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Hydrophobia developer Dark Energy Digital shutting down
14 years ago

Hydrophobia developer Dark Energy Digital shutting down

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After facing administration and a reduced price for Hydrophobia, things were looking pretty grim for Dark Energy Digital and it hasn’t gotten prettier. It appears GamesIndustry.biz reported that the …
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Sine Mora blasts on through in the launch trailer

From character reveals to insane videos, Sine Mora from Grasshopper Manufacture and Digital Reality is almost here. The new trailer above shows off more explosions, more dodging coloured bullets …
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Update: 5th Cell unveils Hybrid beta details along with a new action packed trailer
14 years ago

Update: 5th Cell unveils Hybrid beta details along with a new action packed trailer

Update: 5th Cell has informed us that the beta will be US only.

Earlier this month, 5th Cell announced that their upcoming tactical shooter Hybrid, would be host to …
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Dragon’s Lair Kinecting with XBLA
14 years ago

Dragon’s Lair Kinecting with XBLA

Our top tipper @lifelower spotted this a while back on a Korean ratings board, however Microsoft have finally come clean and made the official announcement that Dragon’s Lair will …
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Rumor: Crystal Dynamics working on new IP for XBLA
14 years ago

Rumor: Crystal Dynamics working on new IP for XBLA

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VG247 has reported that Crystal Dynamics, best known for their work on the Legacy of Kain series, Gex, and the revival of the beloved Tomb Raider franchise, is working on a …
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BBC iPlayer launches on Xbox Live today
14 years ago

BBC iPlayer launches on Xbox Live today

The BBC iPlayer app launches on Xbox today in the UK, allowing gamers access to catch-up on popular T.V. shows such as Top Gear and Doctor Who through their …
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Telltale’s The Walking Dead trailer is finally here
14 years ago

Telltale’s The Walking Dead trailer is finally here

The long awaited debut trailer for Telltale Games’ upcoming videogame adaption of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead is finally here and ready for your viewing pleasure. The trailer, which …
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Halfbrick Studios acquires Onan Games
14 years ago

Halfbrick Studios acquires Onan Games

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Australian developer Halfbrick Studios (Fruit Ninja) has gobbled up Spanish middleware developer Onan games, Halfbrick has revealed. Onan is responsible for crafting Mandreel, a tech that permits iOS, Android, Flash …
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Gaijin Games’ Runner2 delayed until November
14 years ago

Gaijin Games’ Runner2 delayed until November

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Just last week, Gaijin Games recently put up some pre-alpha footage of their upcoming platformer Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, with some new details but don’t expect it …
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Lives and Death preview: a dimension of ambition
14 years ago

Lives and Death preview: a dimension of ambition

I’ve always had a soft spot for ambition; for the people out there who take risks, when the big money says play it safe. I’d rather watch and cheer for the Phil Mickelson’s of the world who would rather shoot over or through obstacles than lay up and take two shots; the Boise States who are willing to go for two on a trick play in overtime; the indie developer who spends their entire life savings on a dream. In a world dominated by discussion of monetization models and social metrics, I even have a soft spot for an established three hundred and fifty person studio that creates an IP department for prototyping and creating new ideas on the console space, while many companies are running the other direction. I had the opportunity to speak with Frima Games about their upcoming project, Lives and Death, at GDC this year, and what I saw, while still in the prototyping phase, is definitely ambitious. Read More