New GTA:IV Trailer Up, Social Club Unveiled

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Rockstar has released the newest and final GTA:IV trailer before launch on April 29th. Also, they have unveiled the new "Social Club" feature for stat tracking throughout the game.


The trailer is now out and can be found at the bottom of this story! Rockstar has also announced "Social Club" a stat tracking service for GTA that is similar to what Bungie Studios does for Halo 3.











IGN has the details:
" The list of features for the Social Club is as follows:

LCPD Police Blotter -- A virtual map and tracker of single-player criminal activity logged in Liberty City from the aggregated data of millions of connected players - showing the most dangerous areas of town, most commonly used weapons and more.

The Story Gang -- This special single-player leaderboard recognizes players who complete Niko Bellic's main story arc of Grand Theft Auto IV - The leaderboard ranks players according to the total amount of playing time it's taken to complete the story, as well as a historical rank by who has completed it first. Members of this club will receive special online widgets and merit badges marking all of their in-game accomplishments.

The 100% Club -- Watch to see who will be the first to complete 100% of the game. The first ten people to be identified on the Social Club as reaching 100% will be sent an ultra-rare commemorative 'key to the city' to mark their accomplishment. In the future, the 100% Club will then carry a historical leaderboard showing rankings of who has completed 100% of a game in the shortest span of playing hours.

The Hall of Fame -- This area will dynamically recognize those singularly elite players who have reached the top of the hill on various statistical leaderboards, and will also contain a personal awards display of special in-game landmarks and successes in Social Club competitions.

The Liberty City Marathon -- A ranking of special physical milestones achieved in the game - from the amount of miles walked, driven, or swam - to the number of bullets fired and stunt-jumps jumped. There will be additional special marathon-based competitions in the future from this area as well.

The Social Club won't be limited to the list above, according to Rockstar the feature can be expanded with special competitions, leaderboards and new challenges to test gamers months after GTA IV's release. It's interesting to note that the press release continually called it the "Rockstar Social Club" indicating that the same functionality could be applied to future Rockstar properties as well."

Here is the SD version of the trailer. Hit Gametrailers for the HD version.

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Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack

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Bungie is all set to release the Legendary Map pack for Halo 3. The Legendary pack is the second map pack for the game and will be available on April 15th. Details and images on all three of the upcoming maps, two of which are classic remakes, can be found inside!

Source: Bungie

Ghost Town

"Ghost Town is the fragmented ruins of a small 24^th century water purification complex that geographically lies just North and West of the jungle foothills hydroelectric facility from the Sierra 117 mission. The well-protected facility built into a shallow ravine was once home to the Global Water Campaign, where the still somewhat-pure Kilimanjaro meltwater was transported via pipelines from the river and directed to this small outpost where it became further purified, and then transported via GWC trans-African pipelines along the Tsavo Highway for distribution throughout the entire continent."









Avalanche

"Avalanche is a lovingly crafted reimagination of Halo: Combat Evolved classic Sidewinder. It wouldn’t be wholly accurate to call it a “remake,” but elements of Avalanche are certainly culled from Sidewinder – it has the same familiar U-shape, multiple ways from base-to-base, and a whole sandbox full o’ vehicles to play with. But there are many, many changes too.
Avalanche is a large forerunner power station set on the front of a huge glacial shelf on an under construction Halo installation. The structure is pulling its power out of the densely compacted ice that constantly builds up behind the station before it falls into the ocean below."

















Blackout

"As its name suggests, Blackout is a remake of the Halo 2 classic Lockout, a cold series of interconnected platforms and walkways. Where Avalanche was retuned, reworked and massaged into something both familiar and unfamiliar, Blackout is a remake in a pretty strict sense of the word.
It’s a UNSC research station set in the Arctic, and I am pretty sure that this is also where all of the R&D on military grade Otter Pop rations took place. Early on I thought it was going to be an oil derrick, but that changed over time. We have some cool racks of glacier core samples, Doppler radar and other pieces of research gear strewn about, which makes for a nice touch – and when you look up to see them make sure you notice the beautiful Aurora Borealis in the sky."

