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One of the most successful franchises in games is set to return with the news that Capcom is working on a brand new instalment to its globally successful fighting series, Street Fighter. Few details are known about Street Fighter IV, though its watercolour-themed trailer hints at a more artistically creative …
Read More »RF Online drops subscription charges
Following the same pattern that it adopted with fellow PC MMO ArchLord, UK publisher Codemasters has dropped subscription charges from sci-fi online title RF Online, Next-Gen reports. Moving RF Online to free-to-play game marks yet another milestone for Codemasters Online and the wider industry,” Codemasters Online marketing director Ed Relf …
Read More »RF Online drops subscription charges
Following the same pattern that it adopted with fellow PC MMO ArchLord, UK publisher Codemasters has dropped subscription charges from sci-fi online title RF Online, Next-Gen reports. Moving RF Online to free-to-play game marks yet another milestone for Codemasters Online and the wider industry,” Codemasters Online marketing director Ed Relf …
Read More »Apple to open up iPhone to developers
MCV sister site Develop reports that developers will soon be able to create applications for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch, CEO Steve Jobs announced in a blog post today. Previously the company had taken a closed platform stance for the gadgets, denying access to any third party programs without unofficial …
Read More »Apple to open up iPhone to developers
MCV sister site Develop reports that developers will soon be able to create applications for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch, CEO Steve Jobs announced in a blog post today. Previously the company had taken a closed platform stance for the gadgets, denying access to any third party programs without unofficial …
Read More »Monthly Chart Analysis – September
ALL FORMATS TOP 20 1. Halo 3 (360) Microsoft 2. FIFA 08 (PS2, 360, PS3, PSP, WII, PC, DS) Electronic Arts 3. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 (Wii, 360, PS3, PSP, WII, PC, DS) Electronic Arts 4. Norton 360 All-In-One Security (PC) Symantec 5. Bioshock (360, PC) 2K Games 6. …
Read More »Monthly Chart Analysis – September
ALL FORMATS TOP 20 1. Halo 3 (360) Microsoft 2. FIFA 08 (PS2, 360, PS3, PSP, WII, PC, DS) Electronic Arts 3. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 (Wii, 360, PS3, PSP, WII, PC, DS) Electronic Arts 4. Norton 360 All-In-One Security (PC) Symantec 5. Bioshock (360, PC) 2K Games 6. …
Read More »SCEE branches into Poland
The European arm of Sony’s entertainment division, SCEE, has announced the formation of Sony Computer Entertainment Poland, which will formally occur on April 1st next year. Many of the leading pan-European retailers with a strong gaming focus are already well established in Poland”, SCEE’s sales and marketing manager for Central …
Read More »SCEE branches into Poland
The European arm of Sony’s entertainment division, SCEE, has announced the formation of Sony Computer Entertainment Poland, which will formally occur on April 1st next year. Many of the leading pan-European retailers with a strong gaming focus are already well established in Poland”, SCEE’s sales and marketing manager for Central …
Read More »New gameplay hinted at for BioShock
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, …
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