Article: Special Edition (via EuroGamer) -
Expensive versions of game are growing common, but consumers are growing wary of them.
GamesIndustry.biz, the trade arm of the Eurogamer Network, recently completed the next step in its evolution toward greater support for the videogames business with the implementation of a full registration system. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 6 months ago
Article: Tech Analysis: Final Fantasy XIII (via EuroGamer) -
How the game changed from demo to PS3 retail, and what we can infer for Xbox 360.
Four years in development, Final Fantasy XIII is one of the most important games Square Enix has ever released. It's the first game in the mega-selling Final Fantasy RPG franchise to arrive on PlayStation 3 and next month, with the game's debut in the West, Final Fantasy will transition into a cross-platform franchise, arriving in-store simultaneously on both PS3 and Xbox 360. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 6 months ago
News: Perfect Dark XBLA showing at X10 (via Eurogamer) -
Hands-on at press event next week.
Rare has announced that Perfect Dark for Xbox Live Arcade will be shown off at a Microsoft press event next week.
Eurogamer and others have been invited to the X10 event in San Francisco, where we'll also be catching up with other first-party and exclusive third-party Xbox 360 titles. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 6 months ago
News: Rebellion apologises for AVP demo issues (via EuroGamer) -
PC stuff fixed, investigating PS3 reports.
Rebellion has apologised for problems affecting matchmaking on the PC and PS3 versions of the Aliens vs. Predator demo released yesterday.
While the Xbox 360 version was not affected, PC owners had issues joining games until a Steam patch was issued later in the day, and PS3 problems may be ongoing - Rebellion has said it's investigating reports. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 6 months ago
News: Just Cause 2 demo on its way (via EuroGamer) -
More details soon.
The Eidos bit of Square Enix has announced on Twitter that there is a "Just Cause 2 demo on its way".
Square Enix London Studios community manager Mike Oldman subsequent tweeted: "I'll have more news on the demo soon enough, for now though just relax safe in the knowledge that there's one on the way - and it's awesome. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 6 months ago
News: Dark Void DLC out next week (via EuroGamer) -
Survivor Missions for a few quid.
Capcom has announced that Dark Void will receive an infusion of Horde-style arena mode downloadable content next week.
The "Survivor Missions" pack will see players facing off against waves of enemies, collecting points to upgrade weapons. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 6 months ago
News: Xbox Live ditching Xbox 1 support (via Eurogamer) -
Even for 360-compatible stuff and Originals.
Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue Xbox Live support for original Xbox consoles and games on 15th April.
This not only applies to the old consoles, but also to Xbox games that are compatible with Xbox 360 and Xbox Originals. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 6 months ago
News: Japan charts: new Dragon Quest at No. 1 (via EuroGamer) -
Wii and handheld titles dominate top 30.
New DS title Dragon Quest VI: Maboroshi no Daichi has gone straight to the top of the Japanese charts, according to Media Create.
Another newcomer, End of Eternity for PS3, is in second place, while old timer New Super Mario Bros. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 6 months ago
