Publishing

Blu-ray capacity upped to 128GB

A new set of specifications outlined by The Blu-ray Disc Association has paved the way for the standard capacity of discs to reach as much as 128GB. However, unlike the recent spec boost that saw standard disc capacity upped to 33.4GB, the new disc standard will not be compatible with …

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Gran Turismo 5 to embrace 3D, Move?

We might not be getting quite the number of triple-A 3D treats that we once thought were on the way on PS3, but the legendary designer behind Sony’s Gran Turismo series has hinted that such technologies could be integrated into the racing brand. In addition, Kazunori Yamauchi hinted that Move …

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INTERVIEW: Infinity Ward

Do you think the DLC will give players who don’t own MW2 an extra incentive to buy the full game? Definitely, as the Stimulus Package adds even more depth to an already expansive multiplayer experience and increases the longevity of the online community even further. If players are looking for …

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Tarantino not interested in games

Though his gory, explicit and thoughtful directing style would produce some fascinating results in the gaming space, it looks as if Pulp Fiction and Inglorious Basterds director Quentin Tarantino is unlikely to be the next big Hollywood name to try his luck at making a game. In recent times top-level …

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WHO blames games for obesity

A new study by the World Health Organisation has named video games as one of the major drivers behind the growing global challenge that is childhood obesity. The report says that one third of kids across the world are now classified as obese, blaming what is describes as a sedentary …

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Killzone 2 getting 3D update

Sony’s throwing its weight behind the upcoming PS3 3D update in June by confirming that popular FPS title Killzone 2 will be patched to support 3D in the same month. As spotted by Gamer Access in the latest edition of PSN series Qore, the move adds triple-A credentials to the …

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DLC goes mainstream with £1m MW2 push

Activision put a mammoth marketing campaign behind the launch of Modern Warfare 2 DLC. 1m is being spent to promote the downloadable Stimulus Package, which adds a host of new multiplayer maps to the world’s fastest-selling game. The publisher has made the investment to spearhead a marketing campaign that targets …

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