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September 28th, 2012, 01:32 Posted By: wraggster
First 1,000 purchases to receive Doom 3: BFG Edition to show off tech's capabilities
Development kit pre-orders for virtual reality headset Oculus Rift have gone live.
The headset, which garnered more than $2.4 million from 9,500 backers during its Kickstarter campaign, currently costs $300 for US developers, and $345 for international shipping.
The price is the same as during the crowdfunding initiative, although developers then were able to purchase an unassembled kit for $275.
Whilst estimated delivery for Kickstarter backers is November and December, those who pre-order on the Oculus website will receive the development kit in January.
The first 1,000 people to make pre-orders will also receive a copy of Doom 3: BFG Edition to help show off the capabilities of the device.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...orders-go-live
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September 28th, 2012, 00:18 Posted By: wraggster
Today saw the beginning of a four-day gaming extravaganza which Samsung are hosting at the UK’s premier consumer video game event, the Eurogamer Expo, in Earl’s Court, London.
The Samsung stand is hosting the national final of the World Cyber Games (WCG) FIFA 12 competition, where gamers will battle it out to be crowned the UK champion to win their place at the December finals in China. And to get the games under way, TV presenter Pollyanna Woodward made an appearance on the Samsung stand.
Known for her prowess in the technology arena, Pollyanna turned her skills to the digital sporting stage by launching the final wave of UK WCG qualifiers for FIFA 12. The qualifiers, which will take place across the Expo (27th-30th September), are free to enter and open to anyone who believes they have the gaming talent to represent the UK.
In addition to hosting the final WCG qualifications, the Samsung stand will offer -
· A showcase of the best Samsung products designed to enhance the overall experience for gamers, from notebooks to tablets to TVs and smartphones, ideal for home or on the move
· EA Games’ Need for Speed official Aston Martin car will be on the stand for fans to have their picture taken by
o Daily an artist will be drawing pictures of the cars from Need for Speed – all the artwork created can be won
· There will be a competition to win a Galaxy Note 10.1 – budding artists need to just draw a picture on the Galaxy Note, on the stand, and the best picture wins!
· Ultimate gaming experience room – gamers must check out this special booth to have a demonstration of the best gaming kit on offer
· FIFA 12 World Cyber Games qualifiers will be held daily on the stand on 27th, 28th and 29th for gamers to win their place in the final on 30th – its free to enter, gamers just need to register on the stand, on the day to take part
· Galaxy Note II – Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy Note 2, the latest product from Samsung, currently not on sale yet in the UK
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September 27th, 2012, 01:47 Posted By: wraggster
Anyone who's been wanting to make a game for the Oculus Rift headset, but hemmed and hawed during the Kickstarter run, now has a second chance. Oculus has kicked off its own pre-order campaign that offers the VR developer kit at the same $300 that it cost for the more proactive among us, or $345 for those beyond US borders. As an added incentive, the first 1,000 who pull the trigger still get a copy ofDoom 3: BFG Edition to show what the Oculus Rift can do. Twiddling your thumbs will have cost at least a month -- these new kits won't ship until January -- but the pre-order still means a head start over competing developers that haven't yet seen the virtual light.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/26/o...lar-pre-order/
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September 27th, 2012, 01:26 Posted By: wraggster
Cable companies look to stream triple-A titles from publishers such as EA straight to TV
US cable firms are plotting a push on the games industry by streaming titles directly to televisions, according to a report.
People “with knowledge of the matter” toldBloomberg that Time Warner Cable and Verizon Communications were looking to take on the home console market through cloud technology.
Trials for web-based game streaming will allegedly start later this year to allow carriers time to test the tech before deployment in early 2013.
Other firms meanwhile are said to be aiming for a 2014 rollout of cloud gaming services direct to televisions.
If true, the move would mean carriers could offer the service to their almost 50 million digital TV subscribers.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...ud-gaming-push
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September 27th, 2012, 01:18 Posted By: wraggster
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the latest iteration of highly acclaimed soccer game, Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2013, is now available at retail stores nationwide.
