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How the Steam Forward Saved Introversion

2011-06-13T13:15:22Z

Introversion, the indie studio behind Uplink, Darwinia, and Defcon were about ready to close it’s doors until Valve helped turn things around.

According to their development blog, their February release of Darwinia+ didn’t sell well, and they were in trouble. “Internally we knew within about an hour of Darwinia+’s launch that it hadn’t done well enough.”

The studio that was founded in 2001 began shutting the doors tight, selling off the office furniture. “We’d been through crises before, but we’d always wanted to solve the problem and find a solution, this time it was a bit like there was nothing left to save.”

As a last resort, the team turned to Valve Software’s Steam platform with a plan of doing a promotion with achievements to their 2007 strategy title, Defcon. Doing this gave Introversion a better chance at promoting the game on the store front page. Valve delivered the promotion, and exceeded their expectations. “When combined with our low burn rate (no office or staff now) we had gone from being fearful about paying our mortgages to having a year’s operating capital in the bank. This was good, but paled in comparison to the fact that we were working together as a team again. Just like the old days.”

Red Faction: Armageddon Revealed

2011-06-13T13:15:25Z

The fourth installment of Volition’s destructive space shooter is set to return next March, as THQ announced.

Red Faction: Armageddon takes place half a century after the events of Guerilla, back into the deep tunnels that defined the setting of the first two games. Martian Colonists discover a new kind of life that releases a long dormant of evil.

Armageddon will take advantage of “Volition’s groundbreaking Geo-Mod 2.0 technology” and “never-before-seen physics-based weaponry” such as a Magnet Gun.

Dungeon Siege III Announced

2011-06-13T13:15:27Z

With E3 just a week away, Square Enix has announced that Dungeon Siege III is currently in development at Obsidian Entertainment with guidance from original creators, Gas Powered Games. Dungeon Siege is an action RPG game that is expected to release on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, featuring four player co-op. Though details are scarce, the announcement promises “a deep story that only Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment can deliver.”

Expect more details next week.

Beyond Good & Evil 2 Still in Development

2011-01-31T17:56:06Z

Today, Eurogamer has confirmed that Beyond Good & Evil 2 is in fact, still in development under the hands of Michel Ancel. It was rumored last week that he had left to start his own studio, and that BG&E2 had been cancelled. When asked if it was still in development, the PR simply stated: “Yes.”

That game has been said to be in production for two years, though there has hardly been anything shown other than a short teaser trailer. We sure hope to see more of the game soon.

Alan Wake DLC Coming July 27

2011-01-31T17:56:10Z

Though the game has yet to come out, Remedy’s psychological action thriller, Alan Wake will get its first DLC July 27th, 2010. No other details have been revealed, however those who purchase a brand new copy of Alan Wake will receive a voucher code, that unlocks the DLC for free.

Alan Wake hits Europeans stores tomorrow and North American stores on the 18th.

Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty Release Date Announced!

2010-05-03T22:22:16Z

Blizzard Entertainment has finally announced that Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty will be released worldwide on July 27, 2010 for both PC and Mac. The digital release will follow shortly after, directly from the Blizzard Store.

“We’ve been looking forward to revisiting the StarCraft universe for many years, and we’re excited that the time for that is almost here,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Thanks to our beta testers, we’re making great progress on the final stages of development, and we’ll be ready to welcome players all over the world to StarCraft II and the new Battle.net in just a few months.”

The campaign focuses primarily on the Terran campaign, with the other races to follow in future retail releases.

Zeno Clash Available May 5

2010-05-03T20:50:47Z

The upcoming first-person brawler, Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition will be released May 5 on Xbox Live Arcade for 1200 MS Points / $15.00. Published by Atlus and developed by ACE Team, the ultimate edition promises various changes and improvements such as balance tweaks, additional new weapons, and cooperative play either online or split screen.

Halo Reach Beta Available for ODST Owners

2010-05-03T19:11:40Z

The Multiplayer beta for Halo Reach is now available for Halo 3: ODST owners, allowing them to play the game until May 19, 2010. The beta currently offers four multiplayer maps along with various different playlists, however, more will be rolled out over the next two weeks.

To play the beta, simply go to the main menu of ODST and choose “Play the Beta.”

The final game will be available this coming fall exclusively for Xbox 360.

