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New Alan Wake Screenshots

2009-04-07T18:45:00.000-07:00

Employees of foreign portal VG247 issued a fresh selection of screenshots promising project Alan Wake. Read the three best possible below:

The growth of the market toll MMORPG

2009-04-07T18:38:00.000-07:00

Staff analysis firm Screen Digest published a report on the status of the IMO-paid games on the Western market. According to analysts, the sector grew by 22% over the last year and brought a total of about 1.4 billion dollars. It's no secret that the leader in this area is still World of Warcraft. Analysts also believe that this year growth of profits paid IMO projects only increase. A total income of the western igrodelov of 2 billion dollars.

Midway will lose their team?

2009-04-07T18:36:00.000-07:00

Midway Company is experiencing is not the best of times. The economic crisis is only part of the problems of the company. Recently it was reported that staff development is going to leave the walls of Midway. It is connected with the recent Fighting Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Sales of game have exceeded 2 million copies, but to share with the developers guide has not. There will be a shame if such an old and famous company disappears from the face of the Earth.

Pledged requirements Jumpgate Evolution

2009-04-07T18:30:00.001-07:00

Jumpgate Evolution developers have announced the system requirements for upcoming space MMORPG. You can read them below:

Minimum requirements:
- Processor: Intel P4 1.4GHz (2GHz Vista)
- Memory: 512mb RAM (1GB Vista)
- Video: 64mb with support DirectX 9.0c

Recommended requirements:
- Processor: Intel Pentium D
- Memory: 2Gb RAM
- Video card: 256mb c support shader 3.0

Halo 3 - the most popular exclusive for Xbox 360

2009-04-07T18:29:00.001-07:00

From the Microsoft camp had information that militants Halo 3 set a new record. According to marketers, since the release shooter sold 9.4 million copies. By comparison, Halo 2 for all time of existence, went into circulation 8.46 million copies. Thus, Halo 3 received the title of the sold exclusive to Xbox 360.

Ubisoft and the seven new games

2009-04-07T18:25:00.001-07:00

Not so long ago, the executive director of UbiSoft Gilmo Yves (Yves Guillemot) reported that this fiscal year, the company plans to release seven new games. Three of them have already been announced previously - Assassins Creed 2, Splinter Cell Conviction and Red Steel 2. Information about the other four still remained behind the scenes. According to, Yves their announcement will take place at E3 2009.

The new part of Need for Speed will be released

2009-03-25T05:06:00.000-07:00

Publisher Electronic Arts has announced the official release date for the game Need for Speed: Shift, reports IGN. The next race of the series will go on sale across Europe on 17 September this year. Note that in game advertising trailer shows another date - 18 September. On the shelves of North American stores the new version of Need for Speed will be 22 September.

The official announcement of the game took place in early February of this year. The creation of this project is Slightly Mad Studios. Also in development is participating Executive Producer EA Black Box, Michael Mann (Michael Mann). Recall that Need for Speed: Shift will be released on consoles PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PSP, as well as on personal computers.

The new part of Need for Speed would be a realistic racing simulator, in which gamers will be able to follow the developments of the cab car. The developers noted that the game will be presented to the actual track. They also added that the Shift will be the largest selection of cars in the history of series Need for Speed.

At this moment in the development are still two games: Need for Speed: Nitro for Wii and Nintendo DS, as well as Need for Speed: World Online for PC. The first to be launched near the fall. The American release of World Online is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year. In Asia, the project start in summer.

Recall that in late 2008, rumors emerged about the possible closure of series Need for Speed. According to journalists, the leadership of EA were not lower the assessment and are not too impressive sales of the latest games. However, the publisher of this information did not comment.

Just left the game Last Remnant is not possible to run

2009-03-20T20:04:00.000-07:00

PC version YARPG The Last Remnant, published today in Europe, not fixed, not just complain about the players, but also journalists shaped site Eurogamer.

Strange behavior of the game led to a flurry of complaints on the forum Steam. What is Steam? - The point is that to install and run The Last Remnant has to be registered in the service of Steam, by entering a license key, attached to the game.

Yes, release took place, but it seems to be not there.

Next, the system offers to check the news and promised to inform us, «as soon as the game will be on sale». Analysis of the situation allowed the journalists to find the cause of this strange behavior: the digital release of the game distribution network Steam will be held only on 9 April. Since the box version also requires the activation, it can not be run. You will have to wait, say distracted shoppers.

Alas, Square Enix, the publisher, refused to comment on the situation. Clarified that no marks on the package was not found. We hope that the Russian release of all the problems will be solved. However, the publisher of Black Soil has not even declared.

Blizzard has launched an updated version of Battle.net

2009-03-20T20:01:00.000-07:00

Company Blizzard announced the launch of the updated service Battle.net, for multiplayer games and online account management.

The new system will bring up to eight accounts of IMO-game World of Warcraft. Developers report that the improved Battle.net will all come like StarCraft II and Diablo III, as well as an online shop.

Recall that the system was introduced in 1997, simultaneously with the release of the first action-RPG Diablo. Easy registration and easy navigation as soon won the love of the players, but for nearly 12 years as Battle.net had outdated morally and physically.

From today, anyone can register with the system absolutely free of charge, even without any Blizzard-game. Note that now the possibility of combining the accounts of World of Warcraft Battle.net is available only to Americans. Running services in Europe and Korea will be held later. So far, this feature is optional, but only so far. «In the end, we introduce the compulsory registration of Battle.net for everyone to play in World of Warcraft», - explained the developers.

The new system «is designed to provide technical support and the highest quality online games in new projects, as well as to create a simple mechanism of the players and recording their achievements».

Unfortunately, the old games record in the new system will not be able to, they would need the old version, now called Battle.net Classic.