For this year's game, the development team went back to the origins of the game that pioneered the genre, by working directly with fans of the franchise to deliver a game that gives total freedom of control back to the players. This full control, coupled with enhanced artificial intelligence and life-like player animations makes PES 2013 the most realistic soccer game on the market.
"Soccer is all about how the player interacts with the ball, from the first touch, to dribbling, passing and all of the moves associated with playing," says Tomoyuki Tsuboi, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "What PES 2013 is giving players is complete control to impact their game how they'd like, including all of those key elements I just referred to. Recreating that experience of an authentic soccer game and giving that freedom back to the players is paramount in the development of PES 2013."
Three key elements form the basis of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013's innovations, with all new additions falling within the fields of Pro Evolution Soccer, which include FullControl, Player ID, and ProActive AI.
The first element, FullControl (PES FC) offers a level of control that has never before been used in a soccer game. The features of PES FC include:
• Total Freedom of Control: Pro Evolution Soccer introduced the concept of freedom of movement. The new 'PES FC' in Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 goes further with total freedom over ball control.
• Dynamic First Touch: Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 introduces subtle ways to receive the ball, from traps, gently lifting it past an attacker to run on to or a variety of other moves. First touch is everything and players can trap the ball using the R2 button, killing the speed of a well-hit pass and bringing it instantly under control, or using the momentum of the pass to turn a defender.
• Full Manual Shooting and Full Manual Passing: Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 offers fully manual passing and for the first time ever, manual shooting, allowing users to determine the height and power of each. Long low passes can be sent skimming across the pitch, while shooting the user has total control over where the shot is placed. Skill and precision are needed to master these, but passes can be made into open areas, allowing lone strikers to thrive, while offering an unrivalled variety in ways to score.
• Dribbling: The speed with which a player moves with the ball has been slowed in line with real matches, but using R2 allows players to add various styles to their close control. Players can vary the speed of their dribbling, and cushion the ball as they move freely within a 360-degree circle. The new system allows players to knock a ball past a player and collect it, nutmeg them, or hold up play by shielding the ball as team mates find space and make runs.
• Full Manual One-Two: Active one-two passes can be made, with the second player being moved in any direction), facilitating various tactical movements.
• Response Defending: Countering the attacking options the new dribbling system offers, is a beautifully-balanced defense system. Players can use R2 and X to slow an attack, with a double-tap of the X button prompting a perfectly-timed challenge. Full 360-degree control means that players can check runs and steal the ball from a parallel position, while the individuality element will see world renowned defenders using aerial dominance of physicality to win the ball.
• Goalkeepers: Even the game's keepers benefit from more control, while their distribution is more precise thanks to the addition of a power gauge when they throw the ball, creating opportunities for new, quicker counter attacks.
The second key element of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 is the Player ID, which focuses on the individual characteristics and movements that each player boasts. The components of the Player ID include:
• Player Individuality: The very best players in Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 will be instantly recognizable via signature attributes, skills and tricks that bring them to life. The way they run, turn, trap and move the ball, shape to shoot and even celebrate will be noticeably different during play.
• Individuality to Goalkeepers: Goal keeping has been totally invigorated via new animations and play styles. New varieties of saves and reactions have been added to ensure the game's 'keepers are in line with the efforts of real shot stoppers. This level of realism also extends to the game's top-rated goal keepers, with their moves to close attacks down, fling themselves to tip a shot past the post, and in-goal acrobatics benefiting from all new animations and AI.
The third element is the ProActive AI, which unites the control and realism, with players that will respond and find space as befits those at the top of their game.
• Balance of Play: The development team has worked closely with the Pro Evolution Soccer fan base to eradicate any illogical elements to the way players move and run in Pro Evolution Soccer 2013, with the 'ProActive AI' system enhancing the speed and balance, resulting in a more realistic game experience.
• Enhanced Goalkeepers: Improvements to the goal keepers was voted the key advancement soccer fans wanted to see in Pro Evolution Soccer 2013, and the team has worked hard with real life goalkeepers to ensure the AI decision process has been vastly improved. Keepers now respond with better reactions, clear their lines more effectively and push the ball safely out of play rather than into dangerous areas.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 is rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB and is priced at $59.99 for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360®.
