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Friday, October 5, 2007
Gears of War: The Movie DOA?
3:15 AM - - 2 Comments
First the Halo movie, now this. It looks like the Gears of War motion picture might be dead on arrival as New Line Cinema is said to be bawking at the film's projected budget.
"New Line Cinema will most likely not move forward with (Gears of War) at all. Our source is saying that the studio has concerns with ballooning budget of the film," according to IESB.
Topics: Games: Action
Related Games: Gears of War (Xbox 360): Gears of War (PC)
The Moderately Evil Overlord Joins Turbine
2:55 AM - - 1 Comment
The latest gossip from around the sewing circle is that long time Dark Age of Camelot Producer Walter Yarbrough has been hired by Turbine to produce an unannounced MMORPG for the company. In other Dark Age of Camelot news, that would mean that Walt is no longer at Mythic (cough).

The updated, grand total of people I know at Mythic is now less than, or equal to zero.

Topics: Games: MMOG
Related Games: Dark Age of Camelot (PC)
Hardware & Tech Nuggets
1:39 AM - - 0 Comments
Topics: hardware
Game Reviews
1:09 AM - - 1 Comment
Topics: Games: General News
Related Games: The Settlers: Rise of an Empire (PC): Conan (Xbox 360), Halo 3 (Xbox 360), Go! Sports Ski (PlayStation 3), NHL 08 (PlayStation 3)
RPG Vault Goodness
12:50 AM - - 0 Comments
Topics: Games: Role-Playing
Related Games: Tabula Rasa (PC): Horizons: Empire of Istaria (PC)
In Other News...
12:45 AM - - 16 Comments
Next week I'm going to Epic to play some Unreal Tournament 3. I better get me some pants!

P.S. - Are you a member of the mole people? Does the color white affect you like sun does a Vampire? Then you may be pleased that Crazy Vincent made a bunch of skins for the site that include: tinted, slate and classic colors with normal or enlarged font sizes. It's pretty easy to install. Firefox users need the stylish extension, and IE/Opera users need to add a new style sheet to their browser. Please note, we do not support/endorse/etc the skins and use them at your own risk, etc, etc, etc ... Anyways, thanks Jason. :)

Today's TGIF question:

What games are on your most played list last week?

You can see mine in the related games links below.

Topics: In-House: In Other News...
Related Games: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PC): Halo 3 (Xbox 360), Team Fortress 2 (PC), Hellgate: London (PC)
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Thursday, October 4, 2007
Crysis CEO Poops on Console Shooters
9:16 PM - - 67 Comments
Ah, a man after my own heart. Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli was interviewed at Game Informer about a number of topics, including but not limited to: Crysis, DX10, why DX10.1 doesn't matter, his thoughts on UbiSoft making Far Cry 2 and his feelings about Halo 3 and console shooters in general.
GI: So you’re not excited for Halo 3?

Yerli: No. [But] I don’t want to talk badly about it. The trailer looked great. I know there are millions of people who love it. I tried to play Halo 1; I tried to play Halo 2. (laughs) I really didn’t get it & it didn’t get me. [...] It’s not that it isn't possible [to make a good shooter on a console], but console shooters are at the level of PC shooters 5-6 years ago. The gameplay has to be more sophisticated – more thinking [than] shooting.

^^Answer slightly edited since English isn't Cevat's primary language^^
Topics: Games: Action
Related Games: Crysis (PC): Halo 3 (Xbox 360)
RockStar Lawyers Object to EA's Simpsons Game
8:40 PM - - 6 Comments
Apparently they don't like being parodied:

EA's forthcoming The Simpsons game parodies 30 years of videogaming and gaming IPs, but there are games companies that have refused to see the funny side of things.

"I was always under the impression that when you do parody, it's a sign of respect... If we make fun of Grand Theft Auto, we're not going to hurt the sales of Grand Theft Auto... But yeah, we've definitely had some reactions - we've had to pull stuff from the game", The Simpsons lead designer Greg Rizzer revealed to us in an interview earlier this week.

"But that's cool to me", Rizzer continued. "It's cool to still know, I feel, that the industry's been waiting for a game like this to come along. It's been too long since we really had one, and of course [there's] The Simpsons being the perfect vehicle to poke fun at the games industry."

Sitar Hero sounds great, though.

