Dragon Nest sequel in the works – Shanda Games CEO

By: Jonathan Toyad Publisher Shanda Games has revealed that a Dragon Nest sequel is in the works. According to the company’s CEO Donghai Qian during the 17173.com industry awards event in China (via MMO Culture), the sequel is currently in the early stages of development. The game will not be as colorful as its predecessor but will retain its 3D graphics. The sequel will adopt an open-world … Continue reading Dragon Nest sequel in the works – Shanda Games CEO

Molyneux ‘reinventing’ Populous

By:  Eddie Makuch Peter Molyneux is no stranger to bold claims. Now, he has made another. The former Microsoft veteran is planning an “innovative reinvention” ofPopulous, the God game he created in 1989. To do so, Molyneux and his new studio 22Cans have launched a Kickstarter campaign for “Godus” with a funding contribution target of £450,000 (about $717,075). At press time, the fund had amassed £6,277 ($10,002) from … Continue reading Molyneux ‘reinventing’ Populous

Nintendo Network ID tied to single console

By:  Eddie Makuch Nintendo Network accounts can only be used on the Wii U system where they were created. The company confirmed the news in a Wii U support page. This means players cannot access their accounts from a friend’s console or transfer information to a new Wii U should the system break, at least for now. “A Nintendo Network Account can only be used on the … Continue reading Nintendo Network ID tied to single console

What OUYA Can Do For You

By: Jared Scott Perhaps you have heard some of the hub-bub surrounding this new console releasing in March 2013. It’s not from either Sony or Microsoft but from some passionate minds from Los Angeles, CA who’ve amassed funds via Kickstarter. This new platform is the OUYA, and it just may change the face of gaming. How, you may ask, can such an obscure machine make … Continue reading What OUYA Can Do For You

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Narrows Aracade Release Date To November

By: Spencer Pressly (@torchwood4sp) BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma will not only be the latest installment in the BlazBlue series, but a major change in many ways. Instead of introducing a few balance changes and adding a character this new title will have new characters, character designs, moves, and much more! Famitsu recently released the games opening movie and reveled the release date is now November for … Continue reading BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Narrows Aracade Release Date To November

Nintendo: Miiverse is Wii U’s ‘killer app’

By: Eddie Makuch Nintendo has long touted the Wii U’s new tablet-like GamePad controller as a feature that will set the system apart from the competition. However, in a new interview with the Wall Street Journal‘s AllThingsD, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said the system’s new Miiverse social network stands to be the console’s “killer app.” “I think that [Miiverse] will pleasantly surprise people,” … Continue reading Nintendo: Miiverse is Wii U’s ‘killer app’