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| Ghostbusters, cancelled or not? | |
Ghostbusters, cancelled or not? Published by: IrishGunner on Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,
Ghostbusters are they busted, read and find out: Yesterday's news that Activision Blizzard was only holding onto a select few Vivendi/Sierra properties going forward didn't look good for those awaiting the seemingly triumphant return of Ghostbusters. We contacted Sierra about the game's absence from Blizzavision's "to keep" list, and whether said omission spelled doom for the Ecto-1 crew. Good news, everyone: the game's not giving up the ghost.
A spokesperson for Sierra confirmed that, "First and foremost, the game is absolutely not canceled." But does it have a publisher? "[Sierra] is reviewing its options regarding those titles that it will not be publishing," we were told.
While not explicitly stated, it definitely sounds like Sierra has begun the process of shopping its remaining titles around to other publishers. These include Double Fine's hotly anticipated heavy metal adventure Brütal Legend. We're still awaiting word on its fate, but can't imagine Tim Schafer and crew letting a little publisher scuffle stop the rock.
I can't wait.
News-source: joystiq.com |
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| Doom 4 Anounced | |
Doom 4 AnouncedPublished by: frozenfire12 on Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,
Doom Fans Prepare, your cry for a new game is on its way!
The landmark Doom franchise is getting a new game in the series according to an announcement made today by id Software. The company revealed that Doom 4 is in production and that it is looking to hire talent to work on the game. It's unusual to basically reveal the existence of a game through basically a help-wanted ad; normally publishers like to trumpet the announcement.
Judging by the announcement, id is going to work on Doom 4 itself, which means that the company will develop two major titles simultaneously, something that it has never really done before in its long existence. Work is currently underway on Rage, which is a new franchise for id that blends vehicular combat with first-person action in a sci-fi setting.
It will be interesting to see where id goes with Doom 4. The previous game in the series, Doom 3, was released over four years ago and was basically a re-imagining of the original Doom, considered to be one of the most influential games of all time. Doom 3 was later released in an Xbox version. It's unknown what platforms Doom 4 will appear on, but considering that id is developing Rage for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, it's probable that Doom 4 will appear on those platforms as well.
IGN contacted id CEO Todd Hollenshead for comment, and he responded that the company just wanted to "leave it at the press announcement for now." So there it is, Doom 4 confirmed, but details to come at a much later date.
Be Sure to check back in here at 360-hq for more details as they are released. Until then feel free to discuss this in our fourms and add this game to your wishlist.
News Source: IGN
360-Hq Game Database: Doom 4 |
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| GTA IV: Liberty City Standout Features | |
GTA IV: Liberty City Standout FeaturesPublished by: forahobby on Thursday, May 01, 2008
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,
Ryan Treit from xbox.com reports on many of the outstanding new features of Grand Theft Auto IV after a dedicated day of hands-on time with Rockstar's latest masterpiece.
So much regarding Rockstar's already celebrated and critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto IV™ is common knowledge—the vast, open-ended sandbox style of play, the vibrantly alive metropolis of Liberty City (a re-imagining of New York), its gritty style and trademark humor, to name a few—that to restate the obvious is unnecessary.
Niko and Roman together again.
After several dedicated hours of play though, it remains remarkable just how vastly improved GTA IV is over its already brilliant predecessors. New feature after feature tumbles forth during the game's first couple of hours as Rockstar weaves new mechanics and options into an intimately familiar play-style, adding substance and infusing the game with a sense of freshness.
Let's take a look at some of the exciting new features and additions.
Niko's Drama
While Grand Theft Auto IV retains every bit of the series' much-loved sense of humor, it's worth noting that the core storyline offers just as much drama as it does wit. Niko Bellic's arc through Liberty City is both subtle and emotional as the game's excellent and believable digital acting adds weight to Niko's inevitable and often tragic descent into Liberty City's underworld.
