Bulletstorm 2 was going to be ‘more insane’

By: Eddie Makuch A sequel to 2011 first-person shooter Bulletstorm was going to be “an amazing game,” according to People Can Fly founder Adrian Chmielarz. Speaking with Eurogamer, the developer–who has since left the company–claimed that this game was conceived as over-the-top and believable at the same time. “It was gonna be actually more insane in a way,” Chmielarz said. “It’s still kinda believable but the pulpiness and the craziness … Continue reading Bulletstorm 2 was going to be ‘more insane’

Thief developers have no plans for competitive multiplayer

By: Martin Gaston The next-gen reboot of Thief isn’t currently planning on featuring any form of competitive multiplayer component, according to developer Eidos Montreal. When asked by Eurogamer if Thief would follow in the footsteps of Square Enix‘s recent Tomb Raider and include a form of competitive multiplayer, producer Stephane Roy said developer Eidos Montreal has no plans for anything like that. “Right now, let’s say competitive multiplayer, like … Continue reading Thief developers have no plans for competitive multiplayer

Next Mass Effect and Dragon Age games using Frostbite 3

By:  Martin Gaston Both Dragon Age III: Inquisition and the next Mass Effect game will be powered by DICE’s Frostbite 3 engine, BioWare has said. “For everyone who’s been asking after the #BF4 reveal, #DA3 and the next Mass Effect are also using Frostbite 3. It’s awesome,” said BioWare Edmonton and Montreal general manager Aaryn Flynn on Twitter. The Frostbite 3 engine was announced hand in hand with DICE’s … Continue reading Next Mass Effect and Dragon Age games using Frostbite 3

Cyberpunk 2077 has multiplayer

By:  Eddie Makuch Cyberpunk 2077 will have a multiplayer component. Developer CD Projekt Red managing director Adam Badowski confirmed the news toEurogamer, but did not go into greater detail. “It will be a story-based RPG experience with amazing single-player playthroughs, but we’re going to add multiplayer features,” Badowski said. Badowski also confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will not cast players as a pre-defined hero, but rather allow them to … Continue reading Cyberpunk 2077 has multiplayer

CD Projekt Red ‘thinking about’ multiplayer for Witcher 3

By: Eddie Makuch The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt could be the first entry in the series to include a multiplayer mode. CD Projekt Red managing director Adam Badowski told Eurogamer that the studio is “thinking about something.” “But I cannot explain it now,” he added. “You can expect some information later on. Sorry for that!” Asked if this could be similar to The Witcher 2‘s wave-based Dark Arena mode, Badowski … Continue reading CD Projekt Red ‘thinking about’ multiplayer for Witcher 3

Valve has ‘no involvement’ with Xi3’s $1000 Steam Box

By: Martin Gaston Valve has said it has no current connection with Xi3, the PC-maker behind the $1000 Piston. Valve marketing director Doug Lombardiconfirmed the company’s position to Eurogamer. “Valve began some exploratory work with Xi3 last year, but currently has no involvement in any product of theirs.” Xi3 announced it had received an investment from Valve alongside the unveiling of the Piston, and the machine … Continue reading Valve has ‘no involvement’ with Xi3’s $1000 Steam Box

BioWare: Calling next entry Mass Effect 4 is a disservice

By: Eddie Makuch BioWare wants to make clear that the next entry in the Mass Effect series should not be known as Mass Effect 4. Writing on the BioWare forums (via Eurogamer), community developer Chris Priestly explained that the only confirmed detail about the new game is that it will not feature Commander Shepard. “To call the next game Mass Effect 4 or ME4 is … Continue reading BioWare: Calling next entry Mass Effect 4 is a disservice

Witcher 3 may not be final Witcher game

By: Eddie Makuch Yesterday, CD Projekt Red studio manager Adam Badowski said The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt would be the final entry in the series. He said, “People may ask if this is really going to be the last Witcher game. Yes, it is.” As it turns out, what Badowski meant was The Witcher 3 would be the final game in the trilogy, but not necessarily the last … Continue reading Witcher 3 may not be final Witcher game

Resident Evil reboot possible

By:  Eddie Makuch A Resident Evil reboot is possible, according to Capcom producer Masachika Kawata. Speaking to Eurogamer, the designer was asked if Capcom would consider changing up the series formula–perhaps making it open-world–after the polarizing reception of Resident Evil 6, to which the idea of a reboot was mentioned. “If we did [go with an open-world], we would want to preserve what Resident Evil is and what makes it … Continue reading Resident Evil reboot possible

Too Human pulled from Xbox Marketplace

By:  Eddie Makuch [UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, Microsoft confirmed that Too Human had been pulled from Xbox Marketplace due to a recall notice from Silicon Knights. “Microsoft received a Recall Notice from Silicon Knights for Too Human, and we have removed the game from Xbox LIVE Marketplace accordingly,” the statement reads. “We have no comment regarding, nor involvement with the case between Silicon … Continue reading Too Human pulled from Xbox Marketplace