Steam Coming to OSX May 12th

2010-05-03T19:10:02Z

Valve’s digital distribution platform, Steam will arrive on Mac OS On May 12. There were no other details given, though it is expected that the Mac versions of Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Portal and the Half-Life series will be available. Future Valve games such as Portal 2 are expected to launch for both PC and Mac simultaneously. PC owners will be able to install the Mac counterpart and vice versa.

Dead Space 2 Trailer Released

2013-10-08T06:13:47Z

Visceral Games have released a brief reveal trailer of Dead Space 2 titled, “Dementia,” which gives a small taste of what to expect out of the highly anticipated sequel. To accommodate the release, the official Dead Space 2 website launched, featuring an audio log as well as a couple wallpapers available to download.

Dead Space 2 is set to release early next year.

See more at EA.com.

First Alan Wake DLC to be Included with New Copies

2010-04-29T22:20:54Z

Those who buy a copy with Remedy’s psychological thriller, Alan Wake will receive a free voucher code for the first episode of DLC which will be coming later this year.

The Xbox 360 exclusive is set to release on May 14, 2010 in Europe and May 18, 2010 in North America.

Just Cause 2 Demo Sets Down March 4

2010-02-26T19:14:15Z

Avalanche Studio’s forthcoming open-world action title will be getting the demo treatment next week: the Just Cause 2 demo will launch on Steam, PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live Marketplace on Thursday, March 4.

Demo players can explore a 35 square-mile subsection of the 400 square-mile Panau archipelago contained in the full game, which releases March 23 in North America.

Alpha Protocol Dated for June 1 on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3

2010-02-26T21:36:01Z

Obsidian’s long-awaited espionage RPG Alpha Protocol finally has a date: the game will be released on the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on the first day of June, in North America.

“The wait has been worth it. It is time for an RPG to go beyond fantasy and space,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing for SEGA of America.

“The genre needs a shot in the arm, and renowned developer Obsidian has delivered,” he continued. “Alpha Protocol will be the absolute best it can be, and we look forward to revealing fresh aspects of it to the community in the upcoming months.”

Alpha Protocol prides itself on its deep-level of player customization and diverging storylines.

Warner Bros. Acquires Majority Stake in ‘Arkham Asylum’ Dev Rocksteady

2010-02-26T17:38:33Z

Warner Bros. has acquired a majority stake in British developer Rocksteady Studios, the media conglomerate announced in a statement today.

Most recently, Rocksteady released Batman: Arkham Asylum, to both critical and commercial acclaim, earning over 90% on Metacritic and moving over three million units worldwide.

“Rocksteady demonstrated its professionalism and extraordinary development abilities with Batman: Arkham Asylum,” said Kevin Tsujihara, president, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. “This arrangement is a great strategic fit and we are very pleased to solidify our relationship with this talented development team.”

Rocksteady is currently working on a follow-up to Arkham Asylum, targeted for release later this year.

The Haunted Wins First Place in Epic’s ‘Make Something Unreal’ Contest

2010-02-26T04:51:18Z

Unreal Tournament developers Epic Games have announced the five winners of their latest ‘Make Something Unreal’ Contest.’

The Haunted, developed by Michael Hegemann and The Haunted team, took first place, winning $50,000 with the addition of a commercial license of Unreal Engine 3.

Epic awarded the following 4 winners with $40,000, $30,000, $20,000, and $10,000 in cash prizes, respectively.

The Ball – Toltec Studios
Angels Fall First: Planetstorm – AFF: Planetstorm Team
Prometheus – Rachel Cordone and The Prometheus Team
Hazard: The Journey of Life – Alexander Bruce

More details of the contest can be found on the official Make Something Unreal site.

Activision: New Call of Duty, Tony Hawk, Guitar Hero in 2010

2010-02-26T04:33:08Z

Publisher Activision-Blizzard has revealed their plans for 2010 during Wednesday’s conference call. They have confirmed that their most popular franchises, such as Call of Duty, Tony Hawk, and Guitar Hero, will return by the end of the calendar year.

New Call of Duty games will continue to be released yearly, with a new title expected by Treyarch at the end of 2010. Bobby Kotick also suggested that the franchise may incorporate subscription plans in the future, based on the success of World of Warcraft.

