first room. Its the start of the wave that shaped the world of gaming."
via Wolfenstein: The New Order Will Not Have Multiplayer.
Wolfenstein: The New Order Will Not Have Multiplayer
Dragon Age 3 To Be Demoed At E3 2013
E3 2013 is going to be a big one: with Sony’s PS4 and Microsoft’s Xbox 720 going head-to-head, not to mention the hundreds of game announcements ready for the next-generation of consoles.
Add Dragon Age 3 into the already growing pile then.
BioWare’s creative director on Dragon Age recently tweeted "Oh good. We’ve confirmed that we’ll be at E3 to show stuff. That’s great!"
via Dragon Age 3 To Be Demoed At E3 2013 – NowGamer.
Dragon Age 3 To Be Demoed At E3 2013
Idea Factory Working On PS4 Game, Soul Sacrifice Changed Vita Plans
A couple of tidbits came out from an Idea Factory interview with Famitsu magazine. The company that develops Hyperdimension Neptunia and Mugen Souls is working on a PlayStation 4 title.
via Idea Factory Working On PS4 Game, Soul Sacrifice Changed Vita Plans | Siliconera.
Idea Factory Working On PS4 Game, Soul Sacrifice Changed Vita Plans
Sonic The Hedgehog Getting 3D Classics Style Remake Next Week
The original Sonic the Hedgehog is spin dashing onto Nintendo 3DS with stereoscopic 3D effects. Sega is giving the Genesis classic the same treatment as 3D Super Hang-On and 3D Space Harrier.
via Sonic The Hedgehog Getting 3D Classics Style Remake Next Week | Siliconera.
Sonic The Hedgehog Getting 3D Classics Style Remake Next Week
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate announced
The new Dead or Alive project first teased late last month is Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, this week’s Famitsu reveals.So far, we know only that Momiji pictured from the Ninja Gaiden series will be added as a playable character.
via Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate announced – Gematsu.
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate announced
Naughty Dog Co-Owner Shares Ideas For Reviving Crash Bandicoot
“Crash needs a total reboot. There’s an opportunity to reset the history, and go back to his creation story and the original conflict with Cortex. In that context, you could reprise classic Crash 1 and 2’s settings and villains. It would make sense to use a more modern, free-roaming style. I would concentrate on Looney Tunes-esque animation and really addictive action. That’s what we did with the original Crash, and there’s no reason it couldn’t be done today. Given the current Crash games, people forget that he was once cool. Our Crash had a certain whimsical edge to him. Sure, it was goofy – but it wasn’t dumb.”
via Naughty Dog Co-Owner Shares Ideas For Reviving Crash Bandicoot.
Naughty Dog Co-Owner Shares Ideas For Reviving Crash Bandicoot
Warren Spector goes off on 'Wolfenstein: The New Order'
“Did the world really need another Wolfenstein game? Did we need a generically dark, monochromatic, FPS, kill-the-Nazi-giant-robot game?
Uh. No. The world did not. I am so tired of stuff like this…
Oh, and could we all just agree we’ll never use the generic gravelly-whisper trailer voice guy ever again?
And one more thing: Please stop using Jimi Hendrix to promote your adolescent male power fantasies.
Thank you. I’m done.”
via Warren Spector goes off on 'Wolfenstein: The New Order' – National Console Gaming | Examiner.com.
Warren Spector goes off on 'Wolfenstein: The New Order'
Bethesda reveals, Wolfenstein: The New Order
Bethesda has put to an end the guessing games: Wolfenstein: The New Order marks the return of the series since its ignominious last outing in 2009. This time Swedish developer MachineGames is at the helm.
The game will come out for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 – as well as unnamed next-gen systems sometime near the end of this year.
According to details at Gamespot, the game features series’ hero B.J. Blazkowicz in a reimagined 1960s where the Nazis have won the war. Exercising their control, the regime has created a robot army and other super weapons in a bid to extend their control across the globe "and beyond." You can head here to check out the trailer.
via Wolfenstein Returns – News – www.GameInformer.com.