Topics: Games: General, Consoles
Related Games: The Simpsons Game (PlayStation 3): The Simpsons Game (Nintendo DS), The Simpsons Game (Xbox 360), The Simpsons Game (Wii), The Simpsons Game (PlayStation 2), The Simpsons Game (PlayStation Portable)
Arcade Classic Space Ace Goes HD
7:50 PM - - 1 Comment
Digital Leisure is at it again, bringing another laser disc-based arcade game into the HD era:

GORMLEY, Ontario , Canada (October 4, 2007) — For the first time ever you can experience the stunning classical animation of Space Ace in true High Definition. This release of Don Bluth's legendary animated arcade game features video transferred directly from the original film source, delivering the sharpest images and most vibrant colors ever – even better than the original laser disc release.

The follow-up to last year's release of Dragon's Lair PC HD, Space Ace PC HD also comes with a completely new five channel surround sound audio mix. The original audio has been cleaned and remastered to eliminate any impure background audio then analyzed to determine the best placement to immerse the players in the action. With the striking visuals and remarkable 5.1 surround sound audio, Space Ace HD offers fans an experience well beyond the arcade.

The rest of the press release can be perused here.

Topics: Games: General, Classic
Related Games: Space Ace HD (HD DVD) (DVD / HD Video Game): Space Ace HD (PC), Dragon's Lair (HD DVD) (DVD / HD Video Game)
More Gears of War PC Coverage
6:08 PM - - 1 Comment
Courtesy of Planet Gears of War:
Topics: Games: Action
Related Games: Gears of War (PC)
There Will be No Ass. Creed Demo
5:36 PM - - 10 Comments
Aw, shucks. It looks like there won't be a demo for Assassin's Creed according to this interview at GameTrailers. Why not? According to Jade, "the game is designed as a "sandbox" style of game and as such it would be too difficult to cut down a portion of the game to show as a demo of the title."

The PC version was delayed until next year, so the 360 and PS3 versions can be our demo.

Topics: Games: Action
Related Games: Assassin's Creed (Xbox 360): Assassin's Creed (PlayStation 3), Assassin's Creed (PC)
StarCraft 2 Fansite Kit
5:32 PM - - 0 Comments
Wanna make a fansite for StarCraft 2? Sure you do. Blizzard released a new fansite kit for the game which includes: Art assets including screenshots, concept art, hi-res logos, and wallpapers; Site design elements including borders, backgrounds, fonts, and stylesheets; Exclusive content: Unit renders and forum avatars / Messenger images; StarCraft II fact sheet and FAQ plus oh-so much more.
Topics: Games: Real-Time Strategy
Related Games: StarCraft II (PC)
"Evolution of Bioshock" Hour Long Video
4:56 PM - - 5 Comments
Got time? Google Video has an hour long presentation called the "Evolution of Bioshock", thanks Chris Kline. "It also includes never-before-seen footage of 3 of the early prototypes of BioShock, going all the way back to 2002."

Nazis on a tropical Island for the win.

In other BioShock news, GameBanshee posted a new walkthrough guide.

Topics: Games: Action
Related Games: BioShock (PC): BioShock (Xbox 360)
Age Of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties Demo
12:10 PM - - 0 Comments
Microsoft has released a playable demo for Age Of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties, letting players try out a bit of this upcoming expansion pack.

The 612mb demo can be found at the official AoE III site and FilePlanet.

Topics: Games: Real-Time Strategy
Related Games: Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties (PC)
Flight Sim X DX9 vs. DX10
11:39 AM - - 29 Comments
Phil Taylor's Blog has been updated with detailed information regarding the DX10 version of Flight Simulator X, shipping with the just-gone-gold Acceleration expansion pack, and later as a patch for users not purchasing the addon. In his latest entry, the FSX developer admits the release of the oft talked about DX10 bullshot was a mistake, explains that the DX10 renderer works much more efficiently than the DX9 one, and also reveals that third-party addons made using older technology will no longer work with the DX10 mode, much to their annoyance. As a parting gift, Phil offered the very first, real, FSX DX9 vs. DX10 comparison image:

There appears to be some confusion: The image to the left is the original, fake DX10 comparison. The image to the right is the real, final, complete, as will be seen on people's computers comparison.

Topics: Games: Simulation
Related Games: Microsoft Flight Simulator X (PC): Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Acceleration (PC)
Pirates of the Burning Sea Stress Test
11:30 AM - - 22 Comments
Yarrr! From the fourth of this 'ere month, FilePlanet subscribers can stress test Pirates of the Burning Sea:

The year is 1720 and the New World is on fire.