Sales of Halo Wars exceeded a million copies

2009-03-20T19:57:00.000-07:00

Less than a month since the appearance of Halo Wars in stores, as sales of a science-fiction strategy in real time reached one million copies.
«Platinum» line game took just three weeks: Halo Wars in Japan, sold 26 February, in Europe - with the 27th, as in North America - from 3 March. Looking at the statistics of sales, the game division of Microsoft, publisher of the project, named Halo Wars «most modern RTS for consoles».

Over the last three weeks of online users have played in the Halo Wars more than 2.6 million times. The number of those who played in it every day online, more than 200 thousand people. Publisher brings another interesting figure: if you lay down all the time spent by players in online battles in Halo Wars, will be 118 years old.

Recall that the strategy is unfolding in the same universe as the story of games Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 and Halo 3, but for 20 years before the events of the first part of Halo.

While following the completion of work on Halo Wars studio Ensemble was dissolved corporation Microsoft, its former employees, a company founded Robot Entertainment, will continue to work with the unit Microsoft Game Studios, to issue a planned addition to the game.

Comes a demo version of Red Faction: Guerrilla

2009-03-18T01:53:00.000-07:00

Staff studio Volition have announced that April 10 to light a demo version of the upcoming shooter Red Faction: Guerrilla. Also worth noting that the online store can GameStop to pre-game. And it can apply to enjoy demo week earlier. By the way, the final release version of Red Faction: Guerrilla is scheduled for June 9.

Fallout 3: The Pitt to 4 hours

2009-03-18T01:52:00.000-07:00

Recently the camp Bethesda came information that the passing of Fallout 3: The Pitt players will leave in about four hours. It is important to note that the players are waiting for the new quests, armor, weapons, and new Pittsburgh location. Recall that a release date Fallout 3: The Pitt is scheduled for March 24.

Lost Planet 2 already in the next year

2009-03-18T01:51:00.001-07:00

Namedni a representative of Capcom, Chris Kramer, reported that the sequel Lost Planet and Dead Rising will be next year. But talk of a more exact dates, Chris did not. According to him, the projects are still in the wound under development.

Alpha Protocol delayed

2009-03-18T01:49:00.000-07:00

From the camp Obsidian Entertainment has information on the transfer date espionage RPG called Alpha Protocol. Now the project will go on sale not earlier than in October of this year. Recall that in a plot to take the players under his management of CIA agent Michael Tortona, which is on the run. More detailed information about the game yet. Follow the news.

ZeniMax Online is preparing a new MMO

2009-03-18T01:47:00.000-07:00

Representatives of ZeniMax Media reported that the internal studio company ZeniMax Online is currently working on a new MMO-game. According to them, the project is very promising, and for its creation had been invited by the most experienced game industry figures. However, no details about the upcoming game developers have refused to talk. Just imagine that this could be The Elder Scrolls online.

Final Fantasy XI continues to grow

2009-03-17T03:50:00.000-07:00

Square Enix representatives have reported the release of three new additions to barbate MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. The first add-on is called A Crystalline Prophecy - Ode of Life Blessing and will go on sale March 23 already this year. This miracle is worth only $ 9.99. Bi remaining additions (Evil in Small Doses and A Shantotto Ascension - The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born) later, but just this year. No more information about add-onah not yet known.

BioShock 2 - Multiplatform project

2009-03-17T03:49:00.001-07:00

From the camp Take-Two Interactive has informed that the next shooter BioShock 2 will be released simultaneously on three platforms - PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. Note that the previously mentioned possibility of the initial issuance of the project on PS3. With regard to the date of withdrawal, the developers promise to prepare a sequel to us until the end of October this year.

Media Molecule is preparing something new

2009-03-17T03:48:00.001-07:00

Just a few hours ago, the head of Media Molecule, Alex Evans (Alex Evans), announced that the studio has begun to create a new project. According to him, before the first detail is still very far away. The only comment that Alex left in the game: "It will be really fucking cool". Translate this quote probably does not make sense. We look forward to the first parts.

Launched the third national server Warhammer Online

2009-03-17T03:47:00.001-07:00

Namedni from camp Mythic Entertainment has information about the opening of the third Russian server MMORPG "Warhammer Online: The time of retribution." The developers also reported on connecting to the service of technical support. If players have any questions or problems, the developers promise to them to decide.

The first batch of screenshots Wolfenstein

2009-03-17T03:43:00.000-07:00

On the foreign portal Eurogamer published a selection of fresh screenshots from the upcoming shooter Wolfenstein. Look for the three best possible below:

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin expects add-on

2009-03-16T03:58:00.000-07:00

From the mill studio Monolith had information that the first addition to the shooter FEAR 2: Project Origin will be released in mid-April in two versions (for PC and Xbox 360). Add-on is called Toy Soldiers Map Pack. According to the developers, in addition will make the game a lot of new maps for multiplayer. Price add-it still remains behind the scenes.

Steven Spielberg is preparing something?

2009-03-16T03:57:00.000-07:00

Just a few hours ago it was reported that Electronic Arts, together with Steven Spielberg is working on a new game release to be held on the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. "Electronics" noted that the project can be attributed to the genre of adventure fighters. The main emphasis developers are going to do to detail the environment, as well as reflect on the storyline. Release date has not been announced.

New games in settinge LEGO

2009-03-16T03:55:00.000-07:00

Namedni a representative of the studio Traveller's Tales announced the development of two new projects in the LEGO-settings - LEGO Harry Potter and LEGO Indiana Jones 2: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. On some details of the developer refused to answer. According to him, in the near future is still an official announcement. Follow the news.

Vin Diesel hit in the game industry

2009-03-16T03:53:00.000-07:00

In one of his interviews actor Vin Diesel announced that his own studio Tigon IMO is working on a new project, called Barca BC. Effects of the project spread in 200-s BC in times of great and terrible Hannibal. It is important to note that the toy is in development for over three years. However, no specific details on the game system yet.

