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by Published on August 22nd, 2011 22:30- Categories:
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EA reckons physical media - games on a disc sold in a real world shop - still have a future, despite the growth of digital sales and the emergence of streaming....
EA's European boss Jens Uwe Intat outlined three reasons why he's convinced physical media isn't going anywhere: the sheer size of video games in terms of data, the desire by many to own a physical copy of a game, and gift giving.
"The amount of data our developers put into a game grows so fast," he told Eurogamer. "Software engineers, you give them storage space and they use it. As fast as the pipes grow, those guys are so creative.
"Secondly, there are people who just like to have a physical copy of a game. Thirdly, there is still this impulse purchasing and gift purchasing where people just like to give a physical present to somebody rather than a voucher or an attachment to an email.
"So I think there is still a lot of reasons why physical goods in bricks and mortar stores will have an interesting future."
Uwe Intat's comments echo those of his boss, CEO John Riccitiello, who in January cast doubt on the viability of cloud-based gaming services.
"We make services, we don't make products, and I think the challenge I would have in answering the question the way you framed it is I don't think people want a streaming game service. I think they want their games to work," he said.
This despite EA's own prediction that digitally delivered content will bring in more business than traditional packaged games by the end of 2011. EA also recently launched Steam rival Origin, its PC download shop.
Wii and 3DS maker Nintendo has also backed physical media. In February Nintendo of Europe's MD of marketing and PR, Laurent Fischer said packaged software will "drive the mass market".
And in August last year then Sony Computer Entertainment boss Kaz Hirai insisted a digital future is over 10 years away.
"We do business in parts of the world where network infrastructure isn't as robust as one would hope," Hirai said.
"There's always going to be requirement for a business of our size and scope to have a physical medium.
"To think everything will be downloaded in two years, three years or even 10 years from now is taking it a little bit to the extreme."
Last July saw a watershed moment in the rise of digitally distributed games, when NPD revealed that US PC game digital downloads were reaching parity with in-store sales.
In October 2010 Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick predicted that in three years' time 40 per cent of the Grand Theft Auto company's sales will be digitally distributed titles.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...l-has-a-future
by Published on August 22nd, 2011 22:28- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Microsoft will announce the arrival of new apps for the Xbox 360 "very, very soon"....
Last.fm, Facebook, Twitter and Sky are already part of the Xbox 360. YouTube with voice search through Bing is coming with the Christmas redesign of the dashboard.
More third-party applications are set to hit Xbox 360, Robin Burrowes, Xbox Live product marketing manager for EMEA [Europe, Middle East and Africa], told Eurogamer.
"We're working avidly to extend those entertainment partners," he said. "Nothing, unfortunately, to announce today.
"The announcement to be of more partners coming to the platform will give us that critical mass of content experiences.
"There will be announcements, so look out for those coming very, very soon indeed in terms of that space.
"The engine has been really built to cater to that additional amount of content."
One app rumoured to be coming to the Xbox 360 is Skype, which Microsoft bought for a whopping $8.5 billion in May.
Another is the BBC iPlayer, which the BBC wants on the Xbox 360, but only if it is available to all - not just Xbox Live Gold subscribers. The BBC iPlayer is currently available on the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii free of charge.
"We want to be on as many devices as possible," BBC general manager for programmes and on demand Daniel Danker said earlier this month.
"Of course we'd love to be on the Xbox because we want to get the iPlayer to as many licence payers as possible, which is pretty much everyone in the UK.
"We want to be on the cheapest level that you can have on Xbox, and not only for [Xbox Live] Gold subscribers."
In late 2009, a BBC source told The Telegraph: "Microsoft only wants to offer its users access to platforms it can charge for as this is the model it is pursuing.
"This does not fit with the BBC's model and Microsoft will not budge at the moment. It is really frustrating for those involved on the BBC side who want to make sure iPlayer is rolled out on as many popular entertainment platforms as possible."
On the issue of the BBC iPlayer coming to Xbox 360, Burrowes remained tight-lipped, but did say talks were ongoing.
"I can't talk about the specific nature of the deal," he said. "All I can say is there are a number of active discussions with a number of partners right now. We are talking to key partners at any given time in the UK.
