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Friday, Apr 11, 2008 National Pet Day (USA)
Reto-Moto Formed [9:04 pm ET] – Share – 16 Comments
Hitman vets form new dev studio reports the formation (actually the
re-formation) of Reto-Moto, an
online-focused game developer founded by veterans of IO Interactive:
The founders of Hitman and Kane & Lynch developer IO Interactive have announced the formation of a new studio called Reto-Moto.
The Denmark-based outfit is targeting the online multiplayer market, and although product details are under wraps, it has confirmed it is already in talks with possible business partners.
"We've seen the interactive online market develop significantly in the last five years," commented David Guldbrandsen, chief technology officer of Reto-Moto.
"Fresh from the global success of Hitman we think our new company Reto-Moto is well placed to capture commercial and creative advantage."
Neil Donnell, chief executive officer of Reto-Moto added: "It's imperative for any successful games developing company in today's market to have a leadership team with proven talent and track record.
"After 10 years working together at IO we know we have both."
Fallout 3: Collectors Edition [9:04 pm ET] – Share – 50 Comments
There's
a
Fallout 3: Collectors Edition listing on Gamestop.com (thanks
No Mutants Allowed)
indicating an extra spiffy version of Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG sequel is
in the works. The extras they list include a Vault Boy Bobblehead, a hardcover
art book, and a Vault-Tech lunchbox.
Carpathian Crosses for Red Orchestra [9:04 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
The Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Website has word on the release of a beta version of the
Carpathian Crosses modification
for the World War II shooter. Word is: "This mod brings the next new nationality
to the game - the Romanians, who provided the single largest contingent of Axis
troops on the Eastern Front, after the Germans themselves. The player will get
to experience a completely unique setting, that has never been done before! On
top of that, they are also adding the famous Russian Black Sea Naval Infantry -
the 'Black Death'. The mod features new maps, new models, new vehicles and
weapons including the first playable mortars."
The Late Show [9:04 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- World in Conflict: Soviet Assault
A new World in Conflict: Soviet Assault movie is online to assault your senses with a look at the upcoming console edition of the military RTS game that will provide new content for the PC edition. The clip, narrated by Massive Entertainment's Martin Walfisz, is available on AtomicGamer, ComputerGames.ro, FileFront, Gamer's Hell, and MyGameTrailers. - Iron Man
Your recommended daily allowance of Iron Man can be found in another new movie, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the participation of Robert Downey Jr and other principals in the upcoming tie-in with their comic book movie. The clip is found on AtomicGamer, FileFront, Gamer's Hell, and MyGameTrailers.
Myst Q&A [9:04 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
GWJ Conference Call Special
Interview Episode 1 on Gamers With Jobs is an audio interview with Rand
Miller about the Myst series he co-created, focusing on the recent demise of URU
Live, the MMO Myst game. You give them 22 minutes, they'll give you the cyan
world.
Op Ed [9:03 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Gamasutra: Why Do Good People Make Bad Games?
- PCMech: Why Use Linux? Self-improvement?
Gatherings & Competitions [9:03 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Evening Previews [9:03 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Evening Screenshots [9:03 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Mafia 2 on FileFront.
- Men of War on the Digitalmindsoft Website.
Evening Consolidation [9:03 pm ET] – Share – 9 Comments
Thanks Mike Martinez.
- Grand Theft Auto IV Multiplayer Details.
- Rock Band DLC, Week of 4/15: Call Me, Simple Man, and Message in a Bottle.
- Def Leppard DLC billed for GHIII.
- Crysis Engine Ported to PS3 and 360, 'Looks Great'.
- Mario Super Sluggers coming soon.
- Ben Heck assembles the PlayStation 3 Laptop.
- PS3 is "inviting trouble" with mod support, says XNA boss.
Evening Tech Bits [9:03 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Evening Metaverse [9:03 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Mike Martinez.
Evening Legal Briefs [9:02 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Evening Safety Dance [9:02 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Thanks Mike Martinez.
etc., etc. [9:02 pm ET] – Share – 3 Comments
Thanks Mike Martinez.
- Starcraft Bot Fight on Twenty Sided. Interesting experiments with the AI of a decade-old RTS game…
- Why World of Warcraft has no OFLC Rating in Australia…
- Dan "Shoe" Hsu ends long career at Ziff Davis. No waiting for the other shoe to fall…
- World of Warcraft Hits Record One Million Concurrent Chinese Players…
Into the Black [9:02 pm ET] – Share – 5 Comments
| Foggy Links: | Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez. |
| Play: |
Click Maze 2. Rigby. |
| Stories: |
V
Remake Aiming for Theaters, Plus Sequels. Thanks
Digg. Star Wars actor Baker in hospital. |
| Auction: | Fleming letters raise thousands. |
| Media: | Stupid Game Show Answers. Ben Gay! |
Sam & Max 205 Release, Demo [4:07 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Following yesterday's GameTap launch,
Sam & Max 205: What’s New, Beelzebub, is now available for online purchase
from Telltale
Games, wrapping up season two of the episodic adventure series. This is
provided as either an individual episode, or as part of an entire Season Two
subscription.
