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Friday, May 20, 2011

The Witcher 2 - Troubleshooting Guide

Coming also un'hotfix AMD Crossfire configurations for The Witcher 2 pushes the PC to the limit but the responsibility is not only the excellent graphics. In fact, the title has yet to be finished and bugs and poor optimization make the gaming experience even on problematic configurations that should not have any problem.

For this reason the developers are working hard to patch 1.1 which should solve many of the problems encountered by users. Among other things, AMD is working and soon expected to release a patch to fix things digital performance of the Crossfire. The software company has also activated a specific email to assist players who have problems with the game.

Free content for Dead or Alive 3DS

The fighting game for Nintendo 3DS, Dead or Alive: Dimensions, will be expanded with a series of downloadable content through features SpotPass, tells Tecmo Koei. Players will be able to access new costumes for the characters and a number of extra challenges, as reported by UK-Anime. Between May 27 and June 29 there will be a costume per day (available only for 24 hours) and Tecmo will publish every week a new challenge.

A mysterious countdown on the site of Carmageddon

A classic forbidden unexpectedly appeared a mysterious countdown on the site of Carmageddon, as seen at the bottom of the news reported. The count in points directly to the June 1, 2011, calculating by now, and having regard to the previous (numerous) as regards the countdown is highly likely that this is a new title coming into the series.

The franchise is now controlled by Square Enix, which is currently not say a word about it. The fourth chapter in the series was canceled during its development in 2005, since then there have been no further developments, at least until now. E 'can, therefore, that June 1, 2011 is expected to be announced a new Carmageddon.

New info on Alan Wake: Night Springs

The new game developed by Remedy Entertainment, Alan Wake Night Springs, will be a title for Xbox Live Arcade, according to rumors. A source "very reliable" has confirmed the news to XBLAFans, who claims to have some exclusive footage of the XBLA title. "The fans will be pleased to know that you have a new Alan Wake! But it will not be Alan Wake 2, or just a DLC," said a few days ago after the developer announced the new Alan Wake.

Runespell: Overture - A video explaining the combat

Cards lethal battles in Runespell: Overture to fight blows through the evolution of poker cards that would leave a gaping too expensive Ciccio Valenti. To explain the peculiarities of the gaming system, which is based on a number of combinations of poker, Mystic has put together a movie where we see a couple of characters that battle.

The enemy showed in the movie is a Varangian who must be defeated in order to be enrolled by the player. In fact, the title also includes RPG elements that will be detailed in the next few days. Runespell: Overture - Gameplay

Old Republic "other" from WOW

In an interview with Gamasutra, the co-founder of BioWare, Greg Zeschuk said that Star Wars: The Old Republic will be an MMO other than World of Warcraft. "SWTOR offers a different experience. Those who have tried for long enough they have been impressed," says Zeschuk. "Obviously from the point of view of style is a BioWare game." "WOW and other MMOs offer similar challenges, with thousands and thousands of heroes.

Dirt 3 comes with VIP Pass

A tax on Codemasters' answer to the "Online Pass" by EA Sports called VIP Pass, and is also contained in the new Dirt 3, out in these days in our country. This is a code inside the packaging of the new game, which allows access to online multiplayer gaming as well as the ability to download five additional vehicles.

Is of course the media adopted by publishers in order to discourage the used market: if the code has already been used (as is likely to be in a second-hand copy) can not play online and it becomes necessary to re-purchase (price still unknown). In short, a sort of tax on the used market, often held up by publishers as a cause of increasing loss of earnings.

History "parallel" to Uncharted NGP

The history of the chapter of Uncharted for Next Generation Portable will take place during the period between the first and second in the series born on PlayStation 3, Naughty Dog made it known. In an interview with gameblog. fr and translated by Videogame Source. fr, co-president of Naughty Dog, Christophe Balestra, said that Uncharted NGP probably share certain features or characteristics with Uncharted 3.

A date for Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

October 19, 2011 SCEA today announced the release date for Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, a new chapter in the popular series of action-adventure starring the dynamic duo of assorted characters Insomniac. The game will therefore on the European PlayStation 3 October 19, 2011, one day later than the U.S.

launch. Various promotional initiatives for pre-order, differentiated and linked to the various points of sale: a T-Rex Morph Weapon Mod "that turns enemies into small dinosaurs, the flamethrower exclusive, an additional laser for Mr. Zurkon and" Sheepinator Morph Weapon Mod "can turn into a sheep.

