Friday, March 18, 2011

New patch for Killzone 3

The game is updated from version 1.04 to 06.01 after the news a few days ago that the patch 1.04 for Killzone 3 had created a series of problems, especially in multiplayer online, comes a new update for the spectacular FPS Guerrilla. The developers have in fact missed the update 1.05, including the fix in the current 1.06 and making the file available to all holders of the game via download with the usual warning.

AMD blames the Direct X

According to Castro, the PC Richard Huddy, AMD's graphics library makes it easy to use without a doubt the work of developers to innovate but prevents to exploit the capabilities and actual hardware. "In a contact high current level we have at least 10 times more power than in un'Xbox or a PS3 but it is clear that the games do not appear 10 times better (on PC).

And in large part this is because, in One way or another and for better or for worse, DirectX are in the middle. " Obviously, the AMD executive understands the function in terms of simplification and cost savings resulting from the use of libraries, but is also convinced that control over the machine capability is the only way to create something new.

Two new trailer for Anarchy Reigns

Here you Blacker Baron and Mathilda SEGA has released two new trailer for Anarchy Reigns, the spectacular action game (but we could also call it "scrolling beat em up" in honor of the old days), developed by Platinum Games, the same team that recently there has nice gems as Bayonetta and Vanquish. The videos show, respectively, Blacker Baron and Mathilda, two playable characters very different but equally lethal: the first, most powerful, devastating their opponents thanks to his fiery hammers and relies mainly on brute force and the other, as fascinating as fast, at 'occurrence pulls out a huge sledgehammer with which to dispatch the enemies hundreds of feet away.

David Cage: Heavy Rain has invented a genre

"And I'll prove it" at the BAFTA Game Awards the famous designer David Cage has made some interesting statements about the future and Heavy Rain Quantic Dreams. "We created the genre. Mastered the genre, and we want to show that Heavy Rain was not a coincienza or a lucky shot but something makes sense and that we can evolve ..." The title Quantic Dreams, although it has not really invented a genre, has undoubtedly introduced visuals, atmosphere, timing, and mature themes.

Valve on Dead Island: interesting but debatable

Concept great, implementation to evaluate, to discuss certain ideas Chet Faliszek and Erik Wolpaw of Valve, as the authors of one of the best zombie games ever came on the market, or Left 4 Dead, have some say in regard to the assessment of Dead Island as a new project. Faliszek has not seen much then, limiting the viewing of video and

Islands of Wakfu arrives March 30

At a stone's throw Definitely near the exit of the title for Xbox Live Arcade Islands of Wakfu will be downloadable from the Microsoft Network on March 30. The title is a mix between beat'em up, and adventure in the same world of MMO weblog Ankama. A world of islands and populated by strange creatures, animated with great care by the developer.

Fable III disappointing even for the same Molyneux

The next surprise the players should at least have used the conditional Molyneux talking about a possible Fable IV but wanted to clarify that, if the series goes forward, things will change. The third chapter it has not proved satisfactory even for the famous designer who said: "I blame only myself ..." The next chapter, continued Molyneux, players will have at least surprising.

"If we go forward, do not realize just another Fable, creating something that can deal with anyone - the best - with regard to technology, emotion and narrative." Source: CVG

Super Deluxe Chime soon on PSN

The rhythm-action-puzzle Chime Super Deluxe will be released on PlayStation Network on 30 March. You've never heard of this game? In essence it is a revised version, corrected and enhanced to Chime that came out last year on PC and Xbox Live Arcade. Find the review at this address. The U.S. PlayStation Blog has also revealed some of the music tracks included in this new version.

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Mortal Kombat, Raiden trailer for another

The god of lightning strikes again According to Raiden trailer dedicated to the ninth episode of Mortal Kombat, out April 21 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The god of thunder is dedicated to the tournament without saving forces, have in all its maneuvers most famous and giving ample proof of his electrical powers.

One of the battles shown in the video concludes with an extremely painful operation "x-ray": Raiden first hits the opponent back, then teleports in front of him to finish with a powerful karate chop on the forehead. Mortal Kombat - Second trailer of Raiden in Italian

Blizzard fans for The Old Republic

The developers of World of Warcraft hope that the rival Star Wars: The Old Republic is very successful. During an interview with MCV, the co-founder of Blizzard, Frank Pearce, said the game could help the Bioware MMO world and bring benefits to all industries. "The Old Republic could raise the overall level of MMO and help a much larger market share than the 'restricted' to publisher EA.

The CEO of Blizzard Entertainment, Mike Morhaime, the uproar that cards stating that "the game has all the ingredients for success, being based on a successful franchise and developed by a great team like Bioware. "The eventual success of TOD would bring new blood and new players in the world of MMOs, and this industry can not do that well."