Bethesda reveals, Wolfenstein: The New Order
Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix Release Date, Pre-Order Bonuses Detailed
Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix will launch on September 10th, exclusively for the PlayStation 3.
The news was announced today in a post on the PlayStation Blog, which also details a pre-order bonus that will leave die-hard fans salivating in anticipation. Those who drop their money down early will get a limited edition art book, and if you’ve played any of the Kingdom Hearts games, you know it’s bound to be gorgeous.
via Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix Release Date, Pre-Order Bonuses Detailed.
Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix Release Date, Pre-Order Bonuses Detailed
Microsoft confirms Gamescom return
The new Xbox console will be showcased at Gamescom 2013 this August.
The confirmation did not come via a press release but was instead issued by Xbox EMEA’s social marketing manager Graeme Boyd on Twitter.
via Microsoft confirms Gamescom return | Games industry news | MCV.
Microsoft confirms Gamescom return
Pokemon X & Y: Absol, Pinsir, Jynx & More Evolutions Rumoured
Pokemon X & Y is due for release this October, but there’s so little we actually know about the game. A hot topic for most Pokemon fans, however, is just which Pokemon will be included – whether new ones or existing ones getting new evolutions.
We’ve already reported on the fact that Pokemon X & Y could include a new Pokemon type in the form of the ‘Fairy’ type, but this latest batch of rumours suggests existing Pokemon could be adapted in a number of ways.
There’s a lot of rumours recently appeared, however, so rather than run them down in any particular detail we’ll just present them as they are and you can decent for yourself.
via Pokemon X & Y: Absol, Pinsir, Jynx & More Evolutions Rumoured – NowGamer.
Pokemon X & Y: Absol, Pinsir, Jynx & More Evolutions Rumoured
Gaben (Valve) wants to see you sweat - in the name of game design
Valve has been experimenting with biofeedback in video games, exploring how a player’s physiological signals can be used to determine their emotional state, and in turn potentially affect the game design.
Talking at the NeuroGaming Conference last week, and as reported by Venturebeat, Valve experimental psychologist Mike Ambinder explained that biofeedback can be utilized in video games in various ways.
via Gamasutra – News – Valve wants to see you sweat – in the name of game design.
Gaben (Valve) wants to see you sweat - in the name of game design
Hmm… Another Digimon Trademark Filed By Bandai
Aside from the Digimon online PC games Namco Bandai hasn’t done much with the series in the West. Out of the blue, Bandai filed a trademark for Digital Monsters specifically for use with video game software, computer game software, and card games. There’s a Digimon World trademark registered for use with video games, too.
via Hmm… Another Digimon Trademark Filed By Bandai | Siliconera.
Hmm… Another Digimon Trademark Filed By Bandai
Nintendo confirms hands-on E3 event for the show floor
Nintendo will host a hands-on event at its E3 booth on Tuesday June 11, the platform holder has confirmed.
In an invite sent to press, it said: “We’re giving you the chance to get closer to the games through a unique hands-on experience at our booth before the show opens.”
via Nintendo confirms hands-on E3 event for the show floor | News | Edge Online.
Nintendo confirms hands-on E3 event for the show floor
GameStop issues last call for PS2 trade-ins
GameStop has announced it will no longer take trade-ins for PS2 hardware, accessories and games after this month.
In a statement to Engadget, GameStop’s corporate office confirmed rumours regarding the discontinuation of Sony’s console – adding that the systems, along with its games and accessories, will still be sold at stores until the remaining stock runs out.
via GameStop issues last call for PS2 trade-ins | Games industry news | MCV.
GameStop issues last call for PS2 trade-ins
After SimCity debacle, EA leaves no doubt: Sims 4 works offline
Today’s announcement of The Sims 4 isn’t exactly earth-shattering, but what’s interesting is how in this post-SimCity world, Maxis and EA made sure to stress that this game is absolutely, positively, playable offline.
via Gamasutra – News – After SimCity debacle, EA leaves no doubt: Sims 4 works offline.
