Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Preview Posted 27|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
Being a Badass.
Many war-based shooters have nailed the feeling of being in a battlefield. Explosions everywhere, bullets flying by your head, squad mates yelling commands, and countless ‘do or die’ situations. But few have actually conveyed the feeling of being a badass soldier. The Ghost Recon series is different - and the upcoming Future Soldier really ups the ante. » Read MoreThe Video Games Industry and The Government
Feature Posted 27|Jan by Andy Payne
Andy Payne tells the story of working for change
Introduction, by the EditorAndy Payne is a well known and highly respected figure in the UK games industry. He won’t mind me saying that he has been for quite some time. His ‘day job’ is with Mastertronic. However, his recent OBE for services to the industry was also awarded for his work with organisations such as BAFTA, Get Games, UKIE and GamesAid. » Read More
GAME and Gamestation Offer PS Vita Samples
Nibble Posted 27|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
Fancy getting your hands on a PlayStation Vita, just to see what all the fuss is about? Well, now you can just head into your local GAME or gamestation store - the retail chain has announced that all 600 of its nationwide stores will have Vita samples for customers to drool over.
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Blockbuster Gets Serious: Bags Exclusive Tiger Woods DLC
News Posted 27|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
Footy stars on the green!
Blockbuster is starting to get serious in the gaming retail space. Following similar promotions from GAME, the movie rental chain has announced two exclusive pre-order DLC packs for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13. » Read MoreAliens: Colonial Marines Delayed Yet Again
News Posted 27|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
You've got to feel sorry for SEGA at this point.
Yep, Aliens: Colonial Marines is delayed again. It was slated for a release this Spring, but SEGA has confirmed that it will now launch some time in the Autumn. According to a statement, developer Gearbox Software needs more time to finish things and tighten a few bolts. » Read MoreLatest In the Forums
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Nintendo Network Revealed - Gamertags, DLC, But No Microtransactions
News Posted 27|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
DLC might not be ready for launch of service.
Nintendo has lifted the lid on its next-generation online service, set up to compete with the likes of PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. It's known as the Nintendo Network, and will provide gamer accounts, DLC and the possibility of full game downloads - but the company is ruling out microtransactions. » Read MoreHironobu Sakaguchi to Present The Last Story at BAFTA
News Posted 27|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
Fans can come and pick his brains about game design.
Have you ever wanted to be in the same room as the creator of Final Fantasy? Of course you have. You always have, even if you say you haven't. And now you have a chance to realise that dream, as Hironobu Sakaguchi will be hosting a special evening at BAFTA to discuss his Nintendo Wii epic, The Last Story. » Read MoreFirst DiRT Showdown Trailer is Brought to You by the Number 8
News Posted 27|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
8 Ballin'
The first gameplay video for DiRT Showdown has been unleashed, and it's full of the sort of paint-trading and destruction that you would expect from a Motorstorm title. » Read MoreOh, Capcom: Resident Evil Revelations Box Art Blunder
Nibble Posted 27|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
Whoops. Capcom has made another box art boo boo - this time in the form of a typo on early US copies of Resident Evil: Revelations. Journalists had a good giggle when they noticed that the spine of the box was written as "Resident Evil: Revelaitons."
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Insomniac CEO: Actually, Resistance is Continuing
News Posted 27|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
Just with somebody else.
When Ted Price said in a recent interview that Insomniac wasn't going to make any more Resistance games, it was implied that the shooter series was finished. Not so, says the studio's CEO Ted Price, who performs a bit of a backtrot on the situation in a video message to fans. » Read MoreMega Man, Pac-Man Exclusive Characters on PS3 Street Fighter X Tekken
News Posted 27|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
Xbox 360 version won't have any exclusive characters.
Street Fighter x Tekken is looking sweet, but for PlayStation 3 owners the crossover beat'em up is going to be even sweeter. Capcom has released a trailer revealing some exclusive characters for the Sony version, including Cole from inFAMOUS, Pac-Man and Mega Man. The 'ugly box-art' edition of Mega Man. Yes. » Read MoreGhost Recon: Building the Future Soldier
Interview Posted 26|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
IP director Adrian Lacey on Kinect, AI and PC.
Ghost Recon is coming back in Future Soldier, and this time it's packing some serious squad-based heat. Ubisoft has gone back to the drawing board in terms of AI and attempted to create an experience that doesn't rely on an order system. Your squaddies act on their own volition, moving into position and taking cover as and when necessary. » Read MoreGhost Recon Director: Kinect vs Controller Like "Inflatable Doll" vs a Woman
News Posted 26|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
Kinect has a way to go before taking over as sole controller
Adrian Lacey is the IP Director for Ghost Recon Future Soldier. We have a large and fulfilling interview with him in the pipes, to be released in the next hour. However, to tempt you along, check out this peach of a quote. » Read MorePullblox
Review Posted 26|Jan by Chris O'Regan
All about the sacrifice...
What does 3DS title Pullblox, have to do with the Rubik’s Cube? Well like that fiendish toy, it’s essentially a puzzle that demands the player sacrifice what they have created in order to finish it. » Read MoreGAME Launches "Fun for a Fiver" Campaign
Nibble Posted 26|Jan by Svend Joscelyne
GAME has launched its "Fun for a Fiver" campaign, which aims to offer the latest releases for £5 over the next month. Sort of. It actually works by providing a guaranteed trade-in price for new games, thus negating all but £5 of your spend when you return it.
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