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Sonic Unleashed in the Works from Sega?

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A new video has been making its way around the internet the past few days of what looks to be footage of a new (old-school style) sonic game. While details remain sketchy of the games confirmation, release date, and system, be assured this footage looks legit.



Here are some of the details from Sega Magazine, which for now are still considered rumors.
"Sonic the Hedgehog returns for a full-blown, action-packed adventure through the desolate and unpredictable World of Mubuz, a world dictated by an evil Dragon Lord, Immarius. Upon entering Muboz, Sonic fights an evil power which turns all the inhabitants into dangerous beasts.

* Become Wolf Sonic and fight enemies like never before using rapid combo maneuvers and Ring Energy
* Play as Sonic, Knuckles or Tails through 12 packed stages
* Extensive 2D gameplay brings the old Sonic back home"

Source: Sega Magazine

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Battlefield Bad Company Beta Info and Multiplayer Trailer

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UPDATE: Xbox 360 Fanboy reports you will be able to take screenshots in Bad Company. They have a picture of they controller layout.


Today EA shed light on the mulitplayer beta for Battlefield Bad Company as well as released a trailer of the mulitplayer.

Trailer:


Full press release:

"EA DICE Announces Multiplayer BETA Program for Battlefield: Bad Company Shipping June 2008
03.20.08

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. ? March 20, 2008 ? EA DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the multiplayer beta test for Battlefield: Bad Company™ on the Xbox 360® video game system from Microsoft. IGN Founders' Club and IGN Insider will offer keys to members and the public in North America and the UK to participate in the multiplayer beta test starting March 25 provided by IGN's popular game download site FilePlanet (http://www.fileplanet.com). In addition, keys will also be available through IGN Entertainment's gaming Web sites including IGN.com, GameSpy, TeamXbox, Planet Battlefield and Voodoo Extreme. Battlefield: Bad Company will launch on the Xbox 360 and the PLAYSTATION™3 computer entertainment system in June 2008.
"We're really excited about this beta since it gives us a chance to let a wider audience play our new multiplayer game, 'Gold Rush'. The feedback coming back from something like this is crucial for us as developers and will help us with the final changes and polish in the game," stated Karl-Magnus Troedsson, Senior Producer for Battlefield: Bad Company. "Battlefield and FPS fans get their first glimpse into how tactical destruction can be applied in multiplayer gameplay. We think offering two of the multiplayer maps will give gamers a fantastic experience and some great insight into the game."

In North America, GameStop will also offer keys on a first come, first serve basis for this Exclusive Beta Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network event. With only 5,000 beta keys available at GameStop, gamers should pre-order their copy now at www.gamestop.com/badcompanybeta

The Battlefield: Bad Company multiplayer beta test will give players a chance to return to the battlefield to embark on an exciting mission to capture the spoils of war. Gamers will battle through two different maps, access new infantry kits and vehicles as well as experience the unique tactical destruction in Battlefield: Bad Company that changes the way first-person shooter games are played. With an unlimited upgrade tree and rewards, the multiplayer beta gives players the exhilaration, excitement and fun that awaits them when the final game ships later this summer.

"Xbox LIVE has a tradition of hosting some of the greatest demo and beta events gamers can play," said Marc Whitten, General Manager of Xbox LIVE. "We continue this practice of awesome online gameplay with the new beta of Battlefield Bad Company.""

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GRID Gameplay Trailer

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GRID is planned to release this June. Codemasters, creaters of DiRT, have included official racetrack and circuit challenges, drifting events, road races and urban street competitions. GAMERSYDE has some new screens and the graphics look very impressive. Hit the jump to view the trailer.

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Call of Duty 4 Patch Finally Comes to PS3

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UPDATE: I just checked for myself and the patch is indeed up. Let us know how you like the changes in our comments section.