3 million PlayStation 3 in France

The French love PS3 Xbox 360 beats PlayStation 3 in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower: according to data released by GfK, the console Sony is ahead of the rival Microsoft in terms of sales in France. 3 million at the time the PlayStation 3 sold in France since the launch of the console to date, while on Xbox 360 sales totaled 2.3 million copies on the same territory.

Also according to GfK, the PS3 is also on the software to win. The games for the Sony console are generating revenues of € 418 million, compared to 337 million euro for Wii and 239 million € for Xbox 360. Source: Gamekyo

River City Ransom 2 in production

A sequel to River City Ransom on the NES game released 22 years ago and known in the West under the title Street Gangs, is currently in production. According Andriasang it would be occupying the Japanese Miracle Kidz team, comprising among other things by people who worked on the parent series. The output on the console (which were not specified) is planned for the summer, with a PC version to follow in early 2012.

Order and Chaos Online: World of Warcraft comes to iPhone

A MMORPG on iOS Gameloft strikes again: Continuing its particular mission, the publisher decided to conquer the territory of MMORPGs on IOS with what appears to be a title definitely "inspired" to World of Warcraft. This is Chaos and Order Online, an online role playing game with a fantasy in which, of course, are the two opposing factions of Order and Chaos in a world that seems more or less close to that of the famous MMORPG Blizzard .

ME2: A date for the DLC Arrival

Electronic Arts has made official the release date of the new expansion for Mass Effect 2, titled Arrival. It will be available starting March 29. This latest DLC will see Commander Shepard faced with a rescue mission. An undercover agent has gathered credible evidence of an imminent invasion of the Reaper, but his life is now endangered.

The plot seems a perfect hook for 3 and Mass Effect will among the protagonists Admiral Hackett. To be able to get their hands on it we will have to shell out 560 Microsoft Points, or about 7 €.

Patch available for Homefront on PlayStation 3

Resolved most issues with admirable speed Kaos has released a patch for the PlayStation 3 version of Homefront, just after the detection of various crash and freeze problems reported by users on the official forum of the game. Here is what solves the "patch": Adjust intermittent problems sending and receiving of calls with friends Various adjustments to freeze systemically important entry into the game, the transition between shifts and data collection at the end of game bug Further adjustments, including ping and reports of problems with time remaining and score There is a patch in the works for the Xbox 360 version, which however should not be of great importance when considering that there has been no particular problem for the Microsoft console, as well as the PC version.

Volition, yes to investment in PC games

According to Volition, developers of Saints Row: The Third and Red Faction: Armageddon, even though piracy is still advantageous to invest time and resources on the development of the PC versions of games. "We try to develop games that deserve to be stolen and then we make sure that people can not do it," he told the studio manager Videogame Source of Volition, Eric Barker.

"According to the PC is dying, for others it is the future of the industry. In reality it is a market variable, depending on your point of view. For us, the most important thing is to create PC versions internally." In the past, however, Saints Row 2 and Red: Faction: Guerrilla have been entrusted to external studies have created PC versions not up to it.

Incoming information on the DLC for Fallout: New Vegas

Honest Hearts and Old Bones at this time Bethesda has denied rumors that some games were at night, referring in particular to the arrival of DLC for Fallout: New Vegas next week. According to some sources, the new package "Honest Hearts" was expected for March 22, while "Old Bones" on April 26 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

However, both dates at the moment are denied by Bethesda, announcing more details in coming days on these expansions for the RPG Obsidian.

Braben is clarity on the votes to the editors

Frontier Developments boss David Braben, has returned to talk about a possible system of evaluation of reporters during an interview with Spong. "Many have thought that I wanted to criticize the journalists, but that was not my intention. I wanted to emphasize that this is a difficult job, because if you try to bring out the review at the end of your risk of being left with a piece that over time may make you appear ridiculous.

Nintendo does not work with amateur developers

Nothing developers garage Reggie Fils-Aime has wanted to make a precise distinction between the types of independent developers who can aspire to work with the Nintendo machines. A Gamasutra president of Nintendo of America said it would "separate the real from independent developers who are dedicated to the development of video games as a hobby," and therefore wants to "absolutely maintain contact with independent" but that "the line Nintendo has no plans to do business with developers garage.

Civilization V 40% discount nell'Videogame Source.it Shop!

With over nine million copies sold around the world and a critical success and unprecedented public, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest strategic sets of all time, and Civilization V, the latest chapter in the series, not has only strengthened the position of the franchise on the market.

Although this is a true masterpiece, however, many of you may not have had the chance to play ... if so we suggest you offer this week could prove to be a perfect excuse to fix it. This week, the famous fifth chapter of the series from the minds of Sid Meier is in fact available in our shop with as much as 40% discount, and that means it will only cost you € 29.99, instead of € 49.99.