"Our desire is to bring as many of them to the platform as we possibly can. But I can't talk about the specific nature of any deal. There are too many sensitivities in and around that. Unfortunately some of those sensitivities have spilled out in the past."
There are 35 million Xbox Live members across the world.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...ents-very-soon
by Published on August 22nd, 2011 22:25- Categories:
- Retro Consoles/Translation News
Atari User reports that Atari Inc. have begun to target the retro community and have now turned their attentions to atari2600.org, a website first registered in 2000, demanding the domain name be handed over."
http://games.slashdot.org/story/11/0...ase-amp-Desist ...by Published on August 22nd, 2011 22:19- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Whatever your feelings about Kinect Star Wars, only the coldest of hearts could fail to be excited about this news.
Eurogamer reports that two German retailers have listed a lightsaber peripheral that is Kinect compatible and designed to work with Microsoft's upcoming Kinect Star Wars.
It is said to have a light effect but, strangely, not take any batteries. Prices are currently around the EURO 16 point.
Although the game will not require the use of a controller or accessory, as Kinect tracks a user's body there is in theory nothing to stop a user holding any object they like in their hands. A long, thin lightsaber like device is unlikely to hamper how the camera operates.
In most instances a superfluous accessory would be a nuisance, but in this instance? Yes, that's right. It will make the game one thousand per cent better.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/kinec...spotted/083462
...by Published on August 22nd, 2011 22:17- Categories:
- Nintendo 3DS News
Nintendo has confirmed that Super Mario Land: 2: 6 Golden Coins and Metroid 2: Return Of Samus will be released for 3DS via the eShop this year.
Super Mario Land 2 saw the debut of Mario evil alter-ego, Wario, who makes his first appearance as the main bad guy in this cool platformer.
Metroid 2 was notable for being eight times the size of the previous game - impressive for a handheld game released in 1993 - and sees Samus visit the Metroid home planet to destroy them before the Space Pirates attempt to harness their power.
Both games are slated for a Q4 2011 release, and will make nice additions to the 20 free games that 3DS ambassadors will receive before the year's out.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...for-3ds-eshop/ ...by Published on August 22nd, 2011 21:17- Categories:
- PC News
Coming off a record breaking competition in Anaheim, CA, top pro players, aspiring amateurs, and thousands of video game fans will descend upon Raleigh, N.C., this weekend as the 2011 Major League Gaming (MLG) Pro Circuit returns to the Tar Heel state. From August 26-28, competitors from around the globe will battle for more than $120,000 in prizes and stipends playing some of the most popular video games of all time including the record-setting Call of Duty®: Black Ops on the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) entertainment system, Blizzard Entertainment’s blockbuster real-time strategy game, StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™ on PC, and the popular Halo: Reach on Xbox 360. League of Legends, Riot Games’ debut title, will make its Pro Circuit debut in Raleigh with four of the best teams in North America - Epik Gaming, Curse Gaming, Team Solo Mid, and Counter Logic Gaming - competing for a chance at $20,000 in prizes.
On Friday, August 26 at 8:15pm ET, fans will have the exclusive opportunity to watch a Gears of War 3 expo match featuring Th3 Nsan3z, the 2008 Gears of War 1 Pro Circuit National Champions and 2009 Gears of War 2 Pro Circuit National Champions, vs. Team Epic. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to compete in a Mortal Kombat PlayStation® 3 tournament in the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation booths for a share of a $7,000 prize pool.
Fans can go online to purchase spectator passes, watch the event in real-time and become MLG league members to receive discounts on passes, as well as free 720p high quality, ad-free LIVE video streaming. The LIVE broadcast will be showcased via four streams - two streams for StarCraft®II: Wings of Liberty™, one for Call of Duty®: Black Ops and one for Halo: Reach.
The Raleigh competition is the fourth of a challenging, six-city US Pro Circuit tour that places the most talented players alongside their toughest opponents. More than $1 million will be awarded throughout the year making this the largest MLG season to date. The recent, record-breaking Anaheim Pro Circuit (July 29-31) drew more than 20,000 spectators and delivered more than 35 million online stream views.