After SimCity debacle, EA leaves no doubt: Sims 4 works offline
Monday, May 6, 2013
Fox News host indicts games and movies during NRA speech
Guns good. Games bad. That’s the general sentiment expressed by speakers at the National Rifle Association, which held its annual meeting in Texas on Friday.
One speaker in particular, Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, cited violent video games and Hollywood movies as the spark that sets off mass murderers, according to Raw Story. She also told the audience of NRA members that alleged Boston bomber, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, has more rights than lawful gun owners. Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the two Boston bombing suspects, died attempting to evade law enforcement.
via Fox News host indicts games and movies during NRA speech | GamesBeat.
Fox News host indicts games and movies during NRA speech
Super Mario RPG Is A Club Nintendo Reward This Month
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is one of four Club Nintendo rewards in the U.S. this month. You can pick the game up for the Wii U Virtual Console for 200 coins.
via Super Mario RPG Is A Club Nintendo Reward This Month | Siliconera.
Super Mario RPG Is A Club Nintendo Reward This Month
Lego Breaking Bad The Video Game Parody
Breaking Bad is a favorite around the Internet for its cleverly cynical plots and its anti-hero protagonist, Walter White, so it’s a natural contrast to the cutesy nature of the Lego series by Traveller’s Tales. If you want some backgrounds based on this concept, check them out here.
via Lego Breaking Bad The Video Game Parody – [a]listdaily.
Lego Breaking Bad The Video Game Parody
Will Wright: Games "falling way short" as a medium, Sim City problems "inexcusable"
Will Wright is the veteran game designer who gave the world such classic titles as Sim City, Spore, and The Sims. Wright has moved on from the company he founded, Maxis (now a part of Electronic Arts), and has been working on new things at his small startup Stupid Fun Club. Wright gave a lecture at the University of California’s Santa Cruz campus recently, entitled "Gaming as a lens on the world." In the lecture, Wright spoke about the progress of game design. He feels the technology barriers are falling, and the more interesting problems left to solve are psychological ones; "That’s what we’re hacking," he said.
via Will Wright: Games "falling way short" as a medium | GamesIndustry International.
Will Wright: Games "falling way short" as a medium, Sim City problems "inexcusable"
Rumor: Guild 03 on the way.
Level 5 has registered “Wonderflick“, “Rare Drop Adventurer Note” and “Earth Devastating B-rank Girlfriend“.
None of these titles have been announced and all of them have been registered at once, so Siliconera is speculating that they could be included on a supposed ‘Guild 03‘.
via Rumor: Guild 03 on the way. -.
Rumor: Guild 03 on the way.
Rumor: Earthbound close to release
Nintendo confirmed Earthbound for a Wii U Virtual Console release this year, but a release date was not set.
The game appears listed on the Australian classification system. This tends to mean the product is near to be completed.
via Rumor: Earthbound close to be released. -.
Rumor: Earthbound close to release
Nintendo Figurines by Max Factory to Re-release This Winter
Have you ever appreciated the artistic craft found in video game and anime figurines or statuettes? If not, then you just might be able to after reading this piece of news.After the successful releases of the pose-able Link and Samus figurines or figma by Max Factory, followed by a rapid emptying of stocks and over-inflated aftermarket prices, the online retailer Big Bad Toy Store has announced that a new production run will occur for the following Nintendo ancillaries. Both figurines will run at $50 each, and is due at the fourth quarter this year.
via Nintendo Figurines by Max Factory to Re-release This Winter.
Nintendo Figurines by Max Factory to Re-release This Winter
Thursday, May 2, 2013
TimeGate in turmoil, owing creditors for engine licensing, pizza
The tale of Aliens: Colonial Marines’ mismanagement gained an additional layer on Wednesday when the game’s co-developer TimeGate Studios filed for bankruptcy protection with the Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court.