A date for Black Ops: Escalation PC

Escalation of the DLC Call of Duty: Black Ops will be available on PC from June 2, developer Treyarch announced. The date was confirmed in an image published on the official website of Black Ops reported by Evil Avatar. The package price is not stated, but a note says that the PlayStation 3 "is coming soon."

Hector: Badge of Carnage 2 will be longer than the first

Despite generally positive reviews major developments in the reserved first-episode Hector: Badge of Carnage, a defect in particular was quite evident to all, longevity rather small. The team of independent development Straandlooper Animation wanted to respond to these criticisms with Hector: Badge of Carnage - Episode 2, which reportedly contain a significantly greater number of hours of gameplay, a longer history and greater amount of puzzles.

PSN Store online since May 24

Restore the Sony PlayStation Store on May 24, announced the company partners with third parties in a document unveiled by Gamasutra. The program includes several updates in the coming weeks extra. On May 24, the Store will be updated with the contents expected on 26 April, while 27 will reach the planned content for May 3 and Sony will continue with two weekly update until you have published all the content expected in the period in which the NDP remained offline.

Release date for Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3

On July 1 the new chapter of the Dynasty Warriors dedicated to the famous Japanese mobile suit created by Tomino will come in the summer in Europe. Dynasty Warriors: Gundam will be the third in our region from July 1, 2011, announced Tecmo Koei, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. This trend is based on the typical structure of the series, with 50 playable characters and about 70 mobile suit to use in the game, of course, all drawn from the vast universe of Gundam in its various meanings.

New DLC for PC Bulletstorm

The package Gun Sonata Bulletstorm, DLC published last April on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 is finally available on PC. The downloadable content has three maps to be used in two ways Anarchy and the echo mode, and the price of the DLC is $ 9.99. Bulletstorm is available from February on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Dead or Alive deleted in Scandinavia to child-pornographic content?

Galeotta was the pant Eurogamer, through its Swedish subsidiary, reports that Dead or Alive Dimensions, the new chapter of Tecmo fighting game for Nintendo 3DS, it will be released in Scandinavia. According to the Swedish site, The reason is contained in the alleged child pornography in the game. Everything seems to start from some remarks made by an unidentified forum from which emerged the fact that the game could break the strict laws on this Swedish pornography and child pornography, in particular, being able to portray Kasumi, Ayane and Koroke three minor characters in "Figure Mode" with the ability to frame the parties "intimate" while not showing nudity would be a possibility of infringement of the law.

Announced Weapon 3

Bohemia Interactive announced Weapon 3. In Arm 3, the player takes part in a NATO mission in the Mediterranean island. The protagonist is Captain Scott Miller and once again you can use a variety of ground vehicles, air and sea. Uniform and equipment will be customized, and the multiplayer mode will offer co-op and competitive, with ad hoc scenarios created by the editor.

"The renewed potential Weapon of Engine 3 shooter makes military's most innovative and spectacular in terms of graphics ever published," said Marek Spanel of Bohemia. "We not only propose a new generation of weapon, but also to exploit the potential of new technology in the gameplay. There is a unique blend of fighting sandbox with a complex history." Weapon 3 will be available in the summer of 2012 on PC.

First, top marks for Dirt 3

Ending the embargo and international acclaim came the first 3 votes online for Dirt, the new chapter of the Codemasters racing game. Looking even the international press, to which they relate vows under crops, the results are really good for the new product of the British publisher, whose decisive shift towards the arcade seems to have gathered the consensus of all.

The votes below, of course, you add the "9" award today from Multiplayer. com, as seen in the just-published review. IGN - 8.5 Eurogamer - GamesRadar 9 - 9 Gamersyde - "Excellent" STN - "Outstanding" gamers - 9

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Announced LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

We knew that sooner or later it would happen and here it is. Warner Bros. has officially announced that Traveller's Tales is working on a Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7. The game, scheduled for the end of a long list of platforms (including NGP), the course will cover the last three adventures of boy wizard of Hogwarts, from The Order of the Phoenix Deathly Hallows.

We bet that sooner or later will pop out somewhere a LEGO Harry Potter: The Complete Saga?

