Lost Planet (PC DX10)
Gaming Heaven :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
PC gamers are generally very biased when it comes to console ports. No surprises here, as the vast majority of ports end up being stinking piles of dog doodoo. Because of that even the games that would deserve the attention often get overlooked or worse, criticized regardless of their quality. Lost Planet aims to break this tradition, as it not only is a port of a next-gen game that has been optimized for the PC, but instead raises the graphical bar a few notches higher. If you played the game on the Xbox360 you will know that it can look amazing. Now imagine what happens when the DX9 level graphics get some additional make up in the form of DX10 support. Brain melting graphics coupled with some decent gameplay would be nice, wouldn’t you say so?
The Euro Vision: Chemistry Makes A Bang With UE3
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
In this week?s The Euro Vision column, Kuju Sheffield?s studio head Simeon Pashley tells Jon Jordan why it?s been renamed Chemistry, and more importantly, the reasons why it decided to reinvent itself as a specialist in Unreal Engine 3-based development.
Critical Reception: Tecmo’s/Team Ninja’s Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Ninja Gaiden Sigma, an upgraded PlayStation 3 port that critics are calling “an immersive action romp full of original challenges, incredible environments and interesting characters.”
The China Angle: Two IPOs And A Licensing Deal
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo looks at two MMO operators – 9you and Perfect World – seeking new legitimacy with overseas stock market listings, and looks at the future for Shanda and Tecmo’s recently announced Dead or Alive Online.
Release This: Ninja Gaiden Sigma Infiltrates U.S. and UK
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” this week sees Ninja Gaiden Sigma heading into the U.S. and UK, and Sony’s bucolic Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 and SNK’s infamous ‘witch touching’ title Dokidoki Majo Shinpan! coming to Japan.
Saling The World: Zelda, More Brain Training Top DS Charts
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
This week’s Saling The World sales charts feature strong debuts for the DS’ Zelda no Densetsu: Mugen no Sunadokei and More Brain Training from Dr. Kawashima, while Lumines receives an unexpected worldwide boost in popularity thanks to a related PSP hardware exploit.
The Euro Vision: How In2Games will Wii-ify 360 and PS3
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
This week’s edition of Gamasutra’s ‘The Euro Vision’ column sees Jon Jordan in a swinging mood as he talks to Harry Holmwood of the UK’s In2Games about out Wii-ing the Wii by bringing its forthcoming motion sensing Fusion controller to PS3 and the Xbox 360.
Critical Reception: Codemasters’ DiRT
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to DiRT, Codemasters’ arcade-style rally racer that critics describe as “one of the finest driving-centric titles to hit the still-new 360 world.”
Release This: U.S. Sees Darkness, Europe Gets Brain Age Sequel
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Release This!” takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores, in a significant week that will bring The Darkness to the United States, and a sequel to the worldwide hit Brain Age to Europe – exclusive GamerMetrics anticipation stats inside.
Blogged Out: ‘Middle Earth Offline’
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging with some views on failed gaming from a three part series on Sierra’s defunct Middle Earth MMO, and rising to LOLCode challenges.
Saling The World: RE4 Wii Heads U.S., Japan Takes On Itadaki Street DS
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, with this week’s charts featuring remarkable debut sales numbers for Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition in the United States and Itadaki Street DS in Japan.
RedOctane sponsors Family Values’ second stage
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
RedOctane’s Guitar Hero is sponsoring a second stage for this summer’s Family Values tour, bringing five more bands and a special competition to the event.
Namco Bandai announces E3 2007 lineup
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Namco Bandai Games announced its product lineup for the 2007 Electronic Entertainment Expo taking place in Santa Monica, California next week.
Sony remains committed to UMD
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Sony’s John Koller has said that the company remains committed to the UMD format despite suggestions that support from movie companies is waning.
ELSPA applauds Tory leader’s stance on copyright theft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association has welcomed a call from Conservative leader David Cameron for a tougher stance on copyright theft.
Euro commissioner welcomes new PEGI ratings initiative
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
European commissioners have welcomed an extension of the PEGI games rating system to include online and mobile games.
E3 2007 line-ups
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
GamesIndustry.bizwill be at this year’s E3 Media and Business Summit, bringing you all the latest news and announcements from the event.