The addition of a cover system may seem a simple change, sure, but it's a revolutionary one as firefights turn a great deal more towards the tactical side rather than classic running and gunning. |
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| Latest Downloadable Content for Ace Combat 6 arrives Mar 27, 2008 | |
Latest Downloadable Content for Ace Combat 6 arrives Mar 27, 2008 Published by: forahobby on Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360,
Spring-Themed Aircraft Variants Highlight Latest Downloadable Content for Ace Combat® 6: Fires of Liberation™
NAMCO BANDAI Games today revealed information and assets on the new downloadable content for Ace Combat® 6: Fires of Liberation™ that will be available for download from the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace on Thursday, March 27. Consisting of new single and multiplayer stages as well as original plane variations, the upcoming content allows players to further customize their play experience and light up the skies with all-new gameplay scenarios.
The following plane variants will be available for download on Thursday, March 27:
F-22A Raptor – Gryphus Emblem (Free): Mobility and speed have been exchanged for heavy armor and an increased weapons payload in this aircraft modeled after those of the heroes of Ace Combat X.
F-22A Raptor – Indigo Wing (200 Microsoft Points): Modified for performance at air shows and exhibitions, this aircraft is equipped with a maximum payload of colored smoke missiles.
F-14D SuperTomcat – Zipang (200 Microsoft Points): Inspired by the spring season, this aircraft conjures serene memories of cherry blossoms on the wind. Specialized tuning has resulted in precision mobility with minimal armor and firepower.
Razgriz Set 2 – Contains Su-47 Berkut, A-10A and Typhoon (300 Microsoft Points): This set of three planes bears the emblem of the Razgriz squadron, the heroes of Ace Combat 5. Each plane is accentuated with advanced durability to ensure the survival of all squad members in even the most hostile missions.
F-22A Raptor – The Idolmaster Haruka (400 Microsoft Points): This aircraft’s speed often puts it in danger, but its friendly appearance is sure to make it a favorite of friend and foe alike.
Mirage2000-5 – The Idolmaster Yayoi (400 Microsoft Points): The world’s most energetic aircraft, this plane can be a handful once it’s wound up and ready to go.
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The downloadable content for Ace Combat 6 launching next week also includes the following single player and online multiplayer stages:
Co-op Battle Download #2 (300 Microsoft Points): Join forces with up to four players over the frozen arctic tundra as you attempt to defeat the Chandelier doomsday weapon.
Ace of Aces Mission #2 (300 Microsoft Points): A new single player stage for the masters of Ace Combat 6, this new mission’s challenge exceeds that of the game’s previous highest difficulty level. Take flight and hold back the unrelenting enemy onslaught to save Vitoze, the last remaining Emmerian stronghold. Using the new counter charge system, players can earn additional allied reinforcements by defeating enemies within certain time parameters.
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation is currently available in stores nationwide for the Xbox 360®.
360-Hq Game Database: Ace Combat 6 for Xbox 360 |
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| Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom Now Available | |
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom Now AvailablePublished by: forahobby on Sunday, January 13, 2008
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,
Arm Yourselves! The Wait for “Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom” is Over
Xbox-360-exclusive “Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom” now available in North America from BLUESIDE, Inc. and Microsoft. PDLC coming Jan. 22
 Dust off your battle armor and take up your weapon of choice. “Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom,” the highly anticipated Xbox 360 exclusive from BLUESIDE, Inc. ships today to retailers nationwide. Available for an ESRP of $59.99 and rated “M” for Mature, “KUF: CoD” combines classic characters from previous “Kingdom Under Fire” games with an exciting new Action RPG format to excite and engage players in a whole new way.
Featuring more than 50 abilities, 60 enhancements and infinite combinations of weapons, abilities and spells, gamers will battle menacing monsters across six acts like the gruesome Flesh Golem or the scorpion-like Necromancer. Familiar heroes like Regnier, Leinhart and Celine return with three additional playable characters to find their way out of darkness and back into the Realm of Light.
