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Washington-based independent Valve has said it is reluctant to develop PS3 games due to the system’s complex hardware design. Left 4 Dead 2 project lead Tom Leonard stated that Microsoft’s Windows and 360 platforms remain more inviting for the studio to work on. For the full story, click here to …
Read More »Valve reluctant to develop for the â??complicatedâ?? PS3
Indie giant states that the PC and Xbox 360 â??are just more straightforwardâ??
Read More »Borderlands now aiming for October
Having missed its provisional 2008 release date, 2K Games’ Borderlands is now on track for a release this October, according to Shacknews. The game, which is being developed by Brothers in Arms studio Gearbox, is a shooter-come/RPG set in an apocalyptic future with a heavy leaning towards vehicles. It bears …
Read More »No clear difference between 360 and PS3 versions of Crysis 2, says Crytek
E3'09: Both consoles will â??perform to their limitsâ??, though the PC edition will â??outperformâ?? all
Read More »Cameron: Ubisoft is the perfect partner for Avatar
Hollywood director James Cameron told the assembled crowds at E3 that Ubisoft was the perfect creative partner for the tie-in to his highly anticipated Avatar movie. The game will then be shown to selected media behind close doors in its full true-to-life 3D glory. Technically, we have a lot in …
Read More »Crytek confirms Crysis 2 for PS3, 360, PC
E3â??09: Studio behind the CryEngine embark on console development for the first time
Read More »Eminem and Jay-Z sign up for new game
Rap superstars Jay-Z and Eminem are to feature in Activision’s upcoming DJ Hero. The game, which is due at the end of the year on PS3, PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii, is already set to feature songs from the Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Blondie, N.E.R.D, Gorillaz, DJ Shadow and DJ AM. …
Read More »PC World’s biggest ever ad campaign
PC World has launched a major ad campaign, with an emphasis on meeting particular customer needs, instead of the traditional low price point message. According to Retail Week, the new campaign will run with the strapline: ‘Whatever your world, PC World.’ The two adverts, developed by M&C Saatchi, represent the …
Read More »Capcom: SecuROM gets a bum rap
Growing PC games force Capcom has defended controversial DRM software SecuROM, saying that the problems that some have experienced with the anti-piracy measures are more to do with publisher’s implementation than the technology itself. I think SecuROM in some form will be a part of most of the games we …
Read More »Bethesda takes Fallout 3 DLC to PS3
PS3 to get all Xbox 360 content; New DLC on the way for all; New retail SKUs revealed
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