Funny. Lately, breaking game news have avoided big name sites and are brought to light via forum dwellers. A prime example is NeoGaf, a glorified community post site, that has attracted the likes of Denis Dyack — as well as other developers — in defending their titles against the vocal minority.
Earlier today they brought us a few details about the next GTA game that is, surprisingly, coming out on the DS. Poster “botticus” lets us know of a few bullet points found in the upcoming issue of Nintendo Power: Continue reading »
Shacknews just posted a juicy rumor saying that “non-essential employees” have been let go at Ensemble Studios. The developer, which past success is largely attributed to The Age of Empires series, has been hard at work on Halo Wars for an Early 2009 release.
Recently, we’ve seen the same case with Hellgate: London (Flagship Studios), layoffs at LucasArts, and last year with Shadowrun (FASA Studios). This sucks for gamers, because the likelihood of a game being supported post-release becomes more of a hazy affair.
When’s the last time you heard about Shadowrun being updated? Yeah, you probably forgot all about it.
Update: Microsoft Games Studios’ Phil Spencer has confirmed the rumors, saying the following in an email sent out to the press:
“Following the closure, the Ensemble leadership team will form a new entity and have agreed to partner with Microsoft to develop future products and provide support for Halo Wars post launch.”
You remember that “Star Wars Kid” video where he takes broom sticks and pretends they’re lightsabers? Well, another dorky kid takes Halo Origami to heart. Check out this hysterically made video using Halo props. My favorite parts are 0:43 (the sock slip), and of course the blue and yellow Warthog. Instant Classics!
Wow, two weeks in a row now, and nothing to take out your velcro wallets for. If you like spending your cash-money on every Rock Band add-on, then this week is no different for you. You might want to check out the video for “No Country For old Men”, great flick! See you kiddies next week.
Add-on Content
- Rock Band DLC:
* The Cars album ($15)
* “Good Times Roll” ($2)
* “My Best Friend’s Girl” ($2)
* “Just What I Needed” ($2)
* “I’m in Touch with Your World” ($2)
* “Don’t Cha Stop” ($2)
* “You’re All I’ve Got Tonight” ($2)
* “Bye Bye Love” ($2)
* “Moving in Stereo” ($2)
* “All Mixed Up” ($2)
No playable demos this week. There’s a couple of videos worth checking out and Siren is one of them. Siren is going to be a downloadable episodic adventure available through the PSN. Here’s a snipet of all the ‘honorable mentions’.
Add-on content
* Rock Band DLC (posted after the break)
* PixelJunk Monsters music album ($2.99)
Videos
* Siren: Blood Curse Trailer
* GRID Trailer
* Battlefield: Bad Company “Find All Five – Support Kit” video
* Battlefield: Bad Company “Find All Five – Recon Kit” video
* Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway “Wasn’t Supposed to Happen” video
* The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Trailer
* Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars Launch Trailer
* Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars Team Play Behind the Scenes Video
* National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets Blu-ray trailer
* Untraceable Blu-ray trailer
* First Sunday Blu-ray trailer
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