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Electronic Arts Engineer Blasts the Wii U

EA might not have officially explained its reasoning for nixing support of the Wii U, but a senior EA engineer did his due diligence in a recent barrage of scathing tweets.

by Brian Sipple | May 20, 2013 | 25 Comments
Microsoft Revealing ‘Tonnes of Exclusive’ Next-Gen Xbox Titles at E3

Between its May 21 conference and E3 2013, Microsoft is promising major reveals regarding the next-generation Xbox. First and foremost: exclusive games.

by Brian Sipple | May 19, 2013 | 7 Comments
‘Twisted Metal’ Creator David Jaffe Returns to Vehicle Combat With ‘Autoduel’

David Jaffe might have left ‘Twisted Metal’ behind but not the vehicle combat genre. Get the first details on his latest project, ‘Autoduel,’ developed with indie studio Pixelbionic.

by Brian Sipple | May 17, 2013 | 1 Comment
Lionhead Job Listings Hint at ‘Fable 4′ ‘Reimagining’ the Franchise

A pair of new Lionhead Studios job listings appear highly suggestive of work on ‘Fable 4.’ Interestingly, they also solicit applicants with experience in ‘reimagining’ existing franchises.

by Brian Sipple | May 16, 2013 | 10 Comments
Ubisoft Suspends ’1666′ Development; New Next-Gen IP & AAA Title in the Works

Ubisoft has announced the development suspension of Patrice Desilets’s ’1666,’ but revealed that two new AAA titles — one a brand new IP — are slated to release within the next 12 months.

by Brian Sipple | May 15, 2013 | No Comments
‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ Screens Preview Gameplay, Weapons, Nazis & More

1960 under Nazi control? Bethesda has released a batch of new screenshots and concept art for ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ illustrating the next-gen shooter’s vision of alternate history.

by Brian Sipple | May 14, 2013 | 2 Comments
2K Debuts First Gameplay Footage, New Screens for ‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified’

2K has released a new gameplay trailer, a gameplay walkthrough, and screenshots for ‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified,’ delving deeper into its tactical third-person action.

by Brian Sipple | May 13, 2013 | 1 Comment
‘The Last of Us’ Infects TV with a Brand New Commercial

Naughty Dog continues to build its marketing campaign for ‘The Last of Us,’ releasing a brand new 30-second TV spot. Catch it right here.

by Brian Sipple | May 11, 2013 | 1 Comment
Batgirl Claws Through New ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Gameplay Footage

As the second DLC character confirmed for ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us,’ Batgirl squares off against (and eviscerates) the Joker in an all-new gameplay trailer.

by Brian Sipple | May 9, 2013 | 7 Comments
‘Assassin’s Creed’ Creative Director Patrice Desilets Fired, Vows to Fight Ubisoft ‘Vigorously’

Just months after rejoining Ubisoft, former ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Creative Director Patrice Desilets has been fired. But the alleged circumstances have him vowing to fight the company ‘vigorously.’

by Brian Sipple | May 7, 2013 | 10 Comments
‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Special Edition Detailed; Pre-Orders Available Now

Sony has announced an upcoming special edition for Quantic Dream’s ‘Beyond: Two Souls.’ Read up on its host of offerings right here.

by Brian Sipple | May 7, 2013 | No Comments
PS4 Controller’s Share Button Will Conform with Developer Limitations

According to Sony, developers will have the ability to disable the PlayStation 4 controller’s Share button during specified moments of gameplay.

by Brian Sipple | May 6, 2013 | 10 Comments
‘Fuse’ Demo to Light Up Xbox Live, PSN May 7; ‘Fable’s Vision’ Trailer Released

EA and Insomniac have announced that a demo for their upcoming co-op shooter, ‘Fuse,’ will be available May 7 over Xbox Live and PSN. Check out the latest trailer, meanwhile, right here.

by Brian Sipple | May 4, 2013 | 4 Comments
‘Cyberpunk 2077′ Devs Discuss Customization, Story & Anti-’Blade Runner’ World

CD Projekt RED has outlined intriguing new details regarding the customization, narrative and atmosphere of ‘Cyberpunk 2077.’ Read why it’s saying not to expect another ‘Blade Runner.’

by Brian Sipple | May 3, 2013 | 7 Comments
Peter Molyneux: Next-Gen Xbox Should be ‘For Playing Games,’ not Netflix or Facebook

What’s ‘Fable’ creator Peter Molyneux’s ideal next-generation Xbox? One that plays great games, obviously — just leave the Netflix and Facebook and TV applications to another device.

by Brian Sipple | May 2, 2013 | 13 Comments
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Official: New Story, Current/Next-Gen, November 5th Release Date

