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Bethesda “Own The Rights” To Fallout MMO, Not Interplay
Bethesda VP of PR Pete Hines has told VG247 in unequivocal terms that Bethesda, not Interplay, owns the rights to develop any Fallout MMO. Interplay co-founder Eric Caen said last year that Bethesda had turned down the option to develop a Fallout MMO when it bought the rights to the IP in 2007. “We own […]
Interplay Could Develop Fallout 6, If Bethesda Refuses To Allow Fallout MMO Release
Interplay says that it could end up developing Fallout 6 if Bethesda prevents it from releasing Fallout Online, as the sale of the IP will be terminated if it isn’t allowed to continue with development. “We sold the Fallout IP to Bethesda in exchange for a certain amount of cash and the right to do […]
Activision Successfully Adds EA To Countersuit, Email Suggests MW2 Map Pack Delayed For Bad Company 2 Launch
Late last month Activision filed a motion to amend its countersuit against Vince Zampella and Jason West; specifically, it sought to include Electronic Arts as a cross-defendant after discovering that its largest competitor had schemed to “inflict serious harm on the company.” One redacted section in paragraph 62 of the counterclaim prefaced the email, writing, […]
Modern Warfare 3 Hitting November 2011?
A third game in the Modern Warfare series is coming this year, according to a new report from the Los Angeles Times. Citing unnamed sources, the LA Times says Activision has recruited Sledgehammer Games, the studio currently working on another unannounced Call of Duty title, and Raven Software (Singularity) to help finish development of Modern […]
Nintendo 3DS Price Confirmed At $250, Releasing March 27 2011
Nintendo said today it will launch the 3DS in the United States on March 27, 2011 for $249.99. The announcements came during the company’s worldwide press events held in New York City and Amsterdam. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime said that during the system’s launch window – between the launch of the 3DS in […]
Nintendo CEO Predicts “Rocket Start” For 3DS Sales
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata expects a “rocket start” to 3DS sales in the US. “There will be not only our own software, but also third- party titles, which have the photo-realism that will satisfy Western gamers,” the exec told Bloomberg. “We expect the 3DS to get off to a rocket start, like the Wii’s debut.” […]
Killzone 3 Includes SOCOM 4 Multiplayer Beta Access
The Sony US PlayStation blog has said that Killzone 3 will include a code for beta access to SOCOM 4 multiplayer. It’s your only way to get into the beta right now.
World of StarCraf Mod Creator Is Offered Job At Riot Games
Activision weren’t impressed with StarCraft 2 mod World of StarCraft and attempted to silence everything about it, possibly issuing legal papers. However its creator, who used the official StarCraft 2 mod tools, has since been offered a place at League of Legends developer Riot Games. Read more here.
World’s First Killzone 3 Review – 9/10
The first Killzone 3 review has seeped out over the internet and its good news for Guerrilla. CD Action – apparently the biggest selling video game magazine in Poland – has given the third in the series 9 out of 10. Read more here.
Nintendo Releases Handy Fact Sheet For Some Of Its 3DS Games
Nintendo has released a very handy fact sheet for some of its first-party games heading to 3DS. You will find not only a synopsis for each of the games listed, but gameplay features as well. Read more here.
Nintendo: No Fear Of PSP2 As We Focus On ‘Unique’ 3DS
Nintendo has insisted that its confidence in the “unique” 3DS extends to paying little mind to the competition – including Sony’s PSP2. Speaking at its 3DS event in Amsterdam yesterday, Nintendo UK boss David Yarnton said the firm’s happy with what it’s offering with its 2011 handheld, and insisted it doesn’t look at “the opposition”. […]
Red Faction Origins Film Cast Revealed
“Transmedia” has been a popular buzz word at recently rebranded THQ after the publisher announced in April 2010 that it would be partnering with the SyFy Network on a made-for-TV film based on the Red Faction property. Titled Red Faction: Origins, the film and its game accompaniment, Red Faction: Armageddon, are both due in May, […]
Activision Recommends Bizarre Studio Closure
Bizarre Creations’ chances of being bought by another company were shattered today, as Activision issued to the group a recommendation for studio closure. Bizarre Creations is well known for the Project Gotham Racing series, The Club and the recent James Bond 007: Bloodstone. Read more here.
Xbox 360 Update Foils Call Of Duty Pirates
Yesterday’s mandatory Xbox360 dashboard update may not have been as inconsequential as it seemed; those running illicit copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops have found themselves locked out of both games. Read more here.