England, France, and Spain have unleashed their forces on the Caribbean. Naval officers captain massive warships through bloody engagements at sea. Freetraders charge through blockades and smuggle the war material needed to conquer the enemy’s ports. Privateers raid enemy shipping, looting ships of their treasure and rival nations of their glory.

Through it all sail the Pirates. Bloody, bold, and resolute, they serve no flag and heed no king. They live free, fight hard, and obey only fate.

Signups have begun today, so get your key now.


Update: The stress test event is now open to all FilePlanet members.

Topics: Games: MMOG, Role-Playing
Related Games: Pirates of the Burning Sea (PC)
Gears of War PC Hitting Stores November 6th
10:34 AM - - 29 Comments
Gears of War vs. Unreal Tournament 3 - Fight!


Topics: Games: Action
Related Games: Gears of War (PC)
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 Trailer
10:25 AM - - 6 Comments
The Rabbids take on the All Blacks:

Topics: Consoles: Nintendo Wii
Related Games: Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii): Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Nintendo DS)
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue Screenshots
5:52 AM - - 19 Comments
Copyright Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.


Topics: Consoles: PS3
Related Games: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PlayStation 3)
Condemned 2: Bloodshot Screenshots
5:50 AM - - 8 Comments
Dr. Doom's making an appearance in Condemned 2: Bloodshot?


Topics: Consoles: General
Related Games: Condemned 2: Bloodshot (Xbox 360): Condemned 2: Bloodshot (PlayStation 3)
Clive Barker's Jericho Screenshots & Movie
5:43 AM - - 8 Comments
The latest squad member movie:


Topics: Games: Action
Related Games: Clive Barker's Jericho (PC): Clive Barker's Jericho (Xbox 360), Clive Barker's Jericho (PlayStation 3)
Fracture 'Making Of' Movie
5:40 AM - - 15 Comments
Ignore the silly ass picture I picked for the video because the below is an excellent look at the development of Fracture, a game making extensive use of real-time terrain deformation:

Topics: Consoles: General
Related Games: Fracture (Xbox 360): Fracture (PlayStation 3)
Burnout Paradise Trailer
5:37 AM - - 1 Comment
Another BoP trailer, this time lookin' at the Carson GT Concept car:

Topics: Consoles: General
Related Games: Burnout Paradise (Xbox 360): Burnout Paradise (PlayStation 3)
Beowulf Trailer
5:33 AM - - 2 Comments
A jolly good intro to the game's story:

Topics: Games: Action
Related Games: Beowulf (PC): Beowulf (PlayStation 3), Beowulf (Xbox 360), Beowulf (PlayStation Portable), Beowulf (Wireless)
The State of DX 10: Image Quality & Performance
1:42 AM - - 12 Comments
Wondering what The State of DirectX 10 is like? Then read on!
In this HotHardware article, we showcase many of the most popular DX10-capable games, like Bioshock, World In Conflict, Call of Juarez, Lost Planet, and Company of Heroes, and feature current image quality comparisons versus DX9 modes with each. The article also details the associated performance levels across many of the more popular graphics cards, from both the mid-range and high-end. After digesting all of the data, you be the judge. Are we there yet?

While we may not be "there" yet, DX9 games do play better on DX10 hardware.
Topics: Games: hardware
Related Games: BioShock (PC): Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts (PC), Call of Juarez (PC), Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (PC), World in Conflict (PC)
Hardware & Tech Nuggets
1:24 AM - - 0 Comments
Topics: hardware
Game Reviews
1:09 AM - - 0 Comments
Topics: Games: General News
Related Games: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PC): Sega Rally (PC), FIFA Soccer 08 (Xbox 360), Halo 3 (Xbox 360), John Woo Presents Stranglehold (Xbox 360), Warriors Orochi (Xbox 360), Folklore (PlayStation 3), NBA Live 08 (PlayStation 3), Project Gotham Racing 4 (Xbox 360), Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire (Wii)
RPG Vault Goodness
1:05 AM - - 2 Comments
Topics: Games: Role-Playing
Related Games: King's Bounty: The Legend (PC)
In Other News...
12:59 AM - - 27 Comments
I think I'll be picking up a copy of PGR4 today... While I'm not the biggest console player out there, I do appreciate certain genres on them. Plus, there is no PC version...

Do you prefer to play racing games on the PC or a console?

P.S. - Go D-Backs!

P.P.S. - After 25 years, The Star Wars missile defense shield is up and running!

Topics: In-House: In Other News...
Related Games: Project Gotham Racing 4 (Xbox 360)

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