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Ken Levine of developer 2K Boston, formerly Irrational Games, has stated that the firm’s approach to the upcoming downloadable content for the title will focus on varying the in-game experience rather than simply prolonging the experience through extra levels. Diablo II, to me, was a great model for an expansion, …

Media firm grows empire via purchase of two Eastern European developers

Media firm grows empire via purchase of two Eastern European developers

After enjoying considerable success on PC and PS2, Eidos’ modern re-visit of its original PlayStation hit Tomb Raider: Anniversary is set to arrive on Xbox 360 on October 23rd in North America, with an expected European release of October 26th. This will be followed some time in November by a …

After enjoying considerable success on PC and PS2, Eidos’ modern re-visit of its original PlayStation hit Tomb Raider: Anniversary is set to arrive on Xbox 360 on October 23rd in North America, with an expected European release of October 26th. This will be followed some time in November by a …

CVG reports that a study by analyst Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) suggests that Xbox 360 games which feature a higher number and greater assortment of Achievements not only score higher in reviews but also perform better at retail – in the US at least. Consumers want their games …

CVG reports that a study by analyst Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) suggests that Xbox 360 games which feature a higher number and greater assortment of Achievements not only score higher in reviews but also perform better at retail – in the US at least. Consumers want their games …

Study concludes that more Achievements in 360 titles equal better reviews and higher sales

Study concludes that more Achievements in 360 titles equal better reviews and higher sales

Whilst it only managed to hang on to the top spot in the UK for one week following irrepressible pressure from EA’s FIFA 08, Halo 3 remains firmly rooted at the top of the Australian software charts. Its main competition this week comes form Nintendo’s critically hyped The Legend of …