Telltale also offers a playable demo, which is mirrored on
AtomicGamer,
ComputerGames.ro,
FileFront, Gamer's Hell,
and
FileShack.
SAGA to Expand [1:58 pm ET] – Share – 4 Comments
Silverlode Interactive announces an expansion they will soon launch for SAGA,
the online collectible RTS dealie. The
SAGA Peek #1 on RPG
Vault offers a look at the expansion through words, concept art, and
renders. Here's the announcement:
Provo, UT - April 11, 2008 - SAGA’s much-anticipated sixth faction was unearthed today. The Undead will be joining the Dark Elves and Orcs as part of the Brotherhood, fighting against the Dwarves, Elves and Giants who make up the forces of Order. The Undead faction will add over 20 unique unit types to the core set, which already consists of over 150 different troops and spells.
Much of the story behind the Undead’s resurfacing and timing of their release into the game will depend on player-driven events. There is no official date for the expansion release. Everything depends on how quickly players can complete the quests and gather the necessary resources to free Goth Azul from the Underworld, who will unleash the Undead hordes into the world. New units for the other five factions will also become unlocked as players complete objectives.
Undead warriors are fearless and strike terror into the hearts of their enemies. Their abilities and tactical strengths will reflect conventional traits drawn from undead mythology with some surprises thrown in.
Ships Ahoy - Panzer Command: Kharkov [09:21 am ET] – Share – 3 Comments
Matrix Games provides the chance to rock off with your Kharkov, as Panzer Command: Kharkov is
now available, offering a turn-based tactical wargame set in the eastern front
of World War II. The game also incorporates with the previously released
Panzer Command: Operation Winter Storm, and they are offering a discount on
the new game for owners of the older one or for new customers who purchase both
together. Here's a bit on the game:
Matrix Games and Koios Works are proud to release Panzer Command: Kharkov a major new release in the Panzer Command series of 3D tactical wargames. In Panzer Command: Kharkov, players step back to the early days of May, 1942 as both the German and Soviet armies prepare major offensives focused on the same place – Kharkov.
Panzer Command: Kharkov is a 3D tactical game in which players control a core force of vehicles and squads while battling through individual scenarios and historical campaigns. In addition, Panzer Command: Kharkov includes a Random Battle Generator and a Random Campaign Generator that cover battles and campaigns across the Eastern Front of World War II.
Wrath of the Lich King Alpha Begins [09:20 am ET] – Share – 24 Comments
WOW Insider has word that the Wrath of the Lich King expansion for
World of Warcraft has entered closed alpha testing (thanks
incGamers). The invitation-only testing is covered by a strict NDA, so don't
expect to hear much about this.
WoW Arena Tournament [09:20 am ET] – Share – 11 Comments
The World of Warcraft Website
offers
registration for the 2008 Arena Tournament. The
Arena
Tournament page has further details, and there is also
a F.A.Q. and
a
dedicated forum. Word is: "On the new Arena Tournament realms, players can
create level 70 characters of any class or race, get free epic equipment,
enchantments, gold, and can change their character's talent build as often as
desired. On these realms, the cream of the crop of PvP players can compete for
glory, battling it out to claim over $200,000 in prizes!"
Frontlines ATI Hotfix [09:20 am ET] – Share – 5 Comments
Frontlines Website has a new
patch for Frontlines: Fuel of War, saying: "A hotfix has been created for issues
found by users who have the ATI X800 and X850 (Shader 2) cards." The patch is
mirrored on Gamer's Hell.
Sins of a Solar Empire Patch [09:20 am ET] – Share – 13 Comments
The manual edition of the new version 1.04 Sins of a Solar Empire patch
mentioned last night (story) is now available for download. The
patch is located on Sins
of a Solar Empire Website, where they have also posted the
final version 1.04 Change
Log. Mirrors can be found on
ComputerGames.ro,
FileShack, and Gamer's
Hell.
SpellForce 2 Patch [09:20 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
A new patch for is online to update either SpellForce 2 or the Dragon
Storm expansion for Phenomic's role-playing/strategy sequel to address
multiplayer problems and "the rarely occurring camera bug." You can find the
patch on
FileFront, Gamer's Hell,
Games32, and
Strategy Informer.