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Gears of War 3: A teaser trailer waiting for the new extended

A sample video from Microsoft announced the upcoming release of a new official trailer dedicated to Gear of War 3, which will air during the final of the Champions League scheduled for next weekend. The announcement at the time concerning channels ITV1 and Sky Sports, so we do not know exactly if the advertising is broadcast everywhere in the big match between Barcelona and Manchester United.

What if LA Noire should "crash"

It seems that already there are numerous reports of unexpected crashes and freezes on LA Noire, in both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Here's what Rockstar should do if you happen to us. Rockstar also suggests, if you have the opportunity to try a second copy of LA Noire on your console to see if the problem is software or hardware.

If all these attempts fail, you just have to send a Rockstar as much information as possible on our copy of the game and the console. Who owns the PS3 version of LA Noire may also send their backups to Rockstar collecting them in a USB device and then transfer them to a PC.

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A video "stolen" for FIFA 12

9 minutes to appear on YouTube features a video "stolen" taken from a test session for FIFA 12, the new version of football simulation by Electronic Arts. In nearly 10 minutes of the game shows the various features new or improved tactics than previously introduced in this new version, including defense strategies, attack, rigging and animation for the new digital players.

Everything is shown with the new engine "Impact engine" used in the development of FIFA 12. EA has not yet formalized the game is released on HD platforms, however, apart from his Nintendo 3DS version that does not seem to relate strongly to the video in question.

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A date for the DLC's LA Noire

Electroplating Nichlson Arson Case will be the first DLC for LA Noire, and will be released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on June 21. Rockstar has added additional content to the list of new content on your site. Some chains offer the DLC for free to those who booked before the game, but the list of vendors is not yet known.

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Confirmed beta Starhawk, without Move

Comes, no one knows when the head of Lightbox, Dylan Jobe, has confirmed the forthcoming arrival of a beta Starhawk, the sequel to Warhawk recently came to light in an official capacity for the PlayStation 3. There are not many details released about the U.S. PlayStation blog: "There will be a beta but I can not go specifically for now - stay tuned for more news," said a terse Jobe.

In any case, a point has been very clear: "Starhawk does not support PlayStation Move". The game is expected in 2012 on PlayStation 3 and represents an evolution of the original concept with more types of media, and combats on foot ", always with a strong online multiplayer component.

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Modern Warfare 3 will support steady

Modern Warfare 3 does not suffer from the chronic lack of support post-launch that has plagued previous chapters. A state was the creative strategist at Infinity Ward, Robert Bowling, via Twitter. "Making Modern Warfare Patches and updates for 3 after the launch will be one of our priorities." Modern Warfare 2, despite the laurels gathered around the world, was harshly criticized for this reason but it seems that IW does not want to repeat the mistakes of the past.

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Dirt 3 in Superdirective today!

The Rally of Terni! [Updated] We live now! Click here to follow us in real time and interact with us. Continued Superdirective Multiplayer. it, from our studies of Terni. In today's show Dirt episode 3, the new and eagerly awaited installment of the series, Codemasters racing and will answer all questions from users! Connect at 17 Friday, May 20th 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.

Dirt 3 (wikipedia)

An NBA player wants to be part of RAGE

Desperately, it seems fun to look at this promotional video of RAGE, the upcoming shooter from id Software, in which an NBA basketball player does everything to try to become part of the game, coming to challenge a tiger suit as an actor ready for the mo-cap. At the end of the video are also a few moments of gameplay.

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Xbox Live update coming

The Xbox Live update planned for these days will increase, among other things, the number of countries that can pay the contents of the Marketplace via PayPal. The precise dates of availability of the update have not yet been disclosed. However, Microsoft has confirmed that it will be available worldwide within two weeks.

"We have not yet precise dates for each region, but as usual you will find the availability of the update as soon as you turn your console." These are the enlightening words of Major Nelson.

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The controller of the Project Café will be equipped with a video camera?

New revelations from an insider ... A person close to Nintendo have revealed that the controller to Develop Project Café will have a front camera integrated. The same source, the specifications of the pad are already available from publishers and developers. The camera is used to enter our image in the game, a bit 'as it was for the Nintendo 3DS, while some items to give some the size of the touch screen mounted on the controller, which would be equal to six inches, with the possibility that there is accompanied by a stylus.

