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Ubisoft talks about impact of next-generation technology on development costs
0By: Muhammad Qasim Hassan | November 8th, 2012 | Uncategorized
The discussion about next-generation seems to be everywhere in the gaming industry, with publishers, developers and analysts all carrying their own opinions regarding when, what and how of the high-end consoles. While the performance capabilities of the much-awaited consoles has been the most talked-about factor, the discussion has recently shifted to something that is of huge ...
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Capcom plans to expand internal development team by 1000 over next 10 years
By: Muhammad Qasim Hassan | November 8th, 2012 | Uncategorized
Capcom seems to have finally accepted that things are not going too great for it and therefore come up with a new strategy to try improving the quality of its products. The publisher revealed during a question and answer session with the investors last week that it plans on adding 1000 more jobs at the company within the next 10 years. This would allow it to create a larger ...
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Kickstarter campaign for new Elite game begins
By: Jason McCarthy | November 8th, 2012 | Uncategorized
Elite is attempting to make a comeback to PC by March 2014, with the franchise’s co-creator David Braben looking to touch the target of $1.25 through the crowd-funding website Kickstarter. The new space simulation franchise is being developed by Frontier Developers, the same studio that produced RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, Disneyland Adventures and various other renowned titles. ...
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The Toyota Prius is the focus of the latest Gran Turismo 5 update
By: Moses Abaortae | November 8th, 2012 | Uncategorized
Kaz Yamauchi, the founder of PolyPhony Digital and the creator of the Gran Turismo series, recently took to Twitter to highlight the changes set to make their way to the racing simulation title. Gran Turismo 5 is nearing its second birthday, or rather anniversary, and the game’s developer, Polyphony Digital is supporting the game with regular updates and content to keep fans ...
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Dota 2 Heroes – An Introduction to Razor the Lightning Revenant
By: Jason McCarthy | November 7th, 2012 | Uncategorized
Razor the Lightning Revenant is an agility-carry hero who is built like a tank since he has enough damage in other ways. He has the capacity to harass enemy heroes early game, thus being able to gain lane control and continues to make a solid impact mid-to-late game, courtesy of his abilities that synergise extremely well with each other. His first ability Plasma Field is an...
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Capcom claims it’s “too early to judge” Resident Evil 6
By: Moses Abaortae | November 7th, 2012 | Uncategorized
The game may have disappointed many and brought in lower than expected sales but the game’s publisher refuses to call it a failure and is waiting for the dust to settle before assessing Resident Evil 6’s performance. The latest game in the long running series has split fans right down the middle as the series...
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Halo 4’s release met with relief and nervousness by dev
By: Moses Abaortae | November 7th, 2012 | Uncategorized
Kiki Wolfkill, the executive producer for Halo 4 at 343 Industries, describes the emotions he went through leading up the game’s release as well as the response from fans and critics. Halo 4 released on election day and while Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States for a second term, Maste...
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Gran Turismo series sells over 67-million units
By: Moses Abaortae | November 7th, 2012 | Uncategorized
The PlayStation exclusive racing simulation series has sold an incredible 67,890,000 units since the first game was released in the last millennium on the PlayStation One and sales of the game are only just beginning to saturate. It may not be everybody’s cup of tea but the Gran Turismo series is the racing gam...
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343 Industries wants Halo to emulate Star Wars
By: Moses Abaortae | November 7th, 2012 | Uncategorized
The executive producer, Kiki Wolfkill, explains what the next instalment in the Halo series holds in store for gamers and how the studio is looking to expand the story and make it accessible through more mediums. Halo 4 is a success among the critics and looks set to be a hit with both fans and in terms of sales ...
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Resident Evil 6 successful to some degree, says Capcom
By: Jason McCarthy | November 7th, 2012 | Uncategorized
Critics have not been very kind while reviewing Resident Evil 6, highlighting a number of issues that Capcom has allegedly allowed to stay in the game before releasing it to the public. The reception to the sixth title in the once loved and still renowned survival horror third-person shooter had not been generally great, causing many analysts to say that it was yet another unsu...
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