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‘XBLA is a slaughterhouse for smaller devs’

PS3 Gamer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:33:00 +0000

...So Hello Games went for PSN with Joe Danger. Indie dev Hello Games chose to put Joe Danger on PlayStation Network because Xbox Live Arcade is "a slaughterhouse for smaller developers". Click here to read the full article

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12% of UK ‘can’t see 3D’

PS3 Gamer — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:21:00 +0000

Eye expert dampens prospect of 3D gaming revolution. Between 10 and 12 per cent of the UK population will miss out on the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo 3DS 3D revolution due to visual impairment, according UK charity The Eyecare Trust. Click here to read the full article

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14 minutes of PS Move gameplay footage

PS3 Gamer — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:06:00 +0000

Video shows The Shoot, Sports Champions, Move Party and KungFu Rider. Here's a video almost 14 minutes in length showing off hands-on gameplay with the PlayStation Move. Click here to read the full article

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2K ‘excited’ over Mafia 2 Sony partnership

PS3 Gamer — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:26:00 +0000

More details on PS3-exclusive DLC "in good time". 2K Senior Producer Denby Grace has said the firm is "excited" about its partnership with Sony for Mafia II, which will see exclusive downloadble content released for the PS3 version. Click here to read the full article

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A Closer Look at Patty Fleur in New Tales of Vesperia Screenshots

egamer — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:58:22 +0000

Namco Bandai has released new screenshots of the PlayStation 3 version of Tales of Vesperia, giving us a better look at the exclusive new character, Patty Fleur. Patty Fleur is a 14 year-old female adventurer reaching just about 132cm in height. She's in the world searching for romance, if the translation ...

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Activision announces new James Bond game [Update]

PS3 Gamer — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:45:44 +0000

Activision’s announced the latest in their series of James Bond games this morning. While the Nintendo Wii is getting James Bond 007: Goldeneye , the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and DS will get James Bond 007: Blood Stone this holiday season. It’s in development at Blur and Geometry Wars developer, Bizarre Creations. Blood Stone is a third-person shooter that promises “full-throttle, behind-the-wheel action on land and sea” while using all the latest in high-tech gadgetry. Players can engage in hand-to-hand combat or cover-based firefights and fly through the game’s “adrenaline-fueled” driving sequences. An array of sixteen-player online multiplayer modes will be available to play, as well. The game’s being written by legendary screenwriter Joss Stone. “ James Bond 007: Blood Stone captures the cinematic intensity of a Bond film by immersing players in an intriguing conspiracy that will require them to think and act like James Bond,” said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing. “In addition, the game will feature a diverse array of multi-player modes and debut strategic objective-based gameplay that will allow Xbox 360, PS3™ and PC players to battle as teams of spies and mercenaries through authentic Bond locales.” James Bond 007: Blood Stone is out this holiday for PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and DS. Check out the first screenshots at the gallery . Update: Check out the debut trailer below. AWARD WINNING ARTIST JOSS STONE GOES UNDERCOVER IN ACTIVISION’S JAMES BOND 007™: BLOOD STONE James Bond 007: Blood Stone Delivers Intrigue and Explosive Third-Person Action for the Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Windows PC and Nintendo DS™ This Holiday Season Santa Monica, CA – July 16, 2010 – Award winning artist Joss Stone is set to debut as the newest Bond girl in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) James Bond 007: Blood Stone, an original Bond experience from legendary screenwriter Bruce Feirstein. In addition to stepping into a leading role, Grammy and BRIT Award winner Joss Stone will create original music for the game, luring players into an explosive third-person action adventure where they will unravel an international conspiracy across exotic locales. Players will experience full-throttle, behind-the-wheel action on land and sea while using the most high tech gadgetry known to James Bond 007, the world’s most skilled secret agent. “James Bond 007: Blood Stone captures the cinematic intensity of a Bond film by immersing players in an intriguing conspiracy that will require them to think and act like James Bond,” said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing. “In addition, the game will feature a diverse array of multi-player modes and debut strategic objective-based gameplay that will allow Xbox 360, PS3™ and PC players to battle as teams of spies and mercenaries through authentic Bond locales.” James Bond 007: Blood Stone features the likeness and voice talent of Daniel Craig, Joss Stone and Judi Dench and features an epic, original story developed by legendary screenwriter Bruce Feirstein. Players can engage in cover-based firefights, lethal hand-to-hand combat and speed their way through explosive adrenaline-fueled driving sequences as they embark on a global chase leading to action on land and sea through Athens, Istanbul, Monaco and Bangkok. Gamers can also feel what it is like to be a 00 agent, as they take the battle online in several robust 16-person multi-player modes that require skill, teamwork and strategy as players compete in matches that will have spies battling mercenaries. Joss Stone provides an original musical track to the game titled, “I’ll Take it All” written and performed by her and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics. The song will be featured exclusively in James Bond 007: Blood Stone. The James Bond 007: Blood Stone video game is being developed by critically acclaimed developer Bizarre Creations for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC under license from EON Productions Ltd and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Additionally, an original Nintendo DS™ game is being developed from the ground up by n-Space. For more information about the game, visit www.007.com.