Wallace and Grommit are not far off

2009-03-16T03:52:00.001-07:00

Recently the camp Telltale Games has informed that the PC-version of the adventure game Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures will be released on 24 March this year. Recall that the project is a collection of four episodes. One can now make pre-and in so doing receive a discount of 25%.

Lord of the Rings back to Warner

2009-03-15T21:29:00.000-07:00

The company Electronic Arts has ended license for the right to development and publication of games on the most popular works in the genre of fantasy «The Lord of the Rings». Let me remind you that the license for games based on the film was originally issued in 2001, valid until March 2007, but then was extended for «Electronics» until the end of 2008. During this time, did not create any more or less facing the project, including the latest multi-action Lord Of The Rings: Conquest, not met expectations due to the fact that its development was accelerated in order to catch up to the expiration of the license .
Now, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment by two own game studio: Snowblind Studios (familiar to Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance), and Monolith Productions (developed the popular shooter FEAR). Now we expect the official reports of announcements of games, because Warner is unlikely to miss an opportunity to create a game for the most popular fantasy universe.

Microsoft chose friendship

2009-03-15T21:24:00.000-07:00

A few days ago, a lawsuit was filed in court against the company PalTalk Holdings, which accused Microsoft of using the developed and patented their techniques is used in multiplayer games on Xbox and, in particular in the game Halo. The required amount of compensation was 90 million dollars, PalTalk Holdings patents same cost the «whole» of 200 thousand dollars.
Today, the company said that the peaceful solution of the issue. Although not yet reported on the conditions of the truce, but clearly that both sides were satisfied, and this is likely to indicate that the account PalTalk Holdings has a substantial amount. Before addressing the issue, but Microsoft representatives were not to agree with поданым claim and argued that this process of interaction between the computers can not pay so dearly.

In the world sold 2.6 million copies of Fable II

2009-03-13T21:50:00.000-07:00

Sales role-playing game Fable II had reached a mark of 2.6 million copies, says Edge, with reference to the official developer blog. According to Lionhead Studios, Fable is the second part of one of the fastest selling RPG on the Xbox 360 console.

In addition, the developers announced that they have begun to establish a regular supplement for the game. So far about the new content is not known. Staff Lionhead promised to reveal the first details in the coming weeks.

The second part of Fable came out on Xbox 360 in October 2008. During the first two weeks after the release of publisher Microsoft Game Studios managed to sell 1.5 million copies of this role-playing game. In January this year developers have released the first addition to Fable II.

Recently a British TV host Jonathan Ross (Jonathan Ross) said that the third part of Fable is already in development. According to him, he will take part in articulating the project. A little later, Microsoft representatives said that they have no agreement with the TV for the work on new projects. In doing so, they will say nothing about a possible withdrawal Fable III.

EA has announced the continuation of Army of Two

2009-03-13T21:48:00.000-07:00

Publisher Electronic Arts officially announced the continuation of the game Army of Two, reports GameSpot. The new shooter with a view of a third person received a subtitle The 40th Day. The project is created for the console PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PSP. The game should appear on the shelves of shops nearby in the winter.

During the development of the new game will be responsible studio EA Montreal, worked on the first part of Army of Two. Events The 40th Day will be deployed on the territory of Shanghai. The main heroes of the game will again be hired Salem (Salem) and Rios (Rios).

As the first part, Army of Two: The 40th Day will focus on co-passing. No further information about this project yet. Developers said only that the characters will be available for new techniques that will allow gamers to vary the tactics of combat.

The first part shooter Army of Two was published in March last year on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. According to approximate estimates, the world's sold over two million copies of the game. Note that studio Universal Pictures has acquired screen rights to Army of Two. Filming should start in 2009.

Extras for Gears of War 2

2009-03-13T21:14:00.001-07:00

As it became known announcement from Epic Games, for the shooter Gears of War 2 will soon be issued two supplements.

The first, which will be released March 24, will make development more transparent player. Will be given to 100 levels of experience, who can earn by participating in online battles. Same old system, TrueSkill, will also be used, but will be hidden level of experience. In the innovation will be made and fines for players who left the game early. Will also be added the possibility to use bots in multiplayer game, in particular, the computer will be replaced by players left during the match. Now the work is only available to individual games. In addition to planned minor changes and adjustments to the balance.

The second addition, the output of which is scheduled for March 31, will consist of four maps for Gears of War 2 on the theme of winter.

Warhammer Online has reduced the number of servers

2009-03-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

As the portal Gamasutra, game studio Mythic seriously reduces the number of servers, Warhammer Online. Have already been shut down 43 servers in the U.S., is also soon to be closed by 20 European servers.

The company representatives report that these measures due to the decrease in the number of players from 500 to 300 thousand people. Compaction of the players on the servers should have an impact on gameplay, which will certainly dynamic, and hence - will allow the game zasiyat new colors.

I recall a recent similar to the "sealed" the other big players online game Age of Conan. Perhaps the addition of World of Warcraft has been able to regain its old fans, who began to play in Warhammer Online and Age of Conan.

Take-Two Plans for 2009

2009-03-13T21:06:00.000-07:00

Take-Two has published online a list of projects to be released to be held in 2009. It should be noted that for this year from publishing houses really Napoleonic plans. We are waiting for the continuation of the best shooter of 2007 - Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams, the second addon for the popular Action GTA IV, by the way, look great avtougonschik and DS. And this year will be issued the second part of the criminal cult blockbuster Mafia.

The complete list of releases can be found below:

Beaterator (PSP)
Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)
Borderlands (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Don King Boxing (Wii, DS)
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (DS)
Grand Theft Auto 4, the second episode (Xbox 360)
Mafia 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Major League Baseball 2K9 (PSP)
Midnight Club: Los Angeles, additional content South Central Premium Upgrade (Xbox 360, PS3)
NBA 2K10 (all platforms)
NHL 2K10 (all platforms)
Red Dead Redemption (Xbox 360, PS3)
The BIGS 2 (all platforms)

Action-Strategy Battlestations: Pacific will be released in the second decade of May

2009-03-12T23:45:00.000-07:00

The game will be released on PC and Xbox 360.