PES 2013 for PlayStation®2, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Nintendo 3DS™, and Nintendo Wii™ will be available later this fall.
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September 27th, 2012, 01:17 Posted By: wraggster
Gamercamp has announced the launch of a new free print magazine for the Toronto-area scheduled for October 16.
Tuesday, Gamercamp festival director Jaime Woo announced a bi-annual magazine to expand on the work being done at Gamercamp, dedicated to games pushing the boundaries of art and creativity in the field. The first issue will include an interview with Vander Caballero of critically-acclaimed Papo & Yo, a look at how Toronto became an indie games darling, and a preview of art from three of 2013's biggest games: Ubisoft Toronto's Splinter Cell Blacklist, Capy Games' Super TIME Force, and DrinkBox's Guacamelee.
"There's still something very satisfying about print media," says Woo, "which gives stronger resonance to the creative work that's being done in these games. The magazine allows us to share smart, entertaining pieces about these games in an accessible manner."
The star of action-platformer Guacamelee also graces the cover of the inaugural issue. "You can tell DrinkBox has a great sense of play and whimsy," says Woo. "Mutant Blobs Attack was a big success for the studio and we thinkGuacamelee will only outdo it. We really felt like it was a breakout star moment."
Gamercamp is one of Canada’s largest games festivals and brings global talent to Toronto. Over 1,000 people attend Gamercamp annually, and this year should prove no exception. Passes are on sale and available at Gamercamp.ca.
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September 27th, 2012, 01:09 Posted By: wraggster
AIOMI, the Movement for Videogame Culture, is proud to announce its partnership with MEGA, in order to enrich its collection and permanent exhibition in VIGAMUS - The Video Game Museum of Rome, which will open to the public Saturday, October 20th, 2012.
MEGA, which means “Museum of Electronic Games & Art”, is a German association born for the conservation, preservation, documentation and public availability of digital cultural assets in the area of entertainment, information & communications technology, as well as electronic games and digital art.
MEGA, which took part in the Retrogame area of this year’s gamescom in Cologne, the biggest world expo dedicated to the video game industry, will bring to VIGAMUS more than 50 historical game machines and over 100 games, which visitors will be able to admire in the permanent exhibition of the only Italian Video Game Museum.
During the grand opening of VIGAMUS, on October 20th and 21st, members of MEGA will take part to IVDC (<gp_link type="http" loc="//www.ivdconf.it">www.ivdconf.it</gp_link>), showing to the public T42: TENNIS FOR TWO, the extraordinary and perfectly working reconstruction of the first experiment, dated 1958, which would then give birth to the first video games.
“We are really satisfied of this international partnership: our partners in MEGA share our vision about the cultural importance of video games”, said Marco Accordi Rickards, Director of VIGAMUS. “MEGA’s contribution makes the VIGAMUS’ collection a real must see”.
“Insuring the accessibility and research of electronic games and art this alliance is a great milestone of European preservation efforts and an important step towards social acceptance of videogames and the understanding of electronic gaming history” replies Canan Hastik, chairwoman of MEGA and scientific researcher at Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany. “We are glad to have found like-minded partners who give us the opportunity of a permanent exhibition in the great city of Rome!”
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September 27th, 2012, 01:07 Posted By: wraggster
Presentations from world-famous developers, the latest hardware, and the chance to sample games releasing this Christmas
London, 26th September 2012: Valued at £3.266 billion, the UK video games industry is bigger than both music and video, accounting for 40.2% of the entertainment market, and employs 28,000 people*. From tomorrow until 30th September, the Eurogamer Expo opens its doors at Earls Court Exhibition Centre for the UK’s largest consumer video games show, welcoming over 50,000 gamers, publishers and developers from around the world to experience the best the industry has to offer.
Sponsored by Virgin Media, the Eurogamer Expo is being supported by over 40 of the world’s top publishers, including Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, and offers the UK’s first hands-on opportunity with the forthcoming Nintendo Wii U home console.