Collector's edition for Mortal Kombat

From Mortal Kombat Kollezionisti also could not escape the trend of the collector's edition, so here is the "Kollector's Edition" of the new chapter in the long series of ultra-violent fighting game. The announcement regarding the UK is bound to retailers GAME and GameStation, we do not know exactly what at the time the plans for the Italian market.

In any case, these are contained in, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360: collectible figurines of Scorpion and Sub-Zero A 110-page artbook with the 'Art of Mortal Kombat "An in-game alternate costume for Ermac Exclusive accessories for the avatars and themes for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 Below the image of the edition in question, which is slated for release in UK on April 21, 2011.

Molyneux crowns Minecraft

During an interview with IGN, the boss of Lionhead, Peter Molyneux, praised the game for PC independent, Minecraft. "I hope the press give more visibility to Minecraft, because at the moment I think we talk too little of this game," says Molyneux. "Marcus Persson, the author of Minecraft is a fantastic person, and I think that his creation is a work of genius." Molyneux said that just minutes after sending a message about the game on Twitter, the servers have been besieged by dozens of players who eventually caused a server crash.

Molyneux loves Minecraft

It's the best I've played in the last ten years "Minecraft is great ... the best I've played in the last ten years", Peter Molyneux, Lionhead's undisputed leader, has spoken about the title of Markus Notch Persson , that has surpassed the half million copies sold (and is not released yet). "I hope that the press focuses more on new talent, because I have not seen enough," said Peter talking about the good Minecraft, praising the fact that Notch has done it all alone for the development and marketing.

Nintendo: "No developer garage"

Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime, has returned to speak of the criticisms of the model by Satoru Iwata "App Store" during a speech at the Game Developers Conference. "I prefer to separate the independent developers who develop a hobby," said Fils-Aime at Gamasutra. "Without doubt we are working with independent developers, but we are not interested in partnership with developers garage.

Shogun 2: Total War in Superdirective today!

Continue Superdirective Multiplayer. it, from our studies of Terni. In today's show episode 2 Shogun: Total War for PC and answer any questions from users! Connect at 17 Friday, March 18th at this page to interact with us. The maximum number of users that can connect simultaneously is equal to 5000, to see the direct non-stop you have to have an ADSL connection of at least 1.2 Mbits, we recommend that you do not download anything while watching the live itself.

Homefront is updated on PlayStation 3

Kaos Studios has updated the PlayStation 3 version of Homefront with a patch designed to fix some problems reported by owners of the game from THQ for the Sony consoles, in particular the system crashes. The developer is also working on a patch for the Xbox 360 version, called "more stable" than the PS3.

"There have been reports of an extremely rare error that prevents users from connecting to Xbox 360 game with the preferred profile," it said on the official website of Homefront. "If you encounter this problem we ask you to send an e-mail to support @ thq. Com. According to Kaos, the PC version of Homefront is "very robust".

Blizzard: The Old Republic can grow the market for MMO

The game BioWare could revive the genre One thinks that there is always animosity between competitors and expects to be handed vitriolic jokes at every opportunity available, but Blizzard has shown great foresight distinction and talking about a direct competitor, Star Wars : The Old Republic, which Frank Pearce has described as able to grow the market for MMO, if done right.

The CEO of Blizzard, Mike Morhaime, said he hoped that the title of BioWare do well to attract new players. In fact, the MMO market has become stagnant and the success of World of Warcraft has done the first step up the plans of competitors, only to frustrate and block others. Now, if The Old Republic was able to attract new audiences, the benefits will spread beyond the game itself and would affect the entire industry, giving a little 'out of breath to the genre.

Captain America and Thor also 3DS

The tie-in SEGA's Captain America and Thor will also come up 3DS, lets you know the publisher. "It's official, the play of Thor and Captain America will arrive on Nintendo 3DS," reads the page of Twitter SEGA. The publisher also confirmed that the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Thor and Captain America will support 3D.

Thor: God of Thunder will be available from April 29, the day the film will be released in cinemas, while Captain America: Super Soldiers will be in stores this summer.

Still image from Arrival of Mass Effect 2

The third ... Electronic Arts and BioWare, through the social network Facebook, has released the third image on Arrival, the latest expansion planned for Mass Effect 2 before the market debut of the much of Mass Effect 3. Find the screen in question and the previous ones as always in our gallery.

Deleted Gun Loco

Square Enix has canceled an exclusive Xbox 360 Gun Loco. The confirmation comes from a message posted on the official website of Gun Loco, translated by Andriasang. Announced last year in Gamescom, Gun Loco was defined by the publisher a "sprint-action shooter" characterized by the presence of different modes of play single player and multiplayer.

THQ is not against the flea market

So says ... As reported by the website MCV, THQ would be exposed as not contrary to the used market, despite the spread of the controversial and increasingly discussed "Online Pass" (launched by EA). At least that was the thought of THQ CEO Brian Farrell, who also made it clear how THQ is planning to attend the world's second-in person.

Source: MCV