Players get to choose the two warring sides: the Japanese Imperial Navy and the U.S. Pacific flotilla. Effects of spread during the Second World War, the game starts with the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, culminating in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. As it should be a strategy, we are waiting for the mass of authentic equipment, ranging from battleships and aircraft carriers to the famous. Authors will interest not only to lovers of history, which recreated the main battle with the Americans, but also those that enjoy historical flight of fancy: Assume that the Japanese won the battle at Midway Atoll, the developers have thought up an alternative for them victorious campaign. Total pledged hundreds of units over a wide range of classes.

On the Wii will be a new series of Resident Evil

2009-03-12T23:42:00.000-07:00

Japanese publisher Capcom is developing another game in the series of Resident Evil for consoles Nintendo Wii, reports GameSpot profile site with reference to the popular Japanese gaming publication Famitsu.
The game, called Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, is an extension issued on Wii in 2007, Project Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles.

According to Capcom, the plot The Darkside Chronicles, with the same characters - Leon S. Kenney and Claire Redfield, spread throughout the second part of the universe igroseriala in 1998, when residents of Racoon City fell victim to T-virus and turned into zombies. And it is all available today for information about the project.

Remember that Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a shooter (rail shooter) with an active camera, in which the character of its own (read: non-player) moves to location. The user need only to shoot straight to the common zombie, gamepad using the Wiimote. Around the world, sold over a million copies of the game.

By the way, rumors of the development of a new episode for Wii Resident Evil has already appeared. It was assumed that Capcom will release a game remake Code Veronica. However, publishing this information quickly

RPG Monster Hunter Tri will be the first game with the Wii-paying online

2009-03-12T23:20:00.000-07:00

Those wishing to take advantage of online opportunities to release upcoming action-RPG Monster Hunter Tri will be forced to pay a monthly premium, the company Capcom, developer and publisher of game

This is surprising, because the project is to prefix Wii, which previously never had to pay to play online. The reason for this decision is not called, but fans of the series Monster Hunter has already expressed displeasure.

So, the monthly subscription for online Monster Hunter 3 will cost around 8 dollars (800 Wii-points), 60 - and 90-day subscription will cost about 15 and 20 dollars respectively.

Emphasize that while all this is true only for residents of Japan, what will happen to the rest of the world, remains a mystery. However, today declared a game only for the Japanese market release is scheduled for the summer.

The third part of Monster Hunter is a Wii-exclusive (the first two games came out on PlayStation 2). As before, the player will be back on the Monster Hunter, who travels the world, destroys a variety of evil, namely, pink monkeys, pangolin reasonable carnivorous and others reported that the Monster Hunter 3 for the first time in the series will be fully underwater location, the population of the inhabitants.

The list of releases for 2009 by Take Two

2009-03-12T20:04:00.001-07:00

Representatives of Take Two released a list of releases, which are to be held this year. To view the full list of future projects could be as follows:

* Beaterator for PSP
* Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)
* Borderlands - Xbox 360, PS3, PC
* Don King Boxing - Wii, DS
* Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars - DS
* Grand Theft Auto 4, the second episode - Xbox 360
* Mafia 2 - Xbox 360, PS3, PC
* Major League Baseball 2K9 - PSP
* Midnight Club: Los Angeles, additional content South Central Premium Upgrade - Xbox 360, PS3
* NBA 2K10 - all platforms
* NHL 2K10 - all platforms
* Red Dead Redemption - Xbox 360, PS3
* The BIGS 2 - all platforms

Trial in the Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

2009-03-12T20:02:00.000-07:00

Representatives Mythic announce the opening of registration of trial accounts for MMORPG Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. To test the project only need to register on the official site and download the version proposed by the client. Trial game time is limited to 10 days.

BAFTA Winners 2008

2009-03-12T20:01:00.001-07:00

Not so long ago, took another awards ceremony, conducted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. To view the full list of winners below, you can:

Action - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
Artistic achievements - LittleBigPlanet (PS3)
Best game - Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Casual game - Boom Blox (Wii)
Nagrda for gameplay - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
Best game for the portable consoles - Professor Layton and the Curious Village (DS)
Multiplayer - Left 4 Dead (PC, Xbox 360)
Best Sound - Dead Space (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
Sports Game - Race Driver: GRiD (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
The history and character - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
Strategy - Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution (DS, PS3, Xbox 360)
Technological advances - Spore (Mac / PC)
The use of sound - Dead Space (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

GTA 4 hits record

2009-03-12T19:58:00.000-07:00

Employees Take-Two Interactive are pleased to have reported that criminal simulator Grand Theft Auto 4 has already departed in circulation for more than 13 million copies. It is important to note that the high demand version of the game for the Xbox 360. Not far away, and release a second exclusive-add it. Follow the news.

Burnout Paradise step Steam

2009-03-12T19:50:00.000-07:00

Namedni knew that arcade racing Burnout Paradise will add to the library online service Steam. While not reported, which will supplement in digital version. The cost of digital versions of the game also has remained behind the scenes.

F.E.A.R. 2: Alma, do not touch me!

2009-03-11T20:33:00.000-07:00

Sequel to the game can be divided into several types. First of all, the game can acquire in pursuing new opportunities to buy as little of each of its components, but in general, cautiously move that was in the original. It happens the other way around: the game is removed from the original, so that they can combine well, the general mechanics and, indeed.FEAR 2: Project Origin is in this sense does not fall under any one of these rules.

Because this game is a sequel not to believe, but rather a translation of the original FEAR to the modern track. After all, how would you not looking for something new in the game play - not be able to find almost anything, and a list of changes in general is dictated solely by modern realities. Thus, closing their eyes to picture and improved model physics, a new (and really old) story and a few other things, the rest of us and there is FEAR No figures.