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Activision Gets New CEO, Hopes to be Likeable Again

PS3 Gamer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:35:50 +0000

Let’s face it, Activision doesn’t exactly come straight to mind when you think of well liked publishers. And with years of bad press composed mostly of unpopular Kotick quotes and shady business practices , who could blame you? Well, the new CEO of Activision Publishing sure can’t and for the most part understands where most of the gaming community is coming from. Speaking to Kotaku , Eric Hirshberg sort of indirectly recognized the notion that, despite their many accomplishments, Activision certainly has dropped the ball somewhere. “I only have my perceptions as a outsider to go on. I think that Activision, based on the number of great gaming experiences they have delivered, should be a more beloved brand than you would think they are by reading the core-gaming blogosphere.” As the new CEO of one of Activision Blizzards newly created subsidiaries, Hirshberg plans to balance out the universe and make things right with the world, which shouldn’t be too difficult given the dudes reputation he built during his 13 years at marketing and advertising agency Deutsch LA. During that time, Hirshberg worked on many high profile projects, most notably Sony’s “It Only Does Everything Campaign”, and rose up through the ranks, ultimately settling as the firms CEO. For the most part, we can’t help but agree with this guy. The appeal of their blockbuster titles routinely reflects on their earnings , yet community support lacks far behind. Still, with Kotick steadfast at the helm of AcitBlizz, it won’t be easy to convince gamers into washing the bad taste out of their mouths. Good luck, Hirsh. You’ll need it. [ Via 1 / 2 ]

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Activision Publishing appoints new CEO

PS3 Gamer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:44:47 +0000

Activision Blizzard has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer for Activision Publishing today. Eric Hirshberg, a veteran in marketing and advertising, will assume Mike Griffith’s role and become Activision Publishing CEO on September 7 this year. For those that don’t know, Hirshberg was the man behind Sony’s Kevin Butler. Hirshberg will oversee Activision Publishing’s operational management such as their studio, product development functions and consumer marketing activities. “In contemplating the requirements for the role of Activision Publishing’s new CEO we believed it was vital to have a leader who was a dedicated gamer, inspired creative thinker, and possessed the ability to manage and lead creative talent in a manner that produced both superior products and provided superior shareholder returns,” stated Robert Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard. “Eric is unique in this regard. There was no one we could find who possessed the unique blend of skills that Eric brings to Activision.” “Eric’s experience helping to develop strategies for his clients like Sony’s PlayStation, Direct TV and HTC have given him unique exposure to video games, subscription-based entertainment and the delivery of mobile content. I have known him for a long time and Eric is one of those rare multi-talented people who managed to build a billion dollar business from the ground up in a difficult, competitive industry using his creative skills, passion for excellence, discipline and focus. He is one of the most inspiring people I know and I am excited that his energy, determination, and keen understanding of popular culture will be added to our extraordinarily talented team.” “Eric’s proven business development and talent management abilities combined with his established abilities as a creative leader make him uniquely suited to lead Activision Publishing for continued success,” says Thomas Tippl, Chief Operating Officer of Activision Blizzard. Hirshberg had his own feelings on his new position. “I feel like everything I’ve done in my entire career has been preparing me for this,” says Hirshberg. “This is a chance to take everything I know how to do, from leading creative people, to developing a great creative product, to building a culture of ideas, and apply them to something I’ve been passionate about my entire life. Activision has a portfolio of properties, and track record of innovation that are second to none. To be able to help write the next chapter is the opportunity of a lifetime.”

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Alan Wake Style Survival Horror Move Title Still Unannounced

PS3 Gamer — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:59:26 +0000

Sony’s upcoming PlayStation Move controller has proven itself over the past year to be far from a one trick pony. With casual and hardcore titles alike being fully supported from it’s launch in September, the library for Move is as vast as ever seen. With that said, there are without question more titles in development for Move and even one that Sony has shown but surprisingly hasn’t announced yet. Last year during the annual European Gamescom show there was a PlayStation Move Developer’s Update trailer shown which featured several announced Move titles such as Sports Champions and even the recently debuted Sorcery . However, there was one game shown in the trailer which seemingly hasn’t been announced yet, and it was arguably the most captivating game shown in the trailer. The game in question features a dark scary house with beautiful visuals and a middle-aged main character armed with a flashlight. Sound familiar? We can tell a few things from the brief seconds the game is shown in the trailer. First off, judging by the environment and the fact that the narrator says “light your way through creepy caverns”, we can reasonably assume it’s a survival-horror game. The game also features full Move support as detailed by the “Press ACTION To PICK-UP Plates” command shown on the screen. There’s also a young female in the house along with the main character, so it looks like the character isn’t alone during the events of the game. We can expect to hear this announced as soon as Sony is ready, and with several key conferences coming in the following months, it should be sooner rather than later. Whatever it is, it looks like one of the most interesting Move titles and one that could become a blockbuster for Sony’s upcoming motion controller.

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Alice: Madness Returns announced for PS3, 360

PS3 Gamer — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:20:06 +0000

EA and Spicy Horse Games has revealed the sequel to American McGee’s Alice today, announcing Alice: Madness Returns for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The action adventure title will launch in 2011. In Alice: Madness Returns , players take on the role of Alice ten years after the events of the first game as she journeys through Wonderland to uncover the truth about her dark past and tortured mind. Spicy Horse promises to deliver “highly-detailed elaborate worlds, encounter a cast of off-beat characters and engage in epic battles with deadly weapons and sinister villains.” “Alice is a classic fiction, infinitely rich with memorable characters, places and experiences. Our approach to Alice: Madness Returns takes this colorful world and reinvents it with psychotic personalities and pervasive insanity,” said American McGee, Spicy Horse Games Co-Founder and Senior Creative Director. “We can’t wait to share our vision with Alice in Wonderland fans and gamers around the world.” Look out for Alice: Madness Returns in 2011. Check out the first screenshots at the gallery . The first trailer can be seen below.

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