GDC: inFAMOUS 2's User Generated Content to "let players into that sandbox"

815d ago ... At this afternoon's inFAMOUS 2 presentation and demo the big reveal was user-generated content. Citing the problem with inFAMOUS as "at some point, it ended" the possibility of limitless missions created by players was introduced. Sucker Punch's development director Chris Zimmerman and designer Karl Deckard revealed the full-featured tools - with the same assets and behaviors as those used t...

Win a Copy of PixelJunk Shooter 2

815d ago ... Hey PixelJunkies! I have a code for PixelJunk Shooter 2 (the full game) that can be all yours - on one condition: You need to create and share your own PixelJunk Survivor File. In video form. You have until Midnight PST this Friday, March 4 to submit your entry. 1) Create a Survivor File and upload it to your favorite video hosting service 2) Post a link below to your video, or PM the...

GDC Day One

815d ago ... Welcome to March! By now you've probably all checked out the March Contests Blog, but if you haven't, here are some directions: http://n4g.com/user/blogpost/cat/516923 Yesterday morning I stopped off at the Microsoft Lobby Bar to play a few games. Regrettably, I fear I may never master the art of playing a game while holding an intelligent conversation and retaining the information fro...

GDC Pre-Game

817d ago ... Just a quick note since I'm sure you're all pretty concerned about the ravages of my head cold and its snotty trail of destruction. Or maybe some GDC stuff. It's always fun traveling to a convention and surreptitiously eyeing fellow passengers on a flight, secretly estimating their relative geekiness and likelihood that they, too, will be enjoying the glut of tech throughout the week. We're...

N4G March Contest Details: Win a PS3 or 360

817d ago ... Hello from GDC, N4Gers! I wanted to give you guys a heads up about the next round of monthly contests before March strikes - in case you need to prepare beforehand (stockpile bottled water and canned goods, perhaps?). LOYAL READER LOTTERY: Visit N4G at least once during every 24 hour period during the month of March and be entered into our Loyal Reader Lottery! If you want to keep track...

Interview with Runic Games

819d ago ... Erich Schaefer, Brock Jones, and Wonder Russell answer our questions about Torchlight for 360 (achievements!), Torchlight 2 (new pet!), and what to do with PC gaming doomsayers. CS: For anyone that hasn’t heard the news - Torchlight is coming to Xbox 360. How long has that been in the works and when will it hit? RG: We’ve been working on the new game since Fall of 2010, and are very happy t...

N4G at GDC

820d ago ... Hey, guys! N4G in human form will be at GDC next week - will you? If so, drop me a note, it would be great to meet up! If you won't but want your fill of GDC then stay tuned to this blog where I will post all my updates, impressions and interviews from the show. Bit of a short blog, huh? OK, here's 3 Men vs 15 Lions:

NPD: January Sales

827d ago ... Via the NPD Group: January 2011 sales are down 5% from January 2010. Total US Games Sales reached $1.16B, versus 2010's 1.228B. Video games sales totaled $1.18B in January 2010 and are down 4% for $1.14B. Hardware sales: An 8% shift downward to $324.0MM. Software sales: 5% decline to $576.0MM Accessories saw a 6% rise to $235.1MM That brings the total software sales down 6% fr...

Slam Bolt Scrappers Interview with Eitan Glinert

828d ago ... I asked Eitan Glinert, Fire Hose Games' very own Fire Chief, a series of brain melting questions. Fueled by Cheerios and Everclear, Eitan survived to tell us why FHG work with SOE, what he thinks about game demos, what he dislikes about motion control - and even reveals two additional character names for the first time! CS: Can you talk a little bit about the Fire Hose Games beginnings? Give...

January Contest Winners

842d ago ... Congratulations to the winners of the January CONTRIBUTOR CONTEST: 
1. BIoodmask, $250 
2. mezzo,
 $150 3. Kors, $50
 4. Nineball2112, $50
 5. kevco33, $50 

 Congratulations to the winner of the January USER REVIEW CONTEST: jidery! Prize: 

Tritton AX Pro Dolby Digital Precision Gaming Headset http://n4g.com/channel/gran-turismo-5_ps3/userreview/514973 Congratulat...