The Players and Games
Call of Duty®: Black Ops on PlayStation 3 system
Hundreds of players will battle for a 1st place prize of $10,000 in gameplay modes Capture the Flag, Domination and Search and Destroy. With two first place wins in Dallas and Anaheim, Quantic LeveraGe will return to try to reclaim their title against #2 seeded team, OpTic Gaming and #3 seeded team, FeaR.
StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™ on PC
Hundreds of players from around the world will compete in the StarCraft II tournament, including Korean players Bomber and Trickster, Code S players and teammates on StarTale. Both will make the trip to Raleigh through MLG’s exchange program with GOMTV's Global StarCraft II League (GSL), along with Code S players Nada and Coca. Other players to watch include EvilGeniuses’ Idra and Dignitas’ Naniwa.
Halo: Reach on Xbox 360
Hundreds of Halo: Reach players will compete during the three-day, double-elimination tournament for the 1st place prize of $20,000. Coming off 1stplace domination in Columbus and Anaheim, Instinct featuring Ogre 2, iGotUrPistola, Lunchbox, Roy will fight to continue their winning streak going up against Dallas winners and Anaheim 2nd place finishers Status Quo, and other top seeded teams Dynasty, Warriors and Str8 Rippin.
League of Legends, Riot Games
League of Legends will make its debut with teams Epik Gaming, Curse Gaming, Team Solo Mid, and Counter Logic Gaming competing for a chance at $20,000 in prizes. Matches will be streamed LIVE online and fans can watch Pool Play on Saturday, August 27 from 10:00am – 8:00pm ET and the Championship Finals on Sunday, August 28 from 10:00am – 1:45pm ET.
Gears of War 3, Epic Games
For the first time, Epic Games will showcase the upcoming Gears of War 3 in an expo match featuring highly anticipated multiplayer maps Thrashball and Trenches. On Friday, August 26 at 8:15pm ET, Th3 Nsan3z, the 2008 Gears of War 1 Pro Circuit National Champions and 2009 Gears of War 2 Pro Circuit National Champions, go up against Team Epic, including Donald White, Alex Connor, Richard Wilt, and Jonathan Taylor. Three full games will be commentated by Chris Puckett (MLG), Quinn DelHoyo (Epic Games) and Kendall ‘Arctic’ Smith, Epic Games consultant and Captain of GoW team Amayzn. Gears of War 3 launches worldwide on Sept. 20, 2011. The match will be streamed LIVE on the Halo: Reach stream online.
Mortal Kombat PlayStation®3 Tournament, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
In addition to the main stage titles, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Mortal Kombat PlayStation® 3 tournament in the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation booths for a share of a $7,000 prize pool. The eight players with the longest winning streaks during the open competition held on-site on Friday, August 26 from 3:00 – 10:00pm ET and Saturday, August 27 from 11:00am – 9:00pm ET, along with the top eight players from an online qualifier, ...by Published on August 22nd, 2011 21:11- Categories:
- PC News
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd today announces its sponsorship of the World Cyber Games (WCG) and details of its UK specific tournaments. Gamers are invited to take part in the WCG UK tournaments, this year held at the Insomnia 43 Gaming Festival, dubbed i43, in August, and Eurogamer Expo in September.
i43 plays host to the PC gaming tournaments of the WCG and will run from 26th-29th August at the International Centre, Telford. The titles featured are amongst the most popular and challenging games including League of Legends, StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™ and FIFA 11.
Eurogamer Expo will host the console tournament, featuring beat ‘em up favourite Tekken 6, and the PC final of FIFA 11. The Expo runs from 22nd-25th September at Earls Court, London. Samsung will be showcasing its range of products that give a truly immersive and enriched gaming experience on its stands at the events.
Open to everyone, the WCG tournament qualifiers will be held over the duration of both events. The finals for League of Legends and StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™ will be held on the last day of i43, and the FIFA 11 and Tekken 6 finals will take place at the close of the Eurogamer Expo on 25th September. The full tournament schedule is as follows:
i43 (26th–29th August)
League of Legends
· Qualifiers – 27th August 2011
· Final – 28th August 2011
StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™
· Qualifiers – 26th August 2011
· Final – 28th August 2011
FIFA 11.