Finally the Playstation fans are able to enjoy the same COD4 patch the Xbox players were treated to about a month ago. Robert Bowling, aka IAMfourzerotwo, says the patch will be out this week. According to Joystiq, the patch is already up.

The patch includes numerous fixes such as much improved sniper accuracy while using the ACOG scope and host migration. You can view the fill list of changes here.

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl Sells 1.4 in US, Breaks Records

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If you have been playing Super Smash Bros. Brawl lately, you are not alone. According the Nintendo's press release, Super Smash Bros. Brawl sold more then 1.4 million units in the first week. It sold so well in fact, it has became "the fastest-selling video game in Nintendo of America's history."

Full press release:
"SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL SMASHES NINTENDO SALES RECORDS

Wii Game Sells at a Rate of More than 120 per Minute

REDMOND, Wash., March 17, 2008 – After just one week on store shelves, Super Smash Bros.® Brawl for Wii has become the fastest-selling video game in Nintendo of America's history. Since its launch on March 9, the feature-packed fighting action game has sold more than 1.4 million units in the United States, including more than 874,000 on March 9 alone. It has sold at a rate of more than 120 units per minute between launch and March 16.

"Super Smash Bros. Brawl has made the leap from video game to cultural phenomenon," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Game reviewers and the public alike praise its fun game play and extensive, inventive content."

Super Smash Bros. Brawl features a nearly limitless variety of options for players. Dozens of classic Nintendo characters like Mario™ and Pikachu® are joined by industry icons like Sonic The Hedgehog™ and Metal Gear's Solid Snake for all-out four-player battles. The endless customization keeps players coming back for more. The previous game in the series, Super Smash Bros.® Melee, became the best-selling Nintendo GameCube™ game of all time with more than 7 million copies sold worldwide, so it's no surprise to see this latest installment racking up record numbers.

"It's important to remember," Dunaway said, "that we have lots more fun on the way: Upcoming titles like Mario Kart® Wii and Wii Fit™ will keep our momentum going strong."

Mario Kart Wii launches April 27 with the Wii Wheel™, which lets players drive their speedy karts with the intuitive feel of a wireless steering wheel. It's another "bridge" game like Wii Sports™ that lets video game novices and veterans play and have fun together. Wii Fit arrives May 19 with the Wii Balance Board™ to combine fun and fitness. It lets users track their progress over time, and it's an easy way for every member of the family to keep active and play together.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com.

For more information about Super Smash Bros. Brawl, visit www.SmashBros.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy® Advance and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold nearly 2.5 billion video games and more than 430 million hardware units globally, and has created industry icons like Mario™, Donkey Kong®, Metroid®, Zelda™ and Pokémon®. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com."

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Call of Duty 4 DLC Footage and GotY Edition

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Call of Duty 4 will be getting new maps in April. There will be four maps total: Broadcast, Chinatown (COD2 veterans may recognize it's similarity to Carentan), Creek and Killhouse. Hit the jump to view footage from each map.

IGN was able to get a hands-on with Call of Duty 4's new maps. Here is footage from each.









It looks like Infinity Ward made sure to include a lot of variety in this map DLC, from the open outdoors of Creek to the confined quarters of Killhouse.

GotY Edition
Infinity Ward will be releasing a Game of the Year edition of Call of Duty 4. It will include a new cover to reflect their awards and tokens to unlock the upcoming map DLC.

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GTA4 Features and Multiplayer Details

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With the release of Grand Theft Auto 4 getting closer, news is slowly starting to appear. Today, we found out about a few more features and possible details on multiplayer. Hit the jump for the full details.

Days of the Week and Slow-Mo Driving:
MTV’s Multiplayer reports GTA will feature days of the week. There are no months or seasons though. While pausing a two-week-old build of the game, MTV’s Multiplayer discovered “Thursday” near the map in the pause menu. The Rockstar PR rep explained Niko could be scheduled to do certain tasks on certain days. One example of this is the mission “The Final Interview.” Niko must apply for a job and go in for an interview on a Saturday where he must carry out the rest of his mission. The mission can’t be completed any other day.

