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IncGamers: Global Agenda Developer Interview

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:58:01 GMT

IncGamers' Bill Vaughan caught up with executive producer Todd Harris, and vice president of game operations Stewart Chisam to talk about Global Agenda, its setting and how it is different to any other MMO out there.

In this, the first of a two-part interview, find out more about the world, the game mechanics and the background to the story. IncGamers starts off by asking why Global Agenda players can only play as humans.

IncGamers - MMO Weekly: The Humans-Only Mistake

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:42:41 GMT

Do MMO developers keep making the same mistake when designing new games by omitting the option to create varied races? IncGamers' Jeff Hollis thinks so...

"If you're publishing an MMO in which players can only play as humans, you are alienating a significant portion of your potential customers. There is a large number of players that want to play gnomes, trolls, or other equally exotic characters. If you, as a developer, don't extend that option to them, they simply won't play your game."

Anti-War Posters Inspire New Game

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:27:23 GMT

Reid Kimball has created a side-scrolling game for the PC based roughly on anti-war posters. The original images were created by Big Ant International, under a campaign called "What Goes Around Comes Around."

How to get a £2,000 gaming PC for £178

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:15:19 GMT

What difference does ten years making to a top of the range gaming machine? That's what TechRadar found themselves wondering the other day, and seeing as they're old enough to remember such machines, they set out to find out.

PC Gaming may have been facing stiff competition from the consoles, but a well-specified PC could show those boxes how it was really done. Unfortunately, gaming PCs weren't exactly cheap.

Sins of a Solar Empire: Diplomacy Beta 2 Released

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:55:03 GMT

Ironclad Games and Stardock have announced the release of Beta 2 for the upcoming Sins of a Solar Empire micro-expansion Diplomacy.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 50% Off on D2D

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:54:47 GMT

Direct2Drive's 24 Days of Christmas sale is now fourteen days in, today offering the topical Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08, the latest PC release of the series.

Wolfenstein v1.2 Patch Available NOW

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:40:14 GMT

WorthPlaying writes: "Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination. A new v1.2 patch has been released making various tweaks and fixing bugs such as fixing the dedicated server ping listing."

MythBusters Modern Warfare 2 Edition

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:16:37 GMT

Ironstarmovement Writes:
Can an EMP stop a nuclear strike?
Can shooting a fire hydrant kill someone near it?
Can a care package kill you with a riot shield?
Can throwing knives bounce and kill you?
Can M203 rounds bounce off objects and kill you?

Watch the video for all answers and more.

Champions Online iPhone Companion Released

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:11:05 GMT

Today Cryptic Studio released the Champions Companion. It's an iPhone/iPod Touch program that lets you stay connected to Champions Online even when you're on the go.

Devil May Cry 4 Going Digital

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:59:38 GMT

The PC version of Devil May Cry 4 is about to get a little more environmental-friendly. Capcom revealed tonight that the game will be released digitally soon.

IGN's Totally Unauthorized 2009 Game Awards

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:10:55 GMT

While all those mindless console monkeys are falling all over themselves to see who can use the most superlatives in a sentence about Halo, IGN is taking a different route. They're going to hand out awards that really matter. Enough talk. Let's kick this off.

Gamestop confirms Star Wars Battlefront III to be released in 2010

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:59:58 GMT

After Gamestop.ca removed the listing for Star Wars Battlefront III from their website, they still confirmed that the game is scheduled for an early to mid-2010 release date.

Dragon Age: Origins – Gay Elf Hunt

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:08:43 GMT

For what it's worth, Dragon Age: Origins claimed the RPG of the year award from Spike TV's yearly gaming award show but the game is getting attention for more than just storytelling and loot gathering. Public figures and other talking heads are weighing in with their opinions on a minute long cut-scene which portrays the main character having a gay experience.

Worst Class in the World of Warcraft

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:21:44 GMT

Nerf Druids! Buff Paladins! You are way too OP! Man that was a typical Hunter move! Every World of Warcraft player is familiar with these discussions. On the forums, in vent, and even in general chat, most players will readily point out which classes they feel are OP, or which are more prone to spells of general silliness. But if you look hard enough you can find faults in almost every class, it's with this in mind that Mem takes on the challenge of answering what is the worst class in World of Warcraft?

Dragon Age: Origins Coming to the Mac

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:47:00 GMT

Dragon Age: Origins has been widely praised since its release on November 3, earning high review scores and numerous awards including the RPG of the Year and PC Game of the Year titles at the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards. One thing it has not been, however, is on the Mac, but that's an oversight that will soon be corrected thanks to the efforts of TransGaming Inc., best known for the Cedega and Cider software that allow PC games to be played on Mac and Linux-based systems.

MechWarrior Living Legends

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:08:18 GMT

MechWarrior: Living Legends A Crysis total conversion mod has annouced they are in the final stages to release and are releasing to the public Screen shots every day till the beta is made public.

Games on Demand Coming to Windows Live Tomorrow

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:38:49 GMT

Tomorrow, Games for Windows Live will be getting games on demand, allowing gamers to access and download their Live favorites. Games on Demand for Windows lets you purchase and download titles from the Games for Windows Live library from your computer, and allows you to reinstall your games whenever you want, wherever you want.

Machinarium Dev Brings Samorost 2 to Steam at 50% Off

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:40:22 GMT

Amanita Design, developer of the acclaimed tale of a robot game Machinarium, has released their new adventure title Samorost2 onto Steam for only $5. Amazingly, the new game has been given a half-off launch sale which brings the game all the way down to $2.50 for a limited time.

Blood Bowl Update Released

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:29:16 GMT

Cyanide Studios has released a new update for its sports strategy title Blood Bowl, now available for download.

CrimeCraft: Kingpin Bowls Over Your iPhone Today

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:26:48 GMT

If you're wondering just why you should check out this app -- aside from the fact that it's shiny and new -- then be aware that the first 50 players to hit max level in Kingpin will earn a CrimeCraft AUG that offers an experience and a money bonus. Also in the wings are a limited number of CrimeCraft gold bar packages, the Valley Forge Federalist, an assault rifle with five "slots" and a five slot submachine gun, the R-Sys Smilodon.