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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, …
Read More »Tomb Raider Anniversary 360 dated
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 …
Read More »Tomb Raider Anniversary 360 dated
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 …
Read More »Do more Achievements equal greater sales?
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 …
Read More »Do more Achievements equal greater sales?
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 …
Read More »AUSTRALIA: Halo 3 holds tight
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 …
Read More »AUSTRALIA: Halo 3 holds tight
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 …
Read More »16 player online mode for GTA IV?
There’s been a lot of speculation regarding the possible reasons for Rockstar’s decision to postpone the release of Grand Theft Auto IV from this month to some time early next year, but recent reports point to a possible focus on increased online functionality as the main cause. GameSpot spotted a …
Read More »16 player online mode for GTA IV?
There’s been a lot of speculation regarding the possible reasons for Rockstar’s decision to postpone the release of Grand Theft Auto IV from this month to some time early next year, but recent reports point to a possible focus on increased online functionality as the main cause. GameSpot spotted a …
Read More »Tanya Byron to speak at ELSPA forum
TV psychologist Dr Tanya Byron, author of the government’s recently announced Byron Report which will examine the availability of violent video games, is set to speak at the upcoming ELSPA Forum as part of the London Games Festival. Byron will discuss why the government called for the review, and the …
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