Also, they were able to try out the slow-mo driving. The rep encouraged them to hold B on the Xbox 360 controller and the camera shifted into an elevated cinematic view. From here, clicking in and holding the left stick let them drive in slow-mo (they stated it was a little awkward holding the stick in while steering). The rep stated you can continue to drive like this as long as you hold in the stick.

Multiplayer Details:
GTA.net have translated an article in PSM Spain about GTA4’s multiplayer. According to the translation of the article, PSM Spain looked at the games 15 multiplayer modes. Yeah, you heard that right. Players can pick from 15 different modes as well as the ability to play with up to 16 players online. Also, players will be able to customize their character (race, sex, hair, and clothing). They also state the multiplayer will be played on the same map as the single player.

Here is the list of game modes from the article:
• Car Jack City
• Bomb da Base
• Bomb da Base II
• Mafia Work
• Team Mafia Work
• Deathmatch
• Team Deathmatch
• Turf War
• Cops N Crooks
• Race
• GTA Race
• Deal Breaker
• Free Mode
• Car Jack City

We will have to wait for more solid information on multiplayer but if the translation is correct, it appears to pack the same great variety the single player is known for. We’ll keep you updated on any more news on GTA4.

UPDATE: Here is the original full translation:
"* There are 15 multiplayer game modes in GTA IV. PSM had an opportunity to play 7 of them. The rules of each game are determined by the host.
* Multiplayer supports upto 16 players.
* Your online character is fully customizable. You can alter his race, sex, hair, clothing etc.
* The game modes featured are as follows:
1. Hangman's NOOSE
2. Car Jack City
3. Bomb da Base
4. Bomb da Base II
5. Mafia Work
6. Team Mafia Work
7. Deathmatch
8. Team Deathmatch
9. Turf War
10. Cops N Crooks
11. Race
12. GTA Race
13. Deal Breaker
14. Free Mode
15. ????
* In Race and GTA Race, the host gets to decide which vehicles are involved, and the number of laps to be played. You can shoot and throw molotovs from the window, and even steal your rivals' car.
* In Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch, the host gets to decide the number of pedestrians, the amount of traffic, the intervention of police (or not), and the type of weapons.
* In Cops N Crooks, one team play as cops and the other play as criminals. The cops must stop the criminals from escaping. They can monitor the locations of the criminals on their GPS systems, while the criminals don't know where the cops are.
* In Mafia Work and Team Mafia Work, you play as one of Kenny Petrovic's mafia henchmen. You must complete hits ordered by the boss (via the cellphone) before your rivals are able to do so.
* The map used in multiplayer is the same map that is used for single player.
* A single-player mission called "Hangman's NOOSE" features co-op. You and your friends will be able to escort a mobster, while being pursused by a SWAT team."

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Battlefield: Bad Company Beta Information

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Some details have emerged about a beta for DICE's next game in the Battlefield series, Bad Company. The beta features keys from sites associated with IGN. Details inside...

UPDATE: I just got off of the phone with Gamestop and they said customers who have their e-mail registered in the system and have pre-ordered Bad Company will be sent a beta code. Head to Gamestop soon and update your e-mail adresses!

Here is the official release (as shown on Gaming Shogun):
"Official Release:
DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the multiplayer beta test for Battlefield: Bad Company on the Xbox 360™ video game system from Microsoft®. IGN Founders’ Club and IGN Insider will offer keys to members and the public in North America and Europe to participate in the multiplayer beta test starting March 17 provided by IGN’s popular game download site FilePlanet (http://www.fileplanet.com). In addition, keys will also be available through IGN Entertainment’s gaming Web sites including IGN.com, GameSpy, TeamXbox, Planet Battlefield and Voodoo Extreme. Battlefield: Bad Company will launch on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 in June 2008."