Now in its fifth year, the Expo is the brainchild of Rupert Loman, founder of games media website Eurogamer.net. A shining example of the entrepreneurship and passion running through the UK’s games industry, Loman co-founded the company at the age of 16 from his bedroom in Brighton.
“The support for the Expo from UK gamers and the industry has been incredible," said Rupert Loman "We had 4,000 people at our first show five years ago and this year we will receive over 10 times that amount. London’s Eurogamer Expo is now a permanent fixture in the video games calendar, with the biggest names in gaming attending and exhibiting at the event.”
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September 26th, 2012, 14:25 Posted By: wraggster
Judge Flavio Peren of Mato Grosso do Sul state in Brazil has ordered the arrest of the President of Google Brazil, as well as the 24-hour shutdown of Google and Youtube for not removing videos attacking a mayoral candidate. Google is appealing, but has recently also faced ordered fines of $500K/day in Parana and the ordered arrest of another executive in Paraiba in similar cases."Early reports indicated that the judge also ordered the arrest of the Google Brazil President, but the story when this was written is that the police haven't received any such order (and an earlier such order was overuled recently). The video is in violation of their pre-election laws.
http://tech.slashdot.org/story/12/09...le-and-youtube
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September 26th, 2012, 14:17 Posted By: wraggster
American bookseller Barnes and Noble is planning to broaden its horizons with a little international travel. At the same time the Kindle Fire HD makes its first tentative steps across the pond, the company behind the Nook has appointed Patrick Rouvillois to spearhead its global domination -- starting in the UK. As such, it's releasing the Nook Simple Touch, Simple Touch with Glowlight and both of its new HD tablets this holiday season to win the hearts and minds of cynical Brits. If you're a Brit (cynical or otherwise) and curious whether Jeff Bezos and chums have something to worry about (hint: most probably) then join us after the break.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/26/barnes-and-noble-uk/
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September 26th, 2012, 00:36 Posted By: wraggster
Sony Computer Entertainment UK has today revealed details of a search for PlayStation's next intern - sure to be sought-after by anyone looking to gain experience in the gaming industry. The month-long position, hosted by Swedish Studio Tarsier, will be awarded to the applicant who can create the best mini-game using upcoming PlayStation®Vita title, LittleBigPlanetTMPlayStation®Vita.
Sackboy's first PS Vita adventure will be let loose on September 19th. Once the game is launched, would-be interns will have one month to get to grips with the all-new minigame creation feature and submit their efforts for consideration.
To test and review each entry PlayStation has assembled a crack team of portable gaming aficionados from across Europe. These PlayStation Judges will put each minigame through its paces before selecting a top five from each country. The final decision will then be handed over to the team at Tarsier - the studio behind LittleBigPlanetTMPlayStation®Vita - to choose the overall winner. Submissions will be judged on gameplay, originality, and commercial appeal.
PlayStation has collaborated with Moleskine to create custom edition LittleBigPlanet notebooks. The top five finalists from each participating country will each receive one of these.
The overall winner will be flown to Sweden where they'll spend one month working within the different departments of Tarsier, polishing their title from amateur excellence to a fully-fledged piece of official DLC.
Elliott Linger, Product Manager for LittleBigPlanet PlayStation Vita said: "Gaming is an exciting and fast-growing industry but it can be tricky to get your foot in the door. This internship offers a whole month's experience at a great studio, all for creating an awesome minigame. We're expecting hundreds of entries and can't wait to see what players of LittleBigPlanetTMPlayStation®Vita come up with."
To enter would-be interns should head to<gp_link type="http" loc="//lbpinternship.eu.playstation.com/">http://lbpinternship.eu.playstation.com/</gp_link>, fill in a few details and include the unique LBP.me URL for their minigame. Applicants are advised to be inventive, PlayStation expects a ton of entries from the ultra-productive LittleBigPlanet community - make sure your minigame and application stand out!
To keep up with all the latest LittleBigPlanet news and the LittleBigPlanet internship log onto <gp_link type="http" loc="//www.littlebigplanet.com">www.littlebigplanet.com</gp_link>
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September 26th, 2012, 00:33 Posted By: wraggster
In Maestia – Rise of Keledus, the inhabitants of Misilen began celebrating the Oktoberfest today. Besides rustic Bavarian features, the free-to-play fantasy MMORPG also introduces two updates: a new armor set in the Lucky Spin and an expanded raid mode.
