Capcom building Remember Me into ‘major franchise’

By: Eddie Makuch Capcom’s new action game Remember Me won’t ship until May 2013, but that has not kept the publisher from already stating its plans for the future of the series. Speaking to Joystiq, Capcom senior producer Mat Hart said the publisher is hoping to work with developer Dontnod Entertainment to spin the game into a series. "We’re looking to build a long-lasting relationship … Continue reading Capcom building Remember Me into ‘major franchise’

Assassin’s Creed III for PC delayed a month

By: Brendan Sinclair Ubisoft has pushed back the PC edition of Assassin’s Creed III a few weeks from the console game’s October 31 launch. The publisher today confirmed that the latest installment in its open-world stealth action series will arrive in North America on November 20, with a UK debut trailing on November 23. For Ubisoft, delaying PC versions of its games behind their console … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed III for PC delayed a month

‘New version’ of Xbox due in next 18 months

By: Eddie Makuch A "new version" of the Xbox will be on store shelves sometime during the next 18 months, according to a new job advertisement at Microsoft. "Over the next eighteen months, Microsoft will release new versions of all of our most significant products including Windows (Client, Server, Phone and Azure), Office, and Xbox, along with completely new offerings like Microsoft Surface," reads a … Continue reading ‘New version’ of Xbox due in next 18 months

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Releasing February 2013

By: Darryl Kaye   (@DarrylGU) A new advert has surfaced for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, which pins on a release date of February 2013, for the upcoming Kojima Productions collaboration. The game was initially under sole development at Hideo Kojima’s studio, but Platinum Games were brought on board to tighten the game up, and bring it more in-line with the venerable developer’s expectations. Up until now, … Continue reading Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Releasing February 2013

Aksys Games Celebrates Three Years Of BlazBlue In Style

By: Shawn Collier   (@ShawnCollier) Last month was the third anniversary of BlazBlue’s original release in North America and now with over 800,000 copies sold just in North America and 1.7 million worldwide, Aksys Games has announced they will host a variety of celebratory events in conjunction with the third anniversary throughout the rest of this year. In their press statement, Aksys Games announced that they … Continue reading Aksys Games Celebrates Three Years Of BlazBlue In Style

Should More Developers Consider Kickstarting?

By: Adam Ma   (@34thGingerbread) If there’s one thing that both gamers and developers love it’s customer loyalty. We all enjoy the idea that developers are creating games with us, not just for us; taking our criticisms and requests seriously as they push towards creating more engaging experiences. Naturally developers need that kind of appreciation to thrive, as we generally show our love in the form … Continue reading Should More Developers Consider Kickstarting?

Resident Evil 6 preorders can get Umbrella umbrella

By: Brendan Sinclair Resident Evil players have spent decades trying to bring the evil Umbrella corporation down and expose its sinister secrets, but now they can help promote the brand as well. Capcom today announced that preorders for Resident Evil 6 placed through its online storefront will receive a free umbrella decorated with the familiar red-and-white Umbrella logo. Set for release October 2, Resident Evil … Continue reading Resident Evil 6 preorders can get Umbrella umbrella

Microsoft Unveil Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 Bundle

By: Darryl Kaye   (@DarrylGU) Microsoft has shown off a new Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 console at its 343 Industries panel at this year’s Comic-Con. Major Nelson proudly revealed the console to the audience, along with its matching controller. Alongside the pretty crazy design, which is slightly translucent, the console and controller guide buttons will glow Halo blue, as opposed to the traditional green. … Continue reading Microsoft Unveil Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 Bundle

Presenting: The Land of Vana’Diel – Final Fantasy XI Remix Album

By: Darryl Boy have we got a treat for you lot today! Our own Brian “Tweex” Arnold has been slaving away (while also producing the Final Fantasy Union podcast) on an entire remix album for Final Fantasy XI! Called The Land of Vana’Diel, the album contains 18 songs that have been remixed/rearranged to feature full orchestration. It will be releasing on the 1st of August, … Continue reading Presenting: The Land of Vana’Diel – Final Fantasy XI Remix Album

Toriyama Hints at More Final Fantasy XIII?

By: Alex Back in May, Square Enix released the last DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 which was the Requiem of the Goddess pack. However, we may be getting more content for the Final Fantasy XIII series. Motomu Toriyama was recently interviewed by Famitsu.com at the Taipei Game Developers Conference. They asked Toriyama if we could expect any more Final Fantasy XIII related content at the … Continue reading Toriyama Hints at More Final Fantasy XIII?