N4G February Contest Details: Win a PS3 or 360

846d ago ... The contests for February have a new one thrown in - Loyal Reader Lottery - which is why you're seeing this post before the first of the month. In order to be eligible for the Loyal Reader Lottery, you have to visit N4G at least once during every 24 hour period in the month of February. More details below!* LOYAL READER LOTTERY: Visit N4G at least once during every 24 hour period during the...

December User Blog Contest Winner!

870d ago ... December's User Blog contest was a very tight race, with three blogs within a vote of one another! The winner is... BEST USER BLOG: Winner: cgoodno with http://n4g.com/user/blogpost/cgoodno/516422 Prize: Ace Bayou Xfunctional Media Furniture X-Pedestal Audio Gamer Chair

 Congratulations!! If you don't remember the December contest details: http://n4g.com/user/blogpost/catastrophe...

DCUO Beta Giveaway, Hangover Edition

871d ago ... So, you're still bleary-eyed from that New Year's party, can't get up for work on time since Steve Jobs broke your iPhone, and DCUO releases this month - what better time to dive into the Beta? We have PC and PS3 beta keys, and you have 3 hours to enter! Contest begins now, 10 a.m. PST and ends at 1 p.m. PST (January 4). How to enter: Step 1: Change your avatar to one of the characters...

N4G January Contest Details

872d ago ... Happy New Year, everyone! Hopefully you all have recovered enough from the holidays to dive into January and the monthly contests! Every month is a little different, so be sure to check back in at the beginning of each month for details. CONTRIBUTOR CONTEST: 
Submit news and get a top 5 News ranking in January and you can win up to $250. 
The prizes are: 1. $250 
 2. $150 
 3. $50...

Win Xbox 360 DLC Codes: Billy Joel 12 Pack

890d ago ... UPDATE: CONTEST CLOSED. Thank you for making a Billy Joel army. :D All codes have been sent to the winners. If you don't win a code here, check out http://twitter.com/rockband , they'll be giving away codes at random all week. ______________ Not gonna lie, I really fell in love with the Bon Jovi army we made last time Harmonix gave us codes, and now I want Billy Joel! They've given us some B...

November User Review Contest Winner!

903d ago ... BEST USER REVIEW: Winner: TenSteps with http://n4g.com/channel/castlevania-lords-of-shadow_ps3/userreview/514905 Prize: Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures Congratulations!! If you don't remember the November contest details: http://n4g.com/user/blogpost/catastrophe/516268 ...and be sure to check out the December contest details! http://n4g.com/user/blogpost/catastrophe/516391...

N4G December Contest Details

905d ago ... Welcome to December and the third month of a new contest format! Each month will be a little different, so be sure to check back in at the beginning of each month. 

CONTRIBUTOR CONTEST: 
Submit news and get a top 5 News ranking in December and you can win up to $250. 
The prizes are: 
1. $250 
 2. $150 
 3. $50 
 4. $50 
 5. $50 

 Congratulations to the winners of the November...

Win Xbox 360 DLC Codes: Bon Jovi 12 Pack

927d ago ... UPDATE: CONTEST CLOSED. Thank you for making a Bon Jovi army. :D All codes have been sent to the winners. If you don't win a code here, check out http://twitter.com/rockband , they'll be giving away codes at random all week. _______________________ If you couldn't gather from the title, the awesome folks at Harmonix have given us some Bon Jovi 12 Pack DLC codes for Rock Band 3 (Xbox...

October Blog and Forum Lottery Winners!

933d ago ... BEST BLOG POST: Winner: lex-1020, http://n4g.com/user/blogpost/lex-1020/516093 Prize: PlayStation Move Starter Bundle FORUM LOTTERY: 1) Heyheyhey PlayStation Move Bundle 2) sdtarm Game of your choice (standard game, $60 or less) 3) KozmoOchez Game of your choice (standard game, $60 or less) Congratulations everyone!! I'd like to honorably mention alphamale22 and brokenh for...

Win Killzone 3 Swag (and codes!)

935d ago ... I'll cut to the chase... Step 1: Change your avatar to the Helghast. Step 2: Comment on this Blog. -The first one hundred people to comment on this Blog residing in North America will receive Killzone 3 swag bags. -Everyone who comments on this blog before Noon (PST) on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 will be entered to win a Killzone 3 Beta code. Multiple comments do not get you addition...