First established in Munich in 1810 and in Maestia – Rise of Keledus in 2012, the Oktoberfest is just beginning in Misilen. Ale-benches in the capital Superion and other decorative items such as garlands and tankards make for a hearty, festive mood. Moreover, classic costume sets await in the Maestia shop, offering characters a chance to not only dress appropriately, but also gain valuable bonuses for several stats. On top of that, a special Oktoberfest potion adds life and magic points.
Players now also have a chance to win the new Grim Reaper armor set in the Lucky Spin. Depending on the amount of armor pieces received, players gain different bonuses for their critical and magic hits. The complete set (six pieces) also grants players the Bone Armor visual effect. The Dragon's Breath set and dragon mount are available as before.
The raid mode has also been updated. In addition to the familiar twelve-player raids, Maestia – Rise of Keledus now includes a raid mode for six participants. As usual, they gain access to the raid through a crystal – obtainable in quests and the premium shop – and valuable rewards await those who defeat the boss Taros. The difficulty level has been optimized for smaller groups.
For more information about Maestia – Rise of Keledus please visit<gp_link type="http" loc="//maestia.alaplaya.net">http://maestia.alaplaya.net</gp_link>
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September 26th, 2012, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster
This Thursday, 27th September, sees Samsung stage a four-day gaming extravaganza at the UK’s premier consumer video game event, the Eurogamer Expo, in Earl’s Court, London.
The Samsung stand will host the national final of the World Cyber Games (WCG) FIFA 12 competition, where gamers will battle it out to be crowned the UK champion to win their place at the December finals in China. And to get the games under way, TV presenter Pollyanna Woodward is making an appearance on the Samsung stand from 11am.
Known for her prowess in the technology arena, Pollyanna will turn her skills to the digital sporting stage by launching the final wave of UK WCG qualifiers for FIFA 12. The qualifiers will take place across the Expo (27th-30th September), are free to enter and open to anyone who believes they have the gaming talent to represent the UK. Pollyanna will also be on hand for pictures and to sign autographs.
In addition to hosting the final WCG qualifications, the Samsung stand will offer -
· A showcase of the best Samsung products designed to enhance the overall experience forgamers, from notebooks to tablets to TVs and smartphones, ideal for home or on the move
· EA Games’ Need for Speed official Aston Martin car will be on the stand for fans to have their picture taken by
· Daily an artist will be drawing pictures of the cars from Need for Speed – all the artwork created can be won
· There will be a competition to win a Galaxy Note 10.1 – budding artists need to just draw a picture on the Galaxy Note, on the stand, and the best picture wins!
· Ultimate gaming experience room – gamers must check out this special booth to have a demonstration of the best gaming kit on offer
· FIFA 12 World Cyber Games qualifiers will be held daily on the stand on 27th, 28th and 29th for gamers to win their place in the final on 30th – its free to enter, gamers just need to register on the stand, on the day to take part
· Galaxy Note II – Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy Note 2, the latest product from Samsung, currently not on sale yet in the UK.
WCG is a leading international e-sports festival sponsored globally by Samsung for the 12th successive year. This year over 300,000 players have competed worldwide to represent their nation in the finals. An expected 450 players from 40 countries are expected to compete across a variety of games including FIFA 12, Starcraft® 2, DOTA 2, Cross Fire® and Warcraft® III, for a combined prize of $250,000. Ten individuals will represent the UK having been crowned as the nation’s best gamers in the global WCG finals in Kunshan, China, November and December 2012.
Samsung is paving the road for gaming success with these must have gadgets for the dedicated gamer.
The Series 7 Gamer notebook is the ultimate gaming PC ensuring equipped with a dedicated gaming mode, while Samsung's mobile devices are perfect for sharpening up on your gaming skills whilst on the move. The Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note 10.1 are packed with a quad core processor to make even the most power hungry games play smoothly, and both come with large Super AMOLED screens that provide a crisp and engaging viewing experience. Finally, to take gaming to the max, these devices can be connected to Samsung's ES7000 and ES8000 TV for a completelyimmersive true-to-life 3D gaming experience.
