Blizzard reveals Internet connection will not be required for upcoming console versions; no cross-platform play planned. Diablo III for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 will not require an Internet connection, Blizzard production director John Hight has revealed. Speaking on GameTrailers, Hight said, “You can have four people on the same screen–no split-screen, we just […]
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GRID 2 Screens
February 26th, 2013 
Mark 9 new shots posted. Get the full article at GameSpot “GRID 2 Screens” was posted on Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:55:12 -0800
Minecraft 1.5 coming in ‘roughly two weeks’
February 26th, 2013 Mark Lead designer says long-awaited Redstone update will arrive in early March. Minecraft lead designer Jens Bergensten has confirmed the 1.5 update to Minecraft, known as the Redstone update, will be released in early March. “Minecraft 1.5 will be released in roughly 2 weeks, early March,” said Bergensten on Twitter. The Redstone update was announced […]
Nexon partners with ex-Call of Duty developer
February 26th, 2013 Mark Korean free-to-play firm Nexon has invested in Robert Bowling’s Los Angeles-based studio; the deal will involve the development of “future games based on multi-screen, cross-platform gameplay”. Korean free-to-play game company Nexon (MapleStory, Combat Arms) has made a strategic investment in Robotoki, the Los Angeles-based development studio headed up by Robert Bowling, a former creative […]
Patch 5.2 Raid Preview: Throne of Thunder
February 26th, 2013 Mark When Pandaria separated from Kalimdor many thousands of years ago, a veil of mist kept outsiders from discovering the newly-formed continent. The mists also hid the site of an ancient evil: Lei Shen’s Throne of Thunder. During his rule, this fortress was the seat of the Thunder King’s power. Great swathes of corrupted energy lingered […]
The Emotional Price of Making Video Games
February 26th, 2013 Mark Making games can be a grueling, all-consuming process. John Davison talks to developers about the significant emotional challenges of this creative and commercial endeavor. Get the full article at GameSpot “The Emotional Price of Making Video Games” was posted by John Davison on Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:19:42 -0800
A Valley Without Wind 2 – Ice in an Alien Land Gameplay Video
February 26th, 2013 Mark An ice mage battles wildlife with snowballs. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot “A Valley Without Wind 2 – Ice in an Alien Land Gameplay Video” was posted by sampsona on Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:26:28 -0800
Heart of the Swarm Launch: Versailles Event Pro Gamers and Casters Revealed!
February 25th, 2013 Mark As you know, our StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm European launch event will feature world-class pro gamers duking it out live on stage. Last week we released some clues as to who these players might be – did you guess right? It’s now time to reveal their identities, and shed some light on the […]
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February 25th, 2013 Mark Bugbear Entertainment releases teaser video for upcoming demolition derby racing game for PC and new platforms. FlatOut and Ridge Racer Unbounded developer Bugbear Entertainment today released a teaser video for a new demolition derby racing game. According to the developer, the entire video (below) is composed of in-game footage. “We are returning to our […]
BioWare: next-gen leap ‘won’t be as obvious’
February 25th, 2013 Mark Art director says new platforms will offer souped-up graphics, but won’t stand out as clearly as past transition. Gamers expecting the upcoming console transition to usher in a new leap in graphical fidelity may want to pare back their excitement. BioWare art director Neil Thompson told OXM that new platforms will feature beefed up graphics, […]