· Qualifiers – 27th August 2011
Eurogamer Expo (22nd–25th September)
Tekken 6
· Qualifiers – 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th September 2011
· Final – 25th September 2011
FIFA 11
· Final – 25th September 2011
Eight winners will form the UK WCG 2011 team, taking on the best of the rest of Europe in Poland for the European Final held in Warsaw 6th–9th October. Team UK will then go on to the World Finals held in Korea in December to battle it out for the WCG 2011 Champions title.
The Samsung stand at Eurogamer Expo will showcase the gaming capability of specific products as well as demo how their integration offers the ultimate gaming experience, whether playing from home or on the move. Visitors can experience: Samsung’s 7 and 8 Series televisions, which deliver outstanding 2D and 3D pictures; 3D gaming notebooks; Series 7 and 9 computer monitors, which combine cutting-edge design, 3D gaming and HDTV; Mobile devices such as the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy SII plus a vast number of games. ...by Published on August 22nd, 2011 21:03- Categories:
- Nintendo DS News,
- Nintendo 3DS News
Nintendo will give away Legend of Zelda: Four Swords free via the DSiWare store next month as part of the Legend of Zelda 25th year anniversary celebrations.
As detailed at E3, the DSiWare version will be a remake of the GBA Four Swords game that came on the same cart as Zelda: A Link to the Past. It's a four-player co-op game that sees Link split in four using the Four Sword and set out to rescue Princess Zelda once again.
Those who played the GBA original remember its mint co-op gameplay mechanics that forced players to work together in tandem to overcome puzzles and sweet boss fights.
Nintendo makes no mention of online play, so our guess is it'll support local wireless play only.
You will be able to download the game for free some time "in September" via the DSiWare store via a DSi or DSi XL, or from the eShop store via a 3DS.
Nintendo last week confirmed a Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword release date for UK for November 18.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...or-next-month/ ...by Published on August 22nd, 2011 21:01- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Good Battlefield 3 press may behind a new lease of life for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 as the EA DICE shooter - which was released last year - jumps six places to take the No.1 spot on this week's official UK Xbox 360 sales chart.
Following at No.2 is last week's chart-topper Dirt 3, while Brink is up five spots to No.3 and FIFA 11 and Lego Pirates of the Caribbean round off the top five.
LA Noire drops one place to No.6, while the All Formats chart leader Zumba Fitness sits at No.7, ahead of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, which leaps from No.14 to No.8.
GfK/Chart-Track Xbox 360 Top 10 (week ending August 20):
01. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (EA)
02. Dirt 3 (Codemasters)
03. Brink (Bethesda)
04. FIFA 11 (EA)
05. Lego Pirates of the Carribean (Disney)
06. LA Noire (Take 2)
07. Zumba Fitness (505 Games)
08. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (Ubisoft)
09. Call of Juarez: The Cartel (Ubisoft)
10. Skate 3 (EA)
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...storms-to-no1/ ...by Published on August 22nd, 2011 20:59- Categories:
- PS3 News
While the top two places on the UK PlayStation 3 sales chart don't change this week, with Dirt 3 and LA Noire taking No.1 and No.2 respectively, a couple of wildcards have fought their way back into the top five.
Warner's Mortal Kombat climbs 11 spots to No.3, while Bethesda's Brink follows suit, leaping from No.15 to No.4.
InFamous 2 continues to hang around the middle of the pack at No.5, followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops, which lands at No.6 following a brief period outside of the top ten.
At No.7 is fellow chart mainstay FIFA 11, while Call of Juarez: The Cartel, Lego Pirates of the Caribbean and EA Sports Active 2 round off the top ten.
GfK/Chart-Track PS3 Top 10 (week ending August 20):
01. Dirt 3 (Codemasters)
02. LA Noire (Take 2)
03. Mortal Kombat (Warner Bros. Interactive)
04. Brink (Bethesda)
05. InFamous 2 (Sony)
06. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision)
07. FIFA 11 (EA)
08. Call of Juarez: The Cartel (Ubisoft)
09. Lego Pirates of the Carribean (Disney)
10. EA Sports Active 2 (EA)
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