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Sony Asks In-House Developers To Use 3D, PS Move
Although Sony doesn’t require in-house developers to support its latest technologies, the platform holder unsurprisingly admits it does make the request. PlayStation software senior brand manager Scott McCarthy told Industry Gamers that Sony tries to take advantage of brand synergy. Read more here.
Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Gameplay Footage Is On Its Way
Bethesda has launched a countdown on their website in anticipation of the first in-game footage of ‘Skyrim,’ set to be released tomorrow morning. Read more here.
Mass Effect 2 Upgrades and Polishes Hull In v1.01 Update
Mass Effect 2 has finally received its long-awaited patch. Below are the patch notes for update v1.01, and needless to say, the changes have done proper justice to one of the most well-received titles this generation. Read more here.
The New Look For Portal 2’s Heroine Explained
The New Look For Portal 2’s Heroine ExplainedOne of the stars of Portal 2, the human heroine Chell, has undergone a few changes during her centuries-long sleep. And during the last year, she’s been given a new makeover by Valve’s art team, ditching her “dressed by machines” look for something more familiar. Read more here.
Fallout New Vegas ‘Dead Money’ DLC Now On PC And PS3
The previously Xbox 360-exclusive Fallout: New Vegas “Dead Money” DLC is now available for download on PC (Steam) and PS3 (PSN). It’ll cost you $9.99 via Joystiq
Analysts: 8 Million 3DS Units Will Be Sold This Year
If Nintendo’s listening to the analysts, the firm must be pretty happy with the words coming from their mouthes concerning its latest handheld. Janco Partners analyst Mike Hickey expects Nintendo to ship over eight million 3DS this year to western audiences. Read more here.
Official L.A. Noire Box Art Revealed
The box art for ‘L.A. Noire,’ Rockstar’s upcoming detective thriller, has been officially released as of today. The design perfectly captures the game’s cinematic feel. View it here.
Sony: We’re Not Done With Killzone
Sony India chief Atindriya Bose has said Killzone 3 is likely not the end of the franchise, leaving us exactly as informed as we were ten minutes ago. Read more here.
Battlefield 3 Will Bring Next-Gen Gaming to Current Consoles
DICE has laid it all on the line, stating that their intention with ‘Battlefield 3? is to break shooters out of their current slump and show what modern consoles are capable of. Read more here.
Bulletstorm Tips From People Can Fly
People Can Fly game designer and community manager Arcade Berg has offered a few tips to help players kill with skill in new first-person shooter Bulletstorm. Read more here.
Battlefield 3 Pre-Order Incentive Confirmed
DICE has confirmed reports of a tempting pre-order incentive for Battlefield 3, ahead of the shooter’s autumn release. Read more here.
Gears Of War 3: New Maps, Weapons Detailed
Microsoft has detailed – or in some cases just name-checked – a number of new maps and weapons that’ll feature in Gears of War 3. Read more here.
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood PC Will Not Use Always-Online DRM
The PC release of Ubisoft’s stealth action game Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood will not implement the controversial DRM seen in previous release Assassin’s Creed 2, according to media reports. Read more here.
No Co-Op For Crysis 2, But A ‘Beefy’ Campaign Is Promised
Crytek has confirmed to CVG that Crysis 2 will not feature co-op play, but claimed that a “beefy” campaign will help make it a must-buy for FPS fans. Read more here.