AESVI launches Games Week

After a week of fashion and design, Milan opens its doors to video games: will be held, in fact, 4 to 6 November 2011 the first edition of Games Week, Journal of the games industry event, sponsored by AESVI, the association of category in the industry, directed not only to fans but also families and anyone who wants to have fun with video games.

To host the event, which will involve all the key players of the gaming industry, has been chosen as the location futuristic Mico - Milano Congressi, which is inaugurated in May 2011. With a capacity of 20,000 people and over 50,000 square meters of exhibition space available, will be the largest convention center in Europe and will be part of the new, exclusive complex CityLife.

Destiny X-Men: unveiled a new character

Grant is, but Cary Activion Blizzard revealed a new X-Men character of Destiny, a new game dedicated to the heroes of Marvel due out this fall. This is Grant, of which we can read a brief biography and see some screenshots: Name: Grant Alexander Background: Sandersville, Georgia Ambition: To become a superstar of football history: Grant is located in San Francisco with the hope of getting a place to ' University of California, Berkeley, in the Varsity Squad.

Firmware 3.61, Rockstar drop charges

After comments from Sony, which he called the allegations unfounded rumors against Rockstar Games for PlayStation 3 firmware 3.61, the publisher of LA Noire has removed from its website the message that the overheating of the console had been related the new system update to Sony's platform. At first, Rockstar had mentioned similar problems with other games on the PlayStation 3, but the message was later removed from the website.

Dell Streak Pro: first tablet with Tegra 2

Dell Streak Pro will be the first tablet on the market to implement the new, still Inedit, Tegra system 2 1 GHz dual core, this will lead to many benefits in terms of performance and beyond, we will see what could be the development of this technology . Dell decides to leave nothing to chance when trying a new adventure, even in this case, the U.S.

giant has decided to make it big, starting from the screen that has been confirmed in 10-inch version, adapting to the rest of the top competitors class that only in rare cases have a 7-inch, is not well liked by most users. The materials used for the cover are excellent, given that this is a brushed aluminum finish, as in the case of some notebook products from the same home, now calm down rumors that they wanted a cover made from magnesium.

A trailer loaded with double meanings for Shadows of the Damned

Enlarge your Johnson! Electronic Arts has released a new trailer in Italian for Shadows of the Damned, entitled "Enlarge your Johnson." Johnson was the rifle that the protagonist of the game uses to make its way between demons and dark creatures, and that fact may become "bigger" by adding various upgrades and enhancements.

Developers have wanted to play with their double meanings, and the result is a trailer in which the phallic references out there, even the protagonists are decidedly of the action. Shadows of the Damned will be available from June 24 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Shadows of the Damned - Trailer Enlarge your Johnson in Italian

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Dyack: "Model App Store a threat"

The president of Silicon Knights, Denis Dyack, has criticized the App Store model. "Right now the App Store there are at least 17,000 applications mediocre," said Dyack to IndustryGamers. "It's a frightening number and is taking away allowances to the handheld market, there are games where instead of mediocre quality and not App.

I'm not saying there are no games on iOS quality, so why not, I just say that these titles are submerged from an oversupply that is hurting the entire industry. " Dyack's thinking reflects that of the CEO of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata, that some time ago called the App Store model "a problem for the industry." "I agree," says Dyack, "the industry must be careful because the risk of being overwhelmed by this model.

Ad and trailer for 9mm

Gameloft will bring the App Store "his" GTA Gameloft has released the first trailer for a 9mm, a sandbox action game with a structure very similar to Grand Theft Auto. This is not the first such title for the platforms IOS, but judging from the movie we are certainly faced with a high level of production, in particular in the version optimized for iPad 2 will boast a highly respected technical sector.

Suda51: "Dante's Inferno trivial"

The boss of Grasshopper Manufacture, Suda51, called "mainstream" and "trivial" played by the vision of Hell in Dante's Inferno Visceral Games, action game published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. In an interview with VG247, Goichi Suda added that hell rebuilt in Shadows of the Damned will be unusual.

"Our vision of Hell is both funny and frightening, is different from the classical performances and is much closer to people." "Visceral proposed a standard view, mainstream Hell, ours will be different, you will realize playing Shadows of the Damned." The horror game will be released in June by Electronic Arts for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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