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Bungie not worried about Destiny server issues

By: Eddie Makuch In the wake of SimCity’s troubled launch this month, Bungie has said it is not worried about an influx of users crippling Destiny‘s servers at release. “This isn’t our first rodeo,” the developer said as part of its latest Mail Sack. “Bungie is no stranger to anxious mobs of players who rush home after a midnight launch and put our best-laid plans to the test.” Bungie’s claim … Continue reading Bungie not worried about Destiny server issues

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Pixar artists form game studio

By: Eddie Makuch A handful of artists at Disney‘s Oscar-winning animation studio Pixar who worked on movies like Toy Story, The Incredibles, and Finding Nemo have created a game studio called Steel Wool Games (via Edge). Cofounders Sequoia Blankenship, Joshua Qualtieri, Jonathan Hoffman, Andrew Lee Dayton, and Jason Peter Topolski make up the Steel Wool Games executive team. The studio counts nine additional employees, according to its website. The five current Pixar artists have … Continue reading Pixar artists form game studio

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Dark Souls Xbox 360 Now Available Via Games On Demand

By: Darryl Kaye   (@DarrylGU) Namco Bandai has announced that Dark Souls will now be available to download digitally on the Xbox 360 via Games on Demand. Dark Souls, which was the spiritual successor to Demon’s Souls, launched to rave reviews on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2011. It featured the same loveable difficulty, with an improved sense of exploration and intrigue. It released on the … Continue reading Dark Souls Xbox 360 Now Available Via Games On Demand

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Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall DLC launches April 16

By: Eddie Makuch A new Dishonored expansion will launch next month. Bethesda today announced Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall, a new story-focused expansion due April 16 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC for $10. In The Knife of Dunwall, players take on the role of Daud, a legendary assassin who killed the Empress. Players will have access to his weapons, gadgets, allies, and supernatural abilities. “After assassinating … Continue reading Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall DLC launches April 16

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII will be a digital download too

By:  Erren Van Duine Lightning Returns will eventually see a digital release, according to Director Motomu Toriyama. In a new interview published on Final Fantasy Network, Toriyama penciled in a few more details on the game as well as a confirmation that the title would see a digital release. This comes as no surprise at least on the PS3 side of things as Sony has been pushing … Continue reading Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII will be a digital download too

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PS4, Xbox 720 games to cost $70, says analyst

By:  Eddie Makuch PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 games will likely cost $70, according to a presentation at South by Southwest this weekend from Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter (via the Twitter feed of Geoff Keighley). This is a $10 increase over the current-generation sticker price of $60 and does not match up with past commentary. Last month, SCEA CEO Jack Tretton in a TV interview said … Continue reading PS4, Xbox 720 games to cost $70, says analyst

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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon in the works?

By: Eddie Makuch There may be more Far Cry 3 in the works. The Brazilian classification ratings group (via Joystiq) has posted a listing for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, describing the project as a first-person shooter for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. No further information is available and a Ubisoft representative was not immediately available to comment. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said in February that “fans certainly won’t have to … Continue reading Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon in the works?

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Female Assassin’s Creed lead ‘wouldn’t be surprising’ says Ubisoft

By:  Eddie Makuch All mainline entries in the Assassin’s Creed franchise have starred male protagonists, including the just-announced Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. But could a future installment feature a leading lady? “It’s a bit of a tough question,” Black Flag game director Ashraf Ismail told IGN. Ismail explained that Ubisoft had planned out a story arc revolving around the Kenway family for a long time. This arc … Continue reading Female Assassin’s Creed lead ‘wouldn’t be surprising’ says Ubisoft

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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag to get exclusive PS4 features

By:  Martin Gaston Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be getting exclusive features for the PlayStation 4, Ubisoft has announced. Speaking to GameSpot at the game’s reveal event in London, creative director Jean Guesdon said that the PlayStation 4 version of the game would be essentially “the same game” as its PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 counterparts, “but we will also use some other features that … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag to get exclusive PS4 features

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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag screenshots leak

By: Eddie Makuch Five screenshots for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag have leaked ahead of the game’s official reveal. All Games Beta posted the images, which show off new hero Edward Kenway in a range of settings. The screenshots suggest Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will feature naval battles, missions set in lush, tropical settings, and that players will wield pistols and swords. Yesterday, a trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag screenshots leak

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