It looks as if Insider members will start to finally get something for their hard earned money!

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Zero Punctuation: Burnout Paradise Edition

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Need I say more? Yahtzee takes on the newest installment in the Burnout franchise in his own hilarious way.

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Mario Kart Wii to Launch April 27th

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The folks over at Nintendo have just announced that Mario Kart for the Wii will release in the United States on April 27th. The game comes packaged with the Wii Wheel which "makes it easy for novices to compete against veterans." More details inside...

“Mario Kart Wii transforms one of our most popular franchises into a race that every member of the family can join,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Driving with the Wii Wheel could not be more natural, and this is one place where speeding is encouraged.”

The game will allow for up to 11 players to compete online via a broadband hookup to Nintendo Wi-Fi connection. The game will also feature 32 tracks, 16 new and 16 from previous games in the series along with 10 battle arenas. Also, players will now have the option to race either the traditional karts or the newly added motorbikes for even more excitement.

The game also adds a new channel to the main Wii menu, the Mario Kart Wii Channel.
"This new channel builds on the huge online community of Wii owners and lets players compete in tournaments, check worldwide rankings, see when their friends are playing and download ghost data."

Source: Nintendo

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Bioshock 2 Coming Late (fiscal) 2009

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Take-Two has released it's first quarter fiscal 2008 financial results today. Not interested? I don't blame you. How about when I say the sequel to one of many people's choice for game of the year in 2007 is mentioned?

In the report it gives the 2008-09 outlook for the company which includes the release dates and notes on Grand Theft Auto IV, the acquisition of Illusion Softworks, and Bioshock 2.

Bioshock 2 is being developed by 2k Marin and will hit shelves in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. Here is the official statement:

"-- 2K Games said today that BioShock 2, the sequel to the wholly owned and internally developed title, is being developed by 2K Marin and is planned for release in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. The critically acclaimed BioShock title has sold over 2 million units worldwide since its launch in August."

It looks like a long wait for the highly anticipated sequel to one of last years best selling games, but you can always go back and play the original while you wait!

Source: Take-Two Report

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Europe Receives Xbox 360 Price Drop

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Microsoft announced today that it is dropping prices of all three Xbox 360 SKUs in Europe in order to have "something to offer for every interest and budget."

Here is the new pricing setup:
Xbox 360 - was: €349.99 / £249.99 now: €269.99 / £199.99
Xbox 360 Elite - was: €449.99 / £299.99, now: €369.99 / £259.99
Xbox 360 Arcade – was €269.99 / £199.99 now €199.99 / £159.99

Here is the full press release from GameScore Blog:

LONDON - Monday 10th March, 2008- Microsoft today announced it is lowering the estimated retail price (ERP) for its Xbox 360™ family of consoles in Europe. Now with an entry-level ERP of €199.99/£159.99, Xbox 360 is a mass market entertainment proposition with something to offer for every interest and budget.

From Friday, 14th March, Xbox 360, which includes a 20GB hard drive and one wireless controller, will have an ERP of €269.99/£199.99 – a saving of €80/£50 on the current ERP. The Xbox 360 Elite, which comes with a massive 120GB hard drive enabling consumers to store huge quantities of content downloaded from Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace as well as their own music, will have an ERP of €369.99/£259.99 – a saving of €80/£40. The Xbox 360 Arcade console, perfect for those wishing to make their first foray into the gaming and entertainment world of Xbox, will have an ERP of €199.99/£159.99 – a saving of €80/£20.

Xbox 360 is the number one next-gen console in EMEA, owning 42% of the market in terms of life-to-date revenue. Xbox 360 continues to enjoy the highest software attach rate of any game console in Europe with more than 7.0 games sold per console (PS3: 3.8; Wii 3.5) after 26 months on the market .