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September 25th, 2012, 23:51 Posted By: wraggster
GameCity, the world’s best-loved videogame culture festival powered by Nottingham Trent University, today announced the longlist of titles nominated for the GameCity Prize 2012. The final shortlist will be announced in the coming weeks, with the award ceremony taking place on the evening of October 24th as part of GameCity7, October 20-27th. For more details, to organise interviews or request a press ticket to the ceremony, please contact GameCity PR & Marketing Coordinator, Chris White<gp_link type="mailto" loc="chris@gamecity.org">chris@gamecity.org</gp_link>
Created to spark conversations about videogames outside of traditional channels and launched at GameCity6, the GameCity Prize received international recognition, with Markus ‘Notch’ Persson’s runaway success Minecraft grabbing the inaugural gong.
Now with the Prize returning, GameCity has listened to the people and added a public consultation period to help inform the voting done by the secret Academy, resulting in the following longlist of nominations;
• Bastion - Supergiant Games
• Catherine - Atlus Persona Games
• Contre Jour - Chilingo
• Dark Souls - From Software
• DayZ - Dean “Rocket” Hall
• Dear Esther - thechineseroom
• English Country Tune - Increpare Games
• Fez - Polytron
• Fifa 12 - EA Canada
• Fingle - Game Oven Studios
• Johann Sebastian Joust - Die Gute Fabrik
• Journey - thatgamecompany
• Mass Effect 3 - Bioware
• Proteus - Ed Key
• Skyrim - Bethesda Game Studios
• Spelltower - Zach Gage
• Super Mario 3D Land - Nintendo EAD
• Waking Mars - Tiger Style Games
The above list will be whittled down by the Academy to be announced in the coming weeks, and an esteemed jury of cultural commentators will debate the finalist ahead of the public announcement to be made during GameCity7, on October 24th.
GameCity Director and Prize creator Iain Simons said, “The amazing response from the mainstream media and creative communities last year proved that there was a real gap in the cultural calendar for a Prize like this. As with everything GameCity does, we try and engage as many people as possible in the conversation about videogames.
Creating the public consultation period gave fans of titles the chance to have their voice heard and this is reflected in the incredibly diverse collection of titles in our longlist.”
The jury consists of Lord David Puttnam (Chair), Dave Gibbons, Ekow Eshun, Charlie Higson, Louise Brealey, Lucy Kellaway, Samira Ahmed, Wayne Hemingway and Jo Whiley.
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September 25th, 2012, 23:41 Posted By: wraggster
Games and interactive entertainment trade body, Ukie welcomes yesterday’s announcement from BAFTA of a new Best British Game category for next year’s British Academy Games Awards to celebrate the best game across all platforms created by a British development studio.
Ukie CEO, Dr Jo Twist said: ”It’s great to see BAFTA recognise the amazing talent coming out of the UK. With tax production credits due next year and computer science soon to be taught in England’s schools it is a great time to be producing British games."
Ukie Chairman and member of the BAFTA Games Committee, Andy Payne said: “The British Academy Games Awards reward creativity and craft in games and are recognised around the world. Each year the games committee ensures that the awards evolve to reflect the skills needed to make great games. Given the 'B' in BAFTA is for British, it is great that we have introduced this award which will reflect Britain's incredible talent pool right now.”
Ukie also congratulated Harvey Elliott, Managing Director and COO of Marmalade, who has been announced as the new Chairman of the BAFTA Games Committee. He replaces Ray Maguire whose term as Chairman ended in July.
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September 25th, 2012, 13:24 Posted By: wraggster
The National Video Game Association (NVGA), in partnership with VIBRAS FIVE.ONE headsets and FraggedNation (<gp_link type="http" loc="//www.fraggednation.com">www.fraggednation.com</gp_link>), is pleased to announce a partnership that bundles online video game tournaments with the SuperCon 2K Series. This series is an e-sports video game room provider that travels to nearly twenty conventions varying from Anime, Sci-Fi and Comic Book based events across the U.S.