Fight alone or with up to three friends utilizing the full co-op multiplayer experience on Xbox LIVE. “Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom” is one of the first network RPG online games for consoles featuring a seamless switch between offline and online gameplay. Available exclusively through multiplayer mode, players can obtain an exciting collection of rare and advanced items and abilities as well as create custom weapons and armor through Item Synthesis.
To further enhance the experience, players will be able to acquire new downloadable content Jan. 22 through Xbox LIVE. Available character content will range from amusing wearable add-ons like goggles and hats to intimidating animal skull helmets. For more information on “KUF: CoD” and all the latest information from the team at BLUESIDE, visit www.xbox.com/KUFCOD and www.kufcod.com.
360-Hq Game Database: Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom for Xbox 360 |
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| 'Kingdom Under Fire Demo' on Xbox Live | |
'Kingdom Under Fire Demo' on Xbox LivePublished by: wes213 on Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360,
Not satisfied with all the games you got earlier this week on that Holiday-type day? Well, check out the demo for Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom on Xbox Live.
This delightfully Asian-style RPG hack'n'slash should provide a few hours of mindless hacking'n'slashing.
Hope you got 1.2 gigs free on that HD.
News-Source: G4TV-TheFeed
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| The Secret Xbox 360 Games | |
The Secret Xbox 360 GamesPublished by: wes213 on Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,
At 360-Hq we do our best to bring you all the latest and greatest gaming and technology info for your xbox 360.
Read below for insight and detailed info on eight games that will rock your 360, starting next year...
Gears of War 2
 We loved Epic's system seller as much as the next gamer. Probably EVEN MORE. But, come on, after the neverending hype it had... it patently wasn't finished, was it? The whole 'leaping into a jeep and roaring off just as the long-awaited Brumak tottered into view' reeked of a stitch-up, and when it was announced at E3 that PC owners would be getting a shedload of extra content... that was a ripe fart in the face for 360 owners.
Except, if you really believe those naysayers then you're missing the bigger picture. As critically acclaimed as it was, Gears ended up being a sacrificial lamb to some extent. Why? So that the true blockbuster - Gears 2 - a bigger, better, ballsier and markedly more ambitious outing could shine even brighter. Epic are already well into development with their Halo 3 killer; in fact, by the time it's announced to widespread gasps and hollers at the climax of the Microsoft presentation at E3 '08 in the summer, Gears 2 may even be at a stage where it's on course for a 'shock' Christmas 2008 release.
Don't believe it's possible given Epic's tradition of not releasing games until they're done? How about this: the hard work has been done already in Gears 1; the world, the characters, the engine, animations, multiplayer, it's all already in place. Gears 2 is all about refinement and spectacle. Certainly, the additional content in the PC version of Gears 1 is going to be highly symp-tomatic of what we can expect in Gears 2. You can bet too that Epic'll be gauging its critical and commercial reception as a dry run for their sequel.
At this moment, the Unreal Engine 3 is being tweaked so that monstrosities like the Brumak can now be brought to life and battlefields are far more expansive - more bosses, tides of larger enemies and a nippier frame rate.
If Epic are confident enough to give their Unreal editor toolset to Joe Public, just imagine what kind of wonderlands their designers are whipping up. The five fresh chapters exclusive to the PC version, all featuring large-scale out-door 'trench warfare' style mash-ups, are a taste of what we'll be playing in the sequel. Put your mortgage on tidied up vehicle sections (the Krill escape was clever, but fatally flawed), and - whisper it! - taking to the skies for an on-rails airborne encounter as Epic attempt to mix gameplay up a bit.
Interestingly, President of Epic Games Mike Capps mentioned in an interview this month that Gears' super-popular multiplayer mode was almost given the chop because he "thought it wasn't coming together fast enough". Yet now that CoD4 has come along with its near-flawless matchmaking and multilayered levels of customisation, Epic are going have to raise their game to compete.