Europa Universalis: Rome Movie [09:20 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
A new trailer is now available for Europa Universalis: Rome to show off
the continuation of this strategy series. Here's what Paradox Interactive has to
say about this: "The video demonstrates key gameplay elements players must
master, in their pursuit of conquest and victory. All in order to eventually
subjugate rival factions and excise dominion over all lands. What will it take
to rise to dominance?" The 36 MB clip is available from
FileFront and Gamer's
Hell.
Korea ♥'s Hellgate: London [09:20 am ET] – Share – 23 Comments
IncGamers has a press release from Flagship Studios declaring that "Hellgate
is the Most Successful Online Korean Launch in 3 Years." This seems to refer to
beta testing, rather than sales, as they go on to call this: "the most
successful online video game launch in Korea of the past three years with over 1
million accounts registered within the first two weeks of its open beta test."
Flagship feels this comes from their listening to player feedback, and has them
looking forward to "expanding the Hellgate universe." Here's that bit:
“To become the most successful launch in Korea for over three years is an incredible achievement,” said Bill Roper, CEO of Flagship Studios. “This milestone wouldn’t have been possible for us to achieve without the incredible support of our publishing partner, Hanbitsoft, and our dedicated community in Korea. We look forward to expanding the Hellgate universe and building upon this success in the future.”
“Flagship Studios are well aware of how the Asian market operates very differently to the Western territories” said Alex Kim, CEO of HanbitSoft, “By listening to players’ feedback and through constant updates to the game, Hellgate: London will continue to be an incredible success throughout Asia.”
Morning Screenshots [09:19 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- The Legend Of Crystal Valley on Strategy Informer.
Friday Game Reviews [09:19 am ET] – Share – 4 Comments
- Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut on AtomicGamer and Computer and Video Games.
- Penumbra: Black Plague on Adrenaline Vault.
- Pirates of the Burning Sea on MPOGD.
- Sam & Max Episode 205: What’s New, Beelzebub on Adventure Classic Gaming.
Friday Hardware Reviews [09:19 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Aeneon X-Tune DDR3 1333 MHz CL8 2GB RAM Kit on techPowerUp.
- AMD Phenom X4 9850, 9750 and 9550 CPUs on bit-tech.net.
- Antec 1200 Case on HEXUS.net.
- Asetek Low Cost Liquid Cooling (LCLC) System on HotHardware.
- ASUS EAH3870 TOP Overclocked Radeon HD3870 Graphics Card on Big Bruin.
- AutumnWave OnAir USB HDTV-GT Tuner on TweakTown.
- BFG ES-800 PSU on Hardware Logic.
- EK Water Blocks EK Supreme on techPowerUp.
- GIGABYTE ATI Radeon HD 3870 512MB Crossfire on Virtual-Hideout.
- Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 Motherboard on APH Networks.
- Inno3D GeForce 8800 GT iChill edition Graphics Card on Guru3D.
- Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Quad Core CPU on Overclock3D.Net.
- LapWorks Attache Laptop Desk on OCIA.net.
- NVIDIA GeForce 9 series multi-GPU extravaganza on The Tech Report.
- OCZ Vendetta 2 Cooler on Overclockers Club.
- Panasonic Lumix L10 DSLR Camera on I4U News.
- PEAK Radeon HD 3850 & HD 3870 Graphics Cards on InsideHW.
- PowerColor Radeon HD Graphics Card on MVKTech.
- Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB Hard Drive on Sharky Extreme.
- Super Talent Pico 8GB Flash Drive on 3dGameman.
- ThermalTake Armor Case on ASE Labs.
- ThermalTake BlacX Hard Drive Docking Station on Hardware Canucks.
- Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690 Laptop on Digital Trends.
- XFX 9600GT XXX SLI Graphics Card on Bjorn3d.com.
Out of the Blue [09:19 am ET] – Share – 17 Comments
Color-blind gamers common. Developer awareness? Minimal (thanks Mike Martinez). Word
up. I remember needing to force the colors in two-on-two DOOM deathmatch because
I had a hard time telling the marines apart so if the colors were distributed
wrong I'd end up shooting my teammate.
| Color-blind Links: | Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez. |
| Play: | Sprintster. |
| Stories: | Teens Arrested For Targeting Chuck Norris. |
| Science!: | Satellite Abandoned Due To Orbital Patent. |
| Media: |
Apple Store Movie:
I Love This Man. Craig Ferguson Auditions for James Bond. Captain Planet Loses Perspective. NSFW. |
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