Online gamers from the FraggedNation community can now compete and be awarded seeded entry into a brick and mortar e-sports SuperCon 2K event. This benefits NVGA, VIBRAS FIVE.ONE and FraggedNation, as well as individuals, because all are simultaneously exposed to a large online community and the entire attendance base at a major convention. Together the partnership touches over 1 million unique people annually, and players can win exciting prizes on their favorite game!
Jason Montoya of the NVGA says, "The service is unique as it offers large-scale video game events online and offline where players can compete in either environment, or both. Combining our 17+ live events around the country with the large online FraggedNation community gathers a wide swath of the coveted
18-34 year old male demographic."
FraggedNation has been growing its influence in the competitive gaming industry for ten years, and has players socializing and competing across many games and all platforms every day. Terry Tognietti, CEO of FraggedNation’s parent company Nation Fusion, Inc., says, "NVGA has built a great reputation conducting live events, and this provides our community greater exposure and opportunities for competition and prizes. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited about our future participation in major national and international competitions, like the Super Bowl of gaming!”
Todd Greene of VIBRAS FIVE.ONE and Co-Founder of the SuperCon 2K Series adds, “Through the passion of its founders, the SuperCon 2K Series has created a high quality, turnkey video game room service. With this new partnership we will broaden our service to a higher level to offer the best gaming arena available. When companies or players see what we're doing, they get excited and they want to be involved and be part of it."
For more information:
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September 25th, 2012, 02:42 Posted By: wraggster
In these days where we all own a Mobile Phone, a PC, A Laptop, a Tablet and maybe your thinking of owning a Raspberry PI or the soon to be released Ouya Console. What would you say if there was a joypad released that also doubled as a keyboard which worked on everyone one of them.
Well that dream has come true with the guys over at iControlpad who have announced their iControlpad 2 which is an Open Source Joypad which will work on any device with bluetooth or USB connections.
Check out these screenshots:
Check out their Kickstarter page for more info --> http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...rce-controller
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September 24th, 2012, 17:01 Posted By: wraggster
Virgin Media is counting down the days as it gears up to reveal an all new mobile game ‘Superfluid’, as the developers head towards the critical final stages of the project, bringing to life their new game concept in just 100 days. The team from Essex University won Virgin Media’s 100 Day Game Project, run in association Eurogamer and The University of Abertay in Dundee, championing the talent of young developers in the UK.
With the demand for app developers increasing rapidly, the 100 Day Project was set-up by Virgin Media to seek out raw UK talent and show support to the UK computer games industry. With over 50,000 visitors expected to arrive over four days at the Eurogamer Expo this will be the first opportunity for the public try out the new game.
Surface Tension Studios has been working day and night to develop their concept into a reality, shortly after the team completed their Computer Science degrees at Essex University earlier this year. Throughout their exciting development journey they’ve had support from some of the industries major games development gurus such as Michael Nemo (Codemasters) and Andrew Eades (Relentless Software) who has offered the team an internship to work across their exciting new range of mobile games.
Andrew Eades, CEO of Relentless Software said: "It's really important to nurture the UK’s passion for games and provide opportunities to work in this great industry. We've recently set up a mobile division which plans to launch six games a year and we need a lot of people to make those games a happen, so an internship to such a talented team is our way of saying 'Relentless loves people that love making games’.”
The new game ‘Superfluid’ has been developed to work across Android and Apple devices and will launch in October. The puzzle-based platform game uses tilt-based controls for navigation through the levels as the character changes into three different states, solid, liquid and gas. The game’s narrative follows ‘Superfluid’s’ attempts to escape from its creators ‘Dynosplice’, facing a variety of puzzles and challenges to navigate through each level, and get past enemies, including Diabolic Jelly and Stalligmite. Even more baddies are already in the pipeline to be introduced such as Mirror Mags and Ferro-Fluid which have already proved popular though an online public vote.
With the game almost complete, the team will travel to the Eurogamer Expo to ask visitors to comment on the design, game play and characters before polishing off the final levels live on the Virgin Media stand.