Activision officially announces ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts.’ Read on for release date, console and concept details, as well as a new teaser trailer and box art.

by Brian Sipple | May 1, 2013 | 23 Comments
Microsoft’s IllumiRoom Demo Shines New Light on Next-Gen Potential

Though still in its prototype phase, Microsoft has released a new 5-minute tech demo showcasing the intriguing abilities of its ‘IllumiRoom’ projection technology.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 30, 2013 | 9 Comments
Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs’ Releasing November 19; New Gameplay Trailer Debuted

One of the next generation’s most anticipated games, Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs’ finally has a release date — and a brand new slice of action-packed gameplay footage.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 29, 2013 | 3 Comments
Next ‘Call of Duty’ Set for May 1st Reveal; Is the Series Going Next-Gen w/ ‘Ghosts’?

As evidence continues to mount surrounding the next ‘Call of Duty’, the date of Activision’s official reveal appears to have been outed as May 1st.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 26, 2013 | 1 Comment
Electronic Arts Hit w/ Widespread Layoffs; Closes EA Partners & Other Divisions

In the midst of realignment, Electronic Arts has announced a substantial number of employee layoffs and studio shutdowns. Reports also indicate that the EA Partners program has been terminated.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 25, 2013 | 39 Comments
Oculus Rift In Action: ‘Skyrim’ and the Service of Mental Health

Two new videos have appeared this week demonstrating the Oculus Rift VR headset’s revolutionary potential — both for gaming and the treatment of mental health patients.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 23, 2013 | 2 Comments
THQ Reveals Buyers of Remaining Franchises, Including ‘Darksiders’ and ‘Homeworld’

After confirming their sale last week, THQ has revealed the publishers that will be acquiring its remaining franchises — including ‘Darksiders’ and ‘Homeworld.’

by Brian Sipple | Apr 22, 2013 | 9 Comments
343 Details the Tweaks of ‘Halo 4′s’ Upcoming Weapon Update

In the latest Halo Bulletin, 343 Industries sheds light on the tweaks and balances being worked in to the upcoming ‘Halo 4′ weapon update.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 19, 2013 | 7 Comments
Bethesda Unveiling New Game from ‘Resident Evil’ Creator Shinji Mikami on Friday

Arriving this Friday, Bethesda’s next big reveal has nothing to do with ‘Fallout 4′, but rather ‘Resident Evil’ creator Shinji Mikami’s survival horror project, ‘Zwei’, from Tango Gameworks.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 18, 2013 | 3 Comments
David Cage: ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Players Will Never Do the Same Thing Twice

It might be longer than its predecessor, ‘Heavy Rain,’ but according to director David Cage ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ will never ask players to do the same thing twice.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 16, 2013 | 1 Comment
New ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ Gameplay Trailer Highlights Multiple Combat Styles

Stealth, silence, or outright violence. The latest trailer for ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ highlights the many lethal combat styles at Sam Fisher’s disposal.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 15, 2013 | 5 Comments
‘Dark Souls 2′ Director: ‘Dark Souls’ PC Port Was ‘Half-Assed’; Sequel to Receive Full Care

‘Dark Souls 2′ director Yui Tanimura admitted that while the rushed PC development of ‘Dark Souls 1′ was ‘half-assed,’ a full development cycle for the sequel will guarantee its satisfaction of fan expectations.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 12, 2013 | 3 Comments
Microsoft Creative Director Resigns After Always-On and ‘#dealwithit’ Tweets

After igniting an uproar on Twitter over always-online Internet functionality, Microsoft Creative Director Adam Orth has departed the company by what’s believed to be resignation.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 11, 2013 | 14 Comments
Bethesda Teases New, ‘Boundary-Pushing’ Announcements in 2013

After a relatively quiet 2012, Bethesda Marketing VP Pete Hines hinted that upcoming announcements will see the company ‘make more noise’ in 2013.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 10, 2013 | 27 Comments
Report: Next-Gen Xbox to Use AMD Chipsets, Preventing Backwards Compatibility

A new report claims the next-gen Xbox will implement AMD’s Jaguar-based chipsets — giving as it much power as the PS4, but also excluding backwards compatibility.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 9, 2013 | 27 Comments
New ‘Black Ops 2′ Trailer Calls in The Replacers for ‘Uprising’ DLC

Starring Peter Stormare and J.B. Smoove, the latest trailer for ‘Black Ops 2′s’ Uprising DLC calls on “The Replacers” to keep enthralled players’ lives in order.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 8, 2013 | 3 Comments
‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Cancelled on Wii U

After months of speculation, Sega has confirmed its cancellation of the Wii U version of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines,’ arguably closing the book on the game’s messy existence.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 5, 2013 | 7 Comments
Report: ‘Star Wars 1313′ Was Centered Around Boba Fett; Revival Chances Slim

In the wake of a grim future after LucasArts’ shutdown, a new report has revealed that ‘Star Wars 1313′ was to be centered around Boba Fett. Concept art even exists to prove it.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 4, 2013 | 18 Comments
Is David Hayter Secretly Still Involved with ‘Metal Gear Solid 5?’