The new ERPs are part of Microsoft’s ongoing strategy to open up the ultimate in high-definition gaming and entertainment to an even wider audience, with an offering for everyone:

* Best Choice for Families:
• Xbox 360 grows as your family does, offering games and entertainment for every member of the family – from movies to games to music videos.
• With over 150 3+ rated games and unparalleled parental controls, parents can feel good about their kids playing Xbox 360

* Most Diverse Entertainment:
• Xbox 360 offers great choice in high-definition entertainment
• Xbox Live Video Store offers a wide variety of movies to download, both in HD and SD, enabling great entertainment in the living room at the press of a button
• It’s easy to view and enjoy video and photos on Xbox 360 as well as connect wirelessly to share content with a Windows Media Center PC

* The Best Games:
• There will be over 1,000 games available on Xbox 360 by the end of the year, with something for every skill level, interest and taste.
• New community games allow gamers to sample the best of indie games, providing innovative new ways to play and enjoy
• Blockbuster franchises like Grand Theft Auto IV, with exclusive downloadable episodes on Xbox LIVE, and Rock Band make Xbox 360 the place to be this Spring
• Xbox 360 exclusives for 2008 include Fable 2, Gears of War 2 and Too Human, setting new standards for next-generation gaming

“Xbox 360 is now mass market in Europe,” said Chris Lewis, Vice President, Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business Europe. “We have reached and surpassed several key milestones that form part of our long term strategic plan to achieve critical mass in Europe; and our portfolio now offers the kind of mainstream entertainment experiences that secure wider appeal for Xbox 360. These factors allow us to execute on our strategy to widen the market for Xbox 360, as planned.

“We continue to offer intense, immersive gaming experiences for gamers – but now we’re priced in a way that will allow new consumers to find out for themselves why Xbox 360 is the ultimate in high-definition entertainment.” said Lewis. “History shows that €199/£159 is the price point where a console’s audience begins to expand, and with these new ERPs in place we’re ready to bring more consumers into the Xbox 360 world.”

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Mirror's Edge Media Blowout (UPDATE)

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UPDATE: MTV's Multiplayer Blog has an interview with Owen O'Brien, senior producer from DICE, that answers some questions about the art design, game development, and even the possibility of motion sickness. Also some new screenshots have been added along with five pieces of concept art. Hit the jump for the images.

Screenshots:

Concept Art:

DICE studios' (Battlefield series) next project is something entirely different and more uniques than anything they have done before. Mirror's Edge brings together many different concepts from real world physics and movement into an action packed new style of First person game. Hit the jump for the latest videos and screens.

We will have a full written preview of Mirror's Edge coming soon, for the meantime check out the newest screens and videos!

GDC '08 Developer Interview



Screens: Source: GAMERSYDE

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Sony, Microsoft Discussing BluRay Player for the Xbox 360

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UPDATE: Seattlepi.com covered the Mix08 event in which Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer spoke reguarding Microsoft's position on many issues. One which included the future of the company and BluRay.

"We've already been working on, for example, in Windows, device driver support for Blu-ray drives and the like, and I think the world moves on. Toshiba has moved on. We've moved on, and we'll support Blu-ray in ways that make sense."

So what does this mean for the Xbox 360 and it's future? Well I think it is safe to say that some kind of BluRay will make it to the console. It what form is the biggest question.

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Stan Glasgow, Sony Electronics US president, has stated that Sony is in talks with Microsoft to bring a BluRay player to the Xbox 360. This comes after the fall of HD-DVD, the format Microsoft previously backed.

According to the Financial Times, letting Microsoft take advantage of the technology would not only make Microsoft more competitive with Sony, but also bring extra revenue to their electronics division.

The inquiry now would be whether Microsoft would add the drive as an internal or external player. Internalization would most likely bring more costs to production of the 360, and thus institute higher prices in the systems. It seems that Microsoft has thought of this problem, being that their HD-DVD player was an external peripheral.

Glasgow, who spoke at a media dinner, also discussed a partnership with Apple.