Dave Pearson, Surface Tension Studios said: “This has been an incredible opportunity for us and has been a massive challenge, but we’re really pleased with how far the game has come surpassing all of our expectations in terms of what we’ve been able to achieve in just 100 days.
“Working in the games industry is all the team has wanted to do and we’re really excited to finally being able to showcase ‘Superfluid’ at one of the biggest gaming exhibitions in the world. That aside, we’re even more thrilled to be attending the Expo to satisfy our own gaming needs as we’ve not had much time for that recently.”
Luke Southern, head of sponsorship at Virgin Media, said: “We are so proud of the team’s achievement, we set-out to find the new talent in the industry and we found a team that has far exceeded expectations. We’re delighted to have partnered with such great companies who have shown nothing but admiration and support for the work the guys have been doing and who share the belief that the UK games industry is one of the best in the world. We wish Dave and the team every success in the future!”
Virgin Media is also showcasing the hottest games, with the fastest broadband at Eurogamer this year. The company is partnering with some of the top games publishers with three exciting gaming titles, FIFA 13, GRID 2and Mists of Pandaria, to give visitors to the show the opportunity to try out the latest games using its superfast broadband with speeds of up to 100Mb.
Following their sell-out success of previous years, BAFTA's Career Surgeries are back at Eurogamer Expo at Earls Court on the afternoons of Thu Sep 27, Fri Sep 28 and Sat Sep 29, offering an unmissable chance to talk directly to major figures in the UK games industry, details can be found at [BAFTA website] or visit the Virgin Media stand.
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September 24th, 2012, 14:12 Posted By: wraggster
The GameGadget was supposed to be the new home for homebrew on portable consoles but less than 6 months after it was released it seems its all but dead, last week they put a load of them on Groupon to shift them, [h=3]Highlights:[/h] - Comes with ten retro Sega Classic games, such as Golden Axe and Shinobi III
- 1.7GB internal memory
- Supports any size SD card
- Classic button configuration
- Any 16-bit games can be downloaded onto the device
- Game developers can upload their own games with software
- One or two GameGadget handheld portable game players
[h=3]Description:[/h]GameGadget Handheld Portable Device With Ten Classic Games from £34 (55% Off*)
This retro handheld device harks back to the heyday of gaming, with ten classic games to get fingers into 16-bit gear. The GameGadget comes with a modern boost as it harbours 1.7GB internal memory and can support SD cards of any size for hours of button bashing. Simple, online software allows users to download their favourite games with ease, while those with a knack for creativity can upload their own gaming developments onto the site.
Choose from the following options for a handheld portable game player with ten classic games, distributed by Blaze:
• £34 for one (55% off*)
• £68 for two (55% off*)
The Specifics
• 1.7GB internal memory
• Supports any size SD card
• 433mhz dual core CPU
• Internal 64MB RAM / 2GB Flash RAM
• Inputs: D-Pad, two shoulder, four face (A, B, X, Y), Start, Select, and Reset buttons
• Outputs: stereo speakers, headphones jack, and TV-out
• Display: 3.5" LC
• Screen resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (16-bit colour)
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• Connectivity: micro USB
• Dimensions: 140mm (width) x 75mm (height) x 16mm (depth)
• Any 16-bit games can be downloaded onto the device
• Game developers can upload their own games with software
Ten classic games
• Golden Axe
• Altered Beast
• Comix Zone
• Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
• Ecco the Dolphin
• Gain Ground
• VectorMan
• Crack Down
• Shadow Dancer
• Space Harrier II
More About Blaze
With a mission to make retro ‘now’, Blaze is all about the fun and games, aiming to forge the biggest bank of beloved, classic video games ever. The fun-loving company covers every retro gaming format, particularly 16-bit, and boasts its own handy portable device that can hold hundreds of games within its compact little body for itchy digits looking to get their gaming fill.
Another one bites the dust, seems the wait for a real Homebrew King of consoles/handhelds carries on, with the Pandora never living up to the potential and others like Caanoo faltering we are desperate to see something to get that Buzz back.
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