Nintendo DS sold 100 million

2009-03-11T20:31:00.000-07:00

Sony did not have to announce the successful sales of PlayStation Portable, as Nintendo has already had to answer than, the number of Nintendo DS, which was sold for more than 100 million copies worldwide. As the number of consoles sold is comprised of three versions of prefixes: the original Nintendo DS, DS Lite, and DSi, sales of which began in November 2008 in Japan. He was beaten the previous record, and the console from Nintendo - Game Boy Advance, of which last year exceeded 81 million.
It also became known information about the number of games sold. According to Nintendo, 83 games for the DS sold over 1 million number, as well as 7 games become platinum, ie, broke the 10-million. Those games include: Nintendogs, New Super Mario Bros, Brain Age, Pokemon Diamond / Pearl, Mario Kart DS, Brain Age 2 and Animal Crossing: Wild World.

Sold 13 million copies of GTA IV

2009-03-11T20:28:00.000-07:00

At the last press conference Take-Two, the company said on the success of their main project - GTA IV. In the report states that, since the release of criminal militia to 1 February 2009 was sold over 13 million copies of the game. Moreover, the ratio of sold boxes for the PS 3 and Xbox 360 about the same.

In February came the first addition to GTA IV - The Lost and Damned, which is available only to owners of Xbox 360 consoles. We know that, for the first day of addon downloaded more than 1 million times. However, this report has been referred to the total circulation issued a supplement.

I recall the following addon for GTA IV is due to light until the end of October.

Fable 3 is not far off

2009-03-11T04:55:00.000-07:00

Recently a well-known British TV presenter, Jonathan Ross (Jonathan Ross) said that he was invited to take part in articulating a new game Fable 3. On the question of whether the mistake is not respected showman, he proudly replied no. He is aware that not so long ago, was released the second part. However, this does not hinder developers begin work on the extension. Themselves as representatives of Lionhead did not make any comments on this matter.

Continuation of Metal Gear Solid will be?

2009-03-11T04:53:00.001-07:00

In spite of all reluctance Hideo Kojima to work on the extension of Metal Gear Solid, Konami could hardly refuse such untwisted franchisee. Recently the company announced a set of programmers to work on a new project in the popular stealth-series. Fans have already started shouting - may have come fifth of the announcement. Follow the news.

New screenshots Risen

2009-03-11T04:49:00.000-07:00

At the vast World Wide Web portion of a fresh screen shots from the forthcoming RPG, entitled Risen. For those who do not know, it involved the creation of craftsmen, gave the world legendary series Gothic. To view the three most articulate screen shots below, you can:

System requirements Diablo 3

2009-03-10T18:32:00.001-07:00

By immense expanses of the Network was another wave of rumors regarding the long-awaited RPG as Diablo 3. If you believe the information received, the beta-testing project starts on 11 September. And the official release of the game to be held on 24 December. Also published system requirements, which can be found below:

Operating system: Windows XP / Vista
Processor: 1.4Ggts or better
RAM: 1GB
Video Card: 128MB with support Dx9
Hard Drive: 4-8GB of free space

The Tower of Eternity

2009-03-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

Developers promising MMORPG Aion: The Tower of Eternity prepared another batch of screenshots. You can read them below:

The Godfather II goes into print

2009-03-10T18:28:00.001-07:00

The representatives of Electronic Arts reported on the finalization of the criminal simulator Godfather II. Recently the project has gone to print. Recall that the game spread in the 60-ies. Gamers will be able to visit in Florida, New York and even in Cuba. The essence of the game remains the same as in the first part - prikolnit all America to its feet. The release of The Godfather II is scheduled for April 7 for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

"Witcher" entered the hundred best-selling games

2009-03-10T18:26:00.000-07:00

One of the developers of the popular RPG The Witcher, Zayazhovsk Carol (Karol Zajaczkowsk), on the official forum of the game said that the game was able to enter in the hundred best-selling PC-projects in the history of gaming. According to his information, the creation of the studio CD Projekt spread circulation of 1.2 million copies.

Rage in the next year

2009-03-10T18:14:00.000-07:00

Employees authoritative portal GameTrailers managed to take a small interview with director of id Software, Todd Hollensheda (Todd Hollenshead). According to him, the long-awaited release of the game Rage would be unlikely this year. Developers need to have a bunch of work to release the full product. Most likely, Rage will be the stores in the next year.

Game The Godfather II was sent to print

2009-03-10T02:19:00.000-07:00

Publisher Electronic Arts has announced that the process of developing the game The Godfather II ended. The new criminal action has already been sent to press, reports IGN. In stores in North America the game will be April 7 of this year. Living in Europe will be able to buy The Godfather II later - on April 10.

The Russian release is scheduled for April 15. As noted in the official press release, Electronic Arts, the game will be fully translated into Russian. The original publisher was planning to release The Godfather II in February of this year, but the company management has decided to postpone release of the next fiscal year starting April 1.

The second part of the "Godfather" will be released on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The official announcement of the game took place in August 2008. During the development of The Godfather II is responsible Studio EA Redwood Shores. It is a criminal action with a view of a third person.

According to the developers, the hero can freely move around the city, carrying out various missions. The main innovation is a strategic mode The Don's View. With the help of gamers will be able to manage a virtual criminal empire and control the various parts of the city.

InFamous game will go on sale in summer

2009-03-09T06:05:00.000-07:00

Representatives of the American publishing divisions Sony Computer Entertainment called the approximate date of release the game inFamous. A new action adventure for the PlayStation 3 console will go on sale simultaneously worldwide in June this year, writes Playstation.Blog. Premiered a new trailer inFamous be held this week.

The developers also plan to release a demo version of the game, but did not specify when the owners of Sony's console will be able to download it. According to the publishers, the additional information about the game inFamous appear shortly.