TimeGate’s bankruptcy protection filing comes on the heels of a 2009 legal battle with SouthPeak Interactive, in which SouthPeak was awarded $7.35 million and full control of the embattled Section 8 license. The final ruling on the arbitration award is pending within the U.S. Court of Appeals; in the bankruptcy protection petition, TimeGate listed their financial obligation to SouthPeak as "unknown."
via Gamasutra – News – TimeGate in turmoil, owing creditors for engine licensing, pizza.
TimeGate in turmoil, owing creditors for engine licensing, pizza
David Cage Says He Isn't A Game Designer For The Money, But To Share His Imagination
David Cage shared with VG247 that he isn’t in the business of creating games to make money. He said:
I put a lot of myself in the games we make. I don’t do work for hire. I don’t make games to make money. I make games by passion, because I want to share something, because I have something to tell.
His passion for storytelling has been evident in his creations. Heavy Rain was one of the most emotionally involved narratives of the last generation while Indigo Prophecy was full a complex cinematic experience.
via David Cage Says He Isn't A Game Designer For The Money, But To Share His Imagination.
David Cage Says He Isn't A Game Designer For The Money, But To Share His Imagination
The Last Of Us' Ending Leaked Online (No Spoilers Inside)
The juicy plot details of The Last of Us have reportedly been leaked online. If you don’t want the game ruined, which I’m assuming is the case, I suggest you tread the internet with caution.
According to Eurogamer, a few individuals have managed to crack into the demo that came packed with God of War: Ascension. In it they found a list of cutscene names embedded within the code that provide a good indication on where the story goes and ultimately how it ends.
via The Last Of Us' Ending Leaked Online (No Spoilers Inside).
The Last Of Us' Ending Leaked Online (No Spoilers Inside)
Official Nintendo Magazine retail sources, Call Of Duty: Ghosts Wii U confirmed
Activision stated: "We don’t have any news for the Wii U at this time, as we aren’t dating next generation platforms yet. Stay tuned."
However, it now seems as if Call Of Duty: Ghosts is coming to Wii U after all. Given that every Call Of Duty game apart from Modern Warfare 2 was released on Wii and that Black Ops 2 was a Wii U launch game, it’s not surprising that Call Of Duty: Ghosts is coming to Nintendo’s latest home console.
via Call Of Duty: Ghosts Wii U confirmed – Official Nintendo Magazine.
Official Nintendo Magazine retail sources, Call Of Duty: Ghosts Wii U confirmed
Game & Wario Wii U Release Date Revealed
Nintendo has announced that Game & Wario, it’s Wii U equivalent of the popular WarioWare series, will be available on 28 June 2013.
It’s purported to use the Wii U’s controller and TV combination in a number of innovative ways and, providing that’s true, could push other developers into developing for the console – something the Wii U has struggled with since its release.
via Game & Wario Wii U Release Date Revealed – NowGamer.
Game & Wario Wii U Release Date Revealed
Molyneux on New Xbox: "I don't want another way of looking at Facebook"
The always outspoken Peter Molyneux has admitted that he hopes Microsoft doesn’t forget to focus on the gaming credentials of the new Xbox.
Although details remain highly secretive, rumours abound that the machine will be positioned as much as a living room entertainment hub as it will a games machine – a sound strategy for markets like the US, perhaps, but possibly risky in Europe.
via Molyneux on New Xbox: "I don't want another way of looking at Facebook" | Games industry news | MCV.
Molyneux on New Xbox: "I don't want another way of looking at Facebook" | Games industry news | MCV
Free LEGO Star Wars Yoda game heading to mobiles
A free Yoda-themed LEGO Star Wars games will be released on mobiles on May 4th. As in, May The Fourth Be With You. Geddit?
Called LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles, it takes place amidst the turmoil of the Clone Wars and sees the aged Jedi Master instructing a new generation of Padawans in the Holocron Vault of Coruscant’s Jedi Temple.
via Free LEGO Star Wars Yoda game heading to mobiles | Games industry news | MCV.
Free LEGO Star Wars Yoda game heading to mobiles