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Zelda Wii set for E3 demo

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:22:01 GMT

MCV: Series creator Eiji Aonuma says development of new Legend Of Zelda game is 'well underway'

New Halo: Reach Beta Info + Date for Media Blowout

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:35:22 GMT

Xbox Evolved writes:

"HD footage hot from the Bungie offices of "the biggest game of 2010." Also find out when you can play the Halo: Reach beta and when more info will come."

ex-Killzone 2 developer working on Metal Gear Solid: Rising

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:36:13 GMT

Dennis Zopfi former Guerrilla Games developer joins Kojima Productions to work on the upcoming stealth game Metal Gear Solid: Rising. Zopfi, a senior designer during Killzone 2 development was responsible for game design, level design, storyboards and communication between game and level design. He is now working for Kojima Productions on Metal Gear Solid: Rising as a level designer.

Another MW2 hack, collect 22/45 intels by collecting only 1 intel

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:16:35 GMT

We've seen several savegame hacks for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. We've seen the leaderboard hack, prestige 10, spec ops 69 stars hack and a hack which gives you all the trophies for the singleplayer missions on veteran. With patch 1.16 we'd all think that these hacks would be patched but it isn't. Because now there's a hack which allows you to earn 22/45 intels. Of course there's a tutorial of it. We hope Infinity Ward will patch these hacks as soon as possible.

Naughty Dog, Double Fine To Present At GDC 2010

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:50:32 GMT

Today the Game Developers Conference organizers announced some of the lectures that will be held at GDC 2010. Uncharted developer Naughty Dog and Brutal Legend studio Double Fine Productions are among the companies
slated to give presentations.

Microsoft's 2010 DreamBuildPlay Contest Now Open

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:49:30 GMT

Microsoft has announced its 2010 DreamBuildPlay challenge at www.dreambuildplay.com. DreamBuildPlay allows contestants to use Microsoft's XNA framework to create games and compete for over $135,000 in cash and prizes. Details can be found on Teamxbox.com

Diablo 2 Patch 1.13 PTR Live!

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:53:43 GMT

Diablo 2 Patch 1.13 PTR Live! & FAQ - hurray the long awaited patch 1.13!!! which players have waited for over 7 month.

Please continue to read the full patch notes & F.A.Q

What Square Enix Looks for In Candidates

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:51:28 GMT

Square Enix has had a Los Angeles-based studio since late 2008. What does it take to get hired there? Studio head and longtime Square Enix employee Fumiaki Shiraishi here offers up exactly what the studio is looking for in applicants. While this info won't apply to every studio out there, it gives you a valuable insight into how those on the other end of the hiring process think.

Insomniac thinks they're the best development studio you could work for

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:20:41 GMT

The studio behind the Resistance and Ratchet and Clank series wants you to know that if you're looking for employment, they should be the first studio you give a call. Why? Only because they've been consistently nominated since 2004 among the best places to work. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Listed here are the top 10 reasons why you should consider giving Insomniac a call now to start off you career in the gaming business.

No God of War III at the Video Game Awards 2009.

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:36:05 GMT

According to Bruno Velazquez, an animator working on God of War III, Sony Santa Monica won't show God of War III at the Video Game Awards 2009.

Terminal Reality's Natal Game An Open Worlder?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:54:58 GMT

Terminal Reality, the studio behind the thoroughly enjoyable Ghostbusters on PS3 and 360, has posted a couple of job positions online, looking for people to work on an "exciting AAA Natal Title" with a slant towards open-world game design.

IGN: Take-Two Delays Unannounced AAA Title

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:13:33 GMT

IGN Writes: Take-Two CEO Ben Feder stated during a financial call this afternoon the company is delaying a major unannounced title, moving it out of 2010 calendar release schedule.

"We decided to move one AAA title that was originally part of our 2010 projections out of the 2010 fiscal year."

Feder was asked during the Q&A session afterward to provide details, but he could only say that it'll be a profitable title.

Medal of Honor Announced, Revealed at VGAs

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:16:01 GMT

EA announced that Medal of Honor would be getting a franchise reboot as it makes its way onto the current generation of consoles.

TIGA Begs UK to Boost Developer Tax Breaks

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:31:54 GMT

GrE writes, "Today, TIGA will make another attempt to convince Alistair Darling, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, to give the British games industry a boost through tax breaks.

In their final pre-budget report before the general election they will try to show that the games industry will continue to slip unless tax breaks are introduced as soon as possible..."

Bungie Currently Working on New Franchise

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:18:49 GMT

Bungie has expressed interest in the past to move away from the Halo franchise and it looks like they are possibly planning just that. In a recent posting on their website, Bungie is looking for several new employees to take lead on their new project.

50 Games Every Developer Must Play

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:09:26 GMT

With the help of some industry friends, Develop has compiled a list of the 50 games every developer should play, in no particular order.

1. Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
2. Animal Crossing
3. Space Channel 5
4. Tomb Raider
5. Super Mario Galaxy
6. Flower
7. Gitaroo Man
8. Xenogears
9. King's Quest
10. Zone of the Enders 2

...

PSP Comic Store aims for 500 at launch

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:39:39 GMT

Eurogamer:
Sony has promised a selection of more than 500 comics when its PSP Comic Store arrives in mid-December.

Comic publishers pledging support so far are Marvel (Astonishing X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Amazing Spider-Man), 2000AD (Judge Dredd, Durham Red), Disney (Mickey Mouse, Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck) and IDW (Astro Boy, Transformers, Star Trek, Wormwood).

Less well-known outfits Insomnia (Burke & Hare, Cages, Cancer Town), iVerse (responsible for Ape Entertainment, Archie Comics, Dabel Brothers, Image & Red 5 content) and Titan (Wallace & Gromit) are also on-board.

Ubisoft: Defining a Breakthrough

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:53:13 GMT

GamingUnion.net writes, "Speaking to an audience of game enthusiasts and aspiring developers at DIG London - a video game developers conference in London, Ontario - Yannis Mallat, CEO of Ubisoft Montreal, painted a picture for global success in the gaming industry. Citing the 'Production Pipeline' as the backbone of the creative structure, the audience was taken through a series of Ubisoft's more groundbreaking games. Highlighting how "Ubisoft has been driven by high-risk but high reward decisions, innovation, and a desire to be creative" the pipeline is a precise guide to the methods of Ubisoft's game development. "

New Ubisoft Game Soon To Be Announced

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:13:27 GMT

GOONL!NE writes: "The Official Playstation Magazine's Twitter is the gift that keeps on giving. Taking a break from revealing male nudity in Heavy Rain, they've left this tweet;"

Gearbox: Bond producer didn't want shooting in Nightfire

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:59:34 GMT

OXM UK: Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has revealed that the company's 007 shooter, 2002's James Bond 007: Nightfire, nearly had the shooting elements removed by guardians of the Bond licence.