Despite news that David Hayter would not be reprising his role as Snake in ‘Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain’, a response from the actor himself has prompted suspicion of another Kojima hoax.

by Brian Sipple | Apr 2, 2013 | 16 Comments
‘Destiny’ Character Trailer Highlights the Vex, Fallen, Cabal, Hive & Heroes

A new GDC 2013 trailer for Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ details the conception and appearance of the game’s alien races (Vex, Hive, Cabal and Fallen), as well as the three hero classes players will control.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 29, 2013 | 8 Comments
Ubi Toronto Working on Future ‘Assassin’s Creed’ & ‘Splinter Cell’; Is ‘AC 5′ in Production?

Ubisoft Toronto head Jade Raymond has revealed her studio’s collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal on the successor to ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.’ Is ‘Assassin’s Creed 5′ already in development?

by Brian Sipple | Mar 28, 2013 | 11 Comments
‘Borderlands 2′ Round-Up: New Playable Class, Additional New Game Plus, Increased Level Cap

‘Borderlands 2′ had a busy showing at PAX East. Gearbox detailed the shooter’s forthcoming new playable class, an additional ‘new game plus’ mode and an increased level cap.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 27, 2013 | 5 Comments
Square Enix: ‘Extraordinary Loss’ After ‘Tomb Raider’ & Others Sell Below Expectations

Square Enix reported that ‘Tomb Raider,’ and other titles sold wel, but vastly below expectations. Find out what the company is doing about it.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 26, 2013 | 37 Comments
Rockstar Defends Silence on ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′, Wary of Revealing Spoilers

Commenting on the peculiar silence surrounding ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′, Rockstar Games claims that, rather than affronting gamers, it’s guarding against releasing spoilers and false information.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 22, 2013 | 14 Comments
Leaked Durango Dev-Kit Files Reveal Always-on Internet, Mandatory Disc Installation

New screens of the Xbox 720′s dev-kit setup files have reportedly leaked. They include a hardware overview describing always-on Internet and mandatory installation of discs to the hard drive.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 21, 2013 | 39 Comments
Black Adam Joins ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’; Stephen Amell to Lend Alternate Green Arrow Skin

Black Adam will be joining ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ as its 22nd playable character. Meanwhile, ‘Arrow’s’ Stephen Amell will lend his voice and likeness to an alternate Green Arrow multiplayer skin.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 20, 2013 | 11 Comments
‘Metro: Last Light’s’ ‘Salvation’ Trailer Foreshadows Civil War & Mutants

Nuclear winter is breeding dissension AND a monstrous race of mutants in the tunnels of ‘Metro: Last Light.’ The upcoming shooter’s new trailer, ‘Salvation’, shows why both are equally deadly.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 19, 2013 | 1 Comment
EA CEO John Riccitiello Resigns After 6-Year Tenure

For unspecified reasons, EA CEO John Riccitiello has decided to step down. What, if anything, could the resignation have to do with the recent ‘SimCity’ debacle? And what does it mean for the future of EA?

by Brian Sipple | Mar 18, 2013 | 10 Comments
New ‘Assassin’s Creed: Rising Phoenix’ Image Leaks; Retailer Lists October Vita Release

A second image has leaked online for the mysterious ‘Assassin’s Creed: Rising Phoenix’ — this time coinciding with a retailer listing it as a PS Vita game, releasing in October.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 15, 2013 | 4 Comments
BioShock Infinite’s ‘False Shepherd’ Trailer Debuts; New Screenshots Released

Previewing the story from Booker DeWitt’s perspective, ‘BioShock Infinite’s’ ‘False Shepherd’ trailer, along with a new pair of screenshots, continue to set the stage for the game’s March 26 release.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 14, 2013 | 5 Comments
CD Projekt RED Confirms Mutliplayer for ‘Cyberpunk 2077′; ‘The Witcher 3′ a Possibility

According to developer CD Projekt RED, ‘Cyberpunk 2077′ — arguably one of the most anticipated games of 2015 — will feature multiplayer, while the component is being considered for ‘The Witcher 3.’