Both Guitar Hero and DJ Hero are expected to return this year with a stronger emphasis on the software, but due to the decline of the rhythm games, Activision has promised to cut down the costs of hardware and reduce the number of games released.

A new Tony Hawk title is also expected, once again utilizing the same motion-sensitive skateboard peripheral as the previous game, Tony Hawk: Ride. Despite its poor sales, Activision expects to release a stronger title, without distractions of new hardware

It was also mentioned that Bizarre Creation’s upcoming racing title, Blur, will launch a multiplayer beta this coming March, although it was not said which platforms it would be open to.

Finally, Blizzard expects to release two of its highly anticipated games this year: Starcraft 2 is targeted to arrive during the middle of 2010, with closed beta testing “ready to launch this month.”

World of Warcraft also returns in the upcoming expansion, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, due in the ‘back half of 2010.’ The expansion completely revamps the old world for low level characters and invites existing players to level up to 85 and challenge new dungeons.

Blizzard has previously focused on high level content leaving the old world unchanged since it’s 2004 launch, contributing to the stabilization of subscriptions. Since 2008, World of Warcraft has maintained a stable 11.5 million subscribers, however, Blizzard stated that only 30 percent of people that purchase the game past the first ten levels, let alone continue after the first month.

Cataclysm’s strong emphasis on low level content provides a fresh and accessible start for new players, which could potentially increase high sales and subscription numbers for Activision Blizzard.

Next Assassin's Creed Continues Ezio's Adventure, Contains Multiplayer

2013-10-08T06:15:44Z

Ubisoft has stated in their Q3 investor call today that the next Asssassin’s Creed game will continue Ezio’s journey in Rome, in his quest to eviscerate the remaining Templars. It will also include an “innovative assassination multiplayer mode” that players can compete within.

No further details were revealed, however Ubisoft has made it a point that cooperative play is expected from their new release.

New Ghost Recon Arriving Later This Year

2010-02-11T02:23:03Z

Ubisoft has just announced their latest installment of Ghost Recon, offically entitled “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Solder” to be released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 along with a release designed specifically for the Wii.

The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions have been confirmed to release simultaneously this coming winter. There were no details given about a PC version.

Developed by Ubisoft Paris, responsible for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 1 and 2, the game will feature, “cutting-edge technology, prototype high-tech weaponry, and state-of-the-art single-player and multiplayer modes.”

Multiplayer beta invitations will be bundled with the Xbox 360 release of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction, due April 16, although the beta won’t go live until this summer.

Gamescom 2009: Sony Debut Dead Nation, A Zombie Shooter Coming to PSN

2013-10-08T06:16:13Z

Finnish developer creators of the Super Stardust franchise, have debuted their newest project at Gamescom today, a top-down coming exclusively to the PlayStation Network. While no release date was cited, the game includes both local and online cooperative multiplayer for up to two players. Enjoy the debut trailer and screenshots below.

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Gamescom 2009 Dead Nation Trailer

Gamescom 2009 Dead Nation Screens

Gamescom 2009: Sony Reveal $299 PlayStation 3 Slim, Arriving in September

2013-10-08T06:16:30Z

After months of speculation, Sony finally announced a slimmed-down version of its PlayStation 3 home console at its Gamescom press conference this morning. While its being hailed as the “PS3 Slim” by fans and the press, the newly designed model will actually replace all previous PlayStation 3 units at retail upon launch next month.

The console is no longer a glossy piano black, but instead a charcoal matte plastic. It includes an easily swapable 120GB hard drive, lacks backward compatibility with PlayStation 2 games, and will hit retailers in North America, Europe, and Asia on September 1 of this year, for $299 USD and €299. Also, effective starting today, all current 80GB HDD and 160GB HDD PlayStation 3 units will each enjoy a $100 price cut, down to $299 and $399 USD, respectively.

For even more infoporn, enjoy the following excerpt from the official press release:

The internal design architecture of the new PS3 system, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit to the cooling mechanism, has been completely redesigned, achieving a much slimmer and lighter body. Compared to the very first PS3 model with 60GB HDD, the internal volume as well as its thickness and weight are trimmed down to approximately two-thirds. Furthermore, power consumption is also cut to two-thirds, helping to reduce fan noise. While inheriting the sleek curved body design of the original model, the form factor of the new PS3 system features a new meticulous design with textured surface finish, giving an all new impression and a casual look. With the compact body and casual appearance, the newly introduced model will appeal to a wider audience who are looking to buy the best entertainment system for their home.