Source: Financial Times

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GT Prologue Vehicles, Tracks, & Differences Between Versions.

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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is just around the corner (April 17 to be exact), and racers everywhere are looking forward to the latest game Demo in the Turismo series. The finalized track and vehicle list has been announced as well as the major differences between the Japanese and American versions and all can be found within...


"Summary of differences between Japanese version and the American version:

* A whopping 30+ additional vehicles (compared to the Japanese version), including tuner cars from Amuse, Mine’s, etc.
* Another track to race on: an all-time favorite in the series - frantic and chaotic High Speed Ring!
* In Drift Mode, measure your drifting technique based on driving line, angle and speed within scoring zones on the course
* With the Quick Tune feature, adjust your vehicle’s settings including power, weight, tires and suspension
* All new set of online and offline race events and time trials to jump into, win, and unlock cars/features
* With Logitech’s new Driving Force GT racing wheel, you can adjust brake bias, traction and damper settings on-the-fly like they do in real-life with Formula One and rally cars. GT5 Prologue will support DualShock 3, too!"

Source: Playstation Blog


Vehicle Roster

* Acura NSX '91
* Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06
* Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4 '06
* Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo
* Amuse/Opera Performance Gran Turismo 350Z RS
* Art Morrison Corvette'60
* Aston Martin DB9 Coupe '06
* Audi R8 4.2 FSI R tronic '07
* Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '07
* Blitz Dunlop ER34 '07
* BMW 135i Coupe '07
* BMW 135tii '08
* BMW M3 Coupe '07
* BMW Z4 '03
* Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) Tuned Car
* Chevrolet Corvette Z06 '06
* Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '06
* Clio Renault Sport V6 24V Tuned Car
* Daihatsu Copen Active Top '02
* Daihatsu OFC-1 '07
* Dodge Viper GTS
* Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe
* Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Tuned Car
* Ferrari 512BB '76
* Ferrari 599 '06
* Ferrari F40 '92
* Ferrari F430 '06
* Ford Focus ST '06
* Ford GT '05
* Ford GT Tuned Car
* Ford Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium '07
* Honda Integra TYPE R '04
* Honda NSX Type R '02
* Jaguar XK Coupe '06
* Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91
* Lexus IS F '07
* Lexus IS F Tuned Car
* Lotus Elise 111R '04
* Lotus Elise 111R Tuned Car
* Lotus Elise '96
* Lotus Elise Tuned Car
* Mazda Atenza Sport (2007 Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit)
* Mazda RX-7 (FD) Special Tuned Car
* Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02
* Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) Tuned Car
* Mazda RX-8 Type S '03
* Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG '02
* Mine's BNR34 Skyline GT-R N1 base '06
* Mini Cooper-S '06
* Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR '05
* Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package '07
* Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Tuned Car
* Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR Tuned Car
* Nissan Fairlady Z Version S '07
* Nissan GT-R '07
* Nissan GT-R Proto '05
* Nissan Skyline Coupe (V36) Tuned Car
* Nissan Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP '07
* Nissan Skyline Coupe Concept '07
* Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II Nur '02
* Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP '06
* Peugeot 207GTI '07
* Peugeot 307cc Premium AVN '04
* RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7
* Renault Clio Renault Sport V6 24V '00
* Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA '05
* Subaru Impreza WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) '07
* Suzuki Cappuccino '95
* Suzuki Cappuccino Tuned Car
* Suzuki Cervo SR '07
* Suzuki Swift Sport '07
* Suzuki Swift Sport Tuned Car
* TVR Tamora '02
* TVR Tuscan Speed 6 '00
* Volkswagen Golf GTI '01
* Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05

Track List

* Suzuka Circuit
* Eiger Nordwand
* Fuji Speedway
* London City Track
* Daytona International Speedway
* High Speed Ring

Courtesy: Joystiq

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Zero Punctuation: Devil May Cry 4

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Yahtzee is back for another review, this time aiming at Capcom's Devil May Cry 4.Hit the jump for the video!

