Originally Posted by wraggster EA has issued a frank statement explaining why it will not be selling Battlefield 3 through Steam. The publisher blames new "restrictive terms of service which limit how developers interact with customers to deliver patches and other downloadable content" - restrictions which it says no other digital platform has. It's not over yet though. EA adds: "We hope to work ...
Originally Posted by wraggster Lawyers acting for Elder Scrolls and Fallout publisher Bethesda have sent a legal letter to Minecraft creator Markus Persson for allegedly breaching copyright. According to Persson, the issue is over the name 'Scrolls', currently the title of the fantasy card game in development by his company, Mojang. "Just got a letter from Bethesta's [sic] lawyers," wrote Notch onTwitter. "They claim 'Scrolls' infringes on their trademark and everyone will confuse it with Skyrim." ...
Originally Posted by wraggster Details of a predictably lavish Collector's Edition of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim have just been issued by publisher Bethesda. Priced at a wallet-busting £129.99, the set includes the following swag on top of the rabidly-anticipated RPG sequel itself: Alduin Statue - Created in conjunction with the IP Factory, this collector's only statue stands 12" tall and is made of high quality PVC. Modeled from actual in-game 3D digital files, it showcases Alduin, the World Eater. He stands ...
Originally Posted by wraggster Gears of War developer Epic is in development on a "new unannounced IP", according to a recent job listing. As spotted by French site Xboxygen, a recruitment call on its website states, "Epic Games is looking for Gameplay Programmers to join the team currently working on Gears of War 3, as well as a new unannounced IP in development." The studio currently has no announced projects past Gears of War 3, which is due to ship for Xbox 360 on 20th September. In recent ...
Originally Posted by wraggster PlayStation 3 car combat revival Twisted Metal has been pushed back from its planned October launch to "early 2012", Eat Sleep Play co-founder David Jaffe has announced. According to a post from the big man over on thePlayStation Blog, publisher Sony has graciously given the developer "the extra time needed to polish our demented baby until it shines." "There's a great, classic industry saying by legendary Nintendo designer – and personal hero – Shigeru Miyamoto," ...
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