Recall that for the development of a new project with the studio Sucker Punch, known for series Sly Cooper. InFamous official announcement was held in 2007. The game is an action with a view of a third person, in which the hero can freely move on the fictional metropolis Empire City.

According to the developers, gamers will be able to choose the way of passing inFamous. The main hero of the game Cole, who has supernatural abilities, could be both positive and negative character. Everything will depend on what job it performs.

A game I Am Alive turned developer

2009-03-09T06:03:00.000-07:00

Darkworks studio has completed work on a game I Am Alive, GameSpot writes, with reference to the official website of the company. Further development of this project will deal with unit Ubisoft Shanghai. The reasons for the publisher Ubisoft has decided to change the creator of the game, not specified.

Project I Am Alive is an action adventure in which gamers will be able to travel on the destroyed by the city of Chicago incomprehensible catastrophe. The main hero of the game, which is created for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, is a man named Adam.

Originally scheduled to release the I Am Alive in the first quarter of 2009. Later guidance Ubisoft moved the game out for the next fiscal year, noting that the project needs further elaboration. This means that the release of I Am Alive will be held no earlier than April.

Added that the studio Darkworks known through Action Cold Fear. Unit Ubisoft Shanghai has been involved in work on the games of a series of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon. In addition to this studio was responsible for creating the strategy Tom Clancy's EndWar.

The Pitt - March 24

2009-03-09T04:39:00.000-07:00

Bethesda staff members reported that the release of the next supplement for Fallout 3, entitled The Pitt held on 24 March this year. Recall that the add-it spread in the industrial city of Pittsburgh. How much will it cost addition is not yet known.

Creators of Pure prepare a new draft

2009-03-09T04:37:00.000-07:00

Namedni learned that studio Black Rock, presented the world arcade racing Pure, accepted to create a new project called Split Second. The game is created for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. Before gamers the opportunity to take part in races with entertainment accidents and explosions. Release date still remains behind the scenes, as well as other details.

Mysteries of Westgate went to press

2009-03-09T04:36:00.001-07:00

It is good news for fans of role serial Neverwinter Nights 2. In addition, Print Mysteries of Westgate. In selling the project should proceed as soon as possible. According to a plot in the hands of the hero is a powerful artifact, which is able to destroy the mysterious organization of Night Masks.

Pac-Man back?

2009-03-09T04:33:00.000-07:00

already working to full extension of the arcade hit Pac-Man. The release of the draft is scheduled for 2010. According to the developer, just a series of thirty. Perhaps the official announcement is made the game at E3 2009.

Beta-testing Titan Online are not far off

2009-03-09T04:31:00.000-07:00

From the camp EYA Interactive has informed that an open beta test online games Titan Online will start on 19 March this year. Those who wish to participate need to download client and register on the official site. Recall that the events unfolding in the project of ancient China.

StarCraft 2 in June?

2009-03-06T17:38:00.000-08:00

On the overseas webshop GameStop has information on the date of exit strategy for the long-awaited Starcraft 2. The project should be on sale on June 2 this year. Blizzard representatives were not yet give any comment on the matter. Follow the news.

«copy Moria»not far off

2009-03-06T17:35:00.000-08:00

Administration of the Russian version of MMORPG «Lord of the Rings Online» reported that the addition «copy Moria» will be released in March, along with the seventh book. Also, it was announced that she would make a game system in the following updates:

- Roads for 12
- Access to the location of Lorien
- New tools for the class Menestrel

Watchmen: Justice is Coming - IMO-project for the iPhone

2009-03-06T17:34:00.000-08:00

Representatives of Warner Bros. announced a new online game for the iPhone as the Watchmen: Justice is Coming. The project has been developed after a popular comic series. The game is created by studio Last Legion Games. Effects of Watchmen: Justice is Coming spread in New York on the 70-ies. Release date - March this year. We are waiting for more information.

Crytek is preparing a new draft

2009-03-06T17:33:00.000-08:00

Recently it became known that Crytek has registered a new trademark Warface. At the moment it is not known whether this is the name of the new project. Perhaps this is another add-on to the shooter Crysis? It remains to wait for the official announcement from the developers.

Resident Evil 5: pirates do not doze

2009-03-06T17:32:00.001-08:00

Piracy - one of the largest cargo gaming industry. Long before computers and video game releases seep into different torrent-trackers, file exchangers and other services. The same fate befell the coming horror and Resident Evil 5. The release of the draft is scheduled for March 13 this year. However, now Xbox 360 owners can download the full version of the game.

BioShock 2 dated

2009-03-06T17:31:00.001-08:00

Back in October 2008 from the camp, 2K Games has information on the development of Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Today, the developers shared information about the release date of the project. October 5 this year's game will be released in a free market. We look forward to the first details.

World in Conflict: Soviet Assault - Exclusive to PC

2009-03-06T17:29:00.000-08:00

Representatives of the French publisher UbiSoft reported that the forthcoming strategy World in Conflict: Soviet Assault will be released only on PC. Why is the console versions will not be - not reported. It may cause a crisis? Follow the news.

REVIEW:VIDEO TUTORIAL WORLD IN CONFLICT SOVIET ASSAULT

THQ: crisis and once again the crisis

2009-03-06T17:23:00.000-08:00

The world economic crisis continues to exert pressure on the various companies. A THQ things went quite so bad, as evidenced by the regular decrease. At this time under the hot hand of leadership has got the entire department to monitor the quality of the studio Volition. As a result, 86 people lost their jobs. THQ losses amounted to $ 191.8 million

Empire: Total War to Steam

2009-03-06T17:04:00.000-08:00

Recently the strategy Empire: Total War added to the library online service Steam. There were no differences from the boxed edition does not. Recall that the publication of the draft in Russia is Soft Club.

The first details of Need for Speed World Online

2009-03-04T17:20:00.000-08:00

As we reported earlier, in the bowels of the studio Black Box flow intensive work on a free MMO-racing game Need for Speed World Online. Producer of the project, Scott Henshou (Scott Henshaw), said that gamers will have full freedom to configure the interface. What is involved is not yet known. The first residents will be able to download the game in Asia. U.S. residents get the project for the winter. The fate of the European release still remains behind the scenes.