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Call of Duty MMO in the works?

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Yes, you read the title right. Activision CEO Bobby Kotick (soon to be Activision Blizzard CEO) spoke with investment analysts today and mentioned the possibility of a Call of Duty-based MMO.

Here is what IGN had to say:

"Speaking to a group of investment analysts today, Activision CEO (and soon to be Activision Blizzard president and CEO) Bobby Kotick said the company is considering turning its Call of Duty franchise into a massively multiplayer online game.

Kotick said Activision looked at five years of data on U.S. publishers' attempts to break into the MMO market. Most resulted in failure, cancellation or low profit margins. By teaming up with Blizzard, which has proven its online mettle with World of Warcraft, he said Activision can not only pull in WoW's subscriber base to strengthen its balance sheet but also to learn from the company's veterans how to undertake new projects.

That could include tapping Blizzard talent to figure out how Activision might take Call of Duty in an MMO direction, Kotick said."

With how popular the Call of Duty franchise has been, especially Call of Duty 4, it isn't hard to imagine this would be a possibility. With Blizzard's talents in making the best mmorpgs in the world, this could be not far off. The only question is how would they make it work? Is there enough content in the Call of Duty universe to warrant an MMO? I could see a Halo MMO or a GTA-style MMO but Call of Duty? If it is designed by Blizzard it just may work.

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Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles Hits 1 Million Sold

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Capcom has just announced that Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles has hit 1 million units sold worldwide. Umbrella Chronicles is the second Capcom game for the Nintendo Wii to hit the platinum mark.

Resident Evil 4 Wii edition was the first game from Capcom to reach 1 million sold. As of late February the Resident Evil series has sold over 34.5 million units globally since the series origin in 1996.

Here is the full press release.

"Capcom®'s "Resident EvilTM: The Umbrella Chronicles" Ships 1 Million Units Worldwide!

Capcom is pleased to announce that Resident Evil® : The Umbrella Chronicles, which was released in November 2007 for the Wii video game system from Nintendo, has shipped over 1 million units worldwide. This is the second Capcom Wii title to ship over a million units, following Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition, which was released in June of 2007.

The Resident Evil series, which has sold over 34.5 million units globally (as of February 29, 2008), is one of Capcom’s most critically acclaimed and beloved franchises. As a testament to Resident Evil’s longevity and success, the series remains as innovative and original today as when the first title shipped in 1996.

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series, created specifically for the unique characteristics of the Wii console. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new never-before-seen locations, such as Umbrella’s stronghold. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new Resident Evil experience that could only be delivered on the Wii. The game includes a two-player co-op mode and support for the Wii Zapper™ for even more intense light-gun style shooting action.

The Resident Evil series is not limited to the realm of gaming though, as evidenced by its popularity with movie-goers around the world. Autumn in 2007 saw the continued success of the series on the big screens when the Hollywood blockbuster “Resident Evil Extinction” opened in theaters worldwide, going on to generate $147 million US dollars in revenues. Currently, Capcom, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan Co., Ltd., is in the middle of producing a full-length CG movie, “Resident Evil: Degeneration”."

Source: Capcom Press Center

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Phil Harrison Joins Infogrames (Atari)

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After much speculation and many rumors Infogrames announced that Phil Harrison is joining the company. His new appointed jobs will be pushing the company's software business into the online space and helping to re-invigorate the Atari brand.

GameIndustry.biz talked with Harrison whom had the following to say:

"This is the perfect time to join Infogrames and help shape the future of Atari - one of the industry's legendary brands. As the game business moves rapidly online I believe we have an outstanding opportunity to create amazing network game and community experiences for players the world over.

I am especially excited to be working on this challenge together with David, one of the most respected leaders and successful executives in our industry, said Harrison"

With Harrison now at Atari, and new CEO David Garner on board, Atari may have the tools it needs to finally crawl out of financial trouble.

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