Again, while the PC version boasts a new multiplayer mode and refined lobby system, the coding team will be looking demonstrate more ingenuity in multiplayer Gears 2. Like, one player becoming a Berserker and chasing down rival humans or Locusts; and a survival face-off to see who can stay alive as wave after wave of Krill bear down on you. Other things on Epic's 'To Do' List: a longer, deeper Campaign; new weapons, including a flamethrower; four player co-op; a class system; new executions; more choice in the branching level design; true destructible cover; enhanced squad AI and - finally! - a half-decent grenade tossing system. Oh, and a story which kicks things on - but also looks back. That means a playable prologue mission detailing exactly what Fenix did to wind up in the slammer. Exciting stuff.
News-Source: computerandvideogames
Read more for the full list of games that computerandvideogames.com is claiming to know will hit the shelfs. |
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| This Week: PS3 UT III, The Orange Box | |
This Week: PS3 UT III, The Orange BoxPublished by: wes213 on Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,
Unreal Tournament III and The Orange Box finally make their way to PlayStation 3 this week.
It’s a good week for PS3 owners as they’ll finally be able to get their hands on one of this year’s best (and best value) packages in the form of The Orange Box, as well as Epic’s 2007 PS console exclusive shooter Unreal Tournament III.
 There’s also a host of Wii titles making their way to stores this week, thanks largely to publisher Destineer, while it’s pretty quiet on the Xbox 360, PSP and DS front.
Releasing this week:
BlackSite: Area 51 – PS3
Midway
Daisenryaku Exceed – PS2
Valcon
Golden Compass – PC
Sega
Half Life 2 Orange Box – PS3
EA
Indy 500 Legends – Wii
Destineer
Kawasaki Quad Bikes – Wii
Destineer
Kidz Sports: Basketball – Wii
Destineer
Luxor 2 – DS
MacPlay
Madden NFL 08 Espanol – Xbox 360, PS2
EA
Mythmakers: Orbs of Doom – Wii
Destineer
NCAA March Madness 2008 – Xbox 360, PS3, PS2
EA
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum – PS2
SNK Playmore USA
Showtime Boxing – Wii |
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| Developers could learn from homebrew DS, says Carmack | |
Developers could learn from homebrew DS, says Carmack Published by: wes213 on Monday, November 12, 2007
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,
Tom Bramwell Wishes homebrew would be sanctioned by platform holders
Doom creator John Carmack believes the DS would make a great proving ground for upstart programmers if only platform holders didn't stifle homebrew development.
 "It is a shame that homebrew development can't be officially sanctioned and supported, because it would be a wonderful platform for a modern generation of programmers to be able to get a real feel for low level design work," Carmack told IGN in an interview about Orcs & Elves, "to be contrasted with the high level web and application work that so many entry level people start with."
Carmack took a similar route to creating Orcs & Elves, id Software's upcoming Nintendo DS game - created as a collaboration between Carmack and Fountainhead Software.
As he explained at QuakeCon 2007, he got the 3D code that underpins the game up and running in four days during one of his "working retreats" - where he locks himself in a hotel room for two weeks with no internet connection "for completely focused work".
Unofficial homebrew solutions do exist for DS, using flash cards for storage, but they're not supported by Nintendo because of the potential for piracy.
News-Source: GameIndustry |
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| Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom Launch Dates | |
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom Launch DatesPublished by: forahobby on Monday, October 15, 2007
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,
The highly anticipated next chapter in the acclaimed “Kingdom Under Fire” series is set to ship exclusively on Xbox 360 in the following regions worldwide.
Launch Dates All Regions:
Japan , Australia/New Zealand and Asia Dec. 13
Americas (U.S., Canada, Latin America) Jan. 8, 2008
Europe, the Middle East and Africa Feb. 1, 2008
“Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom” will take action RPG to a new level by featuring randomly generated and fully destructible maps, your favorite KUF characters, customizable weapons, and Seamless 2-4 player co-op action. Check out www.xbox.com/kufcod for more details. More information will be available soon, so please stay tuned.
360-Hq Game Database: Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom for Xbox 360 |
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