Released system requirements for Armed Assault 2

2009-03-04T17:19:00.000-08:00

From the camp Bohemia Studios has information about the system requirements for the next blockbuster Armed Assault 2. You can read them below:

Minimum system requirements:
OS - Windows XP / Vista
Processor - Dual-Core CPU
RAM - 512 MB Ram
Video Card - 256 MB-VRam and Shader Model 3.0

Recommended system requirements:
OS - Windows XP / Vista
Processor - Quad-Core CPU
RAM - 1 GB Ram
Video Card - 512 MB-VRam and Shader Model 3.0

Halo 3 sets record

2009-03-04T17:18:00.001-08:00

Bungie has come out of the camp is very interesting news that the Halo 3 multiplayer was conducted over a billion matches. The figure is indeed incredible. According to analysts, since the release of the draft a day on average was about 1.8 million matches.

Nintendo DS - the apple of discord in the family

2009-03-04T17:15:00.000-08:00

On the pages of the French newspaper Le Pos promelknula information that the five-year-old boy killed his sister with a knife because of the fact that she did not give him to play in a portable console DS. This unpleasant event occurred on the night from Saturday to Sunday. The girl had no brother to play in the prefix. Resentful child went to the kitchen for a knife and pyrnul sister in the stomach. The current status of girls is not known.

Bioware and the new studio

2009-03-04T17:14:00.000-08:00

Namedni representatives BioWare announce the opening of the new studio will be developing a sequel to Mass Effect. Fag game will be over 30 people. The founder of BioWare, Ray Music (Ray Muzyka), stressed that the team will be part of the newly EA Montreal. No details of Mass Effect 2 yet. Follow the news.

Street Fighter IV on PC this summer

2009-03-03T23:21:00.000-08:00

Capcom Company unveiled its plans to release PC-version of Fighting Street Fighter IV. The long-awaited project will be the stores this summer. Recall that a console version of the game will go on sale a few weeks ago and immediately took the place of honor in the charts.

Coming beta test Global Agenda

2009-03-03T23:20:00.001-08:00

Namedni representatives of Internap Network Services issued a press release, which stated that the closed beta test multiplayer first-person shooter with RPG elements called Global Agenda starts in the second quarter of this year. Recall that MMOFPS developed on the basis of engine Unreal Engine 3. Players are to perform various missions and to receive remuneration for them. His credits the residents of virtual world can spend on new weapons, armor, gadgets, and other "delicious."

Lost and Damned - a lot of profit

2009-03-02T22:50:00.000-08:00

From the Microsoft camp has informed that a recent addition, The Lost and Damned is the most lucrative in the history of the service Xbox Live Marketplace. However, any specific figures yet - IT-giant keeps everything a secret. Recall that the release of add-it was held on 17 February this year.

FUEL goes to Russia

2009-03-02T22:49:00.000-08:00

Representatives of the "new drive" was told that they would be issued on the territory of Russia, CIS and Baltic arcade racing FUEL. Players waiting Nevada desert, salt lakes of Utah, and even the Grand Canyon. All this to 14 thousand square kilometers. No cost and without extensive fleet of available vehicles. Exit project is scheduled for May this year.

Steam and discounts

2009-03-02T22:47:00.000-08:00

Administration Valve announced a new wave of discounts in the online service Steam. Visitors can buy a fantastic thriller Lost Planet: Extreme Condition for only five dollars. Note that the original project cost $ 20. 75% - this is a very good discount.

Sales of Tomb Raider: Underworld began to grow

2009-03-02T22:44:00.000-08:00

Not so long ago, representatives of Eidos said that it was not satisfied with the low sales of Tomb Raider: Underworld. Recall that at that time, circulation was 1.5 million game copies. As practice shows, a game the public needed more time to evaluate new Adventures charming Miss Croft. Sales of Tomb Raider: Underworld gradually go up. At the moment, has already sold 2.6 million copies. Analysts believe that if the case goes well beyond that the project could become the most sold in the series.

Dead Space 2 will be

2009-02-27T19:29:00.000-08:00

Namedni representatives of Electronic Arts said that the development is sequel horror Dead Space. The creation is continuing studio Redwood Shores. Target platforms are the same - PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. No details about the plot and the release date has not been named yet.

PSP UMD-2 without the disc?

2009-02-27T19:28:00.000-08:00

By immense expanses of the Network was held rumor that alleged in the new console from Sony will not be UMD-discs. Anonymous sources say that he spends too much energy from the battery stations. How does the console will download the game is not yet known. Follow the news.

"Electronics" realize its mistakes

2009-02-27T19:07:00.000-08:00

A day of camp, Electronic Arts have fresh details on the financial losses in the past year. According to the "Electronics", they received a very important lesson - do not let a few major title at the same time. As you already guessed, we are talking about Dead Space and Mirror's Edge. The result was more than the poor - a loss of $ 641 million and a reduction in 11% of the state.

Admission to the pre-Bad Company 2

2009-02-27T18:47:00.000-08:00

At a Game stop store pages, news about the beginning of the reception of preliminary orders for the next shooter Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Cost for pre-PS3 and Xbox 360 is $ 59.99. As for the PC-version, no news yet. Date Game - 28 September this year.

Quake Live is very popular

2009-02-26T20:27:00.000-08:00

The developers of id Software said that over the first six hours after launching an online shooter Quake Live 113000 registered users. As a result, get in the game is now very difficult. In the queue for registration are a few thousand people. As the developers will address this situation is not yet known. Follow the news.

Resident Evil 5 will be short

2009-02-26T20:26:00.000-08:00

Producer of the upcoming horror Resident Evil 5, Jun Takeuchi, said that the passing game will take about 20 hours. However, journalists from Xbox World 360 feel differently. Our western colleagues published the news, which states that the passage of Resident Evil 5 will take in the region of eight hours. Interestingly, and to whom to believe?