Xbox 360 Elite to hit Japan in October
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Microsoft has announced plans to launch Xbox 360 Elite in Japan later this year – despite the fact that sales of the original model are lagging behind in the region.
Japanese charts: resurgent PS2 breaks into top ten
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Sony’s PlayStation 2 proves its still a number one hit in Japan, with Banpresto’s latest Super Robot Wars title helping the ageing console back to the top of the charts.
Groening to appear in Simpsons game
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Simpsons creator Matt Groening has revealed that he will appear in the forthcoming Electronic Arts game based on the hit TV show.
PlayStation 3 boosts sales at GAME
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
High Street retailer GAME has reported a group sales increase of more than 74 per cent – with much of the rise attributed to sales of PlayStation 3 hardware, software and accessories.
Former Cake PR exec joins THQ
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
THQ has announced the appointment of Sian Dobson as European PR manager for the publisher’s kids, family and licensed games.
Japanese Sales: 2007’s First Half
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
The PS3 has a couple titles in the top 100.
PlayStation 3 Reaches 50,000 Units in Australia
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
But how fast did the other systems get there?
Ninja Gaiden Sigma AU Review
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)Finally – fresh PS3 gaming hits Australia. But is it any good?
Australian Game Charts
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
July 1 edition – get the latest sales.
Aussie Developers After Govt. Money
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Asking for film industry-style rebates.
Pre-E3 2007: Rock Band Hands-on
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Rock Band (PS3)We want it now.
Heavenly Sword Demo Very Soon
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Heavenly Sword (PS3)Developer blog reveals info on upcoming demo and extra game content.
Quantic Dream to Work on “Groundbreaking” New PS3 Title
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Collaborating with Sony Worldwide Studios.
Two More For SVR ’08
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS3)THQ confirms a pair of new wrestlers for SmackDown vs. Raw.
UT3 to Feature Between 36 and 48 Multiplayer Maps
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
And the singleplayer campaign, which will support fourplayer coop and twoplayer splitscreen, will have even more maps!
BlackSite Area 51 E3 2007 Trailer and Screens
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
The trailer, part of the titles presence at next week’s E3 media summit, and screens feature Special Forces assassin Aeran Pierce.
PhPhaseSpace Integrates Motion Capture with UE3
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
PhaseSpace, the price and performance leader in optical motion capture systems and technology, has joined the Unreal Engine Integrated Partners Program (IPP).
Bizarre Studio Update The Road to E3
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Lots of new info on The Club plus Boom Boom Rocket downloadable content confirmed, PGR4 racification details and weather effects listed. New screenshots of The Club and PGR4.
Xbox 360 Elite to arrive on October 11th in Japan – Europe Late August?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
From tech.co.uk (http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/gaming/games-consoles/news/xbox-360-elite-gets-autumn-japan-release?articleid=247990604 ): [QUOTE] The Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite is to be released in Japan this coming October. Microsoft Japan made the announcement today, sparking even more rumours that a European release could be close. The Xbox 360 Elite will hit Japanese shelves on 11th October. Microsoft will be hoping that it has the same impact there that it did when it launched earlier this year in the United States. Back in March, we reported that the 360 Elite was set to launch in the UK at some point in the late summer. Then an HMV spokesperson spoke to Eurogamer, and said: “All we understand is that it’s at some point perhaps around the late summer, but we don’t know anything beyond that. Then last week came the rumour that the Elite would launch in Europe on the 24th of August. That fitted in nicely with the earlier ‘late summer’ statement by the HMV man. [/QUOTE] Full Story: tech.co.uk (http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/gaming/games-consoles/news/xbox-360-elite-gets-autumn-japan-release?articleid=247990604 )
Critical Reception: Tecmo’s/Team Ninja’s Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Ninja Gaiden Sigma, an upgraded PlayStation 3 port that critics are calling “an immersive action romp full of original challenges, incredible environments and interesting characters.”
The China Angle: Two IPOs And A Licensing Deal
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo looks at two MMO operators – 9you and Perfect World – seeking new legitimacy with overseas stock market listings, and looks at the future for Shanda and Tecmo’s recently announced Dead or Alive Online.