by Brian Sipple | Mar 13, 2013 | 2 Comments
‘Tomb Raider’ Review

Lara Croft undergoes her most dramatic transformation yet in Crystal Dynamics’ ‘Tomb Raider.’ See if the epic origin story grants the series new life with its harrowing tale of survival.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 13, 2013 | 12 Comments
Ubisoft Will Give Pirates the ‘HBO Treatment’ in ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′

Referring to it as the ‘HBO treatment,’ Ubisoft aims to shine a more mature and ‘realistic’ light on the Golden Age of Piracy in ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.’

by Brian Sipple | Mar 12, 2013 | 6 Comments
‘Gears of War: Judgment’s’ Launch Trailer & Tripwire Crossbow Trailer Expound on Explosion

Attacking on both the single- and multiplayer fronts, Epic Games has released ‘Gears of War: Judgment’s’ launch trailer and a video showcasing its brand new infrared tripwire crossbow.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 7, 2013 | 1 Comment
All Future EA Games Won’t Implement Microtransactions, Clarifies EA

Last week, EA gave many the impression that microtransactions were being built into all of its future games. Hear how the company attempted to rescind that notion today.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 6, 2013 | 15 Comments
‘Gears of War: Judgment’ to Include ‘Gears 3′ Bonus Campaign

Even though ‘Gears of War: Judgment’ chronicles the pre-trilogy exploits of protagonists Baird and Cole, Epic has announced that a ‘Gears of War 3′-tie-in mini-campaign, titled ‘Aftermath,’ will also be an unlockable component of the game.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 4, 2013 | 2 Comments
Cliff Bleszinski Defends Microtransactions; Claims Double Standard b/w EA and Valve

With Electronic Arts announcing its future microtransaction agenda, former Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski addressed the hot-button topic by supporting the model — and alleging that a double standard exists among gamers regarding EA and Valve.

by Brian Sipple | Mar 1, 2013 | 38 Comments
Rumor: 2 ‘Assassin’s Creeds’ in Development for 2013; Is ‘AC 4′ Getting a Vita Spinoff?

Percolating out of today’s official ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ announcement, a new rumor suggests that Ubisoft is developing two games in the series for release in 2013. Could ‘Black Flag,’ like ‘AC 3,’ be receiving a Vita spinoff?

by Brian Sipple | Feb 28, 2013 | 6 Comments
All Future EA Games Will Implement Microtransactions

Despite the general discontent towards ‘Dead Space 3,’s microtransactions, Electronic Arts has announced plans to feature them prominently in every future game.

by Brian Sipple | Feb 27, 2013 | 28 Comments
Rumor Patrol: ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ is Titled ‘Black Flag’; Poster Leaked

A pirate-themed poster affixed with a logo for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ has appeared online. Just one day shy of Ubisoft’s anticipated ‘AC 4′ reveal, could this be the next installment of epic franchise?

by Brian Sipple | Feb 26, 2013 | 30 Comments
Sony Revises List of PS4 EU Developers; Slashed from 53 to 28

Sony has already assembled a large herd of third party developers and publishers to support the PlayStation 4, but last week’s list announcing its European partners has now been revised. Dramatically.

by Brian Sipple | Feb 25, 2013 | 3 Comments
PS3 Saves and PSN Games Won’t Transfer to PS4; 4K Support for Video, but not Games

Despite a plethora of promising reveals this week, the PlayStation 4 isn’t without limitations. After ruling out backwards compatibility, Sony has confirmed that PS3 saves and PSN games won’t be transferable to the new console. Additionally, 4K gaming won’t be supported either.

by Brian Sipple | Feb 22, 2013 | 42 Comments
More DualShock 4 Details Announced; PS4 Supports Current Move Controller, but not DS3

A large focus of Sony’s Future of PlayStation event, the PlayStation 4′s new DualShock controller continues to be detailed by the manufacturer. Read on for new screens, details, and news on the broader peripheral plans of Sony’s next console.

by Brian Sipple | Feb 21, 2013 | 14 Comments
‘Watch Dogs’ Confirmed for PlayStation 4 and Wii U; New Gameplay Demo Released

Ubisoft debuted a new gameplay demo for ‘Watch Dogs’ at Sony’s ballyhooed PlayStation 4 event today. The game has now been confirmed as a PS4 and Wii U release.

by Brian Sipple | Feb 20, 2013 | 17 Comments
‘PlayStation Cloud’ Domains Registered by Sony-Owned Gaikai

Hours before Sony’s big event, the list of potential PlayStation 4 revelations continues to grow. New domains have been registered under the name ‘PlayStation Cloud,’ solidifying rumors that an all new streaming service is being planned for the console.

by Brian Sipple | Feb 19, 2013 | 3 Comments

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