PC-version of Last Remnant dated

2009-02-26T20:24:00.000-08:00

From the camp came to Square Enix to release PC-role version of the project The Last Remnant. European gamers will be able to acquire the project is already on 20 March this year. Date of game in the U.S. has not been announced. We look forward to hearing more details from developers.

Xbox Live against lesbians?

2009-02-26T20:22:00.000-08:00

Namedni in the vast web has a very interesting, but at the same time and scandalous news. Holder of the Xbox 360 has written in their profile that she was a lesbian. Within a couple of hours, as her account was locked. From the mouth of Microsoft came the answer that many gamers feel that sexual orientation offensive. What could this mean?

"1C" merged with "Soft Club

2009-02-26T20:17:00.000-08:00

Company «1C» and «Soft Club» decided to combine efforts on several fronts, including distribution, publishing, and localization of video games and multimedia products, as well as merchandising, warehouse and transportation logistics.

Synergy of expertise, technology and resources to enable companies to significantly improve customer service, ensure a more successful promotion of products, promote the maximum satisfaction of mass market.

In the face of economic crisis, this decision will help to significantly improve the effectiveness and sustainability of business processes that will contribute to the development of the interactive entertainment industry in general.

Assault On Dark Athena will be released April 24

2009-02-25T22:15:00.000-08:00

Namedni Atari representatives reported that in the European Action The Chronicles Of Riddick: Assault On Dark Athena will be released April 24. Among the target platforms, said Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. American gamers will get a draft for a few days earlier - on 7 April. Atari also plans not long before the release to release a demo version

Assasin's Creed 2 in Venice?

2009-02-25T22:12:00.000-08:00

On the foreign portal Destruction information about the upcoming sequel to the Assassin's Creed spread in Venice. When asked where the journalists the information - they replied saying that the project developers have shown them the debut trailer. However, we wait for more detailed information from the developers themselves. Interestingly, Altair will continue to be the main character?

Square Enix step Steam

2009-02-25T21:59:00.000-08:00

From the camp Valve has informed that the games Square Enix will add to the library online service Steam. One company, Jason Holtman, stressed that the games from Square Enix are the perfect complement to the line of games Steam. The first project will be forthcoming role-draft Last Remnant.

Announce Lost Planet 2

2009-02-24T19:28:00.000-08:00

From the camp Capcom has information on the early development of Lost Planet 2. The project is created on the basis of the engine MT-Frame Work 2.0. As a plot, on the planet locusts new location because of climatic changes. Players will be able to visit even in the jungle. Developers promised us a lot of new weapons, shields, and even vehicles. Release date and target platform has remained behind the scenes.

2 million copies of Street Fighter 4 in stores

2009-02-24T17:47:00.000-08:00

Capcom announced the company shipped two million copies of the long-awaited Fighting Street Fighter 4 on the shelves of shops. It is not known how many of them were purchased. We are waiting for more detailed information from the company. Recall that the project went out for the PC, and the current-generation consoles - Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

A third soldier in the press

2009-02-24T17:44:00.000-08:00

Representatives of "Russobit-M and GFI to send a" gold "a localized version of action" The third soldier. " The project should receive the stores already the 13th of March. Clipping from the press release: "Enjoy the medieval times of the Crusades with all relevant attributes. You is the role of the Third soldier - a great warrior, able to cope with the overwhelming army of the enemy."

Code masters issue Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

2009-02-23T17:32:00.000-08:00

After a loud and Activations Blizzard merger, many even have forgotten about the development of a new adventure of Concerned Larii - Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust. The fate of the project was not known - the offspring of Team 17 just left without a publisher. However namedni Code masters representatives indicated that they would release the project in April this year. Among the target platforms, said PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Developers reported that озвучке game was attended by such stars as Carmen Electra and Shannon Elizabeth. The game has a lot of us waiting for the mini-game sexual nature, as well as the mass of other "delicious."

New details of Star Trek Online

2009-02-23T17:31:00.000-08:00

From the camp Cryptic Studios has another piece of fresh information about the upcoming MMORPG Star Trek Online. You can begin with the fact that the project will determine the system of collision (Collision Detection), which we can see even in other games studio. The speed of flight between the planets would be totally dependent on the capacity of the ship and engineering abilities of player. As passing game pilots will have access to the new upgrade to the ships. It is important to note that each space shuttle will be at 4 energy shield.

Rumors: EA and Activision plans for 2009

2009-02-23T17:29:00.000-08:00

By immense expanses of the World Wide Web began to wander rumors about plans for EA and Activations on the 2009-year. So, you can read them below:

- Action Brutal Legend will be released and the Wii
- Music simulator DJ Hero will be released in July this year
- LEGO Indiana Jones sequel will be released on the eve of Christmas
- Star Wars: Battlefront III will not this year

We are waiting for an official declaration from representatives of EA and Activations.

PC-version of The Last Remnant dated

2009-02-23T17:27:00.000-08:00

Recently members of Square Enix announced release date of PC-role version of the project The Last Remnant in the PAL-regions. According to the developers, the project will be the stores are already 20-th of March. Developers have also reported that the computer version will include exclusive content, advanced animation, as well as several other additions.

Turbine announced on prevention

2009-02-23T17:25:00.000-08:00

Representatives Turbine reported that today at all game servers will be preventive work. In connection with all projects the company will be temporarily unavailable. Representatives Turbine also announced the time of technical work - from 9.00 to 15.00 Moscow time.

Details released Aion

2009-02-22T18:06:00.001-08:00

Namedni Executive Producer NCSoft West Stayts Lance (Lance Stites) reported that, in America and Europe release long-awaited MMORPG Aion will be held this autumn. According to him, the localization process was delayed because of the enormous amount of content.