Concurrently with the release of the new PS3 system, SCE will modify the PS3 brand name from “PLAYSTATION 3” to “PlayStation 3”, and introduce a new logo, which is engraved on the surface of the new PS3 system. By unifying under the familiar “PlayStation” name, which represents the entire PlayStation family, PS3 together with PlayStation 2 and PSP will further expand the PlayStation business, and will continue to enhance the entertainment experience along with the ever-growing PlayStation Network.

The new PS3 continues to offer the cutting-edge features and functions of the current models, such as the ability to enjoy high-definition Blu-ray disc (BD) movies and games, as well as various content and services downloadable through the network. The new PS3’s storage size has increased from 80GB to 120GB, and with the extra capacity users will be able to store more games, music, photos, videos as well as various content and services available through PlayStation Network. Having more than 27 million registered accounts around the world, PlayStation Network offers more than 15,000 pieces of digital content, ranging from game titles, trailers, and demos to more than 15,000 movies and TV shows via PlayStation Store. PlayStation Network members can also download free applications, such as PlayStation Home, a ground-breaking 3D social gaming community available on PS3 that allows users to interact, communicate and share gaming experiences, as well as Life with PlayStation, which offers users various news and information on a TV monitor in the living room by connecting the PS3 to the network.

Since the launch of PS3 in November 2006, the number of BD-based titles has reached more than 1,000 titles and downloadable PS3 games to 1,400 titles worldwide, with the support from a broad range of third party game developers and publishers. In addition to this extensive software title line-up, exciting and attractive new titles are to be released from SCE Worldwide Studios, including Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, EyePet, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, Heavy Rain, God of War 3, MAG, ModNation Racer, Gran Turismo 5 and more.

Other features of the new PS3 include:

PS3 system software update version 3.00

Concurrently with the release of new PS3, system software will be upgraded to version 3.00 on September 1. The update adds various user-friendly features such as the “What’s New” screen, where users can quickly browse the new items available in PlayStation Store as well as their recently played games directly on the XMB (XrossMediaBar), with short cuts to each piece of content. PS3 will evolve continuously with the system software updates, further improving the operability and enhancing the user experience available through the network. PS3 owners will be able to enjoy new features by simply updating the PS3 system software to version 3.00 via the “System Update” function on the XMB.

BRAVIA Sync Feature

The new PS3 system is also equipped with the BRAVIA Sync feature. By connecting the new PS3 system and a BRAVIA TV with the HDMI cable, users are able to directly operate the XMB on PS3 using the TV remote control. Other functions include “System Standby” that will automatically turn off the PS3 system when the BRAVIA TV is turned off

“Vertical Stand” for new PS3 (CECH-2000 series)

By utilizing the separately sold “Vertical Stand”, users will be able to set the new PS3 in vertical position, making it easier to place the PS3 system anywhere at home. The vertical stand will become available in Japan on September 3, 2009, at a RRP of 2,000 yen (including tax) and in North America at US$24.

Removal of “Install Other OS” feature

The new PS3 system will focus on delivering games and other entertainment content, and users will not be able to install other Operating Systems to the new PS3 system.

Along with a vast line-up of attractive and exciting entertainment content with the new PS3 system, SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment.

Product Outline

PlayStation 3 (CECH-2000A)
Product name: PlayStation 3
Product code: CECH-2000A (Charcoal Black)
CPU: Cell Broadband Engine
GPU: RSX
Audio output: LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC
Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
Hard disk: 2.5” Serial ATA 120GB
Inputs/Outputs: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 x2
Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) × 1
Wireless Networking: IEEE 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
AV output: Resolution 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
HDMI OUT connector
AV MULTI OUT connector
Digital out (optical) connector
Drive (read only) maximum read rate: BD × 2 (BD-ROM), DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM), CD × 24 (CD-ROM)
Power: AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: Approx. 250W
External dimensions: Approx. 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)
Mass: Approx. 3.2kg
Included: PlayStation 3 system, Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK 3), AC power cord, AV cable (composite), USB cable

A few more images of the console (from the top, front, and rear) are below.

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